Tag: New Year

FINDING GOD’S STRENGTH THROUGH HIS PROMISES THIS YEAR

January 16, 2026 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

A visual of a Bible in keeping with the theme of Finding God's Strength Through His Promises.

Sermon about ‘God’s Strength’, preached at the People’s Church in Sri Lanka on 11th January 2026

Our Theme for the year: STAND ON THE WORD – When Lies Are Loud – Truth Stands Firm.

This is the second week of the year and that’s when reality hits. The excitement of the first week could fade away quickly because our challenges may still remain. So, in week 1 we may be highly motivated, but in week 2, we could still be struggling in our trials.

Some of you came into this year fired up, with new purpose, hope, and vision – then suddenly: The pressure didn’t ease – The temptation didn’t stop – The trials continued. If so, we should remember that God never promised a pressure-free life or a great escape from trials – But He did promise strength that never runs out for you and me.

Remembering God’s Goodness – Trusting His Care in the Year Ahead (Deuteronomy 11)

January 2, 2026 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

A visual of a Shepherd looking after his sheep to signify God's Goodness over His children.

Introduction to sermon on God’s Goodness and Care: Hello friends, it’s my joy to bring you God’s Word today. Well, we are at the beginning of the first month of this year, so I just wonder what January will bring for you. I’m sure many of you went back already to the past year, looking back on what happened in your life—the good things and the not-so-pleasant things.

We came to December and you probably celebrated Christmas, if not with a lot of money, at least with the beauty of the message of the birth of Christ our Lord. And then you probably looked forward to something beautiful, something better, something more meaningful, happening in your life this year.

Strength From God’s Word – Episode 5: God’s Goodness in the New Year (Psalm 65:11)

February 1, 2023 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

a sunrise visual to signify God's Goodness for the New Year.

Podcast Video on God’s Goodness

A 2-minute podcast to give you encouragement to face the year ahead!

Another 2-3 minute weekly podcast to bring encouragement for your daily challenges. This is Episode 5 to give you encouragement to face the year ahead through God’s goodness! It is based around the promise God gave His people in Psalm 65:11.

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“God’s Care for you in the New Year” (Deuteronomy 11:12) – Episode 6

January 31, 2023 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

God's Care and hope for the New Year shown through a visual of colorful fireworks.

Podcast on God’s Care in the New Year:

One of our 2-3 minute podcasts to bring encouragement for people’s daily challenges. This is Episode 6 designed to give you hope to face the New Year. It is based around the promise that God gave His people in Deuteronomy 11:12, as they prepared to enter the promised land. The promise of God’s Care was valid “from the beginning of the year to its end”!

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Finding God’s Favor (Room) to Flourish and be Blessed – (Genesis 26)

March 8, 2021 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

A visual of open spaces with sheep to signify God's favor on His children. — Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay

Finding God’s Favor – Introduction: Most people, especially those with a heart for adventure, like wide, open spaces. On our travels too, we prefer to move away from crowded cities looking for open spaces. We look for beaches, mountains, open roads, rivers etc to enjoy open spaces and the beauty of nature

In sporting events like rugby, soccer, cricket and basketball, when a team gives the opposing team additional room or extra space to make a move, it can lead to giving them an opportunity to score and maybe even win the game. I am reminded of Carlos Alberto’s legendary goal for Brazil in the final of the 1970 soccer World Cup. Yes, finding extra room can even be a deciding factor between victory and defeat.