Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM

Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM

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Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM episodes

  • Evangelism | Let the River Flow

    John 7:38-39 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. I am visualizing three different water bodies.

    1. Dried River Bed: (a river that is dried)
    2. Stagnant water
    3. River that flows----more----

    This river must flow out of us touching lives around us for Christ. 

    Wherever the river flows, there will be life & healing;
    Preaching the Gospel is our duty; 
    God will make us accountable if we don't tell others about Christ.

    34 min
  • Can a blessing become a curse?

    This sermon is based on 1 Samuel 5. From the incidents that are taking place in 1 Samuel 5, we are going to understand the dual nature of God and His presence that can cause either blessing or curse.

    - The same cloud that brought light to the children of Israel, brought darkness among the Egyptians.

    - The same face of the Lord which is in favor of the righteous is against those who do evil. ----more----
    - The same ark of God that brought many victories and blessings now pushed Dagon (Philistine's fish God-Mermaid/Merman) down, broke his head and hands and struck the people of Ashdod with tumors.

    Listen to the sermon to know how to deal with the presence and the power of God.

    35 min
  • Who can go to Heaven?

    David is asking a question in Psalm 15. Who can abide in your tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? In other words who can go to heaven?

    He got an answer to his question in the same psalm.

    1. One who is sincere and honest in practicing religion
    2. One who does no evil to his neighbor and sensitive of his reputation ----more----
    3. One who values men by their virtue, not by their personality, power or popularity
    4. One who keeps the promise, does not withdraw even if it hurts
    5. One who does not increase his wealth by unjust practices.

    Listen to the sermon to prepare yourself to go to heaven.

    41 min
  • Moms Make NextGen Leaders

    David was a great king.

    • Before he was a king, he was a soldier. He was a faithful soldier, He did what Saul had asked him to do
    • Before he was a soldier, he was an armor bearer for Saul. He just carried the sword.
    • Before he was an armor bearer, he was a song writer and musician. When Saul was depressed, David sang and played his instrument.
    • Before he was a song writer, he was a shepherd, doing his family business.
    • Before he was a shepherd, he was a son, learnt to be obedient, hardworking, learned all the required skills and prepared for the future.----more----

    All the skills required to be a shepherd, musician, soldier, and leadership abilities were developed at home.

    - Who were his parents?
    - Jesse's doubt on the purity of his ancestry.
    - Jesse's separation from Nitzevet
    - David's younger age at home
    - David's mother's responsibility of bringing up this ill-fated child.
    She perfected in her responsibility by bringing up David
    1. To stand firm in front of his adversaries
    2. To cast his complete reliance upon the Lord
    3. To take personal risks for the sake of doing God's will

    Listen to the sermon to know more about the influence of David's mom in his life.

    34 min
  • Don't Dwell on Your Weaknesses

    Listen to this sermon, God will bring you out of your negative emotions, weaknesses and limitations.

    Here is the summary of we talked about.

    - All of us have some weaknesses or other
    - Focusing on your weaknesses is quite discouraging
    - Instead, think about your strength ----more----
    - know your identity, know that you are precious, gifted in many ways, cared and loved by God
    - See the good within you
    - believe that God doesn't make junk
    - Take God's help to overcome your weaknesses

    33 min
  • The End of Your Faith

    Question: Can you help me to understand persecution and sufferings? Listen to the sermon to find out what Peter says.

    1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ----more----

    6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

    Here is the summary of what we discussed:

    Peter says, because of God's abundant mercy, He birthed you into this living hope through the resurrection of Lord Jesus to an inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, kept by the power of God.
    Peter also says, in this you greatly rejoice, even though your faith which is much precious than gold gets tested by various trials which results in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. You continue to believe the one whom you haven't seen, but greatly rejoice as end of your faith is going to result in salvation of your soul.

    43 min
  • Can the dead live again?

    One of the very valid questions asked by a man called Job was "If a man dies, shall he live again?", Job 14:14

    This question was unanswered until Jesus rose from the dead.

    The death of Jesus is important for the following reasons.

    1. Resurrection is the central theme of Christianity
    2. Resurrection validates the Old Testament prophecies
    3. Resurrection validates who Jesus claimed to be ----more----
    4. Resurrection proved His sinless character and divine nature
    5. Resurrection witnesses the immense power of God
    6. Resurrection guarantees eternal life

    Listen to the sermon to know more about the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and how it affects our future.

     

    36 min
  • Battlegrounds | The Battleground of Armageddon

    History of the world is written in the blood of the millions who died in the war. Many wars were fought and millions and millions died in the battle. The costliest war in terms of human life was World War II (1939–45), in which the total number of fatalities, including battle deaths and civilians of all countries, is estimated to have been 56.4 million. But there is a war that is the war of the wars, the war that will end all war is referred to as a battle of Armageddon.----more----

    The world is getting ready for the final disaster. This disaster is the war predicted by the prophets called the battle of Armageddon. So far we visited the battlefields of the past, but today we are going to visit a future battleground, which is going to be the most disastrous or catastrophic or cataclysmic of all those we visited. It is called the battleground of Armageddon.

    The following questions are answered in this sermon.

    • When is the battle of Armageddon going to take place?
    • Where is Armageddon?
    • What is the purpose of Armageddon?
    • What is the program of Armageddon?
    • Who are going to be the participants in this final battle?
    • What is the final move of God?

    Listen to the sermon to know more about the battle of Armageddon and to find God's strategies in this battle.

    46 min
  • Battlegrounds | The Battleground of Mareshah

    Battleground of Mareshah is an attack of the Ethiopian army on the nation of Judah when King Asa was ruling the southern kingdom of Judah. Here we see Zerah, the cushite coming against Asa, the king of Judah. The particular battle is taking place in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.----more----

    Many battles are mentioned in the Bible. But the largest army assembled was that of Zerah the Ethiopian. He had 1,000,000 experienced soldiers. The Ethiopians outnumbered Asa’s army by double. You can imagine how easy it would have been for Asa to become anxious and fearful and to let his hands drop down in defeat. Instead, Asa immediately turned to God for help. From a military point of view, it would seem impossible to overcome the Ethiopians, yet “with God all things are possible.”

    These are the three strategies Asa used in this battle.

    Strategy 1: Let the enemy know that you are ready for the battle, so step out.

    Strategy 2: Settle your weaknesses with the Lord, don't expose them to your enemy
    Strategy 3: Your personal revelation of God is the secret of victory

    Listen to the sermon to know how to apply these strategies in our spiritual battle on a daily basis.

     

    38 min
  • Battlegrounds | The Battleground of Berachah

    Battle of Berachah was an attack of the enemy that brought a great fear among the people of Judah during the reign of King Jehoshaphat. We read this story in 2 Chronicles 20.

    We found out who were the enemies - the Moabites, and the Ammonites, and their auxiliaries. We talked about the significance of the location of the battle. We understood who was Jehoshaphat.
    As Jehoshaphat was leading the army, the Lord destroyed their enemies even before the battle started. Following are the different strategies adopted in the battle by King Jehoshaphat & his army.----more----

    Strategy 1: Seek God when you are afraid.

    Strategy 2: Seek God with all your household
    Strategy 3: When you are in the battle, discern when to shout and when to stay silent
    Strategy 4:You may stand still, but let the worship continue
    Strategy 5: Gather the spoil once the enemy is destroyed

    Listen to the sermon and be encouraged.

    54 min

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