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Proclaiming the historic Christian faith in Metro Manila and beyond
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Rebuilding and Reforming God’s Temple
Psalm 69:8-9; Isaiah 56:6-7; Jeremiah 7:8-11; John 2:13-25 (text) November 1, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Yesterday, many people celebrated a most unbiblical event, Halloween. It’s not only unbiblical, but God calls it an abomination, since it glorifies evil spirits and demons. He forbids us from all kinds of…
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Working for the Weekend, or Working for the Sabbath?
Or, TGIF or TGISun? “Working for the weekend” is a fixation in the American culture. TGIF! We slave away Mondays-Fridays, and just let it all hang out Friday evenings till Sunday nights. The result? Monday morning blues. Hangover. Worn out at work. God performed his work of creation in six days, then “rested on…
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Happy Halloween! Five Ways to Spook Your Evangelical Friends
This Saturday, October 31, you can really spook your evangelical friends. On this dark, ghoulish night 498 years ago, a Roman Catholic priest turned zombie named Martin Luther posted his 95 Heresies on the door of the haunted Wittenburg Castle. Since that night, its halls and rooms have been filled with the ghastly shrieks and apparitions…
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Sermon Series on the Gospel of John
Beginning October 11, 2015, I preached a series on the Gospel of John. Some of the sermons listed below were not preached in the current series, but were preached previously. Date Title Scripture Readings October 11, 2015 “The Word Became Flesh… In Him Was Life” Gen 1:1-5; John 1:1-18 (text) October 18, 2015 The…
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The Baptizer’s Testimony About Jesus
Isaiah 11:1-5; John 1:19-42 (text) October 18, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Last Sunday, in our study of the Prologue of the Gospel of John, “the disciple that Jesus loved†introduced John the Baptizer’s role in the coming of Christ: “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.…
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“The Word Became Flesh… In Him Was Life”
Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-18 (text) October 11, 2015 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Starting today, we take a break from our study of the Psalms. It had been a joy and a great encouragement to study King David’s and other psalmists’ sorrows and joys, complaints and praises to God. We…
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New Sermon Series Introduction: The Gospel of John
This coming Lord’s Day, October 11, 2015, I’m taking a break from our study of Psalms, and will begin a new sermon series. It is a book rich in doctrines and its applications to the life of a Christian. Says Gary M. Burge in his NIV Application Commentary on John: Today, the fourth Gospel is…
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“Let Your Glory Be Over All The Earthâ€
September 27, 2015 Readings: Psalm 57; 1 Samuel 22:1-2 * Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Before David became king over all Israel, he was a caveman. This was because Saul hunted him because of jealousy and insecurity. David was the one who killed the giant Philistine, and was also anointed by…
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A True Sinner’s Prayer
© November 23, 2008; September 20, 2015 • Download PDF sermon Readings: 2 Samuel 12:1-15; Psalm 51:1-19 (text); Luke 18:9-14 Congregation of Christ: I’m sure you’ve heard this very common prayer many times: Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life…
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Violating God’s Law is Profaning His Holy Name
Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 22:26; 1 Timothy 4:4-5 September 6, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: What do Reformed Christians like us mention the most in theological conversations? By far, our favorite word is “covenant,†such as “covenant children,†“covenant people,†and “covenant promises.†Many of our churches have the words “Covenant…
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