Rev. Susanta Patra preached on the theme ‘The feeling of Gethsemane’ from Matthew 26:36-46 on Maundy Thursday Special Worship. Gethsemane is derived from 2 Hebrew words, gat means a place for pressing oil, shamanim means oils. 4 experiences Jesus went through in the garden: a. Struggles of Jesus: The 1st picture we see here: From His own to loneliness; Captured/tested by the enemy; b. Surrendering of Jesus: Kiss of deception; In the hand of the sinners; Why he surrendered? He was the Sacrificed Lamb of God; He was denied & rejected by the people. c. Strengthening of Jesus: Lk 22:43; …

Mr. Paresh Kumar Das preached on the theme ‘Christ, not Tradition is important’ taken from 1 Peter 1:18-19. Many today cling on to tradition; but they have no change of heart. What matters most to God is a changed heart, a repentant heart. We can celebrate Passion Week year after year, but if there is no change in us spiritually, we are dead on the inside. Let us remember, we are protected by Jesus Christ. We are redeemed by His precious blood shed on the cross more than 2000 years for your sins and mine. What the Lord wants to …

Rev. Dr. Ayub Chhinchani preached on the them ‘Fruitless life/Are we bearing fruits?’ taken from Mark’s Gospel 11:20-26. While this text speaks primarily to Israel, there is also a word of warning here for all people. The Lord Jesus wants us all to know that He is examining our lives. He wants us to know that He is looking for genuine spiritual fruit in our lives. When He finds that fruit, we are blessed. When He does not find it, there is a high price to pay. Let us see the 3 things from this passage and see what it …

Evg. Sandeep Kumar Giri preached on the theme ‘What the suffering of Christ means to us?’ from two portions in the New Testament; Mark 11:11-14 & Revelation 2:8-11. What does His suffering and pain means to the church for you and me today? i) We will be alive again in Him again. Even though we shall die from this earthly body, we shall be resurrected with Him in heavenly bodies. ii) If we will be faithful till the very end; then there is reward for us for sure. He that endures to the very end shall receive the crown of …

Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran preached on the theme ‘Questions to ponder this Palm Sunday’ from Luke 19:28-48. The 7 Questions/thoughts we need ask ourselves today??? 1) Are we prepared for Eternity? Are we living in Christ! Do we have the assurance that if we die tonight, we will go to Heaven? 2) Am I a student of the Word of God? Do I really lay stress on God’s Word. Thy Word is truth and the Scriptures cannot be broken. 3) What is the destination of my procession? We are all pilgrims in progress. Are we on the path of Righteousness …

Er. Sandeep Kumar preached on the theme ‘Lessons on Palm Sunday’ from John 12:12-19 during this year’s Palm Sunday English Service. God wants us to learn 3 things this Palm Sunday: the first thing is so that you would see in your own heart what you are really like? 1) Humility: The humbleness of the spirit and a humble heart. Take a look into your own heart. Have you done that? Have you seen the poverty of your own heart? God wants you to teach humility and you know without a redeemer, you and I can’t make it. God alone knows …