The Bible speaks of the heart as the core of our being, the seat of our emotions, and the center of our thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Matthew 5:8 reads, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Jeremiah 17:9 states, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” In other words, the Bible emphasizes the importance of having a pure, humble heart that is devoted to the Lord. It is through a heart devoted to God that we can find wisdom, strength, and peace. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN_2xrLzYI4
A New Kind of Freedom | Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
1 Do you not know, brothers and sisters — for I am speaking to those who know the law — that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him. 3 So then, if she has sexual relations with another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. 4 So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. (Romans 7:1-6)
We are now under a new kind of slavery, one that does not imprison us but rather liberates us to truly live holy lives. In other words, our new slavery is now our new freedom, as we have learned. But what is the nature of this new freedom that we have in Christ?
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12 Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. 13 Roaring lions that tear their prey open their mouths wide against me. 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted within me. 15 My mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet. 17 All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. 18 They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment. (Psalm 22:12-18)
By nature, we all tend to rely on our capabilities to navigate the many challenges in our lives. We often believe that we are strong enough and wise enough to overcome. But then we find ourselves in situations that are beyond our capacities. God allows this by His grace so that we will recognize our need for Him.
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Main Idea: “We only cry for God's salvation when we reach our limitation.” (“Hinihingi lang natin ang kaligtasan ng Diyos kapag nasa dulo na tayo ng ating limitasyon.”)
When do we realize we are in need of God?
Three Situations
1. When we sense Danger and Threat (vv.12-13).
2. When we become aware of Weaknesses and Fears (vv.14-15).
3. When we realize our Vulnerability and Helplessness (vv.16-18).
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Individualism in the church can lead to a lack of community and connection among members. When individuals prioritize their own needs and desires above the collective well-being of the church, it can hinder the development of meaningful relationships and the sense of belonging within the community. Being a Christian is living in community with others.
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Leadership is a privilege but also a responsibility. Leaders who are not healthy spiritually tend to mislead rather than lead like Jesus. It's important for leaders to take the time to examine themselves regularly in light of God's word and the movements of the Holy Spirit in their souls. Failure to do that will result in failure in leadership both in the church as well as in every arena of life.
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Confidence In The Gospel | Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” (Romans 1:16-17)
Putting our faith in the Gospel and living according to it requires confidence in the Gospel. At the same time, we cannot share the Gospel with others if we are not confident about it. Some Christians today do not fully understand why the Gospel is so vital to their existence. They may go through the motions of Christianity without that inner conviction that the Gospel is the most important truth in which they stand. Later, when tested or tempted, they may walk away from it. At the same time, they may be reluctant to share the Gospel with others because they are not that confident that people really need it in order to live.
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In today’s increasingly hostile world, the need for courage in witnessing for Christ has become more crucial than ever. As followers of Christ, we are called to share His message of love and salvation with others, even in the face of opposition and persecution. It takes great courage to stand firm in our beliefs and boldly proclaim the truth amidst a society that often rejects or ridicules the teachings of Christ. However, it is through our courageous witness that we can inspire others to seek the light and experience the transformative power of Christ’s love.
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Understanding Spiritually Gifts | Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
Some people say that what you don't know won't hurt you. But in the case of the church or the body of Christ, what we don't know will actually hurt us. This is especially true in the area of spiritual matters. Ignorance in this area will greatly affect us. To fulfill God's purpose for us in this world as His people would require spiritual health, growth, and maturity. These things cannot happen without knowing how the Holy Spirit is at work among us and through us based on God's word. One area where we need to be informed properly and adequately is spiritual gifts.
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