A lot of people struggle with all kinds of temptations, not realizing that fasting plays such an important role in overcoming them. Through fasting, we open up ourselves to God so that, by His grace and power, He can enable us to win the battle over our sinful nature or the flesh through the power of the Holy Spirit.
30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. 31 Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, 32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. 33 The God of peace be with you all. Amen. (Romans 15:30-33)
Often prayer is left out in the church because we have come to the conclusion that we only need strategic planning, execution, and hard work to succeed in ministry. This is a tragic mistake. Although there is a place for such activities, they are not the main means to fulfill God's purpose in and through the church. Prayer is still the main and vital means of grace for accomplishing the will of God.
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Main Idea: “Apart from prayer, we cannot succeed in ministry.” (“Maliban sa panalangin, hindi tayo magtatagumpay sa gawain.”)
Why is prayer a necessity?
Three Reasons
1. It's our participation (30).
2. It's our protection (31).
3. It's our provision (32-33)
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Date: Oct 5, 2022
Text: Psalm 36:1-12
We all have the choice of how we are going to live. Most people choose their way rather than God's way. God's way is not hidden, of course, although we have to make an effort to find out. It is found in God's revelation, the Bible, through faith in Jesus Christ. But we won't know about it if we are not willing to humble ourselves to seek God's wisdom. More importantly, we need to know the reasons why God's way of living is better than our way.
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Central Idea: “God's way of living is always better than our way.” (“Ang paraan ng pamumuhay ayon sa Diyos ay laging mas mabuti kaysa sa paraan natin.”)
Why should we choose God's way of living?
Three Reasons
1. Choosing sinfulness is foolishness (vv.1-4).
2. Choosing lovingkindness is blessedness (vv.5-9).
3. Choosing righteousness is steadfastness (vv.10-12).
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Most Christians are content just to listen to sermons every Sunday. Thank God some are willing to step up to belong to a small group and become more like Christ by going through spiritual formation together with others. However, not many are willing to take the next step, which is to help build the body of Christ. Spiritual formation is not an end in itself. God wants us to be transformed for the sake of others. He wants us to be involved in ministry, whether as workers or as leaders, so that the body of Christ may be built up in love toward spiritual maturity.
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It is important to not only read the Bible but to also engage in the act of studying it. By delving deeper into the words and teachings found within, one can truly unlock the immense power that lies within the word of God. Through the process of studying, we can gain a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the wisdom and guidance provided by the Holy Spirit through the word of God. This allows us to connect with the divine message on a deeper level, enabling us to apply its teachings more effectively in our daily lives. So, let us not simply skim through the pages of the Bible, but rather, let us dedicate ourselves to the profound practice of studying it, for in doing so, we open ourselves up to a world of spiritual growth and transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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It is important to know the schemes of the enemy so that we can resist him in times of temptation and deception. In this episode, we will talk about one scheme that the enemy uses, which, if understood, can enable believers to say "No" quickly and with courage. This in turn will enable him or her to overcome the enemy's tactics.
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Living in God's Presence | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
Date: Oct 26, 2022
Text: Psalm 48:1-14
This psalm is about Mount Zion. Since we are not Jews and we don't have the historical background to appreciate what Mount Zion meant, we may not fully grasp the full implication of this psalm. But the early church understood what Mount Zion symbolized. It symbolized the presence of God which is now made accessible through Jesus (see Hebrews 12:22-24).
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Why is it important to know that we are now living in the presence of God?
Three Important Realities
1. We can now live in God's strong fortress (vv.1-7).
2. We can now rely on God's unfailing faithfulness (vv.8-11)
4. We can now face the future with God as our guide (vv.12-14)
Central Idea: “Since we're living in God's presence, we can have total confidence.” (“Dahil nabubuhay tayo sa piling ng Diyos, lubos tayong may kompiyansa.”)
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Napakahalaga na maging spiritually healthy tayo kahit na busy minsan ang schedule natin. Dapat ready tayo palagi na makinig sa Panginoon at sumunod. Pero minsan, o madalas, nabibigo tayo. Ano ang gagawin natin kapag tayo ay nabibigo? Susuko na lang ba tayo? Hindi.
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There are many possible signs that our enemy, Satan, is trying to deceive us. One of the most common strategies is to attack our self-identity or self-worth in relation to God. Our enemy wants us to doubt that God cares for us and that He loves us truly.
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