What the Bible says about getting drunk?

Nevertheless my Father was a heavy drinker, but he did not forget to have a drink from the quarter bottle full of ‘Lemon Gin’ which he had kept in a corner of our dining room, after coming home from a busy day(this was before he got saved). It’s not once or twice I was tempted to give it a try because of it’s bubbles and the pale yellowish color, which chilled my mind.

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Yohan Perera 11 May 2009 Contemporary issues Contemporary issues No Comments

Succeeding on the job- Part 4

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Succeeding on the job

Original Author: Rizwi Amith

The hand of the diligent makes rich. (Proverbs 10:4)

If you want to succeed on the job here’s a character quality you need to develop: diligence. When asked, “What’s your biggest challenge?” employers usually say,

“Finding and keeping good people.” It makes or breaks any business.

“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich” (Proverbs 10:4).

Diligence calls for being self-disciplined, motivated, alert, dependable, and entails following through. The Bible says, “Diligence is… precious” (Proverbs 12:27) because it’s so hard to find.

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Inner healing: Christ’s power to heal emotional wounds

Introduction

One day when I was still a small child, I noticed a tiny bruise on my thy. I took it for granted thus did not treat it at all. Before very long it festered and grew up to be a big wound which inflicted so much of pain upon treatment.

You can never escape physical wounds neither emotional wounds. Humans are emotional beings and it’s not a silly feeling to have emotional hurts. Research says emotional hurts we experience in our childhood has a lot to do with our present way of dealing with others, our self esteem, marriage life and many other areas. Just becoming a Christian cannot heal your emotional wounds, but you have to deal with it and allow God to help. This is called inner healing.

Some people go to psychiatrics, counselors and other professionals in search of emotional healing. But do you know that Jesus died for you so that your emotional wounds will be healed? Let us see the influence of unhealthy emotions and how you can look up to Jesus for help?

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Yohan Perera 2 May 2009 Sermon notes emotional healing, sermons 1 Comment

Sermon: The key to greatness Philippians 2:5-11

Note: This sermon was updated on 07th February 2011

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Introduction

A. In the heart of every man and woman there’s a desire for greatness.

B. The dictionary defines the term “greatness” as “of high rank, official position, or social standing. Ex: a great noble.”

B. The world’s criteria for measuring greatness: title, wealth, skills, intellect, achievements etc.

C. Unfortunately this is how some Christians measure greatness.

D. The Bible has a different criteria called “The mind or the attitude of Christ”

E. This is the key to greatness in God’s kingdom.

E. In today’s sermon lets find out more about the Christ like mind.

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Yohan Perera 30 April 2009 Sermon outlines attitude of Christ, mind of Christ, philippians 2:5-11 No Comments

Succeeding on the job- Part 3

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Succeeding on the job

Original Author: Rizwi Amith

The wicked… earns deceptive wages. – Proverbs 11:18

If you want to succeed in life practice honesty! One poll cited by newsman Paul Harvey stated that 40% of American workers admitted stealing on the job, and 20% felt justified! Their rationalizing includes:

“Everybody’s doing it, why shouldn’t I?”

“The boss can afford it, he won’t miss it.”

“It’s only small stuff, it won’t make any difference.”

“The company owes me, I’m just taking what’s mine.” “I deserve it, I’ve worked hard and never been acknowledged.”

What does God’s Word say about this?

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Yohan Perera 29 April 2009 Contemporary issues Contemporary issues No Comments