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ZCRC Imus Sermon Podcast is available on YouTube, - [The Drama of Two Adams (Romans 5:12-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-drama-of-two-adams-romans-512-21) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church 5th Lord’s Day 2025 • Morning Service Sermon Title: “The Drama of Two Adams” Sermon Text/s: Genesis 2:14-17; 3:15 and Romans 5:12-21 Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Delivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Points: 1. Two Covenants: Law and Grace 2. Two Acts: Disobedience and Obedience 3. Two Judgments: Condemnation and - [“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁-𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶) - Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church4th Lord’s Day 2025 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “The Perfect Justice of God”Sermon Text/s: Exodus 34:1-9; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 4Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Points: 1. In maintaining His covenant Law; 2. In executing His righteous judgment. - [“𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱” (𝗘𝘅𝗼𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝟰:𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺-𝗼𝗳-𝗕𝗹𝗼) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church4th Lord’s Day 2025 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Bridegroom of Blood”Sermon Text/s: Exodus 4:24-26; Genesis 17:9-14 and Luke 2:21; Colossians 2:11-12Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Sermon Points: 1. Who Was the “Bridegroom”?2. Why Did Zipporah Despise the Blood?3. Why “Cutting Off” with Blood? - [“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆-𝗢𝗳-𝗦𝗶𝗻) - Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church3rd Lord’s Day 2025 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “The Mystery Of Sin” Sermon Text/s: Romans 5:12-20; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 3 Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Points:1. Sin and the Formation of Man 2. Sin and the Deformation of Man 3. Sin and the Reformation - [“𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲! 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁” (𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝟱𝟱:𝟭-𝟭𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼-𝗧𝗵) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church3rd Lord’s Day 2025 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Come! Enter Into The Blessings Of The Everlasting Covenant”Sermon Text/s: Isaiah 55:1-13 and John 7:37-39Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Sermon Points:1. Free Food!2. Abundant Pardon!3. Everlasting Joy and Peace! - [“𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗢𝘂𝗿-𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲-𝗠) - Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church2nd Lord’s Day 2025 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Knowing Our True Misery”Sermon Text/s: Romans 3:19-31; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 2Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Points:1. The Law as revealed by God the Father.2. The Law as summarized by God the Son; 3. The Law as - ["𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟱:𝟭-𝟭𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗼𝗳-𝗝𝘂𝘀) - Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church2nd Lord’s Day 2025 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “The Benefits of Justification”Sermon Text/s: Psalm 69:6-7 and Romans 5:1-11Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Points:1. Peace with God (Enemies Reconciled)2. Hope of Glory (Rejoicing in Sufferings) - [“𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗔-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱) - Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church1st Lord’s Day 2025 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “A Life of Gratitude”Sermon Text/s: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 1Sermon by Rev. Ted GrayDelivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Points:1. The God of Compassion and All Comfort; Finding the Only Source of Comfort - [“𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿” (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟯:𝟮𝟭-𝟯𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗚𝗼𝗱-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗝𝘂) - Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church1st Lord’s Day 2025 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “God the Just and Justifier”Sermon Text/s: Psalm 85:1-3 and Romans 3:21-31Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Andy M Domondon Sermon Points:1. God is Just and Righteous2. All are Sinners Under God’s Righteous Justice3. God is the Justifier of Sinners - [“𝗪𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿”  (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗗 𝟱𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵-𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church52nd Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “We Finish Our Prayer Unsure of Ourselves But Absolutely Sure of Our Father” Sermon by Rev. Eric KampenDelivered by: Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: James 1:1-18; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 52 Sermon Points: Unsure of ourselves we ask: Lead us not into temptation. - [“𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” (𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟰:𝟴-𝟭𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗢𝘂𝗿-𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church52nd Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Christ Our Cornerstone: Sure Salvation”Sermon by Elder Isagani Ong Sermon Text/s: Isaiah 28:16 and Acts 4:8-12 Sermon Points: The Futility of Self-Salvation Christ as God’s Sure Foundation The Response of Faith - [“𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲” (𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝟭:𝟯𝟰-𝟯𝟳)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗻-𝗶𝘀-𝗛𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church51st Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Born is He, the Holy One”Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Sermon Text/s: Isaiah 7:10-17 and Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:34-37 Sermon Points: Conceived by the Holy Spirit Born of the Virgin Mary - [“𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿” (𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟳)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗜𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church50th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceFestival of Lessons and CarolsSermon Title: “Strong In Thy Strength, Safe In Thy Keeping Tender”Sermon by Rev. Kirby Figueras Sermon Text/s: Hebrews 12:12-17 Sermon Points:1. Holding fast to our faithful hope (vv. 12-14)2. Watching diligently against deadly worldliness (vv. 15-17) - ["𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟵)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗳𝗼𝗿-𝗚𝗼𝗱𝘀-𝗞-2) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church49th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “The Third Petition: The Reformation of Our Will” Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by: Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: John 6:32-40; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 49 Sermon Points: What God Wants to be Done How God Wants It to be Done - [“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲: 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺”](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church48th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “The Divine Decree: Born in Bethlehem and in Jerusalem” Sermon by Elder Isagani Ong Sermon Text/s: Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:1-47 Sermon Points:1. The Promise of Both Births2. The Manifestation of Both Births3. The Purpose of Both Births - [“𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹, 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗔) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church49th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Christ’s Coming: A Call To Repentance, Renewal, And Restoration”Sermon by Elder Isagani Ong Sermon Text/s: Haggai 2:9, Deuteronomy 18:15 and Acts 3:17-26 Sermon Points:1. Repentance and Forgiveness (Acts 3:17-19)2. Renewal through the Holy Spirit (Acts 3:19-21)3. Anticipation of Restoration (Acts 3:21-26) - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗗𝗿) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church47th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “The Risen Christ Draws Near His People” Sermon by Elder Isagani Ong Sermon Text/s: Genesis 28:15-16 and Luke 24:13-35 Sermon Points:1. To Walk with His People (verses 13-16)2. To Rebuke the Foolishness of His People (17-27)3. To Open the Eyes of His People Through - [“𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗳𝗼𝗿-𝗚𝗼𝗱𝘀-𝗞) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church48th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Praying for God’s Kingdom to Come”Sermon by Dr. Joel BeekeDelivered by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Matthew 22:1-14;Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 48 Sermon Points:1. Praying for the Rule of Word and Spirit in our Hearts 2. Praying for the Church and the Destruction of - [“𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟳)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗠𝗮𝘆-𝗪𝗲-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗧𝗼-𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church47th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “May We Live To Hollow God’s Name” Sermon by Rev. Stephen T’HartDelivered by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: Psalm 145 :1-7 and Romans 11: 22-36;Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 47 Sermon Points:1. May His Name be hallowed in us2. May His Name be hallowed through - [“𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟲)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗛𝗼𝘄-𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗗𝗼-𝗬𝗼𝘂-𝗞𝗻𝗼) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church46th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “How Well Do You Know Your Father?”Sermon by Pastor Keith DavisDelivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Luke 15:11-32; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 46 Sermon Points:1. His Two Lost Sons2. His Determination to Save - [𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: “𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹”](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗚𝗼𝗱-𝗜𝘀-𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church46th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “God Is Faithful, But All Are Unfaithful”Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Psalm 14:1-3 and Romans 3:1-20 Sermon Points:1. God is Faithful to His Word2. All are Unfaithful to God’s Word3. Jesus is - [“𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟱)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church45th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Prayer”Sermon by Dr. Joel BeekeDelivered by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Matthew 6:1-21; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 45 Sermon Points:1. Its Necessity: Why We Need Prayer2. Its Manner: How We Are to Pray3. Its Content: What We Are to Ask - [𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: “𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄”](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQw1lXIlwuo See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church45th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Justification for Doers, Not Hearers, of the Law”Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Jeremiah 31:33-34 and Romans 2:12-29 Sermon Points:1. Unbelievers Have the Law Written on Their Hearts2. Believers Obey the Law Written on - [𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church44th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Tenth Commandment: A Holy Unity”Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Exodus 20:17 and Matthew 15:1-20; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 44 Sermon Points: No unholy conspiracy A holy motivation - [𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 (𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗵 𝟲:𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝟮:𝟭-𝟮𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗟) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church 44th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “True Religion and Living Faith”Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Sermon Text/s: Micah 6:8 and James 2:1-24 Sermon Points: 1. True Religion Before a Watching World2. True Religion Tested by the Law of Love - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆-𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church43rd Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “The Many Uses of the Tongue”Sermon by Rev. Willem (Bill) SlompDelivered by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: Ephesians 4: 17-32; James 3: 1-12; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 43 Sermon Points: God’s gift Satan’s slave The Spirit’s tool - [𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 :: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 (𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝟭:𝟭-𝟭𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻-2) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church43rd Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Pilgrim Life: Living Between Two Ages Part 2”Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Sermon Text/s: Psalm 19:7-14 and James 1:1-18 Sermon Points:1. Wisdom for Embracing Trials as Testing2. Wisdom when Enduring Temptations - [𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗱 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church42nd Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Eighth Commandment – Rich in God”Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Exodus 20:15 and Luke 12:13-34; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 42 Sermon Points: By receiving, not taking By sharing, not keeping - [“𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁” (𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟭𝟮:𝟰-𝟭𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗜-𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀-𝗧𝗵) - Zion Covenant Reformed Church42nd Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “I Seek the Bliss Thy Wounds Impart”Sermon by Rev. Kirby Figueras Sermon Text/s: Hebrews 12:4-11 Sermon Points: From our good Father (vv. 4-8) –Discipline that vindicates our status and vivifies our spirit… For our further good (vv. 9-11) –Discipline that yearns for holiness and - [𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church41st Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Christ Intensifies the Seventh Commandment”Sermon by Dr. Reuben BredenhofDelivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Psalm 1:1,2,3 and Matthew 5:27-32; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 41 Sermon Points: The serious threats to this gift The drastic defense of this gift The - [𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟬)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻-𝗪𝗲-𝗗𝗼-𝗡𝗼𝘁-𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲-𝗛) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church40th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “When We Do Not Love”Sermon by Rev. Mark ChenDelivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Genesis 4:1-16; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 40 Sermon Points: The Murderous sins against Life The Roots of murderous sin The Godly way to keep loving - [𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: "𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀"](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵-𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗔𝗰𝗰) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church41st Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “Each One According to His Works”Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Psalm 62:11-12 and Romans 2:1-11 Sermon Points: To Everyone Who Does Evil To Everyone Who Does Good - [𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: "𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗨𝗽"](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗚𝗼𝗱-𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗲-𝗧𝗵𝗲) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church40th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “God Gave Them Up”Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Leviticus 20:13 and Romans 1:21-32 Sermon Points: God Gave Them Up to the Lusts of Their Hearts God Gave Them Up to a Debased - [𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟵)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗣𝗮) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church 39th Lord’s Day 2024 • Vesper ServiceSermon Title: “Recognizing the Parental Office” Sermon by Rev. Clarence StamDelivered by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Matthew 10:34-39; Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 39 Sermon Points: 1. The purpose of this parental office 2. The submission - [𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: "𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵"](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆-𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲) - See the Sermon Manuscript Zion Covenant Reformed Church 39th Lord’s Day 2024 • Morning ServiceSermon Title: “They Suppress the Truth” Sermon by Rev. Nollie MalabuyoDelivered by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Psalm 19:1-4a and Romans 1:18-23 Sermon Points:1. What Truth Is suppressed? 2. Why is the Truth suppressed? 3. What is the Outcome - [𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗬𝗼) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: "𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹"](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗜-𝗔𝗺-𝗡𝗼𝘁-𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗮) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗲𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀-𝗚) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟱)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗵 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟳)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿-𝗼) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮: "𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆"](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗡𝗲𝘄-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗣𝗮-2) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 :: 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱 (𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭:𝟵-𝟭𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗔-𝗟𝗶) - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: "𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱"](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗡𝗲𝘄-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗣𝗮) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 :: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝟭:𝟭-𝟭𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻) - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮: 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗗-2) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀-𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗗) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗠-2) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗡𝗲𝘄) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗠) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗔) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱'𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿: 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗗𝟮𝟵)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀-𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗡𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗴) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 (𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟭𝟯:𝟱𝟭-𝟱𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼) - See the Sermon Manuscript Introduction(Story: Narrate the story of Os Guinness about Martin Luther receiving a copy of the Bible and reading the four books of the Gospels in their original Greek language.) “Thomas Linacre (1460–1524) was a scholar, court physician to King Henry VIII, and personal friend of both Erasmus and Sir Thomas More. He - [𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗗 𝟮𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀-𝗢) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝘀, 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗲? (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/since-christ-died-for-us-why-do-we-still-have-to-die) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻: 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 (𝗗𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝟭𝟮:𝟮𝟵-𝟯𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟭𝟱:𝟭𝟴-𝟭𝟵, 𝟭𝟳:𝟲-𝟮𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-eleven-gods-chosen-people-in-the-world) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 (𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟭𝟭:𝟭-𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-victory-that-overcometh-the-world) - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-unique-suffering-of-our-mediator-jesus-christ) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-true-gospel-of-the-incarnation-of-the-son-of-god-2) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝟱𝟲:𝟲-𝟴; 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝟯𝟭:𝟯𝟭-𝟯𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟰:𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟲)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-body-gathered-as-one-covenant-nation) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 (𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝟱:𝟭-𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟭𝟱:𝟱-𝟭𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-nine-fruitless-and-fruitful-vineyards) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jesus-is-lord-2) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christ-and-christians-share-an-extraordinary-triple-calling) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 (𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝟯𝟰:𝟭-𝟱𝗮, 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟲; 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟭𝟬:𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟲; 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟱:𝟯𝟭-𝟯𝟰, 𝟰𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-eight-evil-shepherds-and-the-good-shepherd) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 “𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀” (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-name-jesus) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻: 𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗭𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝟰𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟴-𝟮𝟵)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-seven-a-beautiful-temple-on-mount-zion) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟲-𝟰𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝟳𝟴:𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/church-visible-the-parable-of-the-wheat-and-the-tares) - Sermon Manuscript Introduction (Opening story: Design points to a Designer) So we just finished the Parable of the Sower from our last preaching, and now we proceed to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares. Both of these parables share some similarities: they both discuss the kingdom of God, and Jesus preached them publicly to crowds while - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-providence-of-god) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟵)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-father-and-the-children) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘅: 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 (𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝟮𝟭:𝟰𝟯, 𝟰𝟱; 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟭:𝟮𝟱; 𝟮 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝟯𝟲:𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟬; 𝗣𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝟳𝟴:𝟱𝟲-𝟳𝟮; 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝟲:𝟰, 𝟳-𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-six-gods-holy-nation-in-the-promised-land) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-triune-god) - See Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗣𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝟲 (𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁𝘀) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟬:𝟭-𝟭𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-five-wilderness-pilgrims-under-testing) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟳)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-holy-spirit-grafts-us-into-christ-by-a-true-faith) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 (𝗘𝘅𝗼𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝟮:𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟱; 𝟭𝟱:𝟭𝟯, 𝟭𝟳; 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝟭:𝟲𝟴-𝟳𝟵; 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟲:𝟭𝟲-𝟭𝟴)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-four-the-redeemed-from-slavery) - Sermon Manuscript - [𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 (𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝟲:𝟵-𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟭𝟯:𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/church-kingdom-the-parable-of-the-sower) - Sermon Manuscript Introduction (Story: Expectation vs Reality) We begin our new year with a new sermon series. And as I personally meditate on the nature of the church, I was drawn to the insights from the theological works of Zacharias Ursinus’, his commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism, and Louis Berkhof’s Systematic Theology. However, the most important - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟲)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-only-mediator) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 (𝟭 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟮:𝟭-𝟲)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/see-where-the-great-redeemer-stands) - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟱)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-one-way-of-salvation) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟮:𝟭-𝟱𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟭𝟭:𝟴-𝟭𝟭, 𝟭𝟯-𝟭𝟱)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-three-foreigners-desiring-a-better-country) - Sermon Manuscript - [𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱! (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/face-up-to-your-sin-and-then-look-up-to-god) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗼: 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝟲:𝟱-𝟴, 𝟭𝟯, 𝟭𝟳-𝟭𝟵, 𝟳:𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟰:𝟯𝟲-𝟯𝟵; 𝟭 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟯:𝟮𝟬𝗯-𝟮𝟭; 𝟮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮:𝟱)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-two-shipbuilders-and-lifesavers) - Sermon Manuscript - [𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/reflecting-on-how-we-have-become-as-bad-as-we-are-we-stand-amazed-at-gods-grace) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲: 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 (𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝟮:𝟴-𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟱-𝟭𝟳; 𝟯:𝟴, 𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟰; 𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝟮𝟴:𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟱; 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟭:𝟭-𝟯; 𝟮𝟮:𝟭-𝟯)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-part-one-gardeners-and-guardians) - Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-law-of-god-reveals-the-sinfulness-of-our-hearts) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝟭𝟲:𝟭-𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟳:𝟭-𝟵)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jesus-knew-the-right-moment) - Sermon Manuscript - [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 (𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-concerning-the-only-comfort-of-the-church) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [THE SIXTH PETITION: THE PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 52)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-sixth-petition-the-perseverance-of-the-saints) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Break the Arm of the Wicked (Psalm 10:1-18 and Matthew 2:16-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/break-the-arm-of-the-wicked-2) - Sermon Manuscript - [The joy of forgiveness is for those who follow God’s pathway to pardon (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 51)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-joy-of-forgiveness-is-for-those-who-follow-gods-pathway-to-pardon) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Break Forth into Joyous Song! (Psalm 98:1-9 and Luke 2:8-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/break-forth-into-joyous-song) - Sermon Manuscript - [Restore Us Again, O God of Our Salvation (Psalm 85:1-13; Matthew 1:18-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/restore-us-again-o-god-of-our-salvation-2) - Sermon Manuscript - [Our Daily Bread (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 50)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/our-daily-bread) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Blessed is he whose hope is in the lord: Why Should I Make a Man My(Psalm 146:1-10 and Luke 1:46-55)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/blessed-is-he-whose-hope-is-in-the-lord-2) - [The Words of Eternal Life (Psalm 42:1–6a; John 6:52–71)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-words-of-eternal-life) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Third Petition: Thy Will be Done (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 49)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/thy-will-be-done) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Remember Your Congregation (Psalm 74:1-23; Luke 1:67-80)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/remember-your-congregation) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Our Lord teaches us to pray for God to bring His Kingdom (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 48)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/our-lord-teaches-us-to-pray-for-god-to-bring-his-kingdom) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [“WITHOUT LOVE I AM NOTHING”: THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE (1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/without-love-i-am-nothing-the-importance-of-love) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [Hallowed be Your Name (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 47)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/hallowed-be-your-name) - See the Sermon Manuscript - [The Lord’s Supper and the Glory and Seriousness of the Gospel (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 30)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lords-supper-and-the-glory-and-seriousness-of-the-gospel) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Ronald Fernando See the Sermon Manuscript - [The Resurrection of the Body: Praising God Eternally (Job 19:25-27 and 1 Corinthians 15:35-58; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 22)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-resurrection-of-the-body-praising-god-eternally) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Isagani Ong See the Sermon Manuscript - [Christ’s Ascension Into Heaven and Its Benefits (John 14:1-3; John 16:5-7; Acts 1:1-11 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christs-ascension-into-heaven-and-its-benefits-john-141-3-john-165-7-acts-11-11-heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-18) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Ronald Fernando See the Sermon Manuscript - [The Father and the Son give us all things through the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 37:14 and Romans 8 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 20)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-father-and-the-son-give-us-all-things-through-the-holy-spirit) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Isagani Ong See the Sermon Manuscript - [The Death of Christ is Life-Transforming (Exodus 12:43-46 and John 19:30-42 Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 16)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/strongthe-death-of-christ-is-life-transforming) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Charley Oracion See the Sermon Manuscript - [Christ Suffered in My Place (Psalm 88:1-18 and Matthew 8:1-4; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christ-suffered-in-my-place) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Andy Domondon See the Sermon Manuscript - [The True Gospel of The Incarnation of The Son of God (Isaiah 7:14 and Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-23; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-true-gospel-of-the-incarnation-of-the-son-of-god) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Isagani Ong See the Sermon Manuscript - [JESUS IS LORD (Psalm 2:1-12 and Philippians 2:5-11; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jesus-is-lord) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Ronald Fernando See the Sermon Manuscript - [Christ and Christians (1 Samuel 16:1-13 and 1 Peter 2:4-12; Heidelberg Catechism LD 12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christ-and-christians) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Charley Oracion See the Sermon Manuscript - [The Son of God, called Jesus our Savior Isaiah 43:11 and Matthew 1:21; John 8:2-11, 23-24; Heidelberg Catechism LD 11](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-son-of-god-called-jesus-our-savior) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Andy Domondon See the Sermon Manuscript - [God Governs All For The Sake Of His People (1 Kings 22:1-38 and Acts 2:22-24; Acts 4:27-28; Heidelberg Catechism LD 10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/god-governs-all-for-the-sake-of-his-people) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Isagani Ong See the Sermon Manuscript - [I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth (Genesis 1:11-25; Psalm 104:27-30 and John 1:1-3; Heidelberg Catechism LD 9)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/i-believe-in-god-the-father-almighty-maker-of-heaven-and-earth) - Sermon Deliver by Elder Ronald Fernando See the Sermon Manuscript - [The Midnight Proposal at the Threshing Floor (RUTH2:23-3:18;Proverbs31:10-12,25,30-31)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-midnight-proposal-at-the-threshing-floor) - Beloved congregation of Christ: In the old days, a man proposes marriage to the woman he loves by just a simple kneel before her plus a beautiful ring on her finger. Today, men think of all kinds of creative ways to propose. Some make their proposal scuba diving, skydiving, on message boards during basketball games, - [“Strike Two!” And You’re Out of the Promised Land (Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:2-13 (text); 1 Corinthians 10:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/strike-two-and-youre-out-of-the-promised-land) - Strike three, and you’re out!” yells a baseball or softball umpire as a batter swings at a ball and misses for the third time. This is Our text narrates an incident in the life of the people of Israel during their wilderness pilgrimage to the Promised Land that had serious consequences for their leader Moses. - [O, Deliver Us from Evil (Matthew 6:9-13; Heidelberg Catechism LD 52)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/o-deliver-us-from-evil) - Main Scripture Text NEW TESTAMENT: Matthew 6:9-13 [Matthew 6:9-13] Blessed be the reading of God’s Word And beloved, the Word of God that we will discuss this afternoon is summarized to us in Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 52, Question 127. Let us read it in page 63 CATECHISM: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 52, Q. 127 - [Born is He, the King (Micah 5:1-5a and Matthew 2:1-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/born-is-he-the-king) - Introduction Good morning! We now go to the last of our sermon series this December, wherein we reflect on the events of Christ’s birth. We’ve discussed some of the themes in the birth narratives in the past Lord’s Days. But it doesn’t mean we’ve already covered everything about Christ. There’s so much more to learn - [Born is He, the Holy One (Isaiah 7:10-17, Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:34-37)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/born-is-he-the-holy-one) - Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio (Delivered by Rev. Reuel Dawal) Introduction Let us all stand for the reading of God's Word: Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will - [Born is He, the Promised One (Isaiah 7:10-14 and Matthew 1:18-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/born-is-he-the-promised-one) - Introduction Good morning! As you would notice, may bago po tayong sermon series. Although the Bible does not command us to celebrate Christmas, we stand in the long tradition of Christians in reflecting on the birth of Christ during December. We usually call it the “Advent season,” which covers the four Sundays anticipating the birth - [The Reality of Things Unseen (2 Kings 4:42-44 and Acts 2:42-47)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-reality-of-things-unseen) - Introduction Let us read God's inspired and inerrant Word: A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, “Give to the men, that they may eat.” But his servant said, “How can I set this - [The Holy Catholic Church and The Obligations of Church Member](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/the-holy-catholic-church-and-the-obligations-of-church-member) - Historical Background Magandang umaga po sa ating lahat. Good morning. Salamat sa Panginoon for bringing us here. Like what Elder Dennis just prayed for us moments ago, despite the calamity that we just faced, we are here gathered in this place to devote ourselves to the study of the Word and to the study of - [Thy Kingdom Come (Psalm 103:19 and Matthew 6:9-13; Heidelberg Catechism LD 48)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/thy-kingdom-come) - Introduction Good afternoon po. We shall continue our study on the Lord’s Prayer with the help of Heidelberg Catechism. Last week, we started looking at the specific petitions that Christ models for us to pray for. Ito yung mga bagay na dapat hinihingi natin sa Diyos. And we were not able to discuss the whole - [Love and Serve One Another (Leviticus 19:17-18 and 1 Peter 4:7-11)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/love-and-serve-one-another) - INTRODUCTION If you have only 3 weeks left before you die or Christ returns, what will you do? Build your dream houseGo to your dream vacationReconcile with your familyOr perhaps, serve the church with all that you have? This morning, we’ll continue our series on 1 Peter. (And this will be our last for now, - [Hallowed by Your Name (Matthew 6:7-13; Heidelberg Catechism LD 47)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/hallowed-by-your-name) - INTRODUCTION Continuation of series on Heidelberg CatechismOn the previous Lord’s Day (LD 46), we studied the first line of the Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father, who is in Heaven.” And it emphasized our approach and attitude when praying to God.Now, we go to the petitions/requests that Christ models that we should be praying for. The Text - [Dead in the Flesh, Alive in the Spirit (1 Peter 3:18-4:6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/dead-in-the-flesh-alive-in-the-spirit) - 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 morning is often used to speculate or even believe that God provides a second chance for unbelievers to get out of hell and be saved.[Before getting into this difficult portion of the - [Ready to Make a Defense for the Faith (Psalm 34:11-19 and 1 Peter 3:8-17)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ready-to-make-a-defense-for-the-faith) - INTRODUCTION Listening to the conference, mostly the same truths but with different emphasis and perspectives. We see the same thing here in 1 Peter 3:8-17Coming from 2:9, after reminding them of their identity of God’s people, Peter reminds them of how they should live honorably. POINT 1: The Believers’ Need for Reminders Observe 5 major - [The Word and Spirit (Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:14-41)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-word-and-spirit) - 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 track changes both in content and in form. At the same time, it also provide insight on how the same content is delivered and received differently by a congregation.I remember preaching - [Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46: Praying to God, Our Father (Matthew 6:9-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-46-praying-to-god-our-father) - 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 a highway, when facing a job interview, when in the face of temptation, when receiving a provision, when thanking God for every new day, when overcoming temptation)But not because it is - [The LORD is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6 and John 10:11)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lord-is-my-shepherd) - Create Introduction Your consistory agreed to set aside the 1 Peter series today and address some of our concerns these daysPsalm 23 as one of the most beautiful and favorite psalmsAs a child, memorizing and reciting it when in the dark (“habang nasa pump,” tempted with thoughts of horror)Me and Yeng, reciting it before she - [Believers and the Married Life (Genesis 2:21-25 and 1 Peter 3:1-7)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/believers-and-the-married-life) - 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 kayong nagmamadali?And after a marriage counseling session wherein the pastor expounds on the difficult realities of marriage, he asked, “So, ano, tuloy pa kayo?... Sigurado kayo? Wala nang atrasan ‘to… - [Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45: Prayer, the Breath of the Christian Soul (Psalm 32:6 and Matthew 6:7-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-lords-day-45-prayer-the-breath-of-the-christian-soul) - 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 left in HC (mabibitin naman at the end of the year)On childhood days, children are taught to memorize prayers in schoolHelp me God to love you more than I have - [Be Subject to Your Masters (Isaiah 53:4-9 and 1 Peter 2:18-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/be-subject-to-your-masters) - 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 brief local employment in Mandaluyong, I was blessed with a generous boss. My OJT allowance was the same as the basic pay of the employees (without benefits). There’s even a - [Honor the King, Honor Everyone (Proverbs 24:21-22 and 1 Peter 2:13-17)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/honor-the-king-honor-everyone) - 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 Election:“Naku, pag-nanalo yang ‘lugaw’ na yan, kawawa na ang Pilipinas”“Pag yung ‘magnanakaw’ na yan ang uupo, talagang aalis na ako sa Pilipinas”“Bobo naman yan sa politika. Baka suntukan na lang - [Believers in the Midst of an Unbelieving World (Proverbs 4:20-27 and 1 Peter 2:11-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/believers-in-the-midst-of-an-unbelieving-world) - 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 believers, Peter starts exhorting how they should live as God’s people especially in relation to others. SERMON POINT 1: Our Real Battle TEXT: Verse 11: “Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and - [Three Pictures of Salvation (Isaiah 35:5-6; Mark 7:24-37; 8:22-26)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/three-pictures-of-salvation) - 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 book of Mark. It is a Sermon prepared by our dear Pastor Noli Malabuyo. From the previous sermon on Mark series that Elder Gani had preached, we learned why Jesus - [A Living Stone and God's People (Part 2) (Exodus 19:1-6 and 1 Peter 2:9-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/a-living-stone-and-gods-people-part-2) - 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 Christian?”Continuation of our previous sermon “The Living Stone and God’s People”Last sermon, “Christ the Living Stone,” precious in God’s sightWhatever people think of Christ, he is the only Savior. It’s - [The Keys of the Kingdom (Isaiah 22:15-25 and Matthew 16:13-20)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-keys-of-the-kingdom) - 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 it. Still, we carry them around because it allows us to get into important places. Without it, we get locked out. Similarly, the church uses the metaphor of keys as - [Our Only Sure Comfort in Life and in Death (Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-7 and Matthew 11:28-30 Heidelberg Catechism Question 1)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/our-only-sure-comfort-in-life-and-in-death) - Introduction We all experience tiredness, suffering, fears, and anxietiesWe all long for rest, comfort, peace, and security Sermon’s Focus — One of the most popular statements of Christ in Scriptures: Matthew 11:28. Sermon Point 1: The Rest in Christ SCRIPTURE TEXT“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you - [The Gospel to the Nations (Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:5-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-gospel-to-the-nations) - 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 family will pass by Luneta and my dad will point to Rizal Shrine and say: "Look, there is your godfather"Negative: My sibling would always tease me about it further making fun - [A Living Stone and God's People (Isaiah 8:11-15 and 1 Peter 2:4-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/a-living-stone-and-gods-people) - 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 Peter 2:4-10)There is one whole point in the passage (vv. 4-10)Key unifying point: The identity of believers in relation to Christ, the living stone. The state of believers as members of - [Tradition! Tradition! (Isaiah 29:13-14; Mark 7:1-23 )](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/tradition-tradition) - 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 with: “Because of our traditions, we’ve kept our balance for many, many years... We have traditions for everything: how to sleep, how to eat, how to work, how to wear - [A Desire for Spiritual Nourishment (Psalm 19:7-11 and 1 Peter 2:1-3)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/a-desire-for-spiritual-nourishment) - 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 binago ng Diyos? Brief recap: (1 Peter 1:13-25) - Past two sermons, the outworkings of the believers’ salvation and eternal securityHoliness before GodLove for one anotherToday: Chapter 2 — Continuation - [The Two Kingdoms (Isaiah 53:5-6; Mark 3:7-35)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-two-kingdoms) - 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 about people and events. It’s also about interpreting information to finding meaning on why those things happened. So, when the historian is aligned with those who came to power during - [Born Again to Love One Another (Isaiah 40:1-8 and 1 Peter 1:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/born-again-to-love-one-another) - 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) - After exhorting about their salvation and eternal securityHoliness in minds, heart, and all conductOut of reverence to God and gratitude to Christ’s sacrificeToday: vv. 22-25 — Continuation of Peter’s exhortation - [The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Exodus 19:1-6; 16-20; Acts 2:1-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-coming-of-the-holy-spirit) - 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 to study about Christianity on my own.Impression: They are normal people. I will not consider them as cultic or even heretic.Research: Historically speaking like my previous church they are considered - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 28-30: The Lord’s Supper: Christ Given for Us (Exodus 12:5-13 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-28-30-the-lords-supper-christ-given-for-us) - 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 should we approach and partake of the Lord’s Table? There are many important things we could discuss about the Lord’s Table, but given the time, we’ll only focus this afternoon on some. - [Saved and Called to be Holy (Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:10-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/saved-and-called-to-be-holy) - 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 received as a gift from God (cf. vv. 13-21). But before we go to our main text (vv. 13-21), let see vv. 10-12. SUBPOINT 1: Complete salvation more fully revealed - [Present Trials, Future Glory (Deuteronomy 8:1-2 and 1 Peter 1:6-9)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/present-trials-future-glory) - 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? RECAP: The whole thing said about the living hope and security of the salvation of believers as reason for rejoicing in trials. “Dahil dito, dapat kayong magalak sa kabila ng - [And the Pharisees were Saying to Him, 'Why'? (Micah 7:18-19; Mark 2:1-3:6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/and-the-pharisees-were-saying-to-him-why) - 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 popular contemporary “Christian” band declared that he no longer believes in God. One of the reasons he cited why he now rejects his Christian faith is this: Why does God - [The Kingdom of God is at Hand (Ezekiel 47:1, 7-12; Mark 1:14-45; Revelation 22:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-kingdom-of-god-is-at-hand) - 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 many churches. But it is used not only by true churches, but by many cults. In the Philippines, there is a cult with millions of followers called Kingdom of Jesus - [Born Again to a Living Hope (Psalm 121 and 1 Peter 1:3-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/born-again-to-a-living-hope) - “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 that trial, how would you know?” Literary context of 1 Peter (In addition to last week’s context of 1 Peter) 1 Peter not the same as Romans (more theologically jam-packed). - [Jesus’ Preparation for Ministry (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1; Mark 1:1-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jesus-preparation-for-ministry-2) - 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 a movie by the same title came out in 1973 and was last shown in 2012. What was “Godspell” all about? It was supposedly based on the Gospel of Matthew, - [Introduction: Living As Exiles in this World (Psalm 23 and 1 Peter 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/introduction-living-as-exiles-in-this-world) - 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 guide us as we study his Word. Let us read once again, Peter’s introduction (1 Peter 1:1-2). CONTEXT Now, in any study of God’s Word (sermon, personal study), it is - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 27: Infant Baptism - God's Promise to Us and Our Children (Genesis 17:9-14 and Acts 2:38-39)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-27-infant-baptism-gods-promise-to-us-and-our-children) - 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 it back then. But I simply thought, “There’s a biblical basis for it, just like dedication.” And I only got a clearer grasp of it as I learned more about - [Living Between Two Ages (Psalm 69:22-28 and Acts 1:12-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/living-between-two-ages) - 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 of Acts to know how the church began and to know what it means be Christ's church.We will examine our text to inform us of what happened. Then, I will explain - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 26: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism (Genesis 17:9-14 and Colossians 2:11-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-26-the-sacrament-of-holy-baptism) - 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 remember looking at my old personal album and seeing a picture of me as a young baby being carried by my Mom in front of the altar where I was - [The Believers' Heavenly Ambition (Psalm 73:25-26 and Philippians 3:12-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-believers-heavenly-ambition) - 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 in the next 20-30 years?” And it talks about our ambition—our great desire in life. And the question for us is, “What should be our ultimate desire and goal in - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 25: The Ordinary Means of Grace (Genesis 17:9-14 and Romans 4:9-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-25-the-ordinary-means-of-grace) - 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 perfect righteousness Now Lord’s Day 25 raises the question, “Where then does that faith come from?” Paano ba tayo nagkakaroon nung ganung pananampalataya tungo sa kaligtasan? As a Reformed church, - [The Birth of the New Testament Church (Acts 1:1-5 and Isaiah 43:8-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-birth-of-the-new-testament-church) - 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 of them are best understood eschatologically. This also moves us from the theme of worship to mission and nurture. As our church experience numerical growth it is important that we - [His Steadfast Love Endures Forever (Psalm 100 and Mark 16:15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/his-steadfast-love-endures-forever-psalm-100) - Psalm 100 is summary of the previous kingship psalms. In history, it is considered as the "banner hymn of the Reformed tradition" for it contains important points about God's covenant, providence, and holiness. Like the previous psalms, this psalm is a brief psalm about God and the thanks giving of his people. It contains a - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 24: The Place of Good Works in Our Salvation (Isaiah 64:6 and 2 Timothy 4:7-8)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-24-the-place-of-good-works-in-our-salvation) - 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 God justifies us and declares us righteous through faith. It is not by our works or obedience to the law, but through faith. And it is not on account of - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 23: Justification by Faith Alone (Genesis 15:1-6 and Romans 3:21-28)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-23-justification-by-faith-alone) - We continue our study from the Heidelberg Catechism, and Lord’s Day 23 begins with the question: “But how does it help you now that you believe all this?” And the words “all this” point back to what is discussed in the previous Lord’s Days. Kung ire-recall po natin, sa Lord’s Day 7, pinaliwanag po ng - [The LORD Our God is Holy (Psalm 99 and Revelation 15:1-4)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lord-our-god-is-holy-psalm-99) - We have again another kingship psalm. This is the last of its kind from the series of enthronement psalms. Again, it is also in the form of a praise which commands us to worship God because he is the One who rules and reigns over us. The psalm is structured into three parts. Each parts - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 22: The Resurrection of the Body and Life Eternal (Job 19:25-27 and Philippians 1:20-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-22-the-resurrection-of-the-body-and-life-eternal) - Before we begin, let us pray: "Father, our Father in heaven, compel us all simply to take you at your Word. Touch us with the Holy Spirit, we pray, and do not let us get away from your Word without being caught by its promises and powerful joy. We pray this for our sake, Father, - [Make a Joyful Noise to the LORD (Psalm 98 and Philippians 4:4)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/make-a-joyful-noise-to-the-lord-psalm-98) - Psalm 98 is another kingship psalm. What is significant in Psalm 98 is that it takes the form of a hymn of praise. The psalmist proclaims God as the King, but he does so through a praise. And the whole psalm (9 verses) is divided into 3 sections: Vv. 1-3 - First call to praise - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 21: The Church, the Saints, and their Redemption (Genesis 26:3-4 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-7)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-21-the-church-the-saints-and-their-redemption) - This is my first time again preaching to you on a Vesper service. Elder Elmer and Bro. Reuel are in Paombong, Bulacan helping in the ministry there so let us pray for them. Today is the 21st Lord's Day and we are still at the Apostles' creed section. This means we are examining its contents - [The LORD Reigns (Psalm 97 and Hebrews 1:1-4)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lord-reigns-psalm-97) - Before we begin, let us pray: Living God, help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts so that we may truly understand; and, understanding, that we may believe; and, believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Through Christ, our Lord. - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 20: The Holy Spirit and His Work - Part 3 (Ezekiel 36:25-27 and 2 Corinthians 3:17-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-20-the-holy-spirit-and-his-work-part-3) - We continue our study from the Heidelberg Catechism concerning the Holy Spirit and his work in us. And we will conclude our discussion on Lord’s Day 20 (kasi next Sunday is the 21st Lord’s Day na rin po). Last week, we discussed that the Holy Spirit does not only regenerate and illuminate the heart and - [Worship in the Splendor of Holiness (Psalm 96 and Acts 17:22-31) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/worship-in-the-splendor-of-holiness-psalm-96-part-2) - Let us begin the sermon this morning with an application of last weeks point regarding the relationship between worship and mission. We heard from last week that worship grounds our mission. There are two ways it applies: 1) corporately; 2) personally. Corporately, we have experienced growth in numbers. As we have all observed for the - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 20: The Holy Spirit and His Work - Part 2 (Ezekiel 36:25-27 and Galatians 5:16-24)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-20-the-holy-spirit-and-his-work-part-2) - We continue our study from the Heidelberg Catechism concerning the Holy Spirit and his work. Last week, we noted that the Holy Spirit is the eternal God, the third person of the Trinity. And aside from the work of creation and sustaining creation, the Holy Spirit is also involved in the work of redemption. The - [Worship in the Splendor of Holiness (Psalm 96 and Acts 17:22-31) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/worship-in-the-splendor-of-holiness-psalm-96) - Before we begin let us prayer: Teach us your way, O Lord, and lead us on a level path. Teach us, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then we will keep them to the end. Give us understanding, and we will keep your law and obey it with all our hearts. Through Christ, our Lord. - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 20: The Holy Spirit and His Work - Part 1 (Ezekiel 36:25-27 and John 3:5-8)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-20-the-holy-spirit-and-his-work-part-1) - In worshiping our Triune God, the very Person working within us is often the Person we almost forget and know little about. That is the Holy Spirit.In Pentecostal churches, many are obsessed with the “gifts of the Spirit,” but know little about who the Spirit is.Of course, salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, but - [Let Us Sing Songs of Praise (Psalm 95 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/let-us-sing-songs-of-praise-psalm-95) - Before, we begin, let us pray. Lord God, at the beginning of time, your Spirit moved over the waters. So send your Spirit to us now to open our hearts and minds to receive the re-creating power of your Word. Through Christ, Amen. Psalm 95 is also a kingship psalm. It is like Psalm 93 - [The Good Portion of Discipleship (Psalm 73:25-26 and Luke 10:38-42)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-good-portion-of-discipleship-2) - Sermon Reading by Elder Gani Ong (Prepared by Rev. Lance Filio) First of all, I would like to greet our brothers and sisters in Christ here at Field of Grace Reformed Church. On behalf of ZCRC (Imus) consistory, let me express our joy and thanksgiving to God for the work of gospel in your congregation. - [The LORD will Not Forsake His People (Psalm 94 and Luke 4:17-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lord-will-not-forsake-his-people-psalm-94) - We continue our sermon series based on the book of Psalms, which we understood as Christ’s Psalms and Our Psalms.The different forms of the psalms and messages of the psalmist teach us the kind of praise and thanksgiving that God is looking for as well as the kind of prayer and lament that is acceptable - [How to Get to Del Pilar Academy (Our New Temporary Place of Worship)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/how-to-get-to-del-pilar-academy) - Address: Covered Gym, Del Pilar Academy, General E. Topacio St, Imus, Cavite DRIVING DIRECTIONS from Bacoor: On Aguinaldo Hway, go south to Imus Arc and drive for 900 meters.Turn right at Palico St and drive for 700 meters.Turn left at Salinas St and pass onto Isabella II Bridge .Go about 400 meters. On the left is a compound that - [The LORD Reigns (Psalm 93 and Mark 4:35-41)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lord-reigns) - Before we begin, let us pray. God of life, your Spirit raised Jesus from dead. Your Spirit inspired the prophets and writers of Scripture. Your Spirit draws us to Christ and helps us to acknowledge him as Lord.We ask that you will send your Spirit now to give us deeper insight, encouragement, faith, and hope - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 14-16: Christ's State of Humiliation (Isaiah 53:1-4 and Philippians 2:5-8)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-14-16-christs-state-of-humiliation-2) - “Easter Bunny” - Pagan traditionRabbit is the symbol of Eostre, the goddess of fertility (due to high reproduction rate) and springtimeEggs - Symbol of rebirth or new lifeThe funny thing is, rabbits are mammals (they don’t produce eggs!). “Easter” - originally means from the east, perhaps speaking of the sunrise. Disregarding the dating of the Easter - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 14-16: Christ's State of Humiliation (Isaiah 53:1-4 and Philippians 2:5-8)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-14-16-christs-state-of-humiliation) - The coming Holy Week which recalls the passion of ChristWhile the focus of Christ’s suffering is often focused on his crucifixion, his suffering isn’t limited on the cross and burial (though it’s the lowest point). Heidelberg Catechism LD 15: “... during his whole life on earth but especially at the end.”The 2 States of ChristHumiliation - [Introduction: Christ's Psalms, Our Psalms (Psalm 1 and Luke 24:44-47) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/introduction-christs-psalms-our-psalms-part-2) - Before we begin, let us pray. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.(Psalm 19:14) Last week, we learned how the book of Psalms is Christ's Psalms. It points to Christ's person and work. Jesus is the mediator of - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 13: Jesus Christ, Our Lord (Psalm 2:1-12 and 1 Peter 1:17-19)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-13-jesus-christ-our-lord) - A. THE ONE AND ONLY SON “Only begotten Son” In original Latin of Apostles’ Creed - Filium eius unicum (“his only Son”) We are used to the phrase “only begotten Son,” because that is the word used in Nicene Creed and how the popular King James Version (KJV) renders the Greek word μονογενης (monogenes). We - [Introduction: Christ's Psalms, Our Psalms (Psalm 1 and Luke 24:44-47) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/introduction-christs-psalms-our-psalms) - Before we begin, let us pray. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.(Psalm 19:14) We begin a new book to study for a sermon series. We study the Book of Psalms. In Hebrew, the book is called the - [The Church as the Bride of Christ (Hosea 2:16-20 and Revelation 19:6-8)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-as-the-bride-of-christ) - There has been a lot of challenges and changes since the time of COVID. And in this we continue to look at some of the nature, character, and names of the church, and its relevance to how we should be thinking and living as God’s people even in the midst of crisis around the world - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 11: Jesus, Our Savior (Isaiah 43:11 and Acts 4:12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-11-jesus-our-savior) - We continue our series on the Heidelberg Catechism, on the portion of the Apostles’ Creed—which is the statement of faith of the universal church. (Today’s focus is on “I believe in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son our Lord”). Our catechism takes our attention to the meaning of the name “Jesus.” Unlike people’s names today - [The General Office of Believers (Exodus 19:6 and 1 Peter 2:4-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-general-office-of-believers) - The General Office of Believers is taught as a contrast to the Special Office of the Ministers, Elders, and Deacon. Next week we will focus our preaching about the institutional ministry of the visible church but for now we will put our attention to the organic role of believers not only as members of the - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 9-10: God, Our Father, and His Providence (Proverbs 16:33 and Romans 8:28-30)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-9-10-god-our-father-and-his-providence) - A. GOD THE FATHER, AND OUR ADOPTION In what respect is the first person of the Trinity “called the Father”? In respect to ChristHe is the Father of the Son (Jesus Christ)Ephesians 1:3 - “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…”In respect to the Son, “the Father” signifies the first person - [Church Membership and Prayer (Psalm 121:1-2 and Acts 4:23-31)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/church-membership-and-prayer) - Let us pray: Almighty Father, we come to you in prayer for the Gospel ministry of our churches. We ask for continuing work of conversion that comes from your Word and Spirit. We petition for those whom you called by your saving Gospel to bring about the fruit of the Spirit in their lives, their - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 7-8: The Catholic and Undoubted Christian Faith (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Romans 10:9-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-7-8-the-catholic-and-undoubted-christian-faith) - A. TRUE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS BELIEVED AND CONFESSED Romans 10:9-10 (v. 8 cited from Deuteronomy 30:11-14) “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Paul is not talking about an “order of conversion” here, whether believing - [The Responsibility of Church Membership (Jeremiah 31:33-34 and Hebrews 10:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-responsibility-of-church-membership) - Let us begin with a prayer: O gracious God and most merciful Father, you have given us the rich and precious jewel of your holy Word. Assist us with your Spirit, that it may be written in our hearts to our everlasting comfort, to reform us, to renew us according to your own image, to - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 7: Limited Atonement, Definite Redemption (Genesis 15:6 and John 3:16-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-7-limited-atonement-definite-redemption) - Lord’s Day 7, Q. 20 20.) Tanong: Kung gayon, ang lahat ba ng tao ay naligtas sa pamamagitan ni Cristo katulad din ng kanilang pagkapahamak sa pamamagitan ni Adan? Sagot: Hindi. Ang maliligtas ay yun lamang na, sa pamamagitan ng tunay na pananampalataya, ay ikinabit na parang sanga (grafted) kay Cristo at tumanggap ng lahat - [The Fellowship of the Saints (Exodus 19:6 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-7)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-fellowship-of-the-saints) - Before we begin, let us pray: O Lord, you have given us your Word for a light to shine upon our path. Grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day. Through Jesus Christ, - [Heidelberg Catechism LD 6: The Mediator and the Gospel - Part 2 (Genesis 3:14-15 and Hebrews 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/heidelberg-catechism-ld-6-the-mediator-and-the-gospel-part-2) - In the previous Vesper services, we looked at our spiritual depravity, the justice of God, and finally our mediator—Jesus Christ. Lord’s Day 2 & 3 — Our total depravity as a result of Adam’s sin. Our entire nature became so corrupt that unless the Spirit regenerates, we cannot do anything good and righteous before God - [Becoming Church Members (Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:36-39)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/becoming-church-members) - In my last preaching, we heard how church membership is implied in the teachings of Scripture. The Covenant of Grace includes membership of God's people including their children. As a gathered assembly who worships the God who redeems necessitates a congregation identified by membership. And at the same time, we know that the ordering of - [“The Church, the Government, and the Christian” (Deuteronomy 17:14-15a and Romans 13:1-7)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-the-government-and-the-christian) - When the COVID-19 crisis and lockdowns started in 2020, it turned the world upside-down. Many businesses, organizations, communities, and even churches were rattled—not knowing what to do. Eventually, the government had to put restrictions on everyone in every state and country, including the weekly and physical gathering of churches. Many churches complied, understanding that we - [The Biblical Idea of Church Membership - Part 2 (Numbers 26:1-4 and Acts 2:41)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-biblical-idea-of-church-membership-part-2) - Before we begin, let us pray... God of Jesus Christ, give us a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Christ, so that the eyes of our hearts might be enlightened. Help us to know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, - [“The Church and the Kingdom of God” (Psalm 2:1-12 and Matthew 28:18-20)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-and-the-kingdom-of-god) - Summary: God reigns over all things through our Lord Jesus Christ, and as he called us out of the kingdom of darkness into his kingdom of light—we, the Church, are called to live for him and manifest his everlasting kingdom here on earth. Sermon Points: Christ reigns, and we are made members of his kingdomThe - [Unconditional Election (Proverbs 16:1-4 and Ephesians 1:11-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/unconditional-election) - Let us again read the Remonstrants position with regard to election. They do believe God elects to save believers. However, they insist that God choose them because he foresaw their faith in him. Remonstrants imagine God going through the corridors of time and then looks at those who will believe and then choose them afterward. - [Perseverance of the Saints (Isaiah 46:8-10 and Romans 8:28-30)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/perseverance-of-the-saints) - Perseverance of the Saints (PotS) is the fifth head of doctrine in the Canons of Dort. It was the last teaching the Reformed churches in the Netherlands asserts during their 1618-1619 Synod. These pastors were defending the gospel against the Five Articles the Remonstrant wrote as followers of Jacobus Arminius. Back in 1610, the Remonstrant - [The Biblical Idea of Church Membership - Part 1 (Numbers 26:1-4 and Acts 2:41)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-biblical-idea-of-church-membership-part-1) - Is church membership a biblical idea? I think to even begin answering this question we first need to quality what we mean by the term biblical. We often hear how Christians regard the Bible as their sole source for everything about faith and practice and this is good but I think as a reformed believer, we - [“Break the Arm of the Wicked” (Psalm 10:1-18 and Matthew 2:16-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/break-the-arm-of-the-wicked) - Sermon Reading by Bro. Reuel Dawal (Licensed Exhorter), based on the Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Beloved Congregation of Christ: Now that Christmas festivities are over, are you experiencing post-Christmas blues? One day, you’re exchanging presents and enjoying cheesecake with your kids and grandkids, the next day, you’re all alone in the house. This feeling - [“Joy to the World!” (Psalm 98:1-9 and Luke 2:8-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/joy-to-the-world) - Sermon Reading by Elder Andy Domondon, based on the Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Beloved Congregation of Christ: “Merry Christmas!” “Happy Holidays!” “Are you ready for Christmas?” These are a few greetings that we usually hear every Christmas season. Today is one of the most important days of the year for Americans. All of us - [“Restore Us Again, O God of Our Salvation” (Psalm 85:1-13 and Matthew 1:18-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/restore-us-again-o-god-of-our-salvation) - Sermon Reading by Elder Gani Ong, based on the Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Beloved Congregation of Christ: Some Christians long for the “good old days” when the churches were full of people, a few miles from their homes, and whole families were happily in church every Sunday. Many others think that the first few - [“Blessed is He Whose Hope is in the Lord” (Psalm 146:1-10 and Luke 1:46-55)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/blessed-is-he-whose-hope-is-in-the-lord) - Sermon Reading by Rev. Lance Filio, based on the Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Beloved Congregation of Christ: Daily, we are faced with many choices, and one of the most important choices is whom to trust: other people (including ourselves), or God. Most of the time, even Christians choose the first, whether consciously or unconsciously. - [“The Church as the Pillar and Ground of Truth” (Isaiah 52:7 and 1 Timothy 3:14-16)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-as-the-pillar-and-ground-of-truth) - We shall continue our series about the church. And in light of the crisis we are going through this day, what is the church and what is it called to be? Is the church still relevant today? Similar to our question in the previous sermon, “Why and how is the church essential?” This morning, we - ["The Voice that Wakes the Dead" (Luke 7:11-17)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-voice-that-wakes-the-dead) - Sermon by Rev. Kirby Figueras (Field of Grace Reformed Church, Caloocan) - [Yahweh Responds to Job (Job 40:1-5 and James 5:11) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/yahweh-responds-to-job-part-1) - Before we begin, let us pray.... Living God, help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts so that we may truly understand; and, understanding, that we may believe; and, believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Through Christ, our Lord. - [The Church as the Body of Christ (Psalm 133:1 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-as-the-body-of-christ) - A few months ago, when the government once again restricted religious gatherings—at the time when the churches have already gained momentum and hope of getting back to normal—many Christians expressed their disappointments and filled the social media with posts having the hashtags, #ChurchIsEssential. And it begs the question, “Why? How is the church essential?” What - [Speeches: Job's First Reply to Eliphaz- Part 3 (Job 7:17-21 and 1 Corinthians 1:23-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/speeches-jobs-first-reply-to-eliphaz-part-3) - Before we begin, let us pray: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior, Jesus - [Job's First Reply to Eliphaz- Part 2 (Job 6:14-23 and 1 Corinthians 1:23-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jobs-first-reply-to-eliphaz-part-2) - Before we begin, let us pray... O Lord, you have given us your Word for a light to shine upon our path. Grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day. Through Jesus Christ, - [Job's First Reply to Eliphaz- Part 1 (Job 6:1-7 and 1 Corinthians 1:23-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jobs-first-reply-to-eliphaz-part-1) - Before we begin, let us pray... Blessed you are, Lord, great God, for the testimonies of the prophets we bless you. For the statutes of the law we bless you. For the gospel of Christ and the witness of the apostles we bless you, O glorious God. Grant to us the Spirit of your glory - [Speeches: Eliphaz's First Reply - Part 3 (Job 5:1-7 and 1 Corinthians 1:23-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/speeches-eliphazs-first-reply-part-3) - Before we begin, let us pray: Father, our Father in heaven, compel us all simply to take you at your Word. Touch us with the Holy Spirit, we pray, and do not let us get away from your Word without being caught by its promises and powerful joy. We pray this for our sake, Father, - [Know Nothing Except Christ and Him Crucified (Isaiah 52:7 and 1 Corinthians 1:23-34; 2:2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/know-nothing-except-christ-and-him-crucified) - Let us again begin with a prayer: Lord, our God, we thank you for your Word and Spirit, through which we know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. May those who confessed your name today never cease to wonder at what you have done for them. Help them to continue firmly in the faith, to - [Speeches: Eliphaz's First Reply - Part 2 (Job 4:7-11 and 1 Corinthians 1:23-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/speeches-eliphaz-first-reply) - Before we begin, let us pray: Blessed you are, Lord, great God, for the testimonies of the prophets we bless you. For the statutes of the law we bless you. For the gospel of Christ and the witness of the apostles we bless you, O glorious God. Grant to us the Spirit of your glory - [Speeches: Job's Lament - Part 1 (Job 3:23-26 and 1 Corinthians 1:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/speeches-jobs-lament) - Before we begin, let us pray: Father, our Father in heaven, compel us all simply to take you at your Word. Touch us with the Holy Spirit, we pray, and do not let us get away from your Word without being caught by its promises and powerful joy. We pray this for our sake, Father, - [The Good Portion of Discipleship (Psalm 73:25-26 and Luke 10:38-42)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-good-portion-of-discipleship) - Preached at Field of Grace Reformed Church, Caloocan First of all, I would like to greet our brothers and sisters in Christ here at Field of Grace Reformed Church. On behalf of ZCRC (Imus) consistory, let me express our joy and thanksgiving to God for the work of gospel in your congregation. May our God - [The True People and Worshippers of God (Jeremiah 17:5-8 and Philippians 3:1-11 )](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-true-people-and-worshippers-of-god) - Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God - [Prologue: Job's Friends and His Lament - Part 3 (Job 2:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 1:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/prologue-jobs-friends-and-his-lament-part-3) - Before we begin, let us pray... O gracious God and most merciful Father, you have given us the rich and precious jewel of your holy Word. Assist us with your Spirit, that it may be written in our hearts to our everlasting comfort, to reform us, to renew us according to your own image, to - [The Basis of Our Unity: Ecumenical Creeds and Reformed Confessions](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars-list/the-basis-of-our-unity-ecumenical-creeds-and-reformed-confessions) - Christianity around the world has never appeared more fragmented than today. But while many Evangelicals and modern Protestant churches fear Creeds and Confessions, and would rather formulate their own "Statements of Faith," Reformed churches believe that these historic documents are key to our unity and maturity in the faith. What are "creeds and confessions?" Isn't - [Importance of Creeds and Confessions (Reformed Conference 2021)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/reformed-conference-2021-importance-of-creeds-and-confessions) - Day 3, Lecture 3 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Carl Trueman In this third and final lecture, I want to give a very very brief summary of the history of Creed and Confessions, and then offer a series of points that I think would be worth your church thinking about in terms of how to use Creeds - [The Doctrine of the Trinity in History and Scripture](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars-list/the-doctrine-of-the-trinity-in-history-and-scripture) - The Doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most crucial and most debated Christian teaching throughout the history of the church. Our church fathers find it so important that those who held what is contrary to the biblical, orthodox belief on the Trinity is "anathemized" (accursed) and considered a HERETIC. Today, the doctrine and - [The Trinitarian Shape of the Gospel (Reformed Conference 2021)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/reformed-conference-2021-the-trinitarian-shape-of-the-gospel) - Day 2, Lecture 1 - Outline Speaker: Dr. Charles Lee Irons Welcome back to the third lecture on the doctrine of the Trinity. The title of this lecture is the Trinitarian Shape of the Gospel. So we saw in Lecture One the doctrine of the Trinity in Church History. In Lecture Two, we looked at - [The Doctrine of the Trinity in Scripture (Reformed Conference 2021)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/reformed-conference-2021-doctrine-of-trinity-in-scriptures) - Day 1, Lecture 2 - Outline Speaker: Dr. Charles Lee Irons Welcome back. We're now in lecture two: The doctrine of the Trinity in Scripture. So, I would like to make a case, to make an argument for the Trinity. And I would do it in three steps: First, to prove the deity of the - [The Doctrine of the Trinity in History (Reformed Conference 2021)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/reformed-conference-2021-doctrine-of-trinity-in-history) - Day 1, Lecture 1 - Outline Speaker: Dr. Charles Lee Irons Hello and welcome to the first lecture in our series on the doctrine of the Trinity in History and Scripture. This first lecture is dealing with the doctrine of the Trinity in church history. My name is Dr. Charles Lee Irons and I'm delighted - [Foundations of Creedalism (Reformed Conference 2021)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/reformed-conference-2021-foundations-of-creedalism) - Day 3, Lecture 2 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Carl Trueman In this second lecture, I want to address some of the issues that I raised in the first lecture that make the idea of creeds and confessions problematic. My underlying point if you like in the first lecture is this: that the idea, "No creed but - [Challenges to Creeds and Confessions (Reformed Conference 2021)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/reformed-conference-2021-challenges-to-creeds-and-confessions) - Day 3, Lecture 1 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Carl Trueman In this first lecture, I want to talk about the general background of Creeds and Confessions. Why they're important? Why they're useful for us? Why some of us particularly from conservative evangelical protestant backgrounds might be a little suspicious of them, perhaps very suspicious of them, - [Prologue: Job's trial - Part 2 (Job 2:1-10 and 1 Corinthians 1:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/prologue-jobs-trial-part-2) - Before we begin, let us pray: Father, our Father in heaven, compel us all simply to take you at your Word. Touch us with the Holy Spirit, we pray, and do not let us get away from your Word without being caught by its promises and powerful joy. We pray this for our sake, Father, - [Prologue: Job's trial - Part 1 (Job 1:6-12 and 1 Corinthians 1:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/prologue-jobs-trial-part-1) - Before we begin, let us pray: Almighty, gracious Father, our salvation depends upon our true understanding of your holy Word. Grant to all of us that our hearts, being freed from worldly affairs, may hear and grasp your holy Word with all diligence and faith, that we may rightly understand your gracious will, cherish it, - [ZCRC(Imus) Reformed Conference 2021](https://zcrcimus.org/events/zcrcimus-reformed-conference-2021) - ZCRC(Imus) invites you to attend WHEN: Saturday, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 20218:00 AM-11:30 AM WHERE: Zoom Online Conference (private link will be provided) REGISTRATION FEE: ₱150.00/person See Facebook Event Page for updates REGISTER NOW REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED Sorry, registration for the conference is now closed. We hope you’ll join us in our next - [Prologue: Job - Part 1 (Job 1:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 1:22-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/prologue-job-part-1) - Before we begin, let us pray: "God our helper, show us your holy ways and teach us your paths. By your Holy Spirit open our minds that we may be led in your truth and taught your will. Then may we praise you by listening to your Word and by obeying it. Through Christ, our - [The New Jerusalem (Ezekiel 40:1-4 and Revelation 21:9-24)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-new-jerusalem) - We are now at the last sermon of our series on the book of Revelation. We finally arrived at the end. Next week we are going to begin a new sermon sermon on the book of Job. Please pray for it and may the Lord continue to bless us with the preaching of his Word. - [The New Heaven and New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-19 and Revelation 21:1-8)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-new-heaven-and-new-earth) - Let us pray... Living God, help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts so that we may truly understand; and, understanding, that we may believe; and, believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. We are - ["Her Longing Eyes are Blest" (Psalm 34:1-22; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/her-longing-eyes-are-blest) - [The Judgment Throne of God (Psalm 62:11-12 and Revelation 20:11-15) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-judgment-throne-of-god-part-2) - Before we begin, let us pray... Living God, help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts so that we may truly understand; and, understanding, that we may believe; and, believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Through Christ, our Lord. - [The Judgment Throne of God (Psalm 62:11-12 and Revelation 20:11-15) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-judgment-throne-of-god-part-1) - God of Jesus Christ, give us a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Christ, so that the eyes of our hearts might be enlightened. Help us to know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of your - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Isaiah 66:21-23 and Revelation 20:1-6) - Part 7](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-7) - Before we begin, let us pray... "Teach us your way, O Lord, and lead us on a level path. Teach us, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then we will keep them to the end. Give us understanding, and we will keep your law and obey it with all our hearts. Through Christ, our Lord. - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Isaiah 66:21-23 and Revelation 20:1-6) - Part 8](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-8) - Before we begin, let us pray... Lord God, help us turn our hearts to you and hear what you will speak, for you speak peace to your people through Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Worship Sourcebook) Let us now go to the part of our sermon series regarding the Great Cosmic Battle and it is about - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Isaiah 66:21-23 and Revelation 20:1-6) - Part 6](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-6) - Before we begin, let us pray... "Lord God, help us to know your ways; teach us your paths. Lead us in your truth, and teach us, for you are the God of our salvation; for you we wait all day long. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen." Worship Sourcebook We come now to the third sermon - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Deuteronomy 32:25-29 and Revelation 19:11-16) - Part 5](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-5) - Before we begin, let us pray: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.Psalm 19:14 ESV We heard last week the comparison and contrast between the harlot of the dragon and the bride of Christ. We also learned from - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Isaiah 61:10-11 and Revelation 19:1-4) - Part 4](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-4) - Before we begin, let us pray... My God, my Father and my Savior, you have been pleased to preserve me by your grace through the night and you have brought me to this new day. Grant that I may use it entirely in your service, that I may think, say, and do nothing but to - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Jeremiah 51:54-58 and Revelation 18:4-8) - Part 3](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-3) - We come now to the closing part of our sermon point about the Harlot. So far we learned about her fateful end: She gets devoured by the same people whom she seduces with her worldliness, and she will suffer the same fate as those saints whom she kills and more. God makes sure to punish - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Isaiah 47:8-11 and Revelation 18:1-3) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-2) - Let us pray before we begin: Almighty and Holy Spirit, the comforter, pure, living, true— illumine, govern, sanctify me, and confirm my heart and mind in the faith, and in all genuine consolation; preserve and rule over me so that, dwelling in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, I may - [The Great Cosmic Battle (Jeremiah 51:45-53 and Revelation 17:1-6) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-cosmic-battle-part-1) - Let us begin again with a prayer: May God unto us gracious be,And grant to us His blessing;Lord, show Thy face to us, through TheeEternal life possessing:That all Thy work and will, O God,To us may be revealed,And Christ’s salvation spread abroadTo heathen lands unsealed,And unto God convert them.Thine over all shall be the praiseAnd - [The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath (Exodus 15:1-3 and Revelation 16:12-16) - Part 3](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-bowls-of-gods-wrath-part-3) - Let us begin with a prayer. I got this prayer from one of the prayers of Martin Luther in the book Prayer of the Reformers: Dear Lord God, give me your grace that I may rightly understand your Word, and more than that, do it. O most blessed Lord Jesus Christ, see to it that - [The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath (Exodus 15:1-3 and Revelation 16:1-11) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-bowls-of-gods-wrath-part-2) - Let us begin with a prayer of Illumination from the Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli: Almighty, eternal, and merciful God, whose Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path, open and illuminate my mind, that I may truly understand your Word and that my life may be conformed to what I - [The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath (Exodus 15:1-3 and Revelation 15:1-4) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-bowls-of-gods-wrath-part-1) - Let us continue our exposition of the book of Revelation. Last year, we ended with Chapter 14 where the last Symbolic character was the Son of Man who Jesus Christ himself exacting his judgment of the wicked (Revelation 14:19). This closes the cycle of sevens and beginning at Chapter 15, John starts with another cycle - [The Gospel of Jesus Rejected (Isaiah 28:14-16; Mark 6:1-29)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-gospel-of-jesus-rejected) - Dear Congregation of Christ: Here’s a quote from Sholem Asch, a Jewish author (1880-1957): Jesus Christ is to me the outstanding personality of all time, all history, both as Son of God and as Son of Man… There is no easy middle ground to stroll upon. You either accept Jesus or reject him.” This author - [Three Reactions to Jesus’ Divine Authority (Psalm 107:23-32; Mark 4:35-5:43)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/three-reactions-to-jesus-divine-authority) - Dear Congregation of Christ: In October last year, a cult leader in the Philippines announced that he stopped an earthquake in the country. Many people made fun of him for this false claim, since anyone can claim that he stopped an earthquake if no earthquake occurred. Then in December, there was a destructive typhoon, so - [The Lord’s Day and COVID-19 (6th Update)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/the-lords-day-and-covid-19-6th-update) - Brothers and Sisters in Christ, our government once again prohibits mass gathering for two weeks (IAFT Resolution No. 104 released last March 21, 2021). The civil authorities deemed it necessary for all of us to suspend physical gathering because of the increasing COVID-19 cases in NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. This announcement directly affects - [Doctrine of Christ (Psalm 2:7-9 and 1 Tim 2:5-6) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/doctrine-of-christ-part-2) - We move now to another important topic under the Doctrine of Christ which is the Office of Mediator. Next week, we will continue with the threefold office of Chris then the week after that we will end with the humiliation and exaltation of Christ. At this rate, we will possibly have the last sermon point - [Doctrine of Christ (Psalm 2:7-9 and 1 Tim 2:5-6) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/doctrine-of-christ-part-1) - We come now to the Doctrine of Christ of the Shorter Catechism and we will study them again into two parts. This doctrine flows logically in connection to the Covenant of Grace we studied last week because Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant (Matthew 26:28). Here the study of Christ's one person and - [Covenant of Grace (Isaiah 53:10-11 and Acts 13:48)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/covenant-of-grace) - We come now to another important kind of covenant from Scripture and it is the Covenant of Grace. And since this preaching comes from an old manuscript years ago, I will teaching it again in Tagalog. The content comes mostly from Rev. Brown's book Sacred Bond and now it combined it with Thomas Vincent's and - [Covenant of Works with Adam (Genesis 2:17 and Romans 5:12-14) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/covenant-of-works-with-adam-part-2) - Our encounter and experience of sin is often immediate, intimate and personal and never theological. People think it is embarrassing and demeaning to talk about sin because it not a topic we should all be talking about. It is considered impolite to air your dirty laundry for everyone to see in public. This is why - [ZCRC(Imus) Reformed Conference 2020](https://zcrcimus.org/events/zcrcimus-reformed-conference-2020) - ZCRC(Imus) invites you to attend WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 8-11 AM Saturday, November 14 & 21, 8-11 AM WHERE: Zoom Webinar (private link will be provided) REGISTRATION FEE: ₱100.00/person REGISTER NOW REGISTRATION Kindly fill up the form below to register for the conference. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours with the registration - [Covenant of Works with Adam (Genesis 2:17 and Romans 5:12-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/covenant-of-works-with-adam) - Today, we will again hear God's Word preached into two parts. This week we will learn about the Covenant of Works from WSC Q#12 and then continue of study of Sin and the Fall of Man in relation to the Covenant of Grace. However, as an introduction, we will cover first the biblical covenants. What - [The Execution of God's Decrees - Part 2 (Ezekiel 12:25 and Hebrews 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-execution-of-gods-decrees-part-2) - Introduction Before we begin, let us pray: Our merciful God, who is pleased to condescend to speak to us through Your Word, grant us all grace that we may not be mere hearers of Your Word, but doers also. Give us the grace of Your Holy Spirit that we may believe what will be proclaimed - [The Execution of God's Decrees - Part 1 (Genesis 1:1-3 and Hebrews 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-execution-of-gods-decrees-part-1) - We come now to the execution part of God's Decrees. In here we will hear again about God's power and wisdom in Creation and Providence. The Short Catechism asks this question (#8): "How doth God execute his decrees?". It answers: "God executes his decrees in the works of creation and providence." What is Creation and - [The Decrees of God (Psalm 33:10 and Ephesians 1:11)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-decrees-of-god) - This doctrine about God's decrees are actually not difficult to understand and even teach. And yet its teaching about predestination generates a lot of controversies in the church even today. So I think the difficulty here lies not on the teachings per se but its reception among Christians. Now because of the controversy it brings, - [The Doctrine of the Trinity (Deuteronomy 6:4-6 and Matthew 28:16-20)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-doctrine-of-the-trinity) - The doctrine of the Trinity is fundamental to our understanding of who God is. After spending last week's preaching about what is God, it is important for us now to move towards this question about the being and persons of the Godhead. So we come to next topic under the doctrine of God which is - [The Attributes of God (Psalm 90:1-2 and John 4:24)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-attributes-of-god) - Today, we are going learn what is God. It is indeed a privilege for our Christian to receive God's special revelation of Himself. While many Christians consider this task lofty or even treats it with contempt, but as God's people, we revel in such tasks. God's Word reveals God's glory and as God's people we receive - [The Doctrine of Scripture (Psalm 119:103-106 and 2 Timothy 3:15-17)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-doctrine-of-scripture) - Last week, we heard all about the first question from the Shorter catechism which inquire about our chief end. We understood this means we are called to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Glorifying God means to live in gratitude to God for his work of redemption and Enjoy God means assigning our happiness - [Ang Kahalagahan at Kasayanan ng Katekismo (Deut 6:4-9 at 2 Tim 3:14-15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-kahalagahan-at-kasayanan-ng-katekismo) - Lumaki ako sa isang pamilyang Kristiyano at miyembro ng ebanghelikong iglesia mula sa pagkabata ngunit hindi ko naranasang maturuan ng mga pangunahing doktrina ng iglesia or mapasa-ilalim man lamang sa inyong sersoyong pangkat na magtuturo ng mga ito. Oo lumaki ako na nagsa-Sunday school nuong bata, nakilala ko si Adan, Abraham, Noe, David at iba pa - [The Chief End of Man (Psalm 73:25-26 and 1 Corinthians 10:31)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-chief-end-of-man) - The Westminster Shorter Catechism (WSC) is a catechism produced by the Westminster Assembly during a gathering of English and Scottish theologians and laymen in England between 1646 and 1647. Their goal is bring the Church of England and the Church of Scotland closer both in faith and practice. This catechism is completed with Scriptural citations - [Consecrate to Me All the Firstborn (Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16; Luke 2:22-24)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/consecrate-to-me-all-the-firstborn) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Preached by Rev. Lance Filio Beloved congregation of Christ: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the next two major events in his life are found in our text. First, Jesus was circumcised by his father Joseph on the eighth day of his life. Second, Joseph and Mary went up - [Christ the Covenant Mediator 2019](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars-list/christ-the-covenant-mediator-2019) - Is "covenant" a biblical term? Is covenant theology taught in the Bible? In the Reformed tradition, covenant theology is considered as the "theological framework" of the entire Scriptures—wherein God's covenant throughout human history is the foundation of his relationship with his people. On October 26, 2019, we invited Rev. Dr. Dennis Johnson (Professor Emeritus, Westminster - [Bridegroom of Blood (Exodus 2:24-26; Luke 1:26-33; 2:21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/bridegroom-of-blood) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Preached by Rev. Lance Filio Beloved congregation of Christ: Once someone asked me about our text today in Exodus. His pastor told him that the LORD sought to kill Moses because he was sick and could not perform his mission of leading Israel out of Egypt anymore! The three - [The Great News of God's Visitation](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/members-blog/the-great-news-of-gods-visitation) - If there’s one thing that marks our times today—it’s FEAR. But in the midst of COVID-19 crisis, there's greater and more significant news: The birth and coming of Jesus Christ. - [God's People Groaned and Cried Out (Exodus 2:23-25, Luke 1:67-79)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/gods-people-groaned-and-cried-out) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Preached by Rev. Lance Filio Beloved congregation of Christ: I mentioned a few Sundays ago after Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated a large part of the northern Visayan provinces that some people wondered where God was during those hours. Was he sleeping? Was he busy with other more important places, - [A Hebrew Son Cast into the Nile (Exodus 1:22-2:10 and Matt 1:18-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/a-hebrew-son-cast-into-the-nile) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Preached by Rev. Lance Filio Beloved congregation of Christ: Every Advent season, Christians usually think of an endearing image of baby Jesus sweetly sleeping in a lowly manger. But another cute baby image that comes to mind is baby Moses in a basket floating along the River Nile. Yet, - [Walking in the Way of the Lord (Psalm 1 and Matthew 7:13-29)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/walking-in-the-way-of-the-lord) - INTRODUCTION Our Master Teacher, Jesus Christ, issues a call for his disciples to follow. He challenges his hearers not only marvel at this teaching but more so to do it. Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a call to action. He wants us make up our minds and finally journey towards Celestial city. This - [Christ, Kingdom, and Culture](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars-list/christ-kingdom-and-culture) - We agree that God is sovereign. He's above all rule and authorities. But how does it apply to this earthly life? How can we realize God's kingdom in our society and culture? While living in this passing world, we experience various global changes and cultural shifts. And so we're faced with questions like: Is the - [Christ and Culture: A Covenantal Perspective by Dr. Lee Irons](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/christ-and-culture-a-covenantal-perspective-by-dr-lee-irons) - I've been asked to present Meredith Kline’s view of Christ and Culture. Kline gave a great deal of thought to the biblical theology of the cultural mandate. He examined the cultural mandate in the course of his interpretation of the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis. Before I launch into that, however, let - [Live Q&A Panel with Drs. VanDrunen, Johnson, and Horton](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/live-qa-panel-with-vandrunen-johnson-and-horton) - Introducing the Speakers Pastor Lance: So let's begin: again welcome to our Live Q&A. Thank you very much for all our guests panelists who are who graced us with their presence even though we know that it's night time there (it's Friday) and we greatly appreciate the time that you're spending with the church here in - [The Secrets of the Kingdom of God (Isaiah 6:8-12; Mark 4:1-34)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-secrets-of-the-kingdom-of-god) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Preached by Rev. Lance Filio Dear Congregation of Christ: Our text today contains a disturbing teaching from one Jesus’ Parable of the Seeds, popularly known as the Parable of the Sower. What’s disturbing is not that most of the seeds will die; most Christians agree with that teaching. What’s - [Biblical Leadership](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars-list/biblical-leadership-with-rev-nollie-malabuyo-and-rev-lance-filio) - Biblical leadership is one crucial essence of being a Christian church. Believing and applying the Word of God in our lives include how we establish and practice leadership in the church. Especially in the past decades, Christians and churches are faced with different questions and issues concerning proper church leadership. • Can women become pastors - [Christ and the Workplace by Dr. Michael Horton](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/christ-and-the-workplace-by-michael-horton) - You know it's interesting the cartographer Martin Waldseemüller (I probably butchered his name but it doesn't matter because he's not alive anymore). He lived in 1507 when he created a new map of the world. It was the most famous and most important map of the 16th century (of any map even up till then) - [Christ and Education by Rev. Dr. Dennis Johnson](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/christ-and-education-by-dennis-johnson) - Brothers and Sisters, it is my joy to have the privilege of opening God's Word with you again. Just a year after the way I was with you for last year's Reformation Conference in Manila. So much has changed in our world hasn't it since we fellowshipped in person last October. And we thank God for the assurance that He - [Death and the Death of Christ (Ecclesiastes 7:2 and Romans 5:6-11)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/death-and-the-death-of-christ-eccel-72-and-romans-56-11) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction According to the wisdom from King Solomon: "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart." (Eccel 7:2) Which is why, as Christians, we should - [Two Opposed Kingdoms (Isaiah 53:12; Mark 3:7-35)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/two-opposed-kingdoms) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Sermon Reading by Elder Ronald Fernando Dear Congregation of Christ: This last week has been a turbulent time for our nation. An unarmed and helpless man died at the hands of four police officers. Protests, riots and looting followed. Accusations, true and untrue, are being endlessly hurled back and - [Christ and the State by Dr. David VanDrunen](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/christ-and-the-state-by-rev-dr-david-vandrunen) - Greetings brothers and sisters! It's good to join you from afar as you continue your conference on these important matters. I'm pleased to join you and to try (to) reflect with you on issues of government, state, [and] politics; how are we to understand our civil governments; how are we to understand Christian responsibilities politically. - [Every Square Inch by Rev. Michael Brown](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/every-square-inch-by-rev-michael-brown) - Greetings everybody from Milan, Italy. My name is Mike Brown and I am really pleased to be with you, even virtually over this time. I'm a Pastor in the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). I served for 15 years as the Pastor of Christ United Reformed Church in Santee, California, the San Diego - [“And the Pharisees were Saying to Him, 'Why'?" Micah 7:18-19; Mark 2:1-3:6](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-pharisees-were-saying-to-him-why) - Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Sermon Reading by Elder Andy Domondon Dear Congregation of Christ: This last week, Jon Steingard, the lead singer of a popular contemporary “Christian” band declared that he no longer believes in God. One of the reasons he cited why he now rejects his Christian faith is this: Why does - [Biblical Overseers (Psalm 23 and 1 Peter 5:1-5) by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/biblical-overseers-by-nollie-malabuyo) - Welcome to the 2020 Reformation Conference of Zion Cornerstone Reformed Church (Imus) in the Philippines. It is a an honor to be speaking before you, and I thank the consistory of ZCRC(Imus) for inviting me to this precious conference. We always remember your church, and other reformed brothers and sisters in the Philippines. Because of - [Biblical Qualifications for Men as Overseers (Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7) by Rev. Lance Filio](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/biblical-qualifications-for-men-as-overseers-by-lance-filio) - I remember being asked years ago what it means to be "biblical". The term has been tossed haphazardly nowadays and much confusion arises. Is the mere mention of a word makes it biblical? Who determines if its qualities? Well simply put, it is the Word of God as a whole that determines its meaning and - [The Kingdom of God is at Hand (Ezekiel 47:1, 7-12; Mark 1:14-45; Revelation 22:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-kingdom-of-god-is-at-hand-ezekiel) - Download the Sermon Manuscript HereDownload Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Sermon Reading by Elder Gani Ong Dear Congregation of Christ: The kingdom of God is a common, well-known doctrine of many churches. But it is used not only by true churches, but by many cults. In the Philippines, there is a cult with millions - [Jesus’ Preparation for Ministry (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1; Mark 1:1-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/jesus-preparation-for-ministry) - Download the Sermon Manuscript HereDownload Sermon by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo | Sermon Reading by Elder Ronald Fernando Dear Congregation of Christ: Remember the Broadway musical “Godspell”? It premiered in 1971 and a movie by the same title came out in 1973 and was last shown in 2012. What was “Godspell” all about? It was supposedly - [The Last Three Symbolic Character - Part 3 (Joel 3:12-16 and Revelation 14:14-20)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-last-three-symbolic-character-part-3) - Introduction We come now to our last sermon point about the symbolic and historic characters of Revelation 12 to 14. Personally, it has been helpful for me in studying and interpreting Scripture eschatologically (meaning with the Last Things in mind). It has been a journey indeed. I have learned so much and I pray our - [The Last Three Symbolic Character - Part 2 (Psalm 75:6-8 and Revelation 14:6-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-last-three-symbolic-character-part-2) - Introduction We come now to the second point of our sermon series. It is the sixth symbolic character and they are the three angelic messengers. Again, we need to remember that each of the characters are placed in context to the historical timeline between the first and second coming of Christ. As such, what we - [The Last Three Symbolic Characters - Part 1 (Psalm 2 and Revelation 14:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-last-three-symbolic-characters-part-1) - Introduction There are seven symbolic and historical characters John wrote about in his book of Revelation. We have learned weeks ago about the woman and the dragon. The woman is the whole church in redemptive history while the dragon is the old serpent, Satan. And recently we concluded our sermon series about the beasts of - [The Dragon’s Beasts – Part 2 (Daniel 7:1-8 and Revelation 13:11-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-dragons-beasts-part-2) - Introduction Last week, we heard how the dragon attempts to destroy the church by sending out his first beast from the sea. This is Satan's last effort to rebel against God by punish those whom the Son, the slain lamb saves. The first beast represents a demonized state who demands worship from its constituents. We learned a - [The Dragon's Beasts - Part 1 (Daniel 7:1-8 and Revelation 13:1-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-dragons-beasts-part-1) - Introduction If there is one learning reinforced to me from this whole quarantine period, it is the importance of corporate public worship. I realized more than ever the great spiritual impact of prolonged periods of no physical gathering. Yes, the preaching of God's Word via YouTube livestream encourages us week by week but it is - [The Lord's Day and COVID-19 (5th Update)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/the-lords-day-service-and-covid-19-5th-update) - Congregation of ZCRC(Imus), Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, We would like to update again everyone about the Lord's Day plans of your consistory. There are two major items we want to focus on this update: 1) The Resumption of our Public Gathering; 2) The New Temporary Location at - [Our 9th Year Anniversary](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/our-9th-year-anniversary) - Today marks the 9th year anniversary of our church ZCRC(Imus). Looking back to all those years that passed, we have seen how this local gathering of reformed believers faced numerous challenges. We shared these tribulations and together experienced particular sufferings from sickness and losses. And yet despite of all these, we know God continues to - [Christians Living as Pilgrims in Exile Between Two Ages (Exodus 19:3-5 and 1 Peter 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christians-living-as-pilgrims-in-exile-between-two-ages-exodus) - ZCRC (Imus) 9th Year Anniversary with guest speaker Rev. David VanDrunen. - [The Dragon vs the Lamb - Part 2 (Genesis 3:13-21 and Revelation 12:7-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-dragon-vs-the-lamb-part-2) - Introduction We are going to end our preaching today on chapter 12. We divided it further into two sections. Verse 7-12 covers our second sermon point "The Dragon's Defeat" while Verses 13-17 covers our third sermon point "The Protection of the Woman". As explained last week, these chapters beginning from Revelation 12 are called symbolic - [The Dragon vs the Lamb - Part 1 (Genesis 3:13-21 and Revelation 12:1-6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-dragon-vs-the-lamb-part-1) - Introduction The third cycle ended with the seventh trumpet. And just like in the seventh seal, God appeared again. This is not to conclude that God appeared on the second time signifying multiple second comings as some have interpreted. No, for they simply show us the cyclic nature of the book. The last of the - [The Seventh Trumpet - Part 2 (Daniel 9:24-27 and Revelation 11:1-3)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seventh-trumpet-part-2) - INTRODUCTION We come now to this section in Part 2 telling us about the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet. Last week, we heard God's Word preached about the angel and the scroll. We learn how the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ will be taken to the whole world as a witness to all - [The Lord's Day and COVID-19 (4th Update)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/the-lords-day-and-covid-19-4th-update) - Congregation of ZCRC(Imus), We would like to update you again on our Lord's Day plans and inform you about the changes, we intend to implement. Our government places NCR and Cavite back to GCQ starting August 18, 2020. In our assessment, GCQ has become the new normal and we think this will continue until the coming - [The Seventh Trumpet - Part 1 (Ezekiel 2:1-10; 3:1-3 and Revelation 10:8-11)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seventh-trumpet-part-1) - INTRODUCTION We continue our study of the seven trumpets. Again these trumpets symbolize the judgment of God against rebellious sinners. They are expressions of God's wrath against those who oppose him. This series of events and calamities, both natural and spiritual, came together with the revealing of the scroll with seven seals. Each seal unfolds God's plan - [The Seven Trumpets - Part 2 (Joel 2:1-13 and Revelation 9:20-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-trumpets-part-2) - INTRODUCTION The fifth and sixth trumpets symbolize demonic powers. They terrorize unbelievers with spiritual destruction and pain. These evil beings bring spiritual destitution and famine. They parallel the plague judgments of the Old Testament. The symbolic nature of the trumpets shows us unseen effects of demonic forces God permitted to punish rebellious sinners. While remaining - [The Seven Trumpets - Part 1 (Joshua 6:12-16; 20-21 and Revelation 8:6-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-trumpets-part-1) - INTRODUCTION The trumpets symbolize God's judgement against the enemies of God's people. These rebellious unbelieving sinners are those who persecute the believers of every generation, reject the gospel of Christ, and put down all those who support it. All those who were martyred by them are now in heaven and their prayers, like incense in - [The Great Silence (Zephaniah 1:7-17 and Revelation 8:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-silence) - INTRODUCTION The book of Revelation is an apocalyptic letter written by the apostle John. It is a prophetic book showing the important events that happened between the first and second coming of Jesus Christ. It contains cyclic visions which are meant to encourage those who are suffering persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ. - [The Seven Seals - Part 2 (Zechariah 6:1-8 and Revelation 6:12-17)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-seals-part-2) - INTRODUCTION We come now to the end. The sixth seal portrays to us the chilling end of all things from this created order. Life as we know it now faces a terrifying end. The Day of the Lord comes and nothing remains the same for it gets destroyed by fire (2 Peter 3:10). The great - [The Seven Seals - Part 1 (Zechariah 6:1-8 and Revelation 6:12-17)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-seven-seals-part-1) - INTRODUCTION Jesus is both our judge and king. He rules and brings everything into its consummating end. This includes the temporal judgments the whole of creation will suffer leading up to its end. The book of Revelation in chapters 6 and 7 shows us catastrophic events leading up the final destruction of everything we see - [Worthy is the Lamb (Ezekiel 1 and Revelation 5:11-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/worthy-is-the-lamb) - Introduction Before we begin our study of the book of the Revelation and preach on its significance, I would like to make a few points on the nature of the book and how it is best understood primarily from our reformed perspective. First, the book is apocalyptic. It contains visions and pictures meant to display - [Prayers for the Sick](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/prayers-for-the-sick) - Our church has recently experienced a rash of sickness, some of them serious, among members and families of members. I thought these prayers from various Books of Common Prayer will be useful in praying for them in our personal prayer times. In Time of Great Sickness and Mortality MOST MIGHTY AND MERCIFUL GOD, to Whom - [Seeing Clearly (2 Samuel 12:1-7 and Matthew 7:1-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/seeing-clearly) - INTRODUCTION We are down to the last two topics from the Sermon on the Mount. At this point, Jesus concludes by emphasizing the importance of seeing ourselves, others, and God from the proper perspective and challenges them to choose the path of the righteous. As disciples of Christ, He declares these are true to them - [The Cure to Anxiety (Psalms 46 and Matthew 6:19-34)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-cure-to-anxiety) - INTRODUCTION Jesus commands us his disciples to pray for his Kingdom. We are called to put his kingdom and its priorities first knowing fully well that God provides everything we will ever need. Yet despite of such assurance from, we often neglect to take hold of it and fail to live with contentment. This why - [The Lord's Prayer (Exodus 6:2-8 and Matthew 6: 9-15) - Part 3](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lords-prayer-part-3) - Introduction Let us close our topic about the Lord's Pray. We will continue our discussion about the fifth petition and end by explaining the six petition. These two completes the second three petitions of our first sermon point. After this, we will move to end with the conclusion and put a close to this whole - [The Lord's Prayer (Exodus 6:2-8 and Matthew 6: 9-15) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lords-prayer-part-2) - INTRODUCTION We continue our study of the Lord's Prayer. I draw heavily from Dr. Zacharias Ursinus' Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism for this. I find his exposition of this topic thorough and enlightening. Let us go through his explanation of the second three petition as well as the conclusion. The fourth to six petitions are - [The Lord's Day and COVID-19 (3rd Update)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/the-lords-day-and-covid-19-3rd-update) - Congregation of ZCRC (Imus), Grace and peace from our Triune God! We would like to update you again on our Lord's Day plans in relation to the COVID-19 situation. Sixty three (63) days has passed since our last letter and so far, here are the latest information related to and directly affecting our Lord's Day - [The Lord's Day and COVID-19 (1st Update)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/letter-about-the-lords-day-service-and-covid-19) - "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-25 Congregation of ZCRC(Imus), Grace and peace from God our Father and the - [The Lord's Day and COVID-19 (2nd Update)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/letter-about-the-lords-day-service-and-covid-19-update) - March 14, 2020 Congregation of ZCRC(Imus), Grace and peace from our Triune God! We would like to update you again on our Lord's Day service plans in relation to the COVID-19 situation. Last March 12, 2020, President Duterte placed Metro Manila under "community quarantine", following the Department of Health’s move to raise the Code red - [The Lord's Prayer - Part 1 (Exodus 6:2-8 and Matthew 6:9-15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lords-prayer-part-1) - Introduction We come now in our portion of Scripture where Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. In context, it is in section of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus exposes the Pharisee's hypocritical public praying ministry. Jesus wanted his hearers to understand the piety that result from being a member of God's kingdom. Rightly - [Canons of Dort with Rev. John Bouwers](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars-list/canons-of-dort-audio-john-bouwers) - The Canons of Dort is the third of the Doctrinal Standards of the Reformed Faith that we subscribe into. It is also known as the Five Articles Against the Remonstrants. It is adopted from the great Reformed Synod of Dordrecht in 1618-1619, which was held in response to the rise and spread of Arminianism that - [The Gospel-Remedy to Hypocrisy (Psalm 119:97-104 and Matthew 6:1-8; 16-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-gospel-remedy-to-hypocrisy) - Introduction Jesus ends his exposition of the law and now begins applying them in the lives of his disciples. He focuses their attention on the dangers of living inconsistent lives. Jesus exposes this sin of hypocrisy. Often Christians fall into sin even while maintaining outward religious respectability. They sometimes go through the motions when dispensing - [The Christian and the Law of God - Part 3 (Deuteronomy 19:15-21 and Matthew 5:33-48)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-christian-and-the-law-of-god-part-3) - INTRODUCTION We are ending our series on God's law with the second pair of three. A series of three's are learning methods used by the Jews to help with memorization. Last week we learned about the first pair of three's. They were specific prohibition from the law of God about murder, adultery, and divorce. We - [Intoxicating Grace (The Corruption of Man and How Conversion to God Happens)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/intoxicating-grace-the-corruption-of-man-and-how-conversion-to-god-happens) - Facebook Live Stream Event, May 1, 2020, Friday, 10:00 am Introduction “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." This quote is often attributed to Albert Einstein. For the famous physicist, insanity means repeatedly applying the wrong solution to a problem. The famous scientist, even though - [The Christian and the Law of God - Part 2 (Exodus 20:1-17 and Matthew 5:21-32)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christian-and-the-law-part-2) - Introduction A regenerate heart is made evident by loving God and others. It loves God and his laws. It obeys the law beyond externalization, from a changed disposition, and renewed desire. In particular, a regenerate believer obeys the law not only in a negative sense but positively in all that it implies. They desire to obey - [The Christian and the Law of God - Part 1 (Exodus 24:3-8 and Matthew 5:17-20)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christianandlawofgod) - Introduction The Reformers recovered the gospel from the superstitious and corrupt practices of the Medieval Christian church. The reformed church returned to pure preaching the Gospel, proper administration of the Sacraments and practice of church discipline. However, their efforts to reform Christendom was challenged by the Roman church. They encountered several responses and as expected - [Christ's Resurrection and Ours (Job 19:25 and Romans 1:1-7)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christs-resurrection-and-ours-job-1925-and-romans-11-7) - YouTube Live Stream recorded on April 12, 2020 Introduction I watched an online movie last year's Good Friday. It is about an atheist who wants to prove that Christianity is a hoax. In his attempt to do so, he ends up becoming a Christian in the end. The title of the movie was "A Case - [Mission Accomplished (Christ's Death and Man's Redemption Through It)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/mission-accomplished-christs-death-and-mans-redemption-through-it) - Youtube Live Streaming Video recorded April 10, 2020, Good Friday Introduction Suspension of Disbelief is "the temporary acceptance as believable events or characters that would ordinarily be seen as incredible. This is usually to allow an audience to appreciate works of literature or drama that are exploring unusual ideas." Whenever we are watching a movie, - [Christians Living in this World (Isaiah 42:6-19 and Matthew 5:13-16)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christians-living-in-this-world-isaiah-426-19-and-matthew-513-16) - Introduction We now come to the next topic after the Beatitudes. After hearing how God grants kingdom virtues to his people, we now transition in describing its result in the lives of Christians living in this world. Beginning at verse 11, Jesus shifts his address from a generic third person subject "those" to a specific - [Why We Sing “Gloria Patri” and Other Doxologies](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/why-we-sing-gloria-patri-and-other-doxologies) - First-time or infrequent visitors to our churches might be surprised by what we sing, read, pray and preach in our worship services. One notable surprise for them is our use of “Catholic” concepts such as the Invocation, Confession of Sin, Declaration of Pardon, and Catechism readings. We also use Latin words in our liturgy such - [The Beatitudes - Part 3b (Psalm 1 and Matthew 5:3-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-beatitudes-part-3b-psalm-1-and-matthew-53-10) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Finally, we are ending our sermon on the beatitudes. There are two more beatitudes left to expound. They both belong to third section of the poem. In context, these are kingdom qualities given by God and possessed by God's people. These characteristics are externalized in relation to God and others. Last - [The Beatitudes - Part 3a (Psalm 1 and Matthew 5:3-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-beatitudes-part-3a) - Sermon Manuscript By Rev. Lance Filio We come now to the third part of our preaching about the Beatitudes. Last week, we learned how this section from the Sermon on the Mount is divided into three parts. The first part deals with three internalized virtues granted by God. God gives it to those whom he - [The Beatitudes - Part 2 (Isaiah 9:1-7; Matthew 4:23-25 and 5:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-beatitudes-part-2) - Sermon Manuscript Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio We come now to our discussion of the actual beatitudes. Last week, we emphasized how each beatitude is applied to all believing Christian and all eight of them are applied to them as a whole. We also qualified the term "blessed" as a resulting state given by God - [The Beatitudes - Part 1 (Isaiah 9:1-7; Matthew 4:23-25 and 5:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-beatitudes-part-1) - Sermon Manuscript Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio The Sermon on the Mount is the teaching and preaching of our Lord Jesus Christ that belongs to the first of five parts of Matthew. It is the manifesto of Jesus and probably preached several times during his entire public ministry. In Matthew's gospel, he placed this entire - [The Church Militant: Armored and Armed (Ephesians 6:10-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-church-militant-armored-and-armed) - Sermon by Bro. Kirby Figueras (exhorter) - [Living A Life in Submission before God (Song of Solomon 2:16a and Ephesians 5:21-6:4)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/living-a-life-in-submission-before-god) - Sermon Outline Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Let me introduce our main topic for this morning by providing the context of our main text. Let us explore them by asking these particular questions: What does it mean to be filled by the Spirit? What is the relationship between gratitude and service? What does it mean - [Living a Life in Gratitude to God - Part 2 (Isaiah 60:1-3 and Ephesians 5:18-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/living-in-thanksgiving-to-god-part-2) - SERMON OUTLINE Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Last week, we learned that God calls us to live as his children bounded together by his love. As God's people, we are called to live in the light of this reality and the way to living like him is wisdom. We demonstrate our love for God as - [Living a Life in Gratitude to God (Isaiah 60:1-3 and Ephesians 5:18-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/living-in-thanksgiving-to-god) - Sermon Outline Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio We are back to our sermon series on the book of Ephesians and Lord-willing, we will complete it by March. As a review, we learned from chapter 4 how God sanctifies his people. He does it through Christ and by His Spirit. The Spirit enables us to put - [The End of Suffering (From ‘The Crook in the Lot’ by Thomas Boston)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-end-of-suffering-from-the-crook-in-the-lot-by-thomas-boston) - SERMON OUTLINE Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio To summarize last week's preaching, let us conclude by saying that the Proud and the Humble respond to afflictions in two opposite ways and attitude. Pride ruins everything for the Proud while humility brings peace to the Humble. While each of them experience affliction from the hand of providence, - [Humility in Afflictions (From 'The Crook in the Lot' by Thomas Boston)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/humility-in-afflictions-from-the-crook-in-the-lot-by-thomas-boston) - SERMON OUTLINE Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio God preserves, governs and concurs as a way of providence over his creation. He sovereignly plans and establishes the lives of every creature including his redeemed people. He allows adversity to happen so he can demonstrate to them his justice, mercy, as well as his grace and glory. - [The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston - The Proper View, Explanation, and Ordination of Afflictions - Part 2 (Eccle. 7:13 and 1 Peter 5:6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-crook-in-the-lot-by-thomas-boston-the-proper-view-explanation-and-ordination-of-afflictions-part-2) - SERMON OUTLINE Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Last Lord's Day, we learned about God's providence and sovereignty. We heard about God making the lot as well as the crooks in it and God gave us afflictions according to his purpose. We were exhorted to renew our minds when afflictions come and receive God comforting purposes over - [The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston - The Proper View, Explanation, and Ordination of Afflictions (Eccle. 7:13 and 1 Peter 5:6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-crook-in-the-lot-the-proper-view-explanation-and-ordination-of-afflictions) - SERMON OUTLINE Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio At every beginning of a new year, it is always good be reminded of God's good providence. While ending a year brings about in us feelings of gratitude and thanksgiving, for some reason, at beginning another year, we tend to start with worry and fear. What will happen - [Mothers Weeping, Children Rejoicing (Genesis 35:16-20; Jeremiah 31:10-17; Matthew 2:13-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/mothers-weeping-children-rejoicing) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Sermon Reading by Elder Andy Domondon, Prepared By Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Dear Congregation of Christ: Traditional Western Christianity commemorates the visitation by the wise men from the east after Jesus was born as the “Feast of the Epiphany.” “Epiphany” means “appearing,” because the visitation symbolizes Jesus' revelation of himself to Gentiles represented by - [God Blesses All the Nations Through the Son of Abraham (Genesis 22:9-18; 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8-19)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/god-blesses-all-the-nations-through-the-son-of-abraham) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio, Prepared By Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Congregation of Christ: Many people celebrate Christmas but have no idea what Christmas is all about. A Hobby Lobby commercial says, “Christmas is what you make it.” Christmas is all about “somewhere in my memory,” merrymaking, presents, stockings, Christmas trees, winter wonderland, and - [Glory to God! (Genesis 11:1-9; Luke 2:8-14; Acts 2:1-1)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/glory-to-god) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Sermon Reading by Elder Gani Ong, Prepared By Rev. Nollie Malabuyo In 1889, the race to build the tallest building in the modern world began when the 896- foot tall Eiffel Tower in Paris was built. Today, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the king of skyscrapers at 2,722 feet. - [The Star, The Magi, and The King (Micah 5:2-5 and Matthew 2:9-11)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/the-star-the-magi-and-the-king) - Introduction Let us begin our discussion of Christmas with an apology or defense. There are two popular objections against the celebration of Christ's birth I would like to briefly address. After which, I will positively lay down what we are celebrating every Christmas. As for the objections, the first comes from popular sub-Christian culture and - [A Kingdom Like No Other (Genesis 49:8-12; Matthew 1:1-2:12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/a-kingdom-like-no-other) - Sermon by Bro. Kirby Figueras (Candidate for ordination) In this sermon, bro. Kirby exhorts about God's everlasting and extravagant kingdom into which Christians belong through salvation in Jesus Christ. *Full sermon manuscript still unavailable - [The Christmas Tree (Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:22-24)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-christmas-tree) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Sermon Reading by Elder Ronald Fernando, Prepared By Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Every Christmas season, we never stop hearing naysayers that Christmas is a pagan holiday, or at least originated as a pagan festival. They argue that December 25 as the birthdate of Jesus was an adaptation of the pagan celebration of the winter - [United Under God's New Creation - Part 2 (Isaiah 63:7-14 and Ephesians 4:25-32)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/united-under-gods-new-creation-part-2) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio We learn Christ and his ways. His yoke is easy; his burden is light. Under the new covenant, we receive God's law from the hands of Christ. Paul exhorts us to exercise the work of Christ in sanctification by putting off the old man we inherited from Adam, renewing - [United Under God's New Creation (2 Kings 17:14-15 and Ephesians 4:17-24)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/united-under-gods-new-creation-part-1) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio We are united by God's love and in love, he builds us up with his gifts. As result, we walk according to his ways. As God's people, we living under God's new creation. We leave behold our former way of life and adopt a new way of living. This - [United by God's Gifts (Psalms 68:18-20 and Ephesians 4:7-16)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/united-by-gods-gifts) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio Our Triune God united us to him in love. As a result of our communion with him, we serve one another in humble and patient love. Yet more so, He who united us to him in love also unites us by the gifts distributes to build them up in love. - [United in God's Love (Leviticus 11:44-45 and Ephesians 4:1-6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/united-in-gods-love) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio Finally, we arrive at the peace section of the whole epistle. Paul after closing his grace section with a benediction proceeds to exhorting his congregation on the way grace is lived out. Peace or shalom, a life of spiritual well-being comes to us in ways we can demonstrate the - [God's Grace Transforms Our Walk (Ephesians 2:1-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/gods-grace-transforms-our-walk) - Preaching by Rev. Dr. Dennis Johnson (Sermon manuscript or outline unavailable) - [Christ The Covenant Mediator - A Reformation Conference](https://zcrcimus.org/events/christ-the-covenant-mediator-a-reformation-conference) - Zion Cornerstone Reformed Churches invite you to CHRIST THE COVENANT MEDIATOR A Reformation Conference on Covenant Theology EVENT DETAILS SPEAKER: Dennis Johnson, PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2019, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM WHERE: International Centre of Information Technology Education (ICITE) Building, 12 Orchard Rd. Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City REGISTRATION FEE: - [Paul's Gospel Prayer - Part 1 (Isaiah 66:12-14 and Ephesians 3:14-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/pauls-gospel-prayer-part-1) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio Paul started the epistle with a benediction and a prayer and at the end this grace section of chapters 1 to 3, he ends with a prayer then a benediction. It is an intentional inversion book ends commonly used by during their time. In the end, Paul focuses back - [Paul's Gospel Ministry - Part 2 (Isaiah 49:1-6 and Ephesians 3:1-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/pauls-gospel-ministry-part-2) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio Paul explains how God's grace calls him into ministry and enables him to understand by way of revelation the mystery of Christ. He points to the inclusion of Gentile believers together with Jewish Christian forms part of the people of God. His insight to gospel qualifies him to become - [Paul's Gospel Ministry - Part 1 (Isaiah 49:1-6 and Ephesians 3:1-13)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/pauls-gospel-ministry-part-1) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Lance Filio Paul ends his grace section with Ephesians chapter 3 explaining his calling for the ministry and praying for them who received his message to grow and to mature in it. For Paul, the inclusion of the Gentiles in the grand scheme of God's redemptive work signals a major movement - [Two Strikes… and You’re Out of the Promised Land! (Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13; 22-29; 1 Corinthians 10:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/two-strikes-and-youre-out-of-the-promised-land) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT By Rev. Nollie Malabuyo Strike three, and you’re out!” yells a baseball or softball umpire as a batter swings at a ball and misses for the third time. There is another “three strikes” law, but it is against criminals. In California, and in a few other states, there is a law nicknamed Three - [Keeping Our Confession and What We Believe Alive (Hebrews 4:14; Isaiah 52:7-9; Romans 10:5-15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/keeping-our-confession-and-what-we-believe-alive) - SERMON Manuscript By Rev. Napoleon Narag (Pastor, Pearl of the Orient Covenant Reformed Church) There is a common proverb that says; “It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you are sincere”. What is your take of this proverb? Do you agree? This proverb is very dangerous. We put premium on sincerity, because it’s - [In Christ Alone - Part 1 (Joel 2:28-32 and Ephesians 2:11-22)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/in-christ-alone-part-1) - Sermon Outline Introduction Our last sermon taught us how God individually applies God's grace in our lives in spite of being dead in sin. Theologically, we refer to this as the "ordo salutis" or order of salvation. However, we will end chapter two of the book of Ephesians learning not only about the order but - [For the Sake of His Name Who Knows Us by Name (Psalm 23:1-6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/for-the-sake-of-his-name-who-knows-us-by-name) - SERMON OUTLINE By Bro. Kirby Figueras (exhorter, WSCAL M.Div Graduate) The title of our sermon for this morning is For the Sake of His Name Who Knows Us by Name from Ps. 23:1-6. “1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me - [In Christ Alone - Part 2 (Isaiah 28:14-16 and Ephesians 2:11-22)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/in-christ-alone-part-2) - Sermon Outline By Rev. Lance Filio In Part 1, we heard about how God reconciled both Jews and Gentiles to himself. He did it through his Son's atoning work. Ephesians 2:13-16 uses temple language to demonstrate its reality. In the Holy temple of Jerusalem, God's presence lies at the center and for the Jewish people, they - [Justification Of The Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12 )](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/justification-of-the-ungodly) - SERMON OUTLINE Preached by Rev. Paulo Vasquez | Zion Cornerstone Reformed Churches - Pasig Introduction: Dr. Miroslav Volf, a Croatian theologian, wrote an article for Christianity today in 2000 with a title of, “Love Your Heavenly Enemy.” I would like to share you the first few sentences of the introduction: “When my Yale colleague Professor - [Once Dead, Now Alive (Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Ephesians 2:1-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/once-dead-now-alive) - Sermon Outline Sermon reading by Elder Isagani Ong | Written by Rev. Nollie Malabuyo In his book Chosen But Free, Norman Geisler writes, “Like a drowning person, a fallen person can reach out and accept the lifeline even though he cannot make it to safety on his own.” Really? Is a fallen, unregenerated person like - [By Grace Alone - Part 2 (Zephaniah 3:9-12 and Ephesians 2:1-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/by-grace-alone-part-2) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Introduction We are sinner saved by God's grace. We used to walk according to our sinful nature but God gave us the ability live for good works. We deserve God's wrath yet we received pardon and reconciliation. God's grace and mercy demonstrates God's love for his people. We will continue studying the rest - [By Grace Alone - Part 1 (Zephaniah 3:9-12 and Ephesians 2:1-10)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/by-grace-alone-part-1) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Introduction Paul petitions in chapter 1, verses 18-23 for the Ephesian congregation to understand the hope of our calling, the richness of God's grace, and mighty power of God exerted by Christ in his church. On Chapter 2, he explains in detail how God made these petitions a reality for them. Paul narrates - [Our Prayer of Thanksgiving (Numbers 6:22-27 and Ephesians 1:15-23)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/our-prayer-of-thanksgiving) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Introduction What do you pray for? What are you thankful about? Paul, after praising God for blessing his people with all the benefits of salvation, gave thanks to God for their response to his grace. He reports about their faith and love. After giving thanks, he continues asking several petitions. Paul requests for - [God's Blessing - Part 2 (Numbers 6:22-27 and Ephesians 1:3-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/gods-blessing-part-2) - SERMON MANUSCRIPT Introduction The Triune God blesses God's people. The blessing he provides benefits his people with election and then it results to the adoption and redemption of the elect. Verses 3-6 explains these to us and we heard it preached to us last week. This Lord's Day we will continue from adoption to redemption - [God's Blessing - Part 1 (Numbers 6:22-27 and Ephesians 1:3-6)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/gods-blessing-part-1) - Sermon MANUSCRIPT Introduction After opening with Salutation and Benediction, Paul opens his letter with a response of prayer in a form of praise. It is similar to the order of our worship. God speaks, his people listens and responds in praise and petition. When God's Word is read or preached, the congregation respond in praise and thanksgiving. - [God's Benediction (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 and Ephesians 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/gods-benediction) - Sermon Outline Introduction Our preaching for this morning focuses on first two verses from the 1st chapter of Paul's letter to the Ephesian believers. It is the author's formal salutation to his readers or hearers in a congregation formed during his missionary visit to their city. While Paul followed the customary ancient formal greeting, he - [The Sacrament of Holy Baptism (Genesis 17:9-14 and Colossians 2:11-12)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/the-sacrament-of-holy-baptism-genesis-179-14-and-colossians-211-12) - Introduction I grew up in a church where I was baptized as an infant. I remember looking at my old personal album and seeing a picture of me as a young baby being carried by my Mom in front of the altar where I was baptized. With us then was my Dad and my grandfather - [Pursuing Sexual Purity and Finding a Godly Spouse](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/sanctification/pursuing-sexual-purity-and-finding-a-godly-spouse) - Introduction Pursuing Sexual Purity and Finding a Godly Spouse are two topics when combined point to a larger theme of Wisdom. Wisdom, often associated with age, is perhaps the reason the organizing committee assigned this topic. It is their way of saying, “Pastor, you’re old so teach this topic!” So rather than denying the reality, I accepted - [The Role of Women in the Ministry of the Church - Part 1 (Proverbs 31:26-31 and 1 Peter 3:3-4)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/the-role-of-women-in-the-ministry-of-the-church-part-1-proverbs-3126-31-and-1-peter-33-4) - Introduction Before we proceed with our study of our topic this morning, let us lay down again the foundational principles we learned from our study of the Biblical Overseers. I will list down several statements which I believe is crucial in order for us to understand the role of women in the ministry of the church. - [The Role of Women in the Ministry - Part 2 (Proverbs 31:26-31 and 1 Peter 3:3-4)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/the-role-of-women-in-the-ministry-part-2-proverbs-3126-31-and-1-peter-33-4) - Introduction My wife reminded me introductions were supposed to be used as a way to ease the congregation into the theme and to prepare them for what lies ahead. Its purpose was to give the hearers some time to align themselves with the flow of ideas and to pace themselves as they get familiarized with the - [The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (Exodus 12:7-11 and Luke 22:14-21)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/the-sacrament-of-the-lords-supper-exodus-127-11-and-luke-2214-21) - Introduction I was an active member of our church. Since I was young, I got involved in several positions in the church, namely singing, leading, and teaching. I used to think the active involvement in the work of the ministry was the barometer of my spiritual growth. The more I serve, the more I can be - [The Three Marks of a True Minister of the Gospel](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-three-marks-of-a-true-minister-of-the-gospel) - In three previous sermons in this series on the doctrine of preaching, I have mentioned that the qualifications most-often required of pastors today are his personal and leadership skills. The catchwords are innovative, progressive, team leader/builder, dynamic, catalytic, and relevant. So very little is mentioned about his doctrinal convictions or preaching the gospel. Are churches looking - [Ang Saligan ng Pamamahala sa Iglesia (Foundational Statements of Church Government)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/ang-saligan-ng-pamamahala-sa-iglesia-foundational-statements-of-church-government) - 1. Ang iglesia ay pag-aari ni Kristo, ang Tagapamagitan ng Bagong Kasunduan. (The church is the possession of Christ, who is the Mediator of the New Covenant.) Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25-27 2. Bilang Tagapamagitan ng Bagong Kasunduan, si Kristo ang ulo ng iglesia. (As Mediator of the New Covenant, Christ is the Head of the - [Growing An Ordinary Church (Isaiah 28:14-16 at Matthew 16:13-25)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/growing-an-ordinary-church-isaiah-2814-16-at-matthew-1613-25) - Introduction The story is not mine to tell. But it fits well to illustrate our theme this afternoon so I will use it. Two months ago, I received a message from Deacon Clark Añora asking for help with his car crisis. As you might all know, Clark recently bought a new car and learning his - [Why an Evening Service on the Lord's Day? (Psalms 92:1-2 and Acts 20:7)](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/church/why-an-evening-service-on-the-lords-day-psalms-921-2-and-acts-207) - This pattern set for us in Scripture was in line with the morning and evening sacrifices made by the Levites found in Numbers 28. The purpose was for corporate worship (Leviticus 8:3). Introduction I grew up attending three services weekly. These include a Mid-week service and twice on the Lord's Day with Morning and Vesper - [The Great High Priest and His Holy Congregation (Hebrews 10:11-14 and Jeremiah 31:33-34)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-great-high-priest-and-his-holy-congregation-hebrews-1011-14-and-jeremiah-3133-34) - Introduction When I first heard from our elders about FRC Shopping Mall's sudden decision to cancel our monthly rental agreement, I was shocked. I was at the office that time and even during meetings I cannot concentrate because my mind is somewhere else. I was discouraged and needed encouragement. We just settled in after spending a month renovating the place and just - [The People of God Justified By Faith Until the End (Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:13-16)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-people-of-god-justified-by-faith-until-the-end-genesis-221-19-hebrews-1113-16) - Introduction How does a believer live by faith? It is easy to say we believe God and his Word when his providence allows to live comfortably and without any problems. But when disaster strikes or when a crisis take over our lives can we still hold on to God and his promises to us? Do - [The Discipline of God's People (Ezekiel 34:11 16 and Hebrews 12:1 12)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-discipline-of-gods-people-ezekiel-3411-16-and-hebrews-121-12) - Introduction How we persevere in the end? What is the relationship of our union with Christ with his benefits? How does God sanctify his people? What happens when he disciplines us? Can we really trust God will preserve his people? These are the questions the preacher of Hebrews will answer as he continues to exhort God's people - [Life is Fifteen Minutes of Vanity](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/life-is-fifteen-minutes-of-vanity) - Sermon Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 (text); Romans 8:18-25 Related Downloads Sermon transcript (PDF) "Introduction to Ecclesiastes" (PDF) Why should we live with such hurry and waste of life … When we are unhurried and wise, we perceive that only great and worthy things have any permanent and absolute existence … Things do not change, we change.” Henry - [Liturgy for May 5, 2013—Installation of Officebearers/Communion](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-may-5-2013-installation-of-officebearerscommunion) - This Lord's Day, we will have the Installation Service for our newly-elected Elders (Messrs. Ronald Fernando and Isagani Ong) and deacons (Messrs. Elmer Sarmiento and Orlando Libres). We thank our Lord Jesus Christ that he has provided faithful and gifted men to serve his church. Preaching: ENTERING INTO WORSHIP* Call to Worship Psalm 103:1-4* Invocation - [Trinity-Pasig Covenant Reformed Church Retreat](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/trinity-pasig-covenant-reformed-church-retreat) - On April 27-28, 2013, the Imus and Pasig congregations went away to cool and scenic Tagaytay City for fellowship and recreation (and to escape the heat of Metro Manila). We camped overnight at Nature Discovery Camp overlooking picturesque Taal Lake, although setting up the biggest tent in the dark took some effort. We arrived at - [Why is Our Worship So Serious?](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/why-is-our-worship-so-serious) - Here in San Diego county we have a weekly magazine called The San Diego Reader. It is a magazine primarily concerned with the cultural scene in the county. One aspect of the culture that gets some ink is religion. Until recently, Jewish reporter Mr. Abe Opincar went from house of worship to house of worship - [The Lord's Day as Our Sabbath Delight and Rest](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-lords-day-as-our-sabbath-delight-and-rest) - The Fourth CommandmentGenesis 2:1-3; Isaiah 58:13-14 (text); Hebrews 4:1-4August 26, 2012 • Download PDF sermon Today is the Lord’s Day. The Bible commands believers to remember and honor the Lord's Day, the Christian Sabbath. But there are many who call themselves Christians who ignore and even deliberately violate this commandment. They only join their church's worship - [Things to Read & Know Before Partaking of the Lord's Supper With Us](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/things-to-read-know-before-partaking-of-the-lords-supper-with-us) - Every first Lord's Day of the month, we have a holy feast for our souls as we partake of the Lord's Supper. You are invited to partake of this holy food with us if you read—and agree with—the following articles: "Four Views of the Lord's Supper." Our view is the last one presented. (Download PDF)We - [Officebearer Installation & Church Organization](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/officebearer-installation-church-organization) - What a blessed Lord's Day at Trinity Covenant Reformed Church! Two elders and two deacons were installed to their ministries, partook of the Lord's Supper, and had merienda fellowship after the worship service. We declare, moreover, that we not only reject all errors that militate against this doctrine and particularly those which were condemned by - [PDF Booklets About Our Church's Doctrines And Worship](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/church/pdf-booklets-about-our-churchs-doctrines-and-worship) - When you visit our church on the Lord's Days, you're welcome to get a free copy of the following booklets from our literature table. These booklets are intended for you to know us better. You may also download these booklets below. To print them in booklet form, print pages 1-2 double-sided (back-to-back), pages 3-4 double-sided, - [Watchmen for God's People](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/watchmen-for-gods-people) - Christ's blood was required of him by his Father in heaven—not because he failed in his watchman’s duties, not because he did not listen to God’s commandments—but because he willingly took the blood of his people’s sins on his hands. He was bloodied and murdered on account of his people’s wickedness—blood for blood, but his - [Liturgy for May 12, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-may-12-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! * Those who are able, please stand. God Speaks People Respond ENTERING INTO WORSHIP * Call to Worship: Psalm 19:1-6 * Invocation: Psalm 124:8 * Salutation: Romans 1:7 * Opening Prayer: Based on Psalm 19:14 * Song of Praise: - [New Location Starting May 19, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/new-location-starting-may-19-2013) - Starting this Lord's Day, May 19, 2013, Trinity Covenant Reformed Church will be having its worship services in a new location. We will be using a covered court owned by Care Fitness Center and Gym. See location map, directions and photo below. The address is: Lolo Berong Compound Nueno Ave., Imus, Cavite DIRECTIONS from Bacoor: - [First Worship Service at New Location](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/first-worship-service-at-new-location) - On May 19, 2013, we held our first worship service at our new location in one of the busiest parts of Imus, Cavite. Though a bit warmer since it's still the hot season, everyone agrees that it's bigger and quieter, with a lot of trees around the place. We praise God for this good gift - [Is Work Vanity?](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/is-work-vanity) - Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 (text); Ephesians 6:5-8May 19, 2013 • Download this PDF sermon Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, we began our study of the Book of Ecclesiastes with an introduction on why the author says that all of life is meaningless. First, he says that wisdom and knowledge is meaningless because all have the same - [Liturgy for June 2, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-june-2-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! * Those who are able, please stand. God Speaks People Respond ENTERING INTO WORSHIP * Call to Worship: Psalm 75:1-5, 9-10 * Invocation: Psalm 124:8 * Salutation: Romans 1:7 * Opening Prayer * Song of Praise: To Thee, O - [Liturgy for June 9, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-june-9-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy God Speaks People Respond ENTERING INTO WORSHIP * Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-7, 13-20 * Invocation: Psalm 124:8 * Salutation: 1 Corinthians 1:2-3 * Opening Prayer * Song of Praise: Come, - [Liturgy for June 16, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-june-16-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy God Speaks People Respond ENTERING INTO WORSHIP * Call to Worship: Psalm 111:1-9 * Invocation: Psalm 124:8 * Salutation: Romans 1:7 * Opening Prayer * Song of Praise: O Give the - [Liturgy for June 23, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-june-23-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy God Speaks People Respond ENTERING INTO WORSHIP * Call to Worship: Psalm 15:1-5 * Invocation: Habakkuk 2:20 * Salutation: 1 Peter 1:1-2 * Opening Prayer * Song of Praise: Who, O - [Liturgy for July 21, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-july-21-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! Liturgical Element of the Week: This week, we begin focusing on each of the liturgical elements. We start with the Call to Worship. What is it, and why? § * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy God - [2nd Anniversary Worship Service and Thanksgiving](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/2nd-anniversary-worship-service-and-thanksgiving) - Mark your calendar! You are cordially invited to a worship service to commemorate God's mighty work in our church's two years of service in the Kingdom of Christ. Where We Are: - [Liturgy for September 1, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-september-1-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! Liturgical Element of the Week: This week, we begin focusing on each of the liturgical elements. We start with the Offerings. What is it, and why? § * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy God Speaks People - [Liturgy for September 8, 2013, 2nd Anniversary Service](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-september-8-2013-2nd-anniversary-service) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! Liturgical Element of the Week: This week, we begin focusing on each of the liturgical elements. We start with the singing the Psalms. What is it, and why? § * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy (booklet with - [2nd Church Anniversary Service and Celebration](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/2nd-church-anniversary-service-and-celebration) - On the Lord's Day, September 8, 2013, Trinity Covenant Reformed Church in Imus, Cavite held its regular Sunday adult class and worship service. But it was also a thanksgiving service for God's faithfulness to the church in its first two years. The theme of the service was from Jude 3, "Contending for the Faith that - [Liturgy for October 13, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-october-13-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! Liturgical Element of the Week: This week, we focus on the "Why Do We Sing the Psalms?" § * Those who are able, please stand. Download PDF liturgy God Speaks People Respond ENTERING INTO WORSHIP * Call to Worship: Psalm - [November 3, 2013: Trumpeting the Gospel of the Reformation](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/november-3-2013-trumpeting-the-gospel-of-the-reformation) - Download this liturgy (PDF). Pages 1 and 2 should be printed double-sided. Page 3 should be printed on both sides and cut into half to make it a bulletin insert. § Entering Into Worship * Responsive Call to Worship: Psalm 46:1, 7, 9, 10; 34:3 Minister: God is our refuge and strength, a very present - [Liturgy for January 5, 2014](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-january-5-2014) - Preaching: Rev. Nollie Malabuyo * All who are able, please stand. Entering Into Worship * Call to Worship Psalm 127:1-5 * Invocation Psalm 124:8 * Salutation 1 Timothy 1:2; 1 Peter 1:2 Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ in the power and fellowship of - [Forms for the Baptism of Infants](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/form-for-the-baptism-of-infants) - Therefore, God formerly commanded to circumcise them, which was a seal of the covenant and of the righteousness of faith; as also Christ embraced them, laid His hands upon them, and blessed them (Mark 10:16). Since, then, baptism has replaced circumcision as the sign and seal of the covenant (Col. 2:11-13), the children should - [Liturgy for June 1, 2014 (with baptism)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-june-1-2014-with-baptism) - Entering into God's Presence * Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-8 * Invocation: Psalm 124:8 ALL: Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. * God's Greeting: 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14 Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ in the power - [3rd Church Anniversary and Celebration](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/3rd-church-anniversary-and-celebration) - On the Lord's Day, September 14, 2014, Trinity Covenant Reformed Church in Imus, Cavite held its regular Sunday adult class and worship service. But it was also a thanksgiving service for God's faithfulness to the church in its first three years. Rev. Lance Filio preached the sermon on the theme, "Foundational Statements of Church Government" - [Liturgy for 3rd Anniversary Service (September 14, 2014)](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-3rd-anniversary-service-september-14-2014) - [The Harvest of Good and Bad Seed](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-harvest-of-good-and-bad-seed) - Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 (text); Daniel 12:1-4a © Rev. Nollie Malabuyo • November 16, 2014 Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ: Many Last week, we were introduced to the Parables of Jesus and how they are about the establishment, growth and consummation of the kingdom of God. - [Be Ready, for the "Thief" in the Night is Coming](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/be-ready-for-the-thief-in-the-night-is-coming) - Psalm 37:34; Luke 12:35-48 (text) © November 30, 2014 • Pasig Covenant Reformed Church • Trinity Covenant Reformed Church • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction Dear people of God: You're probably wondering about the strange title I chose for this sermon. We've all heard of the text in 1 Thessalonians 5:2 that says, “the day of the Lord will - [Schedule of Songs for Christmas Series](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/schedule-of-songs-for-christmas-series) - Join us for joyful and reverent worship of God the Father and His Son Incarnate on December 7, 14, 21 and 28. The words and music of these psalms and hymns will be published later. December 7: “A Horn of Salvation” (Psalm 18:2; Luke 1:67-71) Song of Praise: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” #331:1-4 (Psalter Hymnal) Song - [Liturgy for December 7, 2014](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-december-7-2014) - Download bulletin (PDF) Welcome Entering into God's Presence * Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 * Invocation: Psalm 121:1-2 Minister: We lift up our eyes to the hills. From where does our help come? ALL: Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. * God's Greeting: Titus 1:2 Grace and peace from God the - [Liturgy for January 24-25 Joint Retreat](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-january-24-25-joint-retreat) - "Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame." ~ Hebrews 12:2 Download this bulletin (PDF) Page 1 • Page 2 Click each image to enlarge - [5 Reasons Why We Prefer Not to Have Godparents for Our Children](https://zcrcimus.org/blogs/reformed-christianity/5-reasons-why-we-prefer-not-to-have-godparents-for-our-children) - Some people noted that our infant baptisms do not include godparents. Because ninongs and ninangs are so entrenched in the Philippine culture, we do not prohibit parents from asking their relatives or friends to be godparents. But we also instruct the parents about the reasons why we prefer not to have godparents for their children. - [Liturgy for July 12, 2015](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-july-12-2015) - In the covenant of grace, God’s people receive life as a gift through faith in the perfect work of Christ our Mediator. But in the covenant of works, Adam would merit life by his obedience to the terms of the covenant. ~ Michael G. Brown and Zach Keele, Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored (Reformed Fellowship, - [Check Out Our New TAGALOG Worship Bulletin](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/check-out-our-new-tagalog-worship-bulletin) - Recently, a visiting minister from the States noticed the worship service bulletins of Pasig and Imus Zion Cornerstone Reformed Church. He appreciated that our bulletin had a short explanation of each element/circumstance of the worship service. He also commended our adherence to the Regulative Principle of Worship's dialogical format of worship. Now, Rev. Lance - [“The Golden Chain of Our Salvation”](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/the-golden-chain-of-our-salvation) - An Introduction to the Canons of Dort Join us in a whole day study of these important Biblical doctrines as summarized in this 1619 Reformed confession. This seminar will be taught by Rev. John A. Bouwers, whose goal is “that by God’s grace the students come to a deeper appreciation of the powerful and - [Canons of Dort - Part 3: Our Need for Sovereign Love](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/part-iii-our-need-for-sovereign-love) - Speaker: Rev. JOHN A. BOUWERS • FEBRUARY 13, 2016 As we come in our study of the Canons of Dort to the third head of doctrine, we see that we have come to that point where the Canons, and indeed the Canon (of Scripture) have been turned against us. This section of the Canons deals with the - [Canons of Dort - Part 4: The Power of Sovereign Love](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/part-iv-the-power-of-sovereign-love) - Speaker: Rev. JOHN A. BOUWERS • FEBRUARY 13, 2016 When we have properly understood the condition of man in his sinfulness, we are ready, and eager, to move on and consider the deliverance that God accomplishes and applies in the lives of His people. So far, in articles 1-5 of this section III/IV of the Canons we - [Canons of Dort - Part 5: The Perseverance of Sovereign Love](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/part-v-the-perseverance-of-sovereign-love) - Speaker: Rev. JOHN A. BOUWERS • FEBRUARY 13, 2016 As we come in our study to the final head of doctrine of the Canons, hopefully by now it has become obvious not only that our God is an awesome God, but also, that these glorious teachings about His sovereignty and His grace are tremendously good for us. - [Canons of Dort - Part 1: The Sovereign Love](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/part-i-the-sovereign-love) - Speaker: Rev. JOHN A. BOUWERS • FEBRUARY 13, 2016 The question is this: Upon what basis does God choose us? Does He like the color of our eyes, our hair, or our skin? No, it is clear that God has chosen men and women from out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation (Revelation 5:9). The - [Canons of Dort - Part 2: The Sacrifice of Sovereign Love](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/part-ii-the-sacrifice-of-sovereign-love) - Speaker: Rev. JOHN A. BOUWERS • FEBRUARY 13, 2016 "But God, who is rich in mercy, does not leave us to ourselves at this point. Article two goes on and says: [God] has been pleased of His infinite mercy to give His only begotten Son for our Surety, who was made sin, and became a curse for - [2016 Joint Retreat Gallery](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/2016-joint-retreat-gallery) - On May 21-22, 2016, Zion Cornerstone Reformed Churches in Imus and Pasig held a join retreat at Rizal Re-Creation Center in Rizal, Laguna. To see a gallery of pictures, go to this Facebook page. The theme of the retreat is shown in this poster: - [Rev. Dr. Iain Duguid Preaching at Our Anniversary Service](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/rev-dr-iain-duguid-preaching-at-our-anniversary-service) - On August 28, 2016, Rev. Dr. Iain Duguid, Old Testament Professor at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the guest preacher at the Joint Anniversary Service of Zion Cornerstone Reformed Churches in Imus and Pasig. ZCRC (Imus) praised God for its 5th anniversary, and ZCRC (Pasig) for its 8th anniversary. Rev. Duguid preached on - [Joint Christmas Service and Fellowship](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/joint-christmas-service-and-fellowship) - On December 11, 2016, 2-6 PM, our Pasig and Imus congregations will hold a joint Christmas Service and Fellowship. The venue is Villar Sipag Center, C-5 Extension Road, Brgy Pulang Lupa I, Las Pinas, MM. All are welcome to join our commemoration of the Incarnation of Savior and Lord Jesus Christ! Here's the Google Maps - [Liturgy for Joint Christmas Service and Fellowship](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/liturgy-for-joint-christmas-service-and-fellowship) - Everyone is welcome to join our joyful commemoration of the birth of Jesus our Savior on December 11, 2016. The worship service is from 2:30-4:00 PM, followed by fellowship activities at 4:00-6:00 PM. To give our visitors an idea of what to expect in this worship service, here is our bulletin: - [The Christ-Child Fulfills the Law](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-christ-child-fulfills-the-law) - Jesus was Joseph's and Mary's firstborn son, and he had to be redeemed with a sacrifice, “as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.’” Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16 (text); Leviticus 12:1-8; Luke 2:21-24 © Rev. Nollie Malabuyo December 11, - [Zion Cornerstone Reformed Churches Update](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/zion-cornerstone-reformed-churches-update) - Zion Cornerstone Reformed Churches: Imus, Cavite • Pasig, Metro Manila Download this page (PDF) December 2016—A blessed Christmas greeting to you from the brothers and sisters in the Philippines! May this Christmas season renew your comfort and joy in the good news that our Savior Jesus Christ has come into the world to save his - [Esther: Hidden, Silent Providence](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/esther-hidden-silent-providence) - Genesis 50:20; Esther 1:1-22; Hebrews 1:3; Romans 8:28; Acts 2:23; Acts 14:16; HC 27 & 28 February 4, 2018 ● Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Did you know that the Book of Esther was not well-received in the first 700 years of the church, with no commentaries written on it? That Martin - [New Place, Old Path: A Pastor's Reflection on ZCRC and Church Growth](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/new-place-old-path-a-pastors-reflection-on-zcrc-and-church-growth) - It happened again. By God's providence, ZCRC(Imus) is moving to a new and more spacious place. This is the third move since its establishment and so far, the church experiences modest increase in membership. What contributed to the growth? Moving forward, what are the plans to sustain it? Since the planting of the church, the - [SERMON SERYE PARA SA TAONG 2016](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/sermon-serye-para-sa-taong-2016) - Ang nag-iisang gawa ng persona ng Anak ng Dios ang nagligtas sa atin mula sa kasalanan at kamatayan at nagdulot sa atin ng tunay na katuwiran na nararapat para sa buhay na pang-walang hanggan. Tunghayan natin at pakinggan ang mga pahayag ng Salita ng Dios patungkol sa ang unang bahagi sa buhay ni Hesu Kristo - [Kaayusan sa Pagsamba—July 28, 2013](https://zcrcimus.org/updates/kaayusan-sa-pagsamba-july-28-2013) - Come, join us as we worship a holy and gracious God with reverence and joy! Liturgical Element of the Week: This week, we focus on one of the prayers in worship—the Confession of Sin. What is it, and why? § * Sa markang ito, tatayo ang kongregasyon. Download PDF liturgy Ang Dios ay Nagsasalita Ang Tugon - [Ang Kapahayagang Cambridge (The Cambridge Declaration) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/ang-kapahayagang-cambridge-the-cambridge-declaration-2) - What is "The Cambridge Declaration?" In his May 11, 1996 article in World Magazine, "God and Man at Cambridge," Joe Maxwell writes about the founding of The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. In this opening Declaration, the ACE indicts American evangelicalism's lack of theological mooring. Here are the first few paragraphs of his article: Worries that - [Ang Kapahayagang Cambridge (The Cambridge Declaration) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/seminars/ang-kapahayagang-cambridge-the-cambridge-declaration) - On April 20, 1996, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (ACE) met in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and issued a document called "The Cambridge Declaration." In this document, the ACE calls all evangelicals "to turn away from the worldly methods it has come to embrace, and to recover the Biblical doctrines of the Reformation." ANG KAPAHAYAGANG CAMBRIDGE PART 1 - - [Biblical Qualifications for Men in Office (Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Tim 3:1-7) - Part 1](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/biblical-qualifications-for-men-in-office-deuteronomy-1714-20-and-1-tim-31-7-part-2) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction I remember being asked years ago what it means to be "biblical". The term has been tossed haphazardly nowadays and much confusion arises. Is the mere mention of a word makes it biblical? Who determines if its qualities? Well simply put, it is the Word of God as a whole - [Christ is the Lord of Sabbath (Exodus 31:12-18 at Hebrews 4:1-11; Mark 2:23-28)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christ-is-the-lord-of-sabbath-exodus-3112-18-at-hebrews-41-11-mark-223-28) - By Rev. Lance Filio The Sign of Rest When summer comes, the change in season is most welcome. The summer heat prompts us to happily visit the latest and most exotic beaches and resort. For most people, it has become a sign of rest and recreation. A time of a long vacation - [Christ is Better (Psalms 110 and Hebrews 1:1-2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/christ-is-better-psalms-110-and-hebrews-11-2) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Growing up, my parents restricted my lifestyle. So I learned to live within the means. Because of our small family budget, we adjusted and spent only on essentials. I have no complaints. When I was young, I never wanted more, so I settled with what we have. Yet as I - [Know Why We Believe in Christianity Alone (Isaiah 45:5-6 and John 14:6-7)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/know-why-we-believe-in-christianity-alone-isaiah-455-6-and-john-146-7) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Religious talk in group discussion makes people nervous. I remember eating dinner with colleagues when a debate about religion ensued. Suddenly, it becomes a hot topic. It created tension and ended unpleasantly. Immediately, it goes from bad to worst. It will not surprise me if the verbal sword-fighting ends with a - [Know Why We Believe in Jesus (Psalms 24:7-10 and Revelation 5:11-14)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/know-why-we-believe-in-jesus-psalms-247-10-and-revelation-511-14) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction We have come now to the most crucial question in the Christian belief system and it is the identity of our central figure - Jesus Christ. In order for us to list down the reasons for believing in him, we need to determine first what we believe about Him. Every generation - [Life in Gratitude to God (Psalms 106:1-3 and James 2:14-26)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/life-in-gratitude-to-god-psalms-1061-3-and-james-214-26) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Filipinos are well-known for their positive and negative traits. Positively, we are considered to be hospitable, fun-loving and caring people. As part of the larger culture in Asia, we are also known for our "honor-shame" culture - "Amor propio, Delikadesa at Pagtanaw ng utang na loob." These values show the - ["Know Why We Believe in God" (Isaiah 55:8-9 and 1 Peter 3:15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/know-why-we-believe-in-god-isaiah-558-9-and-1-peter-315) - by Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Finally, the president made some concessions in his controversial speeches about religion. He admitted in public that he does believe in God and explained his personal view about Him. Because of the backlash he received, he realized that while the nation is still generally religious, they are not ready with - [Know Why We Believe in the Bible (Psalms 119:105 and 1 John 1:1-5)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/know-why-we-believe-in-the-bible-psalms-119105-and-1-john-11-5) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction The president once again puts religion on center stage when he asked his audience to prove the existence of God by producing a selfie picture with him. At first, I thought, is this fake news? However, when I search the internet and saw articles from reputable social media news agency, - [Know Why We Believe (Isaiah 55:8-9 and 1 Peter 3:15)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/know-why-we-believe-isaiah-558-9-and-1-peter-315) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Religion took the center stage in the Philippines when the President made a blasphemous remark against God. Duterte called God stupid for allowing Adam and Eve to get tempted and to sin against him when they were in the garden. During his speech, he also questioned the doctrine of - [Biblical Overseers (Numbers 11:16-17 and Acts 20:28)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/biblical-overseers-numbers-1116-17-and-acts-2028) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction I was elected and appointed as the head of the elders of my home church before I answered the call to become a pastor. I remember being the youngest member of the group and practically knows nothing about the principles and practice of eldership. During this, I am experienced - [The Work of an Overseer (Isaiah 40:9-11 and John 10:11-18)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-work-of-an-overseer-isaiah-409-11-and-john-1011-18) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction I grew up in the church without having any real experience of formal guidance from an office-bearer. Except the parenting of my own father and mother, and even more so by some older matured Christian who occasionally encouraged me along the way, I essentially learned how to independently take care - [Our Mystical Union with Christ (Song 2:16; Ephesians 3:32)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/our-mystical-union-with-christ-song-216-at-ephesians-332) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Last night, I had a very unusual dream. I dreamed that I was studying for a sermon and the topic was Union with Christ. It was not unusual for me to dream every night. Although, when I dream I usually forget them right away in the morning. But having - [Lord's Day 12: Christ and the Christian (Isaiah 61:1 and Romans 12:1)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/lords-day-12-christ-and-the-christian-isaiah-611-and-romans-121) - As Prophet, Christ fully revealed God to us; as Priest, Christ reconciled us to God through his sacrifice; and as King, Christ ruled over his church through his word and Spirit. As members of Christ, we share in his offices. We receive the full potency of ministry as prophets, priests and kings. By Rev. - [Ang Mabuting Araw ni Haring Abram](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-mabuting-araw-ni-haring-abram) - Rev. Lance Filio• May 1, 2016 Dito makikita natin sa larawan ni Abraham ang katunayan kay Kristo na ating Hari at Tagapagligtas. Hindi alintana ang kapahamakang sasalubungin, pinili ng Dios Anak ang daan ng kamatayan at paghihirap, madala lamang tayo na kanyang mga pinili para sa kaligtasan, mula sa kapahamakan tungo sa kaligtasan: Sapagka't nang tayo - [Kuwarta o Kahon?](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/kuwarta-o-kahon) - Rev. Lance Filio• April 17, 2016 Kuwarta o Kahon? Ang ating mga pagpili o mga desisyon natin sa buhay ay nagpapakilala kung sino tayo at kung ano ang mahalaga sa ating buhay. May isang popular na laro nuon na ang tawag ay "Kuwarta o Kahon?". Madalas kapag isang kontestant ay ma-oofferhan na ng malaking halaga, isusuko - [Ang Paghahanda sa Manlalakbay](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-paghahanda-sa-manlalakbay) - Rev. Lance Filio• April 3, 2016 Ang Paghahanda sa Manlalakbay Katulad nating mga nanamapalataya sa ilalim ng kasunduan kay Kristo, si Abraham ay nabuhay din sa kasunduan ng biyaya. Bagama't ang katunayan ang nasa atin at kay Abraham ang pasimula ng pangako. Tayo, kasama niya, ay mga manlalakbay lamang sa lupa ngunit mga mamayanan naman - [Ang Muling Pagkabuhay ni Hesus](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-muling-pagkabuhay-ni-hesus) - Rev. Lance Filio• March 27, 2016 Ang Muling Pagkabuhay ni Hesus Ang paghihirap at kamatayan ni Kristo gayundin ang muling pagkabuhay ni Kristo, ay katotohanan sa atin na tayo ay matatalikod sa mga kasalanan at magtatagumpay dito at gayundin naman, ang pagalalay ng mga gawa ng kabanalan bilang pasasalamat sa Dios na ating manunubos. Ito ay - [Ang Buhay na Handog](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-buhay-na-handog) - Rev. Paulo Vasquez • March 20, 2016 (sermon delivered at ZCRC Pasig) - [Ang Kamatayan sa Krus](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-kamatayan-sa-krus) - Rev. Lance Filio• March 20, 2016 Ang Kamatayan sa Krus Ano ba ang kahalagahan ng dugo? Bakit mahalaga na dumanak ng dugo upang mapagbayaran ang kasalanan? Sa paglipat ng lumang tipan tungo sa bagong tipan, isang malahagang bagay ang ipinakilala sa atin ng Banal na Kasulatan, ang dugo ng hayop ang hindi sapat upang mapagbayaran ang - [Ang Huling Hapunan ni Kristo](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-huling-hapunan-ni-kristo) - Rev. Lance Filio• March 20, 2016 Ang Huling Hapunan ni Kristo Ang Banal na Hapunan para sa atin ngayon na nasa ilalim ng bagong tipan ni Kristo ay hindi lamang isang alaala ng kasaysayan, hindi lamang isang simbolo ng mga bagay na inaasam kundi ito ay isang katunayan na ating nararasanan. Bagama't hindi nakita ng - [Ang Gawa ng Dios kay Kristo sa ating Kaligtasan](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-gawa-ng-dios-kay-kristo-sa-ating-kaligtasan) - Rev. Lance Filio• February 28, 2016 Ang Gawa ng Dios kay Kristo sa ating Kaligtasan Bagamat ang pag-ibig ng Dios ang naging batayan ng ating kaligtasan, ang kanyang katuwiran naman ang naging dahilan kung bakit kinailangan ng kamatayan ng Anak ng Dios para maging kabayaran ng ating mga kasalanan. Ang kasalanan ng makasalanan ang - [Ang Pagiging Magulang sa Pananampalataya](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-pagiging-magulang-sa-pananampalataya) - Rev. Lance Filio• February 28, 2016 Ang Pagiging Magulang sa Pananamapalataya Sino ang tunay na magulang sa pananam-palataya? Sila yaong may kaugyan kay Kristo ang nagiisang punong-baging sa ubusan ng Dios. Kung paanong ang puno gayundin ang bunga, sila ang mga banal sapagkat ang Dios na siyang nakaugnay sa kanila ay banal. Ang kabalanan ng - [Ang Kapisanan ng mga Banal](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-kapisanan-ng-mga-banal) - 1 Corinto 12; 1 Corinto 12:12-14 Rev. Lance Filio • February 21, 2016 Ang Kapisanan ng mga Banal Ang pakikipagkaisa natin kay Kristo (union with Christ) ang bayatan ng atin pakikipisan sa isa't-isa (communion of the saints). Ito ay hindi isang pagkakaisang katulad ng sa Banal na Trinidad kung saan ang bawa't isa ay magkaisang uri - [Ang Pagkakatawang-tao](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-pagkakatawang-tao) - Juan 1:14 (texto); Exodo 29:35-37;45-47 at Apokalipsis 21:1-4 Rev. Lance Filio • January 3, 2016 Panimula Sino ba si Hesu Kristo? Bakit mahalaga para ating pananampalataya na sagutin ang katunugang ito? Hindi ba sapat na mayroon tayong personal na relasyon sa Dios ng dahil sa kanya ngunit hindi naman natin siya kilala? Ang sabi ni Graeme - [Si Kristo: Ang Panginoon ng Sabbath](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/si-kristo-ang-panginoon-ng-sabbath) - Rev. Lance Filio • December 27, 2015 Ang Palatandaan ng Kapahingahan Sa tuwing sasapit ang bagong taon, karamihan sa atin ay nagdiriwang sa pamamagitan ng pagaalala sa mga naging pagpapala ng mga araw na dala ng kasalukuyang taon kasabay ng pangangako sa bagay na gagawing pagbabago sa darating na bagong taon. Puno ng pagasa, ang pagpapalit - [Si Kristo ang Katapusan ng Kautusan](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/si-kristo-ang-katapusan-ng-kautusan) - Rev. Lance Filio • December 6, 2015 Sino ang tagapamagitan ng luma at bagong tipan? Ayon sa kasaysayan ng pagkakaloob ng mga kautusan sa bayang Israel mula ng Dios duon sa bundok ng Sinai, ang mga tao ay binalot ng takot sa pagkarinig ang mga hinihinging pagsunod mula sa kanila patungkol sa mga kautusang binanggit - [Ang Tawag ng Pananampalataya: Masdan Natin si Hesus!](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-tawag-ng-pananampalataya-masdan-natin-si-hesus) - Hebrews 12:2 (text); John 3:14; Numbers 21:9 Rev. Lance Filio • January 25, 2015 1. Sa anong klaseng pananampalataya ba tayo tinatawag na Dios patungkol kay Hesus? Hindi tayo tinatawag na Dios upang manamapalataya sa ating sariling pagsampalataya sapagkat ito ay maituturing na pagtitiwala sa sariling paggawa (ang sumampalataya) at alam natin mula sa Ephesians - [Ang Talinghaga ng May-Ari ng Ubasan](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/ang-talinghaga-ng-may-ari-ng-ubasan) - (The Parable of the Owner of the Vineyard) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 20:1-16 By Rev. Lance Filio • November 9, 2014 1. Ang Pagtawag sa mga Manggagawa "Sapagka't ang kaharian ng langit ay tulad sa isang tao na puno ng sangbahayan, na lumabas pagkaumagang- umaga, upang umupa ng manggagawa sa kaniyang ubasan. At nang makipagkasundo - [Our Great Salvation (Psalms 8 and Hebrews 2)](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/our-great-salvation-psalms-8-and-hebrews-2) - By Rev. Lance Filio Introduction There is an old game in the newspaper magazine I’ve enjoyed playing when I was young. A popular cartoonist named Larry Alcala made them. Larry created a cartoon segment in The Sunday Times called Slice of Life. In his comics segment, he illustrates the busy everyday life in the Philippines. - [Biblical Qualifications for Men in Office (Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Tim 3:1-7) - Part 2](https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/biblical-qualifications-for-men-in-office-deuteronomy-1714-20-and-1-tim-31-7-part-1) - by Rev. Lance Filio Introduction Nobody wants to receive discipline. I remember growing up, whenever we are being disciplined by older people in the church, I find correcting appalling. Considering I saw myself to be a well-behaved child, I did not want to receive reprove. Growing up to be an adult did not change my ## Pages - [Home](https://zcrcimus.org/) - As a Reformed Church, we proclaim the historic Christian faith in the Philippines. 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