Cornerstone Makati Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cornerstone Reformed Church Makati
this is the podcast for Cornerstone Reformed Church Makati, where we share teachings, reflections, and updates on our church planting project in Makati City, Philippines.
We look at Paul's pastoral appeal to the Galatians, to help them realize that the gospel ministry that he started with them is a faithful one.
Christian righteousness does not come from keeping the law nor by being part of the household of Abraham. It comes by faith in Jesus Christ. This is true for us today, this is true for the Galatian believers. This is true for people in the Old Testament.
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We start a series on Galatians and we look at how Paul directly addresses the gospel issue in the Galatian church.
Guest preacher Rev. Lance Filio talks about how God's Word and Spirit works in and through the preacher, as well as the hearers.
We look at the story of the tower of Babel and contrast the city of Man and the city of God.
Guest preacher Rev. Lance Filio talks about how the eschatological Spirit brings the Gospel to the nations.
As we resume our Genesis series, Pastor Abet talks about the connection between the flood account and the practice of Christian Baptism
Guest preacher Rev. Lance Filio talks about the ordinary but powerful means that God is using to build His church.
As we look at the pre-flood account in Genesis, we see God's active work in both judgment and salvation.
In this passage, we are confronted by man's total depravity and God's righteous judgment.
Pastor Abet deals with the issue of mortality, and how walking with God is possible only through Christ.
Guest preacher Rev. Lance Filio talks about the purpose of the church, the mission of the church, and the call for conviction and participation.
How should Christians view and interact with culture? Pastor Abet shares three perspectives.
We are taking a break from our Genesis series and skipping to the end. Hopefully this will inform the way we look back at the Genesis account.
Our offering to the Lord reveal our hearts. God’s act, in light of our offering reveals his heart towards us. Ultimately, we see the heart of God through Christ in his sacrifice for us.
Pastor Abet preaches on the second part of Genesis 3. In the midst of God's righteous judgment on sin, we see a glorious display of His grace.
On this 2-part sermon on the fall of man, Pastor Abet talks about the cause and the consequence of sin entering the world.
If God directs, defines, and determines our way of life, then it is only in submission to him that we experience the good life. Life in all it's fullness.
What does the creation account teach us about who God is, and what is our place in the world?
As we conclude this short series on Titus, Pastor Abet shares the demand, the dilemma, and the key to true Gospel living.
(This preaching was recorded on the Lord's Day Nov 27, 2022 while the church was on a weekend retreat)
If right doctrine produces right living, we ought to see this practiced in the local church. Titus 2 teaches us the pattern, the promise, and the price of our godliness.
Guest preacher Rev. Lance Filio expounds on the biblical warrant of Belgic Confession Article 29 which enumerates the marks of a true church.
chapter 3 of Jonah shows us what repentance looks like, and what is cost for everyone involved.
We see in this prayer that God is as much concerned with Jonah as He is concerned with Nineveh.
Jonah show us the extent of God’s compassion and what it takes for people to come to him in repentance.
A heart-wrenching conclusion to the sermon on the mount that calls for us to take action.
Amidst the difficulty of following the Lord, Jesus encourages his believers that divine help is available for them as they ask, seek, and knock.
How did Jesus treat those who were rejected, bullied, and ignored? Pastor Nomer preaches about the good news for the outcasts.
Editorial note: A portion of the introduction was cut in the recording.
In this commonly misinterpreted text, Jesus warns us against critical condemnation and commands us towards careful correction.
Rev. Zuriel Bernardino talks about how Jesus command us not to worry, the reason behind it, and the Gospel that helps us overcome it.
In this section of the Sermon On The Mount, Jesus teaches His followers what their relationship with wealth should look like.
Taking a short break from our Sermon On The Mount Series, guest preacher Rev. Lawrence Delos Trinos talks about what it means to be a covenant child.
What does the Lord's prayer teach us? What encouragement can we find in prayer the Lord's Prayer?
Guest preacher Rev. Berens Tiongson preaches on the reasons we can rely on God in the midst of conflict.
We look at some disturbing stories in the family of Jacob and how it points us to Jesus.
Guest speaker Pastor Joel Trinidad preaches about the Christians concrete means for joy.
Apostles Paul explain to Gentile believers what it means for the mystery of the Gospel reveal to them.
We start a new series going through the letter of Paul to Ephesians. Here, Paul talks at length about blessedness. But what does true blessedness look likes? What is its purpose? How do we receive it?
As we continue with our advent series we look at how we honor the new born king through the story of the wise men.
We start our advent by looking at the Christmas narrative through the eyes of Mary the mother of Jesus.
How do we get God's attention in our prayers? What's the basis for the Lord to answer our prayers. Pastor Abet shares the encounter of a Centurion with Jesus and how that points us to the real basis of God's favor.
How do we experience God's healing grace? To answer this, we look at the story of Jesus healing a paralytic.
Our world is growing increasingly materialistic. What is the Christian response to that?
We conclude our Reformation Month series with Soli Deo Gloria, considered to be the heartbeat of the 5-Solas.
Pastor Aldrin Teresa shares to us the danger of forgetting the grace we received in Christ.
What is in our faith that assures us that we are justified in the eyes of God? Pastor Abet gives three possible answers.
We celebrate the Reformation Month by discussing about the 5-Solas of the Protestant Reformation. Today, Pastor Abet answers why Scripture alone is the final authority for our faith and conduct.
In this final part of our 1 Peter series, Pastor Abet shares the beauty of suffering and serving together.
As we continue our series on 1 Peter, Pastor Abet talks about the manner and motivation of Christian in engaging the world.
Pastor Abet talks about what godliness looks like in certain structures over our lives, why it's a challenge to follow, and what will help us pursue it.
Apostle Peter gives these encouragements to Christians who are poor and persecuted, that they have reasons to rejoice despite the challenges ahead of them.
As we start a new series on Peter's first letter, Pastor Abet breaks down this theologically rich salutation for believers who need to be prepared for rough days ahead.
The last sermon on our Psalms of Ascent series, Pastor Abet talks about the things that give us sleepless nights and how Psalm 127 gives us the relief.
Guest preacher Pastor Nate Petallo preaches about the the beautiful picture of God's people dwelling together in unity.
Often, when we go through a difficult season in our life we also find it difficult to worship the Lord. There seems to be a disconnect. This Psalm teaches us that it is beneficial and essential to worship the Lord at the darkest moments of our lives.
This Psalm of ascent encourages God's people that they have two aspects of joy that frames their walk in the midst of challenges.
As we continue with our Psalms of Ascent series, Pastor Abet talks about the posture and content of prayer during difficult seasons in our life.
We continue with our Psalms of Ascent series. Pastor Abet talks about the reason, the results, and the appropriate response to the Lord's intervention.
As we continue with our Psalms of Ascent series, we look at the testimony of the psalmist to help us understanding the nature of our LORD who helps us, and the key to receiving that help.
As we conclude our series of 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Abet preachers about the bad news and the good news of the Day of The Lord, and what do we do about it.
Pastor Abet Almanza preaches on this hotly discussed passage and shares with us three important things we can look forward in the coming of the Lord.
Guest preacher Pastor Nate Petallo continues our series on 1 Thessalonians and talks about the purpose, profit and persistence of waiting faithfully for the Lord's return.
On the second Sunday of our preaching series on 1 Thessalonians, Apostle Paul continues to share his commendation to this new believers, specifically how they value the Scripture. So Pastor Abet shares how we can learn from the Thessalonians in seeing the value of God's Word to help us live in the moment of Christ's return.
We are starting a new series on 1 Thessalonians, with the theme: Living In The Moment of His Coming. As Paul start his letter, we see why he is so thankful for this church.
Guest preacher Rev. Berens Tiongson concludes our short Exiles series talking about the time God's people returned to Jerusalem and completed rebuilding the temple.
Pastor preaches on this very popular passage in its context. What hope did the people of God have during their exile in Babylon? How can that be relevant to us today?
In this difficult season where suffering and death seems to become more and more normal, what we need is a good friend. Pastor Abet asserts that Jesus is that good friend.
In this Close Encounter, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman, an outcast, and lovingly turns her life around.
Guest preacher Pastor Jonathan Dolotallas continues our Close Encounter series and talks about Jesus' intimate interaction with Nicodemus on what it means to be born again.
Jesus chose a wedding to be the first sign inaugurating His public ministry, and this carries a lot of weight. Pastor Abet shares what this crucial celebration means for us today.
We start a new series exploring the unique encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John. Today, Pastor Abet breaks down the bold statement of John the Baptist concerning Jesus being the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
As we conclude our Joshua 1 series, let us look at Joshua and the people of Israel's response to God's instructions.
As we continue with our short series on Joshua 1, we look at the instructions of God to Joshua as they enter the promise land.
On the first Lord's day of 2021, Pastor Abet teaches on Joshua 1:1-5 as parallel to entering a new territory with a clear plan from God.
In this final message on Ruth given on the final Sunday of 2020, Pastor Abet reminds us what about what happens when we take refuge in our Redeemer.
As we continue our series on Ruth, Pastor Abet explains the concept of a Kinsman-Redeemer and what that means for us today.
In this second Sunday of our Book of Ruth series, Pastor Abet talks share about how we move from our experience of emptiness to a season of harvest.
As we start our advent sermon series on the book of Ruth, Pastor Abet stresses the important of recognizing the source of our emptiness.
On this final Sunday of our Everyday Crucial Questions series, we look at the start of the Christian movement in Acts 2 and see what kept them going despite overwhelming challenges thrown at them.
On the 4th Sunday of our Everyday Crucial Questions series, Pastor Abet outlines the conversion of Saul of Tarsus to determine the trajectory of our Christian walk.
For third Sunday of our Everyday Crucial Questions series, Pastor Abet encourages the church that our share values go beyond appearances, preferences, or political affiliations. We share the same Character, Calling and Credibility that is connected with Christ.
In our second Sunday of our Everyday Crucial Question series, Pastor Abet gives some reasons why is it essential and beneficial to remove ourselves from the center and allow Christ to rule over us.
We start our Everyday Crucial Questions series with the question: "what shapes your life?" Pastor Abet talks about the need and reason for the Bible to be a reliable basis to shape our choices, emotions and decisions.
In this final lesson, Pastor Abet talks with Mikee, Jason and Paola, staff of Campus Outreach Manila, about their life, experience and insights on pursuing gospel conversations.
If we believe that the Gospel changes everything, it is powerful to shape every facet of our life. In this lesson, Pastor Abet is joined by Pastors James Chu and John Hofileña. They talk about understanding why it's difficult to keep the Gospel the main thing and how the Gospel expels out heart idols and replaces it with the majesty of Jesus Christ.
Christians live in the tension of struggling with sin and resting in the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this lesson, Pastor Abet is joined by Pastor Zuriel of Heroes Church and Pastor Aldrin of BreadCom East Manila to talk about the importance of Gospel renewal in the life of a follower of Christ.
A good story requires a good ending. The Gospel story ends with a radical response and a radical hope.
Great God meeting the great problem of Sin requires a great resolution. Lesson 6 talks about how God dealt with the problem of sin by sending His Son Jesus Christ.
We are called to ascribe to Lord the glory due His name and yet it seem we are unable to do so. We explore this conflict in this week's lesson.
in this episode, we dig deeper in understanding the main character of the Gospel and what it means for us today.
We believe that the Bible is more than a collection of stories with moral lessons. All the books of the Bible reveal a single story. In this lesson, we take a big-picture look on how this story unfolds in different parts.
It's so easy to drift away from the biblical Gospel. In this lesson we identified some common misconceptions about the Gospel so we can correct them. Here, we also identified ways to steer away from misunderstanding the Gospel.
In this first episode of a 10-week course, Pastor Abet gives an overview of the whole training and discusses the need for the Gospel to be rightly understood and applied today.
In this last of a 4-part pilot series. Pastor Abet addresses two concerns about planting a church in Makati City. He also shares a story of why this city holds a special place in his life.
What's the unique role of a local church? Can we categorize it as a social club, a teaching group, or a community development organization?
This episode answered the question: what does it mean to be called "Reformed?" And why is it part of our church name?
Pastor Abet shares 3 things we value in a Reformed view of Christianity.
This is the pilot episode of The Cornerstone Podcast. This is the first of a 4-part series explaining the story behind the full name of the church - Cornerstone Reformed Church Makati.