2002 - 2nd Quarter
Table Of Contents:
"The
Observance of Communion"
Pastor Arnold
De Torres
Guest Speaker - Biņan Faith Christian Baptist Church
04/07/02
Main Text: 1 Corinthians11:17
– 34
The Lord’s Supper is
one of the most meaningful time in the life of a Christian. It is a time of
introspection, a spiritual refresher, wherein we should think of our unity/oneness
with Christ.
The apostle Paul wrote to
the Corinthian Church about how should they properly conduct the Lord’s
Supper.
- The Prevailing Disorder
at the Lord’s Table.- verse 17 – 21
- They were missing the blessings
of the Lord’s Supper. There were heresies among them, not so much of
doctrinal errors but rather self-willed divisions. Most of them were recent
converts, still engaged in heathen practices. They over-indulged themselves
with the food and drink without sharing or waiting for other partakers.
The sharing of Christian love was gone and the Lord’s Supper has become
a carnal practice.
- The Prescribed Order at
the Lord’s Table
There are two extremes regarding
this:
- Too little regard for the
Lord’s Table.
- Over emphasis on it that
it has become the center of worship.
The central activity is still
on the Preaching of the Word.
1. The Lord’s Table should not replace the preaching.
2. The Lord’s Table is not a matter of choice but of Obedience.
3. The Lord’s Table is also a matter of remembrance
IV, The Prerequisite of the
Lord’s Table
We are to approach the Lord’s
Table only with an attitude of humility. To learn to forgive and to ask for
forgiveness.
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"The
Marks of Spiritual Maturity"
Pastor Crispin
Velasco
Guest Speaker - Evangel Baptist Church
04/14/02
Main Text: 2 Samuel 24:8 -
25
The Study of the Old Testament
is profitable for us since it brings us perseverance, encouragement and hope..
David was now old, although faithful, yet he is fallible. The sin of David
was that he ordered a census having a wrong motive. He was trusting on men
around him instead of the Lord.
Our Spiritual Maturity is
never based on our physical age.
- Matured Conscience –
maturity can be seen through David’s conscience. David did not rationalize
the rebuke of his conscience but rather admitted to himself, "I have
sinned."
He was sensitive to God’s righteous standards.
- Matured Mind – David
let himself fall into the hands of the Lord rather than into the hands of
men. David learned to accept the consequences of his actions.
In our wrong doings, whatever the consequence may be, we will reap pain.
Amidst God’s discipline let us focus our eyes unto the Lord.
- Matured Attitude –
verses 15, 17
David accepted his fault and asked God to bestow the punishment on him rather
than on his people, "not they but I have done wrong.". David was
willing to pay the cost.
- Matured Spirit – verse
25
David built an altar for
the Lord and gave an offering of peace. David, as king, publicly bowed before
God and showed a repentant spirit.
As godly adults we are to
obey God and humble ourselves before Him.
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"Living
Supernatural Lives"
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
04/21/02
Main Text: Romans 12:9 –
21
We have many counterfeit Christians,
in the sense that they call themselves Christians but losing the essence of
Christianity in their lives.
3 Aspects in the Main Text:
- Talks about me – (our
own selves)
- Talks about other Christians
- Talks about the world
1st
Aspect – About Love; extending our lives beyond our natural lives.
3 Attitudes/Mission To Ourselves:
- Avoid Hypocrisy in Loving
– "Let love be without dissimulation."
- We are to show love that
is deep, genuine, true, without contamination; the kind of love that brought
Jesus to the cross; love that is cleansed from self-fulfillment.
- [Agape – "divine
love"] love that is irregardless of…"
- (John 13:35) To love God
first, then we can love others easily.
II. "Abhor that which
is evil" – v. 9
- As we are to love people
in its maximum degree, we are also to hate the evil that people can do in
its maximum degree.
- We are to constantly hate
or turn away
- Sin takes deliberately
willfulness/planning in the heart and mind.
III. Adhere to what is good
– "cleave to that which is good."
- We are to cling, to stick
to everything that is good, which God has allowed for us.
- Despite the struggles as
God saturate our lives, let Him correct us.
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"What
The Nail-scarred Hands Mean?"
Pastor James
Aludia
Guest Speaker - Calamba Baptist Church
04/28/02
Main Text: Luke 24:36 –
40
- The Scars Identified Jesus
– verse 39
- The scars served as identifying
marks telling us that Jesus is the Lamb of God who died for the sins of
the world.
As exampled in the book of Leviticus
wherein sacrifices where required. So did the blood of Jesus was shed
to cover our sins.
- The Scars are Jesus’
Victory Marks
- He was victorious over
death.
- Jesus was never defeated
by sin.
IV. The Scars Guarantee a
Judgement
John 3:16 would tell us the
love of God for us, bringing us from death to life..
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(On
Deceptive Teachings)
Deacon Romeo
Bien
Chairman – Board of Deacons
Vesper Service 04/28/02
Main Text: 2 Corinthians 11:3
– 4
The apostle Paul warned the
Corinthian Church against false preachers and sited the example of Eve and
on how she was deceived by the serpent who studied her weakness, thus using
these 3 strategies against her: (1 John 2:16
- The Lust of the Eyes
- The Lust of the Flesh
- The Pride of Life.
The Result when we are Deceived:
- We will be separated in
the faith/doctrine or the tendency to backslide.
- We will be chastened by
God.
- We will be used by the
Enemy against God and His Word.
How To Avoid Being Deceived:
- Read, Study God’s
Word (Bible) – Acts 17:11
- Avoid companionship with
the unbelievers as they may greatly influence us.
- Test the spirit. 1 John
4:1
- Pray – our defense
against temptations. Matthew 26:41
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"Living
Supernatural Lives" (Part 2)
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
May 5, 2002
Main Text: Romans 12:10 –
15
v. 11 "Not slothful in
business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord."
v. 12 "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant
in prayer."
v. 13 "Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
Setting Andrew as an example
of an ordinary man but has lived an extraordinary life with Jesus. We also
become extraordinary people when we live according to the will of God.
3 Basic Principles we can
learn:
- The Modifiers – v.
11
- v. 11a "Not slothful
in business" – we are not to be lagging, or lazy in everything
we do, most especially in doing ministry for God.
- V. 11b "fervent in
spirit" – we must have an energetic, enthusiastic and excited
dedication in our service to the Lord. Our opportunity to serve the Lord
is NOW!
Serving the Lord is the central
idea here that we may then live supernatural lives.
II. The Motivators –
v. 12 The 3-Fold Motivators
- v. 12a "Rejoicing
in hope" – Our hope lies in God’s promise that the Lord will
never leave us nor forsake us unto the end. This hope is possessed by all
believers. We must have a fixed heavenly focus in doing God’s work.
"Looking unto Jesus", even in times of failures, trials, we are
to be motivated in our hope.
B. V. 12b "patient in our tribulation" –
to be patient is to persevere, to stay or to live even under the pressures
of life.
God did not promise a calm sea for us to travel, but He did promise to
be with us, be for us, and that we will finish through.
C. v. 12c "continuing
instant in prayer" – as true children of God we have the privilege
to come to Him to prayer anytime. We must keep our diligence in prayer.
III. The Mandate – v.
13
- v. 13a "Distributing
to the necessity of the saints" – saints here as referring to
fellow believers in Christ, part of our service to God is to serve our fellow
brethren.
- V. 13b "Given to hospitality"
– not only to fellow saints but also to strangers, sharing to them
the kindness and love of God, giving to their needs and praying for them.
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Mother…
An Example Of A Supernatural Life
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
May 12, 2002
Main Text: Titus 2:1 –
10
But speak thou the things
which become sound doctrine:
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity,
in patience.
That the aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becometh holiness,
not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to
love their children,
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands,
that the word of God be not blasphemed.
How do mothers exemplify a
supernatural life?
Spiritual Mentoring at the Home:
- Discipline at the home
– v. 3 that the older women teaching by example to the younger women
or younger wives, how to behave and to conduct themselves, to love their
own families, to produce happy homes. All of these as part of their service
to God.
- Discipling the family –
Christian discipleship starts at home.
- Description – v. 5
"To be discreet"
– putting temper or anger under control. Our reaction to everyday situations
become the gage of our maturity. Being calm gives us room to think or reflect
upon our whole situations.
"chaste" – the
mother is to be pure in morality; focus of one’s attention, admiration
and affection should be upon the husband alone.
"keepers at home"
– mothers are the custodian of the home, taking good care of the appearance
of the home, making sure of a secured, clean and presentable home. All these
as part of their ministry.
"good" –
goodness (physical) keeping one’s self desirable to the husband.
"obedient to their
own husbands" – to be conformed, to submit. Wives ought to obey
their husbands when it is right for them both and when it is for the good
of the family. The father’s leadership should also be shared to the
women regarding disciplining of the children.
Mothers ought to be examples
of a supernatural life "that the Word of God be not blasphemed"
(v. 5)
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Living
A Supernatural Life (part 3)
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
May 19, 2002
Main Text: John 15:1 –
8
- A Christ-Centered Life
- The center of our lives should not be the "Self". We should
firstly pray to know how to live that Christ-Centered life.
- Doctrine of the Teaching
- We ought to distinguish two extremes in our lives:
- Christ Over Our Ego
- Christ-centric life –
is to live in Him, by Him, yield ourselves unto Him, letting the Spirit
of God flow through us, letting His purpose carried out for our lives.
Egocentric life – the "me,
myself and I"
But we are to set ourselves
aside in order that our "union with Christ" be real in our lives.
We are to actively show Christ in our lives in thoughts, words and deeds.
Verse 5 emphasizes on
the connection between Him, as the "Vine" and us as the "branches".
All our strength, energy, resources come from the Vine. We need to acknowledge
this fact in our lives. Christ should be over everything about us.
- Christ Over Our Jobs
Christ-centric life vs. Job-centered
life – Matthew 6:33
God desires that we have an abundant life. But are we already building our
lives around our job schedules? If we do not abide, verse 6 tells us that
we will "wither, gathered, and cast into the fire."
- Duty We Must Treasure:
- Only when we abide we become
Fruitful
- Only when we stay in Christ
we become Faithful followers of Christ.
II. A Bible-Anchored Life
– v. 7 "and my words abide in you" The Bible should be the
standard of our daily living.
- The Explanation:
"Me" – Christ the Living Word; the very essence of the person
of Christ is the life-giving Christ.
"Word" – the written word of God.
We ought to read the Bible with understanding, asking the Spirit of God
to move in us
- The Encouragement:
If we live out the Living Word, v. 7 says "ye shall ask what ye will
and it shall be done unto you."
- The Examples:
Joshua 1:8 – the advice
of a general to his people, to meditate on it day and night, to make their
way prosperous with good success.
Psalm 1:1-3 – by King David; the result is that we would be "like
a tree planted by the rivers, whatsoever we do will prosper.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – the result is that we may be perfect, thoroughly
furnished unto all good works. Let us prepare ourselves to be sculptured according
to the Word of God.
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Living
A Supernatural Life (part 4)
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
May 26, 2002
Main Text: John 15:6 –
16
- A Prayer-Supported Life
– a life dependent on Christ
- Spiritual Maintenance –
establishing a communication with our God, maintaining our spirituality.
- A time to renew our practical
position in Christ
- A time to relax and rest
in God.
- A time to affirm our family,
our children through prayer
B. Key to a Blessed Privilege
– (only for believers)
- The Means to commune with
our God.
- The Marginal line that
reminds us of our relationship with our God – God demands a real relationship
with us.
C. A Blessed Promise –
wherein we see 2 opportunities
- Opportunity to claim what
is ours according to the Bible – e.g. our Victory, Blessings
- Opportunity to cling to
the Word of God – to pray night and day, to depend on His Word.
*How is our life being supported
by prayer?
II. A Fruit-Bearing Life –
are we growing a fruit-bearing life or just a "maintained life"?
- An Indication of God’s
Glory
- An Imperative – a
command for us to bear much fruit.
- The Implication –
to bear fruit not only by quantity but also by quality.
Herein is the Father glorified
when we bear fruit. Our fruits should be seen in terms of our character.
B. An Indication in Discipleship
– fruit-bearing shows that we are true disciples of Christ, His followers
of "learners"
- The Prerequisite –
being a disciple is a prerequisite to fruit bearing.
- The Prescription –
a solemn warning is given, we ought to serve Christ.
- The Partnership –
it assures our partnership with Christ as our Teacher. We learn of Him,
His character.
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Theme: Benchmarks and Indicators
Of Our Faith
Christ-Centered
Church
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
June 2, 2002
Main Text: John 1:17
*** Benchmarks and Indicators
why we believe what we believe now and the indication or effect that shows
in our lives.
*** We believe that our church is a Christ-centered Church with a Christ-centered
preaching.
- Christ-Centered Preaching
- The Virgin Birth –
one of the fundamentals of our faith; without which Christ will not be qualified
as a deity to die for our sins. Matthew 1:23
- It was prophesied –
by the prophets in the Old Testament
- As in the etymological
study of the word "virgin", it pertains to the stature of a woman;
her purity.
- The Deity and Humanity
of Christ – as 100% God and 100% Man Matthew 26:60 – 64
God as Spirit cannot be crucified and God as Man alone cannot save us. Philippians
2:5 – 8
B. The Death for our Substitution – as hope for our resurrection. Hebrews
2:8 - 10
C. The Promise of Eternal Life and His 2nd Coming
– John 3:16
We believe in the Pre-tribulation
Rapture of the believers.
Our future destiny is eternity with God. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
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Theme: Benchmarks and Indicators
Of Our Faith
Centrality
of the Bible
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
June 9, 2002
Main Text: Hebrews 4:12
- The Word of God is Quick.
(v. 12a)
It is effective. It has life,
not a mere product of human brains.
- The Essentials:
- It is God-breathed.
- It is not static. It is
dynamic.
- It is active. It moves,
works in the conscience of the sinner.
B. The Effects:
- It cuts to the heart as
a sword.
- It comforts and binds up
the wounds of the soul. Whenever we are hurting, He penetrates to our hearts
through His Word. The Word of God is quicker than light.
II. The Word of God is Powerful.
(v. 12b)
- It convinces us powerfully.
- It converts us powerfully.
- It comforts us powerfully.
III. The Word of God is Sharper
than any 2-edged sword. (v. 12c)
- It cuts both ways.
- It cuts a critical dissection
against a proud heart.
- It cuts sinful habits –
especially our doubts
IV. The Word of God is a Discerner
– a judge.
- It reveals our practical
standing, our fellowship with God.
- It reveals our sins and
faults against God and man.
V. The Word of God gives us
hope.
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Theme: Benchmarks and Indicators
Of Our Faith
Concern
For Mission and Evangelism
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
June 16, 2002
Main Text: Matthew 28:1 -
20
- Our Mandate – Christ,
with all authority, is giving us the command.
- To Win Souls For Christ
– EVANGELISM
Disobedience to the command means people would go to hell.
Obedience to the command means people would go to heaven.
We are accountable to the souls of others
B. To Build Them Up – EDIFICATION
This means total giving of one’s life, including time, treasures
and talents in discipling others, fortifying their lives, strengthening
their inner man to be effective Christians.
C. To Teach Them To Be
Effective Workers – ENLISTING
II. Our Mission – v.
19
- Target People – all
kinds of people; all nations all over the world.
- Their culture and customs
2. Their community
3. Their cares in life.
- Target Place – Acts
1:8
*** Are we self-centered Christians,
not being able to share Christ with others?
God will be with us when we do what we’ve been tasked to do.
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Theme: Benchmarks and Indicators
Of Our Faith
Commitment
To Excellence
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
June 23, 2002
Main Text: Philippians 1:9
– 21
- Commitment To Building
The Church on God’s PURPOSES.
- Operating on God’s
Purposes – following the Purpose Statement of our Church
What is the purpose of the Church – to carry out the order of Christ:
"go and make disciples of all nations."
II. Commitment To Work in
the POWER of the Holy Spirit.
We let the power of the Holy Spirit work in us through prayer.
III. Commitment To Expect
PRODUCTS for God.
We should not forget the
result of our work. Keep the goal in mind, the end-results, which are the
fruits of our labors. We can then know if we are becoming efficient and effective
workers.
When we expect results we make God "Big" in our lives, bigger than
our burdens.
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Theme: Benchmarks and Indicators
Of Our Faith
The
Zeal For God
Pastor Jihanry
Senina - Student Worker
Vesper Service June 23, 2002
Main Text: Acts 17:16 –
17
***Zeal is the desire to do
something, with enthusiasm, an active desire. It was the spirit of Paul when
he visited Athens.
- The Reason for his zeal
for God.
Despite the fact that Athens
was then devoted to pagan philosophy and idolatry.
- Paul only saw a city of
idols.
- Paul saw the sin of idolatry
among the people. The zeal of Athens then was on false religion.
1 John 5:21 tells us to keep ourselves from idols or anything that we prioritize
over God.
The intensity of sin – as Athens was fully given to idolatry.
- Paul saw the need of Athens
as he was moved with deep pity for their lost souls.
We should be able to see
the deteriorating condition of people around us, to reach out to them, bring
about our zeal for God.
II. Paul’s Zeal Was Put
Into Action
Paul taught Jesus at the
synagogues as well as in the market places where philosophers debated. Paul’s
zeal was shown inside and outside the church.
The result of our zeal should
be activity (not passivity)
***We should cultivate the
zeal that we have for God, exercise it, asking God where we could practice
our stewardship for the cause of Christ.
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Theme: Benchmarks and Indicators
Of Our Faith
The
Order Of The Towel
Pastor Arthur
P. Ornias
Senior Pastor
June 30, 2002
Main Text: John 13:1 - 17
***The "towel" is
an illustration of service. It is a piece of garment commonly used by servants
for the purpose of taking away dirt from the feet of their masters.
***How should we really serve our God?
- Serve out of Love –
God is asking us to love Him more.
We ought to be willing to do everything to serve God. We ought to serve
God’s people as a sign of our love for Him.
- Serve with Security –
v. 3
The Father gave everything to Christ. Christ, in turn, is giving His people
security
- Serve with a Higher Cause
– v. 10
As it was illustrated to Peter, the "washing of feet" is our commission
to a higher calling, the calling of service.
- Serve without Regrets –
v. 17
The apostles died without
regrets in their lives offered to Christ. For them it was worthy to die for
Christ.
***Would we be willing to
serve the Lord even in times of persecutions, trials or adversities?
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"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Joshua 24:15