Anush John's Sermon Podcast

Sometimes we are privileged to see a fight ringside; many times we may have to get into the Octagon and fight. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com The Octagon Text: Romans 8:1-8 Law vs Sin. 1.1 The Law Shows Sin Romans 3.20 for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. 1.2 The Law … Continue reading "The Octagon – A Sermon on Law and Sin."

Can the human will be the supreme authority? In this sermon we discuss how God provides tests to modify the will. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com Will Sync Text: Genesis 22:1-17 1.0 Preliminary points about tests: v 1-2 Genesis 22:1-2 Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to … Continue reading "Will Sync – A Sermon on the Human Will."

Love means many things to many people. In this sermon, we discuss the term love to four different groups. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com In Spite of Love Text: Romans 5:8 Principle for supreme lovers. 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 (NASB) 32 But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned … Continue reading "In Spite of Love – A Sermon on Erotic Love"

We can divide human beings into a million classes and sub-classes based on various criteria. However, there can only be two classes at the end. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com Two Classes Text: Luke 19:1-10 1. The Lure of Money 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts … Continue reading "Two Classes – A Sermon on Zaccheus."

This talk is the second part of a 2-part sermon. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com Thoughts Matthew 9:4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, … Continue reading "Retirement Planning Part 2 – A Sermon on Investment"

How best can we invest our current resources so that we would get the most benefit in the future? We look at 7 areas that we can invest in. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com   Retirement Planning I Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set … Continue reading "Retirement Planning Part 1 – A Sermon on Investment"

A person’s name is unique to that person and over time becomes a reflection of the person itself. In those few syllables are encompassed the entire identity of that person – the past experiences, the present actions and the future hopes. The mere mention of a name can invoke extremes of emotion from fury (eg. … Continue reading "The Fashion of God – A Sermon on the Dual Natures of Jesus Christ."

We are at war and our enemies are not those that are obvious. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com This Means War Text: Ephesians 6:10–24 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 1:19, 3:20. Philippians 4:13   The Battle is Real. V. 11 11 Put on … Continue reading "This Means War – A Sermon on Satan and Spiritual Warfare."

In this age of “tolerance”, acceptance and benevolence, the question, “who is my neighbour?” was answered many years ago. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com The Neighbour Luke 10:25-37 Deuteronomy 6:5 “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Leviticus 19:18 … Continue reading "The Neighbour – A Sermon on the Good Samaritan."

The greatness of a person is seen both in the nature and works of that  person – who he is and what he does. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com Greatness Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 Heir: v.2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things. … Continue reading "Greatness – A Sermon on the Greatness of Jesus Christ."

The virtue of patience is a desirable one. However, patience goes beyond a mere passivity into an active restraint. This sermon examines the patience (restraint) of God and thus indirectly His power. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com Video: The Greatest Exhibition of Power   The Greatest Exhibition of Power Text: The Lord is slow … Continue reading "The Greatest Exhibition of Power – A Sermon on the Patience of God."

If justice is what one expects and mercy is only a wish, then grace lies beyond the wildest imagination. Subscribe to Podcasts Turn to Grace Text: Isaiah 53:6, Luke 15 Lost sheep – The Lost v.3-7 Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and … Continue reading "Turn to Grace – A Sermon on the Prodigal Son."

The question of an afterlife, the question of heaven is an old question – one that young and old people ask . Many books have been written about it with claims of  miraculous experiences. This sermon looks at five pictures that the Bible paints about heaven. Subscribe to Podcasts Pictures of Heaven Colossians 3:1-4 Revelation 22:18–19 … Continue reading "Pictures of Heaven – A Sermon on Heaven."

We are all vulnerable. Not everyone is vulnerable all the time, but all of us are vulnerable at some time. Here are seven situations when we can be vulnerable to sin.   Vulnerability Frustrated Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in … Continue reading "Vulnerability – A Sermon on Human Vulnerability to Sin."

Jesus became fully human and therefore exhibited human emotions and characteristics. During His earthly stay, the bible mentions His tears. Subscribe to Podcasts The Day Jesus Really Cried Luke 19:28-44 1.0 The Context v.28-29 28. After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany … Continue reading "The Day Jesus Really Cried – A Palm Sunday Sermon."

Pure perfection is an attribute that frail human minds cannot even fathom. In this sermon we attempt to understand that essential attribute of God that uniquely sets Him apart from His creation. Subscribe to Podcasts: iTunes | Android | RSS Email: anushdoc@hotmail.com The Third Degree Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Isaiah 7.14 The virgin will be with child and will … Continue reading "The Third Degree – A Sermon on the Holiness of God."

Frugality is commonly seen as a vice, but when appropriately managed, it can be a virtue. This sermon explores this extremely beneficial virtue that God displays.   Subscribe to Podcasts The Frugality of God John 6.12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left … Continue reading "The Frugality of God – A Sermon on How God Doesn’t Waste Anything."

Probably one of the hardest and unnatural things to do, especially in the face of unprovoked oppression, is forgiveness. Subscribe to Podcasts I recently spoke on the issue of forgiveness and mentioned the verse that if we don’t forgive, we will not be forgiven. (Matthew 6: 14, 15). The verse itself is pretty clear with … Continue reading "Forgiveness – A Sermon on Forgiving."

One of the most encouraging things is that, as we pray to God, Jesus is also praying for us. Subscribe to Podcasts The Prayer of Jesus 1.0 Inactive Peter (Reasons for failure) 1.1 Self-confidence Luke 22:33 But he said to Him, “Lord, with You I am ready to go both to prison and to death!” … Continue reading "The Prayer of Jesus – A Sermon on Peter’s Denial of Christ."