Sermons from the pulpit

  1. Peace, Not Pieces! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Life has its own share of worries and stresses. Wherever we go they are present. Peace does not happen that very often isn’t it? So how do we find peace in a worry-loaded world? (read on...)
    (Added on 29-Jan-2012)
  2. On Bended Knees- Prayer by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Only when you pray can God do the things he wants to do in your life. Only when you pray the glory of the Lord will be revealed in your life. Be a watchman in your knees. (read on...)
    (Added on 15-Jan-2012)
  3. The Fear of God by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We are living in a time where people everywhere are looking for freedom.People do not fear to do anything and ‘do not fear’ is the trend of the modern society .Do we have to live in fear? If so what are we to be afraid of? (read on...)
    (Added on 8-Jan-2012)
  4. On Higher Ground by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We have come to the final minutes of 2011. How grateful are we to God for this year. God has been good to us. He protected us, he provided for us. He gave us food, clothing, shelter, heath, finances, joy, peace. Let’s give thanks to God for 2011 (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Jan-2012)
  5. To be on Higher Ground! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    A lot of what God can do in our life depends on our response to God. God has given us a free will to choose to do good or bad, you can either choose to obey God or disobey God. (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Dec-2012)
  6. Beyond Baby Jesus by Rev. Shine Thomas
    One of the important gifts of Christmas is eternal life in those who believe in him. Eternal life is the highest quality of life we can ever think of. It is life with God, provided by God, and only for those who believe in him. (read on...)
    (Added on 25-Dec-2011)
  7. Child Dedication - 3 by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We always bring before God all the blessings God gives us like cars, bikes, houses etc and how much more important is to bring God’s gift, children to the presence of God and dedicate a child for His glory. (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Dec-2011)
  8. Child Dedication - 2 by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The Bible is very clear saying that our children are a gift of the Lord. Yes, a precious GIFT from God. So the question we is ..."what is our responsibility to preserve this precious gift?" (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Dec-2011)
  9. What is child Dedication? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Parents who dedicate a child are making a vow to the Lord to do everything within their power to raise their child in a godly way publicly before God, family, and church. (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Dec-2011)
  10. How do you celebrate Christmas? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We have come to yet another season of Christmas. By now we are all thinking about Christmas and its preparations. What does Christmas mean to you personally? Does this season make a difference to your life? (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Dec-2011)
  11. Whet Your Appetite! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God created us with an appetite which is essential for our physical survival. No one can survive without food. When we are hungry we eat, after sometime we are hungry and we eat again, and the cycle goes on and we survive. Do you know that God has also created within our hearts a hunger that is spiritual? Do you have an appetite for God? Do you shop at God’s supermarket for your spiritual nourishment? (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Dec-2011)
  12. A fresh start! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Do you feel unhappy with the way things are going in your life and wished they change? Do you wish you could start all over again? Everyone loves to see miraculous transformation in life, but anytime we want to have a change, it requires on our part a faith that it can happen and a mindset that is bold to change things in our life. I believe no matter how dark things look, God can turn things around if you decide to change. (read on...)
    (Added on 20-Nov-2011)
  13. Back to the Bible by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How much importance do you give to God’s word? Do you have a habit of daily meditating on the Word of God? Do you take life’s values and principles from the Bible? The Word of God is a believer’s standard. (read on...)
    (Added on 13-Nov-2011)
  14. Be Prepared by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The high point of a Christian’s life is to spend eternity with God. Are you prepared for the coming of the Lord Jesus? Are you ready? (read on...)
    (Added on 6-Nov-2011)
  15. City Harvest on Fire by Rev. Shine Thomas
    A church on fire for Jesus Christ, not the literal fire but the fire of the Holy Spirit (read on...)
    (Added on 30-Oct-2011)
  16. Recipe For Success by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We are living in a success driven world. Successful people are respected and accepted everywhere. The world would say people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Narayan Murthy, Sonia Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar are all successful in life. Are they successful? Of course they are successful in their own fields which has brought them fame and money. What about the other areas of their life? Are they truly successful in all aspects of their life? I would say No. True success is to be successful in every dimension of a person’s life. (read on...)
    (Added on 23-Oct-2009)
  17. Don’t Live Defeated! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Every person has challenges and setbacks and we all have things that come against us. No matter what comes against us, God never created us to be a defeated person, he created us to be over comers. So when we are going through difficulties, when we are going through a crisis situation, know that God is working out a better outcome and stick to God by faith. (read on...)
    (Added on 16-Oct-2011)
  18. Witnessing Christ by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Moses as a teenager had to leave Egypt and go to Midian. In Midian Moses married a Midianite woman, Jethro’s daughter. After 40 years Moses had the burning bush experience and in response to his call Moses came back to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses, his wife, and 2 children went back to Egypt but apparently Moses sent his family back to Midian at some time in Egypt, perhaps during the plagues of Egypt. (read on...)
    (Added on 9-Oct-2011)
  19. The believer’s judgment -1 by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The Bible portrays God as a judge who will judge every man for what he has done. Now we have been saved and washed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Since Jesus took our sins and bore our punishment on the cross, do we ever have to face a judgment from God? (read on...)
    (Added on 2-Oct-2009)
  20. True Commitment by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Commitment means the act of committing oneself; pledging, engaging, or promising oneself to the other. Commitment is a conscious choice to do something. Not just when I feel like doing it, I do it regularly, as a matter of principle. (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Sep-2011)
  21. The enemy within by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How to handle conflicts that arise from within the team. (read on...)
    (Added on 11-Sep-2009)
  22. Jesus the light by Rev. Shine Thomas
    John begins by telling us who Jesus is: He is God. He is the Creator. Jesus Christ is the originator of Light and Life. In John 1:6-13 Apostle John is further clarifying about the light of Jesus Christ. (read on...)
    (Added on 11-Sep-2011)
  23. Who is Jesus? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    In history many great figures and leaders have come and gone. They fade into the books of history but Jesus Christ influenced man right from creation, the people of his day, Jesus Christ is still influencing the world today, and will continue to do so until all eternity. Jesus Christ is the greatest individual in human history. More books have been written, music composed, pictures painted, and drama performed about Jesus than any other person or religion of the world. Why? When the world religions focus upon the teachings, ideas, and philosophies of their founders and teachers, Christianity is about a personal relationship with Jesus. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Sep-2011)
  24. Walk worthy of your Call by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God wants to hold our hands to help us walk. And when we fall down Father God is always there to pick us back up and lead us into our call. This morning we are going to see understand the purpose of God’s call in our lives. (read on...)
    (Added on 28-Aug-2011)
  25. The faith test - Part 2 by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Last Sunday we saw how we can test our Christian faith; today we are going to see how God tests our faith. (read on...)
    (Added on 14-Aug-2011)
  26. The Faith test – Part 1 by Rev. Shine Thomas
    As the secular world conducts tests to check the condition of our body, our knowledge, the Bible also asks us to test our Christian faith. Today we are going to see the guidelines given in the Bible which can assess our Christian faith. (read on...)
    (Added on 7-Aug-2011)
  27. Getting Out of the Blue by Br. Tommy Liang
    How to deal with depression. (read on...)
    (Added on 21-Aug-2011)
  28. Don't Lose Heart by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you found yourself anytime in a position where everything seems to be going wrong. Maybe you have started something very enthusiastically only to realize that there is no way ahead. Maybe your job or business is going from bad to worse, or maybe your relationships have reached to a point where there is no hope. This morning we are going to see how to deal with discouragement. (read on...)
    (Added on 31-Jul-2011)
  29. You are what you think. by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We all dream to have good, successful lives and many times the reality is just opposite to what we anticipate. We strive for success but get discouraged on the way, we want to have peace but we face conflicts, we want to walk by the Spirit but we end up gratifying the desires of the flesh. Today we are going to see how we can renew our mind. (read on...)
    (Added on 24-Jul-2011)
  30. Keep in step with the Spirit by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Now the Bible asks us to live in the Spirit, filled with the spirit, walk by the Spirit, and be led by the Spirit. (read on...)
    (Added on 17-Jul-2011)
  31. Stiff bones and raised eyebrows! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We come across people who hurt us and we often find it very difficult to forgive them. Every time their name is brought up, it still brings butterflies to our stomach, our heart rate increases, and we feel our blood pressure rising. It’s as though we were reliving the hurts just hearing the person’s name. This morning we are going to study on how to overcome bitterness and anger. (read on...)
    (Added on 10-Jul-2011)
  32. Are you building right (Part 2) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    In part 1 we saw that the foundation of our Christian life is Jesus Christ. It is the recognition that Jesus Christ is the Lord of our life and having a personal relationship with Him. In this final part, we are going to see how we can build a strong Christian life once our foundation is intact. (read on...)
    (Added on 3-Jul-2011)
  33. Are you building right (Part 1) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We are all in the process of building up something in life – we build our career, build relationships, build up marriage, build children up, build houses, build business etc. As we are involved in building things in life I want to ask you today – is your building strong? Will your building stand the test of time? (read on...)
    (Added on 26-Jun-2011)
  34. Don't push me too hard by Rev. Shine Thomas
    There’s always going to be someone around to tell us how to do our job, how to live our life, or how to raise our kids. No matter who you are or what you do, there’s always going to be someone out who thinks they know more than you do. How do you respond when people push you left and right? (read on...)
    (Added on 12-Jun-2011)
  35. We care! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    This morning I am going to speak to you about the purpose our church. (read on...)
    (Added on 5-Jun-2011)
  36. Be the leader of your Destiny by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We are all leaders in our own capacity. You may be an employee, a self employed person, a housewife, a student, or a minister of God. Whatever our role maybe in life we are our own leader and we have to take leadership roles to reach our God-given destiny. This morning we are going to see the biblical principle of handling initiatives, decisions, and responsibilities in life. (read on...)
    (Added on 22-May-2011)
  37. The heart of accountability by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Do we misuse our freedom? Do we misuse our rights and privileges? Do we ever take responsibility for our actions? This morning we are going to see the Christian value of accountability. We are also going to see the different types of accountability mentioned in the Bible. (read on...)
    (Added on 15-May-2011)
  38. When situations are beyond your control! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you come across situations where things in your life have gone beyond your control? Maybe everything had been going smooth but now you feel that you have no more control over those situations. The more you try to correct, the more the situation is getting out of hand and you do not know what to do about it. (read on...)
    (Added on 8-May-2011)
  39. Does God Care? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We usually feel lonely and rejected and some sometimes even tend to think whether God ever cares for me? This morning we are going to see the character of God’s care. We are also going to see how God’s care for us is proportionate to our response to him. (read on...)
    (Added on 1-May-2011)
  40. Are you ready to be judged - Part 2? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We all know Jesus Christ as a loving saviour who came into this world and died for us. He took all our sin and curse on himself and reconnected us back to God. But do you know that Jesus Christ is also a judge and every person will be judged according to what he has done in the body. (read on...)
    (Added on 10-Apr-2011)
  41. Are you ready to be judged - 1? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Judgment is something we all will have to endure sooner or later in life. This morning we are going to see the ways God is going judge people. We are also going to see in detail about the judgment for the believers. My goal for this morning is to prepare you for that judgment day. (read on...)
    (Added on 3-Apr-2011)
  42. Trapped Unaware by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We are in warfare. The attack of the devil comes without warning and many believers are caught unaware. We are supposed to be alert, on guard at all times. Do not be caught unaware. (read on...)
    (Added on 13-Mar-2011)
  43. First things first by Rev. Shine Thomas
    This morning we are going to evaluate our life and see how we can bring about a permanent change in our life for the better. We are also going to see how to prioritize our life so that we can be successful. (read on...)
    (Added on 6-Mar-2011)
  44. Water Baptism by Rev. Shine Thomas
    This morning I want to talk to you about something that every believer in Jesus Christ should do, water baptism. (read on...)
    (Added on 20-Feb-2011)
  45. When in Trouble! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Some of you are facing mountains of problems all alone and you are wondering where you life is heading? Where is God? What will I do now? I did not do anything wrong but why am I still in trouble? (read on...)
    (Added on 20-Feb-2011)
  46. Repentance (Christian Basics) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    When we repent and accept Jesus as Lord we are born again, we live in Christ and Christ lives in us. This morning we are going to have a deeper look at the experience of salvation and repentance. (read on...)
    (Added on 5-Feb-2011)
  47. Salvation (Christian Basics) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    In our text today, we come across a person who had a difficult time understanding the truth of free grace of God which leads a person to heaven. His name was Nicodemus. Jesus explains to this man exactly how a person can go to heaven. (read on...)
    (Added on 30-Jan-2011)
  48. When you are misunderstood! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    What do you do when others misjudge your motives? What do you do when people do not understand your innocence? (read on...)
    (Added on 23-Jan-2011)
  49. Keeping a Positive Attitude (Part 2) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The people that succeed are not necessarily the most talented; they are the most determined in their attitude. They do not see failure as final. When they face obstacles they do not get discouraged, they fight back. Our attitude is a choice that we make about every situation we face. (read on...)
    (Added on 16-Jan-2011)
  50. Keeping a Positive Attitude (Part 1) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Every one has dreams and desires in life. We all have goals that we want to accomplish and we have situations which we believe will turn around in a matter of time. But many often when things take a long time and things are not working out as we expect it to be we get very impatient. That is where the negative thoughts come in. That is where we develop a wrong attitude towards life. This morning we are going to see why keeping a positive attitude is very important. We are also going to see the affects of negative attitude. (read on...)
    (Added on 9-Jan-2011)
  51. You are your Choices by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We make choices on a regular basis and every choice we make leads us closer to or further from our goals. We are already at the first Sunday of 2011. In a matter of 365 days this year will be over and what you choose to do will determine how you end this year. Therefore it is very important that you make the right choices in your life. (read on...)
    (Added on 2-Jan-2011)
  52. Let God Arise (New Year Message 2011) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God is going to arise for his people in 2011. Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of 2011 "Letting God Arise." (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Jan-2011)
  53. Thanksgiving 2010 by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Today is the last Sunday of the year 2010. We have titled today as Thanksgiving Sunday for God’s protection and guidance for this year. (read on...)
    (Added on 26-Dec-2010)
  54. Knowing Christ - Christmas Message by Rev. Shine Thomas
    While most people end the Christmas story with just the birth of Christ, to know the real Christ we need to go beyond the birth of Jesus Christ. (read on...)
    (Added on 25-Dec-2010)
  55. The Shepherds’ Jubilee by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How we can be jubilant in our lives in the midst of our circumstances. How to experience joy in the midst of sorrows? (read on...)
    (Added on 19-Dec-2010)
  56. God's Plan by Pastor Larry Gibb, Australia
    God knows us intimately. He knows our strengths and weaknesses. He has a plan that is made for you. (read on...)
    (Added on 31-Oct-2010)
  57. The Wise Find by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The Bible speaks of a few men who went searching for baby Jesus. If we carefully look at the story of the wise men we can learn some lessons for our Christian life. Therefore let’s look at some facts that we can learn from the story of the wise men. (read on...)
    (Added on 5-Dec-2010)
  58. Antichrist and the Great Tribulation by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Following the rapture of the church, the world will go through a 7-year period called as the Tribulation Period and the man who will be known as the antichrist will start to rule upon the earth. (read on...)
    (Added on 29-Nov-2010)
  59. Introduction to Tribulation by Rev. Shine Thomas
    This morning we are going to see the Biblical prophecy of the end times. In order to understand the biblical prophecy about the end times we have to study Revelation along with the Old Testament prophecies and the gospel according to Matthew. When we put these scriptures together we get the most comprehensive complete view of what God is going to do in future. (read on...)
    (Added on 21-Nov-2010)
  60. What the Will of God is Not? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Today I would like to bring out some wrong methods people use in discerning God’s will. Finally we are going to see what qualities in us will lead us to God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will in our lives. (read on...)
    (Added on 24-Oct-2010)
  61. The Specific Will of God by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you ever wondered for directions in your life as to which course to take? How to lead my life? Where to settle down in life? Should I do this or that? Well I also had times when I battled with all such questions. As life went by I understood the concept that God has a specific will for every day of my life. (read on...)
    (Added on 10-Oct-2010)
  62. God’s Eternal Will by Rev. Shine Thomas
    What is the will of God for your life? Will God ever speak his will to us? Well this is the question man has been battling with ever since he came out of the Garden of Eden. (read on...)
    (Added on 3-Oct-2010)
  63. Overcoming Obstacles by Rev. Shine Thomas
    When the prime minister and his motorcade drive through a town it is usual for people to line the streets to see him. People are ready to overcome any obstacles to see their heroes in life. Let us see some of the obstacles we face when we decide to come to Jesus. We are also going to see the result of truly following Jesus Christ. (read on...)
    (Added on 19-Sep-2010)
  64. Bread of Heaven by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Jesus said the Israelites ate manna, bread that came from heaven and yet died. Jesus said He is the bread from heaven and if anyone eats of Jesus he will not die. What is the bread that Jesus is referring to? (read on...)
    (Added on 12-Sep-2010)
  65. Developing Strong Personality by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How to develop a strong personality based on the Bible. (read on...)
    (Added on 5-Sep-2009)
  66. When Sorrow Met Hope by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Sorrow and pain are normal course of human life. The biggest sorrow that life can bring to us is the death of a loved one. There is overwhelming sorrow in a dead house. This morning we are going to see some biblical truths from Jesus raising the widow’s son at Nain. We are also going to see how Jesus meets our basic needs. (read on...)
    (Added on 29-Aug-2010)
  67. Bringing Down Your Walls by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Are you facing anything that is impossible for you? You have started something with great difficulty but now you feel you must quit. You feel cannot go forward any more. (read on...)
    (Added on 22-Aug-2010)
  68. True Worship by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God expects his people to worship him. The true fact is that most churches and many believers have never worshipped God. Many times we go to church, sing songs, listen to messages but we fail to worship God. We often mistake the means of worship for worship. Song, music, message are all means or elements of worship by they are not worship in themselves. (read on...)
    (Added on 22-Aug-2010)
  69. Yes, We Can! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How we can be people whose love for God helps us to love our country. How we can be good citizens of heaven and earth at the same time? (read on...)
    (Added on 15-Aug-2010)
  70. Don’t Get Weighed Down by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Are you tired? Do you find yourself losing enthusiasm in life because of the burdens that weigh you down? This morning we are going to see the types of burden we face and we are also going to see how we are to deal with our burdens. (read on...)
    (Added on 8-Aug-2010)
  71. Maranatha – Come Lord Jesus by Rev. Shine Thomas
    What are the signs of Jesus's coming? What difference does the coming of Jesus make to me? (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Aug-2010)
  72. You can make a difference by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God created you with a purpose. To fulfill God’s purposes He has given you spiritual Gifts. This morning we are going to study about spiritual gifts. We are going to identify our gifts today. We are also going to see how we can make a difference using our God given gifts. (read on...)
    (Added on 25-Jul-2010)
  73. Building One Another by Rev. Shine Thomas
    People come to Christ and we rejoice. But then we have a responsibility to nurture these new believers and to give the support, acceptance, and fellowship to all come to us for worship. Who is going to nurture them? Who is going to encourage them? We have to help them grow in Christ. (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Jul-2010)
  74. To let go or not? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    People can hurt us in a million ways, and forgiveness isn’t always easy. Whether you’ve been cut off in traffic, accused by an in-law, betrayed by a spouse, badmouthed by a co-worker, or abused by your parents, we are faced with a variety of situations that can hurt us. Ultimately it is you who make the choice of whether you forgive them or keep all hatred in your heart. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Jul-2010)
  75. Seeking the Lost by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you ever thought about the people who are perishing everyday without Jesus? Does your heart miss a beat for the ones without peace and living in sin? They are sure for eternal condemnation but God has given you and me the privilege to go to them and speak the good news of Jesus Christ. (read on...)
    (Added on 27-Jun-2010)
  76. Soar like an Eagle by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Today I want to share with you some thoughts on how to achieve success. What really does it mean to be successful in life? (read on...)
    (Added on 20-Jun-2010)
  77. Touch of Wood by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We must understand there is a solution for every problem that we go through. If God has led you to a circumstance, God also has a way out of that circumstance. (read on...)
    (Added on 13-Jun-2010)
  78. Living in Unity by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Unity is the state or quality of being one, singleness, harmony, undivided. Let's explore the characteristics of a Christian that develops unity. We are also going to see how our unity relates to the Godhead unity. (read on...)
    (Added on 6-Jun-2010)
  79. Understand your calling by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God’s objective for us is to be like His Son Jesus Christ. When we strive to be like Jesus God has a specific plan for each of us. He has a position of leadership, privilege, and authority within His Church for each of us which goes beyond this world into eternity. A Christian is expected to be Christ-like portraying godly values into this darkened world. (read on...)
    (Added on 30-May-2010)
  80. Has your startup hit a dead end by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Why does God lead his children to dead ends and how to respond when you hit a dead end in your life. (read on...)
    (Added on 9-May-2010)
  81. Never be a Quitter by Rev. Shine Thomas
    There is a saying that goes ‘A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.’ Yes, the devil wants us to quit and lose the reward of following Christ but God wants us to finish the race successfully. God has given us the Bible that guides us with tips to run our race efficiently. (read on...)
    (Added on 2-May-2010)
  82. Christian Discipline: Fasting by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Fasting means to abstain from food. Every religion in the world teaches fasting. Let's us see why, when, and how we are to fast in the presence of God. (read on...)
    (Added on 25-Apr-2010)
  83. Christian Discipline – Patience by Rev. Shine Thomas
    This morning we are going to see the definition of Patience. We will see why developing patience is difficult and we are also going to see how we can develop patience in our day to day life. (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Apr-2010)
  84. A Heart Checkup by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Let us have a test of hardened hearts, we will look at how a hardened heart responds, and we will see the consequences of a hardened heart. (read on...)
    (Added on 11-Apr-2010)
  85. Easter Sunday Message: Glory to Glory by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Many teach about Jesus’ glory differently. Let us see what the Bible says about Jesus. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Apr-2010)
  86. Good Friday Message: Near the CROSS! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Let us look at the crucifixion of Jesus. We will also look at some people who were near the cross when Jesus died. We will see how Jesus suffered and died and what the cross means to you and for me. (read on...)
    (Added on 2-Apr-2010)
  87. Hosanna Sunday - Is Jesus weeping over you? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Today is Hosanna Sunday and people and churches across the world are celebrating this day for Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This was the Sunday before the crucifixion of Jesus and Jesus was going from Bethany to Jerusalem. (read on...)
    (Added on 28-Mar-2010)
  88. Being True Despite Disappointments by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Many times in the midst of our perfect obedience to God, we face great challenges in life and encounter failures. In such times we usually tend to blame God and our enthusiasm of Christian life drops. We tend to think why Lord am I facing this situation in spite of obeying you? Why Lord why? (read on...)
    (Added on 21-Mar-2010)
  89. Evangelism Simplified by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Witnessing Christ or evangelism is one of the most neglected commands of the Bible. We come to church, enjoy the privileges that we have in Christ but we hardly talk about Jesus to anyone. Listen to Jesus’ final words to his disciples: Mark 16:15 15He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. It is a sad fact that most Christians have neither personally led anyone to Christ nor have shared their faith with an unbeliever. (read on...)
    (Added on 7-Mar-2010)
  90. Welcome to God’s Credit Card by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Suppose you have a need and you do not have the money to meet the need, what do we usually do? We usually borrow or take a loan or apply for a credit card. Now what if in the midst of your needs God comes to you and hands over a credit card, no limits, no annual charges, no interest; and God tells that you can use as much money you want for fulfilling your daily needs. Would that make you happy? (read on...)
    (Added on 28-Feb-2010)
  91. Never Compromise by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We all have been chosen, called, and separated by God for true worship. In our walk in faith do we really stand up for what is right? Do you feel a little bit of obedience and a little of the world is okay for a Christian? Do you follow the worldly culture and customs and in turn compromise on the values and principles of the Word of God? (read on...)
    (Added on 21-Feb-2010)
  92. Love Unconditional by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Today is Valentines Day, the so called day of love. Today couples like to be with each other. Young people wait for this day to propose the one they love. The key word to this day is a 4 letter word called ‘LOVE.’ (read on...)
    (Added on 14-Feb-2010)
  93. Dealing with Correction by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We usually like to associate ourselves with people who praise us or celebrate us. We have a feeling what we do is always right and we want people to praise us. We do not like anyone pointing their finger at our mistakes, and if anyone does point out our mistakes we tend to hate that person. (read on...)
    (Added on 7-Feb-2010)
  94. The faith that stopped Jesus by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God is very powerful to change your conditions today. If you are seated here with any particular burden or need, you can go out changed and transformed today morning. The key to your deliverance is your faith. Nothing is impossible by my God but how is your faith today? (read on...)
    (Added on 24-Jan-2010)
  95. Binding the Strongman by Rev. Shine Thomas
    When a child of God walks the spiritual path of life the devil tries to attack him. The devil is not bothered about the nonbelievers but he cannot stand a believer. Therefore he tries to attack him. Understand it is a big army against you. Therefore we got to bind the strongman to be successful in our lives. (read on...)
    (Added on 26-Jan-2010)
  96. The Way Ahead! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    When God leads his children their future is always clear and God specifically guides them. Is your future heading anywhere? (read on...)
    (Added on 17-Jan-2010)
  97. Something New in my LIFE! by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Do you feel your life is just getting nowhere? You feel you are doing the same routine again and again, day after day. You feel you are in a sort of stuck-up position where you feel you cannot do anything to change your present condition with absolutely no hope. It is a desert experience and you feel very dry. Somehow with a lot of baggage on your back you are pulling on. (read on...)
    (Added on 10-Jan-2010)
  98. Hindrance to Restoration by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The year 2010 is the year of the Lord’s favour. God spoke to us on 31st night that this year He is going to do some new beginnings in our lives. The devil is fighting hard to stop the restoration and new beginnings in our lives. He wants us to be defeated and not achieve what God has promised us. If you can understand his tactics you can be watchful and achieve what God wants you to this year. (read on...)
    (Added on 3-Jan-2010)
  99. New Year Message: The year of the Lord’s Favour by Rev. Shine Thomas
    By God’s grace we have come to the final minutes of the year 2009. I was glancing through the world events, events in the church, and events in many of your lives in 2009.But I thank God He brought us safe to this moment. We had difficulties but God was with us. (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Jan-2010)
  100. Are you a debtor? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Success and failure is a part of life. When we face failure we tend to blame others for it. When successful, our tendency is to take credit for it. When we are successful we often give the credit to our: Hard Work, Ability, Finances, Friends, Parents, God, Good Luck, Fate, Stars, Coincidence. We say they all have been good to us. (read on...)
    (Added on 27-Dec-2009)
  101. The Real Christmas by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Different people look at Christmas differently. Christmas is celebrated differently by a child, youngster, parent, orphan, and widow. Christmas is different for a rich man and a poor man. What is the good news of Christmas for you? Yes, what is Christmas for you personally in your day to day struggle? (read on...)
    (Added on 25-Dec-2009)
  102. Secret to Healthy Relationships by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Man is a social being, that is why relationships are very important to us. We share relationships with our parents, spouse, children, relatives, church members, colleagues, friends, and neighbours. Every relation has its own levels of respect, communication, and intimacy. God wants us to share healthy relationships with people in our contact. (read on...)
    (Added on 20-Dec-2009)
  103. Virgin Birth – Myth or Reality? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The Bible says Jesus was born of Virgin Mary. Was Jesus really born to a virgin or was Jesus born out of an illegitimate relationship out of wedlock? Did the first century Christians try to cover up the story of their saviour with the idea of a virgin birth? Does other God’s of this world too also claim to have had a virgin birth? (read on...)
    (Added on 13-Dec-2009)
  104. Remembering the Lord's table by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The Christmas season has started; however, we will start this Christmas by remembering the death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus has given us the Lord’s Table to remember his death. (read on...)
    (Added on 6-Dec-2009)
  105. Money, the best way to use it by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Money or wealth is a major part of our life. We deal with money every day. Jesus talked about money more than any other subject. Money is a good thing give to us by God, but if money is not managed properly it can be disastrous. Study says 64% of the couples argue over money related issues, 54% of divorces are money related. God has a plan for our money and God has guidelines in the Bible on how to use our money. (read on...)
    (Added on 29-Nov-2009)
  106. Man’s Response to God’s Call by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God’s will for your life is not fixed. In our spiritual life too God gives us different roles as we mature and grow in Christ. Do not ever think that you will continue to do what you do now forever. God’s will is not fixed. He has something higher for everyone here as days go by. God always leads his children to a higher relationship, higher call, and a higher responsibility, but many times when God gives spiritual promotion to his people we are not willing to take it up. We always respond negatively. (read on...)
    (Added on 22-Nov-2009)
  107. Demons – Are they real? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you heard people speaking about the devil or the demons? Have you heard people saying they had a demon posession? Are demons real or are they some cooked up stories that came from our great, great grandmother? Is demon posession real? (read on...)
    (Added on 15-Nov-2009)
  108. God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary tasks by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How many of you feel you are an average/ordinary person in life? Maybe you have a good job, good family, but you would rate yourself as an average person. There are still unfulfilled promises in your life. Maybe you are a failure and good for nothing kind of person. Well, I have good news for you. God never fails to fulfill his promises and God always uses his people to accomplish his purposes. (read on...)
    (Added on 7-Nov-2009)
  109. Submission by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Submission meaning: Voluntary attitude of giving in, putting others first, to obey. The act of submitting to the authority of another person. (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Nov-2009)
  110. Wilderness Experience by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Why do we face wilderness experience in our life? Where is God when we face problems, and how does God use our wilderness experience to fulfill his promises in our life? (read on...)
    (Added on 25-Oct-2009)
  111. Lord, Use Me by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you ever felt why God is using some and not using others for His glory? Have you ever felt useless and without value in God’s work? God values everyone that He has created and everyone has an opportunity to be used by God. Many times we do not realize God’s opportunities in our life. The Bible has a lot of examples of people used by God. God even used a donkey to prophesy in the Bible. If God can use anything, God can use you. (read on...)
    (Added on 18-Oct-2009)
  112. Immediately After Rapture (Series: Revelation) by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Heaven is perfect and we will be perfect, content, and happy in heaven. But what about those who are left behind on earth after the rapture? What will they experience? (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Oct-2009)
  113. Are you a Truthful Person? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Are you known to be a truly honest person? Do people question your genuineness in what you say? Do you tell the truth even when it costs you something? (read on...)
    (Added on 27-Sep-2009)
  114. Haste Makes Waste by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Are you hasty about doing things in your life. Maybe you have acted in haste in your life, your relationships, your finances, your job etc and ended up causing more harm to you than good. Maybe you are about to take a big step and you do not know when is the right time, God can help you today. (read on...)
    (Added on 13-Sep-2009)
  115. The Heavenly Government by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We always lose out when we try to compromise with sin. It will consume us in the end. A great mistake a child of God commits is to compromise his/her Christian faith with this world. Anytime you compromise with evil, evil wins every time. Anytime you compromise with the Word of God, the devil wins and you lose. (read on...)
    (Added on 6-Sep-2009)
  116. Jesus, the one-stop solution by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Where do you go when you have problem? Where do you go when you feel the issues of life are overtaking you? The secret of a successful person is to know where to go when you have a problem or when you are in need. (read on...)
    (Added on 30-Aug-2009)
  117. Letter to the Church at Pergamum - Compromising Christian Standards by Rev. Shine Thomas
    We always lose out when we try to compromise with sin. It will consume us in the end. A great mistake a child of God commits is to compromise his/her Christian faith with this world. Anytime you compromise with evil, evil wins every time. Anytime you compromise with the Word of God, the devil wins and you lose. (read on...)
    (Added on 1-Mar-2009)
  118. First Love – Letter to the Church at Ephesus by Rev. Shine Thomas
    I heard someone speaking about his first love. He was talking about the long meetings, long walks he had with his fiancee after their engagement. They often looked at the blue sky and dreamt of living in their own house and days used to just run like minutes. This love went into their marriage. Whatever they spoke or did was out of love. Love was patient, kind, selfless, long suffering and so on. This is first love. (read on...)
    (Added on 22-Feb-2009)
  119. Growing in Spiritual Maturity by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God wants us to grow and mature spiritually. Do you feel you are growing in your spiritual life? Are you growing in your faith and devotion to God or do you feel that you are still a spiritual baby with less or no growth at all who needs a lot of attention? (read on...)
    (Added on 15-Feb-2009)
  120. Why settle for less when God gives you the best? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How many of you have started for something big in life and ended up with something small? In the process you have compromised your life, compromised your calling and settled for something small. God wants you to have the best in life, so do not compromise God’s standards. (read on...)
    (Added on 8-Feb-2009)
  121. Letter to the Church at Smyrna - Perseverance by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you ever felt like you are losing your patience waiting for God’s promises in your life? Times you may feel nothing in your life seems to be coming near the promise. Perseverance is trusting God no matter how painful or difficult your situation is. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)
  122. Introduction to Revelation and the vision of the glorified Christ by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Revelation marks the end of man’s earthly existence and starting a new existence that is divine. From the first century Christians are waiting for this revelation but it has never happened. The fact is that when things begin to happen, it will all be very sudden, speedy, and short-lived. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)
  123. Facing life’s storms by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Have you experienced storms in your life? Times when things just did not make sense. Times when our problems seemed big and faith seemed so small. This morning I want to speak to you how the disciples dealt with the storm. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)
  124. The faith of the Centurion by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God expects his children to be people of extraordinary faith. He wants us to look at our circumstances through the eyes of faith. The Bible says faith can move mountains. How is your faith now? (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)
  125. When God is silent by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Silence is painful for the receiver. When God is silent it can be even painful. How long has it been that God has spoken to you? How long has it been that your prayers are unanswered? (read on...)
    (Added on 3-Feb-2009)
  126. Signs of the Lord's coming by Rev. Shine Thomas
    The Bible gives us some clear cut signs regarding Jesus' coming. If we study the Bible carefully, we can see the fulfillment of many of those signs and we will come to know how close we are to rapture. (read on...)
    (Added on 5-Oct-2008)
  127. God's Covenant with Abraham by Rev. Shine Thomas
    How many of you have received promises from God? It is always exciting to get a promise, but waiting for that promise to fulfill is a painful process. Maybe you are praying hard and tired of waiting for the promise. Let us see what the Word of God says about achieving our promises in our spiritual life. (read on...)
    (Added on 28-Sep-2008)
  128. Anger - A Biblical Perspective by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Anger is a powerful emotion. It can be used either in productive or destructive ways. When we get angry our anger is mixed with physical and emotional changes. It produces adrenaline. When we are angry our emotions are on the edge and we say and do things which we normally would not do. Once our anger is resolved we may still have to deal with the energy or adrenaline it produces. It has to go somewhere. Some release their anger on the other person; a spouse or a friend. Some release their anger on objects, yet some suppress their anger until they get angry the next time. Is our anger good or bad? Is it good for you to get angry? What does the Bible say about anger? (read on...)
    (Added on 21-Sep-2008)
  129. The Integrity of Abraham by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Integrity in the dictionary means a person who has high moral standards. They always seek the right ways; they do not have any shortcuts to achievements. There is something called biblical integrity and that is what God expects us to have. Biblical integrity means seeking the standards and ways of God. Yes, God wants us to maintain His standards in our lives. Our integrity can be tested in real life situations. How do you respond to problems in your life? Do you maintain Godly standards in your trials? (read on...)
    (Added on 14-Sep-2008)
  130. Are you ready? by Rev. Shine Thomas
    From the very beginning of the church, believers are waiting for the second coming of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering. Are you ready for the coming of our Lord? (read on...)
    (Added on 7-Sep-2008)
  131. Healing at the Pool by Rev. Shine Thomas
    What are the problems we are facing today? Maybe for years we are praying about it. The problem has become a part of our life and we have the same life routine everyday. Many of you are crying for a change this today. Lord, maybe I could change this; change that in my life etc.. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)
  132. The Altars of Abram by Rev. Shine Thomas
    God called Abram out of idol worship and promised blessings upon him. Abram set out to the call of God. We see in the Bible God blessed Abram as He promised. But before God could bless him, before Abram was known as the father of many nations, before Issac was born Abram did something. Abram built altars for the Lord. Abram was blessed because of his altars. No one in his generation did build altars to the Lord. If you have a personal altar God will definitely keep up his promises and lead us wonderfully. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)
  133. Abraham and the Call of God by Rev. Shine Thomas
    Some people believe God calls only Christians. Some believe God calls only pastors and church leaders. The fact is God calls everyone and the call of God is open to all who believe in Him. In other words the call of God is open to them who listens to the voice of the Lord. Many people in the Bible heard the call of God, some obeyed and those who obeyed God blessed. Let us see the life of one man who listened to the call of God and obeyed God. (read on...)
    (Added on 4-Feb-2009)