Inspire ME

Living with Integrity

2009-11-17T21:15:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
June 14, 2009

LEADER
Bro. Cesar Fidelis

PIANIST
Sis. Estella dela Cruz

SPECIAL NOS.
Sis. Teresa

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

LIVING WITH INTEGRITY

"If you don't define your values, the world will define them for you"

Proverbs 3:22 ²²So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

"Titanic is a metaphor of life" - James Cameron

Integrity - quality/state of being complet/undivided or incorruptible

Stay Positive in a Negative World

2009-11-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
June 07, 2009

MESSAGE
Ptr. Melecio Supnet

Philippians 4:6-10
⁶Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

⁹Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

¹⁰But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

John 16:33
³³ These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will^a]">have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Reminder: "....so that you can have peace"

STAY POSITIVE IN A NEGATIVE WORLD

1. We must response to God's Love

* Let your request be made known unto God.
* God loves us despite circumstances.

Let us give back the love which God Himself has given to us by dying on Calvary.

2. We must Program our thinking
v.8 "...whosoever are true, pure... think of these things."

* Let us always think that God is always true on His words. In this world it is difficult to find who is truthful.

3. We must recognize the best from others.

* No one is perfect but Jesus.
If someone commits mistake... let us not criticize the person.

Philippians 1:3 "I thank God everytime I remember you"

Spiritual Maintenance of Christian Life

2009-11-17T20:12:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
May 30, 2009

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

CHRISTIAN MAINTENANCE

1. The life we show for Christ

2. The Life we share in Christ

3 THINGS FOR SPIRITUAL MAINTENANCE

1. Things we are to consider constantly
a. Pastoral Reminder
b. Personal Remembrance

2. Things we are to consider carefully
a. God's Word
b. God's Work

3. Things we are to consider civically
a. Things that are honorable
b. Things that are helpful

Living in the Last Days: Three Simple Instructions

2009-11-17T07:14:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
May 24, 2009

CHOIR

Choir Conductress: Sis Princess

SPECIAL NOS.

Sis. Becky

Jairah Bernardez

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS: THREE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ¹¹Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. John 7:37 ³⁷In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. Matthew 28:18 ¹⁸And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. James 1:22-25 ²²But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

²³For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

²⁴For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

²⁵But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

GOD'S CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS TO CHRISTIANS

Matthew 28:18
"....all power is given to me..."

"COME"
John 7:37
An open invitation from Jesus to all who desire to come to Him.

"GO"
Matthew 28:18

Acts 1:8 ⁸But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Every person who calls himself christian is mandated to go for God

"DO"
James 1:22-25

God desires us to be a "DOER" of the word and not hearers only.

1Thessalonians 5:18
"in everything give thanks"

1. Let us Learn to thank the Lord
1Thessalonians 5:17

2. Let us have a prayerful Life

3. A joyful Spirit
As Christians, sometimes when we experience trials in life, it is inevitable to feel sad but because we have the joy of God's Spirit we can still smile and enjoy life!

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How to please God

2009-11-17T07:06:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
May 03, 2009

MESSAGE
Ptr. Melecio Supnet

Colossians 1:1-10
¹Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

²To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

³We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

⁴Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

⁵For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

⁶Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

⁷As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

⁸Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

⁹For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

¹⁰That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

HOW TO PLEASE GOD

*Apostle Paul's happiness is to see the people serving God. The same with today's times, our Ptr.'s happiness is to see his members continually serves the Lord.

1. The First way is to turn away from sin

2. Turn from walks of this world
Psalms 1:1
¹Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Paul said "That we may walk worthy of the Lord"

3. Be of a good work

Let us continue to work for the Lord!

As Christians, Let us:

1. Be faithful to God

2. Be a good Testimony

3. Increase in the Knowledge of God!

Returning to your First Love

2009-11-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
April 26, 2009

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE

Re-igniting your passion for Ministry

What is passion for Ministry?
"A Breathless dedication to God's Calling"
- Colossians 3:23-24
²³And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
²⁴Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
- 1Corinthians 9:24-27
²⁴Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

²⁵And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

²⁶I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

²⁷But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

How do you know you have passion for Ministry?
- Excitement
- Energy
- Enthusiasm
- Expectancy

How does your ministry passion fade?
- Familiarity
- Coolness
- Uncertainty
- Hardness

How do you restore your passion for Ministry?
- Keep contagious connection
- Remember past victories
- Engage in purposeful prayer

Galatians 6:9-10
⁹And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

¹⁰As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

The Beauty of the Cross

2009-11-17T01:52:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
April 12, 2009

LEADER

Bro. Cesar Fidelis

SPECIAL NO.

Bro. Cedric Mirafuente

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

THE BEAUTY OF THE CROSS

1. The Humility of Christ gives the cross beauty

2. The Obedience of Christ gives the cross beauty

3. God's reaction to the sacrifice of Jesus gives the cross eternal beauty

Estella's Baby Shower

2009-11-17T01:42:00.000-08:00

pics to follow

The Crucifixion of the King

2009-11-17T01:21:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
April 05, 2009

SPECIAL NOS.

Jelo, Tin-tin &

Sis Becky

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

THE CRUCIFIXION OF THE KING

Matthew 27: 24-54

²⁴When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

²⁵Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

²⁶Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

²⁷Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

²⁸And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

²⁹And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

³⁰And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

³¹And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

³²And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

³³And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

³⁴They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

³⁵And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

³⁶And sitting down they watched him there;

³⁷And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

³⁸Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

³⁹And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

⁴⁰And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

⁴¹Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

⁴²He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

⁴³He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

⁴⁴The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

⁴⁵Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.

⁴⁶And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

⁴⁷Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

⁴⁸And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

⁴⁹The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

⁵⁰Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

⁵¹And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

⁵²And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

⁵³And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

⁵⁴Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

v.33
1. THE PLACE OF CRUCIFIXION

A. It was a prominent Place
1. It was prominent
physically - Golgotha

2. It was prominent historically
- The place where Abraham should offer Isaac
- The same place where God the Father offer the Life of his only Son.

B. It was a Prophetic Place
- The place where God chose His Son to be crucified

v. 35-49
2. THE PAIN OF CRUCIFIXION

A. v.35a - He endured the pain of the cross
- Jesus is not nailed on the palm but on His wrist whre our pulse is located

B. v.35-44 - He endured the pain of the crowd

C. v.45-46 He endured the pain of the condemned.

3. A. v.50 - The Power of Redemption

B. v.50 - The power of Restoration

C. v.51 - The power of Reconciliation

LORD'S SUPPER

CBC's 36th Church Anniversary

2009-11-17T01:02:00.000-08:00

slideshow pics to follow

Unity of the Body of Christ

2009-11-17T00:49:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
March 29, 2009

LEADER

SPECIAL NOS.
Sis. Joyce
Sis. Pinky

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

UNITY OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

The Church of Christ is described as:

1. BODY

2. BRIDE OF CHRIST

3. WARRIORS
Ephesians 5:12
"For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret."

*some christians are wounded or some may want to give up. As warriors of Christ it is important that we are always ready

4. BUILDING OF GOD
If we wanted to build our church high.. we must have a strong foundation

OUTWARD SIGNS - that is evidence revealed

1. RELIGIOUS LEADERS
position and prominence
* Let's be like God who wash the feet of His servants.

2. BUILDING BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES.

3. WORLDLINESS ENTERS THE CHURCH

4. TRUE WORSHIP

INVITATION

Unified Service

2009-02-10T08:51:00.000-08:00

February 15, 2009

at Mc Donalds after the Unified Service at Mandaluyong

building update 1

2009-02-09T12:50:00.000-08:00

Our Responsibility to our Brothers

2009-02-08T19:46:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
February 8, 2009

LEADER

Bro. Ben Uy

PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Ptr. Melecio Supnet

CHOIR

"More Love to Thee"
CBC Adult Choir

Beat Box: Bro. Calvin

SPECIAL NOS.

Sis. Arissa

Bro. Jom

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

WARNING (for non-Filipino viewers)
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THE EXPONENTIAL CHRISTIAN

Exponential - means a form of population growth in which the rate of growth is related to the number of individual present

* A lot of Christians' thinking are not agreed by other Christians but only some Christians approve it.

The World's Trend
"WE MAKE OTHERS HAPPY JUST TO INSULT THE OTHER"

OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR BROTHERS

Titus 3:1-8

1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

v.2 "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. "

1. A Responsibility to love unconditionally
1 John 4:11
"Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another."

Mark 12:31
"And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these."

"It does not imply tolerance of sin, rather He commands us to love one another without having to qualify them."

There is a big difference between Christians and unbelievers
- unbelievers love other people because they are good, while Christians love other people whether he/she is bad or good. And that should be the character if you are really a Christian.

*It is the Christian Responsibility that the Lord has given us.

Consideration
Titus 3:2-3

2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

-to love your brother enough to allow him to be himself as long as there is no sin involved.

-Christians worst attitude: We judge rather than understand.

James 1:22
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

2. A Responsibility to Restore

Galatians 6:1
1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

-Loving a Brother
-Reproving a Brother

Reproving means Rebuke

Proverbs 27:5
5Open rebuke is better than secret love.

"But don't forget our Responsibility is to "RESTORE"

Titus 3:2
2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

MEEKNESS - means having the ability to cause great harm to someone yet choosing not to do so

"WE ARE A BROTHERS' KEEPPER"
We mus be!!

3. A Responsibility to be accountable by example

Galatians 6:6
6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

a. Our Relationship with each other should lead us closer to Christ.
b. It is our duty to minister each one towards growing in Christ.

Hebrews 10:24-25
24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

INVITATION

RECOGNITION

Bro. Romeo Rodriguez as Father of the Year

How's your Love Life?

2009-02-03T20:31:00.000-08:00

Worship Service
February 1, 2009

LEADER

Bro. Ben Uy

CONGREGATIONAL SINGING

SCRIPTURAL READING

Ptr. Melecio Supnet

Sis. Nanette Fidelis

CHOIR
CBC Adult Choir
Seekers of your Heart

SPECIAL NO.
Sis. Aileen Lacsamana

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

HOW'S YOUR LOVE LIFE??

Watch this commercial from Mcdonalds, funny but in reality -- quite alarming

1 John 2:7-11

1. The Law of Love
v. 7-8a

2. The Life of Love
v. 9

a. What this love requires
b. What this love reveals

3. The Lord of Love

a. Exemplifies real love
b. Empower real love

INVITATION

BENEDICTION

LORD'S SUPPER

ANNOUNCEMENT

ADC and YDC joined Fellowship

2009-02-02T06:18:00.000-08:00

JOINED FELLOWSHIP
January 25, 2009

GAME
Game Leaders: Bro. Cesar and Sis. Nanette

BLOWING PLASTIC BALLOONS

BIBLE GAME
Game Leaders: Bro. Ariel Ramos and Sis. Irene Ramos
BLOWING PLASTIC BALLOONS

WARNING: Spiritual Decline

2009-01-29T21:05:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
January 25, 2009

LEADER

Bro. Cesar Fidelis

SPECIAL NO.

Sis. Becky

PIANIST
Sis. Estella dela Cruz

SPECIAL NO.

Sis. Pinky

MESSAGE
Bro. Ben Uy

WARNING!! SPIRITUAL DECLINE

Causes of Spiritual Decline

2Timothy 3:1

"... in the last days perilous times will come"

The causes of Spiritual Decline based on experience from the men of God in the Old testament

Even God gave warning to:

1. Adam and Eve Genesis 2:15-17

In every warning - there is a danger

Sins committed:
* Lust of the eyes
* Lust of the flesh
* Pride of life

2. King Saul 1 Samuel 15:3

Sins Committed
* Disobedience
"Obedience is better than sacrifice" 1 Samuel 15:22

3. King David 2 Samuel 11:2

David is known as "A man after God's own heart"

Sin committed:
* Covetousness

4. Demas 2Timothy 4:10

"The love of this present world"

Sin committed:
*worldy pleasures

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INVITATION

BENEDICTION

Our Guide for the Journey of Life

2009-01-29T20:34:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
January 18, 2009

MESSAGE
Ptr./Bro. Cesar Fidelis

OUR GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE
Psalms 32:8
1Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

2Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

3When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.

4For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.

5I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

6For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

7Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

verse 1-5 : Speaks the wonder of God's Forgiveness

verse 7 : Speaks of His deliverance and preservation

verse 8-11 : The theme is the Guidance of God

4 IMPORTAN MESSAGES

verse 8

1. The Journey we are to take (32:8)

2 things about Journey

a. Kind of Journey the whole of which is planned by God.
* God has a perfect plan for us.

b. It is a Journey the details of which are revealed by God.
* God comes to you personally and he reveals to you His will for your life,
and does this a step at a time

2. Instructions we are to follow

Threefold Instructions

a. Listen - the Lord says " I will instruct thee"

b. Learn - The Lord himself " I will teach thee"
* He teaches us through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ
* He is our great example and teacher

c. Look - The Lord says " I will guide thee with mine eye"
* He does this by His Spirit

3. The Danger that we are to avoid (32:9)

Two Dangers indicated in Psalms 32:9

a. We are not to be impulsive like the horse

b. We are not to be abstinate like the mule

4. The Benefits we are to enjoy (32:10-11)

2 Benefits mentioned

a. The Lord's guiding without
* Christian, you are absolutely safer in God. Keeping for twice and for eternity

b. The Lord's Gladness within
* Is well for us to remind ourselves that the happiest place in the world is to be in the
center of God's will, seeking to do the things that is pleasing to Him.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE COMMENTS OR A PERSONAL APPLICATION UNDER THIS TOPIC ---

Following God's Will

2009-01-29T18:07:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
January 11, 2009

MESSAGE
Ptr. Melecio Supnet

Joshua 1:1-9

1Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,

2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.

3Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.

4From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.

5There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

6Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

7Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.

8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

9Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

1. God has called Joshua v. 1

a. God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites

* never make promises to God that you cannot fulfill

* Just before Joshua stand before what God has commanded him. He was blessed by God
* God has given the needs of Joshua in Advance

* If we decided to follow the Lord. Let's remove all the reservations

2. Once we decided to follow the Lord - the Lord is with us

* The companionship of the Lord

v. 5 " I will never leave thee nor forsake thee"

" It is sad to be alone"

3. The commandment of Joshua. v. 8

" The book of the law shall not depart from thee"

* Let us continue to have our daily devotion

Why should we read the Bible?

a. This is our strength

The reasons why we failed to read the bible is we are:
- tired
- busy with work / family
- have other things to do

b. this book straighten our path.
The commandments and instructions of God is in the Bible

* Let us renew our faith this 2009

v. 16-18

* All the commandment that you will command us - we will follow

* Let us do our tsk on the Lord
* If possible - let us take the first step and do the work for Christ

Let us Follow God
Specially the leaders which God has given us

Let us all Ask:

"God - what can I do for you?"

INVITATION
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

PERSONAL APPLICATION:

Sometimes I brag about what I have done for Christ, most often I compare myself with my christian friends who have been a Christian years before I've known our Lord so Often times when my mom would remind me of doing a serious work for Christ because the final day is nearly coming, she often tells me that I should be doing God's work instead of other not-so-important-things - I would answer back saying "what kind of service are you asking me exactly? I have been serving the Lord more than my other christian friends who have been Christians years before me - where are they now? unlike me - despite all the rocky roads I've been through this church I'm still here serving the Lord."
It's true - during my baby Christian times - I have been condemned and not nourished as a baby christian - I have been fed with meat instead of milk -- but despite all that I have been through , which I think is God's way of building a solid and firm christian faith in me -- yes I am still here - serving our Lord... but what I think is enough is not really enough... I still have to do more task for our Lord and so this is the reason why I have decided to put this website a possibility so I can share God's goodness to people who does n't know Christ.

but let us not stop from here... let us always ask ourselves: "What can I still do for Christ?"

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The Bear In the Cave

2009-01-27T04:46:00.000-08:00

Two adventurous teenage boys who were good friends were out spelunking (exploring caves) when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. They bravely decided to keep going, but they moved ahead slowly and with extreme caution, keeping their eyes and ears open in case they actually encountered a bear.

Suddenly, from the darkness behind a rock jumped the biggest, meanest-looking grizzly bear they had ever seen. Standing squarely in front of them, the bear beat on his chest and roared like a lion, sending a terrible sound echoing off the walls of the cave. Scared to death, the two boys decided they had better run for their lives. They immediately turned to make a dash for daylight.

Just the, one of the boys dropped to the floor and started untying his hiking boots. He whipped the boots off, jammed on his running shoes, and began trying the laces.

His exaperated friend yelled at him, "Come on, man! Let's get out of here! why in the world are you changing shoes? We don't have much of a chance of outrunning that bear anyway!"

Lunging to his feet and starting to run, the first boy replied, "I don't have to outrun the bear. All I have to do is outrun you."

APPLICATION:

Do you ever feel like your friends treat you like bear bait? When the going gets rough, they bail out on you. They remain friends with you until it costs them something -- then they ditch you.

One of the great things about having Christ as your friend is knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake you

Matthew 28:20
20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Hebrews 13:5
5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

He is the friend who is not only willing to lay down His life for you, but He has done exactly that.

John 15:13
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"

ONLY JESUS CAN BE YOUR TRUE AND FAITHFUL FRIEND - He is the friend whom you can really rely on, Most of the time our friends put us down, forget about us, sometimes they are fair-weather friends, only remembers when they needed you, sometimes they leave you hanged.... Jesus is not the same I hope my dear readers if you haven't experience God's Friendship, you may be able to find Him here..... try JESUS!

A Personal relationship with Jesus is the cornerstone of marriage

2009-01-26T05:02:00.000-08:00

Behold I lay in zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone, and he who believes in Him shall not be Dissappointed. 1 Peter 2:6

Marriage involves a blending of lives, not merely a "joinin". Many Marriages flunder because the individuals in them keep looking back over their shoulders at freedoms and relationships they had in the past. When a couple invites Jesus Christ to be the cornerstone of their marriage as the true point of strength on which they build their relationship -- they are inviting Him to "walk out front" before them. Then He is free to lead them forward into the unique purpose He has for them as a married couple.

We are unique as individuals. But each marriage is also unique. It is a "individual" and one-of-a-kind as the two people involved. Just as God created us as completely original individuals, so we need to invite Him to create our marriages as completely original relationships. This can only happen when each person in the realtionship yields his or her individuality to God's Higher purpose.

As C.S. Lewis said, "Self exists to be abdicated. In self giving we touch a rhythm, not only of all creation, but of all being, for the Eternal Word also gives Himself in sacrifice".

People who missed the Golden Opportunities

2009-01-23T05:50:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
December 21, 2008

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

The Bible is full of Examples of people who missed the Golden Opportunities

1. The People of Noah's Day had a chance to come to the Ark

-But they had other things to do...

2. The people of Sodom and Gomorrah had a chance to repent.

3. The two thieves on the Cross both had an opportunity

4. The Story of the Good Samaritan.

How did Most of the world receive this Golden Opportunity

1. How did they receive Mary & Joseph

- When he got to Bethlehem - everyone was busy
- Mary was in the 9 month of Pregnancy
- She was ready to deliver the baby

but every door they knocked tells them: "We're Sorry, but we don't have any room"

PERSONAL APPLICATION:

"Only if..." This is the most common word we end up saying after missing something and regretting it in the end. Making this blog into possibility is one thing I would surely regret if I didn't made up my mind and finally started it - Our Decisions we make for Christ is the most important and shouldn't be missed. I am not a perfect christian - oftentimes I stumble , my mom always tell me that my service to the Lord isn't enough - before I condemn her for telling me that and for judging me- I think to myself that I have done my best if not so much for the Lord - most of my batchmates, today --they are backsliders -- they've forgotten about God - but me I am still here, standing before the Lord serving Him despite all the discouragements and condemnations I had encountered in my whole christian Life...
But now I realized, it is true - my service is not enough - I have made this blog as a part of my ministry in serving the Lord - I wish to share Jesus to my friends and everyone all over the world - I guess this is the best way to do that - I failed to do this task personally, I pray that this way I can do my duty as a Christian ---- so I won't regret anything when the time comes.....

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ADC Christmas Party 2008

2009-01-15T20:48:00.000-08:00

ADC Christmas Party
December 14, 2008

Our ADC Christmas Party, check out what we have in store for you!!

ADC'S SWEET COUPLES
pls. do not grab the photos without permission from the author
Layouted Photos below are properties of bhebhethartz digital layouts :)

Ptr. Melecio & Sis. Maricar

Bro. Rene & Sis. Grace

THE ADC LADIES
from left to right: Sis. Aileen, Teacher Mirriam, Sis. Nanette, Sis. Precy
Sis. Lally, Sis. Princess and in front is Sis. Irene

FELLOWSHIP SONG SLIDESHOW

RAFFLE DRAW SLIDESHOW

kit by beacon

GAMES
Game Masters: Henry & yours truly!
WATCH THIS! YOU WILL ENJOY OUR FUNNY EXPRESSIONS! HAHA

Life Principles to live by

2009-01-11T21:02:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
December 14, 2008

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

LIFE PRINCIPLES TO LIVE BY

The birth of Jesus brought about many dramatic changes
-from their experiences we learn several LIFE PRINCIPLES to live by

A. Zechariah and Elizabeth
* We learn the first life principle

1. Don't give up on Prayer.

God does answer Prayer

John D. Rockefeller

at the age of 33 - He earned his first millions
53 - He was declared as the world's first billionaire

he died at the age of 97

see John D. Rockefeller biography HERE

B. Joseph and Mary
* We learn the principle of Building your life on the foundation of Faith
We see this principle lived out in the lives of Joseph and Mary.

from their heart:
"With God, all things are possible"

C. Shepherds watching their flocks
* We learn the principle of living committed to the Praise Principle

Christmas

2009-01-11T19:44:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
December 7, 2008

Sis. Jane Bobis

Scriptural Reading
Ptr. Melecio Supnet

Sis. Pinky

CONGREGATIONAL SINGINGLeader: Bro. Cesar Fidelis

CHOIR
Conductress: Sis. Princess Oreta

SPECIAL NO.
Uy Family
from left to right: Sis Fil, Hannah, Jom, Bro. Ben

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

CHRISTMAS

Luke 2: 8-15
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ^[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

"Miracles of Transformations"

As Christians we celebrate Christmas as birth of Jesus - The promised Messiah"

*Bring hope
*Forgiveness

DR. CHRISTIAAN BARNARD
-first doctor who successfully performed heart transplant, his patient is
DR. PHILIP BLAIBERG

This is a video of some reactions about Dr. Barnard's first heart transplant:

see Dr. Christiaan Barnard's Biography HERE

"ONLY GOD CAN CHANGE THE PEOPLE'S SPIRITUAL HEART"

2Corinthians 5:17
17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

LORD'S SUPPER

The Family Under Attack

2009-01-11T19:24:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
November 30, 2008

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

THE FAMILY UNDER ATTACK

Christians which has three enemies that the bible speaks about:

1. The world system
2. Our Old Fleshly Motive
3. Satan himself

Ephesians 6:12

12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

2 Corinthians 11:14

14And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 2:11

11in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

The major battlegrounds for our Families

1. HUMANISTIC "enlightenment"
- secular education

2. AMORAL PHILOSOPHY

Romans 1:21
21For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.

- no accountability
- no standards
- I'll do what I please

Romans 1:22-27

22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

24Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.

26Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. 27In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.

3. MEDIA invasion

1 John 2:15

15Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

The Family Begins in a Commitment of Love

2009-01-08T07:32:00.000-08:00

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. Ephesians 5:31 AMP

If you were to hold a lump of dark green clay in one hand, and a lump of light green clay in the other, you could clearly identify the two shades of color. However if you were to mold the two lumps together, kneading them thoroughly until they were truly blended, you would see just one lump green clay... at least at first glance. Upon closer inspection, you could see the distinct and separate lines of dark and light green clay, yet it would be virtually impossible to separate the clay intow two pure colors again.

That is an image of what it means for a husband and wife to become "one flesh" -- love binds the couple together, especially as they knead out some of their differences and develop a life of mutual goals, activities, and relationship.

A grandma once told her young granddaughter that Jim and June were coming for a visit. With eager anticipation, they baked a special treats and cleaned the house thoroughly in expectation of their overnight stay. With wide-eyed wonder the little girl exclaimed upon their arrival, "Nanna, there are two people. Someone came with Jim-and-June!" When the name of one is so readily associated with the other... the clay truly has been blended.

Together as a Family

2009-01-07T20:52:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
November 16, 2008

MESSAGE
Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

TOGETHER AS A FAMILY

Malachi 2:10-17

10Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?

11Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned the holiness of the LORD which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange god.

12The LORD will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto the LORD of hosts.

13And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.

14Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

15And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

16For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

17Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?

The First thing we must understand as a Family

1. Is where we learn to glorify God and live for Him

2. Is where we recieve love and nurturing

"Parenting is complicated... but not impossible"

3. Is where we learn values and character

Proverbs 22:6
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

"TEACH OUR CHILDREN"

A FATHER'S LOVE

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Family Devotions

2009-01-07T09:42:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
November 9, 2008

FAMILY DEVOTIONS

* Simply means praying together as a Family

Psalms 119:11
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

1. Devotion provide communications with God.

Psalms 25:4-5
4Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

* The best way for you Family to get together is talking to each other.

2. Devotion quench Spiritual thirst

Psalms 42:1-2 1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

3. Devotion advance Personal/Spiritual Growth

1 Peter 2:2

2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

2 Peter 3:18

18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

4. Devotion provide daily comfort and encouragement

6. Devotion prepare us to share our Faith

Ephesians 5:1

1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

*Child imitates his father

7. Devotion shows respect for the author of the Bible

* The greatest compliment to pay an author is to say " I read your book!"

A FATHER'S LOVE LETTER

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Strengthening the Family in Today's Society

2009-01-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
November 2, 2008

STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY IN TODAY'S SOCIETY
Psalms 127: 1

1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

"What kind of children & youth we have today?"
-but let us also ask...
"What kind of Parents are we?"

WHAT IS AFFECTING OUR FAMILY?
* Broken Homes
* Busy Bodies
* Adulteries
* Disobedient children
* Duel Working Families
* Single Parent Families
* Grandparents raising grandchildren
* Homosexuality

The Bible is very clear : 1 Timothy 3:1-7

1This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

"IT IS THE LAST DAYS"

so if you want to know how to strengthen the Family in today's society...

1. Begin giving God your Life

ILLUSTRATION: THE HERO AND THE GANGSTER"

*SUMMARY OF eRUMR

Butch O'Hare, the war hero after whom Chicago's O'Hare airport is named, was the son of mob lawyer Eddie O'Hare. The email tells the story of Butch O'Hare's bravery as well as a decision of conscience on the part of his father that may have contributed to his character.

*THE TRUTH

Lt. Commander Edward Henry "Butch" O'Hare is the subject of many articles that document his outstanding service as a pilot during World War II. He was presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions against the Japanese and defending the U.S.S. Lexington. According to the official citation of his Medal of Honor, he won the recognition "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in aerial combat..." It says he was the section leader of Fighting Squadron 3 on February 20, 1942. According to an article on aviation-history.com, six Wildcats were sent into the air to protect the Lexington from Japanese bombers. O'Hare and his wingman spotted the enemy planes first. The wingman's guns jammed, however, and the other four planes were too far away, so O'Hare faced 9 twin-engine Japanese bombers alone. He shot down five of them and damaged a sixth before other U.S. fighters arrived. No enemy bombs made it to the Lexington. The Medal of Honor citation calls it "...one of the most daring, if not the most daring, single action in the history of combat aviation..." O'Hare was killed in November of 1943 during the battle for the Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific. He was accidentally shot down by another American plane during a night mission. It is true that Chicago's O'Hare airport is named after him and there is a restored airplane on display there similar to the one that O'Hare flew.

Butch's father, Eddie O'Hare, was an attorney and business partner of the famous gangster Al Capone. He helped run Capone's horse and dog track operation in Chicago. He was described as being devoted to his son. There was a point when Eddie decided to secretly become an informant for the Internal Revenue Service and it was with his help that the government convicted and imprisoned Capone for income tax evasion. Some have said that Eddie became an informant because of a change of heart and a desire to go straight. Others have said it was merely his way of saving his neck in the face of potential prosecution. It was an article in Collier's magazine in 1947 about Eddie O'Hare's work as an informant that helped win public favor for him and the eventual naming of Chicago's airport after his war-hero sun. The article was written by Frank J. Wilson, the Treasury Department investigator with whom O'Hare had worked on the case. The article was titled "Undercover man: he trapped Capone." Wilson called O'Hare one of his best undercover men.

Last updated 6/20/01

A real example of the story as it has been circulated:

One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O'Hare.

He was a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific.

One day his entire squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel gauge and realized that someone had forgotten to top off his fuel tank. He would not have enough fuel to complete his mission and get back to his ship. His flight leader told him to return to the carrier. Reluctantly he dropped out of formation and headed back to the fleet. As he was returning to the mothership, he saw something that turned his blood cold. A squadron of Japanese bombers were speeding their way toward the American fleet. The American fighters were gone on a sortie and the fleet was all but defenseless. He couldn't reach his squadron and bring them back in time to save the fleet. Nor, could he warn the fleet of the approaching danger. There was only one thing to do. He must somehow divert them from the flaeet.

Laying aside all thoughts of personal safety, he dove into the formation of Japanese planes. Wing-mounted 50 caliber's blazed as he charged in, attacking one surprised enemy plane and then another. Butch weaved in and out of the now broken formation and fired at as many planes as possible until finally all his ammunition was spent. Undaunted, he continued the assault. He dove at the planes, trying to at least clip off a wing or tail, in hopes of damaging as many enemy planes as possible and rendering them unfit to fly. He was desperate to do anything he could to keep them from reaching the American ships. Finally, the exasperated Japanese squadron took off in another direction. Deeply relieved, Butch O'Hare and his tattered fighter limped back to the carrier. Upon arrival he reported in and related the event surrounding his return. The film from the camera mounted on his plane told the tale. It showed the extent of Butch's daring attempt to protect his fleet. He had destroyed five enemy bombers. That was on February 20, 1942, and for that action he became the Navy's first Ace of WWII and the first Naval Aviator to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. A year later he was killed in aerial combat at the age of 29. His home town would not allow the memory of that heroic action to die. And today, O'Hare Airport in Chicago is named in tribute to the courage of this great man. So the next time you're in O'Hare visit his memorial with his statue and Medal of Honor. It is located between terminal 1 and 2.

Story number two:

Some years earlier there was a man in Chicago called Easy Eddie. At that time, Al Capon virtually owned the city. Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. His exploits were anything but praiseworthy. He was, however, notorious for enmeshing the city of Chicago in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder. Easy Eddie was Capone's lawyer and for a good reason. He was very good! In fact, his skill at legal maneuvering kept Big Al out of jail for a long time. To show his appreciation, Capone paid him very well. Not only was the money big; Eddie got special dividends. For instance, he and his family occupied a fenced-in mansion with live-in help and all of the conveniences of the day. The estate was so large that it filled an entire Chicago city block. Yes, Eddie lived the high life of the Chicago mob and gave little consideration to the atrocity that went on around him. Eddy did have one soft spot, however. He had a son that he loved dearly. Eddy saw to it that his young son had the best of everything; clothes, cars, and a good education. Nothing was withheld. Price was no object. And, despite his involvement with organized crime, Eddie even tried to teach him right from wrong. Yes, Eddie tried to teach his son to rise above his own sordid life. He wanted him to be a better man than he was. Yet, with all his wealth and influence, there were two things that Eddie couldn't give his son. Two things that Eddie sacrificed to the Capone mob that he could not pass on to his beloved son: a good name and a good example.

One day, Easy Eddie reached a difficult decision. Offering his son a good name was far more important than all the riches he could lavish on him. He had to rectify all the wrong that he had done. He would go to the authorities and tell the truth about Scar-face Al Capone. He would try to clean up his tarnished name and offer his son some semblance of integrity. To do this he must testify against The Mob, and he knew that the cost would be great. But more than anything, he wanted to be an example to his son. He wanted to do his best to make restoration and hopefully have a good name to leave his son. So, he testified. Within the year, Easy Eddie's life ended in a blaze of gunfire on a lonely Chicago street. He had given his son the greatest gift he had to offer at the greatest price he would ever pay.

I know what you're thinking.

What do these two stories have to do with one another?

Well, you see, Butch O'Hare was Easy Eddie's son.

2. Begin by giving God your Marriage

"The highest happiness on earth is in Marriage. Every man who is happily married is a successful man even if he has failed in everything else."

3. Begin by giving God your children

James Dobson's Book
1960 - promotes church and family
but today, we do not place much emphasis on that at all.

"the church and family are our two hopes for the future"

ILLUSTRATION: THE LITTLE GIRL'S FAMILY WHO IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME

this is the unforgettable line the little girl uttered after the old woman told her that they do not have a home"

"We do have a home -it's just that we haven't found a house to put it in yet.."

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Doubt

2009-01-04T07:48:00.000-08:00

WORSHIP SERVICE
October 19, 2008

Bro. Ben Uy - Leader

CHOIR

SPECIAL NO.
from left to right Sarah Fidelis, Honey, Hanna Uy, Jem Ramos

Guitarist: Abigail Guado

MESSAGE

Ptr. Lorenzo Bobis

DOUBT

I. Occasions of Doubt
Lamentations 5:20
* Lack of Confidence in somethingII. Sources of Doubt
Habakkuk 1:2

a. Satan
b. World System
c. Spiritual Immaturity
III. Cures of Doubt
1 King 18:21

a. Confess the doubt to God

b. Study the evidence for the Christian Faith

c. Make Certain of your salvation

d. Faithfully Study the word of God.

e. Pray

PERSONAL REVIEW:

I think everybody experiences this word DOUBT...even Christians.. or shall I say most of the time it is US (Christians) who experiences such emotion.
Personally, I often experience this especially in my trying times.. just recently, I post a blog thanking the Lord for my answered prayer - it is about my petition for correction of entries on my birth certificate, I am expecting the worse decision I would be facing at the final court hearing... for me its my way of consoling myself as not to expect too much! so it won't hurt that much.. but as a Christian - is it right? I had doubts ---- on what God can do! and I felt shameful before God for being one! I realized, I've been a bonsai on my spiritual life, I forgot that my God is a God of Possibilities! I am not even worthy of His blessings --- I am not worthy of this answered prayer.
How about you? have you experienced doubts in your daily endeavors?? why not share it with us! and be a blessing to someone who needs encouragement - someone who might have been doubting God's power to take control of their lives!

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Is it Difficult to Trust in the Lord??

2008-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

I just received a phone call from our attorney sending us the good news that my petition was granted!! I have to asked her several times just to confirm that I did'nt heared it wrong!! haha.. I can't believe that it was really approved.. if I would look back on the last 2 years accomplishing my documents and gathering proofs, I really can't believe my hardships was not put to waste! (not to mention the financial expenses!!! haha) and the first thing that I thought about was! Whew! God is really faithful!! He really is! thinking about this "petition thing" was very tiring, and I can say that my faith was also tested during the process, I even doubted God would grant my prayers, so everytime there was a court hearing for the presentation of proofs and testimonies, I would call or text my close friends and church mates to pray for it. They would comfort me and tell me, "God has answered your prayer! so don't worry.." It's very difficult to trust like a child! I would say to myself, yes God will answer my prayers but most of the time I can't stop thinking what if it turned out to be the other way.. but I think that is what God is teaching me, to just trust in Him!! I would like to share this illustration I read from my favorite christian book:

The Cliff
A man named jack was walking along a steef cliff one day when he accidentally got too close to the edge and fell. On the way down he grabbed a branch which temporarily stopped his fall. He looked down and to his horror saw that the canyon fell straight down for more than a thousand feet. He couldn't hang onto the branch forever, and there was no way for him to climb up the steep wall of the cliff.
So Jack began yelling for help, hoping that someone passing by would hear him and lower a rope or something. "HELP! HELP!" Is anyone up there? HELP!" He yelled for hours, but no one heard him. He was about to give up when he heard a voice.
"Jack. Jack . Can you hear me?"
Yes, yes! I can hear you. I'm down here!"
"I can see you, Jack. Are you all right?"
"Yes, but... who are you, and where are you?"
"I am the Lord, Jack. I'm everywhere."
"The Lord? You mean, GOD?"
"That's me."
"God, please help me! I promise - if You'll get me down from here, I'll stop sinning. I'll be a really good person. I'll serve you for the rest of my life."
"Easy on the promises, Jack. Let's just get you down from there; then we can talk. Now, here's what I want you to do. Listen carefully."
'I'll do anything Lord. Just tell me what to do."
"Okay. Let go of the branch."
"What?" "I said, let go of the branch. Just trust me. Let go."
There was a long silence. Finally Jack yelled, "HELP, HELP! IS ANYONE ELSE UP THERE????"

Yes, sometimes my faith is shaken because of what is happening around me, but God remains faithful all the time. Sometimes when we face trials that we know are beyond our capabilities, that is the only time we start to trust in the Lord, I may be guilty on this but God didn't failed me, He still answered my prayers, great is His Faithfulness!! I bring back all the glory to Him!

How about you? are your problems seems letting you down?? Just trust in the Lord.
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

In trying times, Don't quit trying.

2008-07-15T20:49:00.000-07:00

And Let us not grow weary in well-doing for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6:9)

the motto "try and try until you succeed!" came into my mind when i read this passage... but in real life, trying and failing often is quite tiring.. I remember a friend of mine told me "gawan mo ng gawan ng mabuti.. makikita mo sa huli babait sila sa'yo" and i told him "sana nga, pero nakakapagod na!!" sometimes, God keeps on putting us in a situation where our perseverance is tested, and if we fail to do so, then He would again put us to test. If we give up now, then the problem would just keep on reapeating itself since we didnt learn from it.

almost a month ago, I had to deal with a certain problem, where my perseverance and character is tested, our theme fo the month is "when trouble grows, your character shows" God knows one of my weakest part is this, and what He did is test me.

Renewing My Faith

2008-07-14T08:48:00.000-07:00

So this is my first post, I decided to start blogging again. Writing about my life, my troubles, all about what is happening to me and most specially about my Faith. I hope to write once again, and renew my covenant with God, to share His goodness and how He worked in my life. I am not perfect, most of the time I stumble and so does my faith, I hope that my short devotions would also be an inspiration to all my readers..