LIFE IN JESUS MINISTRIES

Sunday, 24th December, 2017 Speaker : Pst Manoj Arunkumar. Summarization : Shruti Vanjare. “Christmas is all about the good news of Jesus Christ.” Luke 2:1 In the entire Bible, this is the third time that someone is travelling to Bethlehem. The first time being when David went to Bethlehem, the presence of God came there for the first time when David played the harp for Saul. The second time was the travel of Ruth and Naomi to Bethlehem. (Ruth 1:22) 1) Bethlehem is the place of Separation.  Genesis 35:19- “So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). And Jacob set a pillar on her grave, which is the pillar of Rachel’s grave to this day.” Rachel as separated from Jacob. Jacob used to love Rachel a lot, and thus had to be separated from her in Bethlehem where he had an encounter with God. When you come to Bethlehem, God will separate you from what you love more than God. 2) Bethlehem is the place of selection. Read from Isaiah 16:1 onwa

Sunday, 19th November, 2017 Speaker : Nitin Salve. Summarization : Shruti Vanjare Luke 15:8-10- “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!’ 10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” In those days, women used to decorate coins on their head as accessories which signified their rich background (identity) and their beauty. 1) Identity The woman in the parable lost her coin, and hence she lost her identity. The first coin is Identity. We have received Christ's identity. Galatians 2:20- “It's no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me.” If you've lost your coin of identity in Christ, now is your time to search. Ask God to tell you where you stand in

Sunday, December 10th, 2017  Speaker : Pst. Manoj Arunkumar. Summarization : Shruti Vanjare. People's favor puts you down, but God's favour always lifts you up. You'll never become a slave when God shows you His favour. Never take any favours from humans because, Jeremiah 17:5- “Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the Lord.” The blind man became a beggar because he couldn't do anything on his own and was dependent on begging on men's favour. All these days, he trusted and tried to get favour from men but when he heard about Jesus, he decided that it is better get favoured by Jesus. When God shows you favour, you will be restored of everything that you have lost. When his sight was restored, he saw the face of Jesus who showed him favour, for the first time. When God shows you favour, your eyes are on Jesus. Luke 1:26-28- “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 Speaker : Pst. Manoj Arunkumar. Summarization : Shruti Vanjare. Probers 27:18- “Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored.” This promise of God for you, begins today. Be faithful with all your talents and gifts, make sure that it's matured and nurtured so God can bless you even more in the days to come. People will hurt you and let you down, but God's favour is always upon you. You are the righteous one who's going to eat the fruit of your righteousness. You're diligent if you're righteous, and you will protect and watch over the fig tree. God will use your success, prosperity and blessings for His glory. You're alive and breathing because of His glory. Discouragement comes from the devil, and discouragement for the discourager comes from the Lord Almighty. Am I qualified for God's favor? You're in the house of God because you're Qualified. Proverbs 27:23-24

Sunday, 8th October, 2017.  Speaker: Pst. Manoj Arunkumar Summarization: Shruti Vanjare “I will turn your emptiness into fullness of Joy.” John 2:1-12 On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana (Tuesday) When we go back to Genesis 1:9, the third day was the only place where God said “It is Good” twice. The marriage of Cana was conducted on the third day because it was a ‘good day.’ Cana of Galilee was the hometown of Jesus Christ and He and his family we're invited to the wedding. Jesus came to the wedding after defeating the devil in the wilderness as the Son of God. If you know the Word, you can defeat the devil. The marriage of Cana signifies turning your failures into blessing. There's a shortage of wine amidst the excitement of the marriage and there's a huge ceremony going on. According to the Jewish customs, wine symbolizes joy and happiness. The mother of Jesus comes to him and acknowledges the lack of wine. She knew Jesus  would  do something