Valentine’s day sermon: Loving one another John 13:34-35

Introduction

As the disciples were competing for higher positions in the Messianic Kingdom it was only a matter of time before the enemy will take control, disrupt their fellowship cause disunity and cripple Jesus’ plan. Our Lord was aware of this situation when He told them to love one another. Even as Valentine’s is around the corner join me to find out what it really means to love one another. (Many thanks to Julie McLeod for the excellent picture!)

Click here to read the rest of, Valentine’s day sermon: Loving one another John 13:34-35

Yohan Perera 18 January 2012 Sermon outlines valentine's day 1 Comment

New year sermon: Three eternal truths to live by in 2012 – 1 Samuel 17

Introduction

On the night of 31st December 2011, even as we gathered at the church to say good bye to year 2011 I pondered, “what does it mean to step into a brand new year?” I remembered 3 things.

A. Humans loose the value of things very fast: Couple of days ago we kicked 2011 out and welcomed 2012 into life. It will be only a matter of time before we get rid of 2012 and say hello to 2013.

Click here to read the rest of, New year sermon: Three eternal truths to live by in 2012 – 1 Samuel 17

Yohan Perera 12 January 2012 Sermon outlines David, Goliath, new year No Comments

Sermon: The importance of tithing Malachi 3:8-12

The importance of tithing

Introduction

Since you must have listened to similar sermons many times before I wont blame if you are not expecting anything out of the ordinary. There are two reasons why I picked this topic however. First, those who are new to faith need to be educated on the practice of tithing. Secondly, towards the conclusion of this sermon I hope to deal with the right way of tithing than reasons for tithing. Do note this sermon is not intended to condemn any of you but to give hope. So please relax and let the Holy Spirit of God to speak to your hearts.

Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: The importance of tithing Malachi 3:8-12

Yohan Perera 30 December 2011 Sermon outlines Tithing 13 Comments

Sermon: The Theology of Christmas Galatians 4:1-7

Introduction

This morning I do not intend to complicate your Christmas by choosing to preach a heavily theological message with a theological title. It should be noted however that Christmas is surrounded by so much of biblical truths that it’s not just another simple festive event as the world likes to think. I do believe understanding these truths about Christmas surely helps us to understand why do we need Jesus.

Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: The Theology of Christmas Galatians 4:1-7

Yohan Perera 16 December 2011 Sermon outlines christmas No Comments

Sermon: How to worship God in spirit and truth? Romans 12:1-3

Sermon: How to worship God in spirit and truth Romans 12:1-3

Introduction

In John 4 when the Samaritan woman pointed to a mountain and said it is her place of worship, Jesus replied saying a time will come and has already come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, and they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks indeed.

What did Jesus mean by worshipping the Father in the Spirit and truth? Jesus didn’t refer to corporate worship in the sanctuary when He spoke about spiritual and truthful worship. He spoke about a lifestyle of worship aided by the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling in the believer instead.

Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: How to worship God in spirit and truth? Romans 12:1-3

Yohan Perera 9 December 2011 Sermon outlines Spirit, Truth, worship No Comments