Sermon notes: What does the Bible say about envy – How do I overcome it?

This sermon was re-written on 23rd February 2011

what does the Bible say about envy

Introduction

Most committed Christians unconsciously harbor envy in their hearts. It’s very common, seldom confessed, yet heavy enough to condemn our souls.

Socrates said, “Envy is the daughter of pride, the author of murder and revenge, the begetter of secret sedition, the perpetual tormenter of virtue. Envy is the filthy slime of the soul; a venom, a poison, a quicksilver, which consumeth the flesh and drieth up the bones.”

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Yohan Perera 19 June 2008 Sermon notes Envy, overcome 1 Comment

Sermon: Why God wants to prune us? John 15:1-8; 16

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Text: John 15:1-8; 16

Introduction

He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit.

The Greek word for prune is kathairo. The English word "catharsis" means to prune or clean. Jesus is talking about cutting back of the branches for future growth. This is a common practice among vine growers (and Tea planters in Sri Lanka).

Four types of "Branches" (believers)

No fruit (Vs. 2)
Fruit (vs. 2)
More fruit (Vs. 2)
Much fruit (Vs. 5)

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Yohan Perera 12 June 2008 Sermon notes John 15, Sermon 3 Comments

A more creative sermon on the Lord’s prayer Luke 11:1-4

A more creative sermon on the Lords prayer

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Introduction

In the early days Jesus' disciples didn't view their master's sudden disappearance as a big problem . But by the time went on they were very bothered, and began to be inquisitive of what's happening? May be they secretly followed Jesus Christ to the garden of Gethsemane, to find out what is He doing? They saw Jesus gone down in knees and having a quiet conversation with His heavenly father. This caught their interest so much they wanted to do the same. Then they asked Jesus to teach them how to pray.

The pattern for prayer Jesus gave them here has six principals. It occurred to me that one way to remember them is to think of the six letters in the name of the author of prayer, C-H-R-I-S-T. This is my sermon for you today. Click here to read the rest of, A more creative sermon on the Lord’s prayer Luke 11:1-4

Yohan Perera 5 June 2008 Sermon notes Sermon, the Lord's prayer No Comments