To Know and Grow in the Love of God

web-admin February 23, 2017

February 22, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)

Topic: To Know and to grow in the love of God

“Love is the greatest law; all the commandments are summarized into love.”

“The Love of God is the foundation of what we are doing to God.”

1 John 4:16 (AMP) – We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him.

“To Know” – means to take knowledge of something or someone; growing in the knowledge of something or someone; progressive growth of knowing.

“We have to know the love of God in us.”

Matthew 5

Matthew 5:48 (AMP) – You, therefore, will be perfect [growing into spiritual maturity both in mind and character, actively integrating godly values into your daily life], as your heavenly Father is perfect.

How To Grow In Love:

1.) By reading His Word – Knowing God, meditate on what God has done for us(John 3:16, 1 John 4:17-18).

“Perfect love casts out fear.

2.) Submit to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Romans 5:5 (AMP) – Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

3.) Put love into action

“Love has always an object.”

“We cannot love others unless we have not known the love of God.”

Built Up In Christ’s Perfect Love

web-admin February 19, 2017

February 19, 2017, 7th Sunday After Epiphany, Yr. A
Theme: “Built Up In Christ’s Perfect Love”
Homily by Fr. Fernando Ilustre

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth – Law of Retaliation”

“When offended by our enemies, Jesus wants us to retaliate in love”

Leviticus 19:1-2;9-18

1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Psalm 119:33-38

Matthew 5:38-48

“Jesus came to show us the Father’s perfect love; through His obedience(even if it’s unfair), He gave us redemption.”

“We are to become peacemakers, not causing hate or trouble but bringing solution and peace to others.”

Built Up In Christ’s Higher Way – To Think and Act Like Christ

web-admin February 15, 2017

February 15, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)

Topic: Built Up In Christ’s Higher Way – To Think and Act Like Christ

Matthew 5:21-26(AMP)

2 Corinthians 5:18 – All these things are from God, when we judge, we judge His work.

Judge – to form an opinion on someone.

Correction – to change a mistake or make something right.

Rebuke – expression of a strong disapproval.

Matthew 21:12-16 – “My House is a house of prayer but you made it a den of thieves.” – This is not judgement. Jesus rebuked them concerning their attitude.

“Sometimes God sends someone to us not to judge us, but to correct us.”

Numbers 22:22-35

“We need to renew our mind concerning God’s creation.”

Romans 12:1-2(AMP) – Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].

“Renew our minds not according to what we see but according to the way God wants us to think.”

Hebrews 12:5-6(AMP) – and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons, “My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord, And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him; For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves, And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”

Philippians 4:8(AMP) – Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

Built Up In Christ’s Higher Way

web-admin February 12, 2017

February 12, 2017, 6th Sunday After Epiphany, Yr. A
Theme: “Built Up In Christ’s Higher Way”
Homily by Bp. Ariel Santos

“Encourage, edify, stay, accept, embrace and love each other – Christ’s higher way”

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Psalm 119:1-8;16-18

Matthew 5:21-26 – “We are to love our brothers, even our enemies.”

“Prayer should be 95% downloading and 5% uploading.”

“When God speaks, the focus should not be on His mouthpiece but on His message.”

1 Corinthians 2:6,8 – we speak a wisdom that is not of this age nor its rulers, they don’t understand.

1 Corinthians 2:12-16 – a natural man does not have (yield to) HS.

“Things of God are foolishness to him, he can’t understand them.”

1 Corinthians 1:30 – by His doing we are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.

Philippians 3:12-16 – not that we fully understand but we yield and so grow.

Psalm 40 – God’s goodness is always there but sin disables man from seeing.

Matthew 7:3-5 – remove what obstructs sight, vision.

Holy – set apart for exclusive use; not necessarily special or more important.

James 1:20 – anger of man doesn’t achieve the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 5 – all these things are from God, when we judge, we judge His work.

Ephesians 2:10 – we are His workmanship.

Edify – Romans 15:2; 1 Corinthians 14:12, 26b; Ephesians 4:29

Renewing Our Mind or Transformation

web-admin February 8, 2017

February 8, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)

Topic: Renewing Our Mind or Transformation

Romans 12:2 (NLT) – Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Matthew 5:1-20 – The Beatitudes – gives us the pattern how to live as a Christian; ideal way of living.

2 Corinthians 3:18 – But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Built Up In Righteousness

web-admin February 5, 2017

February 5, 2017, 5th Sunday After Epiphany, Yr. A
Theme: “Built Up In Righteousness”
Homily by Fr. Erel Villanueva

Righteousness – right standing with God and doing what is right.

“We have already received the righteousness of God when we received Jesus, But doing the right thing is a process – to be righteous before God.”

Isaiah 58:1-9

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Psalm 112

Matthew 5:13-20

Moving Together With God

web-admin February 1, 2017

February 1, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)

Topic: Moving Together With God

Acts 17:28(NASB) – For in Him we live, move and exists.

Luke 1:26-38 – Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary

“God is looking for a man to stand in the gap.”

Ezekiel 22:30 – So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.

“Fullness of time – Kairos Moment”

Galatians 4:4 – But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.

“God can do abundantly beyond more than we can ask or imagine.”

Ephesians 3:20 – Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us

Built Up In Blessedness

web-admin January 29, 2017

January 29, 2017, 4th Sunday After Epiphany, Yr. A
Theme: “Built Up In Blessedness”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“As we focus on our King, we will walk in the blessings of the Kingdom even in the midst of darkness.”

Micah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 1:2-9

Psalm 15

Matthew 5:1-12

“God wants us to reveal His power while we are on earth.”

1.(v1-2) As His disciples, we listen to our Lord’s teachings.
2.(v.3-12) We are called to live in and manifest the blessings of His Kingdom.

God is looking for people who are willing to yield themselves, that they might be used powerfully for Him

web-admin January 25, 2017

January 25, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: God is looking for people who are willing to yield themselves, that they might be used powerfully for Him

Psalm 110:3a – Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power

Daniel 11:32 – Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.

2 Chronicles 16:9a – For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.

Hebrews 6:1-8

Documented Testimonies of People who yield themselves.

1.) John G. Lake – Supernatural Learning
2.) St. Dominic – Supernatural Transport
3.) St. Patrick “Apostle of Ireland” – Supernaturally Hidden
4.) St. Gerard Majella – Supernaturally Hidden
5.) Blessed Alexandrina da Costa – Supernaturally prolonged fasting or “Inedia”
6.) St. Cuthbert – Supernatural Endurance
7.) St. Teresa of Avila – Supernatural Flight
8.) St. Francis of Assisi – Supernatural Flight
9.) Enoch – Genesis 5:18:24

Built Up In Obedience

web-admin January 22, 2017

3rd Sunday After Epiphany
Theme: “Built Up In Obedience”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“God has invited us not just to His Kingdom blessings but also to His Mission.”

Isaiah 8:20-9:2
– We are to stay away in the messages that does not agree with the Word of God.

1 Corinthians 1:26-31
– God calls us not the way the world chooses people but based on His purposes.

Psalm 27:1-13

Matthew 4:12-23
– Whenever we obey God, God considers it as good work.

1.(v.12-17) Turn and receive the freedom Christ brings
2.(v.18-23) We are invited to partner with Him in His Kingdom mission.

God is Inviting us to Draw Near in Intimacy with Him

web-admin January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: God is inviting us to draw near in intimacy with Him

Mark 3:13-15 – And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons

“God is inviting us into His presence.”

“Presence of God first, before power.”

Mark 1:35 – Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.

James 4:8a – Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

John 15:9-15 – “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

Built Up In Respect For Life

web-admin January 16, 2017

The Feast of Our Lord, The Giver of Life (All Life is Sacred Sunday)
Theme: “Built Up In Respect For Life”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

Let us value the gift of life that the Lord has given unto us.

Jeremiah 31:10-17

1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Psalm 10

Matthew 18:1-5

I AM BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING