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Proclaiming the historic Christian faith in Metro Manila and beyond
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Who’s Out, Who’s In
Numbers 5:1-31 (text); 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 February 22, 2009 For a printer-friendly PDF version of this sermon, click here. Introduction Congregation of Christ: A few days ago, the Philippine government released the names of over 39,000 nurses who passed the nursing board exam. In the Philippines, results of government exams are released to the public…
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New Sermon Series: “God and His People in the Wilderness”
Last Sunday, in the mission church that meets at Mars Hill Study Center, I preached the first sermon in a series entitled “God and His People In the Wilderness.” This series is based on Numbers, the fourth book in the Old Testament. Join us as we journey with 15th century B. C. Israelites in their…
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God and His People in the Wilderness
An Introduction to the Book of Numbers Scripture Readings: Numbers 1:1; 14:28-30; 26:64-65; 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 (text); Hebrews 3:1-19 February 1, 2009 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction We begin a new series today on the Book of Numbers, the fourth book in the Old Testament. But why is 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 the text when…
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Psalm 2: The Coronation of God’s Anointed
Readings: Psalm 2:1-12; Acts 4:23-28; Hebrews 1:1-5; Text: Psalm 2:1-12 January 19, 2009 • Download this sermon (PDF) “Now, after I saw him, I felt different. I know the Lord will shower me and my family with blessings this year.” “I have diabetes, a heart condition and ulcer but I know [he] can cure me.”…
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God Reveals His Son through an Evil King
Text: Matthew 2:13-18 Scripture Readings: Hosea 11:1-2; Jeremiah 31:15-17; Genesis 35:16-20; ÂMatthew 2:13-23 December 28, 2008 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction This day is called “Holy Innocents Day” by the Roman Catholic Church to commemorate the massacre of infants two years and younger in Bethlehem by King Herod after Jesus was born. During the early…
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Pasig mission church Christmas get-together
The mission church in Pasig City had its first Christmas get-together at our house in Antipolo, Rizal last Sunday, December 21, 2008. We had a good time of fellowship…
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Christmas 2008 Get-Together
The mission church in Pasig City had its first Christmas get-together at our house in Antipolo, Rizal last Sunday, December 21, 2008. We had a good time of fellowship and getting to know each other more with a couple of games, singing Christmas carols, and tabletalk over dinner. Here are some pictures:
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Christmas: God Reverses the Standing of His People
Text: Luke 1:46-55;Â Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 1:1-20; 2:1-11;Â Luke 1:39-56 December 21, 2008 Â Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction In the Philippines, it is customary to play the song “Ave Maria” set to the popular melody by Franz Schubert during Roman Catholic funeral processions, probably because of the veneration of Mary by the Catholic faithful.…
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The Star and Scepter of God’s People
A popular Christmas story is that of the coming of the three wise men, or Magi, to worship the baby Jesus born to be our Savior. This story has several parallels—contrasts—to the story of Balak, Balaam and Israel. Text: Numbers 24:17-19 • Scripture Readings: Numbers 22:1-6, 24:1-5, 15-19; Matthew 2:1-12 © December 7, 2008 • Download this…
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True Comfort for God’s People (Isaiah 40:1-5)
Jerusalem’s destruction and her seventy years of captivity are fitting judgment for a rebellious people, but they are not sufficient to pay for her sins. Rather, the message of comfort for Israel is grounded upon the Lord’s Servant who must come to their rescue.
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