Sermon: Lessons from Daniel – Daniel 1:1-21

Lessons from Daniel

Text: Daniel 1:1-21

Introduction

Here are some quotes about Christianity before going for my sermon today.

Christians are in the world but not of it.

This earth is not the home of Christians. They are just passing by.

Both of these quotations have only one meaning. God’s children does not belong to this world. But God has a plan for each one of us and we must live on this earth faithful to Him until He calls us home one day. We are less than perfect people living in a sinful and world. How can we live without compromising while still living in a world who runs after pleasure?

There are 3 principals we can learn from Daniel in relation to this question.

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Yohan Perera 18 May 2008 Sermon notes Daniel 1-1-21, Sermon No Comments

Sermon on Esther 4:14 – For such a time as this:

For such a time as this

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Introduction

The world is falling apart. What can we do as we are living in such a time as this?

Text: Esther 4:14c

1. Identify your privilege 2:1-4, 2:8, 2:12-14, 2:15, 2:17, 7:1-10

A. Esther had the privilege of knowing the king personally

The above verses says the king Xerxes issued a decree to bring all the beautiful girls in kingdom unto him so that he can choose one of them to be the queen. Many girls were presented. He spent a night with each one of them wasn't pleased with anyone. They had join his company of concubines. But there was a one Jewish girl named Esther. The Bible says that Esther was more beautiful than any other virgin the king had met before. The king was pleased about Esther and chose her to be the queen. She came to know the king personally. It was a rare opportunity and privilege. Click here to read the rest of, Sermon on Esther 4:14 – For such a time as this:

Yohan Perera 17 May 2008 Sermon notes Esther, Sermon No Comments

Sermon notes on why Christians must not lie?

Why Christians must not lie

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Introduction

The Bible identifies lying as sin according to the Jewish law and epistles.

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Exodus 20:16

Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices Colossians 3:9

Why God's people must not lie? Let me give you 4 reasons

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Yohan Perera 16 May 2008 Sermon notes lying, Sermon No Comments

Jesus turns water into wine: sermon on John 2:1-11

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Introduction

In the days of Jesus weddings celebrations could last for over a week and food, drink and entertainment had to be provided for all the guests by the bridegroom. It would be a disgrace to the family if there was not plenty through out the time of the celebration. That was what was happening at the celebration Jesus was attending and His mother. Mary, asked Him to do something about the wine shortage. Thus the wonderful miracle of Jesus turning water into wine occurred. Serving the best of everything at the first of the celebration was the normal thing to do but when the wine Jesus provided was served everyone was amazed for it was far better than what was served at the first and so the comment: "…but thou has kept the good wine until now…" was heard.

What can we learn from this miracle?

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Yohan Perera 14 May 2008 Sermon notes John 2:1-11, Sermon No Comments

Pentecost Sunday sermon: Why Holy Spirit baptism is important?

Why Holy Spirit baptism is important?

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Introduction

Today is the Pentecost Sunday. Today is a day in the Christian calendar dedicated to preach and teach about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Though most preachers tend to preach about the Pentecost day itself I chose to speak about the above topic as it is more important. What is the importance of the Holy Spirit baptism as to reserve a day for it?

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