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…]
Podcasts Sermon Link – Trinity Sunday “We worship the Triune God” (by Rev. Christopher Daniel) Worship Services Next Sunday: June 3rd – Holy Qurbana service in Malaylam 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 Church. … [Read more…]
Matthew 8:5-13 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8) Compassion to others — the result of great faith: Today’s reading of St. Mathew is a combination of two sections of Luke 7:1-10 and 13:28-29. This … [Read more…]
Psalms 111 Psalms 111:10 “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and all who follow his precepts have good understanding” Bible portrays the wisdom of God. He is clothed with splendor and majesty. The Psalmist says, by wisdom God created the earth and by understanding he laid its foundations. When we look at … [Read more…]
Psalm 32 “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” This Psalm offers thanks for forgiveness of sins, and it is one of the seven penitential Psalms. It also has a number of features reminiscent of ‘the beatitudes’ in the first two verses, each of which begins with blessed or happy (Matt. … [Read more…]
Matthew 5:38-48 Vs. 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. One of the reasons why during our Holy Communion service the priest says “Peace be with you all.” … [Read more…]
1 Peter 1:3-12 Vs.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, We have a rebirth in and through the risen Christ. God gave us new life by raising … [Read more…]