English-speaking church in Eindhoven

Sermons from 2024

Ascension of the Lord!

Sermon-19th May, 2024 Jesus ascended into heaven on the 40th day after his resurrection from the dead. “He was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.” (Acts 1:9). During these forty days, the risen Lord met with his disciples now and then and assured them that he was with them, even though they couldn’t see him physically all…

Love as Jesus loved you!

Sermon-May 5, 2024 The Bible emphasizes two fundamental commandments: to love God and to love one another. But how do we love? What is the standard? God’s love for us serves as the benchmark; He loved us even when we were His enemies. His love was demonstrated to us when we least deserved it. “But God demonstrates his own love for us…

Thy Kingdom Come!

Sermon-April 28, 2024 This is more than just a prayer; it is a profound theological statement taught by Jesus to his disciples. It carries multiple layers of meaning, encapsulating futuristic hope, acknowledgment, and submission to the sovereign rule of the King, and the intercessor’s deep longing for the coming of God’s kingdom. One crucial aspect of this prayer is the theological concept…

Where are you seeking the risen Lord?

Sermon-April 7, 2024 According to Luke’s account, the two men found in the tomb asked, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5). The women who visited the tomb early in the morning anticipated finding Jesus’ body there. They had gone to embalm his body, as they hadn’t been able to do much at the time of the burial on…

Rebirth through Decay: The Seed’s Journey

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.…

The Cleansing of the Temple: Rituals versus Reality

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…

Five Baptized at Trinity

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…

Church Lenten Prayer

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…

This is my beloved Son; listen to him.

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…