John 13: 34-35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) Love as a Command not a suggestion Mother Teresa once said, “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” We all yearn to be loved. Being loved is an … [Read more…]
Podcasts Sermon Link – Celebration of Life through Word & Worship (by Rev. Jogy O. Philip) Worship Services Next Sunday: June 10th – Holy Qurbana service in English 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 10:30 AM at … [Read more…]
John 1:29-34 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29) Jesus the perfect Sacrifice John identifies Jesus as “the Lamb of God” who takes away the sin of the world. The word “sin” emphasizes the world’s collective brokenness, not individual … [Read more…]
Acts 13:1-12 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2 Example of the Praying Church: God calls different people at different times to proclaim the word of God. Sometimes He calls the “least” of … [Read more…]
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. (1Cor 13:1) Amazing Love – a Gift from above According to the dictionary, love is the strong affection, unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the good … [Read more…]
Serving this parish from 2023 with Donna Kochamma Children: Nivedhya, Naomi and Nanma
John 8:31-38 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him, if you abide in my word you are truly my disciples.” (John 8:31) In the New Testament, Jesus has pointed out the various criteria for His discipleship. Here He says one. “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples”. In … [Read more…]
The Detroit Mar Thoma Church is one of two Mar Thoma Parishes in the State of Michigan which is famous for its five great lakes and the three major motor companies of the United States of America. We have a humble beginning with about 15 families in 1975. In the early stages Holy Communion services … [Read more…]
Genesis 18:1-15 “Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.” (Genesis 18:2) In the Bible, hospitality is a sure sign of Christian living. It is recorded as a quality of church leaders (1 … [Read more…]
Luke 3:15-22 Luke 3:22 – Heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; I am well pleased. “ The given text speaks about Holy Spirit. This passage belongs to the section elucidating the ministry of John … [Read more…]