Victory Manaoag

22/02/2026

But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. ACTS 9:1-3

Every salvation story is a miracle of God's grace, both for the one who hears the gospel and the one God uses to share it. Let us look at this story from both perspectives.

Saul is one whom many would consider as impossible to reach. He consistently persecuted followers of Christ. On the other hand, we have Ananias, an ordinary disciple, who was given a monumental task to reach out to Saul, the persecutor.

Each salvation story is a miracle on both sides. Each time we share the gospel is important, whatever the result. As we preach the gospel, more people are reached and more people in turn will share the gospel to those around them. This ripple effect is what we're hoping to see until eternity. As we reach people of all kinds with the gospel, all kinds of people will reach others with the gospel and more will know Christ and be transformed by Him.

15/02/2026

Acts 4:23-31
23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25 who through the mouth of our father David, your servant,[a] said by the Holy Spirit,
“‘Why did the Gentiles rage,
and the peoples plot in vain?
26 The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers were gathered together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed’
27 for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, 28 to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. 29 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.

Even in the face of strong opposition and despite being seen as unqualified by the world, the disciples proclaimed the gospel with remarkable boldness. Their courage wasn't rooted in their confidence or skill; it was the result of prayer and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit. Though threatened and pressured to remain silent, they lifted their voices together to God, not asking for safety but for boldness to continue speaking His word. And God answered. The gospel advanced despite opposition, reminding us that bold proclamation does not begin with us. It begins with the Spirit who strengthens our hearts and empowers us to make Christ known

09/02/2026

Acts 2
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe[a] came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

As the early church devoted themselves to worship, shared lives, and generosity, they experienced growth. In their love for one another, Jesus was glorified and the world recognized that they were His disciples and that the Father had sent Him, just as He prayed in John 17. This is also our calling-to value both deep community and Spirit-led growth. When we live this way, the church becomes a visible witness to the gospel, and God continues to draw people to Himself.

04/02/2026

🌹Valentine’s Retreat at VILLA DACANAY- Rabon San Fabian, Pangasinan

Celebrate love, connection, and quality time with your family! Join us for a special event for married couples and single parents filled with fun, fellowship, and learning.
📅 Date: Feb 14-15, 2026
📍 Venue: Villa Dacanay
💰 Registration Fee:
Day Tour: ₱650/person | 2 PM – 11 PM
Includes: Free dinner 🍽️, villa tour 🏡, swimming 🏊, seminar & fellowship
Overnight Stay: ₱1,800/person
Includes everything in the Day Tour + overnight accommodation 🛌

What to Expect:
Swimming & relaxation
Seminar & fellowship
Dinner buffet

📩 Send us a message to reserve your spot or ask questions.

01/02/2026

And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."...
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
ACTS 1:4-5, 8

Jesus commanded His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. But before they were to do so, He instructed them to wait for the Holy Spirit. This reveals a crucial truth about the advancement of God's kingdom: His mission could never be accomplished by human strength alone. Today, He calls us to the same mission, goes with us, and empowers us to do what would otherwise be impossible. In this divine partnership, we are given opportunities to go where He leads. Just as the early church grew through the Spirit's leading, that same Holy Spirit continues to make expansion possible today. He invites us to join in God's unfolding mission with confidence and expectation.

31/01/2026

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

Unstoppable

When it comes to the mission to "go and make disciples", the stoplight works like this:

Red: Go anyway.

We are on an unstoppable mission to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. With the infilling of God's Spirit and the foundation of His word, He moves through you and me, making us bold to tell the world about who He is and what He's done.

For the next six weeks, we will look at the early church and how God's unstoppable kingdom advancement impacts us and every corner of our world today.

Week 1: The Infilling of the Holy Spirit

Week 2: A Devoted and Radical Community

Week 3: The Bold Proclamation of the Word

Week 4: Miraculous Salvation

Week 5: The Persecution of the Saints

Week 6: The Gospel to the Nations

See you in our Worship Services!

10AM
2PM

Kids Church is also available on the second floor.

11/01/2026

John 12
27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29 The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30 Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33 He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die.

# The Mission
# The Son's Sacrifice

09/01/2026

Day 5 Prayer and Fasting
The Commission to Go

The Great Commission is the Church's primary mandate from Christ-as urgent today as when He first gave it.

Romans 10
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?[a] And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”

09/01/2026