DOES THE WORD OF GOD HAVE AUTHORITY OVER YOU? – Bro Jobin John Mathew – [Audio Sermon]

We read in Mark 12:28 onwards about the teacher of the law who questioned the Lord about the greatest commandment and we see the wonderful way the Lord replies to him.The three major aspects of Christain living is mentioned in the Lord’s answer. When we say we believe in One God do we really give Him that place in our life??When we have faith in His Word do we give the Word of God authority over our life?? If there is anything that hinders our love for the Lord let us place it at the Feet of Lord and be living examples for the Lord.

FRIENDSHIP – [ Audio Sermon]

The Savior has called his disciples as his friends. What does that mean? As friends, he has shared secrets with them. Real friendship requires sacrifices. Disciples were made aware of the need to love each other and even lay down life for each other. In a similar way, believers are exhorted to love each other and be kind to each other as friends. Deep bonds should be made and we mus exhort each other. There are over 20 expressions of “one another” in NT which speak of our work towards each other. Exhort one another, love one another, forgiving one another, long-suffering and forbearance to each other are all hallmarks of a friend.

The Christian Race – Br. John Kurian – [Audio Sermon]

Bro John Kurian exhorts all believers saying “Let us run”. We have to lay aside every weight and the sin that easily beset us and run our race. Four main points of the are elaborated in this RaceContext of the Race (Background)Conditions of the RaceConflict of the RaceCaptain of our RaceThis is an encouraging message on how believers should run this race, remembering that we are not alone; as many have ran this race & completed it. We need to have strong faith in our Lord and always focus on Him.

JOSEPH A GENTLEMEN – Br. P.K Jerome – [Audio sermon]

In the Word of God, there are several Josephs.All of them have their own specialties. Among them, Bro Jerome brings to our attention Joseph who was called the Father of Jesus. The main points were as follows:Joseph the righteous man, who was not willing to put his wife to shame.Joseph the obedient man, who obeyed the Laws of God and Laws of Man.Joseph the man of faith, who had a relaxed mind in tumultuous situations.Joseph the man of customs, who followed it under any circumstance.These were the main points that were emphasized. This sermon is given in Malayalam and translated into English.

WAITING FOR THE RAPTURE AND NOT WRATH – Br. Koshy Mathew – [Audio sermon]

The church will not pass through tribulation. Bro Koshy Mathew brings together various scriptures to state the infallible word of God on the pre-tribulation rapture of the church. Passages from 1 Thess 1 and 1 Thess 4 along with parallel passages in 1 Cor 15 are bought together with Rev 3:10 to establish the core doctrine of the assembly.Church is not appointed unto wrath (1 Thess 5:9) forms the basis of the message. It was also encouraged that believers look forward to the coming of the Lord and hence comfort each other with these words.

COMPLETE SUBMISSION – Br. Deepak Jariwala – [Audio sermon]

For evident reasons, King David was called a “man after God’s own heart”, despite occasionally he did “things that displeased the Lord”. In the scriptures, he is found in different postures such as1. Lying down (2 Samuel 12:16) – depicting a true repentance2. Sitting before the Lord (2 Samuel 7:18) – depicting communion3. Standing (1 Chronicles 28:2) – depicting his serviceExpounding from the above passages, Br. Deepak draws out several edifying and exhorting lessons encouraging believers into a life of complete submission.

LESSONS FROM THE ROOSTER- Br. Johnny Baker – [Audio sermon]

Bible uses many animals & birds to teach various lessons by means of their inherent character. When it came to restoring Peter, Lord chose the crowing of the rooster to remind Peter of several lessons. Br. Johnny baker underlines the lessons, believers can learn from the rooster.1. Posture Of the Rooster2. Prattle of the Rooster3. Power of the Rooster4. Position of the Rooster.

ENOCH WALKED WITH GOD – Br. Godly Abraham – [Audio sermon]

Enoch maintained a testimony before God which pleased him. About him we read that “he pleased God” (Heb 11:5). He lived in a desperately wicked society. The world then was pervaded by entertainment, violence, men busy with their work and immorality. Gen 4:19,20,21 and 23 speak of the times of Enoch. Yet Enoch maintained a pleasing testimony before God. At the age of 65, Enoch received a message that Judgement would come when his son dies. Based on this message, he names his son Methuselah which meant “After he dies, judgement will come”. So profound was the effect of the message that Enoch named his son after the message of God.Not only did he ensure that Methuselah was brought up in the ways of God but Noah his great grandson was also brought in the fear of the Lord. Methuselah lived 969 years and it showed God’s long suffering relationship with man that he would delay his judgement till Methuselah lived the longest life any man has lived. In this message, Enoch’s life and times are analysed. Enoch received a second message in Jude 14 and that message is concerning the second coming of the Lord. Enoch’s first message has been fulfilled and as surely as the Lord who gave the first message lives, the second message will also be fulfilled. Enoch’s testimony should encourage us to have a close relationship with God.