Sep
24

Making Sense of Our Trials and Sufferings

    Text: Job 2:5-10 Introduction: Young people, specifically (but maybe some adults would know this as well), have you ever felt annoyed or confused when your professor suddenly told you that you’ll have a surprise quiz today? Okay, take out ¼ piece of paper. Back then, we were all in a rush looking for […]

Sep
17

Embracing the Journey: The Process of Spiritual Growth

    Text: Ephesians 4:28-32 Introduction: We live in a society that embraces instant gratification. “Instant gratification can also refer to the act of receiving a reward without having to wait.” Many of us want to skip the line (fastfood), escape the process (pain), we are in a rush, are impatient, and just want instant […]

Sep
10

The Cost of Following Christ

    Text: Luke 14:25-33 Watch the Sermon (FB Live) Objective: To encourage the congregation to consider what it’s going to cost them to follow Christ; to implore those who are on the fence to go all-in for Christ; and to remind them that they are not alone in their walk of faith- they are […]

Sep
03

The Invitation of Grace

    Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction: RSVP in Heaven? Revelation 21:27, “Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” Context: Religious leaders, people, and everyone (from ESV Global Study Bible) 21:43 The leaders have […]

Aug
27

LORD, HELP US FROM OUR FEAR, DOUBTS, AND UNBELIEF

  Text: Matthew 14:22-33   Introduction: Have you tried riding the Kingda Ka at Six Flags? It was challenging and out of adventurous spirit that you wanted to try it. I haven’t tried it but I have a similar experience in the Philippines’ Star City and Enchanted Kingdom, but for sure, this one is way […]

Aug
20

God Our Hope and Salvation

    Text: Psalm 42:1-11 Introduction: The Sons of Korah – from the lineage of Levites, the priests, and people who were assigned to the duty of Tabernacle, Temple, and this context accompanying King David during a war. As part of the military, they also offered music and choir for the people of David. THE […]

Aug
13

The Discipler, the Disciple, and the Didactic

    Text: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 Introduction: Parents are their children’s teachers, guides, and life-long sojourners. Context: Discipleship is about caring for and guiding the flock of sheep. Paul was instructing the church of Corinth about their Christian living. It was through his disciple, Timothy, that the Corinthian church learned more about the Gospel of […]

Aug
06

The Disciple Sheep

    Text: 1 John 2:4-6 Text: 1 John 2:4-6 – To know that we are in Christ 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. […]

Jul
30

We Have a Dream: Everyone Mature in Christ

    Text: Colossians 1:24-29 Context: Paul wrote this letter to the Colossian church. Colossae is in the southwest of modern-day Turkey. Paul was writing the letter as a prisoner (house arrest) in Rome. He did not church plant the church in Colossae; it was Epaphras who planted the church there. In Paul’s third missionary […]

Jul
23

The Great Shift: Encountering God’s Life-giving Grace

    Text: Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: The Great Shift? Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Paul, the Apostles, Augustine, Luther, Pacman, you and me, and so on. There ought to be a transformation in someone’s life when they encounter God’s glorious grace.  How come others do not? They live a life of fake, class A, Christianity Transition: […]

Jul
16

THE COST OF BEING A TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST

    Text: Philippians 4:21-23 Introduction: What does being a follower mean today? Let us compare it with the biblical meaning of a follower. Saints – how to become a saint, what is a saint? Roman Catholic View: Two Miracles, Died, Recommendation from a bishop, Beatified/ Blessed Verified second miracle, Saint by Pope Saint is […]

May
21

The Sovereignty of Christ and Disciple Makers

    Text: Philippians 1:19-26 Understand the Need: Being ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16; Romans 10:11). Connect the Background: There are people who do not find pleasure or joy in advancing the gospel. The shackles of the past still bind them. Paul simply says there should be rejoicing every time the church gathers around […]

May
14

Use What’s in Your Hand for Discipleship

    Philippians 1:15-18; Exodus 4:1-3; Judges 3:31 Introduction: Many times in the Bible, God shows how powerful he is to his people by using whatever is in the hand of his children. God can always bring out something big and magnificent from anything small and insignificant that we have. For example, let’s take a […]

May
07

Marks of a Disciple: An Encourager

    Text: Philippians 1:1-11; also, 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Main Idea: First mark: a pray-er disciple (3-4). Here, Paul prays for the church at Philipp. He gives thanks to God during his regular prayer time. And whenever he prays for them, he has this joy when thinking of or hearing about them. Second mark: participation, […]

Apr
30

Fresh Season: The Pilot Episode

    Isaiah 43:18-19, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Background: Babylonian captivity due to Hezekiah’s sin (Isaiah 20). The chapter provides […]

Apr
16

The Yoke of Christ, His Heart, and Our Rest

    Text: Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is […]

Apr
02

Getting Out of a Death Spiral: Shifting Landscapes and Understanding the Times

    Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32 “Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.” Illustration: Ant Mill or Death Spiral When army ants, which are naturally blind, lose track of the pheromone scent that keeps them in contact […]

Mar
26

HABITS OF HOLINESS: A PREPARATION FOR HOLY WEEK

    Text: 1 Peter 1:14 1 Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Background: […]

Jan
15

Our True North: The Unchanging Truth Amidst the Changing World

  Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: GPS – suggests to you which is the fastest way to your destination. But suddenly, your connection will get lost. What now? Ancient tool True North: The North Star is the anchor of the northern sky. It is a landmark, or sky marker, that helps those who follow it determine […]

Jan
01

New Year 2023, What Now? Ask God to Change Your Heart

    Text: Deuteronomy 30:6 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023! Introduction: Shoes that do not fit. Do you change the size of your foot? Or replace your foot? No. We look for another shoe that fits our feet. Likewise, New Year offers the following perception: transition, change, renewal, and a better year. But it is not […]

Dec
25

The Beloved Payment: Is Salvation Costly or Cheap?

    Text: 1 Peter 1:18-19 Short Background: there was economic inflation and a financial crisis during the writing of this epistle due to Emperor Nero’s blasphemous persecution. This context explains why Peter compared the payment of salvation from gold and silver with the blood shed by Christ. Indeed, gold and silver have limited and […]

Dec
18

The Befitting Path: Sharing the Way

    Text: Matthew 19:16-28 Introduction: One of the books that impacted my life is The Pilgrim’s Progress. It narrates the journey of a person named Christian, who was lost, hopeless, and miserable. However, throughout his Tomb Raider action-like challenges, he reached the end of his path. But the final challenge seems impossible to accomplish. […]

Dec
11

A Beautiful Provision: Jesus is the Perfect Gift to Share

    Text: 1 John 5:11-13; Romans 6:22-23 Introduction: Think about a gift. When we hear Christmas, we think about gifts. In the Philippines, when the month of September comes, we start singing Jose Mari Chan’s Christmas songs. Likewise, here in the US, we buy discounted items for gifts from Thanksgiving sales, Black Fridays, and […]

Dec
04

The Promise of a Blessed Persecution

    Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-12 Theme introduction: 46% of the UK say that they are Christian. “The proportion of people who said they were Christian was 46.2%, down from 59.3% in the last census in 2011. In contrast, the number who said they had no religion increased to 37.2% of the population, up from […]

Nov
20

Building Upon the Sufficiency of the Gospel

    Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction: Hindrances of Not Evangelizing: Disobedience Lack of knowledge (clarity and definition) Lack of prayer (faith and discernment) Lack of confidence (fear of failure) Lack of compassion (apathy and indifference) Main Idea: Setting Up on the Gospel Foundation Biblical Mindset: > Agricultural Images: “Some sow the seed of the gospel, […]

Nov
13

Saturating Places: Pray, Care, and Share

  Text: Luke 10:5-11 Start with a prayer. Prayer is not supplementary to your spirituality. It is your life-support, the oxygen you breathe in.

Nov
06

UCBC Way: Understanding the Times

    Text: John 1:37-42 Introduction: 1 Chronicles 12:32” from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command.” Dr. Chris Shirley makes an exegesis of this passage on how King David’s group ‘who understood the times’ against their rivalry, King Saul. Understanding the […]

Oct
16

Our Church: The Loveliest Place

    Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: Church as a Family [oikos]; Paul tells Timothy that the church is the household of God (1 Tim 3:15). We are God’s family— John 1:12-13. He adopts us into his family. Gal 4:4-5. Church as family (Children – John 1:12; Brothers – Heb 2:11; Bride – Eph 5:22-27). Background […]

Oct
02

The Word: The Guide to Life

    Text: James 1:22-25 Introduction: What is your guidebook in life? Tiktok? A manual is essential for any newly purchased appliances. Even software applications have EULA: End-User License Agreement. Likewise, the life that we have as Christians has a guide. More to that, it is the transformative rule of our faith and practices. Background […]

Sep
25

Finding Balance in Vision: Betwixt the Scylla of Counterfeit Revival and the Charybdis of Consumerism

    Text: Matthew 4:1-11 FINDING BALANCE IN VISION Betwixt the Scylla of Counterfeit Revival and the Charybdis of Consumerism UCBC Last Quarter of 2022 Introduction: In ancient Greek mythology, Scylla and Charybdis were the names of two sea monsters situated on opposite sides of the Strait of Messina between Sicily and Italy. The fearful […]

Sep
18

Tell God

    Text: Philippians 4:4-17 Introduction: “A large majority of Americans are reporting high stress (or anxiety 73%) levels due to financial concerns, inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to a new poll from the American Psychological Association… and may still increase according to Harvard.” (Carolyn Crist, WebMD, 2022) Background: […]

Sep
04

The Lord’s Supper: Communal, Confessional, and Covenantal

    1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Background: Covenantal acts permeate the entire Bible—both in OT and NT. Namely, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Esther, Ruth and Boaz, David, and ultimately, Jesus. The Lord’s last supper in Luke 22:17-20 signifies Christ’s new covenantal fulfilling all the promises and prophecies about him as the redeemer of the […]

Aug
28

The Emotional Life of Jesus Christ

    Text: John 11:33-35 Introduction: You have been suppressing such emotions and pressures for many of you working because of your boss and immediate heads. I know that Filipinos are resilient yet bad at handling emotions. For our Nexus, the youth will be starting their classes next month, and many emotions are happening inside […]

Aug
21

Church Community Conduct on Feelings, Emotions, and Thoughts

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18 Main Idea: Focusing on verse 11, specifically “just as in fact you are doing.” This means that their church during that time was already “encouraging and building each other up.” A good question may be, “Am I encouraging or building someone up?” “Am I being a source of encouragement?” […]

Aug
14

Being Mindful of God: What Does the Bible Say About Our Thoughts and Emotions?

    Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Introduction: When God said that the greatest commandment is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30). The principle of this holistic significance of a person’s wholeness is grounded in […]

Jul
31

Remember Who You Are

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (16) Introduction: “God, Creator of all things, give me first of all the grace to pray to you properly; then make me worthy of being heard; and, finally, deliver me… God, to withdraw from You is to fall. To turn to You is to rise up. To remain in […]

Jul
24

Gospel Supremacy

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Introduction/ Background: Written by Paul for the church at Thessalonica (modern-day Greece) in 50-51 AD. Paul with Timothy and Silas planted a church in Philippi. They were imprisoned because of some conflicts with other Jewish leaders and Gentile hearers. After their escape, they arrived in Thessalonica and started another […]

Jul
10

Overcoming Complacency

    Text: Amos 6:1-7 Introduction: German Christian philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Christian martyr during the time of the holocaust. In his infamous work entitled The Cost of Discipleship he said, “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace […]

Jul
03

Praising God through Giving

    Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20 Introduction: What fuels the Vision? Faith, Prayer, and Giving. Our main theme today is about giving, specifically, David’s model of generous giving. Remember that David was known as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). Rightly to say, if there’s a person whom we ought to follow […]

Jun
27

The Good News in Philemon

    Text: Philemon Introduction: (vv. 1-3) Verse 1 – Philemon is authored by Paul during his imprisonment (see verse 9). verses 1-2 – to Philemon and family, but in verse 2 we can see that their church gathered not in a building, nor a parish church, but in a home—at Philemon’s home. The church […]

Jun
19

Biblical Virtues of Fatherhood: Love, Unity, and Wisdom

    Text: Ephesians 3:14-15 (Topical Exposition) Introduction: “For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom all fatherhood in heaven and on earth is named” (Eph. 3:14–15). Ray Ortlund, “We fathers play a role in our children’s second, supernatural birth by praying for them and raising them in the paths of […]

Jun
05

The Lord is Our Keeper

    Text: Psalm 121 (Download Sermon Powerpoint here) Outline: A. The Psalmist’s Background (121) B. The Psalmist’s Need (121:1) C. The Psalmist’s Helper (121:2) Main Points: I. The Lord Keeps by Strengthening us (121:3-4) II. The Lord Keeps by Sustaining us (121:5-6) III. The Lord Keeps by Saving us (121:7-8) Application: Look exclusively to […]

May
22

Jesus, the Love Personified: Pursuing Love of Christ

    Text: Ephesians 3:14-19 My goal today is to persuade each of us to stay in love with Christ. When you are in love, you do good things naturally out of love. Unmanipulated. Not coerced and not out of duty. Background: The Ephesian church had an ongoing conflict both within and outside its congregation. […]

May
15

Church as Koinonia

    Text: 1 John 1:3-6 To be a Christian is to have koinonia with God. I. Koinonia with Christ Communion with Christ and Union in Christ (Galatians 2:20). II. Koinonia with the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:13) Disregarding the guidance and leading of the Spirit and even not listening to it causes its grieving. […]

May
08

Faith Begins at Home: Biblical Portraits of a Mother

    Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Faith Begins at Home (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: God has seen the significance of mothers in the Bible. Many times, God would not only use men like Abraham, Moses, David, Matthew, and Paul to be part of the building of the kingdom of God on earth. God had used […]

May
01

All-Sufficient Grace of Christ

    Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 All-Sufficient Grace of Christ (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Background: Paul wrote this letter in a more apologetic, argumentative, or lawyer-like tone addressing the false accusations against him by fake Christian leaders. Thorn in the flesh: (1) Paul’s inner psychological struggles; (2) Paul’s opponents, who continued to persecute him; (3) […]

Apr
24

Christ Has Risen; It is True

    Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Download Full Sermon Manuscript Download Introduction: In verses 1-11 we will see Paul review and defined the gospel he had delivered to them, then he defended the resurrection, then he showed us how the gospel of grace works in his own life. Outline: I. THE GOSPEL DELIEVERED, REVIEWED AND […]

Apr
17

Gospel and the Next Generation

    Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Gospel and the Next Generation Background: Paul wrote this second letter to Timothy during his second imprisonment in Rome (AD 64–65). This letter is a call to be courageous and endurance amid opposition and suffering for the sake of the gospel. 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Paul expresses his affectionate greetings […]

Apr
10

Jesus, the Gospel, and the Resurrection

    Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Jesus, the Gospel, and the Resurrection (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Generally speaking, what we will consistently see is Paul’s appeal that 1) the Gospel should be central for them, the church, and 2) they should mature in their faith – this includes the pursuit of holiness in their […]

Apr
03

God’s Healing as Wholeness

    Text: John 5:1-15 God’s Healing as Wholeness (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Today, we will talk about healing, asking for help, and inviting God into the messiness of our lives. Background: “Bethesda” means house of mercy (v. 2). “Asthenéō” strictly refers to a condition of physical weakness. — Christ meets us in moments when […]

Mar
27

Presence: Fullness of Joy

    Text: 2 John 4-12 Presence: Fullness of Joy (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Background: The letter was written by Apostle John; wherein during that time, was the only living apostle. It was written for a specific church in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). There are two things that the letter emphasizes: first, he was commending […]

Mar
20

Renewed Day by Day

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Renewed Day by Day (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: The goal of being renewed day by day is to be more like Christ. The Greek term (anakainoo) in this passage same in Colossians 3:10 is in present participle (“is being renewed”) which implies continuation. In theological terms, this is […]

Mar
13

Facing Adversities in Christian Life

    Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:4; 3:17-19 Habakkuk’s Objections and Response on Pain and Suffering (Sermon Manuscript) Button Introduction: Pain is the ultimate teacher. (Roger Collier) C.S. Lewis said, “We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told in Matthew ‘Blessed are they that mourn.’” Indeed, pain has been present […]

Mar
06

The Spirit-filled Congregation

    Text: Acts 1:6-14 The Spirit-filled Congregation (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Background: The book of Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. Luke was the author of both the Acts and Luke. He is a physician and closely works with Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys, struggles, and gospel proclamation (see 2 […]

Feb
20

Christ, Church, and the Nexus Generation

    Text: Psalm 78:1-8 Christ, Church, and the Nexus Generation (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Who is the author? Asaph. He is one of the Chief musicians during the reign of King David. He is part of the worship service if we will put that in today’s context. What is a Maskil? A wise […]

Feb
06

Post-Digital Fall: Redeeming the Digital Space (Part 2)

    Text: Revelation 21:1-8; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Post-Digital Fall – Redeeming the Digital Space (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Continuation of Seven Deadly Digital Sins (Part 2) Digital Sin No.: 4 Cyber Monday Sales/ E-Shop (Gluttony, Greed) As much as many love these cyber sales, the other end of the strand of the rope is […]

Jan
30

The Digital Fall (Part 1) – Christian Living in the Post-Truth Age

    Text: John 8:31-47 The Digital Fall (Part 1) – Full Sermon Manuscript Download Part 1 of the Seven Deadly Digital Sins Introduction: have you ever encountered that today’s generation seems to be all-knowing or knows a lot of things? Even tidbits of any kind of subject. It is because of accessibility to information […]

Jan
23

God’s Eternal Word and Bible Apps

    Text: Hebrews 4:12 God’s Eternal Word and Bible Apps (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Why did someone want to get rid of the Bible? Because for some, it is a mere collection of literary works. They treat the Bible the same as history books, literature, or even like a tragic novel. Sadly, today, […]

Jan
16

God, Creation, and Technology

  Text: Genesis 1:26-28; Revelation 21:1-2, 22:3-4 God, Creation, and Technology: From the Garden of Eden to the City of Restored Eden (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: AI, VR, IOT, these are all thoughts towards utopia, idealism, and the pursuit of having a perfect world. However, these realities have been influential to the church ever […]

Jan
09

Jesus Christ Our Confidant

    Text: 2 Timothy 1:6-14 Jesus Christ Our Confidant (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: In today’s passage, Paul wrote this letter to Timothy while he was imprisoned in Rome. This imprisonment of Paul is quite different from the previous ones that he experienced. Why? Because this time, he was expecting to be executed—simply saying, […]

Jan
02

A Hopeful New Year 2022

    Text: 1 Peter 1:13 A Hopeful New Year 2022 (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Today is another year. New Year 2022. 2021 is done, and we are now venturing through this year. But New Years are not something mystical nor magical. We sometimes think that when 12AM arrives, all the challenges, trials, and […]

Dec
26

The Christ of Christmas

    Text: Hebrews 2:9-18 The Christ of Christmas Sermon Devotional (Full Manuscript) Download   Introduction: Without Christ, Christmas is just another secular holiday. The world seems to see Christmas solely for gift-giving, shared fellowship, family bonding, and romantic holidates. It is true that even Spurgeon encouraged Christians to celebrate more than celebrate less. However, […]

Dec
12

The Preexistence and Eternality of Jesus Christ

    Text: Colossians 1:15-17 The Preexistence of Jesus Christ (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: The keyword here is “prototokos” which literally translates as “born before”. Not because he is a created being; it clearly states that he was not created, but prototokos points to the thought that Jesus is eternal. He preexisted even before […]

Dec
05

The Significance of the Virgin Birth

    Text: Luke 1:26-38 The Significance of the Virgin Birth (Full Sermon Manuscript) Introduction: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. (The Apostles’ Creed) In His incarnation as Jesus Christ, He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and […]

Nov
28

Giving Thanks is God’s Will

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Giving Thanks is God’s Will (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: What is the symbol for “thanksgiving”? A turkey. What if I tell you that a Christian person can be a symbol of thanksgiving, will you believe me? Well, it is difficult for us to say “yes” especially if you […]

Nov
21

The Lost Discipline of Family Worship

    Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Psalm 101:1-8 The Lost Practice [Spiritual Discipline] of Family Worship (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: However, in Titus 2:6-8, we learned last month that discipleship is communal. That older people—the parents—should “6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing […]

Nov
14

God’s Impartiality: No Favoritism!

    Text: Ephesians 2:14-22 God’s Impartiality (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download The Problem: 13 You, my brothers, and sisters were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your […]

Nov
07

Grasping the Heart of Worship

    Text: Luke 18:9-14 Grasping the Heart of Worship (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: SEENZONED: “Seen full” means indifferent or ignoring our sins. Background: Pharisee – expert of the law (Torah), respected, faithful serves God seriously by going without food from sunrise to sunset on Mondays and Thursdays and by tithing all their possessions […]

Oct
31

Missions Made Possible

    Text: 3 John 1-8 Missions Made Possible (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download   Background: The letter is written by John dedicated to Gaius—who is an elder of an uncertain church. Probably, a church at Corinth or Ephesus, or another place. Again, since this is an epistle, this is designed to be read out loud […]

Oct
24

Valuing Our Gospel-Ministry Workers

    Titus 3:12-15 Valuing Our Gospel-Ministry Workers (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: In the entire book of Titus, Paul’s pastoral epistle for the church in Crete, the church there was expected to exemplify the correct characteristic of a Christian. In chapter 1, we saw that the church needs elders to set things in order. […]

Oct
10

A Life of Submission

    Text: Titus 3:1-11 A Life of Submission (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the kings horses & all the kings men couldn’t put Humpty together again. Main Idea: Titus 2:14, “who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness […]

Sep
26

The Revealed Hope

    Text: Titus 2:9-15 The Revealed Hope (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Background: The world of the early church during the first century was not a golden time full of abundance, resources, and economic rise. It was a time where ordinary people need to work hard, exert much effort and time just to put something […]

Sep
19

A Sound Christian Living

    Text: Titus 2:1-8 A Sound Christian Living (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Background: One of Paul’s main concerns was the false teachers teaching a different gospel. Either they are teaching a false doctrine or mixing their doctrine with their former mystical or traditional superstitions. Titus was assigned to Crete to oversee the churches in […]

Sep
12

Fulfilling the Unfinished Task

    Text: Titus 1:5-16 Fulfilling the Unfinished Task (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Background: Just by reading verse 4 of Titus chap 1, we can see that this letter was written for Titus by Apostle Paul (v1). Titus had been with Paul many times. First, during the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15; Gal. 1-2). Second, from […]

Aug
29

Selflessness, Self-Denial, and the Supremacy of Christ

    Text: Philippians 1:12-24 Selflessness, Self-Denial, and the Supremacy of Christ (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Endowment Effect or Psychological ownership is a theory that observes the sense of a person’s valuing his or her own possession. This theory has been traced since the time of the Ancient Philosopher Aristotle; he said, “For most […]

Aug
15

Freedom in Christ: True Liberation

    Text: John 8:31-38 Freedom in Christ: True Liberation (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Freedom today is reduced to a mere memorial. A term that can be easily mistaken with “independence,” “rights,” or to do something you want to do. This shallow view of freedom is a complacent perspective in living a life freed […]

Aug
01

Dissenters among the Age of #Trending

    Text: Matthew 5:43-48 Dissenters Among the Age of #Trending (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: In the 1600s, Baptists (especially the English Baptists in the late seventeenth century) is known for their dissenting spirit (not just for the sake of “to dissent”). Baptists fought for religious freedom amid denominational control and State religion. Baptists […]

Jul
18

Devote Yourselves to Prayer: The Gospel, Prayer, and Fasting

    Text: Colossians 4:2-4 Devote Yourselves to Prayer (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: I will be direct! Prayerlessness invades churches nowadays. Too much confidence in ourselves, extreme pragmatism, and indifference. “Prayerlessness is spiritual suicide.” Why do we ignore prayer, forgetting, or not prioritizing it? In fact, when Paul reminded the church about putting on […]

Jul
11

Church Deacons: Serving the Servants of God

    Text: Acts 6:1-7 Church Deacons: Serving the Servants of God (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Nowadays, serving is not seen as a noble task. Most of us, if not entitled, want to be served. We want others to do the sweeping of the floor, the washing of the dishes, the cleaning of the […]

Jul
04

Biblical Eldership: Elder-led Church, Plurality of Elders

    Text: Acts 14:21-28 Biblical Eldership (Full Sermon Manuscript Download) Download Introduction: Jonathan Griffiths said, “The office of eldership is given in Scripture to provide spiritual nurture and protection for the church. Elders are to shepherd the flock of Jesus Christ through the faithful ministry of the Word and are to lead by godly […]

Jun
27

#SpeakLIFE: A Covenant Heart

    Text: Genesis 17:9-14; Ezekiel 36:26-27 A Covenant Heart (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Human hearts are the core of our life. It is the essential part of the body as they say (you can read more about this on our bulletin program.) For today, we will learn the two realities of having a […]

Jun
20

Godly Portraits of Fatherhood

    Text: Genesis 35:28-29; John 14:8-11 Godly Portraits of Fatherhood (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Today, we will learn how God designed the calling of fatherhood through three father stories namely Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Why these people? Of course, because we have been exploring the book of Genesis for a month. Other than […]

Jun
06

Abrahamic Covenant: The Promised Seed

    Text: Galatians 3:7-16; Genesis 12, 15, 17 Abrahamic Covenant: The Promised Seed (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Similarly, a seed reminds me of God’s promise to humanity. A promise of redemption and saving grace. This seed—this time an offspring—was already told as early as Genesis 3:15 with Adam and Eve. Then once again, […]

May
30

God Remembers His Covenant: A Promise of Life Preservation

    Text: Genesis 9:1-17 Noahic Covenant (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: In understanding the Bible, the covenants are the bookmarks of the whole unity of the Scripture. Whenever we try to understand certain passages, only through the light of covenantal narratives, themes, or principles can shed deeper knowledge into it. Divine covenantal acts are […]

May
23

Creation Covenant: God’s Pursuit, Humanity’s Response

    Text: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15-17 Creation Covenant (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Why do people tend to commit things that are told not to do so? Example: “do not touch the pot, it’s hot”—then, we still touch it and say, “oo nga, mainit.” Or my mom would say to me before, “do come home […]

May
16

Understanding God’s Covenant: Hesed and Emet

    Text: Psalm 103:11-19 Understanding the Covenant – Hesed and Emet (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: The hesed and emet are used entirely in the Bible when speaking of God’s covenanted love to His creation—especially to His people. Indeed, hesed and emet are repeated four times in our passage today, Psalm 103:11-19, (vv. 4, […]

May
09

Loving God: How Our Faith Flourish

    Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Loving God by Ptr. Jerome Ocampo (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Here Introduction: I do not know certainly what tradition in public reading of the Holy Scriptures you belong but as we read God’s Word and finished it reading, I am requesting you to respond after I close it with this […]

May
03

Giving as an Act of Worship

    Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Giving as an Act of Worship (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: That is our problem, we are trying to create our own formula and removing God from the equation. This is also true when it comes to our finances. We want God to give us this and that, but […]

Apr
27

Looking Forward and Godward

    Text: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Looking Forward and Godward (Full Sermon Manuscript) Download   Introduction: In Psychology, our past shackles our present, hence we are still bound by these events in our life that affect our very present. But the alternative is looking to the future, letting the future—which is spotless and still clear—define the […]

Apr
19

Loving God with All Your Mind: Thinking Critically and Biblically

    Text: Proverbs 2:1-10 Loving God with All Your Mind (Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: Wisdom is not achieved through our own capabilities or the years that we lived and experienced life in this world. But rather, wisdom is given to us by God (verse 6) and placed into our hearts (verse 10). Remember that […]

Apr
13

Baptism

  online FORM Do You want to be baptized? If you want to follow Christ in baptism and publicly confess your allegiance to His Kingdom and Lordship, fill up the online form. Lesson 1: The Gospel Hand   Lesson 2: What is Baptism?    Services Sunday Worship – 10:30 AM Youth Fellowship – Friday 7:30 […]

Apr
11

Missional Identity: Proclaiming Hope to the World

    Text: Romans 10:13-17 Missional Identity: Proclaiming Hope to the World (Sermon Manuscript) Download Here Introduction: Now we will explore the last identity that we have as Christians. Understanding ourselves, our core identity, makes us realize that we have a purpose. This purpose, first and foremost, is to glorify God in Christ by the […]

Mar
29

Immersed Identity: The Essence of Baptism in Church Perspective

    Text: Romans 6:1-11 Immersed Identity: The Essence of Baptism in Church Perspective (Sermon Manuscript) Download Here Introduction: A diploma, even it is just a paper, is valuable. It symbolizes a person’s education and academic journey. Operating in this idea, baptism is also a symbolical act, a representation of something valuable. Like my diploma, […]

Mar
21

Forgiven and Forgiving Identity: A Biblical and Holistic Healing

    Text: Colossians 3:13 Forgiven and Forgiving Identity: A Biblical and Holistic Healing (Sermon Manuscript) Download Introduction: With all the hatred and unforgiveness around the world today, oppression of the military government in Myanmar, Asian American hate in Western countries, corruption, killings, and injustices in various countries, it seems difficult to forgive these oppressors. […]

Mar
14

Confessional Identity: Contend for the Faith

    Text: Epistle of Jude Confessional Identity: Contend for the Faith (Understanding our Statement of Faith) Sermon Manuscript Download Sermon Here Background: Truly, during the early church time, other than what we learned in the past sermons on the false teachings of the Judaizers which are similar to pharisaic laws and legalism, there were […]

Mar
07

Priorities of Identity: Kingdom Treasures over Earthly Treasures

    Text: Matthew 6:19-21   Priorities of Identity: Kingdom Treasures over Earthly Treasures (Sermon Manuscript)   Download       Introduction: Today, we will learn about Priorities of Our Identity, pursuing kingdom treasures over earthly treasures. . Background: The word “reward” is repeated seven times throughout the context of chapter 6 of Matthew. “Reward” […]

Feb
28

A Call for a Godly Family: Humility, Love, and Honor

    Text: Ephesians 5:21 to Eph. 6:4   A Call For A Godly Family: Humility, Love, and Honor (Sermon Manuscript)   Download Introduction:Both the family and the church have the duty to guide another, and be responsible for training and equipping the next generation. Instead of seeing the youth or other parts of the […]

Feb
21

Baptist Identity: Why Am I A Baptist?

    Text: Acts 17:1-15  Baptist Identity: Why Am I A Baptist? (Sermon Manuscript)  Download INTRODUCTION: Today, we will talk about our identity as Baptist. I consider this topic essential for us to narrow down our identity in the broad Christian community. BAPTISTS: (B) Biblical Authority, (A) Autonomy of the Local Church, (P) Priesthood of […]

Feb
14

Marks of Our Identity: The Church Defined

      Text: John 13:34-35; also 1 John 4:7-21 Marks of Our Identity: The Church Defined (Sermon Manuscript) Download   Introduction: We have lost the art of wondering about love. What I mean is to be in awe of love. What is love nowadays?   Background: This missing out on the awe and wonder […]

Feb
07

Layers of Identity: Christ In Me

Text: Galatians 1 and 2 Introduction: what does it mean to be a Christian? As I studied the culture of Israelites, later the Jewish people, and finally in the New Testament, the early church, I realized that this was also an issue for them. The issue of having layers in their identity. Main Idea: This […]