Icebreaker: How many pumpkin spice items have you consumed this week? What is your favorite fall flavor? Overview: This month’s sermon series digs deeper into the fundamentals of our faith with Fundamentals 2.0. Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews, a highly educated and respected teacher of the law. He knew the fundamentals of faith; yet, he struggled to understand the truth that Jesus revealed to him. Just like our smartphones, Nicodemus needed an upgrade. What does it mean to be saved? Discussion: Read John 3:10-21. Jesus sees us for who we are Pastor Ben played the “Dove Real Beauty Sketches” video to illustrate the difference between how we see ourselves and how others see us. (Find on You Tube by searching Dove or follow this link https://youtu.be/litXW91UauE .) How did Nicodemus see himself? How did Jesus see him? Why do we need to be honest about who we are? See Jesus for who He is Who do we see Jesus to be? Why is it important for us to...
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