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Canlubang Christian Congregation, 227 Savio Street , Brgy. Mayapa, Calamba (2026)

31/07/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦
📖 James 1:12-15
🗓️ July 26, 2026

The book of James teaches that true blessedness is found not in the absence of trials or temptations, but in remaining steadfast under trial (James 1:12). While trials test our faith and produce steadfastness (James 1:2-4), temptation does not come from God but arises from our own sinful desires, which, when conceived, give birth to sin and ultimately to death (James 1:13-15). James reminds us that the path to true blessedness is marked by steadfastness and begins with true repentance.

James 1:12-15 ESV
[12] Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. [13] Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. [14] But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. [15] Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗
God never tempts anyone to sin. We must never blame God for our temptations, for He is holy and cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt anyone. Even our Lord Jesus was tempted by the devil, yet without sin.

"The idle man tempts the devil to tempt him." — Charles Haddon Spurgeon

𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡
Temptation arises from our own sinful desires. Like Eve, Abraham, Nadab and Abihu, and even Lucifer, sinful desires, when entertained, draw the heart away from God's will.

𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗡 & 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛
Unchecked desire gives birth to sin, and sin, when fully grown, brings forth death. Therefore, believers are called to remain steadfast under trial, resist temptation, and pursue a life that honors God.

Pursuing true blessedness always begins with true repentance. As we remain steadfast under trial, let us turn away from sin, refuse to blame God for our temptations, and fix our hope on the crown of life that He has promised to those who love Him.

24/07/2026

𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 & 𝗣𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬
📖 James 1:9-12
🗓️ July 19, 2026

In James 1:9-12, teaches us that wisdom enables us to see beyond our circumstances. It is more than simply enduring trials, it is seeing God's truth and purpose in the midst of them. Whether in poverty or in wealth, believers are called to view their lives through the wisdom that comes from God.

James 1:9-12 ESV
[9] Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, [10] and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. [11] For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. [12] Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗥
The poor believer is not defined by earthly possessions but by his exalted position in Christ. True wisdom produces dignity, discernment, diligence, and dependence upon God, finding lasting hope not in material wealth but in the Lord Himself.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛
The rich believer is reminded to boast in humility, recognizing that earthly riches are temporary. Wealth brings the risk of temptation, yet God calls His people to rejoice in trials and place their confidence in Him rather than in possessions.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠
Biblical wisdom neither glorifies poverty nor riches but teaches us to trust God in every circumstance. Whether we have little or much, our hope must rest in the Lord, who provides all things according to His perfect will.

Let us view both poverty and wealth through the wisdom of God, boasting not in earthly riches but in what God has done for us in Christ. Let us remain steadfast under trials, fixing our hope on the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

20/07/2026

Have you ever wondered if God is preparing you for something greater than where you are today?

What if your next step is more important than you realize...

But an invitation to take the next step in your walk with Him?

Sometimes, all it takes is a willing heart to discover where God is leading and what He desires to do through your life.

Join us for a meaningful youth gathering as we seek God's direction, deepen our faith, and discover what it means to live with purpose.

🌱 Grow, Go, Glorify

🗓 July 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Canlubang Christian Congregation

Bring your friends and come with an open heart.

See you there, Maranatha Youth!

18/07/2026

𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗟’𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗦
📖 James 1:5-8
🗓️ July 12, 2026

James reminds believers that trials should drive us not to self-reliance, but to God. Known as “Old Camel's Knees” because of his life of prayer, he teaches that true wisdom comes from the Lord, who generously gives to those who ask in faith without doubting.

James 1:5-8 ESV
[5] If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; [8] he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠-𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗥
True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. It is more than knowledge or understanding, it is the faithful application of God's truth. In every trials, we are called to seek the wisdom that comes from above, not the wisdom of this world.

𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠-𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥
God delights in giving wisdom generously to those who ask. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and His wisdom leads His people in truth and righteousness.

𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠-𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥
Those who ask must ask in faith. A believer trusts God's character and His promises, even in the midst of trials.

𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗠-𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥
The one who doubts is described as double-minded and unstable in all his ways. God calls us to approach Him with wholehearted faith, trusting that He alone is the source of true wisdom.

Let us ask God for wisdom, trust Him without doubting, and faithfully live as doers of His Word.

Watch the full sermon here:
https://youtu.be/03CCjsHuWRQ?si=y7CFV2tt8sXFGPJg⁠�

11/07/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦
📖 James 1:2-4
📅 July 5, 2026

Trials are not accidents in the life of a believer. Under God's sovereign hand, every trial has a purpose, to produce steadfast faith, mature us spiritually, and conform us to His perfect will for His glory.

James 1:2-4 ESV
[2] Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, [3] for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. [4] And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

𝗚𝗢𝗗’𝗦 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦
God commands His people to count it all joy not because suffering itself is joyful, but because He is accomplishing His purpose through every trial. We are called to think rightly, trust His sovereign hand, and remember that every trial is under His control.

𝗚𝗢𝗗’𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦
The testing of our faith is never meaningless. God uses every trial to produce steadfastness and accomplish His good purpose in the lives of His people, conforming them to the image of Christ.

𝗚𝗢𝗗’𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦
God's goal is not merely to remove our trials, but to mature our faith. Through steadfastness, He is making His people spiritually mature, complete, and lacking in nothing.

If you are walking through trials today, remember this: God has not abandoned you. The same hand that sovereignly appointed your trials is the same hand that will strengthen you, sustain you, and hold you fast until the end, all for His glory.

11/07/2026

2026 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Prayer Gathering and Breaking of Fast.

04/07/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗧
📖 James 1:1

JAMES 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.

The life of James is a testimony of God's transforming grace.

James was first the unbelieving brother. Although he grew up with Jesus, he did not believe in Him during His earthly ministry (John 7:3-5). Truly, "Familiarity breeds contempt".

Everything changed after the risen Christ appeared to James (1 Corinthians 15:7). He became the believing brother, joining the disciples in prayer and faithfully following the Lord (Acts 1:14).

From then on, James became the serving brother. Rather than introducing himself as the Lord's brother, he humbly called himself "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ" (James 1:1). By God's grace, he became a humble servant, a present brethren, a pillar of the faith, a missional leader, a faithful pastor, a writer of Scripture, an accurate theologian, a loving shepherd, a righteous man, a man of the Word, and a man of prayer.

May the life of James remind us that God's grace can transform an unbeliever into a faithful servant. May we humbly serve Christ, faithfully obey His Word, and persevere in prayer as righteous servants of God.

26/06/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦
📖 Luke 17:26-30

Through the examples of Noah and Lot, we were reminded that while the world continues with its ordinary pursuits, the return of the Lord will come suddenly. As followers of Christ, we are called to live with faithfulness, holiness, and readiness.

📖 Luke 17:26-30

Luke 17:26-30 ESV
[26] Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. [27] They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. [28] Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot—they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building, [29] but on the day when Lot went out from S***m, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all— [30] so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦:

𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗬
When people reject God, sinful thoughts and worldly wisdom replace His truth.

📖 Genesis 6:4-5

𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦
People continued buying, selling, planting, and building, carrying on with everyday life while remaining unprepared for God's coming judgment.

📖 Luke 17:28-30

𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦
The earth became corrupt and filled with violence, provoking God's righteous judgment.

📖 Genesis 6:11-13

𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
The days of Noah and Lot reveal the seriousness of moral corruption and rebellion against God's design.

📖 Genesis 6:1–2
📖 Genesis 19:4–8

𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
Earthly success should never come at the expense of faithfulness to God and our families.

📖 Genesis 13:8-9
📖 Genesis 19:12-17, 26, 30-31

“Do not sacrifice your family at the altar of success.”

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚
Noah faithfully preached righteousness, and Lot remained distressed by the wickedness around him. God knows how to rescue the godly and keep the unrighteous for the day of judgment.

📖 2 Peter 2:5
📖 2 Peter 2:7-9

Let us remain faithful like Noah and Lot, proclaim righteousness, and live with readiness for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

19/06/2026

Through every season, we experience various transitions. We go through all of them whether we like it or not, be it good or bad. Seasons and transitions are unavoidable in our lives.

How do we endure the hardships or stay humble in times of success? How do we stay stable and unshaken through the ups and downs of life?

Let's find out together what God says about these things! Join us in this month's Maranatha Youth Fellowship where we'll explore God's Word for Christ and His saving grace.

Come bring your friends and let's strengthen each other in love and fellowship through Jesus 🤍

18/06/2026

64 YEARS OF GOD'S FAITHFULNESS. TO HIM BE ALL THE GLORY!

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