Sermon: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican

Two unrecognizable men praying in an old Roman Catholic Church.

Introduction

Westboro Baptist Church, followed by bomb explosions in Boston and Texas tweeted that the victims were sinners upon whom God’s wrath descended and wowed to picket funerals of the victims.

Westboro’s careless response to a national tragedy actually reminds me of the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Jesus told it to some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else. So this is God’s message for you and me today.

Sermon: How to Prepare for Eternity?

Sermon: How to prepare for eternity Ecclesiastes 3:11

Introduction

The largest ‘Pyramid’ in Egypt belongs to Khufu, an Egyptian Pharaoh. Studies have revealed it took around 6700 highly skilled men (let alone the slaves) and 20 years of labor to build. Why did Khufu put such a huge effort into building himself a tomb? The Egyptians believed in life after death so much that they made preparations while they were still alive. You see, God had placed eternity in their hearts.

Sermon: Three Challenges for Good Friday

A lonely cross on a mountain top.

Introduction

Jesus had breathed his last and someone had to arrange for his burial. All the disciples but John were in hiding. His mother was grieving and there’s no evidence Jesus’ brothers and sisters were in town. The Roman law did not permit burying criminals accused of treason either and no one dared violate the Roman law.

Easter Sermon: The Journey to Emmaus

Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio

Introduction

The death of Jesus Christ actually shattered the hopes and dreams of his disciples. Though the resurrection had already taken place they were so affected by what happened three days ago they felt helpless, frustrated, disappointed, discouraged, and left behind. It is at a time like this that Jesus met two of them on their way to Emmaus.

Sermon Notes: Aaron Swartz’s unmistakable message to the Church

Red and White Paper Envelope

Introduction

There are two things in this world that young people are most attracted to. Sex and technology. Both are good but dangerous if handled unwisely. Aaron Swartz was fascinated by the latter. Unfortunately, his fascination didn’t have limits.

Now please take note that I don’t intend to judge Aaron in writing this article. I rather want to emphasize the fact that there are many brilliant-minded people like Swartz who need to be taught to use their skills wisely, which is something only the Church is capable of doing. A good point to start with would be to identify and create an awareness of the 3 major mistakes Swartz made.

New Year Sermon 2013: The gifts of the Wise Men

Christmas gifts wrapped in silver-colored wrapping paper kept against a teal blue backdrop.

Introduction

The arrival of the wise men wasn’t a part of the story of Jesus’ birth at all. They actually came in a time when the miracle of Jesus’ birth had long since worn off – while Mary and Joseph were caught in the busyness of life and parenting. In a time like this, the gifts once again reminded them of three important truths God had told them in the beginning. Today even as the Christmas season is far behind us and we are about to get caught in the busyness of the new year God wants to remind us of those three truths.

Read Matthew 2:1-12

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