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WAC - We Are the Church
The sermon podcast from WAC, We Are the Church in Cebu, Philippines. We post sermons by Pastors Lloyd Bongabong, Jepson Ole, John Paul Nemalikanti and others within the community.
In this sermon, our guest Pastor, Ptr. Ric, tells us the basics of serving the Lord with our best. We must always seek God's will, our behavior must be Christ-like and we should commit to pleasing God every day.
"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." - Acts 2:42
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1
Church, Merry Christmas!
Let us be grateful and joyful as we celebrate today, for our Lord Jesus Christ has come to save us. Let us pray and open our hearts and minds to receive His word, to hear, to learn, to accept correction, and to love those we like and even those we don't like.
May God's peace, love, and joy abound in us rather than fear, and hatred.
Holy Spirit is a gift and promise of God that will always be with us to help, guide, and teach us. The Holy Spirit is powerful and we will see the works through Christ in us.
Acts 1:8 says "But you will receive power when THE HOLY SPIRIT comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
There are no shortcuts in everything we do. Even in our daily life routines, there is a process. It is also in walking and following Christ, we need the process. We need the Holy Spirit to help us how to live Spiritually right, it is the Holy Spirit who will guide and teach us. Being Spiritual is normal in our daily lives through showing love and care to others. Let God shine His light through you. Ask the Lord to fill you with His Spirit and let Him control your life.
As Christians, it is important that we are filled with the Holy Spirit. In this episode, we tackle what it is like to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Knowing the Spirit and operating in the Spirit is not about feelings, it's about obeying the command of the Holy Spirit. It's the annoinnting. May we allow ourselves to be filled by the Holy Spirit.
God sends the Holy Spirit to lead, help and guide us in everything we do. And He is always with us, all we have to do is to acknowledge Him and allow God to move in our lives. All things are possible in God have faith.
God says "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
We encounter many difficulties in life to the point that we ask God why all this things happened. God knows everything even in a single detail in our lives, don't stop praying He hears our prayers trust His timing.
"No matter what God’s answer is, accept it with a grateful heart, and trust Him. No matter what happens to your life, whether it is positive or negative, His plan for you is good because He knows that you love Him and He’s forever truthful to His promises". - Brother Franz
"My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." -James 5:19-20
What is the meaning of life? As we listen to this episode we will navigate and learn what makes life meaningful through the life of Jesus Christ.
Are we in total surrender to God? This includes, our dreams, our desires, our plans, even the people in our lives--do we hold onto them so tight or do we leave room for God to move and work within our relationships?
We are made to be like an eagle that can soar high, not a chicken that can only remain on the ground. Let us listen to this episode and learn more of how to be like an eagle that can soar high.
We are the blessing of this world if we love God and obey His word. Yes, truly we cannot share the blessing of God if we can't do what God commanded us. We have to love God and obey His word. Allow God in our hearts and let the Holy Spirit move and work in our lives.
Our brokenness doesn't mean we are defeated. Sometimes, God will break us to develop a character in us, and we may not understand it at the moment of our suffering, however, God sees what we do not see; we cannot fathom what God has in mind for us because we are limited while God is not. Let us listen more of having a Jesus-centered life through this episode.
Have you ever asked yourself why you keep coming back to your old life? Have you ever wonder how to change this? Let's hear God's Word today and let Him convict our hearts. May obedience flourish in us today.
Lust is in the hearts of men. Lust of the flesh, lust of the tongue, and lust after the material things. These are all spiritual adultery to our bridegroom Jesus Christ. That is why 2 Timothy 2:22 says, "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." God is calling us to live a pure life. Just as He is Holy we ought to be holy also.
Wisdom that is from above is firstly pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Let's learn more of this in this sermon.
As we tame our tongue in-order to speak of what glorifies the Lord, remember to speak the truth and if it's necessary.
Faith by itself without works is dead. We are saved through grace by our faith, but we do not stop there, instead after we get saved, we continue to have faith, and with our faith we continue to obey the commands of God and to do His will. Let's listen to this message and know more living faith.
God commanded us to follow Him fully and consistent not to partial. God call us to be His disciples, servants, followers and to walk like Christ. Live with love and mercy in our heart and share to others how God work amazingly in our lives.
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." James 1:22-25
Have you ever asked what's more to Christian life? Let today challenge us to step up in our relationship with Jesus and aim to be mature spiritually.
Stay blessed!
All of us encounter trials and difficulties in life that sometimes make us weak and want to surrender, but God uses these trials to test our faith in Him and through these trials we become mature in our faith. James 1: 2-3 says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
Whenever we face trials, let us not be overcome with sorrow instead let's face it with joy in our hearts. Pray and ask God for wisdom and He will give us wisdom.
It's Father's Day! Make today extra special for our earthly fathers and most importantly, make everyday a father's day to our Father in Heaven. Every father wants best for his children because he dearly love them, so does Jesus, everything He has done is out of His perfect love.
God has a beautiful plan for us and we are called to be His disciples. There are a lot of important things here on earth but discipleship is also important. There is discipline in discipleship, this includes the process, devotion, obedience, commitment and making time for the Lord. We all have the potential to make disciple and please our Lord. Open your heart and allow God to work in your life and use you for His glory.
Do you acknowledge and recognize God as Lord? If yes, do you then make him Lord over your life or are you still the Lord over your life?
Who is really Lord over your life? Let us listen to this preaching and be enlightened.
This Sunday, our guest Pastor, Pastor Douglas Choo, teaches us about the church; what the church is and what it does. Let us listen to his preaching and be enlightened.
Is that your Lord? We as the Follower's Of Christ have to know whether if it is really the voice of God or Your voice.
To know if it is the voice of god or your voice, If we sense the peace of god Then it really is his voice,
How is our foundation built? Is our actions and words align with each other?
As Christians, may we come to true repentance and walk in the way of the righteous.
Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a testimony that He is a sinless, holy and powerful God that when He said He will rise on the third day, He did, and when He claimed that He is the son of God, He is telling the truth. We can truly trust God and have our confidence in the word of God.
How is our prayer life right now? Is it like a habit, a routine or we take it as a basic needs in our Spiritual life?
Sometimes we forget to pray because the voice of enemy whisper and tempt us on our daily chores, works and obligations. But the word of God says "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 NIV
Prayer is a precious gift from God that opens an intimate access to Him and allows us to have conversation with God. When we pray focus on God and the Holy Spirit will guide and teach us what to pray. There is power in prayer because we have powerful God.
What is important in our life today?
Sometimes we focus our lives here in this world; our studies, dreams, goals, works, the needs of our family, and put so much value on the things we think that is important. Our success is not the key and the way to heaven, it is the grace of God who save us.
Our life is important and precious to God. We don't need to prove anything for God to make Him love us, even though we are sinners, He still loves us and there's nothing we can do to change it.
How can we help and encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ? We are living in this world full of distractions and sometimes we cannot avoid it. We are still human and weak that sometimes we do not notice that we hurt others by our words against them.
Let us help and lift one another for God. Let us keep our words and deeds on guard. Remember that we cannot do it on our own, ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in everything we do to glorify God and be a blessing to others.
Hey Church!
It has been a while since we posted. Thank you for your patience and faithfulness.
Listen on as we discuss about God's selfless love for us and on how to face temptation.
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
The weight of God's love in our life is evident, however, in our perspective, sometimes, it is not and we could not feel it because of the bad experiences or the way things are in our life, but God remains to love us. Let us come to Him as we are, not as the world wants us to be -- strong-- we are humans, we are vulnerable, we are exactly how God made us, so do not be afraid, nor ashamed of coming to Him broken, vulnerable, messed up, or weak. May we welcome God's love in our lives and trust that He is good.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:21)
Let us put Him first.
What are you hungry for? Are you hungry for love, for appreciation, for acceptance, for attention, for the word of God?
We are what we eat. Whatever we feed ourselves, whether, the word of God or the worldly things, we reflect them in our actions and in our beliefs. May we have the courage and the wisdom to consume the right substance.
God calls us to pray and obey His word. As children of God, it is part of our calling to share His word.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
May we continue to trust, obey and live the word of God. Let Him be the center of our lives.
Who is the center of your life? Where is your focus?
Hey Church!
Do we have that experience where things were awful and very difficult at the moment but things really happen when we have faith, when we pray, and a few moments later, the situation where we are is suddenly turned around?
May we trust the Lord, and make Him, truly the God of our life, and not see Him as a genie in our lives. His ways are better than ours.
Hello, Church! Good day!
Are we the product of the Word or of the world?
Let's learn if we are the Barnabas of this age.
How sincere are we when we talk to our Lord? When we pray? When we worship Him? Church, no matter what we profess to God, He knows what really is our intentions. He knows how tainted our thoughts are. Make every day a habit to introspect and check our hearts if we are in line with Jesus.
Humility may be a challenge to anyone whether believer or not, but humility brings honor from the Lord. Take heed when pride comes in. It hinders us to repent.
We imitate Christ because He is the standard of perfection. And to know Him is to intentionally give time to studying God's word and applying it to our daily lives. This is how we become mature Christians.
Happy Sunday Church!
Let's check our hearts as we go on to give or serve the Lord. However we feel today, may we expect to hear from God today, and go back to His word, and keep it.
"Crisis can make people bitter, better, or butter (melt)." --Francis Kong
Crisis reveals who Jesus Christ really is to a believer, and to the church.
This challenges us and changes us. No matter what, we must continue to shine for the Lord, to share the Word. The methods may change but the message remains.
Happy Sunday, Church! Take this time to check who we give glory to. Remember that no one is worthy of all the praise and adoration except God. Him and Him alone.
Do you feel stuck? Do you need a breakthrough?
Maybe we can relate to the story of the lame man in Acts 3:1-8, when we felt like we can no longer move because we've been this way for so long and we gave up hoping for a change. We settled on that conditon thinking that God can no longer change our circumstances. But God gives us a miracle, gives us what we need, instead of what we wanted, or what we've been asking for.
Keep your faith and believe in the power of God to help us, and to give us what we need.
Happy Sunday, Church!
The Holy Spirit is our helper. He convicts us to sin no more and has the power to change us. Are we allowing him into our lives to change us, or are we restricting his miraculous power in us?
"Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38
How have we been? How is our heart?
Let this Word of God speak to you today. Let's have a heart check and allow the Lord to correct us.
Happy Sunday, Church!
Have you experienced being so clouded with your thoughts that it affects your mood and actions?
Our mind is a battle ground and this can be a gateway for the enemy to attack us and enslave us. But if our hearts and minds are fixed on God, having the desire to always please Him, everything we do will reflect this desire.
Let today be a self check of the current situation of our hearts and a quiet time to allow the Lord to purify our thoughts.
God's Word never has a grey area. What does this mean for us?
Church, there are two types of people. Those who build their houses on the rock and those who build it on the sand.
Are we making decisions based on feelings and emotions? Are we building it on the sand that is easily shaken? At the end of the day, does your house stand tall?
Acknowledge God in everything you do. Praise Him, give Him thanks, and put all your trust in Him even when your plans fail.
Psalms 37:23 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way."
Not everyone of us experience the same trial but everyone will go through different struggles.
What does God say to you during these times?
Do you give up when hindrances come your way?
Let us not take the hindrances as something to stop us from our walk with God, from our purpose, from doing the will of God, instead, let it be an opportunity to pray harder and a challenge to complete the task set out for us.
The Word of the Lord is so powerful that it convicts each hearts giving us the opportunity to change. There is a reason why God disciplines us and why He continually corrects our ways.
Let this sermon be a warning and a stepping stone for us to repent. Don't let this day pass without receiving what God's will for you today.
How are we? Are we feeling empty? Do we feel satisfied with the things we have? At times, we have a lot of wants that we don't even need, and when we get what we want, we then want another thing. May we seek for something that is truly worthy. May we recoginze and turn away from the meaningless things we've been chasing and chase the one that is worthy and bring glory to God in everything we do.
No one is perfect -- we sin in every level. Justification is 100% work of God. Sanctification is a partnership with the Holy Spirit, cooperation with the Holy Spirit, a continual process; the goal is Christlikeness, and the instrument is the Word of God. Our good works is the fruit of who we are now, not the root. Listen to this episode and let's learn about the love that you can count on.
Knowing who God is gives us assurance in our belief, it helps us know the God who we serve. Jesus came and became what we are, so we might become what He is. Catch the Gospel. Be not ashamed. Spread the Word.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile." (Romans 1:16)
Don't we trade our time with the Lord with temporary things? Is work too important to spend time with Him?
Church, busyness is never worth it if it's stealing our commitment to God. He is over and above everything to even make a choice between Him and the temporary things in this world.
Make today a recommitment of the lost love we once have with Him, of the lost flame, and lost excitement in studying His Word.
Good day, Church!
How have we been? How's the condition of our hearts so far? Where does our joy comes from?
The worldly happiness doesn't last because when we try to satisfy ourselves, our joy fluctuates.
Commit today to find the true joy, from the source who is God.
Psalms 118:4
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Hello, Church! How are our hearts today?
How do we use our time, money, and talents? Are we honoring God with what we have right now?
Let's start honoring God today, not tomorrow.
We probably heard and know that we are unique, and special in the eyes of God, but how are we dealing with it? Do we beat ourselves up with our insecurities? Do we compare all the time, and long for someone else's gifts instead of embracing our own? We are not to compete, but to complete one another.
Know that it's okay to be different, it's okay to have weaknesses, and learn how we are to be consistent as Christians.
Hey! Thank you for patiently waiting for this new episode, it took some time due to issues faced with the file but thankfully, here it is! During the last Sunday of May, it was such a blessed Sunday to be hearing the Word of God and the testimonies of the people of how good our Father is for strengthening us throughout the past year, if you'd like to hear these testimonies, you can access the video here: https://fb.watch/67eM94XPjR/
Knowing the word of God is not for consumption only, but it is also our goal as a disciple of Christ to share, to preach the word.
“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.”
2 Timothy 4:5 NLT
Hello, Church!
In Matthew 5:44, Jesus commanded, "but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;"
However, this is not easy. It's only natural to get angry, feel hurt and be unable to forgive for a while, but we are not meant to stay that way.
Today we will unpack God’s word in the book of Jonah and learn how to surrender our anger to the Lord.
We hope you have been healthy, in both physical and spiritual aspect.
As we continue our Christian walk, as a follower of Christ, let us be a good steward, taking care, not hiding, and, not doing nothing with what God has given, provided, or entrusted us with.
Have you tested yourself where you are at in your service with God?
"They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless." (1 Timothy 3:9-10)
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you."
Exodus 20:12
We cannot undervalue the power of a mother's love. But as we, mothers, mother our children, may we have a heart that leans on God's divine care, and as we, children, look up to our mothers, may we honor and pray for them.
What a wonderful day to be reminded that we are still in a spiritual battle and the most effective way to be victorious is to pray on our knees.
Let today be the start of a lifestyle in full reliance to God.
How is our prayer life? Everyday can be our last day, so everyday is critical for us Christians to pray.
Let's dive in and together, explore more on why is it critical to pray everyday.
Let's magnify not our limitations but those which we are able to do. Whatever we sow is what we will reap. As we grow deeper in Christ, let us have an open heart to receive His word, his correction, and work with Him.
In this episode, we welcome a guest pastor. He is an assistance pastor at Living Gospel Joy Peace Church, Ptr. Ricardo Gabule Jr.
Let's check our hearts and assess whether we are maintaining our intimate relationship with God or setting it aside. Set our hearts in humility and allow the Holy Spirit to break us open and expose the sins we are keeping in secret.
Help, I don't love you. I only love Jesus.
May God's Word remind us of what matters most. Obedience to God is far more better than the struggles that may come with it. He is worthy and serving Him is a privilege.
Love God, and love thy neighbor.
May we be excited to see Jesus, to have a deeper relationship with Him and spend quality time with the Lord.
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33)
May we have the same level of commitment to serve, and praise & worship the Lord today just as the day we first received the Lord or that day we first decided to commit and follow God.
A year has passed and the cause of the pandemic still exists. It has now become one of the bases in making a decision with the priority of keeping ourselves safe. But one thing has never changed and that is God's love for us.
Let this message reroute our hearts from selfishness and teach us that loving God should be the goal in everything we do.
Have we sometimes thought how our characters affect us and the people around us? Let's learn today one habit that's common to all of us and how it endangers the people we encounter.
Continue to aim for change, live a blameless life, and never let the enemy be involve in your life.
How are we today? Let's open our hearts in humility and be ready to receive God's word this Sunday.
Let His love change us.
Nothing is impossible with our God.
Let's lay all our troubles down and empty our hearts to let the Holy Spirit work on us.
Where is God? Do you think He could be stolen? Do you think He is missing when things seem difficult? It's easy to say and believe God would go missing in times of hardships when we let our emotions, our feelings to dictate our faith. However today, let's open our hearts and our minds about God's faithfulness even when we were and/or might get unfaithful at times. Let's hear what God will speak to us today.
Why is it important to determine these things? Put it this way, destroying the culprit of losing intimacy with God is the most effective way to reclaim back your passion for Him. Sure, there are times we lose the drive of spending time with the Lord, but like the relationship He wants with us, it is always a two-way street. We take part as God's people. If the fire is fading out, are you able to supply the wood?
God is passionate in the things He does and in His plans, pretty sure somehow we do too but how about our hearts toward God? Did we somehow falter or do we still have the passion to serve Christ Jesus, our Lord? Let’s dive into today’s sermon and ask God to set ablaze the fire in our hearts.
Everyone at some point needs healing, whether physically or maybe within, but how many and how many times have we gone back and thank God? Have we been suddenly joyous moving forward without going back and praising the One who heals?
We all are people who have been hurt, who have been in so much pain. What is the Lord commanding you to do?
You may stray away and not follow it, but for sure you will end up still in pain and in confusion. But as God says in Jeremiah 3:22, “My wayward children,” says the Lord, “come back to me, and I will heal your wayward hearts.”
This sermon is about Christmas a Season of Hope. That’s something we all need everyday especially at this time of pandemic, but perhaps many of us need that hope in a special way as we recover from what we've gone through this year.
If you need an infusion of hope, then listen on.
This message is for you.
The Wise and The Foolish Builders by Ptr. Sam Oliveros
Through out our life, we build things that help us improve and move forward.
Are you building with wisdom or with foolish decisions?
Let's dive into this sermon to know why it's important to be wise and how beneficial it is in our Christian life.
Many times, we seek answers on things thru the internet, our family, or friends. And it's necessary to get their opinion. But can we really say it fulfilled what our hearts are asking for? How can we know for sure that what we received is correct?
Ask. Seek. Knock. As Jesus said in Matthew 7:8, "...everyone who asks receives, the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
But to whom are we going to ask these things?
Wouldn't it make sense why Jesus teaches us to look to our God the Father, to pray and seek Him because He knows what is good for us?
Let's dive into this sermon and learn the truth about prayer and how it can transform both our lives and our relationship with Him.
This pandemic has taught us that everything around us is uncertain. No matter how much you prepare about something, you are never really prepared for the unexpected.
Have you lost hope for what you planned to accomplish this year but failed?
Know that God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Endure the hardships while keeping your integrity because it will only last for a while. But God's promise to you will always be carried out. His power is made perfect in our weaknesses.
2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
God's desired will for us is always for our own good. And when we love God, we would obey His ways even though it won't make sense to us. The very first thing that blocks God's ability to bless us is our personal desire when it doesn't align with His plans.
But the amazing character of God is He waits that we come to humility and repentance. Acknowledge today that you fall short of the glory of God. Surrender your personal desires and trade it with God's plans for your life. It is all worth it.
Though our country is currently enduring a sorrowful circumstance lashed by the typhoons, let us hold on to our faith and continually pray for our brothers and sisters who are greatly affected. This too shall pass.
This Part 3 of our November series gives clarity to the "Hows" and "To-Dos" in aligning our will with God.
Following the will of God requires us to give up something in our life, to sacrifice, and to correct the habits that are not pleasing to God.
Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Are you in a season of trying to achieve things but wonder if it is the will of God in your life? Or do you have a clarity of what your direction is even while working in the church ministry? Knowing the will of God in your life will always give you a clear vision of the necessary steps you should be taking. Having a clear vision will never confuse you to make the wrong decision. Having the right decision will always lead you to success. And the real success is knowing the will of God. No one can shut what God opens, no one can cancel His will in your life.
If you find yourself, wondering what you want to do for the Lord, ask God sincerely and He will give you the clarity. A clear vision will help you stay in the right direction even though there are twists and turns.
Psalm 16:11 says, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
What a wonderful assurance from God that when we walk in the path He prepared for us, we will have peace and joy!
Desire to follow the will of God for you today.
The last episode for our While I’m Waiting series by Pstr. Sam Oliveros. What does it mean to be transformed in Christ? Where do we start to have this transformation? Let’s open our hearts and minds as we dive into the word, learn something new and live in truth.
Intention matters is another episode of our While I’m waiting series by Pstr. Sam Oliveros. Why do we have to do the first move?
It is all about intentionality. Whether we decide to draw near to God or not, it will not change the fact that He is still God and He never withdraws Himself from us.
So making the step to draw to God first is an act of humility and surrender. To have the freedom to choose is one factor in expressing your love. Do we love God enough to choose Him out of our own will? What is our intention behind our waiting season?
May this sermon give clarity to the questions you have been asking and mark a transformation in your heart.
Mind Your Attitude is the second episode in our While I'm Waiting series by Pstr. Sam Oliveros.
The season of waiting is long and there is one thing that greatly affects our season – Attitude. Attitude is a settled way of thinking about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. Attitude is important in this season because it can make you start, continue, or stop your journey. Join us as we get into the word and discuss it by sections.
God's Promise, the first episode for the While I'm waiting Series by Pstr. Sam Oliveros
As we face another day, another challenge, another trial, let us recall what is God's promise to us.
Let us do a mental audit on what we've been doing while we are in the waiting season. Together, let's dive into the word and reflect what it means to wait and what God's promise is to us.
Sermon by Pstr. Chua Chuck from the OMF based in Singapore. We all deal with money and handle possessions in life. It is amazing that Jesus talked more about money other than on the Kingdom of God. More than half of his parables were related to possessions and wealth. We are going to look at another OT character who lived a life of integrity – not perfect and sinless but blameless and authentic before God. Let's ready ourselves as we dive into the Word.
Sermon by Pstr. Chuck Chua from the OMF based in Singapore. We have this perception that serving God is only done at church or in a ministry. But Apostle Paul said in Colossians 3:23 “Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not merely for others.” In this sermon, we will continue to learn what integrity is in a work setting. As we may all have different jobs and tasks to do, one thing is common among us. And that is we have a calling. And it never changes wherever you are placed at including the job you have now.
A sermon by Pastor Chuck Chua. He is our guest pastor and will be sharing to us this Sunday and the two coming Sundays. He was a former missionary to the Philippines and he is currently serving in Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) based in Singapore.
Do you think you can impress God? Surely it's impossible to impress the God who made the universe, the one who made all the complex beings we are and we are seeing around us. But what if we actually can?
Let's get into the word and look into the character of Job. May this speak truth into your season right now and allow God to reveal something to you.
Sermon by Pstr. Sam Oliveros
There's no doubt how great God's love is for us. He showered it through His Son Jesus Christ, He guided us everyday and He blessed us even when we don't deserve it. But with all these, satan can still corrupt our mind when we give him a slight entry point. He relentlessly pursue us to turn away from God. He begins with like a stain on a clean white shirt, tiny and unnoticeable, but with a constant evaluation of our hearts, asking God to renew our minds daily, and submitting to God all our desires and dreams, He empowers us to defeat the enemy.
Let us take the time to dig into God's word and learn what we can do with our freedom, what does this entail and how we can fight the enemy.
"I have the right to do anything," you say--but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"--but not everything is constructive.
1 Corinthians 10:23
Sermon by Pstr. Lloyd Bonagbong
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
If there was a time you wondered why God does not reveal all His plans for us at once, that is because our human minds can not fathom how great these are. God is a God of process. He reveals things to us one at a time. And the enemy uses this to tempt us to doubt God.
Remember that Jesus has given us the authority to overcome the works of the enemy. Let us continue our walk with Him, continuing to get to know who He is, how amazing His grace is, and how abundant His love is.
The achievements, the career, the wealth are good but they are not beneficial to us if we put these things above God. It may be a blessing but if God is not in it, it will only give us sorrow and the urge to do more.
Remember that the things God wants us to pursue will always give us peace, joy, and contentment.
Let us rethink, reconsider and reflect as we listen into today's message and get repented.
Sermon by Pstr. Lloyd Bongabong
Generosity is one of the most exciting characteristics we need to imitate in Jesus. Our God is a generous God.
We receive blessings for it to be passed on whether its material things, a simple word of encouragement, or a prayer. And what a privilege it is for us to be part of God's Kingdom!
Let us dive into the Word of God and choose the path worth choosing.
Sermon by Pstr. Lloyd Bongabong
Worries and doubts produces struggles, whereas faith in God produces rest.
Let us rest in the love of God. I know you have heard this phrase before but do you think about the impact of this phrase in our life if we truly understand the truth in this?
Sermon by Pstr. Lloyd Bongabong
Albert Einstein said, ‘There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.’
Truly it is OUR CHOICE with regards to how we see things, how we perceive life, how we act on certain circumstances -- it is our choice which path we take in life. Here we'll explore the path worth choosing.
Sermon by Pstr. Sam Oliveros In this selfish and self-absorbed world, we only likely want to receive than give; we rarely give thinking we ourselves might run out with that something and ended up being pitiful. As Christians we know that God is our provider but when tested, really, how far, until what extent will we give? Everything that we need is Him and in Him.
"One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. 25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered." (Proverbs 11:24-25)
Sermon by Pstr. Sam Oliveros Falling in love is easy but staying in love is the challenge. Together, let us find out how do we keep falling in love with God and remain dependent on Him? And as much as we long for the coming of God and we will be with Him in paradise, the challenge is to live our lives day by day following Him until that glorious day.
Sermon by Pstr. Sam Oliveros
The focus on the word of the Lord is not to devalue your suffering, nor compare it to another person’s but to teach us that God is the solution of all our problems, whether it be big or small. So instead of focusing on the weight of the problem, we focus on God. Together let us dig into the word of God and learn on where God is and what He does when we are in a situation and how do we respond when things are going bad in our lives.
Sermon by Ptr. Sam Oliveros
"He will sit like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross. He will purify the Levites, refining them like gold and silver, so that they may once again offer acceptable sacrifices." (Malachi 3:3)
It's noticeable how a disease will change so many things around us which includes how we deal with these changes. But however we perceive it, we must adapt to this new beginning. We must leave behind the old version of ourselves and the things that are not useful for us to be mentally, emotionally, and spiritually free. Gone are the days of complacency, disobedience, and lack of intimacy with the Lord.
And like a silversmith, God will put us in a refiner's fire to remove our impurities and craft us into a shape He intends us to be. He will refine us again and again until He sees His reflection in us.
Sermon by Pstr. Jepson Ole God is the first and only witness that sees everything. He authors the marriage. "The greatest story that you can utter is not from your lips but from your life."
Isaiah 54:5: “For your Maker is your husband, the LORD of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called."
Sermon by Pstr. Jepson Ole
Everyday, we wake up with a new life that God has given us. A breath to always be grateful for. A chance to continue glorifying His name or to be renewed in mind and character. A testament of God's goodness and unconditional love to us. In this sermon, we will be confronted with a truth that may change your perspective of relationship. So prepare your journals to jot down what God will tell you today. May this speak clarity and assurance to your life.
How to Put God first by Pstr. Lloyd Bongabong
With all that is going on in our lives, how do we put God first? Pursuing our dreams is part of our humanity. God created us for a purpose and that’s why we are innately born with the ability to plan and dream for our life. But if all of our lives, God is secondary and our personal dreams and ambitions are our true priority, the end of it all? EMPTINESS. Jesus said, “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" (Mark 8:36) Let us hear the message today and know how we can put God first in our lives. Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)
Seek the Lord by Pastor Sam Oliveros It was an incredible journey in the previous series and today we are going to hear a fresh message about seeking the Lord.
"You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13) Seeking the Lord is a journey of going back to the Father for redemption and salvation. We'll tackle on a different kind of Vitamin C for our spiritual health, so get ready to take in this message.
The lessons of grace may be basic, but it is the grace of God that many Christians have a problem believing throughout their life. For many, we never opened up to God our doubt about His grace. We need to uncover this and ask God to give us faith. God wants to change our lives. God wants our faith to grow under His grace, and the Holy Spirit will be our mentor.
But when is grace not enough? It is written in 2 Corinthians 12: 9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
"And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." (Romans 11:6 NIV)
So, what is grace? And what does it do? Hit play and let's find out as we explore not only its definition in the dictionary but also references from the Bible.
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith – and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2: 8-9) Have you fallen out of God’s grace or do you know someone who have fallen out of God’s grace?
Grace cannot be fully understood and appreciated apart from the Bible. More so, grace cannot be received without Christ. Let's get deeper into the concept, the experience, the revelation and the encounter of grace in our lives.
Today, we are on the third part of our series and we will talk about something that we all do – WORK. But the thing is when you work for the Lord it is not just some work it is DUTY, and that is the title of our third part of the series.
7 “When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of sheep, does his master say, ‘Come in and eat with me’? 8 No, he says, ‘Prepare my meal, put on your apron, and serve me while I eat. Then you can eat later.’ 9 And does the master thank the servant for doing what he was told to do? Of course not. 10 In the same way, when you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’” (Luke 17:7-10 NLT)
Let us get ready to dive into the Word and learn about duty and the things we need to work out in our lives.
I Am A Christian series is a series to remind us of the journey of what it means to be a Christian. In a world where truths become twisted and reality seems to overwhelm, may we stand firm and be grounded in God. This mini series takes us back to the beginning of Christians- to what Christ has done for us, on what he is continuing to do in us and through us. Today, we will be talking about another essential thing that as Christians we need to have and foster and allow to grow in our life. The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you! (Luke 17:5-6)
Part 1 of our I Am a Christian Series, entitled "Sin" by Pstr. Josam Oliveros. Sin is disobedience to God. Period. It doesn’t exist in different colours nor sizes nor weight -- a sin is a sin. Period. And God does not like it. So, here we'll be sharing with you three truths about us and sin.
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.” (Luke 17: 1-4)
We are having a series called “I Am a Christian”. This first episode by Pstr. Sam Oliveros is an introduction on the basic things it means to be a Christian. Luke 9:23 (NLT) Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”
Celebrating the Resurrection of Christ by Pstr. Lloyd Bongabong There is no power nor word enough to overcome the darkness inside us today but only the resurrection power that brought the crucified and dead Jesus back to life! A message of hope through the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)
The Covering of God by Pstr. Lloyd Bongabong
"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1)
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." (Psalm 91:4)
Featured song: I Will Fear No More by The Afters
I Am Grounded by Pstr. Sam Oliveros "Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do." (Psalm 1:1-3) The whole world right now is being shut because of this virus (COVID-19). People are fearful, a lot are anxious and worried for things and situation that we all are in. All our rhythms are being broken, routines, and normalcy of life is being shaken. In these times, one might ask, will the Lord really allow such things? Can a merciful and loving God that He says he is, do all of this to His people? A lot of questions and all we get is silence.