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Come, Holy Spirit, Set Us Free
On this Pentecost Sunday, we proclaim the liberating power of the Holy Spirit—who turns deserts into springs, fear into bold witness, and scattered tongues into a united song of salvation. Drawing from Isaiah’s Jubilee vision, Psalmic poetry, Acts’ fiery birth of the Church, and Christ’s fulfillment in Luke, this sermon calls us to receive the…
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Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom
On this Student Sunday, “Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom” calls learners and leaders alike to rediscover reverent awe as the foundation of true understanding—where discernment, humility, and grace replace the illusions of self-made knowledge. Drawing from 1 Kings, Psalms, 1 John, and Luke, this sermon challenges us to seek not just…
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Mission with Christ’s Spirit
Christ’s mission continues through us—not by human strength, but by the Spirit’s power. Like Elisha, Stephen, and the apostles, we are called to witness boldly, live joyfully, and serve faithfully in the Spirit of Christ.
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Believing in Christ: The Truth
Sermon Title: Believing in Christ :The Truth.Occasion: 4th Sunday after Easter | May 18, 2025, Sunday.Textual Foundations: Exodus 34:1–9; Psalm 119:89–96; Ephesians 4:7–16; John 17:6–19.Original Language Reflections (For deeper study, refer to the Table of Hebrew and Greek Terms in Section 9 of the sermon).Website: www.reverendbvr.com Introduction In an age saturated with information but impoverished in wisdom, the…
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Commissioning by the Risen Lord
Sermon Topic: Commissioning by the Risen Lord | “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21).Date: May 11, 2025, Sunday.Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 9:1–10; Psalm 47; 1 Timothy 4:6–16; John 20:19–23Original Language Reflections (For deeper study, see Section 10 in the sermon): Refer Table explaining Hebrew & Greek Words.Website: www.reverendbvr.com Introduction: The Divine Mandate…
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JOHN, Apostle and Evangelist
Theme: JOHN, Apostle and Evangelist – “The Witness Who Saw, Touched, and Believed”Date: May 6th 2025, Tuesday. Introduction: A Theological Portrait of the Beloved Disciple Among the twelve apostles, John stands uniquely as a theologian, mystic, and witness—a man whose proximity to Jesus was not only physical but deeply spiritual. Described as “the disciple whom…
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Rereading the Scripture with the Risen Lord
Theme: Rereading the Scripture with the Risen Lord | Bible portions: 2 Chro.34:29-33; Ps. 19: 7-14; Acts 8:26-40 and Lk. 24:13-27May 4, 2025 – Second Sunday after Easter Introduction: The Risen Lord as Our Exegete (ἐξηγεῖσθαι – exēgeisthai, means to lead out, explain, interpret – Jesus as the one who draws out the meaning of…
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Joseph the Carpenter (τέκτων, tekton)
World Labour Day, May 1, 2025 | Theme: Joseph the Carpenter | Bible Readings: Genesis 1:26–2:3, Psalm 15, 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15, John 5:1–10 Introduction: The Dignity of Work and the Model of Joseph, the Carpenter On this World Labour Day, celebrated on the 1st of May, the Church of South India joins the global community…
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Empowered by the Risen Lord
Sermon Title: Empowered by the Risen Lord.Occasion: 1st Sunday after Easter | April 27, 2025, Sunday.Textual Foundations: Genesis 28:10–22; Psalm 29; Acts 20:7–12; John 20:11–18.Original Language Reflections (For deeper study, see Section 12 in the sermon): סֻלָּם (sullām); ἀπιστία (apistia); ἀγαπᾷς με; (agapas me?); Βόσκε τὰ ἀρνία μου… Ποίμαινε τὰ πρόβατά μου (Boske ta arnia…
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Saint Mark, the Evangelist: Apostle of Action, Witness of Word
Saint Mark’s Day – April 25th, 2025. Saint Mark, traditionally identified with John Mark of the New Testament, holds a distinctive place in early Christian history. As the attributed author of the Gospel of Mark—the earliest and most concise of the four canonical gospels—Mark emerges as a pivotal figure in the transmission of apostolic tradition.…
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Resurrection: Celebrating Boundless Transformation
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.” – Matthew 28:6 (KJV) – Easter Sunday – April 20, 2025 Introduction: The Name “Easter” in the Bible and The Timeline of Resurrection In the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the word “Easter” appears only once in Acts 12:4: “And when he…
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The Cross – The Accomplishment of Salvation
Good Friday Theme: The Cross – Accomplishment of Salvation. Scripture Readings: Exodus 14:15-22 ; Psalm 22; Hebrews 13:8-17 and John 19:23-30 Good Friday is a day of solemn remembrance, where we reflect on the incredible act of love, sacrifice, and victory that Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. It marks the moment when the…
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Eucharist – Communion of Suffering Humanity
April 17, 2025 – Maundy Thursday – Bible Readings:• Exodus 12:1-7 • Psalm 116• 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 • Mark 14:17-25 On this Maundy Thursday, we pause and reflect on the depth of the Eucharist, also known as the Lord’s Supper. The institution of communion on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion is not just a tradition…
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Hosanna (הושע נא, hoshiya-na): Lord Save Us
Date: 13th April 2025 | Occasion: PALM SUNDAY | Topic: Hosanna – Lord Save us Hosanna : A Cry for Salvation: The Journey from Desperation to Deliverance: As the sun rose over Jerusalem 2000 years ago, the city was on the cusp of something profound. The streets, usually bustling with the everyday life of an…