Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM

Key points of this sermon: 1. Resurrection is possible 2. Resurrection is certain 3. Resurrection is promised----more---- Concluding thoughts:  - You are not made to die, you are made to rise  - Resurrection is the hope of Christianity  - God wants us to live as if we are going to live for ever  - Death is a transfer from earth to heaven  - Death is not going to hurt you, because Jesus broke the s...

First of all I would acknowledge David Brickner, executive director of Jews for Jesus for his amazing teaching on Passover that I could borrow some of his teaching resources including the graphics. Get to know the step by step approach of observing Passover. - Searching of the Leaven - Lighting of the festival candles - Significance of pillows in the chairs around the dinner tables ----more---- -...

Our characters not only affect our lives, but they also transport sin and sickness to our future generations. Listen to the sermon to know how curses are passed on to generations and how the chains can be broken.

We were dealing with the real problem of not knowing God's timing in our lives. Certain facts as you follow: 1. There is a time for everything 2. God does things in His time 3. Aligning our timing with God's timing----more---- How do we align with God's rhythm? 1. Knowing the mind of God 2. Abiding in Him 3. Having intimacy with God 4. Led by the Spirit Listen to the sermon to know God's timing in...

A Must Listen Sermon. Here are the highlights of the sermon. Listen the entire sermon to get an answer. - God is sovereign when it comes to healing  - God heals today & He can heal all diseases  - God doesn't heal everyone all the time, He does according to His will  - The original sin is the cause of all sicknesses  - Work on the cross removed the spiritual death, but not the physical death ----m...

Deborah was the only woman judge who judged Israel. We learn couple of leadership qualities from the life of this great woman by name Deborah. 1. Leaders are just instruments in the hands of God, what matters is God's power 2. Leaders exhibit God's tender care for His people 3. Deborah's life is a role model of Godly Faith, Wisdom, Boldness and Worship 4.Women are called, your calling comes throug...

We are here today to learn some of the leadership qualities of this great prophet of all prophets called Elijah. - Elijah was a great leader who appeared on the political and religious scenes to challenge the apostasy (falling apart or renunciation of faith) of his time.  - He challenged the cult leaders like King Ahab and Jezebel and confronted them and their cult religion of Baal worship.  - He...

Daniel speaks - I have seen kingdoms raise and kingdoms fall, I want to tell you that through it all there is one constant thing that we can't deny is that the God in heaven who rules in the kingdom of men and He is in charge. Daniel is trying to teach us "Kingdom of this world is passing away, kingdom of heaven is coming to pass, one thing I know is the most high ruleth in the kingdom of men, and...

Great leaders don't just build walls, they drive people to God once the wall is built. Three leadership qualities we learn from the life of Nehemiah. 1. Leaders take initiative, its always " I " 2. Leaders handle opposition 3. Leaders drive towards spiritual Listen to the sermon to know how they are relevant to you in today's context.

Joshua's leadership tells us that: - Leadership development takes time.  - Leaders ought to be strong and courageous  - Leaders must stand on God's Word and in Prayer Listen to the sermon to learn from Joshua, the courageous leader.

We learnt the from the leadership of Noah that: 1. You are never too old to build 2. You don't need to rely on your past experience 3. Make sure your vision is big enough to include everyone 4. God doesn't make ark, we have to make it Listen to this interesting sermon to know more about the leadership attributes of Noah.

We learnt from Moses - To be zealous and passionate about what we do  - To depend on God in every step of our life  - To have the burden for people as it is a leadership quality  - Some how obtain the favor of God by pleasing Him as Moses did according to Hebrews 11:24 - 26 Quote: Intercession is not a characteristic of a prayer warrior, intercession is a characteristic of a leader. If God is burd...

At the end of this sermon we arrived at the following convictions that we need in our hearts before we further go down in this series. 1. We are all called to lead 2. We are all called to influence 3. We commit to learn from the lives of the OT leaders 4. These men and women are commented by God 5. Leaders are defined by their characteristics 6. True leaders are truly teachable 7. The underlying c...

Today sometime we ask this question: - Why there are struggles for Christians in this world?  - Everything goes well in the life of non-believer, but I believe in Christ, why am I going through this path?  - Since the time I accepted Jesus Christ, I face many challenges and my family is telling me its all because you follow the God of Christians. I believe you will find an answer today if you list...

Luke 14:15 - 24 - The Setting - The Parable - Life priorities taking over kingdom priorities - The alternate plan of the Master - The result of telling excuses----more---- When the necessities of life becomes an excuse for not meeting the kingdom priorities. There is no excuse when it comes to the matter of God. Listen to the sermon to know where your priorities are taking you.  

Genesis 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Mark 5:25 - 34 Here are the topics covered: First group of people - Religious people Second group of people - Needy people Third group of people - Socially neglected Who is this women? What did she do? Faith of this woman What is our faith today?

Ezekiel 37:1-14 A vision of the resurrection from death to life. Summary of the sermon. We saw the  - The situation of God's own people  - Had a closer look at the bones  - In this hopelessness, we saw the hope that God gives But the message to us this morning is  - Your situation doesn't matter for God  - In man's eyes, hope is lost, but in God's eyes hope is still alive  - We are brought to the...

Gospel and Christ are going to be rejected V 1-3 Reason why He was rejected is for us V 4-5 But do you know what we have done V6 What was done to Jesus? V7-9 Now Jesus turned to His Father. Let us see what His father has to say. V 10

God is seeking for intercessors - Can you be the one? Section-1: Biblical basis for Intercession: God is seeking for intercessors Know our position: What are we interceding for? Know the enemy Attitude of our hearts----more---- Section - 2: Engaging in Warfare Total surrender Wear the armor of God Involve the heaven & just be an agent What should I do? Not interceding is a sin Not interceding brin...

Matthew 7:24-27 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken (compare/associate) him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish...

Six titles of the Word of God (V 7-9) 1. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; 2. The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 3. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; 4. The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 5. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; 6. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.----mo...

Want to start asking this question: How do we live when we are nearing the end of this world than ever? When we see the happenings of this world, there is no doubt that the world is nearing to its end. Peter is us in 1 Peter 4:7-11 on how to conduct our selves as the end is nearer than ever.----more---- He is asking us to 1. Be serious and watchful in your prayers 2. Have fervent love for one anot...

The Promise Granted Through Faith - Romans 4:13 - 25 Abraham was holding on to his faith in God until he received the promised blessing. What made Abraham, the Father of many nations a Father of Faith? 1. Abraham knew his God 2. Abraham did not look at the circumstances 3. Abraham did not waver through unbelief 4. Abraham was strengthened in faith 5. Abraham was giving glory to God 6. Now he is fu...

In a wrestling match there are many winning or scoring opportunities. The major ones are Takedown, Escape, Reversal & Near fall. - In our lives at times we wrestle with God to fulfill the desire of our hearts. - God wrestles with us to fulfill His plan in our lives. - But the truth is "God always wins the wrestling match"----more---- When God wrestles with us , it is to change us. We can't change...