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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?
The Kingdom of God is at Hand (Ezekiel 47:1, 7-12; Mark 1:14-45; Revelation 22:1-5)
Sermon Reading by Elder Dennis Dawal (Prepared by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo) Dear Congregation of Christ: The kingdom of God is a common, well-known doctrine of
Born Again to a Living Hope (Psalm 121 and 1 Peter 1:3-5)
“How can we still rejoice and be comforted in the face of trials?” “If you think you have hope that God will help you in
Jesus’ Preparation for Ministry (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1; Mark 1:1-13)
Sermon Reading by Elder Isagani Ong (Prepared by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo) Dear Congregation of Christ: Remember the Broadway musical “Godspell”? It premiered in 1971 and
Introduction: Living As Exiles in this World (Psalm 23 and 1 Peter 1:1-2)
For the next 3 months (except 1st Sunday), we’ll be looking at the book of 1 Peter. And may the Lord continue to sustain and
Heidelberg Catechism LD 27: Infant Baptism – God’s Promise to Us and Our Children (Genesis 17:9-14 and Acts 2:38-39)
Compared with Hymns and Creeds, Infant Baptism is more challenging to accept as we transfer to ZCRC Imus I had a very shallow understanding of
Living Between Two Ages (Psalm 69:22-28 and Acts 1:12-14)
SERMON OUTLINE Introduction Tell the story of finding one’s self by reading an old diary from our ancestors. We read and learn from the book
Heidelberg Catechism LD 26: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism (Genesis 17:9-14 and Colossians 2:11-12)
Sermon Reading by Bro. Reuel Dawal (Prepared by Rev. Lance Filio) I grew up in a church where I was baptized as an infant. I
The Believers’ Heavenly Ambition (Psalm 73:25-26 and Philippians 3:12-21)
Lahat po tayo familiar dun sa tanong na, “In the next 5-10 years, what do you want to be?” or “How do you see yourself
Heidelberg Catechism LD 25: The Ordinary Means of Grace (Genesis 17:9-14 and Romans 4:9-12)
Lord’s Day 23 and 24 establish the truth that our salvation is not by our works but through faith alone in Jesus Christ and his
The Birth of the New Testament Church (Acts 1:1-5 and Isaiah 43:8-13)
We have a new sermon series. Coming out from the Book of Psalms going to the Book of Acts is a good pairing since both
Heidelberg Catechism LD 24: The Place of Good Works in Our Salvation (Isaiah 64:6 and 2 Timothy 4:7-8)
We continue our study on the Heidelberg Catechism. Lord’s Days 23 and 24 actually go hand in hand. In Lord’s Day 23, we learned that
