Moving onward and upward | New Year Sermon

December 21, 2018 by pastorshine
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Moving onward and upward Meaning: Onward and Upward to a better condition or higher level. After wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, the people of Israel came finally to the plains of Moab on the east side of the Jordan River opposite Jericho. As we come to the Book of Joshua, a new generation stands on the banks of the Jordan wondering if they have the faith to crossover to the promise. The mantle of leadership passed to Joshua, son of Nun, leader of Continue reading →

Destiny is a Choice

September 10, 2018 by Rev. Shine Thomas
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Summary: Destiny is a choice is a sermon based on Joshua 24. Joshua exhorts the Israelites to choose between God and Baal. This sermon also gives us practical ways we can make the right choices that will in turn lead us to the right destiny. Destiny is a Choice – Joshua 24. Illustration: During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill that the Germans were going to bomb Coventry Continue reading →

Caleb

September 6, 2018 by Rev. Shine Thomas
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Summary: Courage to move on is a practical sermon illustration simple Biblical principles to move on to God’s promises in our lives based on the life of Caleb. We all are working towards various goals in life. Many times people start of well, work very hard to towards a goal, but get discouraged midway. Some come all the way to the brink of victory, yet when the moment comes for their dream to come to pass, they miss it. Are you stuck up in life Continue reading →

Right Decision Making Process.

August 29, 2018 by Rev. Shine Thomas
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Summary: This blogs deals with the concept of right decision making from Joshua 9 & 10. A brief look at the Gibeonite deception and how we can make the right decisions in life? Do you know that the decisions we make are very important? We can be influenced or tricked to make decisions in life? I am sure we have all made some terrible decisions in life and we regret them. Life is full of such decision makings. Studies say that on an average a Continue reading →

Overcoming Defeat with Victory

July 2, 2018 by Rev. Shine Thomas
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Summary: Overcoming defeat with victory speaks about how we can overcome our defeats and push on to victory based on Joshua 7 and 8. Reason for failure. The effects of sin. The remedy for sin. Result of overcoming sin is victory. Introduction: I was watching the football world cup match between Germany and South Korea. South Korea are already in the bottom of the chart and Germany had to win to advance. During the 6 minutes extra time, Korea scored twice and the Germans were Continue reading →

Victorious Living

July 2, 2018 by Rev. Shine Thomas
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Points Covered: Victorious living is a sermon based on Joshua 5 and 6. Five ways to have a victorious life based on the Israel’s victory over Jericho. Introduction: We live in a culture that encourages people to chase after victorious living. People plan, strategize, and work hard for success. I agree on this to a certain level. Yes, we will need to plan and work hard. However, I also feel that there is a better way to victorious living. When we put the principles of Continue reading →

Overcome Your Obstacles. Joshua 3

June 19, 2018 by pastorshine
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Points Covered: This blog deals on how to overcome your obstacles based on Joshua 3. Simple steps to overcome your obstacles based on how the Israelites crossed flooding Jordan river. God does not place us on this planet without purpose. He has a divine design for each of us. But as we seek to follow His direction, difficulties confront us. Everyone one of us sometimes arrive at crossroads in our lives. Many times we get discouraged and lose heart. With God, we face life obstacles as Continue reading →

Faith that Saves. Joshua 2

June 19, 2018 by pastorshine
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Introduction: Faith that saves is a sermon based on Joshua 2 that speaks about the faith of Rahab that saved her from the destruction of Jericho.  The quality of saving faith. Joshua 2:1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. Moses had died. The children of Israel had spent 40 years in the wilderness after their exodus Continue reading →

Never Alone. Joshua 1

June 19, 2018 by pastorshine
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Never Alone Summary: An encouraging sermon from Joshua 1 where God reassures Joshua that he  is never alone in life. Introduction to the book of Joshua. Introduction: In life many times we feel very lonely. Most people’s thoughts are confronted by fear  with the challenges that lie ahead, or lost chances in life. The result of which is loneliness and loss of self-worth. Albert Einstein said, “It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.” God has gone great lengths Continue reading →

You can make it

February 19, 2012 by Rev. Shine Thomas
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Speaker: Rev. Shine Thomas INTRODUCTION: Thoughts and feelings are something that comes very naturally for all of us. Many times we get very overwhelmed by the things going on in our life. We become overpowered by many thoughts about our career, children, finances, health, and thoughts about the future. Yet there are many of us who think about these and are overwhelmed by fear. The fear of rejection, fear of the future, fear of what other people might be saying about us. And we feel so Continue reading →