Matthew 10:1-15 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near. ‘Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. (Matt. 10:7&8) This passage is about the call and commission of an alternative community, the Apostles. Jesus called ordinary people … [Read more…]
2 Corinthians 11: 16-29 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. (2 Corinthians 11:27-28) This passage indicates powerful … [Read more…]
Genesis 18: 23-33 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can be found there?” He answered, “For the sake often, I will not destroy it.” (Genesis 18:23) A deep concern for neighbors: Abraham takes a bold initiative to plead with God for … [Read more…]
Galatians 6:12-16 “Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, what counts is a new creation”. (Galatians 6:15) Galatia was a Roman province in central Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Galatians became Christians as a result of St. Paul’s missionary work. However, later on, some other preachers came and confused the Galatians by teaching them that the gentile … [Read more…]
1 Timothy 3:1-10 “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task” 1 Timothy 3:1 The letter Paul wrote to Timothy contains clear guidelines on matters of church organization and pastoral responsibilities. In the Biblical text for today, Paul is primarily talking about the selection of overseers … [Read more…]
Podcasts Sermon Link – Declaring the Glory of God through Praise & Worship (by Mrs. Jeena Alexander) Worship Services Next Sunday: June 17th (Graduation Sunday) – Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 10:15 AM Sunday School Sunday School at 9 AM Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Church. Fasting prayer on Friday at … [Read more…]
John 15:1-11 “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me”. (John 15:4) When we think of the environment, do we realize how interdependent we are with the environment? Specifically, do we recognize … [Read more…]
Romans 1:1-7 From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus and an apostle chosen and called by God to preach His Good News” (Romans 1:1) The book of Romans was written to the Christians in Rome by the apostle Paul. The primary theme of the Book of Romans is Salvation. In verse one of our text … [Read more…]
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Therefore, if any one is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here. (2 Corinthians 5:17) New Creation: We are constantly bombarded with the need for change, new goods, new look, and new ways of thinking. The market place is inviting us to replace old with … [Read more…]
Colossians 3:22-25 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. (Col.3: 22) This epistle written by Paul to the church at Colossae is one of the four prison epistles. The … [Read more…]