The anointing of God

the anointing of God

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Psalm 92:10 "I shall be anointed with fresh oil."

Read Luke 4:18-19; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; I John 2:27a (emphasize: Just as Christ was anointed; so are we anointed)

Introduction

The current revival that is sweeping the world speaks a great deal about "the anointing of God." The term raises several questions. In these next two messages I want to attempt to answer some of those questions:

I. WHAT IS "THE ANOINTING?"

A. Vines says that the term "anoint" means to "smear" ointment on something to ceremonially separate that person or object for a special purpose.

B. In the O.T. it is most often used for the setting apart of the Prophets and Kings (I Kings 19:16) "And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room." (Also priests: Exodus 28:41–Aaron)

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Yohan Perera 16 November 2008 Sermon outlines Anointing 3 Comments

Sermon: Love in action

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Introduction

“You say you love me, at least 1000 times a day. But I can’t see that love in your actions.” My wife told me in a frustrated voice, after I denied to help her with the Sunday worship service one day. I paused for a moment. Isn’t she right? This was the situation in the Church of Corinth and that’s why Paul wrote to the church of Corinth at a time they had given priority to Spiritual gifts while ignoring to love each other.

Love without actions is dead! And this passage tells us what is real love.

1. Love is the most excellent way, 1 Corinthians 13:1

A. Spiritual gifts without love is nothing

B. The most excellent way is to exercise spiritual gifts with love

C. This is the only way we can fulfill God’s will

D. Pagans use gongs and symbols in their worship

E. Without love there’s no difference

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Yohan Perera 29 October 2008 Sermon outlines Action, Love 5 Comments

Sermon: The Holy Communion

Introduction

The Holy Communion is an act of worship we engage every Sunday. It is also known as the Lord’s supper as well as the Eucharist. A term with its roots in the Greek ‘eucharisto’ which means ‘giving of thanks’.

Though it’s a seemingly simple act where Christians break bread and drink of the cup, holy communion is an important act. Therefore we should seek to understand (especially if you are new to the faith) why we do it because otherwise our participation becomes meaningless, displeasing to God and detrimental to us also. So in today’s sermon I am going to address three important truths that all of us should be aware of.
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Yohan Perera 25 October 2008 Sermon outlines Communion, Eucharist, Holy, Last, Supper 13 Comments

Sermon: Halloween unmasked

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Introduction

Early Druids in France worshipped Samhain on 1st of November
They believed evil spirits left to harm people in such nights
People thought leaving food for them will neutralise the danger
Later on the Catholics made it a Christian holiday which they called "All Saints' day"
So the night before became the "Hallowed Evening"
Later on it was shortened as "Halloween"

Halloween is not for the Children of God! But why? Let me explain you.

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Yohan Perera 22 October 2008 Sermon outlines Dangers, Halloween Comments Off

Sermon: Don’t worry about your life Part 2

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Don't worry about your life

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Introduction

In part one of this sermon I brought to your attention why Christians should be free from worry and anxiety. Today I am going to show how do we implement this practically.

Read: Matthew 6:31-34

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Yohan Perera 20 September 2008 Sermon outlines Anxiety, Worry Comments Off