Proclaim the Gospel

John 13:1-17   Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (John 13:14)   After washing his disciples’ feet and telling them that he has set an example for … [Read more…]

Preparing for Mission

Matthew 28:16-20   ‘And Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…(Matthew 28:18,19a)   The church exists for mission as a candle exists for burning”- Emil Bruner   We value the last words of great personalities and of our … [Read more…]

Change the Way of Life

Jeremiah 7:1-7   This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. (Jeremiah 7:3)   This is prophetic address to the people of Judah as they come to the temple of God for worship. God called Jeremiah to stand … [Read more…]

To Be Perfect As The Heavenly Father Is

Matthew 5:38-48 “And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. “(Matthew 5:47,48) Lenten season is set apart for spiritual evaluation, repentance and renewal. The Fifteen days lent, to commemorate the life and mission … [Read more…]

Ministry of Witnessing

Acts 8:26-35   He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. (Acts 8:31)   What is the imperative of witnessing? Definitely, it is the question of somebody around us, (most often which is unheard) ‘how can I, unless someone guides me?’ Really, there are many people … [Read more…]

Announcements – July 29, 2018

Podcasts Sermon Link – Prepare for God’s time (by Rev. Jogy O. Philip ) Worship Services Next Sunday: August 5 – Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 10:15 AM Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Church. Fasting prayer on Friday at 10:30 AM at Church. Prayer Fellowship Prayer Group 3: Sunday, July 29th at … [Read more…]

God’s Call and Human Response

1 Samuel 3:1-10   The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel! ” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)   The call of Samuel is one of the dramatic incidents in the Bible. Samuel was an apprentice under the veteran priest, Eli to … [Read more…]

Faith of the Other in Baptism

Luke 5:17-20   When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “friend, your sins are forgiven” (Luke 5:20)   A faith that brings healing The healing of the paralytic is a well known story in the gospels, which shows the power and authority of Jesus to heal and to forgive. In this incident, the sick man owes a … [Read more…]

Baptism on the Cross

Mark 10:35-39   “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” (Mark 10:38)   This passage describes the request of James and John, which is related to power. Jesus gives a new interpretation to power and discipleship. It happens before … [Read more…]