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'In this world, you will have trouble' is what Jesus had mentioned while He was here on earth. Too often it's easy to succumb and fail when life gets tough. This is true of every person in the world. But what about the children of God?
Sadly followers of Jesus also walk the same way as everyone else failing to realize that they are not like everyone else in the world. They are different and they are distinct because they are the children of the Most High.
Join us as we learn more about 'I Am Different in Christ' by Pastor Matthew George.
When you want to change, you often focus on what you can do externally. You try to change your behaviour, your attitude, your habits etc. But when you ask God to change you, He tends to change you from the inside out.
He wants you to be like His Son, Jesus Christ. Join us as we close our series 'Me & Myself' in Week 4 titled 'Inside Out' by Pastor Danny Simon.
God wants you to have a single identity in His Son, Jesus Christ, and not a dual one. You shouldn't have a ‘Me & Myself’ mindset. God desires to ensure that there is nothing within you that doesn't belong there. Join us as we continue the series 'Me & Myself' in Week 3, entitled 'Being Transformed,' by Pastor Danny Simon.
So often, we focus on our outward appearance and neglect our inner well-being, but this can have serious consequences.
Join us as we look into Week 2 of the series 'Me & Myself' titled 'Heart Check' by Pastor Danny Simon.
People tend to post good pictures and videos about themselves on social media platforms. Have you ever wondered if that's all there is to it? Is that their true selves or is it all a façade?
There are times when you want to present a good version of yourselves while trying to cover up or hide the bad things about you. Is it all right to do that? Join us as we start a brand new series titled 'Me & Myself' by Pastor Danny Simon in Week 1 titled ' Surrender!"
Have you ever been scared of anything in your life? Maybe it was an exam in college, something at work, or just the people around you. Whatever it is, fear has a way of paralyzing you and preventing you from moving forward. Join us this week as we discuss how to live a life with "No Fear" with Pastor Mathew George.
When you think of worship, the first thought that probably comes is the slow songs that you'd sing at church. But true worship is more than just a few songs.
Jesus said that He's looking for true worshippers that worship in Spirit and in truth. Join us to learn more about 'True Worship' by Anu Danny
Someone once asked, 'What's the greatest joy a believer could ever have?' 'When you get to heaven and see someone there because God used you to share the gospel with that person.'
Jesus wants us to be missionaries wherever we are placed and wherever we go to the ends of the earth. Join us this weekend to listen to 'Called to Missions' where we look back at the vision and missions NLF Manipal has been called to by Pastor Danny Simon.
Worship is something God is looking for. Many worship the Lord for various reasons. What's your motivation for worship?
Join us as we look more into 'Joyful Worship Amongst Nations' by Shanyl Philip.
All of us have some areas in our lives that we would like to change. It can be losing weight to removing an addiction that we keep constantly struggling with. Many times, we fail to change no matter what we try to do.
God gives His grace so that we can see that change happen in our lives. Join us to learn more as we come to a close of the series 'Grace Unlimited' in Week 7 titled 'Power to Change' by Pastor Danny Simon.
When you receive a gift from someone, it becomes important to know the giver of the gift. But what if your view of the giver is based on the past experiences you've had in your life?
God has given us the gift of grace but often our view of God is based on the experiences we've had with our earthly father. How do you see God as a Father for who He is?
Join us as we continue the series, 'Grace Unlimited' in Week 6 titled 'Knowing The Father' by Pastor Danny Simon.
Very often, we value the gift we receive from someone when we know the giver very well.
Grace is a gift that God gives to you freely. If you were to know yourself and God, then it becomes easier to value the gift of grace that God has given to you.
Join us today as we learn more about ourselves in 'Knowing You' from the series 'Grace Unlimited' by Pastor Danny Simon.
God gave us a gift and it's called grace. We can go to Him at any time and He will always be gracious. God wants us to show grace to the people around us as well. But that's easier said than done.
Will it be easier to give grace if we truly understand the extent of grace God has given us? Join us to learn more in our series 'Grace Unlimited' in Week 4 titled 'Understanding Grace' by Pastor Danny Simon.
When you are in the wrong, you often want someone to show you grace and not confront you with the truth of what you've done. When someone else is in the wrong, is that the same approach you take? For others often we show less grace and more truth.
Jesus was full of grace and full of truth and yet, every time Jesus presented the truth, it was always in the context of grace. Can we be like Him?
Find out more as we continue in our series 'Grace Unlimited' in Week 3 titled 'Grace First' by Pastor Danny Simon.
People have different ways to deal with their weaknesses. Opening up and showing them out is the last thing anyone would want to do. We would often want to show our strong areas!
But is that the way God wants to deal with our weaknesses? Why does God give us weaknesses in the first place? Find out more in the series 'Grace Unlimited' in Week 2 titled 'When I'm Strong' by Pastor Danny Simon.
We often don't like to talk about our weaknesses. The tendency is to keep them covered. We want to show off our strengths and gifts but never a weakness.
But why does God give us weaknesses? What has His grace got to do with it? Join us as we start a new series titled 'Grace Unlimited' in Week 1 'When I'm Weak' by Pastor Danny Simon.
Every time we get ready to go out, we put on the best we can to look good. Spiritually, there's a battle we face every day against an enemy and God wants us to don the best armor so that we can win and move forward.
Join us as we unpack more in the final week of 'Suit Up For Victory' in Week 2 titled 'The Full Armor' by Anu Danny
In any sports game, the players don their best attire and do their best to play and win. They make sure they have the best equipment so that they can get victory.
What do we have to put on to see victory in real life? Join us to learn more in the new series, 'Suit Up For Victory' in Week 1 by Anu Danny.
We often strive to work hard so that we can see the results. But is that all there is to it? What happens when we don't see results?
Things change when you realize that there is a Father who loves you so much that He's willing to give you more than you deserve. Learn more as we close the series 'My Father' in Week 6 titled 'He is Gracious' by Pastor Danny Simon
Have you ever fallen in love? Have you ever felt love? Did you know that it's a misconception that love is a feeling?
God is love. If you could truly understand love then you'd truly understand God. Join us as we learn more about love and in turn learn more about God in our series, 'My Father' in Week 5 titled, 'He is Love' by Pastor Danny Simon
We've heard that God is a God of justice and we also know that He is merciful but can He be both together?
He wants us to be like Him and is it possible to extend mercy to those around us? We often want mercy when we're in the wrong while we want judgment on those wronged us. How can we be merciful?
Join us as we continue looking at our series 'My Father' in week 4 titled 'He is Just & Merciful' by Pastor Danny Simon.
Often, we have those who are in authority above us. If they are difficult (which they normally are!), it can be frustrating and there's a tendency to rebel against them.
There can be times when certain authorities tell us no to opportunities. How do we deal with these authorities? If God has all authority, will that make a difference when dealing with earthly authorities?
Join us to learn more as we continue in the series 'My Father' in Week 3 titled 'He is Sovereign' by Pastor Danny Simon.
When you know what your Father can do, it can change the way you approach every situation.
Our Heavenly Father is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. Join us in today's message titled 'He's Omni' from the series 'My Father' in learning more about these 2 Omni's of God by Pastor Danny Simon
Bad things happen and the tendency is often to blame God for it or ask why He isn't doing anything about it?
But is He the One to blame? God's goodness cannot be measured. Join us as we begin a barnd new series titled 'My Father' in Week 1 titled 'He is Good' by Pastor Danny Simon.
God has a unique calling and purpose for your life. That can often be overwhelming and you can feel that you are not enough to do what He has called you to do.
But what does God look at when He calls someone for something? Join us in today's message titled 'No Substitutes in Christ' by Pastor Matthew. This is part 2 of the same title that was shared earlier.
Politics is not a very spoken about subject. But does God care about the politics in any nation? What role do we as His children have to play when it comes to politics?
Find out more in today's message by Pastor Danny Simon titled 'The Church & Politics'
He is Risen! Wishing all of our audio podcast family a very happy resurrection Sunday!
Join us to listen to Pastor Danny Simon's Easter message titled 'Resurrection Power'.
Jesus died on the Cross and that happened on Good Friday. But what's so 'good' about Good Friday? There was a gift that was imparted that made us good enough.
Join us in listening to an excerpt from Pastor Danny Simon's Good Friday message titled 'The 'Good' Friday.
On Instagram, we sometimes click on the unfollow button for certain people for various reasons. Would anyone consider unfollowing Jesus for any reason?
Join us in the finale of the series 'Follow Me' in Week 6 titled 'Unfollow' by Pastor Danny Simon and find out more on what we should be asking if we'd ever consider unfollowing Jesus.
Protection is something we often pray for; it could be before embarking on a journey or while even at rest. Many at times we also tend to take it for granted.
But did you know that protection is something that the Lord gives. When does He give it?
Join us as we learn more in 'Protection Through The Fear of the Lord' by Emmanuel Raphael Parambi.
Anytime you sign up for an agreement or anything new, they always have a list of terms and conditions you must agree to before the final signing.
Does following Jesus have a set of terms and conditions? Find out more as we continue the series 'Follow Me' in Week 5 titled 'Terms & Conditions' by Pastor Danny Simon.
We often want to do our own thing, which often leads to failure and disappointment. Where we go when that happens can change our path and destiny.
In today's message 'The Prodigal' by Noel Alex Thomas, find out more.
We can live life as it is or we could arise and be intentional about where life leads us. What would you choose?
Join us as we learn more from 'Arise and Be Intentional' by Pastor Ajit Cherian.
You can say which team a person follows by what they wear, even religions can be determined what what people wear. So what do Jesus followers wear?
Join us in learning 'What do I Wear?' in Week 4 of the series 'Follow Me' by Pastor Danny Simon
When we follow someone on their socials, we always know what to expect on their feed, what they would post etc. What can we expect when we follow Jesus? What is the end game? What does Jesus want to see in us?
Join us as we continue in the series, 'Follow Me' in week 3 titled, 'Radical Faith' by Pastor Danny Simon
When you want to join a college or a company for a job, there are often different steps to take.
What does it take to follow Jesus? Are there steps that we go through to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ?
Join us in Week 2 of the series 'Follow Me' in 'Steps to Take' by Pastor Danny Simon.
Jesus often invited people to follow Him. What does it look like to be a follower of Jesus? Find out more in this new series titled, 'Follow Me' in Week 1 'Requested' by Pastor Danny Simon.
In any game, a sub replaces the real player in case of injury or fatigue.
When God calls someone, He's not looking for a substitute...often times we tend to give excuses because we don't think we're good enough. There's no substitute in Christ's team.
Join us to learn more in 'No Substitute In Christ' by Pastor Matthew George.
We've all been at a point where we had to make decisions in our lives. The difficulty arises when we've to choose one over the other! What do you do in moments like that?
Do you resort to prayer and make the decision? Or do you use the gift of other people in your life to make the decision? God has gifted us people in our lives so that we can ask their wisdom to make the decisions that God has for us.
Find out more in 'Asking For Directions' by Pastor Danny Simon.
Happy New Year to all of our podcast family! This week we're looking into the vision God has for us as a church by Pastor Danny Simon.
When you look back at 2023 what stands out for you? Maybe there were moments of victory or perhaps moments of defeat and failure. As you step into the New Year 2024, what are you looking to?
What ever it is, there's one thing that can make the difference in this coming New Year. Join us in the last message of the year, 'God With Us' by Dr Danny Simon.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2024...we will see you next year!
The Christmas story often revolves around the birth of Jesus Christ. But did you know that their parents did not expect things would turn out the way it did?
What do you when things don't go the way you planned it? How do you hold your peace in those situations?
Find out as we close the series this Christmas day in Week 4 of the series, 'The Gift of Peace' titled 'When You're Not Expecting' by Dr Danny Simon.
Isn't it true that we don't like to wait? Waiting is not easy and can often lead to frustration and even loss of peace.
When we ask God for something, He often allows us to go through seasons of waiting before we can see answers. Why does God allow us to go through that season?
Find out more in Week 3 of our series, 'The Gift of Peace' in 'When You're Waiting' by Dr Danny Simon.
When someone frustrated you or got you angry, how did you respond to them? Our natural response would be to give it back but that would make us lose our cool and peace.
What's the way to respond so that we don't lose our peace? Find out more in Week 2 of our series 'The Gift of Peace' titled 'When Facing Difficult People' by Dr Danny Simon.
Anxiety, stress, and panic attacks are common words in today's age and culture. Whilst people are running to and fro trying to cope and deal with problems of their own, the anxiety and fear keep increasing.
This Christmas season, we want to focus on a gift that Jesus gave us, which is so much more needed today than ever before and that's the gift of peace. Where do you find peace? Is it possible to access peace in a time like today?
Find out more in our new series, 'The Gift of Peace' in Week 1 titled 'When Dealing with Problems' by Dr Danny Simon.
In the parable of the Sower, the only group that bore fruit were the ones where the seed fell on good ground and Jesus refers to the ground as the heart.
How do you keep your heart a good ground so that you can bear fruit in every area of your lives? Join us as we conclude the series 'Send Location!' in Week 4 titled 'God Centered' by Dr Danny Simon.
Maybe you've seen people who seem to be close to God and have always wished you could be the same with Him.
What sets them apart? What prevents us from getting close to God? Join us as we continue our series titled 'Send Location!' in Week 3 titled 'Close to God' by Dr Danny Simon.
We are all on a journey when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. What does it look like to begin a relationship with Him and how do we sustain it?
Join us to learn more in the series, 'Send Location!' in Week 2 titled 'Beginning in God' by Dr Danny Simon.
We normally send our Maps location to someone so that they can know where we are and they can reach us. Did you know that spiritually we are also at a certain location regarding our journey with God?
Find out where you are at in our new series titled 'Send Location!' in Week 1 'Exploring God' by Dr Danny Simon.
Have you ever been in an indecisive place because you were not sure? What if things turned out in a way you did not expect or what if you did something and things didn't work out?
Did you know that there's no 'what if' in Christ? Join us to know more in today's message titled 'No 'What If' in Christ' by Pastor Mathew George.
Disappointment in God can happen due to various reasons...maybe God didn't answer your prayers the way you thought He should have, maybe you didn't see the results you were looking for but have you ever been disappointed in Him because He was good to someone else?
Join us in the finale of the series, 'Disappointment in God' in Week 4 titled 'How God?' by Dr Danny Simon.
Have you ever been in a place where you were waiting on God for something and He didn't seem to answer? Or maybe He did answer and it was not something you wanted to hear or experience?
Join us as we look this week into the life of Habakkuk and what he did when he experienced disappointment in God in our series 'Disappointed in God' in Week 3 titled, 'When God?' by Dr Danny Simon.
We all have gotten disappointed when we didn't see things happen the way we wanted. Have you ever reached a place in your life when disappointment hit so hard that you wanted to quit it altogether?
Join us as we continue our series 'Disappointment in God' in Week 2 titled 'Enough God!' by Dr Danny Simon.
We've all had moments when we've faced disappointments in life and if you're a Jesus follower, there's probably been moments when you were disappointed in God. Maybe you prayed for something and God didn't respond as you thought He should. Perhaps you've asked the question, 'Why God? Why?'
Join us as we learn how to deal with our disappointments in God in this brand new series titled 'Disappointment in God' in Week 1 titled 'Why God?' by Dr Danny Simon.
When you choose friends, you often look at what kind of people they are. While there's nothing wrong with that, have you ever wondered if you would be a great friend to them?
What does it take to be a great friend to someone? Find out more as we close our series '#ineedafriend' in Week 6 titled, 'Becoming a Great Friend' by Dr Danny Simon
Someone once said that trust is the foundation of relationships. The deeper our trust is with someone, the closer we get to them.
But too many people struggle with trust because of their bad past experiences with people. So how do you build trust?
Learn more in Week 5 of the series '#ineedafriend' titled 'The Trust Factor' by Dr. Danny Simon.
We all have friends but how many close friends do we have? If it's true that our closest friends will determine the kind of life that we will live, then it's important to choose them wisely. We also should know whom to avoid getting into our close friends circle.
So who are the ones we ought to keep away from our close friends list? Find out more in our series '#ineedafriend' in Week 4 titled 'Unfriend' by Dr Danny Simon.
We might've many friends from casual friends to acquaintances in our lives. Do we've close friends? If it's true that our success depends on the kind of friends we hang out with, then it becomes more critical to have the right kind of friends.
How do we choose the right kind of friends? Join us as we learn more on 'Add Friends' in Week 3 of the series, '#ineedafriend' by Dr Danny Simon
You've probably heard the saying, 'Live up to your potential' but the real question is are we living up to our best potential? Or do we have more in us than what we can see? Are we living to our God-given potential? How do we live to the best of our God-given potential?
Join us as we learn more in 'Don't Settle For the Ordinary' by Pastor Ajit Cherian.
Social Media has us connected or has it? Despite being more connected than any other generation today, loneliness is still at its peak! Isolation is something that more and more people are getting accustomed to.
Is isolation a good thing or is it a trap? While God doesn't want us to be alone, Satan does! Join us as we learn more about 'The Isolation Trap' in Week 2 of the series '#ineedafriend' by Dr Danny Simon.
We all have friends but how many close friends do we have? Are friends essential for our lives? Join us as we dive into a brand new series explaining why friends are important titled, '#ineedafriend' in Week 1 titled 'Why friends?' by Dr Danny Simon.
Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you felt that you're not good enough? Maybe you felt other people were better than you and that you didn't measure up. But what if God has equipped you to do more than you thought possible?
Join us in learning more about 'No Inabilites in Christ' by Pastor Mathew George.
On any given Sunday, you'd see Christians attending church. Have you ever wondered why? Why is attending church so important? Is there an impact on your lives if you'd make it a priority & commitment to do so?
Join us as we look at 'Why Church?' by Dr Danny Simon.
Jesus wanted His followers to pray consistently, ever wondered why? Why is it important to pray without ceasing? What happens when you decide to pray without quitting? Find out more in the finale of the series 'Ask!' titled 'Keep Praying & Don't Quit' by Dr Danny Simon.
We see Jesus often emphasizing the importance of prayer. But He didn't limit it to just prayer, He also stressed the importance of fasting. Prayer and fasting always almost went together when you read about the heroes of faith and even in the early church.
Why did Jesus want His followers to fast? Is it possible to see a more significant move of God when we fast and pray? Join us in Week 6 of the series 'Ask!' titled 'Fasting & Prayer' by Dr Danny Simon
Failure to prepare for prayer is preparing to see prayers fail. Are your prayers going through? Is it possible it's because of a lack of preparation? We know that if we don't prepare for our exams, failure can happen but is the same possible with our prayers before God?
Join us in part 2 of 'The Preparation of Prayer' in our series 'Ask!' by Dr Danny Simon.
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. Is the same true in prayer? What kind of preparation is required when we're getting ready to pray? Join us in Week 4 of the series 'Ask!' titled 'The Preparation of Prayer - Part 1' by Dr Danny Simon
Sometimes we work hard, plan things, and use different strategies and ideas and still don't see the results we're looking for. Can prayer make a difference? Is there a connection between prayer and what we do so that we can see the results we're looking for? Find out more in week 3 of our series 'Ask!' titled 'The Power of Prayer' by Dr Danny Simon.
Do your prayers matter? Will your prayers really make a difference or change things around you? These are some questions we tend to ask ourselves when we pray which often discourages us to pray. But prayers matter and they do make a difference. Does God want us to pray? Find out more in our series 'Ask!' in Week 2 titled 'Prayer Matters' by Dr Danny Simon.
As followers of Jesus Christ, one of the things He's constantly emphasized is the importance of asking Jesus to do things for you. Prayer is something that everyone knows is important yet, people don't pray. Join us as we begin this new series on prayer entitled 'Ask!' in Week 1 titled 'No Prayer' by Dr Danny Simon where we deal with some of the reasons believers don't pray.
When we fail or mess up, our first impulse is to hide from others. We tend to be embarrassed or ashamed of what has happened. If you're a follower of Christ, you want to even hide from God. But how does God respond? What's in the Father's heart? Join us to learn more in 'The Father's Heart' by Shilia Jacob.
Every one of us has a name. We also have nicknames based on something that we are or we do. Names often mean a lot of things. When Moses asked the Lord who he was to mention sent him when people asked, the Lord said, 'I am who I am has sent you.' The Great I Am is one of the names of God. What does it mean and how does it impact us today? Find out more in today's message entitled 'Great I Am' by Pastor Mathew George.
A soldier's life is never easy. They are always prepared to face any adversity, any challenge. They are always war ready. As followers of Jesus Christ, He calls us to be soldiers for Him in this world. What are the things we need to be a true Christian soldier in this world? Join us to learn more in 'Onward Christian Soldiers' by Noel Alex Thomas.
If you always do what you've done, you will always get what you always got. It takes courage and grit to stand out and do something new, to think out of the box, and not to do things the same way. Dr Danny Simon takes us through a new paradigm in the series finale. What are some things that we can do to step out of the norm? Join us as we close out the series 'Build His Church' in Week 4 entitled 'What No One Else is Doing.'
The world is looking for answers to depression and anxiety. While you might find happiness here and there, where do you find new joy? Joy can be found as you learn to give away. Learn more in Week 3 of the series 'Build His Church' entitled 'Extravagant Givers' by Dr Danny Simon.
We often look for what options we can choose from a product we need to buy. We are always looking out for ourselves. But Jesus brought a different paradigm and as His followers, we're expected to follow the same. Find out the different paradigms Jesus brought in our series 'Build His Church' in Week 2 entitled 'Spiritual Contributors' by Dr Danny Simon.
Jesus was and still is passionate about building His church. Join us as we look into some of the foundational values we as a church stand for. This week we're looking into faith and how to build our faith personally and as a church in 'Build His Church' in week 1 entitled 'Faith Filled' by Dr Danny Simon.
Difficulties and situations sometimes plunge us into seeming darkness all around. In despair, we often search for a light in the tunnel. But is there true light - a light that not only gives us hope but the strength to move forward? Learn more in 'The True Light' by Noel Alex Thomas.
He has risen! Death could not hold Him. Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone! Shame is something that we don't deal with, it stops us from becoming all that God wants us to become. We often hide it because we don't want anyone to see it. Join us as we learn how to deal with shame in '#NotAshamed' by Dr Danny Simon.
Jesus was crucified on Good Friday. We know one of the reasons was the forgiveness of our sins. But what about other people? Jesus died to reconcile us to God and man to man. But often it's difficult for us to forgive one another. How do we completely forgive someone? Join us to learn more in 'Paid in Full' by Dr Danny Simon.
Welcome to LX also known as 'Life Expo'. This last week we did two sessions at LX on depression. In case you're wondering what LX is, it's a platform dedicated to bringing out life principles that are time-tested and proven to have a good life. Join us in Session 2, ' Defeating Depression' by Dr Danny Simon.
Welcome to LX also known as 'Life Expo'. This last week we did two sessions at LX on depression. In case you're wondering what LX is, it's a platform dedicated to bringing out life principles that are time-tested and proven to have a good life. Join us in Session 1, ' Dealing With Depression' by Paul Parlees.
Isn't it true that many times we've done everything we've known to do and yet not seen results? Does praying make a difference? Tune in with us to listen to 'Just Pray' and fine-tune how you pray by Carol Priscilla.
What do you do when everything around you seems challenging and complex? It's not easy to move forward when all you seem to be facing is defeat. While in those moments it's easy to think of giving up or quitting, what does it mean to trust God in those moments? How do you do it? Join us as we learn more about 'Putting Your Trust in God' by Noel Alex Thomas.
Often times we cry out to God for things we want Him to do. What do we do when He responds to those prayer requests? There are things that we need to focus on even after things are good and seem to be going well so that we can see a sustained blessing in our lives. What are those things? That's what we're looking at in the message entitled 'What's Next?' by Arpith Mathew.
When it comes to money, everyone talks about growing and multiplying it. Sometimes money seems to slip away just like that. Are there any principles of multiplication when it comes to money that can grow and multiply and sustain without slipping away?
Join us as we close the series ' Where's My Money?' in Week 7 entitled 'The Multiplication Principle' by Dr Danny Simon.
There have been times when we've held back from sharing things. But sometimes we've gone all out in sharing what we have. We all have what's called the 'Generosity Factor'. Is it necessary to cultivate that? Find out more in Week 6 of the series 'Where's My Money?' entitled 'The Generosity Factor' by Dr Danny Simon.
Does money control you? While it's true that we do need money in our lives, is that the only thing? Do we live our lives to make money? All we ever need in this life is God. But why is it then sometimes money drives us? Let's find out as we listen to Week 5 of the series, 'Where's My Money?' by Dr Danny Simon entitled 'What Mammon?'
When God is first in our lives, we get to see the blessings unfold. It takes faith and courage to put God first. Why do we not put God first in our lives? Find out more as this week we look into the lives of two brothers in Week 4 of the series 'Where's my Money?' by Dr Danny Simon entitled 'First Things First - Part 2'.
Putting God first is the most important thing anyone can do in their lives. But often times doing that requires courage and faith. It's risky and often causes us to walk alone. But is it worth all of that? Let's find out more in Part 1 of First things First as we continue the series 'Where's My Money?' by Dr Danny Simon.
Not all of us want to take tests, yet every time we receive money in our hands we do seem to take one. What test is that and do we pass every time we take it? Find out more in the series 'Where's My Money?' in Week 2 entitled 'Taking the Test' by Dr Danny Simon.
We often don't think about God when we spend our money. But did you know that God's interested in money because He's interested in our hearts? Our money and our hearts are connected. So it's important we develop our hearts to give. Learn more as we start the series 'Where's My Money?' in week 1 entitled 'My Money, My Heart' by Dr Danny Simon.
Have you ever taken a walk with someone? As you walk with them and as you converse, you grow closer to each other. What does it mean to walk with the Lord? How does it impact us? Let's find out more this week in 'Walking with the Lord' by Pastor Mathew George.
As Christ's followers, we're to walk in His footsteps and go through what He went through. But are we prepared for it? Christ went through trials and sufferings while He was here on earth. Are we prepared to do the same? We've to be ready for Trials and suffering for the sake of Christ. Join us as we learn more in 'Sufferings & Trials' by Noel Alex Thomas.
God wants to do something new in our lives, but are we positioned for it? It's only when we grow that we are in a place to receive more. But are we growing? Join us as we learn more in this message entitled 'Live in God's Goodness' by Pastor Ajit Cherian.
We wish all our podcast family a very happy and blessed New Year 2023...Join us to hear what God has in store for us this coming year entitled 'Building & Planting' by Dr Danny Simon.
We normally receive gifts on our birthdays. Christmas is Jesus' birthday... what would Jesus want on His birthday? FInd out as we close the series, 'A Christmas Special' in Week 4 entitled 'What Jesus wants' by Dr Danny Simon. We at NLF Manipal wish all of you a Merry blessed Christmas!
The Christmas Story is a story of people who took steps of faith. Be it Mary the mother of Jesus or Joseph His earthly father. There are times when we're required to step out in faith. What does it take to do that and why is it so relevant? Let's listen to more as we continue the series ' A Christmas Special' in Week 3 entitled 'Through Faith' by Carol Priscilla.
We often search for God's plan for our lives. But what if there was a key to unfolding God's plan for our lives? This Christmas season, we've to realize that there was one key that set everyone on the path God had for them: obedience.
Tune in to learn more in the series 'A Christmas Special' in Week 2 entitled 'Obedience Was (Is) the Key' by Arpith Mathew.
We all have a past and often the tendency while introducing ourselves to someone is to hide that and highlight some of our best. But Jesus was not presented that way.
This season of Christmas, while we look at Jesus, we've to remember that He relates to our mess and the bad past we might carry. Join us to learn more in this brand new series this Christmas entitled 'A Christmas Special' in Week 1- 'The Great Mess' by Dr Danny Simon.
We often feel great when someone says or does something nice for us. We often feel grateful for it. But do we take time to express what we're feeling on the inside? What happens when we just feel grateful and don't express it? What happens when we do express it? Find out as we tune into 'Say 'Thank You' by Dr Danny Simon.
They say we must treat others the way we want others to treat us. But what if you were wronged for no reason? Did you deserve it? How would you respond to someone who has offended you when you clearly were in the right? Join us tomorrow to see the best way to deal with people offending us when they shouldn't have. Join us as we listen to 'Unjustly Treated' by Pastor Mathew George.
Do you know what a sacrifice bunt in baseball is? It's when the batter helps a runner advance to a base he can score at but at the expense of the batter giving up an "out". Taking one for the team seems like a personal loss, but we can win on a team level. Is there joy in losing? Let's find out in the final instalment of the series Losing To Win in Week 5 entitled 'Losing For Joy' by Dr Danny Simon.
Choosing to lose is never easy especially when it comes to loved ones or close relationships. But what if that is what is required to experience the next? Find out more by tuning into Week 4 of the series 'Losing to Win' in 'The Blessing' by Dr Danny Simon.
What's a harsh truth people would want to escape from? I'll go first... "No one gets better while being in their comfort zone". As much as we try to run away from this, we always admire the success stories of those who struggled to make a place in this world. "Connecting the Dots"- the points from start to finish and what connects them? Join us this week as we continue the series 'Losing To Win' in Week 3 entitled 'Connecting The Dots' by Dr Danny Simon.
What is something you just cannot let go of? Why is it so important to you? Sometimes we have to give up on what is dear to us. What reason is worthy of letting go of these things? Join us in Week 2 of the series, 'Losing To Win' entitled 'Letting Go' by Dr Danny Simon
Are you into video games? Or a physical sport? Either way, you'd know that to win in a game there is something that you have to give up. Say, time to train or go through game plays. And even while you take efforts to train, it might seem tempting when you see others spend their leisure time just chilling. To win, there is something we need to give up on. Join us as we start this brand new series entitled 'Losing to Win' in Week 1 titled 'The Choice' by Dr Danny Simon.
Sometimes life seems perfect but there are moments when we struggle to pull through. Every experience has a reason why we go through it. So what is it like in a valley before we can climb the mountain’s peak? Join us in listening to 'New Beginnings' by Pastor Ajit Cherian.
Who do you ring up the moment you hear some good news? And who do you look to for support in sadness? There is someone most worthy of being your go-to person for whatever it is you are dealing with. Join us to listen to 'Relationship with God' by Carol Priscilla.
People can be annoying when they are being difficult. We all at some point have been guilty of wishing bad stuff for them. It happens on instinct. How can we deal with difficult people without becoming one ourselves? Join us as we close our two-part series on 'Dealing With Difficult People' in Week 2, 'Moving Beyond Even' by Dr Danny Simon.
Think of a person who gives you a hard time... You could probably list a thousand things they've done to you that's enough reason to get even with them. Or is it? Tune in to listen in on 'Dealing With Difficult People' in Week 1 - 'Getting Even' by Dr Danny Simon
A struggle is a place none of us counts ideal. It is safe to say you and I want to get out of it as soon as possible. So what is the fastest way out? They say “where our strength ends, God’s strength begins!” You would be better off if you walked with someone who has conquered every struggle this life could throw at Him.
Check out “God’s Plan” by Arpith Mathew to know more.
Have you ever wondered "why stuff always happens only to you?" I know I have... But such circumstances are not isolated incidents. There is a larger perspective you need to look at to win over such situations before you conclude you're the only one who goes through this.
Join us as we learn more on 'Increase Our Faith' by Pastor Mathew George.
Honeybees are some of the most efficient builders found in nature. Their secret to a well-maintained work structure lies in them wanting to work for the queen bee and what they achieve is powered by teamwork and unity.
Will unity in the church help to fulfil the mission that she has been called for? Join us as we learn more in 'The Mission of The Church' by Dr Danny Simon on the day we celebrate Missions Sunday!
Winning over comparison greatly affects who we look up to in this race called life. It also will determine what kind of a life we will live. Will it be fulfilling or an endless game of chasing behind superficial goals? We wrap up this series tomorrow by figuring out who should be our guide to life and why is this important.
Join us as we wrap up the series 'The Comparison Game' in Week 4 - 'On Purpose' by Dr Danny Simon.
So you did your best to do your own thing. Or you tried to stay away from trends that tempt you to keep up with others. But you still are not content with who you are and what you do. Well, you are not alone on this one. We all want to know how to stop this urge to compare and keep up with others.
Join us as we learn how in 'The Comparison Game' in Week 3- 'Two Bags Full' by Dr Danny Simon
We often compare ourselves with others because of what they possess and what we visibly lack. Or is it really what's seen that stems the urge to compare?
Why do we compare? Join us as we learn more about 'The Comparison Game' in Week 2 titled Looking Around by Dr Danny Simon.
"Comparison is the thief of joy," said Theodore Roosevelt. It is easy to get lost while we covet others' assets and turn a blind eye to what we actually have in our hands. This is not God's plan for us. So what is it?
Join us as we kick off a brand new series entitled 'The Comparison Game' in week 1 'The Land of Er' by Dr Danny Simon.
A majority of folks put "working out" as one of their new year resolutions but not many of them manage to hit their goals. Would you agree with me that the process is as important as the result?
Join us to learn more in 'Repeat Mode: On' by Dr Danny Simon.
Would you believe it if you were told you were meant to be a hero? Like a superhero plot, you must be crazy to think in it and accomplish things people have not heard of.
Join us to know why and how you can uniquely make a change in this world by tuning into 'Crazy' by Dr Danny Simon.
Sometimes, even silent prayers get answered and the only wish we have to God seems to go unnoticed. What is our call to action when this happens? What do you do when God doesn't answer prayers and you're waiting?
Join us as we examine Knockin on Heaven's Door by Dr Danny Simon.
Are you into sports? You probably know how things can change quickly from losing to winning especially in the second half. A timeout can switch gears, paving a way to win. We gonna look at the second half tomorrow— but in real life. Can you turn things around in the second half when it comes to real life?
Join us as we look at 'The Second Half' by Dr Danny Simon
We often prefer to talk to someone in a language we’re comfortable with. It deepens the bond we’ve with them. The native language is often the fastest way to connect to a local native in the area.
Is there a language through which we can connect with our Heavenly Father and more with our best friend the HS? Join us as we learn more about speaking in tongues with the HS in Week 7 - The Language of Friendship of our series #BFF Best Friends Forever in this final instalment by Dr Danny Simon.
I am pretty sure I can snap a string but snapping a few together is going to be difficult. And it will be impossible to cut through a well-knitted cloth with my hands. There's stuff we cannot do on our own; the Holy Spirit knows just how to get it done, and He wants to help us do those things.
Find out more in Week 6 - Empowered of the series #BFF by Dr Danny Simon.
So we know about what gives us the tingles when we look at someone attractive 😏. And we know what it is like when we fall in love with someone... That's a big one by the way 👀.
But is that all that's there to a relationship? Or could there be another dimension that's unseen to most of us? The Holy Spirit might just be waiting on this curiosity for Him to pour out wisdom that is unheard of!
Join us to listen to 'The 3 levels of Relationship' in the series #BFF by Dr Danny Simon, this being Week 5.
One of the most basic understandings in a relationship involves respecting the other person’s feelings. How can a relationship move further if we end up hurting each other? We just looked at how the Holy Spirit has a mind and will of His own last Sunday. So, what about His emotions?
Join us in #BFF in Week 4- He's a Person Part 2 by Dr Danny Simon
If you share a real relationship with others, you know you have to look at them as unique individuals. They're people and not objects. We interact with each other keeping in mind each other's likes, dislikes and everything in between.
Our best friend always knows what's up with us... Sometimes.. all it takes is one look for them to know everything. And what makes them special is that they have just the right words for us for that moment.
Check out this week's message where you get to know the Person of the Holy Spirit in Week 3 of #BFF entitled 'He's a Person' Part-1 by Dr Danny Simon
Gamers assemble! You know how we play video games and there's a map to show us where to go and we have indicators to gain XP and potions... Without these, we'd be so lost. Life becomes easier when we have a guide to walk us through what's to be done. But instead of just indicating to us, we have someone who speaks to us directly and clearly nonetheless. Instead of riddles and cheat codes, this certain someone speaks into our lives in just the way we will understand. It's exciting how someone unseen is yet so tangible and actively working in our lives.
Check out this week's message 'He Speaks' in Week 2 of the series '#BFF Best Friends Forever' by Dr Danny Simon.
Your best bud knows everything in and out about you and if their really intending good for you, they will help you when you need it and correct you when you do wrong. The Holy Spirit literally dwells with us and He chooses to stand on our behalf. God makes an active decision to forgive and forget our sins when we return to Him. But wait a minute... How can we listen to what the Holy Spirit has to say? And how do we follow His lead?
These answers can be found in week 1 of our series "Best Friends Forever" titled "He Helps" by Dr Danny Simon.
Ignorance is not always bliss. Despite it being essential in every relationship, being a good listener is dying at this age. We often don't train our ears to listen but rather to project out our answers and opinions. Not having time to listen to the people around you or wanting to speak in self-defence are traits of a poor listener. What more do you think makes a poor listener? And what does it take to be a good one?
Check out the message "Good Listener" by Pastor Mathew George to learn more!
What would you do for a person you're grateful for? It could be someone who guided you or maybe even helped you when you were in dire need of it. What if this person saved your life at the cost of losing someone he loved at that? Some acts of kindness and love go beyond what words can explain. What God did for us on the cross is a gesture of love like no other and the only befitting response from us for being saved from death would be to surrender our lives to Him. So let's ask ourselves this... Do we really thirst for God when we do whatever we do? Is it Him in our minds while we interact with people?
"I Thirst" is a message by Shekaina Thomas that covers more than just this.
Remember those movie scenes when the commander gives a peculiar order to his unit and still follows it through, even if they don't know the big picture? Trusting in God sometimes takes us through those tests of faith when we have to believe what He says even if it doesn't sound logical. But the assurance we have is that no matter what we face, His word stands true despite what people say and despite what deep pit we are in—still looking for some more encouragement?
Check out the message "Trusting In God" by Arpith Mathew.
Experiencing the Resurrection Life comes in phases. Like any other relationship, we have to start be knowing the person. In this case, Christ. What's next is finding freedom... What's difficult to face alone, becomes easier with the right support. Now that you're free from what held you down, it's time to discover your purpose! And with it, you make a difference.
Check out "Experiencing the Resurrection Life" to get a more detailed explanation by Dr Danny Simon
A purpose-driven life is fulfilling. Discovering your gift and your direction will help you achieve this. Think of what gets you excited. What is it that you enjoy doing? You know you have a certain skill set. Take the first step towards honing them. You have them to use them. Don't hide them under a rug. Still, got doubts and questions?
Join us in Week 10 - Knowing My Purpose of iDream as we wrap up this series with Dr Danny Simon.
Forgiveness is like insurance we have received from God. No matter how far we run away if we turn back to Him and confess, our sins are all covered. Even when it comes to people, we're set free when we forgive others. We don't forgive someone who is right, we forgive someone who has wronged us. Carrying grudges or hurts from the past becomes extra baggage which can cause us to break down unexpectedly. The sooner we let it go, the easier it'll be for us to fully operate in God's plan in our lives.
Find out more in Week 9- 'The Forgiveness Factor' of the series 'iDream!' by Dr Danny Simon.
God has the best of business plans and here's why. When we pay a loan, we pay back the principal amount with certain interest to the lender. But when we honour God with our tithe, He blesses the rest of our money. But it isn't just about seeing our possessions multiply... It's a sign of genuine devotion towards the giver of all possessions, who rightfully deserves what belongs to Him. This sounds way different from what we see around us, doesn't it?
"Who's first" from our series "iDream" by Dr Danny Simon will help explain this better. Check it out!
With promotion comes the power for change and influence. But have you thought of where its power comes from? Who does it last with and why should they have this power? It's true that hard work plays a key role in achieving a promotion but what makes it last is God allowing it. He gives power to the humble, who choose to accept they don't know it all. And through them, He brings breakthroughs into the lives who need it.
"The Promotion" is week 7 of our series iDreamby Dr Danny Simon elaborates on this...check it out!
Contrary to popular belief, life isn't a mystery. Not every answer is given to us our hands, but we have the perfect guidebook to lead us to our destination. And it will test us in our obedience until it's time for promises to unfold. Sometimes we make wrong choices, which leads us astray from where we should be going. It takes patience and obedience to see God's perfect will unravel in our lives.
Join us in Week 6 of the series 'iDream' entitled 'Taking the Test' by Dr Danny Simon to learn more!
Trials aren't a happy place. But think of it this way... When you face one, know that it's going to make you better. The Devil doesn't have much he can drag you down with when you realise it's the same lies he uses to trap you. So instead of trying to work things out on your own, trust that the process is God's way to prepare you for a position He has kept for you.
Find out more in the latest instalment of the series 'iDream!' in Week 5 - The Endurance Run by Dr Danny Simon.
The feeling of messing up time and again gathers guilt in us. The beauty of God's saving grace is that He will forgive you and welcome you in, no matter how many times it takes. Porn and other sex-related addictions are not easy to get rid of. But when you make the active choice to repent, God will not shun you away.
Join us to hear more on the deception of porn in Week 4: Maintaining Purity from the series 'iDream!' by Dr Danny Simon.
When we disobey God, it opens a door for the Devil to work in our life. But what do we do? We're prone to sin! Here's what's comforting though... It's true we find it difficult to walk in 100% obedience to God. However, when we still choose to do so, come the time we sin, if we repent, God will forgive us. Find out more on how you can live the successful dream God has given you in week 3 "Being Faithful" from our series iDream by Dr Danny Simon.
Many who have great callings have seen great falls because their character didn't match their calling. God doesn't want that to happen to us. He convicts us to remind us that the plan is still on, but there are things we have to change in our lives for it to come to pass. This is way different from what the Devil does. He will go on to condemn you saying you don't deserve great plans because you messed up. Remember this though... God does not take back the gifts He blesses you with. He wants you to fulfil the dreams He has given you!
Check out the message- "Avoiding Potholes" from the series "iDream" by Dr Danny Simon to understand how God convicts us and why potholes play a part in it!
It would be so much easier if we knew what our purpose was in life, wouldn't it? Here's the good news! Just as how we can go ask a map maker any questions about the maps he makes, we have access to God who has given us this life. God gives us dreams not for us to brag about them but to reach positions where we can extend His hand of compassion to others. What do we do with the dreams God has for us... Is it all that's there to it? How do we fulfil them?
Join us as we start a brand new series entitled 'iDream!' in Week 1 - Turning Pride Off by Dr Danny Simon.
Let's be honest, there is nothing as good as a relationship where you can be open to someone. Real relationships always start with God. It takes courage to be in a real relationship because it rightfully demands much. So instead of living a relationship-driven by fear that keeps us on the defensive, let's begin with an honest start!
Tune into 'Real Relationships' by Pastor Mathew George.
"We learn by experience," they say... But there are memories we need to leave behind to move forward. It takes effort. It takes faith to say no to the past that can dominate our present. The same holds good for our future too. We get too caught up thinking about the future that we miss out on what the present can give us. Do you feel you are "Not Living In The Present"?
Tune in as we listen to 'Not Living in the Present' by Arpith Mathew
The beauty of faith is that it shifts our focus from what our situation demands to what God is capable of doing. Fasting and praying act like a reset button that clears the foggy view of uncertainty and confusion. It helps us refresh our relationship with God and obey Him not out of fear or routine but rather by love.
Tune in to listen to 'Awakening' by Dr Danny Simon.
New year resolutions and the phrase "New Year New Me" are trending at this time of the year. Changes begin when we take an active step towards transforming our situation. Do you feel like you're trapped in a prison? God can even use your very prison to change your lives and the ones around you. That sounds bizarre, doesn't it?
How can something as suppressing as a prison can make a huge difference? Tune in as we listen to 'Facing 2022' by Dr Danny Simon.
Marriage is God's idea! It is a representation of commitment, communion and devotion. A perfect marriage is not when two people are in communion but three— the husband, wife and God Himself. It is blessed and led by God to fulfil greater plans that glorify Him and it in itself is a testament of what Godly love is. We wrap up this series by covering the aspect of why Marriage is not just a legal certificate in part 6- "Taking The Vows".
Join us in the final part of this series 'Love, Sex & Marriage' in Week 6 titled 'Taking the Vow'
It wouldn't leave people deeply hurt when they are violated sexually if sex was just a physical activity. These scars remain as trauma and insecurities for a long time until a victim can find some closure. It isn't confined to being a sexual activity either. This is why people find themselves attached to a person they have been involved with sexually, even if it were to be a one-time thing. The whole idea of sex is far deeper than what we see through media and culture.
Join us as we listen to 'Damaged Goods' in Week 6 of "Love, Sex & Marriage" by Dr Danny Simon
There are all kinds of sex that we have heard about through culture. It's almost normal for people to lose their virginity at a young age and involve in hook-ups or one night stands. Being casual about sex can eventually hurt us. Indulging in porn will take away the stimulation and charm of having sex with one person in real life. So among all of these "kinds" of sex, what can actually be glorious?
Join us as we listen to Week 4 in the series 'Love, Sex & Marriage' about 'Glorious Sex' by Dr Danny Simon
We've often heard the phrase "all men are the same" and at the same time, we've heard some very demeaning titles people call women. Culture at times reduces a woman to terms like a bitch or a slut. And porn portrays them in the same light. To respect someone means to "assign" honour to them. Love does not dishonour anybody, instead, it honours them. We are to honour women, just as we honour men not only because they deserve it but because they were created in the likeness of God.
Tune in as we take a look at how Jesus revolutionized culture in Week 3 of this series 'Love, Sex & Marriage' titled 'Definitely Male' by Dr Danny Simon.
This is God's promise to us- we will never walk alone. God is the infinite source of living water that grants us peace and spiritual strength no matter what comes our way. The solution to our problems is to listen to what God has to speak to us in those times. Join us as we listen to "Be Faithful" by Dr Ajit Cherian
Struggle will be a common factor in every stage of our lives. Honouring God however, invites divine promotion. Knowing this makes one thing clear, we need to understand and carry the identity of we being the children of God. We cannot level up until we overcome our present challenges. How do we gear up to face them? Check out the message ' Tide Over Your Challenges' by Dr. Ajit Cherian that encourages us to be winners in life.
Growing up we’ve heard fairy tale stories on how they fell in love, married and lived happily ever after. Does that happen in real life? Is it possible? Are there things that I need to work on me that requires to have that perfect relationship?
God established a perfect relationship with us through His Son Jesus Christ, can I do the same with the relationships that are there around me? Tune in as we take a look at 'The Perfect Relationship' in Week 2 of the series, 'Love, Sex & Marriage' by Dr. Danny Simon
We are meant to have relationships with people but that can get tricky sometimes. Past experience and expectations can often affect us to the point of making a conscious choice to stay away from any human connection.
But does it happen that way? We will find ourselves longing for love if we remain isolated. As we look forward to having relationships with people, it also is necessary that we prepare ourselves too!
Join us as we begin this new series on 'Love, Sex & Marriage' in Week-1 'Falling in Love' by Dr. Danny Simon
Weather apps normally help us predict the forecast depending on the climate. Is it possible to detect the forecast of what a relationship will look like based on the emotional climate present?
Relationships are among the most important things God has blessed us with. Our relationship with our parents, friends and family in many ways shape us. Our climate in each relationship changes with regard to each person we deal with. Are there any relationship climates we wish to see improve or change? We might even have to ask the ones in concern, what is it like for them to be around us.
Join us as we learn more about emotional climates in 'What's the Weather?' by Dr Danny Simon.
We have all played video games of some sort or at least know how they work. With each level up comes a new grade of difficulty we have to clear. It's pretty much the same with us climbing the ranks in life too. When God takes us to the next level of growth and learning, it comes with its own difficult set of brokenness. This doesn't make us weak but on the contrary, strengthens us to face what's ahead of us, head on! God knows we are all unique, He made us that way! This is why, neither can we compare our brokenness to someone else's, nor does God subject each of us to the same kind of breaking.
Join us in the finale of the series 'Under Authority' in Week 17 - Unfair Treatment by Pastor Mathew George.
We cannot discern wisely when we're confused. Learning to submit to true authority helps us to think clearly. Often times we won't even understand the decisions of a leader. God hides the wisdom behind it on purpose to test our obedience. We are called to obey even while we can't make sense of our leader's decisions.
Rest assured, the heart of our leader lies in God's hands. As we follow what they say to the dot, we will also realise God is more concerned about His authority being established in our hearts than for us to execute our own ideas to do His work.
Join us as we try to understand our authorities in Week 16 of the series 'Under Authority' by Pastor Mathew George.
Submission is one of the most misunderstood subjects. Is obedience unconditional? What if I don’t agree with the leader? What if the leader makes wrong decisions? What if I am asked to do something wrong? Where do I draw the line? Obedience is external while the submission is internal. The key to God’s treasure house lies in submission. Not only the external action but the internal attitude matters.
Join us as we continue in our series on Under Authority in Week 15, 'Challenges of Submission' by Pastor Mathew George.
The way we treat our leaders directly indicates how we look at God. When we honour authority that is ordained by Him, we reciprocate our honour to God as well. It doesn't matter if our leaders are in the wrong, we honour the position and not the person. It is not our place to judge our leaders. God, who placed them in that position will also deal with their wrongdoing.
Join us as we learn more about the benefits of being under authority in Week 14 of 'Under Authority' by Pastor Mathew George.
We all have a God-given purpose and often times the only people that stop us from achieving that is ourselves. Fear and insecurities keep us bound from moving forward. But it's our willingness to simply say yes to what God is asking us to do is that will take us forward and achieving all that God has asked us to do.
Tune in and listen to 'Unstoppable' from Dr Danny Simon.
Ever heard of the story where a horse felt proud while he carried a king on his back and thought that everyone was bowing to him? It isn't to the horse that people were bowing but to the king he carried. I've always wondered why do we have an acknowledgement page at the start of every report or thesis? It's us who do most of the hard work, why then give a lot of prestige and honour to others, some of whom we've hardly met?
In retrospect, why did we have to stand up and sing 'good morning sir....' whenever our principal walked into our class? Why do we have to treat our boss with respect? Just like the horse, are we mistaken that it's not always us, but also those who have authority over us, who deserve our respect? Or was the horse right in his thinking?
Join us as we learn more from the series Under Authority by Pastor Mathew George in 'Spiritual Authority-IV'.
Ever been the monitor of your class in your high school days? The thought of being the class monitor was so tempting and seemed to be lucrative, but when we think of the pressure it brings with it, everything gets ugly. The behind our back criticisms, losing our friends, the pressure of pleasing teachers and escaping their tempers, the stress of being sandwiched, all the false accusations and many more just prove that the position isn't worth the try. But what happens if there isn't any monitor at all?
Taking responsibility and being under someone's authority is always painful, and the more you submit, the more the pain and pressure, so why do it? To maintain stability and order, few of us are given powers over others, and with power comes responsibility and pressure. Also, the people who are under that authority have to subject themselves. In the end, we all work for a common good, to maintain stability, peace, order and discipline. Why do you think the Indian constitution not only gives us the citizens not only fundamental rights but also fundamental duties?
Join us as we look more into the subject of Under Authority in Spiritual Authority Part 3 by Pastor Mathew George.
We have been gathering online for the last three days to intercede for the different churches under the NLF leadership and we will be culminating our missions week with this Sunday's service as we remember the Great Commission.
Join in as we listen to our Chairman and Senior Pastor Gopinathan on Mission Sunday 2021.
Remember the days when we felt that our father is a superhero, or our mom is the most beautiful. How we used to think that our parents are perfect. It's only when we grow up we realize that they're imperfect. They're humans just like you and me and it gets worse when we see them make mistakes, and those mistakes impact us. It's horrible when sometimes they realize their mistakes and refuse to change. It comes to a point that we begin to hate them for who they are and all the mistakes they make. But,...
Do we stop loving them? Did they ever stop loving us? Just think of all the things they've done for us, all the sacrifices, hard work, and every mistake we made that they blindly overlooked and patiently corrected.
How wrong would it be to just say that they are bad people just because they make mistakes? We need to stick by them, hold their hand and support them when needed. Even with our spiritual guides, we need to stand by their side and support them even when they're wrong. They're humans and make mistakes, does that mean they're unfit to lead us anymore?
Join us as we look more into coming 'Under Authority' in Week 11 Spiritual Authority Part 2.
"Happiness is.....a cup of rich coffee, or a piece of rich chocolate pastry, or a long ride with a friend, or......" the list goes on. We see such phrases quite often in our stories and statuses. This means that certain things can affect us positively or negatively. That goes to show that there's someone who is wrapped by the flesh and blood, someone who influences the body as well as is influenced by the body, it's our spirit, it's the true us.
How wonderful would it be if we could tap into our inner being's full potential so that we are more productive, more joyful, more healthy and live life to its fullest?
God loves us and wants us to have such a life and so has placed such people in our lives who can help us reach our maximum potential. We need to recognize them, humble ourselves and submit to them. Only then will we grow our inner being.
Join us as we continue the series on 'Under Authority' by Pastor Mathew George in Week 10 - Spiritual Authority.
There always comes a time in a son's life when he looks at his father with respect and awe and says 'what a man'. A few years later in his late teens, he again looks at his dad and says 'what a man', but this time disgusted and ashamed. Every mom whose arms were so comforting and everything she said was music soon became a pest in your life.
Does that mean that after a certain age, children grow wiser than their parents? Why then do parents keep instructing and advising their children over and over again about stuff they already know? Don't they know that children grow up to become adults? Why don't they understand? How long will it feel like a heavyweight being tied around one's neck? How can one live with such annoying people? When will they realize how wise and learned their children are, and start giving them the space and respect they deserve? WHEN???
(sigh)......Just out of curiosity, isn't there a teeny tiny possibility that we're missing out on something? Is our perspective the absolute truth? Come on, they're mom and dad.......think again.....
Join us on this Global Parents Day as we hear from the series Under Authority in Week 9 Parental Authority by Pastor Mathew George.
Did it ever happen in your class that a small doubt from a classmate, bamboozled the teacher and made her doubt her concepts? How often do we hear stories of how just one employee changed the entire company's management and structure? Do such things happen only in movies? Think again...
We live in a realistic world where the only thing that is constant is change. You have the potential to affect the people around you, your teachers, seniors, boss and authorities. The question is do we want to take the pain of bringing a change where it seems impossible? If so, how do we do it all by ourselves?
Join us as we continue the series Under Authority in Week 8 Earthly Masters Part 2 by Pastor Mathew George.
Did you know that in some severe burn injury cases, if the patient's internal organs are badly burnt, they are not allowed to drink water for a few days till the doctor deems it safe? Sometimes the patient has a severe urge to drink, he or she becomes very thirsty but has to control it, if not the organs would succumb and can lead to even death. Sometimes that's how our lives are sometimes, we feel to blast our teachers, bosses or superiors for all the wrong they do and for hurting us. But that would have severe consequences. What then do we do? Should we fold our hands and suffer in silence?
What if there is a way such that we don't lash out our anger and yet feel peace?
Join us as we continue in our series on 'Under Authority' in Week 7 Earthly Masters Part 1 by Pastor Mathew George.
Toby had a tough day. He couldn't log in on time for his online class, and so lost his attendance, he performed poorly in his weekly test later that day. His mom was frustrated over matters of work and yelled at him for a petty issue. He wanted to meet up with his friends but a proper monsoon shower spilt water over their plans. Completely frustrated he locks himself in his room, switches the lights off, plugs in earphones and listens to rap music. It gives him peace, he feels "less frustrated". That's his corner, a place where he can rest and be assured of peace of mind.
What's that place in your life? Where do you find solace? What makes you feel peaceful?
Just imagine if meeting God would give you the most peaceful experience.
Join us as we listen to the second part of 'Revival' in Types of Altars by Samuel Mathew.
We all begin well usually. As we go forward, we expect things to keep getting better. But somewhere in between at the middle, things sometimes seem to take a detour, a different tangent and we end up being in a place where we never thought we would be in.
How often have we wished we could go back and have a fresh start? So that we don't repeat the same mistakes and go forward. But life never gives us the ability to go back and start over. Someone once said, "You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Isn't that true?
Join us as we learn how in this week's message, "Revival: Rebuilding the Altar" by Samuel Mathew.
"Zindagi me musibat kabhi khatam kyu nahi hota....?" This dialogue from a Bollywood movie can be relatable for everyone. We all face problems after problems, struggles and difficulties. The saying "Life isn't a bed of roses" is an understatement. It should have been 'In life sometimes we will find roses amongst a lot of thorns'.
But why is this so? Why is life so painful? How do we lead a good life when nothing is stable? Who controls our life? Is it by chance that everyone is suffering?
Amongst so many questions, will we find 'any' answer at all??
Join us as we learn from the title 'When God Shakes Your World' by Dr Ajit Cherian.
Sometimes it's frustrating to submit to a governing authority you differ in opinion. In a world where peace and turmoil co-exist, where the youth of this generation protest at high volumes, where every governing decision made is met by criticism and rebellion, are we indeed progressing as a nation?
Although democracy revolves around the idea that everyone has the right to voice their opinions we deviate from the fact that all authorities are God appointed. It is good for us that there is government instead of anarchy.
In a democracy, civic authorities are appointed by people and many times the elected leadership may not be what you desire. Earthly authority, is appointed authority.
Does submitting to your appointed civic authority challenge you? What if we told you that submission to delegated authority must come no matter how good or bad they may be?
Join us as we continue our series on 'Under Authority' in Week 6 - 'Civic authorities' by Pastor Mathew George.
One of the most respected emotions is the spirit of sportsmanship, it's playing fair and adhering to the rules of the game. But when a player doesn't adhere to the rules of the game, there are certain penalties for the same. It means that the rules that are in place aren't an option, they are mandatory and applicable to any and everyone, without any exception. This is what maintains the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
How necessary is it to follow rules then? What happens when they begin to strangle us? What happens when these rules start to irritate us? Do we get any reward for adhering to these rules? Or are we just tolerating them with utter disgust?
Join us as we learn more from the topic 'Delegated Authority' in Week 5 by Pastor Mathew George.
Christianity is often categorised as a religion. However, it is a way of living. When we live this life we have a choice: either we follow our own path or the path God has set for us.
Following God's path is not easy and never has been. When we arrive at the crossroads of life, we have the choice of choosing what is right or wrong, there is no in-between or middle ground.
Disobedience to God is a fulfilment of our own desires, where we exalt ourselves and our needs higher than God and in turn rebel against Him. The idea of doing what is right, what is good, what is acceptable comes from our own human understanding.
So, are we rebelling against God when we do what we think is right? Are we living in bondage when we do as we please? How does disobeying God affect our walk with Him?
Join us as we learn more from 'The Consequences of Disobedience - Part 2' in Week 4 by Pastor Mathew George.
It is said that 'the only thing constant in this world is change.' It really is true, isn't it? But we as humans always refrain from change when brought by others. In other words, we don't like to be schooled by others, we would accept change only when we deem it right. Hypocritical it may seem, but it has to do with humility and ego. Obedience comes when we humble ourselves and submit to our authorities. And disobedience is when we rebel and want to impose our own desires.
But even as children, why do we have the urge to fight our authorities? Why does it feel more comfortable to be a rebel and disobey? Why is obedience so difficult? Don't we get empowered when we rebel? Aren't we truly free when we follow our own desires? What then is wrong in disobeying?
Join us as we learn more about 'The Consequences of Disobedience' in Week 3 of Under Authority by Pastor Mathew George. This is Part 1.
Archimedes principle-one of the groundbreaking discoveries made in human history. It explains why wood floats in water while metal sinks. It shows why ships can sail over long distances. But humans used this principle almost daily for hundreds of years before it was discovered.
One of the most important proofs that humans are the most intelligent beings is reasoning and asking why. That gives us purpose and motive, pushes us and makes our determination stronger. But just imagine if humans would have waited for Archimedes to be born and discover buoyancy, would they have been able to journey across the oceans?
As children we were taught many rules and manners, which we followed blindly, just so that we would not be punished. But it's after we grew up we realize how useful most of them were if not all. Is it ok to obey our authorities even though we don't see where they're leading us? Should we fight against everything that we don't like or don't understand? The soldiers on a battlefield blindly follow the orders of their superiors. Why so? Should we do the same when required?
Join us as we learn more on 'Under Authority' in 'Week 2- The Sin of Lawlessness' by Pastor Mathew George.
A very interesting scene from the film Captain America-the winter soldier, where Captain America and the black widow are in 'Zola's brain', reveals that Hydra was found on the basis that humanity could not be trusted with its own freedom. How cruel a statement is that? But how do we define freedom? Does it mean that everyone is free to do whatever he or she pleases? In such a case, imagine your body having complete freedom. Your legs take you wherever it wants, both the limbs don't even coordinate, your arms go haphazard and you speak jibberish the whole day.
Maybe that's why we have a brain to control and coordinate things.
How different are we as humans in society? How do we define our freedom? Are we allowed to do whatever we feel like? If so up to what extent? There are countless moments in life when we are not in control of certain circumstances and have no idea what to do in some situations. This only shows that we need guidance and have to be instructed through life by someone who can see things we can't, someone who is above our problems, and, most importantly, someone who genuinely cares for us. So again, how do we define freedom?
Join us as we begin a new series 'Under authority', in Week 1 - 'Freedom in Submission' by Pastor Mathew George.
As humans, we might often respond to challenging situations with fear, anger, frustration, disbelief and the list goes on. With the growing intellect and advancement of man, we often try to find immediate solutions to our problems causing us to depend more on ourselves. During the trials, life throws at us, we can find ourselves praying for situations to work out the way we wish to.
When you're up against a storm, you can either sink and drown or you can choose to face the storm and overcome it. If you do choose to go through it, who is it that's gonna help you? You can't choose your storm but can choose the one who will help you sail through it.
Join us as we learn more about the topic 'Radical Faith' by Dr Danny Simon.
'Rome wasn't built in a day, they say. It took a long time to actually build the empire and its cities. The phrase gained popularity when Queen Elizabeth I used it in a speech when she said ".....a saying which cannot take away but can at least lessen, the grief that I feel; and the saying is, that Rome was not built in one day". This phrase then gained popularity and is used to date. As mentioned, it certainly gives a cushion of comfort showing that we are only humans and great things take time to come about. But the unsaid factor that is key during the entire time is consistency. Certainly, all good things take time to be manifested but are we consistent in our part and duty? Are we patient enough to yield the harvest? Do we have faith that the seeds we have planted will bear fruit? Are we willing to wait to enjoy its sweetness?
Join us as we learn more from 'Do your best and let God do the rest' by Daniel Deepak.
After a long wait of 2 years, a girl finally got a job in fashion designing she was desperately looking for. On the first day she realized, she wasn't going to start off with the work description she was given but would assist an official even with petty works such as making coffee. She comes on time daily, and the first thing she does is prepares coffee for her boss, as the days went by she was also asked to run some of her boss's personal errands such as purchasing a few household items or picking the children from school. She was made to stay late in the office for petty reasons in an unsafe locality. All of her colleagues who joined with her left, while she held on, by the end of the month she was finally given some tasks related to fashion designing. And as the next month began, she received her first paycheck. But that wasn't the only thing she had earned, the whole office had known her by then and seen her hard work and dedication, her determination earned the respect of all from the security guard to the managing director.
Join us as we learn more in 'Stand Firm & See What God Can Do' from Arpith Mathew.
Imagine going to a restaurant, a waiter waits on you and provides you delightful service. You spent that evening very well and enjoyed the entire time. How much would you tip the waiter?
Now if we imagine a completely opposite scenario, the waiter wasn't able to handle things well, he brought you the wrong order, he spilt your water, he took all the time in the world to finally get your food. How much would you tip him? Both the waiters could really use a good tip, maybe the latter had a lot running in his mind, maybe he tried to do his best but some things weren't in his hand, maybe he's not so experienced, maybe a good tip can help him pull himself back together.
Join us as we learn more about giving without expecting a return in 'This is going to Pain.' by Kalyan Arisalya
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him From rising again! Happy Resurrection Sunday!
There are times in our lives when we can't move forward because we are often staring at roadblocks that can't be moved. Join us this Easter Sunday on Who will roll away the stone by Pastor Mathew George.
Amidst all the troubles and problems that we face in life, all the times we feel like giving up on some things in life, Amidst all the times we feel drained out, let's keep that which keeps us alive, let's keep hoping.
We welcome you for a time of recharging and reenergizing, to once again find that purpose and reason to live this in this message 'Stand Firm' by Samuel Mathew
What fond memories do Aladdin and his magic lamp bring. The concept of getting 3 unconditional wishes fulfilled in a world where nothing comes for free. How blissful.😌
And maybe that's why it's just a film. Something like that would never happen in reality. Or would it? What if it has happened? Why and up to what extent do we believe in reaching for the stars? If we are to, whom should we ask? Does a genie exist in reality? Or is there someone who isn't trapped in a lamp and can give a zillion times more than what genie could?
Join us as we learn more from the title 'Audacious prayers' by Dr Danny Simon
We all wish that we could have better clothes, better cars or bikes, better food, better houses, better lifestyles. Basically, more money😅. Things would be so good and so comfortable, right? So, how do we get the best out of what we have? How do we multiply what we have? Is the key to investing in stock markets? Well, it's risky? Is it a side business? We keep scratching our heads over and over again, but do we have a sure shot solution?
Join us in finding out more as we wrap up the series Where's My Money? in Week 7: The Multiplication Principle by Dr Danny Simon
Just imagine one fine sunny morning you walk out of your home toward your office, you remember an old lady near your street who needs money. You decide to give her some as you return, but you have a huge disagreement with your boss throughout the day, you have a car accident, which costs you to pay 5k. You went for your long-awaited date but got stood up, and finally, your favourite restaurant is closed just for that day. As you reach home do you feel generous enough to give the lady some money? Or maybe some other day?
Join us in Week 6 - The Generosity Factor by Dr Danny Simon
Have you ever driven a car while talking to someone over the phone? I guess most of us have. But let's add one more task to it. Have you ever driven a car while talking to someone over the phone, while also watching a movie in your car? Sounds impossible right? That's because our brain isn't actually designed to multitask. Even though we can do more than one job at a time, the tasks get just partial attention from our brain, so lesser will be productivity. I wonder if that's true for our lives in general. What if we are driven by ideologies completely different from each other? Is it possible to love skiing yet hate ice? Cane we lead double standard lives yet have no problems in our way?
Join us this week as we learn more about mammon in our series, 'Where's My Money?' in Week 5 - What Mammon?
Whose numbers have we stored on our speed dial? Whom do we run to first when we have some very good news to share? Be it happiness or grief, all of us would love to share it with someone. Yes, 'someone'. We may want to share it with many people, but who would it be first? It matters. Just like the first cake bite on one's birthday, the first person we go to during life's highs and lows is a crucial decision to make. Isn't it the one who deserves to get the first place? Isn't it someone who has been with us through and through, someone who will accept us no matter what, someone who values us more than anything, the one who created us and adores us?
Join us as we continue on our series in Week 4, part 2 of 'First Things First' by Dr Danny Simon
Imagine a fruit spoilt from within, but looks of from the outside. Or a building that is in a poor state from the inside but well maintained from the outside. Imagine a person, depressed from the inside but decked up from the outside. Doesn't our true joy come from our heart? But what is it that actually gives us that joy? What is it that dictates our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being?
Join us this week as we continue our series on 'Where's My Money? in Week 3, Part 1 of 'First Things First' by Dr Danny Simon
Tests are an amazing part of academics, they help us know where we stand. Whilst it shows us our reality, it can be very painful at times. It's pretty much the same with our finances, when there's a personal audit done of our expenditures, it hurts many times to see the amounts spent on stuff that wasn't deemed important, and that too at the cost of stuff that should have been prioritized. How often do we choose to go through that pain? Or do we just ignore where we spend our money, not caring if we might be actually draining it? What if we could get our finances right by giving our money in that right place where we ought to? What if by giving we will be given back more? What if our finances would be like planting a seed and getting multiple fruits in return?
Join us as we learn more in Week 2 - 'Taking The Test' by Dr. Danny Simon
When was the last time we had to force ourselves to get a job done? How frequently do we have to discipline ourselves to achieve something? It's not the same for some things though. Sometimes we would reach any height or depth to get what we desire. Our desire comes from our heart, and our heart follows what we treasure the most. And that's one of the reasons why money can become dangerous because most of us treasure money and we go up to any extent to get more of it. So how do we handle that?
Join us as we begin a brand new series titled 'Where's My Money'? by Dr Danny Simon in Week 1 - 'My Money, My Heart.'
Life is moving on normally and then there's a sudden turn of events or news that jolts you completely and then life is never the same. We've all gone through such experiences where life suddenly took a turn. One example was what happened with the COvid pandemic: life was never the same.
Why does God allow this to happen? Tune in on this message that was spoken by Dr Danny Simon at New Life Mangalore.
No matter how well we cleanse ourselves in a day, we have to cleanse ourselves again on a regular basis. We all know the benefits of taking a bath and how important it is. Just like after taking a bath, we feel fresh, as though everything has been reset and we're all new and clean, is there something that can refresh our hearts and minds to a new start, a clean sheet? Just as how the body needs cleansing, do our souls, our inner beings need cleansing? Can the regrets, guilts and mistakes of our past be cleaned off and our lives be made clean and white like a fresh A4 sheet?
Join us as we learn more on water baptism in 'Buried Alive' by Dr Danny Simon.
What a blessing friends are. Arguably the best part about friends is that we can mostly go to them unfiltered, not having to restrict ourselves but just be who we are. But many times we find ourselves alone even when we need someone close to us desperately, don't we? Sometimes just pouring our heart out gives so much relief. What if we have a friend invisible to the eye but ever-present and always there for us irrespective of our mood and feelings? What if we could talk to Him every now and then just as we would to a friend? What if He would reply to us when we call Him and help us in every, literally every situation? Have you ever tried this to find out if it as madness as some people say or the key to not only successful but also to an eternity of peace?
Join us as we hear on 'Plugged In' by Anu Danny
How does it feel when your phone just hangs? It's not only devices that can stop working. Even we humans can just be hung in our thoughts, and stare into infinity. Its something quite common which we all do at some point in time, but why is it so? What is it that crosses our mind and pauses all our physical movements? Is it just a funny moment that our friends enjoy or should we think about this seriously?
Join us as we listen to Dr Danny Simon on 'Stop staring'.
No matter how filling a meal we would have had, after a few hours our body would again require food. Similarly, it's not possible to fill the tank of a car once and expect it to run for a lifetime. Also, the branch cannot grow or produce fruit unless it is connected to the tree and continuously receives the required nutrients. There is always a need for a continuous supply. Is it the same with love? Is it possible to love others while we are not being loved? How long can we live this way? Shouldn't there be a continuous supply of love in our lives?
Join us as we wrap up the series 'The Father's Love' in week 10- Stayin in Love by Dr Danny Simon
"Knowing only half-truth is very dangerous". Ever guessed the reason for a thief to choose to operate in the dark? If it's so that he can't be seen, wouldn't it be difficult for him to see as well? And that's why it's always a risk. But just imagine if the lights were on as he was stealing. It's the same when we try to look for something in the dark, the object we are looking for is going nowhere but we just can't see it. Sometimes just seeing the entire picture solves half of the problem. That's because unless we know what the problem is we can't solve it. Do we sometimes struggle in our relationships just because we don't have a clear picture of the problems? Can we not see the solution to life's problems, while it is there right in front of us, because we can't see it?
Join us as we continue on the series of "The Father's love" week 9: Turn on the Lights by Dr Danny Simon.
How true is it that many times we don't listen to understand what the other person is saying, but so that we can give them a strong reply? One of the best fundas in life is to do your part, but is it enough? We live in an imperfect world and some times we can't see it but things just don't add up. In our relationships, even if none of the people involved is at fault, there seems to be an unaccounted gap which just broadens over time. Are relationships more about claiming our rights no matter what the consequence? Is it enough to just do our part without considering the gap that is created? Up to what extent should we go in order to save our breaking relationships?
Join us in Week 8 as we continue in the series 'The Father's Love'; 'Rights Vs Relationship' by Dr Danny Simon.
One of the greatest trademark dialogue of the Bollywood is 'mere paas maa hai'. It signifies that if one has his/her mother with her, it would surpass all the wealth one can have. Undoubtedly any mother's love towards her child is too deep to be measured, but is it true that there's no love greater than a mother's love? Will a mother really never forsake her child? Can an orphan experience something like a mother's love, or even something greater than that?
Is it also possible that our relationship with our earthly mother will affect other relationships in our lives? Join us as we continue on the series 'The Father's Love' : #NoFilter - Part 2
"A prejudiced mind cannot reveal the reality of life." How often do we judge others based on our past experiences? Many times we are not patient enough to know what others are going through before judging them or drawing a conclusion. There are also times we were misunderstood and judged wrongly, without our side of the picture even being heard. But does everything around us work this way? Is every sugar-coated conversation has a bitter crust under it? Is everything that offers to give something has a hidden intention to get more from us than what they can give us?
Is it possible that our relationship with our earthly father can affect other relationships in our lives? Join us in week 6 of the series, 'The Father's Love' : #NoFilter part 1.
'A true leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and also goes the way'.
Going the way, although being very tough, makes the difference. In order for a policeman to enforce the law, he must subject himself under the law. Is obedience just another word for slavery? Is surrendering to any authority a sign of weakness?
Ever tried venturing out something new? It's always wise to consult experts before doing so, yeah? It prepares you for the best and the worst! It's the same with life! We can live a good life if when we seek the one who has already experienced life. For every desert experience, when we're tempted to take the easier route, we have someone to look up to who already has been there! Jesus knows what any kind of temptation is like... and He knows exactly how to deal with it! Join us to listen to 'Obedience in Temptation' by Samuel Mathew.
'Life isn't a bed of roses', and there are thorns all around. But what happens when the very air we breathe is poisoned? Family issues and sibling rivalry isn't something new, but are we supposed to accept it as a part of life and live with it? Can broken homes and split families find peace again?
Our bitterest enemies are those we once loved the most. The pain is searing, and the hatred has very deep roots. And to cause them to harm we may go to any extent. There are numerous examples of brothers killing each other; for money, power, love or pride. But what if this could change? Can the very hatred that causes siblings to be each other's hindrances, be removed?
Join us as we continue on the series 'The Father's Love' by Dr Danny Simon in Week 5 'Road Closed'.
"How far would you go for love?" This not only being a tag line for Cadbury's Silk but also a question which people very genuinely ask themselves when in love. For example, Romeo and Juliet went up to the point of killing themselves as they could not live together and Elsa sacrificed her life for her sister Anna in Disney's Frozen. But how much can you actually love somebody?
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."
This is how the American poet, memoirist and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou describes love. But does such love exist?; and does everyone get to have someone in their life to love them so much? Or are these just made-up quotes picked from Google?
Tune in as we continue the series on 'The Father's love', in Week 4 titled 'Reckless Love' by Dr Danny Simon.
Can anyone who loves swimming be scared of going to a swimming pool? Is it possible for someone who's afraid of dogs also tend to love them? Not many would see it this way but fear and love are antagonistic to each other.
Is it possible that you love your Heavenly Father and yet hide from Him because you did something wrong? How do we deal with fear and love? Tune in as we continue the series on 'The Father's Love' in Week 3 - Hide N' Seek by Dr Danny Simon
According to the 2nd law of thermodynamics, in order for a machine to keep working, energy has to be continuously supplied. Which means if I don't switch on the fan switch, it won't rotate. So is the case with love, unless we keep experiencing love, we can't keep loving others.
A gap analysis is a tool that can help businesses identify where they aren't living up to their potential. Even in our relationships with different people, there may be several gaps which we desperately try to close. Truth is we can't close those gaps unless we close the gap within. The only way to close that gap is with love.
Tune in with us to find out more in Week 2 of the series, 'The Father's Love' titled 'The Love Gap' by Dr Danny Simon.
Life is getting busier and busier and we have to reset our priorities every now and then. After all, the hard and tiring work that I have to do at the office, doing all I can to please my boss and sometimes skipping meals, shouldn't I have the right to have a little relaxation and peace all alone? Or is it so necessary to attend my cousin's daughter's birthday party whom I had seen only once? Seems to be a very straightforward decision, there's nothing for me in going there even for 5 minutes.
Or is there?
After 10 years of school life, do BFFs become just a hashtag? Why do our relatives tend to become 'distant'? Do we need just a handful of people to live our lives? Can humans live without companions?
Join us as we begin on the wonderful journey of exploring the love of our heavenly Father. Yes, we all certainly have a heavenly Father who loves us and wants to talk to us. We would love to have you be a part of this series called 'The Father's love ' starting with Week 1: Relationships Matter by Pastor Mathew.
Parents can be annoying at times, with all their advice and instructions which seem so needless. But sometimes when we listen to them just so that they feel good and stop giving their instructions at least for a while, even we tend to kinda feel good. And let's admit it, many times listening to them turns out to be a life-saving decision in our lives. Why is it that obedience brings about a good feeling in our conscience?
Obedience may seem to be the virtue of someone with or without limited free will; as though one is obliged to somebody or something. But we always tend to obey the people whom we love, cause we always want to keep their hearts.
Join us as we listen to Samuel Mathew on the title: Obedience, where we learn about a man who took the deadly step of obeying his father. But that decision saved the world.
With time ever-advancing and stopping for no one, we have to choose every step of ours wisely. If someone is in need of help, help them. If someone is trying to push a wall, give them a hand. If someone is broken, help them rebuild themselves. In the process of helping others, we ourselves might need a shoulder to lean on, a hand to help us get up, or a smile to fix our broken hearts. And that is why we can be a support to others.
Join us as we hear from Kezia Joseph on the title: The Time is Now, this being the last Sunday of our theme Talitha Cumi.
Broken can be such a negative word. It indicates that something is no longer protected or something is lost. When your phone lock is cracked open, the one who broke into your device has access to all your contents, data, personal space and everything around your life is compromised. The mention of it itself is so disturbing.
But let's see it in another angle. How many times a heart patient's life is saved due to open-heart surgery? And isn't it necessary to break open the room door of someone contemplating suicide?
Join us as we hear from Anu Danny on 'Broken to be Blessed'. We continue to hear from the ladies of our church and we believe that Jesus is telling even all you girls and ladies out there 'Talitha Cumi', which means 'Rise little girl' and shine.
Problems, difficulties and struggles are never-ending in our lives. And each problem has to be dealt in a specific way. Just like each lock has a specific key to open it, and no matter how similar any other key may look, if it's exactly same, it will never open the lock. So what's that deciding factor that causes the obstructing walls of our lives to fall? As we celebrate 'Talitha Cumi' join us as we hear from Charline Stella on 'The Wall: Marching is Obedience'.
The welcoming of June brings along with it what Jesus has to say to all the ladies out there with a bright smile. He says 'Talitha Cumi'. Translated from Aramaic, 'Talitha Cumi' means 'Rise Little Girl'. The world is made for both men and women and Jesus wants all the women to rise just like the men and be the blessing they were made to be. And so we have dedicated this month to the ladies of our church to speak to us from the wisdom God has given them.
It's been a tough year so far with the COVID-19 disease, cyclones, locusts attack and many more. In such times the work to be done is more and the labourers are less, even the smallest of things that we can do for others is valuable. And so Jesus said the harvest is plenty but the labourers are few. Join us as we listen to Dr Nita Varghese on 'Labourers in the Harvest' and learn how to reach out to those around us.
Ever tried going for jogging while there is an earthquake of Richter scale 5? That's something how living becomes when we have fear in our mind. There always is uncertainty and we expect the worst of things to happen. Join us as we learn how to calm this "mind-quake" of ours as we look into the final section of our series 'What's on your mind': I Think I'm Afraid by Dr Danny Simon.
How sweet does a well-tuned guitar sound when its strings are plucked. But when the strings are stretched a little more, they rip off. In physics, there's a term called Young's modulus which helps us understand how much pressure can an object handle before it breaks. There might not something like that to determine the mental pressure, but at times we all are stretched to the limit. Our lives are so much harmonious and fruitful when stretched to the right measure, but what happens when its overstretched?
This Sunday as we continue the series "What's on your mind" by Dr Danny Simon, find out how we calm ourselves down when we are tensed and what all we miss on when our mind isn't clear.
"The straw that broke the camel's back."
This idiom is so true in our lives. Even when problems, difficulties, undealt and poorly dealt matters stock up it just takes something so insignificant as a straw to frustrate us. But this wasn't how life was meant to be. This isn't how we were meant to be.
This Sunday as we continue on our series of "What's on your mind" by Dr Danny Simon, let's find out how to avoid extra burdens from stocking up. And if it runs through your mind "I think I'm frustrated", let's learn how to get out of it.
Many times we are like this painter who is drawing a beautiful portrait, but then midway buys a dagger and cuts it down. Worry not only destroys our present but also the future. Let's not be foolish.
But if it would've been that simple, we wouldn't have worried at all. Would we?
Just as a child runs to his mother's arms and forgets all his worries, join us this mother's day as we learn what our Creator has said about why and how we shouldn't worry.
Just like the body responds differently to different kinds of food, the mind also reacts according to whatever you see, hear, talk and think.
For example, the words coronavirus is something fearsome, worrying, alarming and despairing.
And the word hospital mostly makes us think of sickness instead of recovery.
This is because over the years we have learnt to think in certain ways which many a time causes us to have a negative perspective in life. But to change that we should first ask ourselves: What's on your mind?
We'd love to have you join us as we analyze, introspect and find how to have a constructive approach towards life.
The safest place for a fish is in the water, for an eagle is in the skies and for the sheep is in the shepherd's arms. No matter how strong, intelligent, smart, or fast one might be, there always comes a time where he or she has to run. And where we run will shape our tomorrow.
Where can we find a place secure, reliable, comforting and strengthening when we are weak or beaten?
This Sunday let's find out as Pastor Mathew shares with us on 'The Safety Net'
When is the process of forgiveness complete? When can we live a life free from offense where we start trusting people again? We close this series by looking closely at forgiveness, release and reconciliation in Week 10: Living Free
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christian faith. Experience Easter with us as we look into what Communion with Jesus is all about.
When fear is gripping everyone in the midst of the corona virus pandemic, it's a good thing to remind ourselves this Good Friday about why Jesus was crucified on that Cross. He is the Hope of Glory. He is the answer in this situation.
When we're wronged, the cry for justice becomes louder. Do we wait till justice is served to us and then forgive? As we begin to wrap this series, let's find out the answer today in Week 9: The Revenge
Most relationships break off because someone gets offended... Why does it happen? Is it possible that God uses offenses to separate us from people that should never have been a part of us? Week 7: The Rock of Offense
Sometimes God allows us to go through difficult situations and difficult people. It can be painful and hurting. Why does God permit it? Week 6: The Breaking