In this New Year’s service sermon titled “The Blessed Man,” Rev. James Khongsai expounds Psalm 1, setting before us the timeless contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Preached on January 4th, this Reformed exposition calls believers to delight in the law of the Lord, to walk wisely in a fallen world, and to begin the year rooted in God’s Word and promises. A Christ-centered reminder of true blessedness, preached at Immanuel International Church.

In this sermon titled “God is Our Refuge and Strength in Times of Trouble,” Rev. James Khongsai expounds Psalm 46 with pastoral clarity and deep biblical conviction. Speaking into a world marked by global instability, personal trials, and societal chaos, Rev. James reminds us that God remains the unshakable refuge of His people.

The sermon traces three themes: 1) God’s unchanging help shown throughout history, 2) His steady presence among His people, and 3) His sovereign control over world events. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and examples from Israel’s story, Rev. Khongsai shows how God delivers His people in His perfect timing and ensures that evil does not prevail.

The message closes with a call to “Be still and know that I am God,” urging believers to rest in the Lord who knows their sorrows, carries their burdens, and completes His good work in them.

Tune in to be strengthened, encouraged, and reminded of the God who remains our refuge in every season.

In this sermon, Rev. James Khongsai of Imanuel International Church, New Delhi expounds Luke 2:22–38, reflecting on the presentation of Jesus at the temple and the Spirit-led testimonies of Simeon and Anna. The message emphasizes that Christ is revealed as Savior from His very birth, displaying God’s sovereign purpose in salvation.

Through Simeon’s prophecy and Anna’s joyful proclamation, listeners are reminded that Jesus brings both salvation and opposition, comfort and suffering, while exposing the true intentions of the heart. The sermon encourages believers to trust the work of the Holy Spirit, rest in God’s sovereign grace, and persevere in faith and gospel witness, knowing that salvation comes through simple faith in Jesus Christ alone.

In this Christ-centered homily on Luke 2:8–14 given by Bro. Amal David, we are drawn into the quiet fields of Bethlehem where God chose to reveal His glory—not to kings or rulers, but to humble shepherds faithfully carrying out their daily work. This message challenges our common assumptions about work, worship, and devotion, reminding us that ordinary callings are not obstacles to God’s presence but often the very places where His glory is made known.

Engaging with the rich theological insights of the Reformed confessions—the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort, and Westminster Confession—this homily explores the profound meaning of the angelic proclamation: “Glory to God in the highest.” What is the glory of God? Can it be increased or diminished? And what does Christ’s incarnation reveal about God’s eternal, unchanging majesty?

From the manger to the cross, we see how the fullness of God’s glory is most vividly revealed in Jesus Christ—the radiance of the Father’s glory, veiled in humility, yet complete in His divine essence. This message also points us to the glory of salvation: the glory Christ secures for His people through redemption, resurrection, and restored communion with God.

A reflective and pastoral call marks the close of this homily, urging believers to embrace a quiet, faithful Christian life—especially during the noise and distraction of Christmas—and to glorify God in ordinary obedience, heartfelt worship, and grateful awe for the salvation given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord.

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”

Join us for a powerful and heartfelt Christmas Day sermon delivered by Rev. James Khongsai at Immanuel International Church in New Delhi. This evangelistic message takes us back to the very roots of humanity, highlighting the fall of man and the profound need for a Savior. Through Scripture references like Genesis 3:15 (the Protoevangelium), Isaiah 9:6-7 (the promise of the Messiah), and Luke 2:1-14 (the birth of Christ), we explore the journey from the fall to redemption and what it means to live a Christ-centered life.

May this message inspire and encourage you as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

In this sermon, preached on the Lord’s Day just preceding Christmas, Rev. James Khongsai expounds Matthew 1:18–25, directing us to the heart of the gospel: Jesus Christ came into the world to save His people from their sins.

The message is structured around three central themes:

 1. The Good News of Salvation

 2. Christmas as the Fulfilment of Old Testament Prophecy

 3. Christmas as “Immanuel — God with Us”

The sermon also reflects on common human attempts to deal with sin apart from Christ, viz. the tendency to overemphasize good works, to seek moral self-justification, or to look for absolution through religious or pagan rituals. Despite the festivities, traditions, and outward celebrations of Christmas, many miss out on its central truth, i.e., the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ.

This message calls us to confront the seriousness of sin and rejoice in the grace of God revealed in the incarnation of His Son. Come and behold Christ afresh today — as the one and only Lord and Saviour, fully God and fully man, who came to redeem His people.

What does it mean that Jesus Christ is called Immanuel — God with us?

In this sermon, Ruling Elder Aaron Vanderhorst expounds Matthew 1:22–23 in light of Isaiah 7, exploring the biblical and redemptive significance of Immanuel. Though the name itself is not frequently used by the apostles, this message demonstrates how Christ is revealed as Immanuel throughout the whole of Scripture, from beginning to end.

Organized around three themes: Precious Scriptures, Precious Name, and Precious Communion, the sermon sets forth the divinity of Christ and the glory of His incarnation. In Jesus Christ, God and man are perfectly reconciled, as the eternal Son unites true Godhead and true manhood in one Person for our salvation.

This message calls listeners to behold the wonder of Christ’s presence with His people and to rejoice in the Gospel of God with us.

On this Presbytery Sunday, we welcomed Rev. Suraj Chelliah from the Nav Jeevan Presbytery to expound Matthew 3:1–12 and remind us of the sovereign rule of God revealed through John the Baptist’s call to repentance.

In a season filled with activity and noise, this message invites us to pause and recognise the essential truth of Advent that God’s sovereign purpose stands firm, and our hearts must be prepared for the coming King.

We also gathered at the Lord’s Table, remembering Christ’s finished work and anchoring our hope in God’s unshakeable promises.

If you’re watching from Delhi or anywhere else, may this sermon strengthen your faith and refocus your heart this Christmas season.

In this concluding message of a three-part sermon trilogy, Ruling Elder Aaron Vanderhorst calls believers to a life shaped by union with Christ and nourished through communion with Christ. Building on the earlier sermons: Only One Thing Needful (Luke 10) and Looking Unto Jesus (Hebrews 12), this sermon unpacks the call of Apostle Paul to “set your minds on things above, where Christ is.”

Through Colossians 3:1–17 and the rich teaching of the Heidelberg Catechism (Q&A 48 & 49), the sermon explores:

• The need for being heavenly-minded

• The nature of a heavenly-minded life

• The practice of living with our hearts set above

• The comfort of Christ’s ascension and His ongoing intercession for us in heaven

Rooted in Scripture and the Reformed confessions, this message invites listeners to reorient their lives around the risen and ascended Christ, whose presence and power shape the Christian’s daily walk.

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In this sermon on Genesis 3:1–15, the Protoevangelium and the first proclamation of the Gospel, Rev. James Khongsai traces the story of humanity’s Fall and the astounding mercy of God revealed in the midst of it. He unfolds the serpent’s deception, the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin, and God’s gracious pursuit of His fallen creatures.

At the heart of the passage is God’s promise that the Seed of the woman would one day crush the serpent’s head, a promise fulfilled in Jesus Christ at the cross where He triumphed over sin, Satan, and death. As the Second Adam, Christ restores what was lost and opens the way back to the tree of life.

This message also shows why Christmas is a celebration of this ancient hope, the birth of the promised Messiah whose coming was announced from the moment sin entered the world. Through Him, believers receive victory, restoration, and lasting reconciliation with God.

A rich and hope filled reminder that God’s plan of redemption begins in Genesis and is fulfilled perfectly in Christ.