Sermon-March 17, 2024 While teaching his disciples about the significance of his death on the cross, Jesus employed an agricultural illustration. He stated, “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (John 12:25). During our school days, we might have studied the structure of the seed.…
Sermon-March 3, 2024 The cleansing of the Temple by Jesus is an important event recorded in all four gospels. However, the timing of this event varies among the accounts. In John’s gospel, it is depicted as occurring at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, while in the other three gospels, it is described as happening toward the end. Some scholars propose that this…
Sermon-February 25, 2024 Sunday at Trinity was nothing short of extraordinary as our congregation gathered for a deeply moving service. After enduring the challenges of the pandemic, our community celebrated a significant milestone: the first full immersion baptisms at Trinity in what felt like ages. Five individuals made the courageous decision to take this profound step in their faith journey, marking a…
Sermon- February 18, 2024 As we embark on the season of Lent, extending until the celebration of Easter on March 31st, we are called to engage in prayer, fasting, and self-denial. These three disciplines, as elucidated by our Lord Jesus in his sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6), are central to our spiritual growth and relationship with God. While these practices are…
Sermon-February 11, 2024 The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus is recounted in the first three Gospels. During this event, Jesus revealed a glimpse of his divine glory to his chosen disciples, Peter, James, and John. It was a moment carefully orchestrated by Jesus before his impending suffering and death, intended to leave an indelible mark on his followers. As the disciples looked…
Sermon-February 4, 2024 Jesus embodied both grace and truth. Unlike those who rigidly cling to truth without conceding grace or vice versa, Jesus exemplified a perfect balance of both qualities. This nature is highlighted in the Bible: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, …, full of grace and truth” (John 1.14). In his life and ministry, Jesus upheld the truth…
