Sunday Sermon – May 4, 2025 – “How Can These Things Be ?” – John 3:1-21
May 4, 2025
How Can These Things Be?
John 3:1-21
May 4, 2025
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
Today I am breaking from the Hebrews study to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead. Last week we felt the conviction as the writer admonished the Hebrew Christians to move on to maturity. Some of you had good questions after the sermon and others were visibly stirred by the Holy Spirit for various reasons. My hopeful aim today is to present a “basic principle” (Hebrews 5:12) of the Christian faith so you can test your genuineness. Nicodemus had a very good question for Jesus, “How can these things be?”
Basic Principle: Salvation is a supernatural act of God’s generosity. Look to the work of Christ if you need assurance.
Three insights that affirm the lordship of Jesus Christ in your life:
3:1-8 A Spiritual Hunger-Drawn by the Spirit
Nicodemus would have been offended that he could not see the Kingdom of God.
3:9-16 A Growing Grasp of Spiritual Things-Awakened by the Spirit
An illustration of God’s generosity.
3:17-21 An Increasing Hatred for Sin-Set Apart to the Spirit
Those who accept the work of the Spirit are glad to be exposed by Him.
Can you now answer Nicodemus’s question?
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Sunday Sermon – March 17, 2024 – “Your Helper from Heaven” – John 14:15-17, 25-27
March 17, 2024
Your Helper from Heaven John 14:15-17, 25-27 Sunday, March 17, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Staying with the theme of The Hidden Works of Christ, I want to preach today about your Helper from Heaven. This hidden work is the gifting of the Holy Spirit to believers only. Following an emotional Passover Meal with Jesus,… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – May 14, 2023 – John 2:1-5 – “A Mother Called by God”
May 14, 2023
A Mother Called By God Luke 1:34-38 Sunday, May 14, 2023 Dr. Danny Pickens 1.A mother (parent) called by God ___________ completely to God’s will. 2. A mother (parent) called by God does not have to be ______________. 3. A mother called by God never relinquishes the ____________.
Sunday Sermon – March 26, 2023 – Where Did He Go?
March 26, 2023
Where Did He Go? 1 Peter 3:13-22 Sunday, March 26, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton I am often asked, “Where did Jesus go when He died?” The Apostles Creed states that when He died Jesus descended to Hell. Peter indicates further that Jesus preached to the spirits there. Who were these spirits? We need to… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – March 19, 2023- John 19:1-30 – “Finished!”
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Finished! John 19:1-30 Sunday, March 19, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton A surface reading of John 19 may lead some to conclude that Jesus was subject to the impulses of Pilate and the Jewish religious leaders. But the benefit of studying John together guards against such notions. Everything on Calvary went as planned by the… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – March 12, 2023 – John 18 – “Two Kings Who Crossed the Kidron”
March 12, 2023
Two Kings Who Crossed the Kidron John 18 Sunday, March 12, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The southeast wall of the city of Jerusalem towers over the Kidron Valley. In that valley is the Brook Kidron. This brook separates the city from the Mount of Olives where Jesus chose to meet privately with His disciples.… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – March 5, 2023 – John 17: 9-19 – “The Lord’s Prayer for the Elect”
March 5, 2023
The Lord’s Prayer for the Elect John 17:9-19 Sunday, March 5, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton On the last night Jesus spent with His disciples He looked to the Heavens and began to pray. Eavesdropping on Jesus’ prayer, the disciples heard three requests on their behalf. In His prayer, Jesus underscored the Father’s favor on… Read More »
Sunday Sermon- Feb. 26, 2023- John 16:1-15- “The Christian’s Permanent Helper”
February 26, 2023
The Christian’s Permanent Helper John 16:1-15 Sunday, February 26, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Farewell Promises of Jesus continue in Chapter 16. In this chapter, Jesus promised to send His followers a Holy Helper. They should not be filled with anxiety about the hard times ahead and fall away like their ancestors in the… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – February 19, 2023 – John 13:34-14:6 – “Farewell Promises”
February 19, 2023
Farewell Promises John 13:33-14:6 Sunday, February 19, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton I titled the sermon Farewell Promises because chapters 13-17 are farewell discourse chapters. And yet, they are more than just discourse. These chapters feature action. For example: Christ demonstrating discipleship by washing the feet of His followers (Chapter 13), Christ providing prayers that… Read More »
