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Dead in the Flesh, Alive in the Spirit (1 Peter 3:18-4:6)
Introduction Toni Gonzaga interview: “God is a God of second chances” Is there a second chance for unbelievers who are already dead? Our passage this
Ready to Make a Defense for the Faith (Psalm 34:11-19 and 1 Peter 3:8-17)
INTRODUCTION Listening to the conference, mostly the same truths but with different emphasis and perspectives. We see the same thing here in 1 Peter 3:8-17
The Word and Spirit (Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:14-41)
Introduction Having to document my preaching either manuscipt, video or audio, help me better understand the dynamics of a sermon. Listening how one preach help
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46: Praying to God, Our Father (Matthew 6:9-13)
INTRODUCTION Clarify last Sermon’s statement: “Prayer is natural to the Christian soul” Examples of prayer from a changed heart and mind within (e.g., when crossing
The LORD is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6 and John 10:11)
Create Introduction Your consistory agreed to set aside the 1 Peter series today and address some of our concerns these days Psalm 23 as one
Believers and the Married Life (Genesis 2:21-25 and 1 Peter 3:1-7)
INTRODUCTION In 2017, when we got engaged, many people were surprised. (Married at the age of 23 and Yeng at 25) “Di ba parang masyado
Be Subject to Your Masters (Isaiah 53:4-9 and 1 Peter 2:18-25)
INTRODUCTION In my 10 years of work, 9 of them were work from home online experience. But I remember when I had my OJT and
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45: Prayer, the Breath of the Christian Soul (Psalm 32:6 and Matthew 6:7-13)
INTRODUCTION Decision to tackle “prayer” in Lord’s Day 45, instead of resuming the series on Mark (same theme with 1 Peter) or resume where we
Honor the King, Honor Everyone (Proverbs 24:21-22 and 1 Peter 2:13-17)
INTRODUCTION One of the “busiest” and “noisiest” days on social media (if not during Christmas or New Year eve) is during the election. Especially 2022
Believers in the Midst of an Unbelieving World (Proverbs 4:20-27 and 1 Peter 2:11-12)
INTRODUCTION How should we believers live in the midst of this unbelieving world? How can we “win” others to Christ? After declaring the identity of
Three Pictures of Salvation (Isaiah 35:5-6; Mark 7:24-37; 8:22-26)
Sermon Reading by Elder Andy Domondon (Prepared by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo) Today we will be continuing our teaching series on the Gospel according to the
A Living Stone and God’s People (Part 2) (Exodus 19:1-6 and 1 Peter 2:9-10)
INTRODUCTION “What is a Christian?” “What is the identity of true believers?” And perhaps, a related deeper question, “How is it that you are a
The Keys of the Kingdom (Isaiah 22:15-25 and Matthew 16:13-20)
Preached during the Ordination Service of Rev. Reuel Dawal Keys are small and considered insignificant. When it served its purpose, we have no use for
Our Only Sure Comfort in Life and in Death (Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-7 and Matthew 11:28-30 Heidelberg Catechism Question 1)
Introduction We all experience tiredness, suffering, fears, and anxieties We all long for rest, comfort, peace, and security Sermon’s Focus — One of the most
The Gospel to the Nations (Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:5-13)
Introduction Open: I used to believe that Jose Rizal, our national hero, was my godfather. Ninong ko si Rizal. Establish: When I was young, my
A Living Stone and God’s People (Isaiah 8:11-15 and 1 Peter 2:4-10)
INTRODUCTION Brief recap of previous sermon (“milk” used as metaphor for spiritual nourishment from the Word of God) Structure and approach to the text (1
Tradition! Tradition! (Isaiah 29:13-14; Mark 7:1-23 )
Sermon Reading by Elder Isagani Ong (Prepared by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo) Dear Congregation of Christ: Here’s a quote that some of you may be familiar
A Desire for Spiritual Nourishment (Psalm 19:7-11 and 1 Peter 2:1-3)
INTRODUCTION Posible ba sa isang tunay na Kristiyano na hindi lumago sa pananampalataya at buhay? Paano ba lumalago (mature) ang isang taong niligtas, pinatawad, at
Born Again to Love One Another (Isaiah 40:1-8 and 1 Peter 1:22-25)
INTRODUCTION Paano binabago o tina-transform ng ebanghelyo ang ating pakiki-tungo sa isa’t-isa? How should we live with one another? Brief recap: (1 Peter 1:13-21) –
The Two Kingdoms (Isaiah 53:5-6; Mark 3:7-35)
Sermon Reading by Elder Dennis Dawal (Prepared by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo) INTRODUCTION Literature on history is always divisive. History is not just about conveying information
The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Exodus 19:1-6; 16-20; Acts 2:1-13)
Introduction Open: I stumbled upon the Pentecostal and Charismatic churches when I finally broke out from the mold of my own local/home church and decided
Heidelberg Catechism LD 28-30: The Lord’s Supper: Christ Given for Us (Exodus 12:5-13 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
INTRODUCTION: Is Christ truly present in the Lord’s Supper? Does the bread and wine become the real body and blood of Christ? Most importantly, how
Saved and Called to be Holy (Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:10-21)
INTRODUCTION Introduction: “If believers are saved and have eternal security—now what?” As we shall see, there is the outworking (development/outcome) of the salvation that believers
And the Pharisees were Saying to Him, ‘Why’? (Micah 7:18-19; Mark 2:1-3:6)
Sermon Reading by Elder Andy Domondon (Prepared by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo) Dear Congregation of Christ: This last week, Jon Steingard, the lead singer of a
Present Trials, Future Glory (Deuteronomy 8:1-2 and 1 Peter 1:6-9)
Is it “joy” to “suffer?” How should we view and face trials in this life? Can we still be joyful in the face of trials?
