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The Preaching Platform
1w ago
A sermon illustration about the danger of anger: It is said that the powerful emperor, Genghis Khan, once went out into the woods for a day’s sport. On the King’s wrist sat his favorite hawk who was trained to hunt down prey. Although there was much expectation among the group about the hunt, to their ..read more
The Preaching Platform
4M ago
A 5-point sermon on Thanksgiving. “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1) Introduction: Soul singer Lionel Ritchie was once deeply impacted by a speech in which his father had honored his mother, on their 37th wedding anniversary. In his speech, Ritchie Senior had lovingly ..read more
The Preaching Platform
5M ago
Preaching From Biblical Journeys Introduction: My mind goes back to my childhood as I begin this article. I remember the first time I rode the train through the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka with my family – a journey considered by many to be one of the most scenic train journeys in the world ..read more
The Preaching Platform
6M ago
Sermon: RENEWING HOPE THROUGH STORMY SEAS Sermon preached at the People’s Church in Sri Lanka – Sunday, 26th June 2022 Introduction: (Illustration of a story related by D.L. Moody that led to a beautiful and well loved hymn being composed). During a sermon he once preached, D. L. Moody spoke about a ship that was ..read more
The Preaching Platform
8M ago
Introduction to sermon titled “Building Blocks for Effective Spiritual Maturity Spiritual: I wonder how many of you received a letter in the post recently. Sadly, we don’t get too many letters by post now, but we do get letters mainly through email. We also get messages on WhatsApp. Maybe you got a letter saying that ..read more
The Preaching Platform
9M ago
Devotional on Kindness: A little child with learning difficulties had a tough time during her first sessions in class and was coping poorly. During the following year however, her learning improved quite dramatically. In case you’re wondering why? – Well, after her first day in the new class, the new teacher called up every child ..read more
The Preaching Platform
1y ago
(This is an outline of a sermon titled ” God Will Never Leave You”, preached at the People’s Church in Sri Lanka on Sunday, 7th April 2024). Opening Illustration: Share a memory of being let down by someone during a moment of crisis. Introduction: Refer to Deuteronomy 31:1-8 a) The nation of Israel was preparing ..read more
The Preaching Platform
1y ago
This reading based around Joseph of Arimathea, is from Day – 21 of the Devotional titled, “Reflections on Passion Week”. The e-book can be purchased on Amazon.com here. (Available on Amazon Kindle and Kindle Unlimited). Scripture: “As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of ..read more
The Preaching Platform
1y ago
Our 21-day Devotional, “Reflections on Passion Week, is now available on Amazon Kindle. It would be a very useful tool to be used in small groups and devotional groups, and for personal reflection during this Season. Get your copy today from the Kindle Store on this link. The Table of Contents for “Reflections on Passion ..read more
The Preaching Platform
1y ago
This is the transcript of a sermon preached at The People’s Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka – Fulfilling God’s Purpose (Genesis 28) You know, I was reading about the well-loved preacher Billy Graham a couple of days ago. It is said that when Billy Graham joined Bible College in the 30’s, he was once asked ..read more