Great Expectations | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC Date: Oct 13, 2022 Text: Psalm 40:11-17 Hope is the confident expectation of future good. But our hope in the Lord is not just a general expectation. It is a "great" expectation of what God would do because of who He is. Our knowledge of God borne out of our experience of Him in the past based on His promises in His word gives us hope to expect "great things" from the Lord. To listen to this message, go to https://solo.to/rlccphil #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Central Idea: “Those who wait upon the Lord have great expectations.” (“Yaong mga naghihintay sa Panginoon ay may malaking inaasahan.”) What can we expect from the Lord? Three Great Expectations 1. The manifestation of His love and faithfulness (vv.11-13). 2. The vindication of His name and honor (vv.14-16). 3. The revelation of His help and deliverance (v.17). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G16_Cus1VwY

Don't settle for mere belief. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E20dpPFVG2k

A Pilgrim's Perspective | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC Date: Oct 11, 2022 Text: Psalm 39:1-13 Having the proper perspective in life can help all of us live with wisdom in this mad world. Those who do not have the proper view eventually get swallowed up by the world's system. When life has no meaning other than what everyone else in the world is striving for, we become anxious and stressed out. But when we have a "pilgrim's perspective" in life, we experience God's peace and enjoy it. To listen to this message, go to https://rlccphil.my.canva.site/evening-prayers #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Central Idea: “If you are not of this world, you can live in peace.” (“Kung hindi kayo alipin ng sanglibutang ito, makapamumuhay kayo nang mapayapa.”) How can we develop a "pilgrim's perspective" in life? Four Ways 1. Guard your heart (vv.1-3). 2. Remember life is short (vv.4-6). 3. Put your hope in God (vv.7-11). 4. Live as foreigners (vv.12-13). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_fTOP17za0

1 Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. 2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. 3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. 4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. 5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong; 6 you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest. 7 But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple. 8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies—make your way straight before me. 9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies. 10 Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you. 11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. 12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:1-12) Some people don't believe in prayer. They may not say it outright with their words, but by their actions, you can see that they don't believe prayer is really that important in one's life. Otherwise, they will pray more and encourage others to pray more. In fact, many Christians today do not pray regularly, except in church. Why? There may be many reasons. But one common reason is that they are not sure whether it is effective or not. Does God really hear our prayers? #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Choose your place of grace - https://solo.to/rlccphil Discuss this in your small group - https://rlcc.ph/devotional/ Ask for prayer- https://m.me/rlccphil Send your giving - https://join.rlcc.ph/giving Take the next step - https://bit.ly/3mJy44F Download our free app - https://app.rlcc.ph Have questions? - https://join.rlcc.ph/support Main Idea: “We can be confident that God hears our prayers.” (“Maaari tayo magkaroon ng kompiyansa na naririnig ng Diyos ang ating panalangin.”) How can we be confident that God hears our prayers? Four Assurances 1. God hears those who relate with Him personally (vv.1-2). 2. God hears those who are righteous by His grace (vv.3-7). 3. God hears those who love Him in words and deeds (vv.8-10). 4. God hears those who take refuge in Him (vv.11-12). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e15uIRSNOew