Miami Valley Baptist Church For The Deaf and Hearing

06/07/2026

"A Jonah Experience " 6/7/26

05/31/2026

“To Love or Not to Love” 5/31/2026

05/24/2026

"Told for a Memorial of Mary" 5/24/26

05/17/2026

"Come Be Clean" 5/17/26

05/10/2026

"Love Mothers" 5/10/26

04/19/2026

April 19, 2026

Evangelist Samuel Wood's Message

The Born of Water and Spirit

John 3:5

We need to understand the Bible perspective of being born of water and the Spirit.

I. Born of Water
There are two main biblical interpretations and both stay within Scripture.
A) Natural Birth
1) Water refers to physical birth (amniotic fluid)
2) This fits the context: Nicodemus is confused about
being “born again” and Jesus constrasts:
a) Flesh gives birth to flesh.
b) Spirit gives birth to spirit – John 3:6
3) So, Jesus is saying;
a)You need more than natural-birth – you need
spiritual birth.
b) Cleansing/repentance
1) Water often symbolizes cleansing in Scripture.
2)God promises to sprinkle clean water and give
new spirit. – Ezekiel 36:25-27
3)John the Baptist’s baptism – repentance
preparing the heart.
a)This points to repentance and cleansing from
sin, not water alone saving.

II. Born of the Spirit

This is the new birth God does in a person.
A) A work of the Holy Spirit
B) Produces a new heart and new life.
C) Not earned by works
-John 1:12-13
- Titus 3:5

John 6:63 explained best:
“The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.”

III. Together
1. Water
2. Spirit
3. Together

Jesus is not talking about a ritual alone but a complete transformation.

a) Water – cleaning/natural birth context
b) Spirit – regeneration by God

To be born of water and the Spirit is to be cleansed from sin and made alive by the Holy Spirit, resulting in a new life from God.

Have you received Jesus as your personal Savior? If not, then you will need to admit that you are a sinner and lost. You believe that Jesus is indeed the Son of God, and confess your sins to Jesus, and ask Jesus to forgive your sins. The Blood of Christ will cleanse you and whenever you are ready to follow Jesus, then being baptized with Christ (you die with Christ and you rise with Christ.

John 3:16

John 3:5 - Unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Live a life filled with Love following the example of Jesus Christ.
Growing in His Grace and knowledge!

04/19/2026

We shared with you. We had Evangelist Samuel Wood's video this morning because Pastor Dave was out of town.

Here is Evangelist Samuel Wood's video

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04/12/2026

Join us today in person at 11am or watch on Facebook Live as Pastor Dave shares from 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 in the sermon titled,

"Victory in Jesus"

We look forward to worshiping the Lord with you today!

04/04/2026

Come join us tomorrow for our Special Easter Sunday Service!

8am- Sonrise Breakfast
10am- Easter Service (Easter Science Drama)
12pm- Easter Egg Hunt

We are excited to see you all tomorrow!!

03/17/2026

You are invited to Easter Sunday!!!! We hope to see you there!