Tere Lahoo Se Mujhe Dho Le Tu Prabhu (Worshipping God)
With Rev. Jose Varghese and Team at PCG, ITARSI
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Friday, 6 November 2015
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
SEVEN ANCHORS FOR LIVING A GODLY LIFE
SEVEN ANCHORS FOR LIVING
A GODLY LIFE
Anchor is a heavy object
attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom,
typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes at one end.
Anchor provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation.
While we attempt to live a Godly life, a good number of storms and heavy winds
of this world try to put us down to be drowned in present sinful world.
So here are the seven anchors that would help Godly to cop up with such
circumstances and stay tuned in the track of godliness.
1. Stay Anchored in scriptures (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Source; A gospel message
preached at CITS by Dr. Matthew K. Thomas
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Monday, 26 October 2015
Sunday, 25 October 2015
Two Aspects of Godliness Psalms 1
- Two Aspects of
Godliness
- Psalms 1
On the one hand, there
are a good number of people who are quite moral in their approach to life, but
not spiritual, e.g. atheists. And on the other hand there are people involved
in spiritual realm, like ministry, church have no morals or struggling to keep
up with. These are two ends of a pool of which Psalm 1 portray a clear picture.
So let’s get into the word of God to understand how one can balance his/her
life and remain Godly in the context of prevailing ungodliness.
1. Moral Aspect of Godliness.
v.1 deals with the
moral life of a person
·
Walking-
in a sense refers to an influence that comes ungodly. You walk or follow only
when you get influenced by someone. So one has to be pretty much careful in
getting influenced from the things around him/her while one lives in this present
society. Let not evil influence us.
·
Standing-
in a sense it refers to interest of a person toward something that he/she got influenced
from. When you are influenced you are attracted and then you develop an interest
or craving. Again, one needs to be careful where his /her interest is. Developing
an interest in godly-activities is necessary.
·
Sitting-
in a sense deals with the indulgence. You get accompanied with the same kind of
people who are well indulged in such activity, that you got influenced first
and then got interested in. Looking for one’s fellowship is very important.
2. Spiritual Aspect of Godliness.
v.2 deals with the godly life of a person.
The word God appears,
for the first time in the passage. After morality comes spirituality.
This begins with
the delight for the law of Lord. In order for one to be Godly is get influenced
by word, first, then to develop a love or interest for word of God.
Second, mediate
the word of God day and night. This doesn't mean reading bible 24/7, but it’s about
meditating just as cattle do, which is more of mastication. And this is not possible
unless one is influenced, attracted and taken by the wonder of God’s word, just
as worldly men taken aback by worldliness.
Just as a coin
that integrates two aspects can’t be a coin without these two, a godly can’t be
a godly without these two; morality and spirituality. Morality is a prerequisite
to spirituality and spirituality is the essence of Godliness.
Source: A gospel message preached at CITS by Rev. Bijaya Nag.
Source: A gospel message preached at CITS by Rev. Bijaya Nag.
Saturday, 24 October 2015
GODLINESS
GODLINESS
ईश्वर-भक्ती
Living a Godly life, in a world, which is
filled with ungodliness, is a difficult task. Here are the four spiritual
truths learned from the life OT saints, who lived a godly life and kept a model
for the onlooker to follow and maintain a godly life.
1. After having a chance to sin; but still not sinning is
the Godliness (Joseph, Gen. 31:41)
पाप करने का
अवसर मिलने के बाद भी पाप ना करना ही ईश्वर-भक्ती है (यूसुफ, उत्पत्ति 31:41) परमेश्वर
के वचन का प्रभाव परिवार मे पड़ता है; पालको को अपने बच्चो के
सामने नमूना बनना चाहिऐ
(2 Tim. 1:5, 3:
5,12) Word of God influences family; parent should become an example before
their children.
2. After having a
chance of making money through wrong means; but still not doing it is the
Godliness (Daniel 5:17, Gen. 14:23)
गलत रूप से
कमाया गया धन प्राप्त करने का अवसर मिलने के बाद भी उसे स्वीकार ना करना ही
ईश्वर-भक्ती है (दानि. 5:17 उत्प. 14:23)
3. After having a
chance to compromise; but still not doing it is the Godliness (Dan. 1: 11-12,
3:16-18) (in worship, in good-works, in holiness)
समझौता करने
का अवसर होते हुऐ भी ऐसा ना करना ही ईश्वर-भक्ती है (दानि. 1:11-12, 3:16-17)
4. Even after having
a chance to live pleasure-oriented life; not living it is the Godliness (Tim.
3:1, Heb. 11:24-26)
सुख-विलास का
जीवन व्यतीत करने का अवसर मिलने के बाद भी उसे स्वीकार ना करना ही ईश्वर-भक्ती है
(मूसा-2 तीमो. 3:1, इब्रा. 11:24-26)
Source; A gospel message preached at Central India Theological Seminary by Rev. C.S. Saji.
Thursday, 22 October 2015
You Hold Me Now; A gospel song sang by Jad Gillies (Hillsong)
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace
All my fears swept away
In the light of Your embrace
Where Your love is all I need
and forever I am free
In Your presence healed and whole
Let the songs of heaven rise to You alone
No weeping
No hurt or pain
No suffering
You hold me now, You hold me now
No darkness
No sick or lame
No hiding
You hold me now, You hold me now
In this life I would stand
through my joy and my pain
Knowing there’s a greater day
There's a hope that never fades
and forever praises rise
For the glory of Your name
I'm believing for the day
Where the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of heaven rise to You alone
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your Name [x4]
Source; http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/hillsongunited/youholdmenow.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYdiiVCezH4
Sunday, 18 October 2015
ACRONYM FOR FAMILY
ACRONYM
FOR FAMILY
2. Authority- God is the
supreme authority for a family, no one has any sort of power to break family or
its values based on their personal opinions. God and His word must be regarded
as the last verdict for and decision being taken in a family. Today many
families have been shattered, just because they have taken authority in their
hand. (Gen.2:18 (sanctioned by God's
authority) Psalms 119:89, 119:114, 116, 119:86, 119:138, 137,138, 144, 128,
172, Deut. 32:4, Psalms 119:105,130, 133, 98, 2, 28, 175, 50-52, 9, 105)
3. Marriage- Marriage is
the breeding ground for a family. A family can be a happy family only if
married life of the couple is smoothly functioned. God, again is the founder of
marriage. And if there is a problem amidst couple, it would cause entire family
to struggle, just as termite in the roots of a tree affects throughout the
branches and trunk. Matt 19:4-6 Eph. 5:22-33 pro 19:3, 21:9)
4. Investment- ROI
(return on investment)
In present world, where
people are heavily engaged in the affairs of life, we must take time to give it
to our family. One can have all the money and materials of this world to offer
his/her family, but if time is not there, then everything beside loses its
value. We must invest time with our family. (Deut. 6:6-9, Pro. 6:23)
5. Love- Love is the
soul of Family. Cultivate a family relation with love. Love should be roof of a
family, it's not 50-50 but 100% responsibility. We are loved to love, Speak love
Do love, Write love, Live love and Keep love. (1 Cor. 13)
6. Yield- Commit yourself
and dedicate your family to God. Yield day and night to be successful in family
life. Unless one yields himself to God, he/she cannot do the same with family. So
spirituality starts from within and reteaches out to others, family, friends and
neighbors. So get determined to be Christ-like, being a model and then
encourage family to be like God-designed/desired family. (Joshua 1:8, Prov. 25:2
Luke 9:23, James 1:25, Rev. 1:6)
Source: A message shared
by Mrs. Elizbeth Thomas in CITS, Itarsi.
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Friday, 16 October 2015
Godly Nuggets for Successful Life
Godly Nuggets for A Successful Life
Here are a few Godly nuggets that must be incorporated by everyone seeking to be successful in Christian life. Because these are not only Biblical principles but also practical and simply effective if followed seriously. Let’s delve in the life of a Godly man of the Old Testament, called Nehemiah, who is busy in successfully finishing the God-given task. For making it easy to remember, all points starts with letter P.
1. Plan to take risk, without risk no success is achieved.
While he left the palace and came down to streets, surrounded by enemies to rebuild temple walls, Nehemiah heavily risked his life. And that’s the breeding-ground of the beginning of all success that anyone has ever achieved of any sort. Moreover, this risk was based on the promises of God. Believers always have their foot griped on the unending promises of God.
2. Pray as if everything depends on God and work as if everything depends on you.
Nehemiah began the work on his knees with tears in the upper room. And toiled hard until the work was over. One should always remember that it’s not one’s own will and might which would result in the success. But battle belongs to God so the victory is. We are just an instrument used to execute the plan. Daniel is a classic example of this fact. He, even after knowing the plan of God that He would deliver His people from bondage only when the fulfilment of the time would come, regardless of the knowledge of the fact, he opens the window toward temple and prays with tears. So while on the run to success, the knowledge of the plan and consummating victory of God, based on His promises should not discourage us to pray persistently.
3. Put all effort of all times upon one point.
While Nehemiah, while busy to fulfil the primary task, also had a good number of peripheral responsibilities of other matters, however, in line with the same purpose. Despite the emerging responsibilities of withstanding the constant threats of the enemies, meeting the demands of the material for rebuilding, fulfilling the need of cheering and encouraging the co-workers and maintaining self-confidence and faith in God amidst such turmoil, Nehemiah, without being detoured was able to concentrate and put all effort at single point.
4. Prioritize the time factor
Of course no one ever has stopped time and tide. But anything fulfilled or achieved after the given or demanded time, loses its significance in the context. One rupee given at the time of need matters more than the 100 dollars given out of time of the need. Nehemiah completed the task within 52 days. This tells us the wise management of time. And in the days such as this, Bible doesn't ask us to save money or property but in contrary it does ask us to save our time.
5. Prefer developing attitude over ability
While, David determined to wage war against Goliath, he wasn't even thinking of his ability (which was of course less in all terms), but his attitude. Similarly, in the case of Nehemiah, the task was too big to accomplish. But instead looking at the problem and his aptitude to solve it, he concentrated his mind on attitude in proportion to the faith in God. It's better to be too big for a job than to have a job too big for you.
As Paul states, I can't do what I want but in Christ I can do all things. Finally, as you toil to fulfil God-given task in your life, wish you a very successful life.
As Paul states, I can't do what I want but in Christ I can do all things. Finally, as you toil to fulfil God-given task in your life, wish you a very successful life.
Source: A sermon preached by Vice-principal Rev. Bijaya Nag at Central India Theological Seminary.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Significance of Prayer "Prayer is the backbone of Christianity"
Significance of Prayer
"Prayer is the backbone of Christianity"
1 Thess. 5:17
1 Thess. 5:17
Christianity has many giants, who became so by doing prayer. Prayer is a vital part of believer's life. Bible talks about a good number of people who spent much time seeking God in prayer, this includes our Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ. So in short, here are some of the benefits that one can have through prayer.
1.Prayer is the way to recognize God's sovereignty.
Prayer, by men, is a sign of recognition of God’s sovereignty.
2.Prayer is a way to show your humility.
Not depending on self-efforts but on God through an act of Prayer.
3.Prayer is a way to show your faith.
Faith is always expressed in and through an action. And prayer is the best way to show faith.
4.Prayer is a way to prove intense spirituality.
Spirituality has many definition as well as dimensions. Prayer is the one of the ways to reveal it out.
5.Prayer is a way to receive experience.
At the end of the day experience is all that matters. Prayer gives us experience of goodness of God, especially when one receives answers.
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Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Domenic Marbaniang: Say the Words...
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Sunday, 11 October 2015
WHAT GODLY SHOULD KNOW?
(भक्त को क्या जानना है)
1. Trials are to be EXPECTED
सताव की अपेक्षा करें
(Phil. 1:29, 2Tim. 3:12, Rom. 8:16-17)
2. Trials can REVEAL God’s Power &
LIFE of Christ
(2
Cor. 4:7-10)
सताव परमेश्वर के सामर्थ एवं मसीह के
जीवन को प्रगट करता है
3. Answer to your problem is in Bible
आपकी समस्या का समाधान
बाईबल मे है
(2 Tim. 3:16-17)
(2 Tim. 3:16-17)
4. Amidst TURMOIL Christ is your PEACE
सताव के मध्य मसीह आपकी शांती बनता है
(John 14:17, Col. 3:15)
5. God Usages problem to develop GOD-LIKE
CHARACTER in You
परमेश्वर समस्या का उपयोग आपके विश्वास को
बढ़ाने मे करता है
(Rom. 5:3-4)
6. Your HEAVENLY FATHER Usage all
things for your GOOD
आपका स्वर्गीय पिता सारी बातें आपकी भलाई के
लिऐ करता है
(Rom. 8:28-29)
7. God will never ALLOW you to have
trials that you can’t BEAR
परमेश्वर आपको कभी भी उन समस्याओं से गुजरने नही देगा, जो आपकी सहन-शीलता से बाहर है
(1 Cor. 10:15)
8. Trials will reveal Level of
your Faith
सताव आपके विश्वास के स्तर को उजागर करता है
(1 Pet. 1: 5-7)
Source:
A Message Delivered by Dr. Matthew K. Thomas in Itarsi Pentecostal Church, M.P.
Sunday, 4 October 2015
HOW
DOES GODLY RESPOND TO
CHALLENGES OF LIFE?
What GODLY Should Do?
(ईश्वर-भक्त
को क्या करना चाहिऐ?)
1.
COMMIT
your problems to Lord Jesus Christ
अपनी
समस्याओं को मसीह को सौंप दे
2.
Pray with THANKSGIVING
धन्यवादी
मन के साथ प्रार्थना करें (Phil. 4:6-7, 1 Thess. 5:17-18)
3.
Ask God to give you WISDOM
परमेश्वर
से सुबुद्धि की मांग करें (Jam.
1:5)
4.
Commit to solve the challenges in GOD’S-WAY
अपने
मार्गो को परमेश्वर के सुपुर्त कर दें (Jam. 1:25, Pro. 3:5-7,
John 14:15)
5.
HUMBLE YOURSELF
before the Lord in casting your problems on Him
परमेश्वर
के सामने अपने आप को नम्र करे (1 Pet. 5:6-7)
6.
QUICK
to Hear, SLOW to Speak, SLOW to Anger
सुनने
मे तेज, बोलने और गुस्से मे धीमें हो जाऐं (Jam.5:19)
7.
MAINTAIN
your JOY
अपने आनंद
को बानाऐ रखें (1
Thess. 5:16-18)
Source:
A Message Delivered by Dr. Matthew K. Thomas in Itarsi Pentecostal Church, M.P.
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Friday, 4 September 2015
Sunday, 23 August 2015
Good For Youth
TEXT: Lamentations 3:27 "It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth."
I. Young men who accept the yoke of Christ are best fitted for an earthly citizenship.
II. Young men who accept the yoke of Christ are best fitted for an earthly citizenship.
III. Young men who accept the yoke of Christ preserve their moral independence.
IV. Young men who accept the yoke of Christ pass the great crisis of life.
V. Young men who accept the yoke of Christ make a blessed use of the formative period of life.
VI. Young men who put on the yoke of Christ give promise of the outcome of salvation.
http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/statham/a_sermon_to_young_men.htm
http://pregethwrelias.blogspot.in/2011/01/sermon-lamentaions-327.html
Friday, 14 August 2015
Thursday, 13 August 2015
PHILIP & ANDREW INSIDE US
Text: John 6:1-15
A number of people fail to look at another great miracle in this; two miracles; first, Jesus was able to feed 5,000 with five loaves and two fish, and the second miracle was that the crowd was satisfied. Goods are plenty but satisfaction is something that lacks in our times.
Miraculously this is the only miracle recorded in all 4 gospels.
Great Multitude followed Him- But why?
Some for seeing what he does. (Entertainers)
Some for food. (Poor)
Some for healing. (Diseased)
Some for knowledge. (Wisdom-seekers, Greeks)
Some for trapping Jesus. (Religious leaders)
Some for position. (Few disciples)
Only a few for spiritual truth, salvation, joy, word of God. (Genuine believers)
Let's think what among these drives us behind Jesus...!!!
Two Characteristics in this passage:
1. We often concentrate on what we don’t have. For example Philip
This is a test for Philip – because Jesus knew what he would do (v.6)
Philip said two things; first, we don’t have a place to buy food and second, we don’t have the money…!!!
He probably should have said something like, “Well Jesus, I have seen you provide wine at a wedding from water, I know you healed with a word, healed a man sick for 38 year and while I don’t want to sound like Satan, is it possible you could turn these stones into bread? He had been with Jesus for a long time, however, responded foolishly. Likewise, even after seeing a lot of miracles and goodness of God, a good number of believers sound as Philip when they speak.
2. We think what we have is not enough. For example Andrew.
Andrew might have said straight up that we have asked everyone – “got any fish?” No. “got any fish?” No. “got any fish?” No. “got any fish?” No. 4,999 times they heard no. One time they heard yes. Other gospel tells us a young boy had something. Some say a boy’s sack lunch, others say that’s too much bread for a sack lunch.
There’s a difference when we control what we have verses when we turn it over to Jesus. If Andrew had kept it, he would have been right, no way would it have been enough.
But when we turn it over to Jesus – WOW – What He can do with what little we have. If you have the faith of a mustard seed…faith in what or whom? Faith in Jesus. Have faith in Jesus and He’ll meet every need - spiritual and physical. What we have is sufficient when we turn it over to Jesus.
So there might be Philip and Andrew somewhere in us. Jesus let’s nothing go to waste. We often forget who we’re with. They gave it to Jesus. Jesus gives it BACK to them, and has them pass it out. Reminds me of giving our money, mammon and mastery of any sort to Him –Jesus keeps blessing us giving us the ability to pass ourselves through our time, and our possessions out. And doesn't waste anything but he even takes care of the left overs.
Today, those who have plenty starve for contentment. Their abundance of riches drives them toward dissatisfaction and wantonness. But thank to be God who turn our little into enough and satisfies our souls with His goodness.
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