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Sermon: Narrow and the wider gates Matthew 7:13-14

The wider gate

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Related Bible verses: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 9:25, Luke 6:46-49, Deuteronomy 26:18

Introduction

How to avoid the wider gate and enter by the narrow gate? Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: Narrow and the wider gates Matthew 7:13-14

Sermon: Why God wants to prune us? John 15:1-8; 16

God wants to prune you

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Text: John 15:1-8; 16

Introduction

He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit.

The Greek word for prune is kathairo. The English word "catharsis" means to prune or clean. Jesus is talking about cutting back of the branches for future growth. This is a common practice among vine growers (and Tea planters in Sri Lanka).

Four types of "Branches" (believers)

  • No fruit (Vs. 2)
  • Fruit (vs. 2)
  • More fruit (Vs. 2)
  • Much fruit (Vs. 5)

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A more creative sermon on the Lord’s prayer Luke 11:1-4

A more creative sermon on the Lords prayer

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Introduction

In the early days Jesus' disciples didn't view their master's sudden disappearance as a big problem . But by the time went on they were very bothered, and began to be inquisitive of what's happening? May be they secretly followed Jesus Christ to the garden of Gethsemane, to find out what is He doing? They saw Jesus gone down in knees and having a quiet conversation with His heavenly father. This caught their interest so much they wanted to do the same. Then they asked Jesus to teach them how to pray.

The pattern for prayer Jesus gave them here has six principals. It occurred to me that one way to remember them is to think of the six letters in the name of the author of prayer, C-H-R-I-S-T. This is my sermon for you today. Click here to read the rest of, A more creative sermon on the Lord’s prayer Luke 11:1-4

Sermon notes: Lessons from the Syrophoenician woman

A lesson from the Syrophoenician woman

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Introduction

Jesus was popular across borders because of his teachings and the miracles he performed. This Syrophoenician Woman (she was of Greek origin) heard of His power and came to one day. She asked Jesus to drive away the demon who was possessing her daughter. Her conversation with Jesus reveals 3 important principals for encountering God’s power. Click here to read the rest of, Sermon notes: Lessons from the Syrophoenician woman

Sermon notes: Why God used Shamgar the farmer?

Why God used Shamgar the farmer

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Introduction

The book of Judges say that God used different kinds of people to deliver Israel. Strong warriors, women of wisdom etc. Shamgar was a judge too, but he was just a farmer. The Bible gives only a short account of his mission. Why did God chose a man with low profile to deliver Israel. Let us see.

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