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August 5, 2018

The Headcovering: Long Hair or a Fabric Covering? Just in Church or for Everyday Life?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Headcovering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26–14:35, 1 Corinthians 1:2–1:2, 1 Corinthians 11:17–11:18, Acts 21:8–21:9, Esther 6:12–6:12, Hebrews 1:12–1:12, Ezekiel 16:13–16:13, Ezekiel 27:7–27:7, 1 Corinthians 11:15–11:15, Matthew 8:8–8:10

July 22, 2018

Heralding the Gospel Without Shame - Sermon #5

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Gospel Scripture: Romans 1:16–1:17

July 7, 2018

Defending Ourselves From the Three-headed Dog of Pride

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Pride Scripture: Matthew 6:1–6:4

July 1, 2018

The Headcovering: Cultural or Counter-Cultural

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Headcovering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1–11:3

May 21, 2018

Four Keys to Changing Others' Hearts - Sermon #4

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 1:8–1:15

April 3, 2018

Destroying the Propaganda that Harms and Divides Us - Sermon #3

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Division Scripture: Romans 1:5–1:7

April 1, 2018

God's Love Creates a New Life of Surrender and Love for our Enemies

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Love of enemies Scripture: Matthew 5:43–5:48

March 30, 2018

From Servants to Slaves: Recasting our Identity - Sermon #2

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Slave of Christ Scripture: Romans 1:1–1:4

March 11, 2018

Responding to Injustice with Nonviolent and Generous Love

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Nonresistance Scripture: Matthew 5:38–5:42

February 11, 2018

Oaths: The World's Substitute for Consistent Truthfulness

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Oaths Scripture: Matthew 5:33–5:37, James 5:12

January 21, 2018

Divorce and Remarriage...What Does Jesus Say?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Divorce Scripture: Matthew 5:31–5:32, Mark 10:1–10:12

January 7, 2018

Introduction to the Book of Romans - Sermon #1

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans

December 24, 2017

Give me children or I die

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Motherhood Scripture: Exodus 2:1–2:4, 1 Timothy 2:8–2:15, 1 Timothy 5:13–5:15, Titus 2:5–2:5, Titus 2:10–2:10

November 5, 2017

Winning the life-or-death battle against lust

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Lust Scripture: Matthew 5:27–5:30

October 22, 2017

From the fruit to the root: dealing with anger

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Anger Scripture: Matthew 5:21–5:26

October 8, 2017

Is the Old Testament binding for Christians?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Old Covenant Scripture: Matthew 5:17–5:20

September 24, 2017

How your thoughts can break or bring unity in the church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Unity Scripture: Philippians 4:8–4:8

September 17, 2017

Salt and light: If Jesus is the I am, what are you?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Salt and light Scripture: Matthew 5:13–5:16

August 20, 2017

Persecution that produces joy and power

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Persecution Scripture: Matthew 5:10–5:12

August 6, 2017

How to wage peace in a conflict-ridden world

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Peacemaking Scripture: Matthew 5:9–5:9

July 9, 2017

Purity of heart is to will one thing

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Purity Scripture: Matthew 5:8–5:8

June 25, 2017

Your life story pivots around mercy

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Mercy Scripture: Matthew 5:7–5:7

June 11, 2017

Hungry for righteousness

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Righteousness Scripture: Matthew 5:6–5:6

May 14, 2017

Our spearhead is gentleness

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Meekness Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:1–37:11, James 1:21

April 30, 2017

A call to mourn and weep

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Repentance Scripture: Matthew 5:4

April 2, 2017

Blessed are the poor in spirit

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Humility Scripture: Matthew 5:3

March 19, 2017

The misunderstood, life-giving, and surprising Sermon on the Mount

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Life Scripture: Matthew 5:1–5:2

March 5, 2017

When fish turn into fishermen

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Following Jesus Scripture: Matthew 4:12–4:25

February 19, 2017

The armory of "It is written"

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Testing Scripture: Matthew 4:1–4:11

January 29, 2017

A chain of humility leads to dove power

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Baptism Scripture: Matthew 3:1–3:17, Luke 7:29–7:30

December 11, 2016

Relentlessly seeking the King

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Seeking Jesus Scripture: Matthew 2:1–2:12

October 16, 2016

The new humanity is born

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Matthew Topic: Jesus' birth Scripture: Matthew 1:1–1:16

September 18, 2016

Identifying the problem

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Heart Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2–11:3

August 28, 2016

Multiplication & Discipleship

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Discipleship

August 21, 2016

Biblical unity

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Unity Scripture: Luke 11:17, Jude 1:3, John 17:17–17:23, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Philippians 2:2, Romans 16:17–16:18, Psalm 133:1–133:3

August 5, 2016

Spiritual warfare a rescue mission for the human race

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: City on a Hill Bible School Topic: Lessons from Urban Christianity

August 4, 2016

Avoiding drift in the church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: City on a Hill Bible School Topic: Lessons from Urban Christianity

August 2, 2016

The surprising way to change the world

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: City on a Hill Bible School Topic: Lessons from Urban Christianity

August 1, 2016

Jesus calls His church to the city

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: City on a Hill Bible School Topic: Lessons from Urban Christianity

July 24, 2016

Relating faith, career choice, and the church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Vocation Scripture: Matthew 16:18–16:19, 1 Corinthians 7:20–7:24, Ephesians 1:18

July 17, 2016

Is obedience easy or hard?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Obedience Scripture: 1 John 5:3

July 10, 2016

How to tame a perfectly wild church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Expansion Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–4:16

June 26, 2016

Jesus' ascension gifts

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Spiritual gifts Scripture: John 17:4, Ephesians 4:1–4:16, 1 Peter 5:4, Acts 14:14, Philippians 2:25

June 19, 2016

The power of hope

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Hope Scripture: Colossians 1:3–1:5

June 12, 2016

Counting the cost of following Jesus

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Following Jesus Scripture: Luke 14:12–14:35

May 22, 2016

Conflict resolution that produces unity and power

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Power Scripture: Numbers 36:1–36:13

May 1, 2016

Jesus our refuge

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Jesus Scripture: Numbers 35:1–35:34

April 17, 2016

What seems innocent can destroy you

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Destruction Scripture: Numbers 33:1–34:29

March 27, 2016

Are you living where God wants you?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: God's will Scripture: Numbers 32:1–32:42

February 28, 2016

Unstoppable power through the Lord's command

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Power Scripture: Numbers 31:1–31:54, 2 Corinthians 7:10–7:11

January 31, 2016

Promises that heal your future

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Commitment Scripture: Numbers 30:1–30:16

January 10, 2016

Sanctifying our time to the Lord

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Time Scripture: Numbers 28:1–29:40

December 6, 2015

Women and men of valor

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Courage Scripture: Numbers 27:1–27:23

November 29, 2015

God speaks: do we have ears to hear?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: God's judgment Scripture: Numbers 26:1–26:65

November 1, 2015

When the system breaks down into sin, who will rise up?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Zeal Scripture: Numbers 25:1–25:18

September 27, 2015

Our curse-breaking God

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Power of God Scripture: Numbers 23:1–24:25, Deuteronomy 23:5

September 27, 2015

Our curse-breaking God

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Blessing Scripture: Numbers 23:1–24:25, Deuteronomy 23:5

September 13, 2015

Hallmarks of false prophets and false Christians

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: False prophets Scripture: Numbers 22:1–22:41, Deuteronomy 2:9, Proverbs 28:9

August 16, 2015

Transformation from a life of defeat to a life of victory

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Victory Scripture: Numbers 21:1–21:35, Joshua 9:9–9:10, Psalm 135:8–135:12

July 12, 2015

How to surpass previous generations in the faith

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Faithful obedience Scripture: Numbers 20:1–20:29, Psalm 90:7–90:17, Psalm 119:97–119:100

June 28, 2015

The cleansing power of Jesus' blood

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Blood of Christ Scripture: Numbers 19:1–19:22, Hebrews 9:13–9:14

June 14, 2015

The Christian's job description and the covenant of salt

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Covenant Scripture: Numbers 18:1–18:32, Leviticus 2:11–2:13, 2 Chronicles 13:1–13:5, 1 Peter 4:12–4:19

June 7, 2015

God's final solution for grumbling, complaining, and shame

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Gratitude Scripture: Numbers 17:1–17:13

May 17, 2015

Overcoming shame by looking at Jesus

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Jesus Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–12:2

May 10, 2015

Moving from man-centered to Jesus-centered faith

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Worship Scripture: Numbers 16:1–16:50, Psalm 84:1–84:12

May 3, 2015

In Him we live and move and have our being

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Life

April 19, 2015

Getting back on track after serious sin

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Sin Scripture: Numbers 15:1–15:41, Luke 14:26, Luke 14:33, James 1:16, Psalm 16:11

April 5, 2015

Life's turning points and overcoming despair

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Hope Scripture: Numbers 14:1–14:45

March 15, 2015

But giants...but God!

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Power of God Scripture: Numbers 13:1–13:33, Deuteronomy 1:19–1:23

February 22, 2015

Responding to trials with the meekness of Jesus

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Trials Scripture: Numbers 12:1–12:16, Isaiah 30:15, James 3:14–3:16

February 1, 2015

Complaining and the graves of craving

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Enemies of faith Scripture: Numbers 11:1–11:35

January 18, 2015

Arise, O Lord, and let your enemies be scattered

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Warfare Scripture: Numbers 10:1–10:36

January 4, 2015

How to find the will of God

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: God's will Scripture: Numbers 9:15–9:23

December 21, 2014

Correctly understanding the atonement

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Atonement Scripture: Numbers 9:1–9:14, Colossians 1:13, 1 John 3:8, Colossians 2:15, Deuteronomy 32:8, Psalm 96:5

December 7, 2014

The true fire and sacrifice of God

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Sacrifice Scripture: Numbers 8:1–8:26, Exodus 25:8–25:9, Romans 12:1–12:2

November 30, 2014

How to be a lukewarm Christian

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Repentance Scripture: Revelation 3:14–3:22

November 23, 2014

Recorded in the ledger of heaven

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Offering Scripture: Numbers 7:1–7:89, 2 Corinthians 14:26

November 16, 2014

Love with knowledge and discernment

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Love Scripture: Philippians 1:1–1:11

November 2, 2014

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Vanity Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Psalm 31:6, Psalm 60:11

October 5, 2014

The beauty of God's blessing

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: God's blessing Scripture: Numbers 6:22–6:27, Psalm 127:3–127:4

September 28, 2014

Want spiritual power? Try separation

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Separation Scripture: Numbers 6:1–6:21, Lamentations 4:7, Luke 1:15, Amos 2:11–2:16, Matthew 2:23

September 14, 2014

Three dimensions of sin

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Sin Scripture: Numbers 5:1–5:31

August 24, 2014

The expansion of the church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Expansion Scripture: Matthew 11:19, John 15:15, Mark 4:30–4:32

August 10, 2014

Understanding God's transcendence and immanence as keys to joy and victory

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Joy Scripture: Numbers 4:1–4:49, Hebrews 4:15

August 3, 2014

Acceptable worship and a better redemption

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Worship Scripture: Numbers 3:1–3:51, Hebrews 12:18–12:29, 1 Peter 1:17–1:19

July 20, 2014

The eternal ripples of righteousness and sin

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Eternity Scripture: Numbers 1:47–2:34, 1 Corinthians 11:34, Genesis 29:31–30:23, Genesis 35:16–35:22, Genesis 49:1–49:10, Exodus 32:15–32:29, Genesis 44:18–44:34

July 13, 2014

Foundations of biblical righteousness and group structure

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Numbers Topic: Righteousness Scripture: Numbers 1:1–1:46

July 6, 2014

Fashion, jewelry, and immodesty: expressions of pride and enemies of faith

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Pride Scripture: John 8:31–8:51, John 5:44, 1 Timothy 2:8–2:10, Isaiah 66:1, Luke 8:27, Acts 19:16, Revelation 16:13–16:15, Revelation 17:4, Isaiah 47:1–47:2, Luke 17:1

June 15, 2014

Divorce and remarriage: Part 3 - Paul's teachings and exposing the modern view

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Divorce and Remarriage Topic: Teachings of Paul

June 8, 2014

Divorce and remarriage: Part 2 - Jesus' teachings

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Divorce and Remarriage Topic: Teachings of Jesus

June 1, 2014

Divorce and remarriage: Part 1 - understanding marriage

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Divorce and Remarriage Topic: Marriage

May 18, 2014

Unity versus truth - keeping the church strong

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Truth Scripture: Romans 16:17–16:27

May 11, 2014

Glimpses into the apostolic church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Apostolic church Scripture: Romans 16:1–16:16

April 27, 2014

Identity, a biblical vision, and agony in prayer

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Prayer Scripture: Romans 15:22–15:33

April 6, 2014

Three principles of church life and heart life

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Heart Scripture: Romans 15:14–15:21

March 23, 2014

The God of hope

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Hope Scripture: Romans 15:1–15:13

March 9, 2014

Romans 14:13-23 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 14:13–14:23

March 2, 2014

Romans 14:1-13 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 14:1–14:13

February 16, 2014

Weapons of light and the clothing of the king

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Light Scripture: Romans 13:8–13:14

February 9, 2014

Romans 13:1-7 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 13:1–13:7

February 2, 2014

Abhor what is evil and overcome evil with good

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Overcoming evil Scripture: Romans 12:9–12:21

January 26, 2014

Spiritual gifts and prophecy in church life

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Spiritual gifts Scripture: Romans 12:3–12:8

December 29, 2013

Metamorphosis: the foundation of the victorious life

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Victory Scripture: Romans 12:1–12:2

December 22, 2013

Romans 10:16-11:36 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 10:16–11:36

December 1, 2013

Romans 9:30-10:15 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 9:30–10:15

November 24, 2013

God's sovereignty, hardening, and the dismantling of Calvinism (to be posted later)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: God's sovereignty Scripture: Romans 9:14–9:29

November 17, 2013

Eroding the foundations of the new Calvinism (to be posted later)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Calvinism Scripture: Romans 9:6–9:13

November 3, 2013

The importance of theology for biblical emotions and self-giving love

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Topic: Love Scripture: Romans 9:1–9:5

October 27, 2013

Romans 8:29-39 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 8:29–8:39

October 13, 2013

Romans 8:18-28 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 8:18–8:28

October 6, 2013

Romans 8:1-17 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 8:1–8:17

September 29, 2013

Romans 7:1-24 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 7:1–7:24

September 22, 2013

Romans 6:15-23 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 6:15–6:23

September 15, 2013

Romans 6:11-14 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 6:11–6:14

September 1, 2013

Romans 6:1-11 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 6:1–6:11

August 18, 2013

Romans 5:12-21 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 5:12–5:21

August 11, 2013

Romans 5:1-11 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 5:1–5:11

August 4, 2013

Romans 4:1-25 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 4:1–4:25

July 28, 2013

Romans 3:21-31 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 3:21–3:31

July 21, 2013

The Lord's supper (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Communion

July 14, 2013

Introduction to the Lord's supper (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Communion

July 7, 2013

Romans 2:17-3:20 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 2:17–3:20

June 30, 2013

Romans 2:1-16 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 2:1–2:16

June 23, 2013

Romans 1:18-32 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 1:18–1:32

June 16, 2013

Romans 1:16-17 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 1:16–1:17

June 9, 2013

Romans 1:8-17 (audio to be posted later in 2018)

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Series: Book of Romans Scripture: Romans 1:8–1:17

October 27, 2012

Autopsy of a dead church

Speaker: Finny Kuruvilla Topic: Deadness