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LNCF-Lord of the Nations Christian Fellowship, C. M. Recto Avenue, Davao City (2026)

24/05/2026

PENTECOST SUNDAY MESSAGE
Guest Preacher : Ptr.Ernie Abella

17/05/2026

HOW TO PRAY IN A TIME OF CRISIS
Studies In The Life Of Daniel (3)

Preacher : Ptra. Emma Mae Liberato Roma

16/05/2026

HOW TO PRAY IN A TIME OF CRISIS
Studies In The Life Of Daniel (3)

(Scripture Portions: Daniel 2:14-23; 46-49)

The opening verses of this second chapter of Daniel tell us that Daniel was facing a great crisis at this time. King Nebuchadnezzar had had a most amazing dream (verse 1), which he had forgotten. So, he summoned his magicians, astrologers, sorcerers and other “wise” men (verses 2-4) and demanded that they reveal the dream and its interpretation to him (verses 5-9). The wise men of Babylon told the king that no one could do this, which made him so furious that he ordered the death of all the wise men, which included Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah (verses 12-13). Daniel then sought an interview with the king and promised he would reveal the dream and its interpretation (verses 14-16).

This crisis was one of many crises which Daniel experienced during his long and eventful ministry. But what did he do when he faced a crisis? He prayed; and we, who live 2500 years later in the world’s history, should likewise resort to the place of prayer in our times of crisis, which we all experience. We experience times of national crisis (2 Chronicles 14:11-12); religious crisis (Acts 4:23-31); domestic crisis (Acts 9:36-43); and personal crisis – ill-health (James 5:13-14), or in connection with our business or loved ones. Are you facing a crisis now? Then do what Daniel did – pray! Look at Daniel 2:14-23, and see how to pray in a time of crisis.

1. SET ASIDE A TIME FOR PRAYER
Why did Daniel ask the king for time? Because he wanted to pray. He had his regular set times for prayer (Daniel 6:10), but the need now was for a special, extra time of prayer. He did not call a public meeting, organize a petition…Immediately he was faced with the problem he went to prayer. If you are facing a crisis now, set aside a definite time to seek God’s face and put the perplexing matter into His hands for solution.

2. GO TO THE PLACE OF PRAYER
Daniel returned to his house (verse 17). Why? Because in his house he had a place of prayer, a special room where the windows were open towards Jerusalem (Daniel 6:10). Jesus had a place of prayer (Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12); Peter had a place of prayer (Acts 10:9); the God-fearing women of Philippi had a place of prayer (Acts 16:13). Do you have a place of prayer? Well, go to that place, as Daniel did.

3. SEEK FELLOWSHIP IN PRAYER
Daniel could have prayed alone, as he did in Daniel 6:10. We have Jesus’ authority for praying alone – look up Matthew 6:6. Can you see these four young men on their knees pleading with the Lord to hear and answer their prayers? Surely God could not refuse such petitions! Jesus gave a special promise concerning united prayer – look up Matthew 18:19; and in many other parts of the Bible we have illustrations of the power of united, corporate praying – see Acts 12:5. In your crisis now, seek the fellowship of one or more like-minded believers and share your problems with them.

4. BE DEFINITE IN PRAYER
Verse 18 tells us that these men prayed “concerning this mystery”. Look again at Acts 12:5: these early Christians were praying for one person – for Peter. If you underline in your Bible all the occasions of recorded prayer you will notice how definite this praying was. For example: Gideon prayed for a sign (Judges 6:39). Hannah prayed for a son (1 Samuel 1:10-13); Elijah prayed that it might not rain (James 5:17). What do you need? Ask God for it. If it is money – pray for money; if it is healing – pray for healing look up Luke 11:11-13.

5. WATCH YOUR MOTIVE IN PRAYER
These men prayed “so that he (Daniel) and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon” (verse 18). Were they just praying that they might save their own skins? – “Lord, don’t let us perish with the others?” To understand the meaning of their prayer turn to 1 Kings 18:36-37. They were praying that God would be glorified and His kingdom extended through the answering of their prayers. Prayer with the wrong motive cannot prevail – look up James 4:3; but in Psalm 50:15 and John 14:13 we are told what should be the true motive of prayer.

6. EXERCISE FAITH IN PRAYER
That is, pray in faith. In this incident we see that Daniel had implicit trust in God that He could hear and answer prayer. In verse 18 he prayed for “mercy from the God of Heaven”. He believed that God would hear and answer his prayer – see verse 28. He knew this in his heart before he made this statement with his lips. One reason our prayers are not answered is because of our unbelief – look up James 1:5-7. But we may have faith, for faith is a gift – look up 1 Corinthians 12:9.

7. RECEIVE THE ANSWER TO PRAYER
Notice the kind of answer God gave them:
1. It was a DEFINITE answer (verse 19). They prayed for revelation, and God gave them revelation.
2. It was a MIRACULOUS answer (verse 19). Only God could reveal secret things, and that is what He did.
3. It was a HUMBLING answer (verse 19). It came “in a vision”.
4. It was an answer that called forth THANKSGIVING (verses 20-23). Read again Daniel’s great hymn of praise to the Lord.
5. It was an answer that GLORIFIED God.

10/05/2026

MOTHERS ARE MIRRORS OF GOD’S LOVE
Preacher : Ptra. Ding Papin

08/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers! 🌸

Today, we honor your love, sacrifices, prayers, patience, and endless care. A mother’s heart reflects the tenderness and faithfulness of God in so many beautiful ways. Thank you for the countless unseen things you do each day to nurture your family and strengthen your home.

May the Lord bless you with renewed strength, overflowing joy, good health, and peace in your heart. May you continue to be a shining example of faith, love, and grace to the next generation.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” — Proverbs 31:28

Happy Mother’s Day! You are deeply appreciated and dearly loved. 💐

03/05/2026

A KING’S DREAM OF DESTINY
Studies In The Life Of Daniel (2)

02/05/2026

A KING’S DREAM OF DESTINY
Studies In The Life Of Daniel (2)

(Scripture Portion: Daniel 2:1-30)

This chapter is in some ways the most important prophetic chapter in the Bible as it contains what has been called the ABC of prophecy. It should be read in conjunction with Daniel chapter 7 and Revelation chapters 13 and 17. Chapter 2 centers around the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar, ruler of the greater part of the known civilized world; he was a mighty monarch and lived in great splendor in Babylon. In this chapter, however, we find that he was terribly disturbed by a dream. Notice:

1. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE KING
• His dream (verse 1). This was a nightmare, and in these superstitious days dreams and apparitions were regarded as portentous. What shook him was that he knew that this dream had to do with the future – see verse 29 (first part).
• His dilemma (verses 2-8; 10-11). He was in a dilemma, first, because he could not remember the dream, and then because his wise men were incapable of recalling its details and giving their interpretation of it. Neither the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers nor the astrologers could help him – and they said so (verse 10).
• His decree (verses 9, 12, 13a). The infuriated monarch ordered the destruction of all the wise men of Babylon. They were a crafty lot of imposters and they, including Daniel and his friends, must die – see verse 13(b).

2. THREE THINGS ABOUT DANIEL
• His desire (verses 14-16). He requested the king’s permission to have time to find out the dream and its meaning. What faith he had! He sincerely believed that God could and would reveal the forgotten dream and give the interpretation of it.
• His devotion (verses 17-23). Daniel shared his problem with his three friends (verse 17), held a prayer meeting (verse 18), received the answer to their prayer (verse 19), and gave all the glory and praise to God (verses 20-23). What a foursome this was, what a speedy answer God gave them, and what praise filled their hearts and lips!
• His declaration (verses 24-30). Daniel must have been very excited as he went in to Arioch (verse 24); then see him before the king (verses 25-28). In verse 29 we notice that he is very careful to give God all the glory.

3. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE DREAM
• It was divine in its origin (verse 28). That is, it was the Lord who had caused Nebuchadnezzar to have the dream. In those days, before the canon of scripture was completed, God often spoke to people through dreams – compare Job 33:15-16; Joel 2:28.
• It was clear in its details (verses 31-35). Its two main features were a statue (verses 31-33), and a rock (verses 34-35). The statue was the figure of a Babylonian man (verse 31). The head was made of gold (verse 32); the chest and arms were of silver (verse 32); the belly and thighs were of bronze (verse 32); the legs were of iron (verse 33); and the feet and toes were partly iron and partly clay (verse 33). In his dream the king saw a great rock that smote the statue on the feet (verses 34-35).
• It was prophetic in its significance. In his dream the king was given a panorama of the history of the times “of the Gentiles” (Luke 21:24), covering a period of at least 2500 years, which will conclude at the Second Coming of Christ. When Daniel had told the king what the dream was he then gave the meaning of it (verses 36-45).

4. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION
• It was, and is, comprehensive in its scope. The various parts of the statue represent kingdoms. The prophecy in chapter 2 is all about kingdoms – see verses 36-44. The golden head = the Babylonian Empire (verses 36-38); the chest and arms = the Medo-Persian Empire (verse 39a); the belly and thighs = the Grecian Empire (verse 39b); the legs of iron = the Roman Empire (verse 40); the feet and toes of iron and clay (verses 41-43) – what do these represent? The usual interpretation is that the feet and toes stand for a revived Roman Empire under Antichrist. Notice, however, that the feet and toes represent the last Gentile kingdom or form of government before the Lord comes; for what happened to the statue? – read 44-45. The rock is Christ. He is the Rock of ages on whom believers are built for stability and from whom believers derive satisfaction (Exodus 17:3-6). Christ is the “stone cut without hands”. He will deal a mortal blow to all human governments, and at His coming He will set up His own glorious kingdom.
• It was, and is, certain in its fulfilment. The major part of the prophecy has been fulfilled literally. The Babylonian Empire, the Medo-Persian Empire, The Grecian Empire and the Roman Empire have come and gone; and the rule represented by the feet and toes of iron and clay – what will happen to that? It will be smashed by the coming of the great Rock. Then what will happen? The Lord Himself will rule upon the earth!
• It was, and is, challenging in its demand. If God is sovereign in the affairs of men and nations, if He is working to a plan, if He has revealed that plan in His Word, if His Son is coming to put down human governments and to establish His own rule and reign of righteousness, if we are living in the last days, then surely those of us who love and serve the Lord should be very careful how we live – look up 2 Peter 3:11-14. Read Daniel 2:36-49 again as you conclude this study.

26/04/2026

DANIEL, A MAN GREATLY BELOVED
Studies In The Life Of Daniel (1)

25/04/2026

DANIEL, A MAN GREATLY BELOVED
Studies In The Life Of Daniel (1)

(Scripture Portion: Daniel 1:1-21)

Although the book of Daniel has been fiercely attacked by the critics, let us remember that the Lord Jesus Christ Himself spoke of “Daniel the prophet” (Matthew 24:15). The twelve chapters of Daniel are easy to read, but are by no means easy to understand. They contain dreams and visions, all of which refer to the unfolding of history and to the closing events of the age. Many of the prophecies have already been fulfilled literally, and when the Lord Jesus comes back again all the remaining prophecies will find their fulfilment. The primary object in this series will be to study the life and ministry of Daniel and the great events connected with his long period of service for the Lord, rather than to devote time to a comprehensive study of the dreams and visions and their interpretation. Daniel is three times described as the “man greatly beloved” (Daniel 9:23; 10:11,19); he was a fine character, with an unblemished record, and if this fact discourages us then let us remember that his God is our God. Turn to Daniel chapter 1 and notice seven things.

1. THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS (verses 3 and 4).
He was an Israelite, about 18 years of age when Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah about the year 606 BC; he was captured and then deported to the fabulous city of Babylon, the most magnificent city in the world. He was of royal descent (verse 3), handsome, a man of culture and outstandingly intelligent (verse 4). Because of these qualities King Nebuchadnezzar chose him and gave orders that he should be trained in all the language and literature of the Chaldeans (verse 4); he was a Jew among Gentiles, living in an alien land, a believer among unbelievers – and God had a great work to do through him over a period of 70-80 years. It was a terrible experience for him to be deported a thousand miles to Babylon, but – compare Genesis 50:20 with Philippians 1:12.

2. THE KIND OF FOOD HE ATE (verses 5 and 8).
Daniel was put on a three-years’ course of training, and by the decree of the king he was to have special food and wine from the king’s table to nourish him. This Daniel refused to accept. Why? Because it had been dedicated to some heathen deity and was therefore abhorrent and defiling to a godly Jew. Instead, he chose to eat only vegetables – look up 1 Corinthians 10:20. He was determined to live a separated life and not to compromise in the slightest degree. The tragedy today is that many Christians know little or nothing of the true meaning of separation – look up 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 7:1. It was a daring thing to do, but God will always compensate His servants when they are unflinchingly true to Him.

3. THE KIND OF COMPANIONS HE CHOSE (verses 6 and 7).
Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah were three Hebrews who had been captured and brought to Babylon with Daniel, and directly they were all set to work in the University of Babylon their names were changed.

• Daniel (“The Lord is judge”) became Belteshazzar (“Bel’s Prince”).
• Hananiah (“The Lord is gracious”) became Shadrach (“The command of Aku”, the moon god).
• Mishael (“Who is like God?”) became Meshach (“Who is an Aku?”).
• Azariah (“The Lord is a helper”) became Abednego (“Servant of Nebo”, god of intelligence).

What a great thing it is when young Christians who are away from home and surrounded by new temptations can find other Christians with whom they can have fellowship in the things of the Lord! On the question of dedication to God and separation from evil, these four young men joined together and refused to compromise. See what Daniel did – look at the last part of verse 8.

4. THE KIND OF FRIEND HE FOUND (verse 9).
Very often in times of testing we are afraid to stand out boldly for the Lord. This may result in our having to plough a lone furrow in serving the Lord, whereas if we had taken our stand for Him we would have found someone who would help and encourage us, as Daniel did – look up Proverbs 16:7. Although “the prince of the eunuchs” was not a believer in God, God used and blessed him to Daniel – look up Proverbs 21:1, and compare Genesis 39:1-6. God is not only sovereign in the lives of His children, but in the lives of worldly people as well. He can turn them whichever way He wishes.

5. THE KIND OF COURAGE HE DISPLAYED (verses 11 to 13).
Daniel requested that he and his friends might be allowed to eat vegetables for ten days, at the end of which the prince of the eunuchs could examine them to see whether their health had suffered or not. Daniel was a true Nazarite – look up Numbers 6:3-7; the Word of God which he had learned as a boy was dwelling richly in his heart (Colossians 3:16), and he was emboldened to make this daring challenge. What was the answer to his request? – see verse 14. But Daniel not only challenged the prince of the eunuchs; this was a challenge to God. Would He support and sustain him in this matter? – look up Malachi 3:10. As Daniel trusted the Lord He graciously undertook for him and his friends.

6. THE KIND OF TESTIMONY HE BORE (verses 15 and 16).
• He bore a testimony in his face (verse 15). It is a wonderful testimony when our faces reflect the glory of the Lord! – look up and compare Exodus 34:35; Acts 6:15.
• He bore a testimony in his head (verse 17). Look up Proverbs 3:13; James 1:5.

7. THE KIND OF GOD HE SERVED (verses 17 to 21).
• He served a God who was overruling in his life. “God…gave (them) knowledge…” (verse 17) – and compare verses 18-20, which refer to a period three years later. Notice that “God…had caused the official to show Daniel favour…” (verse 9) – it was God who did it!
• He served a God who honoured His servant’s faithfulness – see verse 9, and also read 1 Samuel 2:30; Matthew 6:33.
• He served a God who sustained him through his long life. How wonderfully the chapter ends (verse 21)! For over 70 years Daniel was faithful to his Lord, and the same God who enabled him to continue through this long period of time is able to keep us – look up Jude 24, and compare Acts 26:22.

19/04/2026

ARE YOU WALKING DEAD?
Preacher: Sis Jackie Coquilla

12/04/2026

WILL CHRISTIANS BE JUDGED?
Things Hard to be Understood (10)

Preacher : Ptr. Alan Ong

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