Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This sermon, titled "How Did You Get Here?", Pastor Chris MacDowell uses John 3:1-16 as a foundation to explore the concept of salvation and being "born again." He challenges common misconceptions about how one attains salvation, particularly those rooted in family tradition, sacraments, or personal achievements. Pastor emphasizes that salvation is not earned through good works or adherence to religious rituals, but is a gift from God, made possible through Jesus Christ. Drawing from Old Testament examples and prophecies, Pastor Chris highlights humanity's inherent inability to achieve righteousness on its own and God's initiative in offering a New Covenant.
The sermon stresses the importance of recognizing one's need for a Savior, being born again through the Holy Spirit, and living a life transformed by this new relationship with God. It concludes with a call to share the gospel with others, pray for their salvation, and rely on God's power to bring people into His kingdom. #bornagain #salvation #newcovenant #gospel #faith #christianity #repentance #jesuschrist #eternallife #regeneration
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This sermon, titled "How Did You Get Here?", Pastor Chris MacDowell uses John 3:1-16 as a foundation to explore the concept of salvation and being "born again." He challenges common misconceptions about how one attains salvation, particularly those rooted in family tradition, sacraments, or personal achievements. Pastor emphasizes that salvation is not earned through good works or adherence to religious rituals, but is a gift from God, made possible through Jesus Christ. Drawing from Old Testament examples and prophecies, Pastor Chris highlights humanity's inherent inability to achieve righteousness on its own and God's initiative in offering a New Covenant.
The sermon stresses the importance of recognizing one's need for a Savior, being born again through the Holy Spirit, and living a life transformed by this new relationship with God. It concludes with a call to share the gospel with others, pray for their salvation, and rely on God's power to bring people into His kingdom. #bornagain #salvation #newcovenant #gospel #faith #christianity #repentance #jesuschrist #eternallife #regeneration
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Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
