Throughout my 23 years of ministry, I have observed that while all Christians are called to serve, only a few participate. This deviates from God's intention for every believer to utilize their God-given gifts in ministry, regardless of their role. Ephesians 4:7-16 emphasizes this calling, urging the Ephesian church to use their talents to glorify God. This passage, following the discussion of salvation and grace in chapters 1-3, highlights the importance of serving as a response to God's blessings. By utilizing an exegetical approach, I aim to convey to my audience the crucial nature of serving in ministry, emphasizing that it is not limited to pastors or gifted individuals but an integral part of every Christian's calling. Why is it important that we join/participate in church ministry? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW94EXSAjt0

#churchonline #digical #rlccphil It's important to understand why Jesus died on the cross. Failure to understand that will result in our failure to believe in Him in order to be saved. Visit us online at https://online.rlcc.ph/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGhDDKzn5O8

Following and Suffering for Christ | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC 20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets. 24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. (Luke 6:20-26) Some people think that becoming a Christian is a big mistake. They imagine a person doing so and losing a lot of things as a result. They cannot enjoy life anymore. They will be limited by a lot of rules and regulations, resulting in a life of unhappiness. But such is not the description of Jesus for those who choose to follow Him. Even though they will suffer, they will still be blessed. In other words, when we consider the consequences of such a decision, it is still better to follow and suffer for Christ than not to do so. #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 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw2NKkD5wI0

1 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give! 2 You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. 3 You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. 4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—length of days, for ever and ever. 5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. 6 Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. 7 For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. 8 Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes. 9 When you appear for battle, you will burn them up as in a blazing furnace. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and his fire will consume them. 10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind. 11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed. 12 You will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow. 13 Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might. (Psalm 21:1-13) The key to successful leadership is dependence on the Lord. Leaders are always faced with great challenges. They need to trust in the Lord and not in themselves in order to succeed. It's tempting to just rely on our own strengths, wisdom, or efforts to accomplish our goals. But without the Lord, leaders will not succeed. #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: “Leaders succeed when they trust in the Lord.” (“Nagtagumpay ang mga lider kapag nagtitiwala sila sa Panginoon.”) How should leaders trust the Lord in order to succeed? Four Ways 1. They must trust the Lord for their strength (vv.1,5.13). 2. They must trust the Lord for their desires (vv.2-4). 3. They must trust the Lord for their needs (vv.6-7). 4. They must trust the Lord for their challenges (vv.8-12). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsDp3j4Pycc