The Gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:14-18,33) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, May 3, 2026

Jesus’ precious gift is the promised Holy Spirit given to all people who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The New Testament uses different metaphors to explain the power and presence of the Holy Spirit to assure us of eternal salvation as well as to apply and actualize the work of Christ in daily lives of obeying Christ.

1. Grasp the Reality of the Gift, vv. 14-15

2. Appreciate the Diversity of the Gift, vv. 16-18

3. Display the Authenticity of the Gift, v. 33

The gift of the Holy Spirit is real, diverse, and authentic. At Pentecost, Peter reminds us that the Spirit's coming is no illusion but the reality of God at work. He shows that this gift is poured out on all people, revealing the diversity of God's grace across generations and callings. And he points to the risen Christ, exalted at the right hand of God.

Let us live with the assurance that the Holy Spirit is with us, empowering us to witness, uniting us in fellowship, and making His presence visible as He transforms the lives of all who believe.

Jesus Christ is Coming Back (1Cor 15:24-28) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, April 26

Everyday we see the destructive powers of evil. We feel helpless as the dragon

roams and rages with fury. But this is only for a while. Jesus is coming back to rule and restore

the kingdom by putting all of God’s enemies under his feet. We live in hope for the return of the

King of kings.

1, Seek God's Righteousness v. 24

2. Share the Resurrection Hope vv. 25-26

3. Serve for God's Kingdom vv. 27-28

Jesus will come back to destroy evil, ensuring that no power stands against God. He will defeat death, giving us unshakable hope in the resurrection. And He will deliver the kingdom to the Father, so that God may be all in all.

What hope does Christ's return give you in this time of uncertainty, and how can that hope lead you to trust Him more?

Jesus Christ Lives in You (Rom 8:9-11) | Rev. Herman Moldez, April 19

Being human in the body is to live with mortality. We are weak and wounded. We are frail that we fail to please our Lord. They mystery of the spiritual life is Christ lives in our being by the Holy Spirit to live the power of Christ’s resurrection.

Every day we are exposed to the many influences shaping our mind and heart to live. The advent of social media makes us vulnerable to follow worldly patterns instead of practicing the way of Christ. The constant challenge is a daily struggle with fleshly desire to resist the fruit of the Spirit to grow.

Paul says, we don't need to feel helpless and desperate because Christ in his Spirit lives "in you" (Rom 8:9-11). We practice the resurrection not just by the power of the exalted Christ in heaven but more so by of the presence of Christ in our hearts. We live in eternity while on earthly journey contending with the reality of a broken world.

Christ did not leave us. He comes, in his Spirit, to become the indwelling Lord Christ in our hearts, ruling all areas of life. Christ in his Spirit is also the Spirit of God the Father (9b- 10a). We need to move away from the circumferential living to the center, in the core of who we are to encounter the indwelling Christ. It means pursuing consequential life for eternity.

Kingdom living is the interior life in Christ. We no longer live in the realm of the flesh to satisfy our bodily appetites but in the realm of the Spirit to nurture the inner life in the Spirit (9). We live the eternal life in the mortal body by the empowered life of the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead (10-11). We live inside out by the presence and power of the Spirit. It is the evidence that we belong to Christ to all eternity (9).

It is amazing that the transcendent Lord reigning in heaven is the immanent Lord residing in our hearts. What a pleasure and privilege to develop intimate love of Christ in our hearts. Deep spiritual formation of growing in the image of Christ grows in devotion of love to Christ for this is what develop the life of Christ in our being. James K. A. Smith says, "you are what you love" because "you become like what you love" (Dallas Willard).

Let us stop living in the circumferential edges of consumerism to seek Christ in the center of our hearts to be consumed by his loving presence and lording power to change us. • What is your struggle not to live in the realm of the flesh but in the realm of the Spirit?

• What have your learned about the power of "Christ lives in you?

How will you let Christ rule all your life to be transformed inside out?

• What do you long for an intimate love of Christ?

Jesus Christ Ascended on High (Hebrews 4:14-16) | Rev. Herman Moldez, April 12

Jesus Christ ascended into heaven to reign with God. He also serves as our

Advocate to intercede on our behalf. Satan, the accuser, will make us doubt and discourage

especially as we fail God. Jesus, knows being human to plead for God’s mercy and grace.

Jesus died and rose again, then, "ascended into heaven", seated at the right of God, Heavenly Prince and High Priest forever (Heb 4:14-16). Jesus is alive in heaven to mediate heaven and earth as we limp in history. We don't just wait for heaven for we are now raised with Jesus in the heavenly realms to experience heavenly reality (Eph. 2:6).

Jesus entered the holy presence as the Son of God (v. 14). Heaven is finally opened for us believers. Jesus is not missing in action but in active ministry beyond the visible into the invisible world to unite heaven and earth in our struggle with imperfect humanity. O, what a mystery to experience God's presence in our imperfection.

Jesus became human, was tempted in every way, just as we are, but without sinning. We have an emphatic high priest to intercede on our behalf. We can be confident to persevere in suffering and find courage to face life's failure because Jesus fully understands our weakness. God listens to our confession without being judged with Jesus as our advocate for grace and mercy. The devil accuses us as unworthy, but Christ assures our worthiness by his blood.

Therefore, we dare to draw near to meet the enthroned heavenly prince who sits on the throne of grace, ready to extend compassion not condemnation. We don't need to feel ashamed and afraid despite sinning to seek help in time of need in the realm of grace (v.16b). Prayer is the privilege of sinners.

We live the resurrection of Jesus who ascended to heaven. Jesus Christ relates with our struggle as our high priest. We draw near in weakness into the very presence of God who welcomes by grace.

PONDER & PRAY

• What makes Jesus' ascension into heaven important to resurrection life on earth?

• What encourages you to pray in human weakness?

*How will you experience the presence of God in the everyday life of struggle and sin?

Jesus Christ Has Risen (Luke 24:1-7) | Rev. Herman Moldez, April 5

Being a Christian is unique as we serve and worship the living, Savior. What is more important is not to explain the truth resurrection but to experience transformation in the risen life of Jesus.

Jesus Christ appeared many times within 40 days to guide in continuing his work and his resurrection life. Luke 24:1-12 declares that Jesus has risen so that we can be alive to God- life.

The evidence of Jesus' resurrection was greeted by the empty tomb (vv. 2-3) and validated by two men, presumably angels, as witnesses (v. 4 cf. Dt. 19:15). The skeptics argued that Jesus' body was stolen. However, how could the thieves have "rolled the stone away" (v.2), a sealed and heavily guarded tomb to prevent Jesus' body from being stolen (see Mt. 27:62-66). Resurrection is a historical fact, not a fiction.

The event of Jesus' resurrection happened on the first day of the week (v.1). The Sabbath ended on the sixth day. Theologically, the resurrection ushers a new creation age. Something new has begun. Our sins are forgiven (1 Cor. 15:17) hope is assured for our resurrection and growth in becoming like Jesus (vv.15-16). Christ's resurrection has ushered a bright new world in the kingdom of God. The dark historical reality has been invaded by eternity. Heaven and earth have met in Christ's resurrection, a foretaste of the age to come. We are raised to be seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6).

The spiritual life is the experience of Jesus' resurrection. We practice the resurrection life in community no matter how imperfect we are. We slowly die to fleshly self and discover the fullness of the Holy Spirit. The fruit of the risen life of Christ is more powerful than the forces of death.

Like the women and Peter, we will "keep wondering" (vv. 4, 12) of what Jesus said that "he must be crucified but on the third day be raised again" (v.8). Let us ponder and pray to practice the resurrection life for the world to believe that Jesus is risen today!

Doing the Work of God Together (1 Corinthians 12:14-18) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, March 29, 2026

Doing the work of God involves every part of the Body of Christ. We work interdependently. Each one has a role to do. Each one is important. God continues His work in a community working together with the common vision to build the Kingdom of God.

1. Embody Unity v.14

2. Exclude No One vv.15-16

3. Equip Everyone vv.17-17

Doing the work of God involves every part of the body of Christ. We work interdependently. Each one has a role to fulfill, and each one is important. God continues His work through a community united by a common vision, to build the kingdom of God together.

God Continues the Good Work (Philippians 1:12-14) | Rev. Herman Moldez, March 22, 2026

Many think they need to be rich to join the work of God. God in His grace uses the poor and powerless as His servants. The Philippians surrendered their lives to the Lord and experienced the example of Jesus to be generous in poverty. If we obey, God will provide what is needed to do His work.

We are known to start something good but fail to sustain it for a long haul to complete it. Doing the good work of God is not smooth sailing. Difficult challenges disappoint and discourage us to quit.

In Philippians 1:12-14, Paul shared that the good work of proclaiming the gospel had continued extensively despite his imprisonment. The enemy closed the door, but God opened a more strategic opportunity to advance the gospel. No one and nothing can chain the gospel (2Tim 2:9). How do we continue the good work even if terrible things sabotage it?

We discern God at work. As Paul reflected his experience of imprisonment, it revealed that God turned it to advance the gospel (v.12). In His sovereignty, God used the disruption to advance the kingdom in Caesar's palace. It is not being positive but seeing in perspective that God is in charge. We follow where He leads. Reflective practice while doing the work of God, lets us see God's hands in coordinated coincidences to converge in His purpose.

Knowing God is behind all things declares Christ clearly. It became known that Paul was in chains "for Christ" (v.13). Christ became popular among the palace guards who started gossiping Christ reaching the palace. The prison cell became the platform to proclaim Christ. It is when we ponder and pray that we realize and recognize that life's crisis is a means to reveal Christ.

Finally, the story of God's sovereign work develops courage to continue the good work amidst threat and trouble. Paul's prison story inspired courage and confidence on the power of God. Our story of serving God documents the story of God at work in our lives.

Doing the work of God will have disruption and delay, persecution and opposition, lack of resources and support? If you are doing the work of God, it will continue no matter what. God continues to complete it. All for His glory.

God Is Faithful to Complete It (Phil. 1:3-6) | Rev. Herman Moldez, March 15, 2026

The church is the primary agent to proclaim the gospel, not just in words but also in good works. Nothing can stop God's work. God started His work in FBC, then and now. God is faithful to sustain and complete what He has started with those who share in His work.

In this world, you need to do something big to be relevant. The successful are the superstars of this world.

In the kingdom of God, what matters is not the big things we do, but the good work of God no matter how small. Doing the work of God is important even if the world regards it irrelevant.

1. God Commences a Good Work

2. God Continues His Work By Grace

3. God Will Complete His Work in Glory

Make it count: "Join the Good Work of God" (Colossians 3:23-24) | Ptr. Harold Peñacerrada, March 8, 2026

God appointed men and women He created to continue His good work. The work you do, in the company, campus, and the church is doing the work of God. In joining the work of God, we Christians strive with excellence of heart to serve with passion for God's pleasure. We will all be rewarded in doing the work of God.

"23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not

for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Principles to Help You Make Your Work Count:

I. View your work as God's calling (Vocation)

A. God created you to work (Gen. 1:27-28, 2:15)

B. All work is ministry (Col. 3:23-24)

II. Know who your real boss is (Service)

A. Work as serving the Lord (Eph. 6:5-8)

B. Work to serve others (Eph. 4:28)

III. How you work matters (Witness)

A. Work hard (Prov. 14:23; Ecc. 9:10)

B. Work with integrity (Col. 3:22-24)

C. Work to the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17)

“God’s Timeless Goodness: The Cornerstone of Christian Confidence” (Gen 50:19-23) | Ptr. Jesse Ray Porras

(God Is Good All the Time?)

Joseph experienced many bad things. His own brothers sold him to slavery. By doing good, he experienced evil. Later, Joseph saw how God orchestrated the misfortune and misery of his life for good to save his family and the world suffering from famine. May we see the good things God is doing in our lives, family, and country.

a. Acknowledge & Anchor Faith on God’s Goodness

b. Boldly & Bravely Confront Challenges

c. Claim & Celebrate God’s Precious Promises