Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM

Christ's birth is the only hope that there is light in the darkness. Christ's resurrection is the only hope that we will rise again. Christ's ascension is the only hope that Jesus will come back.

Christmas gave us a new Revelation of God. Christmas showed us the Way to God. Christmas made us a new Creation in Christ.

Christmas reminds us that many old things in our life have to end. Christmas reminds us not to be earthly focused, instead be kingdom focused. Christmas reminds us not to follow traditions, but to follow Christ.

Grace is free as we didn't pay for it. But it is not cheap. That means once we obtain grace we can never neglect or ignore or treat grace cheaply. Grace is Free, but it is costly because it cost God the life of His own Son. Grace is an attribute of our God. We can either allow or resist grace in our lives. ----more----We should never resist grace by our bitterness, pride and by relying on our fles...

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 • Anything negative invites the devil to claim hold • Anything we refuse to do for God by saying excuses invites devil's attention • When we are discouraged the devil waits for us to see if we give-up or overcome----more---- • Your weakest moment is the highest opportunity for the devil to attack • Your soul is attacked when it is unprotected and the devil marks it for him,...

Mark 8:22-26 V 24 And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.” 1. Seeing something is better than not seeing anything 2. Seeing something is one step closer to the miracle 3. Seeing something is a sign for fulfillment----more---- Today God is telling us that, your darkness is going to go away and you will see light at the end of the tunnel soon. Your situation is going to change soo...

It's all in your hands, you can choose what you want to do: 1. It's in your hands to build a better tomorrow 2. It's in your hands to release the blessings 3. It's in your hands to release power & authority

A better way of thanksgiving is by Thanksliving knowing that we don't deserve anything that we have today, by living in contentment with what is given and by seeing good in people and circumstances around us.

This sermon is based on the "Truth & Reconciliation day" observed in Canada on Friday, Sep 30, 2022. God wants us to reconcile not only with Him, but also with the people around us. " The key to reconciliation is your attitude and the key to your attitude is submitting yourself to the sovereign God". We learn this from the life of Joseph as he reconciled with his brothers and father.

Lamentations 3:19-23 (NIV) • It is hard to escape a storm, it is harder to handle the aftermath of a storm. • Post-disaster recovery is important to repair and heal from the damages.----more---- • Rebuilding hope is necessary to get back to normal and fulfill our responsibilities. For all these to happen we must depend on God's unfailing love, compassion and faithfulness.

Be a lamp that gives light. If not, at least be a lampstand. But don't be a basket. Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. ----more----16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glori...

The question is "Where's it all going to end?" - We ask "where's it all going to end" when we see too much of uncertainty around us - We ask "where's it all going to end" by looking at the current situation----more---- - We ask "where's it all going to end" when we see what others are going through - We ask "where's it all going to end" when we don't see any way out But Jesus promised us that He i...

• Clay has no value, but the jewel inside the clay is valuable • God has put potential inside of us, when we develop our God given potential, people will come to know our value • Real transformation exhibits kingdom characters as kingdom of God is within us. • Once you experience transformation within you, transform others.

I believe the best is yet to come because • It happened in the past & it's happening today • If we love, believe & follow Jesus, the best is rest assured • If we are willing to improve, the best is certain. Willing to Believe, Pray, Learn, Change & Serve.

• We are living in a world where battle never ends. • When people around us harm us, God wants us to do two things. • He wants us to allow Him to fight by doing good • He wants us to ask Him to protect us by trusting in Him • When we leave it to God, He has his own way of fighting the battle for us.

As we hear a teacup speak with respect to Jeremiah 18:1-6 this is what God is teaching us. • As the clay is in the hands of the potter, we are in the hands of God. • God knows what He is doing in our lives, so don't be too concerned about your life.----more---- • Even if things are not going on well, we are still in the hands of God. • After all these struggles, something good is going to come out...

• Some of you maybe standing in front of a closed door. • God is telling you that don't wait for a closed door to open. It's not going to open, you need to move ahead. • Some of you may be looking for another door to open. • God is telling you to keep an eye for an open door. God is going to open a new door for you soon.

Final thoughts: • Our lives began in the past (eternal past) even before we were formed. • Our lives are not going to be done even when we leave this earth. • Life is valuable, it must be protected, other lives matter, this life must be used to bless others and to bring glory & honor to our creator.

Today if your life is boring, dull and with no motivation certainly there is something missing. Ask the following questions. 1. Am I saved 2. Am I doing something to save others 3. Am I serving God----more---- 4. Am I serving others You need to believe in Jesus and tell about Jesus to others You need to have a servant heart to serve others.

• When we approach God in prayer and found self-righteous, our prayer is not going to be heard. • Even if we fast and regularly tithe, if our attitude is not right, our prayer is not going to be heard. • Our prayer will be heard only when we humble ourselves realizing our sinfulness----more----• Our prayer will be heard only when we plead for God's mercy to cover our sinfulness.

• Pray for you and for those who are affected by injustice caused to them • God wants His people to cry out to God day and night, until we see justice • If you continue to persist on God asking according to His will, even if it delays, it will certainly come.

In this sermon of the Prayer series we learn, • God wants us to be persistent in our prayer for the right motives that are according to the will of God. • Many things in life won't happen automatically unless we persist in prayer.----more---- • Persisting to achieve wrong desires with wrong motives in prayer leads to sin and is an abomination to the Lord.

3 Reasons why we don't hear God. 1. Damaged/Broken Receiver - Our lives need to be fixed to hear God. 2. Not Tuned In - We need tune our hearts and minds to receive from the right source, that's God. 3. Outside of the Coverage Area - We can't go far away from God, we need to come back to God to hear Him.

Father's blessings are great in the Bible. Fathers who fear the Lord enjoy all these blessings in life. • They eat the labor of their hands • Their wives are so fruitful at the husband's house • Children are like wild olive trees grafter into cultivated olive trees, partaking in all the blessings----more---- • Blessed with long life to see children and children's children Today God may pour these...

True transformation always begins within you. It transforms your desires and then it transforms the purpose of living. Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.