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24/05/2026

TITLE: “Oo, Galit Ako!” (James 1:19–20)

Earlier, we reflected on something very real and relatable: anger.

The Bible acknowledges that anger is a normal human emotion. We all get angry. We all get hurt. But Scripture reminds us that while anger itself may not be sinful, what we do with our anger matters greatly.

1. Do not let your anger consume you.

Anger can quickly take over our minds, words, decisions, and actions if we are not careful. That is why James reminds us to be:
• quick to listen
• slow to speak
• slow to become angry

Not every emotion needs an immediate reaction. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is pause, pray, and let God calm our hearts before responding.

Because when anger consumes us, we may end up saying and doing things that no longer honor God.

2. Choose righteousness over rage.

When we are hurt, our natural tendency is often revenge, retaliation, or bitterness. But God calls us to something higher.

Remember:
- God sees.
- God knows.
- God is just.

Instead of allowing anger to push us toward vengeance, we are called to trust God and pursue the righteousness that He desires.

Our anger should never lead us away from God’s character.

As we closed the message earlier, we reflected on Psalm 4:4: “Be angry, and do not sin.”

We can be angry, but we must not allow anger to control us or lead us into sin.

May we continue learning how to surrender our emotions to God, respond with wisdom, and choose righteousness over rage.

Because in everything we do, our lives should reflect the righteousness that God desires.

Soli Deo Gloria!

18/05/2026

"True Religion"

Main Text: James 1:26–27 (ESV)

Last Sunday, during our series break, we reflected on a deeply challenging and heart-searching message about what it truly means to follow God.

In a world where religion is often reduced to appearances, routines, or public image, the book of James reminds us that true faith goes much deeper—it begins in the heart and flows outward into the way we live and treat others.

1. True Religion is an Inward Inventory of Oneself

Before looking at others, Scripture first calls us to examine ourselves.

As people who claim to follow Christ, we must continually ask:

- Are our hearts truly aligned with God?
- Are our thoughts, motives, and attitudes honoring Him?
- Are we becoming more like Jesus, or just becoming more religious outwardly?

True religion is not about pretending to be perfect. It is about humbly allowing God to search our hearts and transform us from the inside out.

Because a genuine relationship with God will always affect the way we think, speak, and live.

2. This Inward Inventory Affects How We Relate to Others

What is happening inside our hearts eventually shows in how we treat people—especially the vulnerable, the hurting, and those often overlooked.

James reminds us that true faith expresses itself through:
💛 compassion
💛 kindness
💛 mercy
💛 genuine care for others

And this extends not only to people who agree with us, look like us, or believe exactly as we do—but to people in general.

We cannot claim to love God while harboring hatred, cruelty, arrogance, or indifference toward others.

True religion is not simply saying:
👉 “I love God.”

True religion is living in a way that reflects Him.

It means becoming true ambassadors of Christ:

- following in His footsteps
- being a good example
- extending grace
- doing good to others
- showing love even in difficult situations

Even toward people of different beliefs, backgrounds, or perspectives, we are still called to reflect the character of Jesus.

And honestly? That is much easier said than done.

But here is the good news:
God never asks us to walk His path alone.

His grace is always more than enough to:

- correct us
- strengthen us
- humble us
- equip us
- and teach us how to love like Christ

So as we move forward this week, may we not settle for outward religion alone.

May our faith be genuine, transforming, compassionate, and Christ-centered.

Because true religion is not merely about what we say we believe— it is about how clearly people can see Jesus in the way we live.

Soli Deo Gloria.

15/05/2026

"Happy Mother’s Day!"

Last Sunday, we took time to celebrate, appreciate, and honor the mothers and women in our lives as we reflected on God’s beautiful design for the family.

Main Text: 1 Peter 3:7

We were reminded that in God’s eyes, mothers are not “less than” or secondary in value. Scripture clearly teaches that wives are **co-heirs of the gracious gift of life** together with their husbands. This means that before God, both husband and wife share equal dignity, value, and inheritance in His blessing.

- Mothers are not just helpers in the household.
- They are partners in God’s divine design for the family.
- They are worthy of love, honor, gentleness, and respect.

As children, we were also reminded of the importance of giving equal respect and honor to our mothers just as we do to our fathers.

A healthy and God-honoring home is not built on the question:
“Which parent is more powerful?”

Rather, it is built on:
- mutual love
- mutual honor
- mutual respect

When fathers and mothers are both honored properly, families flourish in balance, peace, and unity.

And perhaps one of the most important reminders from the message was this:

📌 Express your love while you still can.

Life is short. Time moves quickly. Sometimes we assume there will always be another opportunity to say:

- “Thank you.”
- “I love you.”
- “I appreciate you.”

But today is already the best time.

So let us not withhold love, honor, affection, and gratitude from our parents—especially our mothers, whom God has used to nurture, sacrifice, care, and pray for us through the years.

Because when we honor our parents sincerely, we ultimately glorify God, the One who gave them to us.

To all the moms, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and mother figures in our community:

🌷 Thank you for your strength.
🌷 Thank you for your sacrifices.
🌷 Thank you for your love.

You are deeply appreciated, valued, and loved.

🙌 Soli Deo Gloria.

06/05/2026

📖 Sunday Service Recap

Series Break: “The Eve in All of Us”

Main Text: Genesis 2:18–25

Last Sunday, during our first series break, we reflected on a passage that is often misunderstood—but deeply rich in meaning and beauty.

As we studied Genesis 2 closely, we discovered that the original language of Scripture paints a powerful picture of the woman’s role in God’s design.

*Helper (ezer) — a word also used to describe God as the helper of Israel (Psalm 33:20)

*Fit (kenegdo) — meaning a corresponding counterpart

*Rib (tsela) — literally “side,” a word used for sacred and structural parts of the temple

*Built (banah) — intentional construction, something carefully designed and established

The language and imagery in Genesis emphasize something beautiful:

- Women were never an afterthought in God’s plan.
- They were intentionally, purposefully, and honorably created.

🌿 Possible Takeaways from the Passage
1. The woman completes the human identity.

Humanity was not declared complete until woman was created. Together, man and woman reflect the fullness of God’s created design.

2. Women are central to the mission, not an afterthought.

From the very beginning, women were positioned as active participants in God’s purposes—not secondary, not peripheral, but essential.

3. Women are divinely positioned at the center of covenant relationship.

The imagery of “side” reminds us of closeness, equality, partnership, and sacred connection.

The passage ultimately affirms that women stand at the heart of human flourishing—embodying both equality and indispensable partnership in God’s created order.

As we move forward this week, may we continue to honor one another as image-bearers of God, walking in humility, partnership, and grace.

Soli Deo Gloria.

02/05/2026

The Wisdom of the Cross (FINALE)

Sermon Title: The Weakness of the Cross”
(1 Corinthians 1:18–25)

We’ve come to the close of our series, and what a powerful reminder to end on:

- What looks like weakness to the world is actually the power of God.

1. God Works Differently from Us (Psalm 147:5)

The cross didn’t look like victory—it looked like defeat. It didn’t look wise—it looked foolish. But God’s ways are higher, deeper, and greater than ours. Where the world sees weakness, God reveals His power. Where the world sees loss, God brings redemption.

2. Focus on the Core Message (1 Corinthians 2:2)
At the end of it all, Paul made it clear:

Jesus Christ and Him crucified must remain our focus. Not distractions. Not preferences. Not anything else. Just Jesus.

As we wrap up this series, let this truth stay with us:
Make Jesus the center of everything.
—from what we believe
—to how we live
—to how we love

Because at the end of the day, it is all because of JESUS.

And as we step into our series break this May, let’s stay expectant. God is not done speaking—He is preparing our hearts for what’s next.

Soli Deo Gloria!

02/05/2026

There are days we forget what God has spoken over us. But He doesn’t forget. Every promise He made still stands, held safely in His heart. Even when our memory fades, His faithfulness remains. 🙏🏻✨

24/04/2026

The Wisdom of the Cross – Week 3 (“Be Cross Wise.”)

Main Text: Acts 9:3–9

This week, we encountered one of the most powerful transformation stories in Scripture—the conversion of Paul.

Before meeting Jesus, Paul (then Saul) was driven, passionate, and convinced he was doing the right thing. He was zealous and committed—but misaligned. He persecuted believers, thinking he was honoring God.

Until one moment changed everything.

On the road to Damascus, Paul encountered Jesus—and that encounter didn’t just adjust his life. It completely transformed it.

The man who once opposed Christ became one of the greatest instruments for the expansion of God’s kingdom.

And that is the power of the Cross.

1. The Wisdom of the Cross Realigns Our Focus

Paul thought he saw clearly—until Jesus showed him that he was spiritually blind.

When he encountered Christ, everything shifted:

His purpose changed. His direction changed. His understanding changed.

Sometimes we, too, can be sincere—but sincerely wrong. We may be busy, passionate, even “doing good things,” yet missing what truly matters.

The wisdom of the Cross realigns us:
- from self-centered goals to God-centered purpose.
- from temporary pursuits to eternal priorities.
- from our own plans to God’s calling.

The Cross doesn’t just improve our vision—it corrects it.

2. The Wisdom of the Cross Rejects Self-Reliance

Paul had every reason to rely on himself—education, influence, status, zeal. But when he met Jesus, all of that was set aside.

Blinded and humbled, Paul had to depend completely on God. And that’s where true wisdom begins.

The Cross teaches us:
👉 We cannot save ourselves
👉 We cannot sustain ourselves
👉 We cannot fulfill God’s purpose on our own

Self-reliance may look strong—but it keeps us from experiencing God’s power.

The Cross invites us to surrender, to trust, and to rely fully on Christ.

Because when we decrease, God’s strength increases in us.

Paul’s story reminds us that:

- No one is too far.
- No past is too broken.
- No life is beyond transformation.

If God can take someone who once opposed Him and turn him into a vessel for His glory—He can do the same in us.

So as we continue this series, let us choose to be Cross Wise:

Allow the Cross to realign your focus
Let go of self-reliance and trust God fully

Because one encounter with Jesus can change everything. And the same Jesus who transformed Paul is still transforming lives today—including yours.

Soli Deo gloria!

17/04/2026

The Wisdom of the Cross – Week 2
“The 7 Last Words to Jesus”

Last Sunday, we continued our journey through The Wisdom of the Cross, and this time, we were invited into a deeply personal and reflective moment.

At the foot of the cross, many voices were heard. Different people, different hearts, different responses to the same Jesus.

And as we listened closely, we realized:
These weren’t just words from the past— they are words that still echo in hearts today.

✨ The 7 Words Spoken to Jesus:

1. Words of Contempt (Luke 23:35)
Mocking, dismissing, and looking down on who Jesus is.
2. Words of Expectation (Matthew 27:40)
Demanding proof, wanting Jesus to act according to our terms.
3. Words of Challenge (Luke 23:37)
Testing Him, daring Him to prove Himself.
4. Words of Rejection (Luke 23:39)
Refusing to believe, turning away even when He is right there.
5. Words of Trust (Luke 23:42)
A humble cry of faith: “Remember me…”
6. Words of Apathy (Matthew 27:49a; Mark 15:36)
Indifference. Watching, but unmoved.
7. Words of Misinterpretation (Matthew 27:49b)
Misunderstanding who Jesus is and what He is doing.

No points to analyze this time.

Just one honest question:

👉 Which words sound like yours?

At different moments in our lives, we may find ourselves in any of these responses—questioning, doubting, expecting, ignoring… or trusting.

The cross reveals not only who Jesus is— it also reveals what is in our hearts.

As We Move Forward, let this week be a time of quiet reflection.

May we move from:

- contempt to reverence
- doubt to trust
- apathy to devotion

And may we find ourselves, like the thief on the cross, choosing words of faith in the presence of our Savior.

Let’s continue to lean in, to listen, and to be expectant for what God will continue to reveal as we go deeper into The Wisdom of the Cross.

Which words are yours today?

06/04/2026

The Wisdom of the Cross: Week 1

Sermon Title: “...of First Importance.”

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
Supplemental: Proverbs 4:23 (NIV), Psalm 27:4, 1 Corinthians 15:1–2

Yesterday, we began our brand new series for April: The Wisdom of the Cross —and what a powerful start it was.

We were brought back to what truly matters most. In a world full of distractions, shifting priorities, and competing voices, Paul reminds us of something that must remain central:

✨ The Gospel is of first importance.

Not secondary. Not optional. Not seasonal.
Foundational. Essential. Unchanging.

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1️⃣ Wisdom Reminds Us to Be United in Christ’s Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus is not just a doctrine—it is the core of our faith.

Biblical wisdom keeps bringing us back to this truth:
👉 Jesus died.
👉 Jesus was buried.
👉 Jesus rose again.

This is what unites us as believers. Not preferences. Not opinions. Not personalities.

The resurrection is our common ground.

When everything else feels uncertain, wisdom anchors us in what is eternally true. It guards our hearts (*Proverbs 4:23*) and keeps our focus on the one thing that truly matters— Jesus Christ and what He has done.

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2️⃣ The Anchor and Hope of Our Faith is Christ’s Resurrection

What makes our faith unique is this:
✨ Our Savior is alive.

Jesus didn’t just die for us—
He rose again.
And one day, He is coming back.

This is our hope.

We are not just looking back at the cross—
we are looking forward to His return. The resurrection assures us that death is not the end, that suffering is not final, and that eternity with Christ awaits those who believe.

This is why we remain hopeful in every season.

Because no matter what we face:

* God has already won
* Jesus is alive
* Our future is secure in Him

The cross of Jesus Christ is the clearest picture of God’s love—a love that pursued us, redeemed us, and continues to sustain us.

And let us not forget this:
~Jesus did not just save us from our sins—He is still saving us today.

He is our Savior:

* in our struggles
* in our fears
* in our daily battles
* in every season we are walking through

He didn’t just rescue us once—
He continues to sustain, guide, and deliver us even now.

It’s Always About JESUS!

Let this truth settle deep in our hearts:

JESUS is THE STAR of the story.

We are not the center.
We are not the highlight.
We are not the heroes.

We are simply recipients of His grace and partakers of His beautiful redemption story.

Everything points back to Him:

* His sacrifice
* His resurrection
* His glory

And the more we see Him rightly, the more our lives align with what truly matters.

As we begin this new series, may we continually return to what is of first importance.

Hold on to the Gospel.
Stand firm in the resurrection.
Fix your eyes on JESUS.

Because in every season of life, one thing remains:

Our hope is alive—because JESUS is alive!

Soli Deo Gloria!

04/04/2026

When Seasons Change – Finale

TITLE: Brace Yourself
Text: Genesis 21:17–18
Supplemental: Genesis 16:1–2, 4–10; 16:11, 13; 21:6–7; 21:14–16

As we concluded our series When Seasons Change, we were brought to a deeply powerful and often overlooked story—that of Hagar.

In a season marked by rejection, uncertainty, and pain, Hagar found herself in the wilderness. Yet even there, she encountered a truth that anchors us all:

✨ God sees. God hears. God responds.

1️⃣ The LORD Hears and Listens to Everyone

Hagar was an Egyptian—a foreigner, a servant, someone outside what many would consider the “chosen line.” And yet, God met her personally.

He spoke to her.
He saw her suffering.
He heard her cries.

This reminds us of something crucial:

❗ God does not show favoritism in the way people often think.
❗ He is not limited by background, status, or origin.

In a world that tends to separate and categorize, God reveals Himself as a God who listens to all who cry out to Him.

Hagar even gave God a name:
👉 “The God who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13)

That same God sees you.
That same God hears you—right where you are.

2️⃣ Brace Yourself for the Rough Ride

Following God does not mean an easy journey.

Hagar’s story reminds us that even when God is present, the road can still be difficult. There will be moments of:

confusion
waiting
pain
wilderness seasons

But here’s the hope:

✨ We have an all-knowing, all-caring, good God.

God did not abandon Hagar in the wilderness.
He sustained her.
He spoke to her.
And He fulfilled His promise.

🔥 A Powerful Reminder: God’s Promise to Ishmael

Even though Ishmael was not the child of the covenant promise given to Abraham and Sarah, God still made a promise concerning him—and He kept it.

📖 God declared that Ishmael would become a great nation (Genesis 16:11; 21:18)—
and that promise still echoes through history today.

This shows us something incredible about God:

👉 When God makes a promise, He keeps it.
👉 His faithfulness is not limited by human mistakes or complicated situations.

Even in messy, broken, or unexpected circumstances, God remains true to His Word.

💛 Final Encouragement

As we close this series, let this truth anchor your heart:

God sees you.
God hears you.
God is with you—even in the wilderness.

And let us not miss this powerful detail:

📌 The name Ishmael means: “The LORD hears.”

Every time his name was spoken, it was a reminder—
God hears.

So whatever season you are in right now:
whether joyful or painful, clear or uncertain—

🙌 The LORD hears you.

He hears your prayers.
He hears your cries.
He hears even the words you cannot say.

Let’s move forward with confidence, trusting the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who never fails.

Soli Deo Gloria.

13/12/2025

Behind The Season: Week 1 — “Pop Christmas”

Last Sunday, we kicked off our Christmas series Behind The Season by diving into Luke 2:10-12 and rediscovering the heart of Christmas through the message “Pop Christmas.”

The angel’s words to the shepherds still echo for us today: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

Here’s what we were reminded of:

1. Pop Christmas is a season with no fear, but overflowing with good news and great joy.

In a world full of uncertainty, God steps in with joy that breaks through the noise. Christmas isn’t meant to weigh us down—it’s meant to lift our eyes and fill our hearts.

2. Pop Christmas is the fulfillment of God’s promise found in Jesus.

As Isaiah 9:6-7 declares, the promised Savior has come—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Jesus is God’s promise made real, and that promise still carries us today.

We may have heard this story many times, but this Christmas season, let’s choose to experience it fresh—with no fear, full joy, and confident hope, carrying God’s promises into every part of our lives.

Let the joy of Jesus pop into your heart this season. After all, HE is the ultimate reason BEHIND THE SEASON.

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