11-20-2016 Fr. Fernando Ilustre Teaching

Forgiven by the King

web-admin November 20, 2016

November 20, 2016 – Feast of Christ the King (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
Sunday Worship Homily
“Forgiven by the King”

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:13-20; Psalm 46; Luke 23:33-43

God loves us and He has chosen to forgive us,
Jesus is the only King who is willing to die for the sins of His people.
When we begin to acknowledge the love of God, we become partakers of what He purchased for us through the cross.
The Feast of Christ the King is reminding us that because Christ has died on the cross, we also become part of His Kingdom.
Forgiveness continually reminds us of the favor we have received from Christ.
God only wants us to acknowledge our sins so He can give us that forgiveness.
Only to Him we submit, bow, and fall on our knees, acknowledge that He is the King of our lives.
As God had forgiven us, we also do acts of forgiveness so we can move forward.

11-16-2016 Dcn. Felipe Panganiban Jr. Sermon/Teaching

Living With A Purpose

web-admin November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (Dcn. Felipe Panganiban Jr.)

Topic: Living With A Purpose

“Am I living with the purpose of God here on earth or I am living just on my own?”

Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) – Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

Acts 13:22-23, 26 – David Served the purpose of His Life.

– Life will only make sense when you know you were made by God and for God alone.
Ephesians 1:11(AMP) – It is in Christ that we find out who we are.
– You can only discover your purpose/identity through your relationship with Jesus Christ
– long before you were conceived by your parents, you were already conceived in the plans of the Lord.
– God already determined the talents we will possess; we are all created unique.

Psalm 139:16 – Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.

“With God, Life makes sense. With God, my life has purpose and meaning. With God, my life has hope and significance because I have the meaning of God in me.”

Psalm 119 David’s Prayer: I am here on earth for just a little while.

Acts 10:31 – and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.

Cornelius gave generously to the needy => Come up as a memorial offering before God.

“Our attitudes should change in dealing with fellow servants of the Lord.”

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of a firmament. Those who lead others to God’s righteousness.”

“The power of God is in us. It is God’s power, not ours.”

“We are His instruments in bringing His power to others.”

Preparing for eternity: Create an internal legacy for one day we will all stand before God. “What did you do with the salvation God has given you? What did you do with your life?”

The Goal of Legitimate Witness

web-admin November 13, 2016

November 13, 2016 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of Legitimate Witness”

God wants the heart of the Pharisees to change but they keep on confronting, rebuking Jesus

Malachi 3:13-4:2 – God will judge the world and all the people.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Psalm 98
Luke 20:45-21:4

Legitimate – true witness of the Lord

– Our life should be a testimony of the Lord.
– Whatever we do, do it from the heart because God sees our hearts.
– God has given us everything yet there are times we only give a portion. Faith is believing that God supplies everything and by giving to God our all, we become a legitimate witness.

The Move of the Holy Spirit is for Everyone

web-admin November 10, 2016

November 9, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)

Topic: The Move of the Holy Spirit is for Everyone

Joel 2:28-29 – And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

“God can move and use any of us; God is no respecter of persons.”

Exodus 17:8-13 – Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

“We all have Significant roles to do in the movement of the Holy Spirit so that His power will continue to flow.”

The Goal of Being Sons of the Resurrection

web-admin November 6, 2016

November 6, 2016 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of Being Sons of the Resurrection”

Job 19:13-27

2 Thessalonians 2:15 – 3:5

Psalm 17:1-2; 6-15

Luke 20:27-38

“As sons of the resurrection, we are to seek the will of the Father.”

“We are to consider what we value most – this life or the next?”

“There is a greater life, an eternal life for us, so we are to prepare our lives here on earth to spend a lifetime with Him.”

John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

John 6:37-40 – All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”

Flowing with the Movements of the Holy Spirit

web-admin November 3, 2016

November 2, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: Flowing with the Movements of the Holy Spirit

Acts 3:19-21 – Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.

“Learn to walk in the seasons of refreshing brought to us by the Holy Spirit.”

John 16:13 – However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

4 Principles (Things we can do) to flow with the Holy Spirit

Hunger for more of God; Hunger for intimacy with the Lord. – Psalm 42:1; Psalm 63:1
Allow for His cleansing in our life. – Matthew 5:8; Revelations 7:14
Ask God for more of the Holy Spirit and His annointing in your life. – Luke 11:13
See yourself the way God sees you, and then declare it! – Proverbs 23:7a; Joshua 1:8

The Goal of Personal Salvation

web-admin October 30, 2016

October 30, 2016 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of Personal Salvation”

Isaiah 1:10-17 – We should worship God not just with outward action but with sincere hearts. God promises that when we obey Him with our whole heart, we will experience the best of the land.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-13 – We are to love God’s truth and righteousness. The work of deception will only work for people who hated the truth.

Psalm 119:137-144

“Hold fast the blessings which God’s grace made available to you.”

Luke 19:1-10

“The Goal of personal salvation is learning to walk in His ways while we are here on earth.”

(v.1-7) Immediately take hold of the opportunities made available by God’s grace.
(v.8-10) Hold fast to what you have received from His grace.

10-26-2016 Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz Sermon

Standing on an Unshakeable Ground

web-admin October 27, 2016

October 26, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: Standing on an Unshakeable Ground

Hebrews 12:25-28 – See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

“We must be careful and pay close attention to the Words being said to us; in a time of shaking and testing, you will know what your foundations are.”

Let us focus on things that are not changing:

God – Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 6:18; Hebrews 13:8
Word of God – Matthew 24:35; Psalm 89:34; Isaiah 40:8; Isaiah 55:11
What Christ has done for us – Isaiah 53:4-5; Galatians 3:13-14; Colossians 1:12-14
Who we are in Christ Jesus – 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 2:10
Our fellowship and access to our Father – 1 John 1:3; Fellowship = Partnership
The Authority that we have in the Name of Jesus – John 14:12-14
The Holy Spirit who lives within us – 1 John 4:4; 2 Corinthians 6:16
Our better covenant that is based on better promises – Hebrews 7:22; Hebrews 8:6

The Goal of a Humble Heart

web-admin October 23, 2016

October 23, 2016 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of a Humble Heart”

Jeremiah 14:17-22 – We are to humble ourselves at all times before the Lord especially at times of trials. We need to see that our hope is with Him alone and not in anything or anybody else.

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 – The Lord will cover those who look to Him as their source of strength.

Psalm 84:1-7

Luke 18:9-14

“It is by humility and not just by need that we receive the mercy of God.”

“You can advance spiritually as you submit to God. But as your faith is increased, be careful about others who are still struggling in their faith; let us not be critical about treating others especially when we are in different levels.”

“We are recipients of God’s grace so let us also show that grace to others.”

(v.9-12) We cannot boast of our accomplishments before God. Faith and Humility impresses God.
(v.13-14) Our merciful Lord welcomes all who come to Him with Humility.

Answering The Call of God to Pray

web-admin October 19, 2016

October 19, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr Erel Villanueva)

Topic: Answering The Call of God to Pray

“Let us answer the call of God to pray, not only for ourselves but for others and to become a praying church.”

“God has called us to pray and may we answer that calling.”

Ezekiel 22:23-30 – And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in her midst. Her priests have violated My law and profaned My holy things; they have not distinguished between the holy and unholy, nor have they made known the difference between the unclean and the clean; and they have hidden their eyes from My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Her princes in her midst are like wolves tearing the prey, to shed blood, to destroy people, and to get dishonest gain. Her prophets plastered them with untempered mortar, seeing false visions, and divining lies for them, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord God,’ when the Lord had not spoken. The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger. 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.

Luke 18:1 – Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart

1 Thessalonians 5:17 – pray without ceasing

Ephesians 6:18 – praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

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.

“Prayer is part of our Christian life. We need to pray to grow spiritually.”

“Our desire to pray should result to our consistency in prayer.”

“Prayer is Work!”

“Do not give way to the enemy in distracting you not to pray! He will do all means to stop you because the enemy trembles when you pray.”

Ephesians 5:14 – Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.

“Awake! Get over the things that hinder you to pray.”

Romans 15:30 – Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me

“To be consistent in prayer, we need both the Word of God and the Holy Spirit working in us.”

The Goal of Being Ever Prayerful

web-admin October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of Being Ever Prayerful”

Genesis 32:22-31 – When we face obstacles in our faith, we are to be steadfast and stand firm in the promises of God.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 – No matter what difficulty we are facing, we are to continue bearing fruit in the Word that the Lord has given us.

Psalm 121

Luke 18:1-8a

“We are to pray without ceasing. Always find the time to pray.”

“Fight for and protect our prayer life because prayer is essential part of our life.”

“God puts us in the highest position when we pray. It is a commandment of God.”

“If we are prayerful, we have an inner strength to combat anything that comes our way.”

“Prayer only comes when we know who God is.”

“Persistence mixed with faith is what God wants from us. If we believe God, we will not quit.”

“Prayer is a two-way communication. We build a relationship by talking to and listening to God.”

Being Unshaken, In a Shaking World

web-admin October 13, 2016

October 12, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: Being Unshaken, In a Shaking World

Psalm 112:1-8 – Praise the Lord!

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
Who delights greatly in His commandments.

His descendants will be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches will be in his house,
And his righteousness endures forever.
Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs with discretion.
Surely he will never be shaken;
The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is established;
He will not be afraid,
Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

Matthew 24:4,24 – And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

I AM BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING