The Keys of the Kingdom

The earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ was the beginning of the arrival and presence of the Kingdom of God among men. The miraculous signs and wonders that He did were indications, He said, that “surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” (Matthew 12.26-28) Then He proclaimed that people can, and must, enter in to this heavenly Kingdom. He showed them the way and He entrusted the...

From the Pulpit: Works is Faith Expressed

There is a fine balance between faith and work that we followers of Christ must learn. We are saved solely by grace as a gift from God. But after we are saved there follows an active expression of our faith as a living witness of what we possess inside and for the world to see. Sermon Title: Works is Faith Expressed Text: James 2.14-26 Outline: [PDF File] Listen/Download MP3: Download...

Pure and Undefiled Religion

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. ~ James 1.26, 27 The storm Ondoy left our country devastated and many lives and businesses ruined. As...

Are You Resting in God's Promises?

For we who have believed do enter that rest… – Hebrews 4.3 It was tragic to see how most of the Israelites who went out from Egypt died in the wilderness and failed to see the Land promised by God to their fathers. It was even more sobering to know that Israel did not fully experience and enjoy the rest even when they have finally settled in Canaan. So what was it that they lacked?...

Inflame Your Gift by Living Your Faith

Every child of God is gifted with spiritual abilities from their births. They were ordained by the heavenly Father for the advancement of His kingdom on earth. But how many of us actually realize our particular gift or gifts, and actually use them for God’s glory. In his second letter to Timothy, Paul exhorted the young man of God to stir up the gift of God in his life. And if you know...