The power of the name of Jesus

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power in the name of Jesus

Introduction

There are people whose name could make people tremble upon hearing. Ex: Nations trembled when they heard the name Adolf Hitler, as it was a name recognized for abuse of power, cruelty and hatred.

But there lived a person 2000 years ago whose name is recognized all over the world. Not feared but loved and revered by many. And that is the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus is very significant because of the saving power that is attributed into it. The name of Jesus, Click here to read the rest of, The power of the name of Jesus

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Spiritual Gifts

Introduction

1. The Bible uses the human body as a model to describe the structure of the church.

2. Jesus Christ is the head and we are the body.

3. The body is made of different parts but, serves a one purpose. The welfare of the person.

4. The church is formed of different people with different gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit, but works for a common goal: The edification of the church.
5. Let me share with you a couple of important truths in the area of spiritual gifts (Assuming you already have a basic knowledge of the Holy Spirit and His ministries).

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Salvation: The work(s) of God

Text: John 9:1-41

Introduction

The phrase, ‘work(s) of God’ appears approximately nine times in the book of John. The Greek term ‘ergon’ used in place of ‘work(s)’ gives the meaning effort. When you interpret these clues in the context of the gospel (John penned it to prove the messianicship of Jesus Christ), it is clear that John intended to communicate that God is making continuous efforts to set human race free from sin and bondage or to provide salvation. What can we learn about salvation from this passage? Click here to read the rest of, Salvation: The work(s) of God

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Sermon: Lessons from the Paralytic Mark 2:3-12

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Text: Mark 2:3-12

Introduction

(Though I titled this sermon as ‘Lessons from the paralytic’ to make this post search engine friendlier, I recommend you to modify the title to suite your preaching.)

Paralytics were very common in biblical times. Medical support was not available for such disabled people and their only hope was divine intervention. This passage tells about a paralytic and the story deals with three principals for having an encounter with God.

1. Extraordinary faith and persistence

A. They were determined not to turn back

i. They had taken a load of troubles by carrying the paralytic across the dusty roads of that area.

ii. The entrance was blocked and they were unable to get in.

iii. They had two options. To go back or find an alternative way to enter the house.

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The winning attitude (sermon outline) Numbers 13, 14 and Deuteronomy 1

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Text: Numbers 13 & 14; Deuteronomy 1

Introduction

In the book of Numbers chapter 13 & 14 we read God ordering Moses to choose 12 leaders from each tribe and send them to spy on the land of Canaan. Moses instructed them to find the nature of the country, its population and military strength, degree of fertility and physical security. He also asked them to bring some of the fruits that grow there. (It was the season when Grapes were beginning to ripe) Twelve spies spied the land and their observations were same. They found that the land is rich and fertile, (Numbers 13:23-27) and that the inhabitants of Canaan are stronger and they live in cities that are very large and fortified, (Numbers 13:28-29).

But this is where the similarities end. Chapter 13 says except for Caleb and Joshua every one else had already thrown up the cards. Why did the spies act so weirdly? They were controlled by their defeated attitudes. When you perceive something in a certain way it is called your personal attitude. There are defeating attitudes and Winning attitudes.

Let me show you why we must take away the defeated attitudes.

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