PASSAGES: Malachi 3:7-10, Matthew 6:24, 31-33, Mark 12:43-44

PREACHER: Ptr. Glenard Betanio

MAIN IDEA: Reorder Your Financial World: Give, Save, Live . . .

SHORT SUMMARY: This ME-FIRST approach shuts God out. Worse, it is offensive because we end up offering God and others our leftovers. But that doesn’t stop us from asking God to provide, bless, provide work, sell houses, tuition, etc. We want him involved . . . as a helper. Not honoring.

PASSAGE/S: 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 18-19

PREACHER: Ptr. Francis Gepolane

MAIN IDEA: Discontentment is Fueled by Awareness. It is Bridled When You Turn Your Attention from What You Want to What Others Need. Once Bridled, The Appetite Diminishes.

SHORT SUMMARY: Godliness with contentment brings great gain—real gain. The more you have, the more difficult this is to get a handle on. Discontentment is bridled when you turn your attention from what you don’t have to what others need.

PASSAGES: DEUTERONOMY 28:12, PROVERBS 22:7, PROVERBS 25:8, PROVERBS 21:10

PREACHER: Ptr. Isko Isidro

MAIN IDEA: YOU CAN’T BE BALANCED OR HONOR GOD IF YOU ARE ENSLAVED FINANCIALLY. PAYING SOMEBODY ELSE TO BE YOUR MASTER. NOT SELLING OURSELVES INTO SLAVERY . . . BUYING OR CONSUMING OUR WAY IN.

SHORT SUMMARY: There are essentially two ways to upgrade your standard of living. One is you save and invest and work your way up. And the other is using debt. Because again, with your signature, with filling out a form, you can immediately live a higher standard of living. One system is fast; one system is slow. One system brings peace and the other brings woe. One is fast, one is slow, one brings peace, and the other brings woe.

PASSAGES: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

PREACHER: Ptr. Glenard Betanio

MAIN IDEA: OUR FINANCIAL OBJECTIVE SHOULD BE TO HONOR GOD . . . WITH HIS STUFF.

SHORT SUMMARY: Everything comes from God, and we have given God only what comes from His hand. If everything belongs to, comes from, and is distributed by God, then our objective should be to HONOR God with everything we manage while on this earth. HONOR GOD.

PASSAGE/S: Matthew 6:21, Luke 16:13

PREACHER: PASTOR FRANCIS GEPOLANE

MAIN IDEA: YOU CAN’T FOLLOW JESUS AND REMAIN OUT OF BALANCE FINANCIALLY.

SHORT SUMMARY: Anybody who is out of balance proactively financially is also out of balance in his relationship with his heavenly Father. Specifically, as a Christian, let us say it this way: We can’t be a follower of Jesus Christ and stay out of balance and mishandle our personal finances.

PASSAGE/S: ACTS 8:1-8

PREACHER: Ptr. Francisco Isidro

SHORT SUMMARY: We will all face challenges in our life. God did not promise everything would be easy, but He did promise that He would always be with us. When we face struggles, they can either make us bitter or better. What has God been teaching you through this COVID-19 time? Maybe you are facing some big struggles or maybe you are in a good place right now. Either way, will you use this time to grow deeper and stronger in your faith in Jesus? God is doing something in your life that is bigger than you can see. Stay faithful! God is with you and for you. God loves you!

PASSAGE/S: ACTS 6

PREACHER: Ptr. Glenard Betanio

SHORT SUMMARY: Jesus prayed for His disciples to be one. United in the cause of Christ as His church. There are so many things that divide our world today - race, gender, socioeconomic status, but in God’s Church, we are called to be one. We are imperfect people. As we focus on Christ and love one another, then God is glorified and His Church grows. As we see needs and meet them, then lives are changed. Let’s work together to make a lasting impact for Jesus Christ in our families, church, and community. May we be one in His Church.

PASSAGES: ACTS 4:1-32

PREACHER: Ptr. Francis Gepolane

SHORT SUMMARY:  In this time of uncertainty, we need God and the church more than ever. This is our time to be God’s Church and to be the “hands and feet of Jesus.” We join our hearts and lives together to lead others to the hope of Christ. As God’s church, we have the responsibility to put Him first and to speak boldly about our faith. People are looking for help and hope today. Our God is at work, and He is inviting us to be His Church in our world. Let’s live boldly in Him.

PASSAGES: Acts 2:1-39

PREACHER: Ptr. Isko Isidro

SHORT SUMMARY: God invites you to be a part of something so much bigger than yourself! God set  the Church in motion and sent the Holy Spirit to comfort, guide, and lead you to point other people  to Him. The Church is God’s plan A for the world and you have the unique responsibility and privilege  to be on the front lines of ministry. Which means being involved with the lives of other people. Who is  God calling you to love today? Who is He bringing to your mind to reach out and connect with? God  is the one equipping you–seek to draw your strength from Him today.

PASSAGES: Matthew 16:16-18

PREACHER: Ps. Glenard Betanio

SHORT SUMMARY: After Jesus conquered death on Easter, He stayed on the earth 40 days until He ascended into heaven. During this time, Jesus prepared His disciples to be the Early Church. The book of Acts is the story of the Church. The Church is how God accomplishes His work in the world. The Church is made up of ordinary Christ-followers united in the confession of faith, “Jesus is Lord” and is fueled by the Holy Spirit. The Church is alive today. And, we are the Church.