Category: Sermons (Page 7 of 13)

A Church that Glorifies God

April 22, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

We know that many ingredients need to be put together to make a good curry or bake a good cake. Similarly, for a church to be one that glorifies God, there are certain ingredients that need go into that community. Acts 2:42-47 gives us some idea about the ingredients that are required for the Body of Christ to glorify God.

7 Characteristics from the Acts 2 Church:

This video sermon was preached recently in Sri Lanka at one of our services and It is based on Acts 2:42-47. It covers 7 characteristics needed to glorify God and is a powerful example for us to follow!

Easter: 4 Inspiring Thoughts On The Resurrection

March 30, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

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Introduction

As we approach Easter, I would like to base this sermon outline on 1 Corinthians 15, which is one of the most important chapters in the Bible. From this chapter, I will be sharing 4 vital truths penned by the Apostle Paul on the resurrection. They are:

1) The Resurrection is an established fact

From verses 5-8, Paul lists those who actually saw the Lord Jesus after the Resurrection. In fact, this passage reveals at least 5 appearances of Christ after the Resurrection, besides His appearance to Paul himself. These had to be vibrant, real-life encounters as those who saw the risen Christ were willing to lay down their lives joyfully for Him (Refer verse 30-33) . The amazing thing is that they were willing to do so even though no noticeable, tangible benefits would seemingly accrue to them!!

The Victorious Power of the Cross Is Yours Today (Colossians 2:13-15)

March 28, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

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Introduction: It is said that Billy Graham once attributed the large number of responses to his sermons on one central theme. It was, that he always drew attention in his sermons to the Lord Jesus Christ and to ‘the power of the cross’.

As we draw close to Good Friday, it’s good to remind ourselves of the power of the cross and what the Lord accomplished through His mighty sacrifice. Although the cross was a symbol of execution at that time (much like an electric chair today), God’s saving power in full was revealed at the cross. It symbolized the greatest rescue mission the world has ever seen!!

From Colossians 2:13-15, I would like to leave 3 thoughts about ‘The Power of the Cross’ in this sermon outline. They are:

Video Sermon: Being a Witness for Jesus

February 10, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

This 5 point video sermon, focusing on being a witness for Christ, is part of a series on the Book of Acts, being covered at People’s Church in Sri Lanka. May it challenge you as you watch. The video starts with the powerful singing of Desmond Fernando, singing ‘The Blood of Jesus’ and ‘God of the Mountains’. I love his voice!

Video Sermon : Interceding in a Crisis

February 2, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

This is the video of a 5-point sermon preached at the People’s Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka, recently. May it encourage you as you watch and hear how David responded to a National crisis. The sermon text is 1 Chronicles 21.

Sermon Video: The Names of the Christmas Child

January 11, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

This is a sermon I preached at the People’s Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 17th December 2017. I trust you will be blessed by it as you view it. The sermon is based around four names relevant to the Savior who was born.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials

November 7, 2017 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

If you prefer watching sermon videos, trust this will bless you. It was recorded a few weeks ago and runs for 4.31 minutes.

2 Chronicles 20: Victory Against Overwhelming Odds

September 25, 2017 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

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Introduction to 2 Chronicles 20

This past week I’ve had to pray with people battling overwhelming odds against cancer, children’s health issues, relationship problems, addictions, emotional distress, and many other issues. And of course, concerns about the shortages we face today bring daily challenges. People feel overwhelmed and discouraged. What about you? Are you struggling against overwhelming odds today? In that case, this story taken from 2 Chronicles 20 will definitely inspire you.

As we read 2 Chronicles 20, we find that a coalition of armies had come against King Jehoshaphat and the nation of Judah. It was a strong, vast army (verse 2-4) that brought a sense of terror upon the inhabitants of Judah. King Jehoshaphat realizing the seriousness of the challenge before him, cried in desperation, “We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do…” (verse 12). Maybe you too are in a similar situation?