Sermon Series: Our Messiah Is Coming

New Creation People (2 Cor. 5:16-17), 5 of 5 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Herman Moldez, Dec 29, 2024

We start another journey with GOD. We begin something new by seeing all of life from the center where CHRIST's peace reigns.

Christ inaugurated the new creation; the age to come has invaded this age. We are called to live as new creation to keep displaying Christ to the world. How?

New creation calls for radical transformation. What habits of the old way of life you let go to live in a new way of life in CHRIST?

BEHOLD YOUR MESSIAH (See How He Comes)

An evening of contemplative worship to reflect how JESUS comes to renew and redirect our lives in the way of JESUS.

Sermon Series: Our Messiah Is Coming

CHRIST and Christmas (Luke 2:8-15) , 4 of 5 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Dec 22, 2024

The Celebration pf Advent has taken out CHRIST from Christmas. May we hear the voices from heaven's love to celebrate the Messiah's birth with angel's hallelujah.

How will you spend your time celebrating Christmas with CHRIST this season?

Sermon Series: Our Messiah Is Coming

Here Is Your Messiah (Isa. 9:2 6-7) , 3 of 5 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Herman Moldez, Dec 15, 2024

In series of mini reflections integrated in Christmas Cantata, we will respond to Messiah's coming, companioning, and commissioning to witness for the kingdom of GOD.

Sermon Series: Our Messiah Is Coming

Prepare to Meet Your GOD (Mark 1:1-8) - 2 of 5 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Dec 8, 2024

How have we been living in relation to GOD? We prepare for Advent by reviewing to prepare our lives meeting GOD in repentance and renewal, humility, and hope. GOD is coming to bring new life.

Preparing for this busy season may cause us to lose focus. How do you ensure that your heart, mind, and soul are ready to meet GOD amidst the Christmas rush?

Sermon Series: Our Messiah Is Coming

An Advent Call (Isa. 60:1-3), 1 of 5 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Jesse Ray Porras, Dec 1, 2024

In a time of darkness, when so many troubles loom, it is easy to succumb to despair. Advent awakens hope for GOD as we are reminded that JESUS CHRIST, GOD, redeems to turn darkness into light.

1. A Divine Oracle: Called to Display GOD's Glory - v. 1

2. A Darkness Over All: Called to Dispel Global Gloom - v. 2

a. A Global Darkness affects all people

b. A Godly Glory enlightens GOD's people

3. A Direct Outcome: Called to Draw Global Attention - v. 3

a. GOD's great obsession

b. GOD's grand vision

c. GOD's greatest invention

IN GRATITUDE will be the FBC's theme in November 2024. It will culminate on Thanksgiving Sunday to celebrate GOD's grace and goodness, His love, and life for us to be "FOREVER GRATEFUL".

Forever Grateful (Philippians 1:12-19) 4 of 4 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Herman Moldez, Nov 24, 2024

The way we respond to "what has happened" to us will either make us resent or rejoice. Not just for the bad things but even for the good things. It is related to kingdom living to live in gratitude.

Which one is helpful to be forever grateful for whatever has happened to you in life?

I- The reality of life in the not-yet is the paradox of good and evil and the mystery of darkness and light. We can embrace both hope and helplessness, lament and laughter, frustration and fulfillment, rejection and rejoicing if we affirm the grace and goodness of GOD who loves us to all eternity.

IN GRATITUDE will be the FBC's theme in November 2024. It will culminate on Thanksgiving Sunday to celebrate GOD's grace and goodness, His love, and life for us to be "FOREVER GRATEFUL".

A Lifestyle of Generosity (Luke 19:5-10) - 3 of 4 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Nov 17, 2024

The abundance of GOD's grace overflows in generosity. If this is to happen we need to repent from greed that controls the heart to care for others. Generosity is not only about giving money but the more difficult part of being good, even to those who have harmed us.

In what ways can you express gratitude for the generosity of GOD in your life?

IN GRATITUDE will be the FBC's theme in November 2024. It will culminate in Thanksgiving Sunday to celebrate God's grace and goodness, His love, and life for us to be FOREVER GRATEFUL.

A Life of Thankfulness (Col 3:15-17) - 2 of 4 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Herman Moldez, Nov 10, 2024

How can we thank God if life is surrounded by trials and troubles? It is easy to curse on life rather than celebrate with thankfulness. We need to find a way to affirm the power of Christ who is in control and reigns in our hearts.

How can you say thanks even if life sucks?

We can give thanks in all situations if we let CHRIST's peace stay in our hearts, see life's reality from CHRIST's perspective, and do all things for the praise of CHRIST.

IN GRATITUDE will be the FBC's theme in November 2024. It will culminate on Thanksgiving Sunday to celebrate God's grace and goodness, His love, and life for us to be "FOREVER GRATEFUL.

A Life of Gratitude (Psalm 107:1-9) - 1 of 4 of the sermon series

- Ptr. Herman Moldez, Nov 3, 2024

"The discipline of gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love" says Henri Nouwen. Our tendency is to complain instead of celebrate with joy. Let's find a way to choose the lifestyle of gratitude.

Have you ever wondered how to live safe and secure in this troubled world?

We live because GOD never stops loving us. Our response to GOD's care and commitment is gratitude. How?

What is your story of GOD's story of His redemptive love to tell, thank, and trust amid a hostile world?