CCF San Francisco

06/02/2026

CCF San Francisco Sunday Worship Service

"Like Christ"
Guest Speaker : Ptr Ryan Escobar

Be like Jesus so others will like Jesus!

06/02/2026

CCF San Francisco | Becoming Your Spouse's Bestfriend
A Marriage Enrichment Seminar with Pastor Ryan Escobar & Lei Escobar

We are deeply grateful to Ptr Ryan & Sis Lei Escobar and to all the couples who attended our "Becoming Your Spouse's Bestfriend Marriage Enrichment Seminar. Your presence, participation, and willingness to invest in your marriages made this event truly meaningful and encouraging. We pray that the lessons learned, conversations shared, and connections made will continue to strengthen your relationships and deepen your commitment to one another. Thank you for making this seminar a success, and may God richly bless your marriages and families as you grow together in love, faith, and unity. ❤️🙏

05/31/2026

Like Christ

2 Corinthians 3:18
18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

05/28/2026

We are glad to invite you to CCF San Francisco on May 31, 2026. We are honored to welcome again our special Guest speaker Pastor Ryan Escobar, He has been part of CCF since his teenage years, serving in various ministry roles—from leading small groups and youth ministry to pastoring congregations and planting churches.

He was later entrusted with the role of Regional Coordinator for CCF Oceania and now serves as the Director for International Church Planting.

See you!!! Bring your family and friends.

05/23/2026

We often believe that an act of unfaithfulness comes unexpectedly, immediately, and as a lapse in someone’s judgement—something that seems impossible to predict or control. But under the lens of God’s faithfulness, loyalty isn’t swayed by momentary feelings or circumstances, but a reflection of a heart that chooses to honor God through the commitments He entrusts.

Join us this weekend as we learn about how honoring God’s faithfulness defines how we honor our relationships in our series, “10 Commandments.”

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

WORSHIP THE TRUE GOD (Commandments 5) Honor your father and mother

EXODUS 20:12
12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which
the Lord your God gives you.
EPHESIANS 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother (which is
the first commandment with a promise), 3 so that it may be well with you, and that you may live
long on the earth.4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the
discipline and instruction of the Lord.

We are now halfway through our series on the Ten Commandments! The fifth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother…,” serves as the hinge between loving God (Commandments 1–4) and loving others (Commandments 6–10).

WHY SHOULD WE HONOR OUR PARENTS?
The number one reason is simple: God commands it (Exodus 20:12). Honoring our parents is not always natural—it can be difficult. That’s precisely why it is commanded.

A second reason is that it trains us to honor God (Malachi 1:6). God connects how we treat our parents with how we respond to Him. Many people struggle to honor God because they grew up resisting or being hurt by parents who were not “honorable” in their ways.

Third, honoring our parents is foundational to life and society (Proverbs 6:20–22). When the family breaks down, society follows. A recent statistic shows that many Filipino children grow up outside a stable family structure, which often affects their foundation in life. Even those raised in complete families experience imperfect parenting—yet God still calls us to honor our parents. Authority is established by God, and it exists in different levels in our lives. Parents are our first authority (Romans 13:1–2). As Marshall Segal said, “Parents become our first education in submission.” Learning to honor them shapes how we relate to authority in general.

Fourth, honoring our parents leads to blessing (Ephesians 6:1–3). It is the first commandment with a promise—that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life.

Fifth, dishonoring parents is taken very seriously by God (Proverbs 30:17; Deuteronomy 21:18–21). The heart of rebellion carries serious consequences. “One of the earliest shadows behind Israel’s inheritance of Canaan begins with a son dishonoring his father” (Ptr. PDV) (see Genesis 9).

HOW CAN WE HONOR OUR PARENTS?
What’s the difference between obedience and honor? If you are a child still living with and dependent on your parents, you are called to obey them. As you grow older and become independent, you are still called to honor them.

Obedience is for childhood; honor is for a lifetime.

Parents, on the other hand, are called to be honorable. Scripture warns us not to provoke our children to anger (Ephesians 6:4).

How do parents provoke their children?
1. Harsh temper and constant shouting 2. Being unreasonable or unwilling to listen
3. Excessive criticism or perfectionism 4. Hypocrisy 5. Selfishness 6. Overcontrol
7. Failing to keep promises 8. Favoritism 9. Ignoring or avoiding real issues

Instead, parents are given two key tools: discipline and counsel (Ephesians 6:4b).

Healthy discipline involves:
1. Clear and consistent rules 2. Consistent husband and wife rules. 3. Consistent application of rules. 4. Consistent in our love

Discipline should never come from anger—that only provokes children.

WHAT DOES HONOR LOOK LIKE?
1. Respect in speech
(Exodus 21:17; Ephesians 4:29)
Honor means speaking with respect—avoiding harsh words, sarcasm, or speaking negatively about our parents to others. Our words should build them up.

2. Listening and learning
(Proverbs 23:22; 13:1)
Even as adults, we are called to listen patiently and remain open to their wisdom.

3. Gratitude and value
(2 Timothy 3:1; Proverbs 23:24–25)
In the last days, people will be marked by ingratitude and disobedience. Even if our parents are imperfect, we can still find reasons to appreciate them. It’s never too late to begin honoring them.

4. Care and responsibility
(Matthew 15:4–6; 1 Timothy 5:8)
We are called to care for our parents, especially when they can no longer provide for themselves. At the same time, we must avoid enabling unhealthy dependence in those who are capable of working.

To truly care is also to help them grow in Christlikeness (Ephesians 4:15). This may even involve “reverse discipleship”—lovingly pointing them to Christ as we mature in faith (1 Timothy 5:1–2). One of the most powerful ways to honor our parents is to pray for them consistently.

HOW CAN I HONOR MY PARENTS—ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S HARD?
There are no perfect parents. Some have been deeply hurt, neglected, or even abused. Honoring does not mean pretending sin didn’t happen, removing healthy boundaries, or enabling wrongdoing.

However, it does mean: 1. Refusing to hold on to hatred 2. Choosing respect in attitude and action 3. Entrusting justice to God 4.Choosing to forgive

None of us have perfectly honored our parents. We all fall short (James 2:10). That’s why we need Jesus—not just as our example, but as the One who transforms our hearts (Ezekiel 36:26–27).

A changed heart enables us to honor.

We honor our parents ultimately for the Lord (Colossians 3:20; Ephesians 6:1). Forgiveness is costly—it means releasing the offender by absorbing the debt rather than seeking revenge. As Timothy Keller explained, it is choosing not to pay back the wrong done to us.

Jesus is our perfect example. He fully honored the Heavenly Father (John 12:49–50), and even while on the cross, He honored His earthly mother by entrusting her care to another (John 19:26–27).

Let Jesus change your heart so you can live out God’s command—to honor your father and your mother.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. How have my parents positively or negatively impacted my view and relationship with God?
2. How have I struggled to honor my parents---whether in attitude, speech, or action?
3. Where do I need God’s help?

05/08/2026

Honoring your parents isn’t always easy, but it matters deeply to God. He calls us to honor the people He placed in our lives, especially our parents, not because they are perfect, but because He is shaping our hearts through it.

When we choose to honor our parents even when it's hard becomes an act of true worship and obedience to Him.

Join us this weekend as we learn more in our series, “10 Commandments.”

05/03/2026

Worship The True God: Honor His Name; Honor His Sabbath Day

EXODUS 20:7-10
7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain. 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.”
What comes to mind when you think of “WORSHIP”? For some, it may be raising hands, singing, or kneeling. But true worship is our proper response to who God is, what He has done, and what He continues to do. Worship acts like a thermometer—it measures the depth of our knowledge of and relationship with God.

Worship flows from a personal encounter with Jesus, not from mere tradition. It is not confined to one day, but meant for a lifetime. Even before giving the Law (the Ten Commandments), God wanted His people to remember what He had already done for them (Exodus 20:2–3). The Israelites had no way of escaping Egypt on their own, yet God redeemed and delivered them by His power. Only then did He give them His commandments.

We are to worship God in the right way—He alone is worthy of worship, and we must not make idols. But how else do we worship the true God?

HONOR HIS NAME
We are commanded not to take the name of the Lord our God in vain (Exodus 20:7). The word “vain” means empty, careless, hypocritical, or meaningless. God’s name is majestic and holy, and it must be treated with reverence.

We take His name in vain when we use it carelessly—such as making promises in His name and failing to keep them. Leviticus 19:12 warns against swearing falsely by His name. We also misuse His name when we invoke it to support our personal agendas or to gain credibility.
There is also a serious warning against speaking presumptuously in God’s name—false prophets who claim to speak for God without truth face judgment (Deuteronomy 18:20–22).

Another danger is living hypocritically—bearing His name without reflecting His character. If we call ourselves Christians, we must live in a way that honors that name. Scripture warns that God’s name is blasphemed among others because of His people when they live inconsistently (Romans 2:24).

We must be careful not to dishonor God through our actions. Exodus 20:7 also reminds us that there are consequences for taking His name in vain.

Jesus teaches us to “hallow” or honor God’s name (Matthew 6:9). In everything we do, we are to act in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17). Even when circumstances are difficult, we choose to honor Him. We do not judge God based on our circumstances; rather, we interpret our circumstances in light of who God is.

God loves us and has good purposes for our lives. Challenges can awaken us or discipline us, especially when we tend to ignore Him during easier times. If we are to live for His glory, we must ensure that our actions honor Him and do not cause others to stumble.

HONOR HIS SABBATH DAY

Honoring the Sabbath is an act of worship. God commands us to set apart a day of rest (Exodus 20:8–10). We are to work for six days, but the seventh day is dedicated to the Lord.

Whatever your “seventh day” may be, it should be set apart as a day of rest—free from ordinary work. This command reflects God’s love and wisdom. In creation, God worked for six days and rested on the seventh, modeling this rhythm for us.

We need this rest—not only physically, but spiritually. True worship is rooted in who God is and what He has done. He is our Creator, and He is worthy of worship. Worship is fueled by truth (theology), not just emotion. The Sabbath reminds us to look back to God and His work.

The Pharisees misunderstood this and became legalistic. When Jesus’ disciples picked grain on the Sabbath, they were criticized (Mark 2:23–28). Jesus corrected them by teaching that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath—and that He Himself is Lord of the Sabbath.

Romans 14:1–6 reminds us not to judge one another over specific practices, but to honor the principle: setting apart time for the Lord. Colossians 2:16–17 also points us to the deeper reality that the Sabbath ultimately finds its fulfillment in Christ.

Worship requires intentionality. Busyness is one of the greatest enemies of worship. If we do not intentionally set aside time for God, something else will take its place.

We must prioritize both private and corporate worship (Psalm 122:1; 95:1–2). Scripture encourages us not to neglect gathering together (Hebrews 10:25), just as the early church regularly did (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2).

God demonstrated His provision in the wilderness by giving manna daily. He instructed the Israelites to gather twice as much on the sixth day (Exodus 16:4–5). Some disobeyed and hoarded extra on other days, and it spoiled (Exodus 16:20–21). But the extra gathered on the sixth day did not spoil (vv. 22–23). When some tried to gather on the seventh day, there was none (vv. 26–28). God was teaching them to trust Him and to rest.

The Sabbath is not just about time—it is a matter of faith. It declares that God is sovereign, the Lord of our time, and our ultimate Provider. He knows what is best for us.

We are called to delight in the Sabbath and honor it (Isaiah 58:13–14), with a promise of blessing for those who do.

Ultimately, the Sabbath points us to Jesus—the true Bread from heaven (John 6:31–35). Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.” He is our ultimate rest and satisfaction. He invites us to come to Him and find true rest (Matthew 11:28).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How do we dishonor God’s name, and how can we honor it in our daily lives?

2. Why is it important to observe the Sabbath, and how do we do it today?

05/01/2026

Real worship isn’t found in big actions. It flows in small encounters when we talk about God and choose to rest in His promises. Every word we say in God’s name impacts our lives and every moment we rest in Him is an opportunity to trust and surrender to God more deeply. True worship begins when we Honor God’s name and rest in His presence.

This weekend, join us as we discover how we honor God by honoring His name and His day of rest in our series, “10 Commandments.”