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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…
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Cross and a New Paradigm to Discipleship
Date: 6th April 2025 | Occasion: PASSION SUNDAY | Topic: The Cross and a New Paradigm of Discipleship As we approach the end of the season of Lent, our hearts are drawn ever closer to the ultimate act of sacrifice and love—The CROSS. Today, on this 5th Sunday in Lent and 2nd Sunday before Easter,…
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Transforming the Oppressive Structures
In a world where oppression, inequality, and injustice still permeate society, the call to transform oppressive structures is both timely and urgent. Throughout history, both ancient and modern, oppressive systems have marginalized the poor, the weak, the vulnerable, and the oppressed. These systems—whether social, economic, or political—often perpetuate division, exploitation, and suffering. However, The Holy…
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Acknowledging Faith Beyond Boundaries
Introduction: In a world that often thrives on divisions, where lines are drawn based on nationality, ethnicity, gender, and social status, the message of God’s boundless grace stands as a radical call to break down these barriers. Through the stories of Cyrus, the Canaanite woman, and Cornelius, we are reminded that faith in God transcends…
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Releasing from the Burden of Sin
Sin is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It’s pervasive, a heavy weight that burdens us and separates us from the very God who created us. But in today’s sermon, we’ll explore the hope of freedom from sin and how we can be released from its grip. Our theme today is “Releasing…