Sermon: Why do we abstain from Alcohol?

Introduction

In the U.S, the Assemblies of God has traditionally adopted a position of “teetotalism” when it comes to the use of alcoholic beverages. Our church is no exception to that rule. But, in this age of moral permissiveness, how have we come to that position and how can we defend it?

Text: Proverbs 23:29-35 & Ephesians 5:18

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Sermon on Job chapters 1 and 2 – Why bad things happen to godly people?

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Introduction

1. Did you ever wonder why do bad things happen to godly people?

2. When many innocent people in Sri Lanka and other countries of Asia were affected by Tsunami in year 2004, many claimed it to be God’s wrath that came upon sinners. If this is true what about the Christians that died?

3. What would be your response to such a situation?

4. God has already answered these 2 questions in the book of Job.

5. In today’s sermon I want to bring these answers before you.

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Sermon: How to wait upon the Lord? Isaiah 40:30-31

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Introduction

1. In order to understand this verse accurately, first we must see what’s the purpose of using an Eagle to explain the act of waiting upon the Lord?

2. An Eagle at the age of 30-50, flies to a high place and there it endures a harsh trial of endurance and change. It can’t fly because its feathers are overgrown. Therefore it plucks all the feathers from its body. It plucks its talons from its feet because the talons have grown curled and useless. Its beak has grown too long and curled. It breaks its beak against a rock. Defenseless, it cries out and waits for the time of renewal. Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: How to wait upon the Lord? Isaiah 40:30-31

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Sermon: The sin of adultery Hebrews 13:4

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Introduction

A recent survey indicated that 66% of the American men and 50% of the American women had been unfaithful to their spouses. C.M. Ward once told me that if there a 100 people in a congregation, the chances are that someone in that congregation is sleeping with someone else's spouse. I hope that makes you uncomfortable. It does me! I am certain that there are those here today who need this message. Though it may sound like a message of doom…it is actually a message of hope. Stay tuned! Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: The sin of adultery Hebrews 13:4

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Sermon on Matthew 5:3-12 The Beatitudes–Part 2 (Final)

This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series The Beatitudes

[Reminder: This year Pentecost Sunday is on 23rd May and we published a PowerPoint sermon for this event. If you missed it click here to preview and download the resource.]

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Introduction

In part I of this sermon I covered Matthew chapter 5:1-6. Today let me continue from where I stopped.

1. Practice an identity with people in need, (Matthew 5:7)

We are commanded to show mercy to others, (Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:12)
To show mercy means forgiving the guilt and being compassionate towards the weak, sick and the poor. Jesus’ ministry was an act of compassion.
Sometimes we have to feed the person before preaching to the person. Caring for the physical person opens a door to preach the Gospel.
Show kindness to those who are already around you (it could be as simple as a heartfelt smile or a kind word). Showing mercy is not situational. It should be a part of our lifestyle (Matthew 25:35-40). Click here to read the rest of, Sermon on Matthew 5:3-12 The Beatitudes–Part 2 (Final)