Tag: temple
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The Coronation of the Priest-King
[wpdm_package id=’12440′] Zechariah 6:9-15 (text); Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Nollie Malabuyo • April 19, 2015 Introduction Dear Congregation of Christ: In addition to a secret rapture and a millennial kingdom on earth, another popular belief among evangelicals concerning the end times is the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. This is necessary, they say,…
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The Lord Encourages His People in the Midst of Enemies
Readings: Zechariah 1:7-2:12; 6:1-8 (texts); Revelation 6:1-11 March 8, 2015 (Pasig Covenant Reformed Church) [wpdm_package id=’12324′] Introduction Congregation of Christ: For about 70 years, the people of Israel suffered captivity in Babylon. No Promised Land, no king, no high priest, no temple, no sacrifices, enslaved in foreign lands. But God did not forget them.…
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Christ Commends His Faithful Church
Jesus promises to make those who “conquer†or “overcome†sufferings in this world a pillar in God’s temple. Unlike their being forced to leave their homes because of continuing earthquakes, they will never be forced to leave this temple by anyone or anything. God’s people will be like pillars in the heavenly temple, pillars that…
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First Anniversary Service of Imus Church
A compilation of pictures taken by Cynthia Sarmiento and Leah Ong. Pastor Nollie preached on “Christ Commends His Faithful Churchâ€Â based on Revelation 3:7-13. Click on “View with Piclens” to view individual pictures. [nggallery id=7]
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Aliens, Citizens, and a Holy Temple
The idea of dividing God’s people into two, the church and Israel, is completely untenable based on this and many other Scripture passages. Jesus even taught that he has two flocks, one Jewish and another Gentile, but he will gather these two flocks, and “there will be one flock, one shepherd†(John 10:16). Therefore, in…
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God is Our Refuge, Strength and Help
What are we to fear when Immanuel, God with us, dwells among us? Nothing! Not even wars and the worst economic crisis in history are to shake our foundations… In that heavenly city of God, there will be no more wars and no more economic crises.
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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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The Ancient Path to True Worship (Jeremiah 6:16)
The people of Judah faced another major crossroad in their history. Which road should they take? Jeremiah directed them to the good path of salvation – the ancient path of true worship. He warned them that the other path leads to destruction.