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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The message is structured around three central themes:

 1. The Good News of Salvation

 2. Christmas as the Fulfilment of Old Testament Prophecy

 3. Christmas as “Immanuel — God with Us”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The need for being heavenly-minded

• The nature of a heavenly-minded life

• The practice of living with our hearts set above

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

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

If this sermon encourages you, follow the podcast for more Christ-centered, Scripture-grounded preaching from Immanuel International Church at New Delhi, India.

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

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

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

From the soul-reviving law of the Lord to the pure, enlightening commandment, Psalm 19:7–14 reveals how God’s Word shapes our worship, guides our obedience, corrects our hearts, and guards us from hidden and presumptuous sins.

Whether you are new to Reformed theology or deeply rooted in the Confession, this sermon will strengthen your confidence in the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God.

This message continues the theme from RE Aaron’s previous sermon, “One Thing Needful,” which drew from the story of Mary and Martha and emphasized the importance of sitting at Jesus’ feet. Now, in “Looking Unto Jesus,” we are called not only to sit and listen but to run with endurance, keeping our eyes fixed on the author and finisher of our faith.

Be encouraged as we look to the One who “came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10) and rejoice in His grace that reaches even the most unlikely.

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From peace with God to rejoicing in God Himself, the Apostle Paul points us to the rich grace that is ours because of Christ’s finished work on the cross. This message calls every believer to rest in the assurance that our salvation is complete and our joy is found only in Him.

True joy and lasting peace belong to those who are justified by faith, and all these blessings are ours in Christ alone, who is the only source of our peace, hope, and joy.

Listen. Reflect. Rejoice in the Gospel.

Discover how Christ’s resurrection reveals:

1. Abounding Grace in the face of Abounding Sin
2. Christ’s Comfort to the Weary and Tempted Soul
3. Resurrection as the Source of Triumphing Power

Rooted deeply in Scripture and Reformed thought — drawing from Calvin, Watson, Owen, Beeke, and Spurgeon — this message calls weary saints to find rest in the Redeemer who calls each one of us by name.

Listen, reflect, and be renewed by the Risen Christ’s redeeming power.

Date: 19-10-2025

Is God the centre of everything in our life? Are we holding God in the highest esteem? Do we love God only for His blessings? Or do we love Him for who He is? In this powerful sermon, Rev. James Khongsai unpacks the timeless truth of the Westminster Shorter Catechism’s opening question: “What is the chief end of man?” —To glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Through Psalm 16 and Psalm 86, we are invited to rediscover a life centered on Appreciating God, Adoring God in keeping with the Biblical Design for Worship (Regulative Principle), having the right Affection for God and being in Subjection to God, all this to truly to glorify Him.

Join us as we reflect on what it truly means to find our satisfaction and delight in God alone. Come and be refreshed in your purpose to glorify and enjoy God forever.

Amid the noise of service, schedules, and striving, Jesus gently reminds us that only one thing is truly needful: to sit at His feet and listen. In this sermon, we enter the home of Martha and Mary to learn that it is far better to be a good disciple than a perfect host.

When we trade communion for commotion, we lose sight of the very One we serve. Christ calls us to choose the better portion that will never be taken away from us. Sermon titled: “One Thing Needful”. Preached by RE Aaron Vanderhorst at Immanuel International Church, New Delhi on Lord’s Day, 12th October 2025.

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While earthly friendships may fade, the love of Jesus endures, carrying us through trials, comforting us in grief, and anchoring us in the eternal hope of the gospel. Whether you are weary, wounded, or longing for deeper fellowship with Him, may this message remind you that true friendship is found in the Son of God.

Whether you find yourself spiritually dry, preoccupied with death, or weary from striving, come and be refreshed by the gentle, all-sufficient Christ, who sustains life not by demanding strength, but by offering His own.

Listen and be reminded of the grace that began a good work in you, promising to bring it to full completion.

Listen to discover how the gospel unites heart and voice for the glory of God.

Join us as we confront the sobering reality of our fallen estate to prepare our hearts into cherishing the beauty of God’s mercy, deeper than before. 

In Romans 2, Paul makes it clear that God shows no partiality. His judgment is fair, just, and without any biases. In this sermon, Rev. Das unpacks what that means for both the religious and the irreligious, and why no one can claim preferential treatment before a holy God.

Join us as we continue our journey through Paul’s letter to the Romans and explore what true righteousness looks like. Listen in and follow along with the series.

Whether you’re navigating everyday conversations or wrestling with words spoken in frustration or haste, this episode offers space to pause and consider the wisdom that Apostle James has spelled out in his letter. For anyone who’s seeking to have their communication seasoned with grace, we invite you to take a moment to listen through this sermon.