Lunes, Disyembre 26, 2016
Sabado, Disyembre 24, 2016
Linggo, Disyembre 18, 2016
Miyerkules, Disyembre 14, 2016
Linggo, Disyembre 11, 2016
December 11, 2016 - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Disciples of the Kingdom - Bi...
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A
Disciples of the Kingdom
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz"When trials & circumstances tempt us to doubt, remember His Words, His Promises, and His Deeds."
Isaiah 35:1-10 - When the glory of God comes upon us, we will also see the abundance of God's blessings.James 5:7-10 - We need to be patient as we await the second coming of our Lord.
Psalm 147
Matthew 11:2-11
1.(v.2-6) When experiencing a crisis of faith, Worship God and meditate on His Word.
2.(v.7-11) Be grateful for the opportunity and privilege to serve Him in the new covenant.
Sabado, Disyembre 10, 2016
Linggo, Nobyembre 20, 2016
November 20, 2016 - Feast of Christ The King - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
November 20, 2016 – Feast of Christ the King (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
Sunday Worship Homily
Forgiven by the King
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:13-20; Psalm 46; Luke 23:33-43- God loves us and He has chosen to forgive us,
- Jesus is the only King who is willing to die for the sins of His people.
- When we begin to acknowledge the love of God, we become partakers of what He purchased for us through the cross.
- The Feast of Christ the King is reminding us that because Christ has died on the cross, we also become part of His Kingdom.
- Forgiveness continually reminds us of the favor we have received from Christ.
- God only wants us to acknowledge our sins so He can give us that forgiveness.
- Only to Him we submit, bow, and fall on our knees, acknowledge that He is the King of our lives.
- As God had forgiven us, we also do acts of forgiveness so we can move forward.
Huwebes, Nobyembre 17, 2016
November 16, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Dcn. Felipe Panganiban Jr.
Living With A Purpose
"Am I living with the purpose of God here on earth or I am living just on my own?"
Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) - Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
Acts 13:22-23, 26 - David Served the purpose of His Life.
- Life will only make sense when you know you were made by God and for God alone.
Eph. 1:11(AMP) - It is in Christ that we find out who we are.
- You can only discover your purpose/identity through your relationship with Jesus Christ
- long before you were conceived by your parents, you were already conceived in the plans of the Lord.
- God already determined the talents we will possess; we are all created unique.
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November 13, 2016 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Erel Villanueva
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Goal of Legitimate Witness
Homily by Fr. Erel VillanuevaGod wants the heart of the Pharisees to change but they keep on confronting, rebuking Jesus
Malachi 3:13-4:2 - God will judge the world and all the people.2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Psalm 98
Luke 20:45-21:4
Legitimate - true witness of the Lord
- Our life should be a testimony of the Lord.
- Whatever we do, do it from the heart because God sees our hearts.
- God has given us everything yet there are times we only give a portion. Faith is believing that God supplies everything and by giving to God our all, we become a legitimate witness.
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Miyerkules, Nobyembre 9, 2016
November 9, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
November 9, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
The Move of the Holy Spirit is for Everyone
Joel 2:28-29 – And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.“God can move and use any of us; God is no respecter of persons.”
Exodus 17:8-13 – Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. AndMoses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with
Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God
in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But
Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him,
and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one
side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until
the going down of the sun. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
“We all have Significant roles to do in the movement of the Holy Spirit so that His power will continue to flow.”
Linggo, Nobyembre 6, 2016
November 6, 2016 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
November 6, 2016 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of Being Sons of the Resurrection”
“As sons of the resurrection, we are to seek the will of the Father.”
November 2, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
November 2, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp Ricardo Alcaraz)
Flowing with the Movements of the Holy Spirit
“Learn to walk in the seasons of refreshing brought to us by the Holy Spirit.”
- Hunger for more of God; Hunger for intimacy with the Lord. – Psalm 42:1; Psalm 63:1
- Allow for His cleansing in our life. – Matthew 5:8; Revelations 7:14
- Ask God for more of the Holy Spirit and His annointing in your life. – Luke 11:13
- See yourself the way God sees you, and then declare it! – Proverbs 23:7a; Joshua 1:8
Linggo, Oktubre 30, 2016
October 30, 2016 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 30, 2016 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
The Goal of Personal Salvation
Isaiah 1:10-17 – We should worship God not just withoutward action but with sincere hearts. God promises that when we obey
Him with our whole heart, we will experience the best of the land.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-13 – We are to love God’s truth and righteousness. The work of deception will only work for people who hated the truth.
Psalm 119:137-144
“Hold fast the blessings which God’s grace made available to you.”
Luke 19:1-10
“The Goal of personal salvation is learning to walk in His ways while we are here on earth.”
- (v.1-7) Immediately take hold of the opportunities made available by God’s grace.
- (v.8-10) Hold fast to what you have received from His grace.
Miyerkules, Oktubre 26, 2016
October 26, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 26, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp Ricardo Alcaraz)
Standing on an Unshakeable Ground
Hebrews 12:25-28 – Seethat you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who
refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn
away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” Now this, “Yet once more,”
indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of
things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let
us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and
godly fear.
“We must be careful and pay close attention to the Words being said
to us; in a time of shaking and testing, you will know what your
foundations are.”
Let us focus on things that are not changing:- God – Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 6:18; Hebrews 13:8
- Word of God – Matthew 24:35; Psalm 89:34; Isaiah 40:8; Isaiah 55:11
- What Christ has done for us – Isaiah 53:4-5; Galatians 3:13-14; Colossians 1:12-14
- Who we are in Christ Jesus – 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 2:10
- Our fellowship and access to our Father – 1 John 1:3; Fellowship = Partnership
- The Authority that we have in the Name of Jesus – John 14:12-14
- The Holy Spirit who lives within us – 1 John 4:4; 2 Corinthians 6:16
- Our better covenant that is based on better promises – Hebrews 7:22; Hebrews 8:6
Linggo, Oktubre 23, 2016
October 23, 2016 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 23, 2016 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
The Goal of a Humble Heart
Jeremiah 14:17-22 – We are to humble ourselves at all times before the Lord especially at times of trials. We need to see
that our hope is with Him alone and not in anything or anybody else.
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 – The Lord will cover those who look to Him as their source of strength.
Psalm 84:1-7
Luke 18:9-14
“It is by humility and not just by need that we receive the mercy of God.”
“You can advance spiritually as you submit to God. But as your faithis increased, be careful about others who are still struggling in their
faith; let us not be critical about treating others especially when we
are in different levels.”
“We are recipients of God’s grace so let us also show that grace to others.”
- (v.9-12) We cannot boast of our accomplishments before God. Faith and Humility impresses God.
- (v.13-14) Our merciful Lord welcomes all who come to Him with Humility.
Miyerkules, Oktubre 19, 2016
October 19, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Erel Villanueva
October 19, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr Erel Villanueva)
Answering The Call of God to Pray
Let us answer the call of God to pray, not only for ourselves but for others and to become a praying church.
"God has called us to pray and may we answer that calling."Ezekiel 22:23-30 - And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ The
conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing
the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken treasure and
precious things; they have made many widows in her midst. Her
priests have violated My law and profaned My holy things; they have not
distinguished between the holy and unholy, nor have they made known the difference between the unclean and the clean; and they have hidden their eyes from My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Her princes in her midst are like wolves tearing the prey, to shed blood, to destroy people, and to get dishonest gain. Her prophets plastered them with untempered mortar, seeing false visions, and divining lies for them, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord God,’ when the Lord had not spoken. The
people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and
mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the
stranger. So I
sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap
before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I
found no one.
Luke 18:1 - Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - pray without ceasing
Ephesians 6:18 - praying
always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful
to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints
Mark 1:35 - Now
in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out
and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.
"Prayer is part of our Christian life. We need to pray to grow spiritually."
"Our desire to pray should result to our consistency in prayer."
"Prayer is Work!"
"Do
not give way to the enemy in distracting you not to pray! He will do
all means to stop you because the enemy trembles when you pray."
I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the
love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God
for me
October 16, 2016 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Erel Villanueva
October 16, 2016 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)
Sunday Worship Homily
The Goal of Being Ever Prayerful
Genesis 32:22-31 - When we face obstacles in our faith, we are to be steadfast and stand firm in the promises of God.2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 - No matter what difficulty we are facing, we are to continue bearing fruit in the Word that the Lord has given us.
Psalm 121
Luke 18:1-8a
"We are to pray without ceasing. Always find the time to pray."
"Fight for and protect our prayer life because prayer is essential part of our life."
"God puts us in the highest position when we pray. It is a commandment of God."
"If we are prayerful, we have an inner strength to combat anything that comes our way."
"Prayer only comes when we know who God is."
"Persistence mixed with faith is what God wants from us. If we believe God, we will not quit."
"Prayer is a two-way communication. We build a relationship by talking to and listening to God."
October 12, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 12, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Topic: Being Unshaken, In a Shaking World
Who delights greatly in His commandments.
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches will be in his house,
And his righteousness endures forever.
Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs with discretion.
Surely he will never be shaken;
The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is established;
He will not be afraid,
Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.
Linggo, Oktubre 9, 2016
October 9, 2016 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 9, 2016 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
The Goal of Being Ever Thankful
Always take time to give the Lord thanks for what He has given to and done for us.
2 Kings 5:8-15 - We are to be obedient to God especially in following His instructions. When we get our miracles, never forget to thank Him.2 Timothy 2:8-13 - In Christ, we must remain steadfast, sober-minded, disciplined and diligent.
Psalm 111
Luke 17:11-19
- (v.11-14) Merciful and gracious God sees us in our needs.
- (v.15-19) Don't take His blessings for granted but give thanks to Him.
"How much do we value what God has done for us?"
"Thanksgiving to God is important! We thank Him with our lives; We serve Him, We worship Him!"
Miyerkules, Oktubre 5, 2016
The God-kind of Faith: Necessary or Not? - October 5, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 5, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
The God-kind of Faith: Is it Necessary or Not?
Mark 11:22-24 - So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. Forassuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and
be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes
that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
"To Have Faith in God is to have Faith in the Word of God."
"Walk as mature sons of God and operate like Him."
Ephesians 5:1 - Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
The God-Kind of Faith:
- Jesus Christ gives us His personal guarantee ("...assuredly I say to you...")
- Jesus
gave us the authority. Talk to God about the situation then speak to
your situation. ("...whoever says to this mountain...") - Say what you want to happen. ("...be removed and cast into the sea...")
- Fill
your heart with the Word of God by constantly meditating on the Word of
God. Then your life will be aligned with the Word that is in you. Doubt
cannot live in a faith-filled environment. ("...does not doubt in his
heart...") - Fill your words with faith, hope and love. ("... but believes that those things he says will be done...")
- We get the results! (You will have whatever you say).
Linggo, Oktubre 2, 2016
October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
October 2, 2016 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
The Goal of Doing What We Ought
To have faith in the Lord is to serve the Lord. Faith also believes in the purposes God has for us.
Habakkuk 1:12 - 2:42 Timothy 1:1-10 - We are to faithfully use what God has given to fulfill His calling in us.
Psalm 37:1-9
Luke 17:5-10
- (v.5-6) We just need to use the faith that we have.
- (v.7-10) Just like faith, humility agrees with God.
- The faith that you have is already POWERFUL and can accomplish amazing things.
- You need to USE the faith you already have.
- You need to SPEAK what God says to the circumstances you are facing.
assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and
be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes
that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
Matthew 17:20 - So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for
assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will
say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and
nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 21:21 - So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly,
I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do
what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be
removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done.
2 Corinthians 4:13 - And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,
Romans 10:8-10 - But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that
if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart
that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Huwebes, Setyembre 29, 2016
September 28, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
September 28, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Strengthening the Inner Man
Ephesians 3:14-16 - For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, thatHe would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be
strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.
How to Strengthen the Inner Man
1.) Worship
we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the
Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory,
just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which
is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who
are sanctified.
assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and
be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes
that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Linggo, Setyembre 25, 2016
September 25, 2016 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
September 25, 2016 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
"The Goal of Sensitivity to the Needy"
"God blesses us that we might be a blessing to others."
Amos 6:1-7 - We
are to care about God and His purposes. (We should avoid falling into
the trap that just because we have what we need, we doesn't need
anything else)
1 Timothy 6:17-19 - We are to fight the good fight of faith.
Psalm 146
Luke 16:19-31
- (v.19-21) God's blessings are meant to be shared.
- (v.22-26) How we live now shapes our future.
- (v.27-31) Consider seriously the Word of God.
Miyerkules, Setyembre 21, 2016
September 21, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
September 21, 2016 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
Topic: We are to wait expectantly to the revealing of Christ.
Luke 3:15-22 (NASB) – Now
while the people were in a state of expectation and all were wondering
in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ, John
answered and said to them all, “As for me, I baptize you with water;
but One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to untie the
thong of His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His
winnowing fork is in His hand to thoroughly clear His threshing floor,
and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff
with unquenchable fire.”
So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. But
when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his
brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had
done, Herod also added this to them all: he locked John up in prison.
Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened, and
the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a
voice came out of heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in You I am
well-pleased.”
Lamentations 3:21-23 – This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
“When God reveals Himself to us, they are new every morning.”
“God can use you to reveal Himself to others.”
Psalm 68:19 – Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation.
Psalm 103:2 – Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;
1 Corinthians 2:10 – For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.
Martes, Setyembre 20, 2016
September 18, 2016 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
September 18, 2016 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
The Goal of Being Faithful
If
the people of the world can be good in the ways of the world, then the
people in God's Kingdom should be wiser in the ways of the Kingdom.
Amos 8:4-12
- Our relationship with God will affect our relationship with others.
- We are to pray always and be diligent especially in praying for others.
Luke 16:1-12
- (v.1-8) Excel in learning and living out Kingdom principles.
- (v.9-12) Recognize and focus on the true riches.
- Waste it.
- Spend your life (for yourself)
- Invest in something greater than you =)
Linggo, Setyembre 11, 2016
September 11, 2016 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Seeking the Lost
As we have received His grace and mercy, so let us minister His grace and mercy to others.
Exodus 32:7-14- Because of God’s righteousness, we need an intercessor…
- God blesses us, so we can become instruments of blessings to others.
Luke 15:1-10
- When we help bring people to the Kingdom of God, there is more rejoicing in heaven.
- (v.1-3) Be thankful for the Mercy of God.
- (v.4-10) All Heaven rejoices whenever someone comes back to Him.
Miyerkules, Setyembre 7, 2016
September 7, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Plans Written Before We Were Born
God wants us to follow the plans He made for us even before we were born.
Psalm 139:13-16 - For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Hebrews 10:5-7 - Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me. In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come—In the volume of the book it is written of Me—To do Your will, O God.’”
John 4:34 - Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.
John 5:30 - I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.
John 6:38 - For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
"You are not an accident. You are God's masterpiece. God wants you to finish the plans He made for you."
Linggo, Setyembre 4, 2016
September 4, 2016 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Being Christ’s Disciple
Christ invites us to be disciples who are willing to give up those things that will hinder us from finishing.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20- Living for God means making the right choices. To obey God, means to choose the way of life, to disobey is to choose death. God told us to choose Life.
- Living the christian life of faith means making hard decisions. We must follow our faith not our emotions and purpose. Let us purpose in our hearts to obey God’s commands.
Psalm 139:1-6;13-18
Luke 14:26-33
- (v.26-27) Our commitment to Christ must be higher than any other commitment.
- (v.28-33) Christ is calling us to a total commitment to follow Him until the end.
Miyerkules, Agosto 31, 2016
August 31, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Dcn. Felipe Panganiban Jr.
The Attitude of our Hearts
We cannot move forward because we have baggages in our hearts; It is the Holy Spirit who will tell us what to change in our lives.
“If we earnestly confess our sins to God, sins that entangled us, God is just and merciful to forgive us.”“We should be ready for the great revival of God; change our hearts, our minds and do the Work of God.”
Attitudes that God would like to deal with us:
- We often look at men – God hates pleasers of men.
- Attitude of always being late.
- Our Attitude to prayer, quality time with God.
- Commitment to Church
- Hardened Heart – total absence of loving and conditioning Spirit.
The Word of God is like a hammer that will break that hardness of heart. - Coldness of Heart – the Holy Spirit is a fire that will melt that coldness of heart; dwell in the Word.
And I will redeem you from the grip of the terrible.”
August 28, 2016 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
The Goal of Preferring Our Brother
God doesn’t only want us to enjoy the benefits of His Kingdom but He also wants us to take part in the work of His Kingdom in the Spirit of Humility.
Proverbs 25:6-12Hebrews 13:1-8
Psalm 112
Luke 14:1;7-14
In God’s Kingdom we don’t sit in our own glory but God’s.
Only God, decides which part of the body we are, just as He please.
God honors those who honor Him.
August 24, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Erel Villanueva
Press on to finish the race of life
Pressing on to reach the finish line. Run with full force, and with endurance… strive to finish the race.
Hebrews 12:1-2 – Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Linggo, Agosto 21, 2016
August 21, 2016 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Erel Villanueva
The Goal of the Straight and Narrow
Let us not live only our life in this world, but live it with an eternal perspective together with God.
Isaiah 66:18-21Hebrews 12:25-29
Psalm 46
Luke 13:22-30
“Let us strive to enter through the narrow gate with all the effort we can give.”
“The Kingdom of God has no place for people who are complacent and passive.”
“If we have the concept of eternal life, we will work out our salvation with fear and trembling.”
“God desires for all of us to be part of His Kingdom.”
Linggo, Agosto 14, 2016
August 14, 2016 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Understanding the Times
Let us help ease the anguish of the Lord by discerning and responding to the signs of the times.
Jeremiah 23:23-29Although God is great and knows all things, yet He is not far from us.
Hebrews 12:1-6
We are to look to the Lord, so we can run with endurance the race of faith.
Psalm 82
Luke 12:49-56
(v.49-53) Commitment to God can be costly but worth it.
(v.54-56) Do not just be knowledgeable about earthly things but also about heavenly things.
“While we are living in the earth, we must live with heavenly standard.”
Fire – symbolic of purification and/or judgement.
“The Lord rejoices when we spend eternity with Him but He is saddened when others spend eternity in hell.”
2 Peter 7-10 – But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up
Miyerkules, Agosto 10, 2016
August 10, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Wisdom and Favor
When you seek the wisdom of God, you will walk in the favor of God.
Proverbs 8:32-36Knowledge vs. Wisdom => Proverbs 1:7; 9:10
The Story of Young King Solomon - 1 Kings 3:5-14
Proverbs 19:8
Proverbs 16:20
Linggo, Agosto 7, 2016
August 7, 2016 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
The Goal of Receiving the Kingdom
Genesis 15:1-6- When God speaks to us, we must believe His Word, no matter how impossible it may seem.
Hebrews 11:1-2;7-13
- Faith takes hold of God’s power in bringing into reality God’s favor and provisions into our life.
- Let us act on the Word of God for this is what faith is.
Psalm 33:6-22
Luke 12:32-37
- God gave us the privilege to become part of His Kingdom; We are to allow Him to be fully Lord, God, and Master over our lives. He is the King; not us.
- As the Lord gave us the Kingdom, we are to submit to His Kingdom in us.
- It is the Father’s good pleasure to give us the Kingdom.
- We should not put our security/dependence in what we have but only in God.
Huwebes, Agosto 4, 2016
August 3, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Erel Villanueva
Preparing for the Special Move of the Holy Spirit - Revival
Let us love what the Lord loves(Continuation)
Luke 2:36-37 (Anna) and Luke 2:25... (Simeon)Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted.
Only those who are prepared and sesitive to the Spirit - will be part of revival.
Luke 19:41-44
Repent, examine ourselves, and have a change of heart.
Isaiah 57:15- Contrite and Humble Spirit => used for Revival
Linggo, Hulyo 31, 2016
July 31, 2016 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Erel Villanueva
The Goal of Being Rich Toward God
Ecclesiastes 1:12-23Colossians 3:1-11 – Set your mind on things above.
Psalm 49:1-12
Luke 12:13-21
“Do not trust your blessing; learn to trust God!”
“Money is temporary but our attitude is forever; our soul is eternal.”
“Our life is not measured by our possessions.”
“Being rich toward God is doing the things God wants us to do.”
“Do not hold back with a spirit of covetousness. Be willing to share and bless others.”
“You need to be faithful in small things so God will bless you with bigger things.”
Huwebes, Hulyo 28, 2016
July 24, 2016 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Intensified Prayer
Let us confidently persist in prayer to our Heavenly Father Who is not reluctant to help us.”
Linggo, Hulyo 17, 2016
July 17, 2016 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Abiding With Him"
Genesis 18:1-10a - When God comes to us, we must welcome Him with joy and humilityColossians 1:15-23 - Because we have been reconciled with God through faith in Christ, we are to continue to be steadfast in our faith in Him.
Psalm 15
Luke 10:38-42
In the hecticness of life, it is important to keep our focus on the Lord.
We cannot rush our relationship with God
1.(v.38-40) Know the value of spending time with the Lord.
2.(v.41-42) It's important not just to know what is important but to choose it.
- (Psalm 1:1-3) - You will get wisdom; prosperous, successful
- (Proverbs 3:1-2) - You get sustenance from God; you enjoy the favor and blessing of God.
- (Proverbs 4:20-22) - God's favor and wisdom will cause things to work in your life => length of days and long life.
- You will live a fulfilling life.
- You will have health to enjoy your life.
Miyerkules, Hulyo 13, 2016
July 13, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Our Authority in Christ
Know and Stand Firm in the Authority we have in Christ.
Authority – The right to do something.
Luke 10:19 – Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Colossians 1:13 – He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love.
Ephesians 2:1-6 – The Lord has shows us some of the things He has done for us.
Ephesians 1:16-23 – St. Paul’s Prayer our Authority in Christ.
John 14:12-14 – “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”
Philippians 2:9-11 – Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Mark 16:15-18 – And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Ephesians 4:27 – nor give place to the devil.
James 4:7 – Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Linggo, Hulyo 10, 2016
July 10, 2016 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Loving Our Neighbor
Love God by obeying Him and by being a neighbor to those in need.
Deuteronomy 30:9-14Colossians 1:3-8
Psalm 25:1-10
Luke 10:25-37
“Our love for God is measured by our obedience.”
1.(v.25-28) Love isn’t just intelligent defining but a way of living.
2.(v.29-37) Love isn’t about just looking for the right neighbor but by being a neighbor.
“We can only approach God with humility”
Miyerkules, Hulyo 6, 2016
July 6, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Choose only the Lord as your source
Stand firm in believing that only the Lord is the source of true power.
1 Kings 18:21 – And Elijah came to all the people, and said, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people answered him not a word.2 Kings 17:41 – So these nations feared the Lord, yet served their carved images; also their children and their children’s children have continued doing as their fathers did, even to this day.
Zephaniah 1:5 – Those who worship the host of heaven on the housetops; Those who worship and swear oaths by the Lord,
But who also swear by Milcom;
Exodus 20:2-3 – I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.
Acts 8:9-13;18-22 – The Sorcerer’s profession of Faith.
2 Kings 1:1-4 – God Judges Ahaziah
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 – “When you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you.”
Linggo, Hulyo 3, 2016
July 3, 2016 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of Reaping God's Harvest
14th Sunday in Ordinary TimeHomily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz
The Goal of the Harvest: God has given us authority to invade the kingdom of darkness to populate the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Miyerkules, Hunyo 29, 2016
June 29, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Bp. Ricardo preached about us having seeking ears and not itching ears (2 Tim.4:1-5).
Strive to remain faithful to the Lord's Word and resist those who revise or change It's intended meaning, just to suit their own personal preferences.
Linggo, Hunyo 26, 2016
June 26, 2016 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
June 26, 2016 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - CEC Foundation Day (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily"The Goal of Saving Men's Lives"
1 Kings 19:15-16; 19-21
Galatians 5:19-25
Psalm 16
Luke 9:51-62
"To Follow the Lord effectively, we must consider His Kingdom purposes worthy of our commitment and priority."
God Calls us according to His time and purpose.
1.(v.51-56) We must be committed to follow God and His purposes.
2.(v.57-62) We cannot be halfhearted in serving the Lord
Malachi 3 - The Coming Messengers - Whoever responds to the call
2 Kings 17:24
- As the day of God approaches, we(Christians) are also called to a more committed life in the Church.
- The foundation of His throne is righteousness and truth
- Follow God without expecting anything in return.! (v.58)
- You do not delay following God. (v.59)
- The only way to follow God is moving forward! no looking back. (v.61-62)
Miyerkules, Hunyo 22, 2016
June 22, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
2 Samuel 24:18-25 - Characteristics of David and Araunah.
CEC Foundation Offering - to establish the Church that God established; one way for us to manifest the vision of God for the Church - to make the house of Worship visible.
- David does not want to offer God Something that cost nothing.
1 Chronicles 21
- Araunah was also willing to give.
Exodus 25:2 - give willingly not grudgingly.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 - God loves a cheerful giver.
Luke 6:38 - Give and it shall be given to you.
Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
Linggo, Hunyo 19, 2016
June 19, 2016 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Fernando Ilustre
June 19, 2016 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)
Sunday Worship Homily
“The Goal of Standing Against Evil”
Isaiah 65:1-9
Galatians 3:23-29
Psalm 40:1-11
Luke 8:26-39
God wants us to walk in His Kingdom and not in darkness.
We do not reject the grace and mercy of God.
Thankful for what God has done for us, let us follow Him and proclaim His grace.
Miyerkules, Hunyo 15, 2016
June 15, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Fr. Erel Villanueva
Revival and The Flow of the Holy Spirit
1 Thess. 5:19 - do not quench the SpiritIn revival, we could either flow with the Spirit or quench the Spirit.
Isaiah 60:1-2; Luke 21:25; Amos 3:7; Acts 3:19
There will be no revival without repentance.
Linggo, Hunyo 12, 2016
June 12, 2016 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
June 12, 2016 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Sunday Worship Homily
"The Goal of Loving Much"
2 Samuel 12:1-9;13-15
Galatians 2:17-21
Psalm 32:1-7
Luke 7:37-43;47-50
To be truly thankful for what the Lord has done, we cannot help but look for ways to serve Him more and more.
1.) Thankful for what God has done, we cannot hold back from Him.
2.) Realizing what God's grace has done for us, we will always thank and love Him.
3.) Knowing God's grace gives us the assurance of faith.
- The woman represented grace.
Biyernes, Hunyo 10, 2016
June 8, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Wednesday Fellowship Service | June 8, 2016 (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Topic: Going up or ascending in the presence of the Lord
"God is inviting us to come up and spend time in His presence."
versus simple, decent relationship with God.
Psalm 100 - Come into His presence with thanksgiving, enter into His courts with praise.
Ascending into a deeper level of intimacy with Him.
Psalm 27:5 - He shall hide me in the secret place.
Psalm 31:20, Psalm 91:1
Matthew 6:6 - go into your room
Eph. 2:18 - We have one access by one Spirit to the Father
Hebrews 10:19-22 - Enter by the blood of Jesus by a new and living way.
Psalm 120 -134 Song of Ascents
Acknowledge God for who He is; Acknowledge Him for His greatness! Serve Him with gladness.
Psalm 46:10 - Flow into Worship; nothing else matters
present your needs before God without hurrying.
Miyerkules, Hunyo 8, 2016
June 5, 2016 - 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Erel Villanueva
June 5, 2016 Sunday Worship Homily (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)
"The Goal of Helping the Helpless"
1 Kings 17:17-24
Galatians 1:11-24
Psalm 30
Luke 7:11-17
1.) As Jesus has touched us, we also touch the lives of others.
2.) Godly and divine compassion will always lead us to do something for helpless
Miyerkules, Hunyo 1, 2016
June 1, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Wednesday Fellowship Service | June 1, 2016 (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Topic: Hearing the Lord (Part 2)
John 10:26-27
“Cultivate the inner atmosphere conducive to hearing God”.
“Atmosphere of peace, rest, and calm confidence in Him on the inside”.
Matthew 6:19-23 (v.19-21) Make God the most important person in our
lives. Make God our treasure. (v.22-23) Where do we focus our eyes.
Psalm 119:37 – Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.
2 Cor. 10:4-5 – We need to tear down satanic strongholds and not feed them.
What Should we do:
1.) Guard your Quiet Time (Mark 1:35; Isaiah 30:15)
2.) Spend some Time Meditating the Word of God. (Joshua 1:8)
3.) Confess and Decree the Word of God over your life. (Romans 10:8-10, 17; John 14:21)
4.) Worship God (Psalm 100)
Miyerkules, Mayo 25, 2016
May 25, 2016 Wednesday Fellowship Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Wednesday Fellowship Service | May 25, 2016 (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)
Topic: Hearing the Lord.
"God desires more than you do, for you to hear Him"
John 10:26-27 - The sheep and the Shepherd. The sheep always focus on the Shepherd.
John 10:14-16 - The sheep knows the Shepherd. One flock and one shepherd.
John 12:26 - Spend time with God, serve and follow Him.
Psalm 46:10 - Time to be still in His presence.
Matthew 6:6 - Go to your secret place(enter into His presence). We have access to the Father through Jesus.
John
14:16-17 - The problem of us not hearing God is because we are full of
the World, that is why we cannot hear the Spirit of Truth(which greater
than the spirit of deception).
Philippians 4:8 - Whatever things
are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are pure, whatever
things are lovely, whatever things of good report, if there is anything
praiseworthy - meditate on these things.
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Linggo, Mayo 22, 2016
May 22, 2016 - Trinity Sunday - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Theme: "The Goal of Knowing The Trinity"
Homily by Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
We Rejoice in the Father's Love, Trust in the Grace of His Son, and Emboldened by the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Biyernes, Mayo 20, 2016
May 18, 2016 - Wednesday Fellowship - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Wednesday Fellowship - Bp. Ricardo preached about Moving with the Holy Spirit.
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Linggo, Mayo 15, 2016
May 15, 2016 - Pentecost Sunday - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
Theme: "Making Known Christ's Power"
Homily by Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz
God has empowered us with His Holy Spirit that we may fulfill His Kingdom purposes in the midst of unfriendly circumstances.
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