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Sta. Josefa Grace Gospel Church of Christ, Purok 7 Poblacion, Santa Josefa (2026)

30/08/2026

📖 August 30, 2026 — "FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS: RUNNING THE RACE"

Hebrews 12:1–2 (KJV)
"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

✨ When did you become part of the race of serving God? — The moment you received salvation. From that moment, we became part of the race—not merely to watch, but to run with faith, endurance, and our eyes fixed on Jesus.

💝 LET GO OF EVERY WEIGHT
We need to lay aside anything that hinders our walk and service to the Lord. Some things may consume our time, weaken our commitment, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of what God has prepared for us. Don’t be stagnant in your relationship with the Lord. Keep growing. Keep serving. Keep moving forward.

💝 THE CRITERIA OF THE RACE — HOW DO WE WIN?
Being part of the race is not enough. We must be intentional in how we serve. Faithful in worship, Prepared to serve, Intentional in leadership, Practicing self-discipline, Consistent in the work of the Lord

📖 “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize?” — 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

The reward we are running for is not temporary or perishable. There is an eternal reward waiting for those who faithfully finish the race. Salvation is worth far more than all the riches this world can offer.

🥊 DON’T JUST SHADOW FIGHT.
Serving God should not remain in the practice room, in our plans, or in our words. We have to step into the race and actually run.
When you are practiced and prepared in serving the Lord, challenges become opportunities to show what you have learned. What once seemed difficult becomes easier because you have trained yourself to remain faithful.

🔥 Run your race. Serve faithfully. Keep your eyes on Jesus.
Don’t stop. Don’t give up. Don’t lose focus by looking at other runners.
Fix your eyes on Jesus, keep running, and finish the race well. 🙏❤️
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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

23/08/2026

📖 August 23, 2026 — "STANDING FIRM: A CHALLENGE TO YOUR FAITH"

2 Timothy 1:12–13 (KJV)
"For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."
"Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus."

Hold firmly to your faith because challenges will come to test what you believe. When you hold on to your faith, you will not be ashamed of it or abandon it. You stand firm because you know whom you have believed.

✨ Know the God Behind the Doctrine
We have confidence because we know God. If we do not truly know the Lord, it becomes easy to walk away when trials come.
Examine your personal relationship with God. Do you truly know Him, or do you only know about Him?
Set your mind on heavenly things. Be Christ-like in the way you live, and put God first before everything.

✨ Hold on to Sound Doctrine
Sound doctrine teaches us the right pattern, and that pattern is Christ.
Doctrine is not merely information that we memorize. It is truth that we believe, trust, love, and live out through our faith in God.
Sound doctrine leads us to know God more deeply, strengthens our faith, and builds our relationship with Him.
Prove your faith through your actions. And when there are things you cannot control, entrust them to God. We may not understand everything He allows, but we can always trust who He is.

How Do We Hold Fast to the Truth?
Know it — Know the truth.
Hold it — Hold firmly to the truth.
Live it — Live according to the truth.

When difficulties come, when our faith is challenged, and when circumstances become difficult, may we be able to say:
“I know whom I have believed, and I know whom I serve.”
May we never be ashamed of our faith or let go of the truth because of trials.
Stand firm. Hold fast. Keep the faith. 🙏🏻
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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

16/08/2026

📖 August 16, 2026 — "REDEEMING THE TIME"

Ephesians 5:15–17 KJV
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
⌚ Time is precious. Every moment is a gift from God, and we are called to use it wisely—not for worldly things alone, but for the things that have eternal value.

1. Understand the danger of sin and resist it.
Let us walk circumspectly—carefully and watchfully—turning away from sin and making every opportunity count, especially in worship and serving the Lord.

2. Understand the will of God.
God’s will is revealed through His Word and ultimately through His greatest gift—Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, given for our salvation.

3. Seek understanding and wisdom.
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7 KJV)
Salvation and the things of God are worth more than all the riches of this world.

✨ How do we redeem our time in the Lord?
Use every moment to know God, serve Him, obey His will, share His Word, and live a life that honors Him.
Don’t waste the time God has given you. Redeem it for His glory. 🙏🏻⏳
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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

09/08/2026

📖 August 9, 2026 — "REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS"

Philippians 4:4 (KJV)
"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice."

Apostle Paul encourages every believer to find our joy in the Lord—always. Rejoicing does not mean that life is always easy or that we should pretend everything is okay. Rather, it means choosing to remain joyful because our joy is rooted in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

✨ What does it mean to rejoice in the Lord?
1. Hope — We can rejoice because we have a living hope in Christ. Even when we experience pain, struggles, and tears in this present life, we know that one day we will be with the Lord, where He will wipe away every tear. Our present suffering is temporary, but our hope in Christ is eternal.
2. Patience —To rejoice is to patiently trust God even when we do not understand what He is doing. A heart that finds joy in the Lord is strengthened to continue serving Him. We may not always have peaceful circumstances, but we can have peace because God is with us.
3. Promises — God is faithful to reward those who serve Him
When we serve the Lord, our labor is never in vain. We can rejoice because we hold on to God's promises. There is a reward for faithful service, and our greatest hope is the eternal life we have in Christ.

💡 Why does Paul say, “Again I say, Rejoice”?
Because he wanted believers to understand that joy in the Lord is something we must intentionally practice and continually remember. Even when Christians become lukewarm, we are called to remember God's goodness and remain joyful in Him.
Rejoicing does not mean ignoring hardships. It means knowing that even in hardship, believers still have a lasting hope because of Christ.

💛 How can we rejoice in difficult times?
Through prayer and thanksgiving
Through reading and meditating on God's Word
By remembering how faithful God has been in the past

The Philippians demonstrated a life of service where abounding grace could be seen in their dedication to the Lord. May we also learn to serve God with a joyful heart—not because life is always easy, but because the Lord is always good and faithful.

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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

02/08/2026

📖 August 2, 2026 — "THE FALL OF MAN"

Text: Genesis 3:1-15

Adam and Eve were deceived because they doubted God's truth and yielded to temptation. Through their disobedience, sin entered the world, bringing separation from God, death, and condemnation upon all mankind.

Yet even in man's fall, God revealed His grace. In Genesis 3:15, He promised the coming Redeemer—the Lord Jesus Christ—who would crush the serpent's head. Throughout the 7 Dispensations, God has consistently shown His mercy and unfolded His plan of redemption, proving that "The Lord is... not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

Today, in the Dispensation of Grace (Ephesians 3:2), salvation is offered freely through faith in Christ alone.

As we partake the Lord's Table, let us remember Christ's sacrifice—the fulfillment of God's promise in Genesis 3:15. Let examine our hearts, remember His finished work on the cross, and give thanks for the grace that redeems fallen sinners.

"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come." — 1 Corinthians 11:26

May we reject the deception that caused the fall and continue walking in obedience to God's Word through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

26/07/2026

📖 July 26, 2026 — "THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH"

"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:"
—Romans 16:25–26 (KJV)

Apostle Paul speaks of "my gospel" because the Lord Jesus Christ entrusted to him the revelation of the Gospel of the Grace of God (Acts 20:24)(Romans 2:16). This gospel, once hidden but now made known, proclaims that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone, apart from works.

The purpose of this revelation is "for the obedience of faith." True obedience begins with believing God's Word. It is faith resting completely in the finished work of Christ—His death, burial, and resurrection. Our obedience does not earn God's favor; rather, it is the response of a heart that has believed the gospel.

May we remain established according to Paul's gospel, rightly divide the Word of Truth, and continue walking by faith in the grace that God has freely given through Christ.

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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

19/07/2026

📖 July 19, 2026 — "FEARLESS FAITH IN GOD'S PRESENCE"

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea."
— Psalm 46:1–2 (KJV)

No matter what storms we face, we can stand with fearless faith because:

✨ God is our Refuge – He invites us to run to Him instead of relying solely on our own strength.

✨ God is our Strength – He not only protects us but also gives us the strength to endure. His power sustains us even when we feel weak.

✨ God is Always Present – He is our ever-present help in times of trouble and never abandons His people in the midst of trials.

When life feels uncertain, we can rest in the unchanging presence of God. Because He is with us, we do not have to fear.

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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

13/07/2026

📖 July 12, 2026 — " CONSISTENT PRAYER LIFE"

(I Thessalonians 5:17–18) Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Six Results of a Consistent Prayer Life:

1. Prayer keeps your heart close to God. Psalm 73:28
2. Prayer strengthens you in times of temptation. Matthew 26:41
3. Prayer gives wisdom in times of decision. James 1:5
4. Prayer replaces worry with confidence in God. 1 Peter 5:7
5. Prayer releases God's power into impossible situations. Ephesians 3:20
6. Prayer prepares you to accomplish God's will. Colossians 4:2–3

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Speaker: Ptr. Peter Mahinay

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