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"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

2001

Table Of Contents:

August 5, 2001

"Our Rich Inheritance in Christ"
Pastor Art P. Ornias
Main Text: 1 Peter 1:3 – 10

*Christ is the key to all spiritual blessings.
*The 1st Book of Peter was written for the pilgrims of the dispersion (Jews)

I. Reception of the Inheritance: v. 3

  • Peter blessed God because we received from Him an inheritance; the inheritance as a possession passed down through generations and only passed down from the same blood line (family line). Such therefore implies that we must be begotten by Christ (a spiritual rebirth). To live in Christ is to know His sufficiency.

    • II. Description of the Inheritance: v. 4

    1. It is incorruptible – free from destruction.
    2. It is undefiled – free from contamination, it never decays.
    3. It does not fade away – free from diminishing.
  • Our inheritance is reserved in Heaven for us. Nevertheless we get to receive a portion of this inheritance here in our lifetime. But sometimes only hindered by the "barbaric invasions" in our lives, our worldly plans and pursuits.

    • III. Security of the Inheritance: v. 5
    Our inheritance is secured; kept by the power of God.

    This power is:

    We can receive this inheritance only through faith, it is God’s gift; we cannot generate it on our own.

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    August 12, 2001

    "Christ + Nothing"
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Colossians 2:8 – 10

    *The Sufficiency of Christ means His completeness in:

    *Are you in constant search for "spiritual resources" which you already have?
    *Heresies of that time: Pharisees and Sadduccees who deny the power of Christ in salvation, sanctification and sufficiency – the Person and the Work of Jesus Christ.

    Verse 8 – is a caution because some may add to the Person of Christ as what we might get from worldly disciplines such as:
    Intellectualism and humanism
    Philosophy, rationalism
    "Empty deceits" (e.g. T.V., media)

  • Tradition of men – human speculations from generation to generation

    • *Christ is indeed sufficient and His blessings come in many forms and sizes; material or spiritual.

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    August 19, 2001

    "Why Christians Suffer"
    By: Pastor Arnold de Torres (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: 1 Peter 1:6 – 10

    *Suffering must be looked upon as a ministry.

    1. Every Christian experiences trials, testings, sufferings and grief.

  • All children of God share all these; common to mankind. (Job 5:7)

    • 2. These trials come and go.

  • 1 Peter 1:6
    Psalms 30:5 "…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

    • 3. These periods are purposeful.
    All part of the plan of God and we are to remember that there is blessing after the suffering. (Romans 8:28)

    1. to prove the reality of our faith – genuineness and maturity
    2. to strengthen our faith
    3. to discipline and educate us
    4. to humble us
    5. to purify us
    6. to qualify us to help others – the Ministry of Suffering

    4. Suffering may affect us in different areas of our lives.

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    August 26, 2001

    "Christ + Nothing" (continued)
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Colossians 2:9 – 15

    *Completeness of Christ – its evidence is found in the universe; its law and order, synchronized according to the time table of God.
    *We should live not as victims but victors – against empty and vain deceits
    *Verse 9 – "in Him" signifies the singleness, the only method of salvation
    *Verse 10 – Christ as the 2    nd Person in the Trinity; we cannot find completeness apart from Christ.

    1. The Purchase: v. 11
    2. Talks of salvation, the "Spiritual Circumcision" wherein the power of sin was cut. "In Him" we are purchased with the "cutting" made without hands. (only by Christ and not through human means)

      By putting off the body of sins of the flesh (which dictates to deny the sufficiency of Christ), the presence of sin is minimized in our lives. Sin should no longer have control over our spiritual lives

      Verse 12 – we are identified with Christ in baptism and resurrection through the powerful working of God, who raised Him from the dead. Are we sensitive to the workings of God in our lives? Let us claim our "mountain" (blessings).

    3. The Pardon: v. 13 "having forgiven you all trespasses"
    4. Trespass means willful, intentional sin committed against God. The Purchase and the Pardon were both completely accomplished. His blessings are sufficient; from the spiritual to the daily mundane, practical living. Trespasses (past, present and future) are forgiven.
    5. Prevailing: v. 15; Romans 8

    The triumph is always there in every trial (they are inseparable). Jesus is greater than any principality and power (demonic spirits which can afflict Christians). He prevails from victory to victory. He gives us hope and victory, thus we can deny the workings of these principalities and powers (James 4:7).

    We are at times influenced by the devil but Christ’s completeness "disarmed" the power of the devil. We are not to live a defeated life. The God that we accepted is most powerful than the god of this world.

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    September 2, 2001

    "Daniel: A Man of Prayer"
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Daniel 6:10 – 28

    *Many of us have lost sight of prayer in our lives.
    *God reminds us through trials to depend on Him though the Ministry of Prayer, wherein we touch the heart of God.

    1. The Persistence to Prayer in the Light of the Decree (Problem):

    The Decree – for the Israelites to keep away from worshipping God and have started to turn away. It was specifically mandated for Daniel who remained faithful in his prayer.

    1. His Prayer Were Intentional:
    2. v. 10a – the decree was pre-meditated against Daniel and Israel (caused by envy). Daniel believed in the Power of Prayer. Apart from the king, he has a God who is most powerful than any king.
    3. His Prayer was in a Designated/Indicated Place:
    4. v. 10b – Daniel had the confidence in God, never fearing; and wanted them to see his testimony.

      We tend to lose sight of the answered prayers in our lives and cause us to be hesitant in prayer. Our relationship with God is firstly established in prayer; aligning our will to the Will of God.

      Daniel prayed in his "room", which speaks of an attitude of the heart, sincerity.

    5. His Prayers were Intimate:
    6. v. 10c – Daniel knelt down on his knees which is an act of worship in itself. He knew that God has power over his circumstances.
    7. His Prayer was Incessant:
    8. Daniel showed his dependence upon his God as he prayed 3 times a day; his never ending commitment to serve God.
    9. Ingredients of his Prayer:
  • v. 10c: 1) Supplication – taking others to God in prayer
  • 2) Thanksgiving – Daniel gave thanks for the good and bad circumstances.

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    September 9, 2001

    "How Does God Want Us To Respond To The Trials of Life?"
    By: Rev. Brent Parschauer (Guest Speaker, Word of Life Bible Institute)
    Main Text: James 1:2-12

    Three Keywords:
    - v. 2 "Trials"
    - v. 13 "Temptations"
    - v. 18 "Truth"

    *We are to respond to trials with joy. Evaluate what we value.

    v. 3 – Trials come our way for the testing of our faith. For us to see God’s providential Hand in control.
    There is a God who is in control and He has s careful process in your life.

    v. 4 – The way to respond:
    Stop refusing (when and) where God wants to lead us.
    Guard our hearts to respond to God’s Will. Desires and attitudes of our hearts wherein come the issues of life.
    Patience is to be quiet and submissive to God’s Will.

    *Our natural tendency is not to know what to do. But we can always come to God for wisdom.
    *We need wisdom to take a trial and turn it to a tool to work for us.
    *God is generous in giving wisdom without reproach.

    Danger to avoid – v. 6 "the pit fall of doubt"; the questioning of God’s Word and Wisdom.
    God’s Word contains life. His Word can save us from a wasted life of defeat. Let us cling to the instructions of God amidst trial (and count it all joy that) He will pull us out.

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    September 16, 2001

    "Daniel: A Man of Prayer" (continued)
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Daniel 6:11 – 18

    1. The Persecution:
    1. The Perpetrators:
      "These men" used the legitimacy of the decree, ("which altereth not") against Daniel.
      Likewise, Satan uses the "legitimate" circumstances in our lives such as our work, relationships, schedules or priorities against us to test our faithfulness.
    1. The Plot – Satan has many ways of corrupting us. May we be tested on the grounds of our faith, devotion and/or honest living. These tests lead to our continuous growth. In everything God produces something good.
    2. The Pretense – (v. 12, 13) pretense on the part of Daniel’s co-workers. Not all people, even Christians, are good. Let’s pray to God to take away the pretensions in our hearts against our fellow men. We can defeat antagonistic people through our kindness.
    3. The Program – a legitimate accusation of his violation of the decree. There are people, full of pretensions, who judge, prosecutes, "enforces the law" on others instead of bringing encouragement. Jealousies and hatred blind men to the realities of life.
    4. The Perils – (for the perpetrators) The king punished the men and their families.
    1. The Severity of the Penalty – the perpetrators were convicted without a decree nor due process. So it is with the punishment of God on the wicked.
    2. The Domino Effect – because of their plot against a faithful, the penalty included their wives and children

    *We may be persecuted because of our faithfulness but we have a Just God who sees everything in our hearts.

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    September 23, 2001

    On Psalms 23"
    Rev. Bam Escobar (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: Psalms 23

    *"We are fighting a faceless enemy. Lift up your heads for your redemption draweth nigh."

    Background: 2 Samuel 17
    David as a king was running away from his son, Absalom. Amidst his darkest moment he was fed by Barzillai the Gileadite (v. 5 "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…)

    David was the greatest king of Israel but his sins brought a curse to his family. David set himself at God’s disposal (as God dealt with the consequences of his sins.) Amidst all these he wrote Psalm 23. David focused on God rather than his past sins.

    Amidst our troubles, can we truly say (v. 1) "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
    Verse 1: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
    "Lord" – is Yahweh, Jehovah, our unchanging God. He is the same God who took care of David from the lion and the bear, from Goliath, from Saul, and now from Absalom.
    "Is" – denotes a "present relationship." We need to see God’s power today and not just in our former days.
    "My" – denotes a "personal relationship."

    "I shall not want" – "not be in want"; "not wanting/(needing) anybody else". David chose not to depend on his soldiers, nor on his abilities as a military tactician and king. But rather, depended solely on God. Psalms 23 has become David’s song of faith and commitment.

    Ask ourselves now wherein lies our security? On our money, our family? Our security should depend on God alone.

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    September 23, 2001

    "Daniel: A Man of Prayer" (continued)
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Daniel 6:25 – 28

    1. The Practical Lesson/Observations

    *One must need to realize the need for a prayer relationship with God. Are we serving God through our prayers? Our efforts can work even without the work of the Holy Spirit. Danger lies in our growth in number but without the growth in the Holy Spirit.

    1. He did not avoid them (the perpetrators) – Daniel knew that the decree is no greater than His God.
    2. Many of us have set our priorities (e.g. works) over our prayer time.
    3. He did not exchange God over conveniences or (comforts) – He took time to have the opportunity to kneel down in prayer. His prayer time is his rest time.
    4. Let us ask ourselves which is important: God who gave us things or the security of the material things?
      The only safest place in this world is in the Hands of God.
    5. He wanted to be in good friendship with God before he departs – Daniel is in the later years of his life. He wanted to have a lasting testimony through his prayer life.

    In prayer we can touch the Heart of God as Daniel became the man near to the Heart of God.

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    September 23, 2001

    "Daniel"
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Daniel 1:1 – 21

    Background:
    Judah was taken captive by Babylon. Young male Jews of nobility and skill were chosen to serve in the king’s palace. They were given pagan names and made to eat the king’s meat and wine which were offered unto idols.
    But Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah resolved in their hearts to make a difference for God by not partaking of the king’s food.
    Making a difference for God encounters 3 principles:

    1. Your convictions will be tested – they may have changed their names but not their characters. They have resolved not to be defiled. "Purposed in their hearts" – a sure, complete decision, not wavering. Daniel was true to his convictions even to the smallest details.
    2. We must not sell our biblical convictions even to the pettiest of things. What issues are we faced right now that tests our convictions?
    3. Challenges will be taken – Daniel met Melzar with a challenge to test their countenances after 10 days with only pulse and water for food.
    1. We should not be afraid to take risks for our convictions.
    2. We should be able to present a solution for our problem.
    3. We should face a challenge by faith.

    IV. Consequences will be tasted – for Daniel, the consequences of his convictions were favorable.

    Faithfulness in God’s requirements meets fruitfulness in His rewards. The more difficult it is to be faithful, the more rewarding it is for us.
    Will we be complemented by our God in Heaven with the commendation "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

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    October 7, 2001

    "Drought Among Worshippers"
    John 4:1-25
    By: Ptr. Art Ornias
    Senior Pastor

    *Season of drought in worshipping God experienced in Churches.
    *Worship awakening is a change in our spirits, character in the way we worship. Worship lies not in the externals.
    *The "well" – thirst quencher; knowing the salvation of Christ.

    Background: There was a clash of belief among Samaritans and Jews on where to worship.

    1. The Controversy in Worship – v. 20, 21 (where to worship)
  • To worship is to give value to a supernatural. It is the bowing down of our hearts on the awareness of a powerful, Almighty God. It is an internal expression of the heart. Thus, we worship in our hearts.
    1. Character in Worship – Worship should not be a mere comical entertainment/presentation. It is something that we give to God rather than receiving from Him. It is the starting point of every ministry. It is a solemn involvement of our emotion (whole person experiencing God), intellect (in knowing God), and will (application). We worship in "spirit and truth".
    2. Confusion in Worship – v. 20, 21
    1. The place of worship – which is the real place of worship? The Samaritan woman had many questions about their ancient dispute.
    2. The object of worship – (v. 22) The object of our worship is none other than our Awesome God. It is His presence that we ask for. We worship when we think of what we can give to Him. We can worship anywhere but we must worship from the heart.
    3. The attitude in worship – (v. 24) We must worship in "spirit and in truth".
  • Truth – the truthfulness of Jesus Christ
  • Spirit – fixed thought (mind, heart), in opposition to the flesh. To depend upon Him; strengthen us and operate freely in our lives.

    • Conclusion: The way of worship instituted by Christ: 1. Rational 2. Intellectual 3. Refined from external rites/ceremonies.

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    October 14, 2001

    "Worship Substitutes"
    Psalms 115:1 – 8
    By: Ptr. Art Ornias
    Senior Pastor

    *Church "separation", "evangelism", "missions" should always start with an attitude of worship.
    *Idolatry is a worship substitute. Idols are mere works of men’s hands; entailing great deceptions.

    1. Idols have no assurance – v. 5 "having mouths but cannot speak". They cannot promise nor guarantee.
    2. But we (as "spiritual Jews") are part of the promises of God: physical, financial, spiritual.
      Idol worship gives no hope, leads to destruction, bring us to hell and replace God in our lives.
    3. Idols cannot lead directions – v. 5 "having eyes but cannot see".
    4. But the "eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous" I Peter 3:12
      Idols cannot hear. But our God hears and answers our prayers. Our God gives direction to where we should go.
      God’s Eyes:
      1. Directional protection
      2. continuing presence of God in our lives.
    5. Idols cannot answer prayers – v. 6 "having ears but cannot hear".
  • But our God has proven many times how He answered the prayers of the faithful.

    • Modern idolatry is anything that takes away the top place of God in our hearts; substituting God with His creations.

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    October 21, 2001

    Divine Worship
    "Being Born Again"
    John 3:1 – 16
    By: Bro. Eddie Mesa
    Guest Speaker

    *God is Spirit and seeks true worshippers who will worship in Spirit and in Truth.
    But we cannot be true worshippers unless we are "born again.

    *Genesis 3:1 – 7: Adam and Eve encountered death after having disobeyed God for eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. As a result, their fellowship with God was broken. Death is the separation of the soul:

    1. Physically – from the body
    2. Spiritually – from God.

    *This is the very reason why we should be "born again", since the first sin of man, we have been dead spiritually.
    *How are we born again? John 1:11 – 12

    1. recognize that we are sinners (Romans 3:10, 23)
    2. repentance from sin
    3. claim the promise of God (Revelation 3:20)

    *When the Spirit of God comes to us again, then we are born again.

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    October 21, 2001
    Vesper Service

    "Developing An Inner Life With Jesus Christ"
    Philippians 3:7 – 11
    By: Ptr. Jerry Lepasana
    Guest Speaker

    *We have the tendency to judge Christianity outwardly. But it goes beyond outward appearances. Christianity is a relationship with Christ.
    *Our highest goal/motivation is to know Jesus Christ more and more.
    *Amidst our deepest trials our deepest joy as a caused by our intimate relationship with Christ tells how we know/understand Christ.

    1. The Truth – v. 4-6 As depicted in Paul’s "credentials", there is a temptation to treat Christianity as a mere religion (highly organized) and not as a relationship with Christ.
      Is there happiness/excitement in the Lord? Or are we just wanting to conform? (temptation to conform to activities)
      We must step our from the shallow Christianity by asking for more grace for deeper relationship.
    2. The Treasure – our relationship with Christ
      There are things in our lives that we must part ways with in order to have the most precious gem – a deeper knowledge of Christ.

    Psalms 42: 1 – 2 Consider the deer panting for water, so must our desires/passion for the things that we cannot do without: Christ’s presence, power and joy.
    We don’t have complete control of our lives; a reason that we need God for better assurance.

    III. The Task – v. 10 "that I may know Him…" (center of Paul’s goal)

  • Paul acknowledged that it would cost him something.
    Our responsibility is focused in knowing Jesus; and all things that we do should be the means to this end.

    Responsibilities:
    a. to improve our listening
    Types of listeners: i. one who listens then ignores
    ii. one who pretends to listens
    iii. one who listens selectively
    iv. the attentive listener (also a doer)

    b. to improve our partaking of the Word through personal Quiet Time.

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    October 28, 2001

    "Meeting God In Worship"
    Isaiah 6:1 – 10
    By: Ptr. Art Ornias
    Senior Pastor

    *An account of Isaiah’s actual experience/encounter with our Holy God.

    3 Essentials On How To Meet God In Worship:

    1. Appreciation of the Supremacy of Christ in our worship experience.
    2. v. 1 – 4: God is superior to anything and anyone.

      "God on a throne" – God is in command of our lives; the God who delivers us; and commanding worship as He is Holy.
      Our worship is on how we let God touch our lives as we enthrone God as our eternal Monarch.

    3. Admission of our Sinfulness. V. 5 – Isaiah’s unclean lips are reflections of his unclean heart.
  • In meeting God we see Him on the throne and make us realize that:
    1. We are depraved – of power over sin; we are sinful and decaying; soul’s recognition of its fallenness.
    2. We are delivered – seeing our own wretchedness; we begin to worship God knowing that He has cleansed us.

    IV. Appropriate Service. V. 8 – after being cleaned, Isaiah’s response to God’s call was "Here I am, send me."

  • In holy awe of God we see our wickedness, our God’s pardon, then our positive reply.
    How do we answer to His call?
    We must serve Him for His honor and glory alone.

    • Worship is meeting God and responding to His call. Where are we focused and whom will we serve?
    Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

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    November 4, 2001

    "The Significance of the Lord’s Supper"
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 34

    *One of the Two Ordinances of the Church: Baptism and Lord’s Supper.

    1. A PLEDGE – v. 23 – 25
  • Paul rebuked the Corinthian Church on their manner of the Lord’s Supper as they have not fully understood its significance.
    1. A Pledge to remembrance – of Christ’s death, the significance of what God has done for us on the cross.
    2. The "bread" signifies His death, the completion of our salvation. It illustrates the remembrance of Christ alive in us as our Lord and Savior.
      The "first day of the week" means His Resurrection.

      A Pledge to a covenant

  • The "blood" symbolizes the blood shed to ratify the New Covenant.
    The "cup" is the cup of all our sins.
    The Old Covenant – the sacrifices of unblemished animals.
    The New Covenant – Jesus’ sacrifice; the forgiveness in Christ.

    • II. A PROCLAMATION – v. 26 teaches us to be excited about the Lord’s Supper in as much as we wait for His coming again. We proclaim this through our evangelism.

    III. A PROPHECY – v. 26 "…till He come." We not only look back but also look forward to His second coming (1 Thess. 4:17 – 18)

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    November 11, 2001

    "Victory Over Temptations"
    Pastor Art P. Ornias
    Main Text: Genesis 39:7 – 12

    *Temptations defeat us in our Christian Living. We look to the example of Joseph.

    1. The REFUSAL – v. 7 – 8
    1. It was a pre-meditated thing on the part of Potiphar’s wife. (v. 7)
    2. As Potiphar’s wife cast her eyes on Joseph, the same is true for us. Someone is always planning against us. Thus, we must maintain a clean, clear relationship with the Lord wherein lies our victory with God.

    C. We hurt the heart of God whenever we sin. God forgives us but the consequences are still there.

    II. Joseph RATIONALIZED his worth to God. (as he was pursued day after day) v. 9 – 11

    1. To escape temptation – explain your worth. Is it worth it to embrace that sin?
    2. Think of sin as wickedness against God.

    III. The RUNNING – v. 11 – 12 Joseph "fled and got him out" (without looking or turning back)
    We, ourselves, must make the decision to commit ourselves against sin and temptations. We look up to the examples of Joseph and Daniel to not easily give up on sin and run away from sin.

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    Divine Worship – November 18, 2001

    "Building Our Lives"
    Rev. Evigildo Lamitar, Sr. (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10 – 15

    *As a Christian we live in the control of Christ. (v. 10c – 11) are we building our lives on material things?

    Some considerations:
    What are the materials that you are using/putting on in building your life? (v. 12)

    1. Perishables – ("wood, hay, stubble") the material things; temporal
    2. Prioritizing material things eats up our spiritual life. 2 Cor. 4:8
      Deuteronomy 8:11f warns us that these "perishables" will make our hearts lifted up and forget God.
      C. Imperishables – ("gold, silver, precious stones") has something to do with the things that we do for God.

    *Revelation 3:16 – 17 tells about the Laodicean Church.
    *Are we building our lives in Jesus Christ? If we are then, someday there is a reward. 1 Corinthians 3:14 – 15
    *The Lord gave us a promise "I will honor them those who honor Me."

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    Laymen Cantata – November 18, 2001

    "A Solemn Charge"
    Rev. Evigildo Lamitar, Sr. (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: 1 Timothy 6:11 – 14

    *The charge of Paul to Timothy as a young man is also a charge for all of us.
    *(v. 13a) a Solemn Charge – is a charge before God as someday we will give account to our Lord. (Romans 14:10 – 11)

    3 Charges: (v. 11)

    1. "flee those things" – all evil and wickedness
    2. "follow after righteousness" – to pursue with effort righteousness before God and not before men.
    3. "fight the good fight of faith" – ["fight" = Greek "agonizo"] implies agony as in the continuous fight to victory as that of an athlete or the readiness to fight till death as that of a military.

    *All these may result to struggles but we are commanded to press on.

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    Divine Worship – November 25, 2001

    "On Faithfulness"
    Rev. Wilfredo Robillos (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: Matthew 25:14 – 30

    *God has always been faithful to us; past, present, future. It is one of God’s greatest attribute which He can also transfer/share to us.
    *{Greek = "pistos"] which means trustworthiness, reliability; "portrays an unshakeable loyalty"

    Matthew 24:45 and Proverbs 20:6 were stated as questions posting a challenge that we must answer.
    Revelation 2:10 tells us the reward, the crown of life, for the faithful unto death.
    Matthew 25:21 declares the commendation from our Lord. "Well don, thou good and faithful servant."

    The Test of our Faithfulness:

    1. Time – until the coming of our Lord
    2. Acts 15 and 2 Timothy 10 tells of the investment made by Barnabas to John Mark.
    3. Circumstances – we look to the examples of Job and Stephen.
    4. Character – the trial of our characters makes us stronger.

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    November 25, 2001 Inter-Church Fellowship

    "The Impact Of The Faithful"
    Rev. Wilfredo Robillos (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: Daniel 3:1 – 7

    1. THE COMMAND – v. 5 – 6
    2. It was a direct violation of God’s command in Exodus 20. It was a command by the king of Babylon which required absolute obedience from everyone including Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
    3. THE CHALLENGE – v. 15f.
    4. The king posted a challenge on their faith in the Living God as he asked, "who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hand?" But they remained faithful in their convictions and service to God by answering, "we have a God who can deliver us from the fiery furnace and from thine hands."
    5. THE CROWNING MOMENT – v. 29
  • As God has delivered the three from the furnace, a new command was given by the king to honor the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and promoted them in his kingdom.

    • The three faithful friends had the right perception of who God is – a God who is able to deliver.
    Hebrews 11 shows us more examples of men of faith.

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    12/02/01

    "Steward of God’s Victories"
    Rev. Henry Senina (Guest Speaker)
    Main Text: Genesis 14:17 – 24

    Background: Lot was captured at Sodom and Abraham came and rescued him.

    1. The Victor’s Consolation – v. 18 – 20
  • Abraham humbled himself before God in his victory. Melchizedek, the priest of the most high God gave unto Abraham:
    1. Physical Refreshments – v. 18 "bread and wine"
    2. Spiritual Enrichment – v. 19 as Abraham was blessed
    3. Special Privilege – Abraham was reminded that God is the cause of his victory (because of God’s grace)

    II. Abraham’s Victory is not because of himself.

  • Although it was not yet a law for them to give tithes unto the Lord, Abraham in his gratitude gave his tithes – giving honor to God with his substance.

    2 Corinthians 9:7 reminds us to give:

    •
    1. "as he purposeth in his heart"
    2. our body, soul and mind
    3. not grudgingly as if it was a burden
    4. with a cheerful heart; with joy.
  • God’s grace abounds towards the cheerful giver.

    • III. Abraham’s Convictions – v. 21 – 24

  • Abraham held on to the promise of God, "I will bless you…" He said no to the temptation of the king of Sodom "lest he (king of Sodom) should say, ‘I have made Abraham rich:’"
  • Abraham knew that God is the source of all his riches and God richly adds with no sorrow in it. The conviction of Abraham honored God

    • Deuteronomy 8:11 – 14 – The issue is where your heart is and what do you do with what you have. Be careful lest "thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God,"

    Conclusion: It is not the wealth of this earth that can satisfy you, only Jesus can truly satisfy.

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    12/02/01 Vesper Service

    "When He Came…"
    Ptr. Arthur P. Ornias
    Senior Pastor
    Main Text: Luke 19:10

    The Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, (a spiritual leader)

    1. The World In Which He Came – (Matthew 1 and Luke 2) His time of birth was not a good time in history.
    1. It was an era of slavery (of the political power of Rome)
    2. Jesus came with power to declare freedom
    3. It was an era of no hope (political, economic, spiritual, etc.)
  • We were under the slavery of sin but Jesus declared our freedom and gave us hope in our lives. Our ultimate hope – Jesus’ coming again.

    • II. He Came To Change History – "His Story"

    III. History (as most know it) centers on the efforts of man according to philosophy.
    Jesus is the only One who truly changed history; in Him man found peace. He saved us and changed our history – to Heaven in eternity.

    IV. He Came For Our Atonement/(Freedom)

  • At/One/Ment – [Greek = "at one moment"] saved us once and for all

    • Conclusion: Jesus was born for the purpose of dying (to save us from our sins).

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    12/09/01

    "The Christ Of Christmas"
    Ptr. Arthur P. Ornias
    Senior Pastor
    Main Text: Luke 2:10 – 11

    The 3 Gods Of Christmas

    1. "God" of Materialism – the humanists
    2. "God" of the Pagans – Semiramis
    3. Yeshua – the Christ of Christmas
    1. He is the Giver of Joy – v. 9 – 10
    2. v. 9 – The shepherds were afraid, as they have seen the glory of the Lord. Seeing the glory of God at that time meant to them as judgement.
      But Christ is the Giver of Joy. Joy as an inward gladness manifested externally. This joy cannot be achieved by materialism. It is brought by Christ who will die for our sins.
    3. He is the Great Savior – for all, Israelites and Gentiles
    4. He is the [Yeshua = Savior] of our souls, not just a political leader.
      He restores us, cures us when we are hurt by sin.
    5. He is Lord – thus, we:
    1. affirm our allegiance
    2. bow to His authority
    3. commit to Him all that we are
    4. dethrone our will and ways
    5. enthrone Him in the rule of our lives.

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    12/09/01 Vesper Service

    "(The Ephesian Church)"
    Ptr. Danilo Bigasa (Guest Speaker)
    Vinzons Baptist Church, Daet
    Main Text: Revelation 2:1 – 6

    The Revelation of Christ unto the Ephesian Church

    1. The Commendation of Christ – v. 2 – 3
    1. God knows their service
    2. God knows their steadfastness – their patience
    3. God knows their separation – being separatists from false doctrines

    II. (The Comment/Complaint of Christ) – v. 4
    They have left their first love – Jesus Christ whom they should worship.

    They have become hypocrites – doing service without true love and worship for Christ.
    In return for His love, how do we love Him back?

    III. The Command of Christ – v. 5

    1. To remember where they have sinned
    2. To repent - to renew our love to God and love Him above all things.
    3. Do the first works – repeat the kind of service done just as it was the first time.
  • Conclusion: How is our excitement for God? Pray that we renew and strengthen our first love – to make our motives right in serving the Lord.

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    12/16/01

    "First Christmas Story"
    Ptr. Arthur P. Ornias
    Senior Pastor
    Main Text: Luke 2:8 – 20

    The Real Issue on Christmas Season: 3 Major Things

    1. Good Tidings – v. 10 all about good news
  • The message of the angels was not only for the shepherds but to all of us.
    The "Good News" is Jesus Christ; to bring freedom rather than to destroy the people.

    Good Tidings:

    •
    1. The Reaction of the Shepherds – not having to be afraid
    2. The Result – good tidings of great joy; Jesus Christ is our hope and our help
    3. The Recipient – all the people: past, present, future

    II. Peace On Earth – v. 14
    A relational kind of peace (not political). Peace that pertains the absence of storms but rather peace in the hearts of men despite of troubles

    III. Worship – v. 12
    Worship starts when we have really seen and heard what is told to us: that Jesus is our Lord who brings peace.
    The shepherds went away worshipping, glorifying, praising God for all things they have seen and heard.

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    12/16/01 Vesper Service

    "The Best Present Of All" (A PFCS CONCERT)
    Ptr. Arthur P. Ornias
    Senior Pastor

    All These 3 Happened Automatically/Instantaneously

    1. He Found Us
    2. It was not us who searched for God but rather it was God who sought us and found us.
    3. He Forgave Us
    4. He forgave us of all our sins and accepted us (as His children)
    5. He Freed Us
  • He freed us from sin – its power to send us to hell. The presence of sin is still there but it has no power to bind us, thereby preparing us for Kingdom life.

    • Conclusion: The Best Gift is the Lord Jesus Christ. Would you be willing to share/give Christ to other people as your best gift?

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    12/23/01

    "The Baby’s Titles"
    Ptr. Arthur P. Ornias
    Senior Pastor

    Main Text: Isaiah 9:7

    Isaiah prophesied even beyond the birth of Christ. He introduced the child as a 100% human son and a 100% divine deity.

    1. Wonderful Counselor – there is no confusion in Him
      "Wonderful" – He shall demonstrate His power in wisdom.
      "Counselor" – We can come to Him and cast all our burdens as we have a sympathetic God.
    2. The Mighty God – there is no chaos in Him
      Being "the Mighty God (not as the "Almighty) implies that He was sent by the Father.
      He wants to have a throne in our lives and put order in them as He establish His Kingdom in our hearts. Are our lives being ordered by profession, position or possession? Being our Sovereign Master, our lives should not be chaotic.
    3. The Everlasting Father – there is no complexity/complications
      He is the Father of Eternity

      A. Because He does not change – immutable; changeless in a changing world.
      B. Elevated His position in the Godhead – it is also the role of Christ to be the Father in the lives of the people.
      C. A sympathetic God – He has an eye on each one of us thus, we can never go wrong.

    IV. The Prince of Peace – there is no conflict in Him
    He offers us peace:

    1. Peace from God – when we surrender in faith to God (Rom. 1:7)
    2. Peace of God – the peace in our walk with God after being saved, which can be attained by having a constant relationship with God. (Phil. 4:7)

    The Prince – the 2nd highest position in the Kingdom; in the context of being the Son sent by the Father.

    1. The arrival of the ultimate Giver – Luke 2:14
    2. The application of His peace – for everyone who truly received Him

    Conclusion: In the midst of a chaotic world we can have peace to know that God is with us.

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    12/30/01

    "Facing The New Year"
    Ptr. Arthur P. Ornias
    Senior Pastor
    Main Text: Philippians 3:1 – 14

    The apostle Paul, who was about to be with the Lord presses on the pursuit of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
    The 2 Minor Present Participle in Facing the New Year:

    1. Forgetting – v. 13b "forgetting those things which are behind,"
  • A "spiritual amnesia" on the grave sins of the past which are not worthy of the future. Do not dwell on your defeats but rather on successes and the promises of God.

    • II. Reaching Out – v. 13c "and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"

  • Do not repeat past sins or to live in the past. Let us continue to:
    1. To Progress – in our love, kindness; to lift up someone
    2. To Propagate – tell others about Jesus
    3. To Prevail – vanquish all odds, to conquer, to triumph
  • We only hope in the Lord Jesus Christ, rather than in governments and powers. To continue to reach forth means to be conquerors. Romans 8:31, 37.

    • The Major Present Participle:
    Constantly Resolve –v. 14 "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

  • Let us be faithful in the task given to us and avoid these 2 extremes
    1. "we must do it all" – without employing empowerment from God. We must consider our dependence upon God.
    2. "God must do it all – do not put it all on God. We must do our part which we know is according to God’s will
  • The reward of the "Upward Call" – our entrance to eternity.

    • Conclusion: Set a goal. It also matters how we win the race; our faithfulness; and how we made use of our opportunities to serve. Bragging our labors forfeits our rewards.

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