Si Esteban ay karariwang tao na tulad natin. Ngunit siyay puspos ng Espiritu Santo. Niluwalhati niya ang Diyos sa kanyang buhay. Sa kabila ang kanyang pagsubok nanatili pa rin siyang tapat hanggang sa huling sandali ng kanyang buhay.
Ang buhay ni Esteban ay dapat na maging kuwento rin ng ating buhay na sa bawat araw ay puspusin nawa tayo ng Panginoon ng Kanyang Espiritu upang magawa natin ang Gawain Niya na iniatang sa atin. At manatili tayong tapat sa pananampalataya hanggang sa wakas.
Si Esteban ay karariwang tao na tulad natin. Ngunit siyay puspos ng Espiritu Santo. Niluwalhati niya ang Diyos sa kanyang buhay. Sa kabila ang kanyang pagsubok nanatili pa rin siyang tapat hanggang sa huling sandali ng kanyang buhay.
Ang buhay ni Esteban ay dapat na maging kuwento rin ng ating buhay na sa bawat araw ay puspusin nawa tayo ng Panginoon ng Kanyang Espiritu upang magawa natin ang Gawain Niya na iniatang sa atin. At manatili tayong tapat sa pananampalataya hanggang sa wakas.
Juan 17:11-23
11 At ngayon, ako'y papunta na sa iyo; iniiwan ko na ang sanlibutang ito, ngunit sila ay nasa sanlibutan pa. Amang banal, ingatan mo po sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalan, ang pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin, upang kung paanong ikaw at ako ay iisa, gayundin naman sila'y maging isa. 12 Habang kasama nila ako, iningatan ko sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalan, ang pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin. Pinangalagaan ko sila at walang napahamak sa kanila, maliban sa taong tiyak na mapapahamak,upang matupad ang kasulatan. 13 Ngunit ngayon, ako'y papunta na sa iyo, at sinasabi ko ito habang ako'y nasa sanlibutan pa upang mapuspos sila ng aking kagalakan. 14 Naibigay ko na sa kanila ang iyong salita, at kinapootan sila ng sanlibutan, sapagkat hindi na sila taga-sanlibutan, tulad ko na hindi taga-sanlibutan.
Ang katotohanan hinggil sa likas na kalagayan ni Jesus. Siya ayon sa matibay na katunayang biblikal ay hindi kailan man lumapat sa kalagayan ng isang Dios.
Naomi and her family fled a famine in Judah by going to Moab, but over 10 years her husband and sons died, leaving her alone with her daughters-in-law Orpah and Ruth. Naomi decided to return to Judah and urged the women to return to their families, but Ruth refused, saying she would go where Naomi went. When they arrived in Bethlehem, Naomi told the women to call her Mara instead of Naomi, because God had made her life very bitter. Ruth remained determined to stay by Naomi's side despite her suffering.
Jesse advises his niece Aika to stick with her current job for now rather than quitting early due to unhappiness. He acknowledges the stress but encourages coping actively while also looking for other options. Quitting too soon could form a habit and limit growth. Most successful people had to struggle at times in less ideal roles before establishing themselves. Taking a break may help before deciding on big changes like moving to NGO work, which also requires real-world experience. Overall, Jesse wants Aika to develop resilience through challenges rather than always seeking immediate happiness.
Juan 17:11-23
11 At ngayon, ako'y papunta na sa iyo; iniiwan ko na ang sanlibutang ito, ngunit sila ay nasa sanlibutan pa. Amang banal, ingatan mo po sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalan, ang pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin, upang kung paanong ikaw at ako ay iisa, gayundin naman sila'y maging isa. 12 Habang kasama nila ako, iningatan ko sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalan, ang pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin. Pinangalagaan ko sila at walang napahamak sa kanila, maliban sa taong tiyak na mapapahamak,upang matupad ang kasulatan. 13 Ngunit ngayon, ako'y papunta na sa iyo, at sinasabi ko ito habang ako'y nasa sanlibutan pa upang mapuspos sila ng aking kagalakan. 14 Naibigay ko na sa kanila ang iyong salita, at kinapootan sila ng sanlibutan, sapagkat hindi na sila taga-sanlibutan, tulad ko na hindi taga-sanlibutan.
Ang katotohanan hinggil sa likas na kalagayan ni Jesus. Siya ayon sa matibay na katunayang biblikal ay hindi kailan man lumapat sa kalagayan ng isang Dios.
Naomi and her family fled a famine in Judah by going to Moab, but over 10 years her husband and sons died, leaving her alone with her daughters-in-law Orpah and Ruth. Naomi decided to return to Judah and urged the women to return to their families, but Ruth refused, saying she would go where Naomi went. When they arrived in Bethlehem, Naomi told the women to call her Mara instead of Naomi, because God had made her life very bitter. Ruth remained determined to stay by Naomi's side despite her suffering.
Jesse advises his niece Aika to stick with her current job for now rather than quitting early due to unhappiness. He acknowledges the stress but encourages coping actively while also looking for other options. Quitting too soon could form a habit and limit growth. Most successful people had to struggle at times in less ideal roles before establishing themselves. Taking a break may help before deciding on big changes like moving to NGO work, which also requires real-world experience. Overall, Jesse wants Aika to develop resilience through challenges rather than always seeking immediate happiness.
The document discusses the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. It references passages from Acts and Corinthians that describe how Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit to give them power, and how this power allowed the disciples to boldly share their faith. The document then explores how the Holy Spirit gives power to have hope, to experience God's fullness, and to be strengthened when weak, as the Spirit intercedes for believers and God's grace is made perfect in weakness.
This document provides a summary of a message about Jesus's genealogy. It discusses both men and women in Jesus's family tree, noting they all struggled with sin yet were part of God's plan of salvation. The overarching message is that no matter one's background or family's sins, there is a place for them in God's family through faith in Jesus. Pride in one's own righteousness is a sin preventing acceptance of God's grace.
The document provides biblical passages about the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. It discusses the day of Pentecost when the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues. It also discusses that speaking in tongues strengthens the individual but prophecy strengthens the church. The document suggests that one does not have to speak in tongues to be filled with the Spirit, but should instead be led by the Spirit in their lives.
This document announces a worship festival from January 1-7 from 7:30-9:30pm centered around the theme of a new year of beginnings and expansion. It discusses strengthening family relationships and evangelizing family members through making God the priority, spending devoted time together, wives submitting to husbands and husbands loving wives, maintaining romantic love through kindness and thoughtfulness, children obeying parents, parents raising children with instruction and avoiding exasperation, and focusing on good deeds. It provides biblical passages on God making new things, creating Eve from Adam, children obeying parents, and advises effectively evangelizing family through prayer, example, and showing God's word without cursing.
The document discusses the importance of having the proper perspective based on passages from Philippians 2. It makes three key points:
1. Proper perspective sees problems as possibilities rather than obstacles.
2. Proper perspective sees people in relation to their potential rather than superficial attributes.
3. Proper perspective sees the present in relation to God's promises for the future rather than circumstances alone.
The overall message is that having a Christ-centered attitude and perspective shaped by humility can bring unity, growth, and joy.
This is the presentation we use every time we hold our quarterly Freedom Day event. It's a whole day seminar intended to help people make a firm decision to become followers of Christ.
The document describes how Ananias and Sapphira sold property but lied about how much they received, keeping some money for themselves. When confronted by Peter, Ananias fell down dead, striking fear in those who heard. Later, Sapphira came without knowing what happened and lied as well. The document then discusses the Holy Spirit, noting that some are unaware of or resist the Spirit. Finally, it describes how the Holy Spirit will comfort, counsel, and convict believers.
This document discusses a story from 2 Kings where three kings lacked water for their armies. The prophet Elisha told them to dig ditches in the valley, which seemed foolish without rain. However, God provided a miraculous overflow of water to fill the ditches and save the armies. The moral is that faith sometimes requires small obedient acts of digging ditches, before God sends the greater blessing of water, just as real faith is willing to start small. In the end, God flooded the valley to deliver the armies as he promised.
This document discusses how the small decisions we make each day shape the overall story of our lives. It encourages letting God help write our story by developing consistency in spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and church participation. These disciplines will prepare us to face future challenges and stay strong in our faith. The document suggests choosing one thing to start, such as fasting, journaling, or counseling, in order to move in the direction God wants for our lives and tell the story He wants us to tell.
The passage describes Elijah calling Elisha to become his disciple and successor as prophet. Elijah throws his cloak over Elisha as he is plowing with 12 oxen. Elisha leaves the oxen, slaughters them for a meal, and follows Elijah to become his servant. This demonstrated Elisha's immediate and total commitment to obey Elijah's call, despite not fully understanding it, and his willingness to sacrifice everything to follow God.
The document discusses Jesus as the Wonderful Counselor. It references passages from Isaiah and Hebrews that describe Jesus' role in counseling and guiding humanity. As Counselor, Jesus understands human weaknesses and temptations. He calls people to come to Him for mercy, grace, and help. Jesus provides counseling to the sick and calls sinners to repentance. The document outlines steps to receive healing from the Wonderful Counselor: be brutally honest, listen to His voice, and do what He tells you to do, as illustrated in passages from John, Mark, and Psalms.
The document discusses a story from 2 Kings where three kings - the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom - joined forces against Moab but their army ran out of water. The king of Israel asked Elisha, a prophet of God, for help. Elisha told them to dig ditches in the valley, though there was no wind or rain. Miraculously, the valley filled with water to save the armies. The document encourages having faith like Elisha, believing God can do great things even when starting small tasks like digging ditches.
This document discusses different perspectives on worry according to scripture passages from Philippians. It emphasizes that worry is a matter of perspective and that Christians do not need to worry when they know God is in charge. It outlines Paul's perspectives of joy, peace, and being positive according to Philippians. Paul calls believers to focus on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely or admirable. The document stresses finding contentment through Christ regardless of circumstances.
This document discusses identity and how it is defined by God, not by ourselves or Satan. It outlines four things God says about our identity: we are revelation receivers, humbly honored, made to mirror God, and blessed to be a blessing. Our identity is received from God, not achieved, and all people equally bear God's image. Satan tries to undermine our identity by questioning God and making us think we can be like God through disobedience. The document warns against identity idolatry, where we make other things our identity instead of God. It discusses how identity crises occur when our identity idols are threatened. Our ultimate identity is found in our relationship with Jesus.
The document discusses the importance and process of forgiveness. It explains that believers should forgive others as God has forgiven them through Christ. To forgive, one should pray for those who hurt them, forgive from the heart as they have been forgiven, and bear with others and forgive grievances. The story of Bryyan Jackson is provided, who forgave his father who tried to kill him as an infant by injecting him with HIV-tainted blood. The conclusion asks the reader to consider who they need to forgive and who may need forgiveness from them.
In Paul's Journey to the Ephesians, A man named Demetrius started a Riot against Paul's Preaching about God who is Unseen and a Being who didn't dwell on temples made by man. God preserved Paul and the Miracle he had done there proves the power of God's word.
The document discusses the top 10 causes of death globally in 2012 according to the WHO. CAD, which is caused by unhealthy diet and smoking, was the leading cause of death, claiming 7.4 million lives or 12.8% of all deaths. Stroke, the second leading cause, occurred when a brain artery is blocked or ruptured, taking 6.7 million lives or 10.8% of deaths. The third leading cause was lower respiratory infections like pneumonia and influenza, contributing to 6.1% of deaths.
The document contains several biblical passages from both the Old and New Testaments. It discusses Jesus healing those with lack of faith or illness, including healing a woman who was bleeding for 12 years and raising a synagogue leader's daughter from death. It also contains passages about God creating humanity, sin entering the world, Job suffering affliction from Satan, and forgiveness of sins through prayer.
Faith requires trusting God's power, standing on God's promises, and focusing on God's purpose. Whenever God restores something, He restores it to a greater state than before. True faith is demonstrated through works, and believers should work hard in order to present themselves before God and correctly explain His word to others, doing all things to represent Jesus and give thanks to God.
The disciples asked Jesus why they could not drive out a demon. Jesus responded that it was because of their small faith, and that if they had faith even as small as a mustard seed, they could move mountains.
Joseph was taken as a slave to Egypt, where he became successful because the Lord was with him. He found favor with his master and was put in charge of the household. The Lord blessed his master's house because of Joseph.
Joseph's master's wife tried to seduce him but he refused because it would be a sin. When she falsely accused him after he fled from her, he was thrown into prison. But the Lord was with Joseph and gave him favor with the jailer, putting
This document contains a summary of passages from Matthew 17:19-20 and Genesis 39 about having faith and faith that works. It discusses that faith without works is dead, and gives examples of Joseph having faith even when faced with temptation. It encourages the reader to apply God's word, bear God's image in all they do, and give their best for God's glory. Faith requires action on our part for God to work and bring about answered prayers.
The disciples were unable to cast out a demon and asked Jesus why. Jesus responded that it was because of their small faith, saying that even a tiny amount of faith could move mountains. Jesus then told a parable about a prodigal son who wasted his inheritance and returned home seeking forgiveness. The father welcomed his son back with open arms and celebrated his return, angering the older son who was jealous of the welcome. The parable teaches about God's forgiveness and mercy for those who repent.
This document discusses faith and restoration through several Bible passages. It notes that faith is not knowing what will happen but knowing God will hold the future. Extraordinary life comes from God's power combined with our faith. It references the parable of the prodigal son to show how God restores what was broken when we have faith. Faith gives hope and responding to circumstances with faith allows God to work. God restores things to a place greater than before when we place our brokenness in his hands through faith.
1) The document outlines a weekly topics series on faith that will cover how faith matters, restores, works, heals, unites and builds.
2) It examines the story of Job who endured great suffering and loss but maintained his faith in God, and was restored twofold by God for his faithfulness.
3) Key aspects of faith discussed include trusting in God's power, standing on his promises, and keeping the focus on his greater purpose even in times of pain. Faith unleashes God's power and is necessary to please him.
The document describes Job's situation before and after his trials of faith. Before his trials, Job had significant wealth and family, including 7 sons and 3 daughters. However, during his trials, Job lost all his possessions and his children died. After responding to his trials with faith, God restored Job's fortunes, giving him double what he had before - 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Job also had 7 more sons and 3 more daughters and lived to be 140 years old.
The document outlines the evening service schedule for a church, including the start time of 6:30 PM and that Lucy Banal will be leading the service. It also lists several bullet points of events that will take place during the service such as singing, prayer, offering, and a message.
The document provides details for an afternoon service at 4:00PM led by Ptr. Donna G. Tarun. It lists the time and leader for an upcoming religious event.
Jesus tells his disciples to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. They will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and will be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. The document discusses the coming of the Holy Spirit and empowering of believers. It also describes examples of the apostles and early church community being filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly spreading the gospel through signs, wonders, and sharing possessions.
The document provides details for an evening service at 6:30PM led by Ptr. Donna G. Tarun. It lists the time and leader of the evening service but does not provide any other context or information about the event.
The document discusses the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 1:4-8. It examines what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is, who can receive it, and how it is received and its results according to Acts 4:13-35. The conclusion cites Ephesians 3:20-21.
3. GAWA 2:1-4
2 Walang anu-ano'y
may ingay na nagmula
sa langit, na tulad ng
ugong ng malakas na
hangin, at napuno nito
ang bahay na
kinaroroonan nila.
4. GAWA 2:1-4
3 May nakita silang
parang mga dilang
apoy na dumapo sa
bawat isa sa kanila,
5. GAWA 2:1-4
4 at silang lahat ay
napuspos ng Espiritu
Santo at nagsimulang
magsalita ng iba't ibang
wika, ayon sa
ipinagkaloob sa kanila
ng Espiritu.
8. GAWA 1:3-5
3 Sa loob ng apatnapung
araw pagkatapos ng
Kanyang pagkamatay,
maraming ulit Siyang
nagpakita sa kanila at
pinatunayan Niyang
Siya'y talagang buhay.
9. GAWA 1:3-5
Siya'y nagpakita sa
kanila at tinuruan Niya
tungkol sa paghahari ng
Diyos. 4 Samantalang
Siya'y kasama pa nila,
pinagbilinan sila ni
Jesus,
10. GAWA 1:3-5
“Huwag muna kayong
aalis sa Jerusalem. Sa
halip, hintayin ninyo roon
ang ipinangako ng Ama
na sinabi Ko na sa inyo.
11. GAWA 1:3-5
5 Si Juan ay
nagbautismo sa tubig,
ngunit di na magtatagal
at babautismuhan kayo
sa Espiritu Santo."
13. GAWA 1:8
“Subalit tatanggap kayo ng
kapangyarihan pagbaba sa
inyo ng Espiritu Santo, at
kayo'y magiging mga saksi
Ko sa Jerusalem, sa buong
Judea at sa Samaria, at
hanggang sa dulo ng
daigdig.“
14. LUKAS 24:49
“Tandaan ninyo, isusugo Ko
sa inyo ang ipinangako ng
Aking Ama, kaya't huwag
kayong aalis sa Jerusalem
hangga't hindi kayo
napagkakalooban ng
kapangyarihang mula sa
langit."
16. GAWA 19:1-2
1 Habang nasa
Corinto si Apolos,
tinahak naman ni
Pablo ang mga
dakong bulubundukin
ng lalawigan
hanggang sa siya'y
makarating sa Efeso.
17. GAWA 19:1-2
Natagpuan niya roon
ang ilang alagad
2 at sila'y tinanong
niya, "Tinanggap ba
ninyo ang Espiritu
Santo nang kayo'y
sumampalataya?“
20. HEBREO 6:1-2
1 Kaya't iwanan na natin
ang mga panimulang
aralin tungkol kay Cristo
at magpatuloy na tayo sa
mga araling para sa mga
may sapat na pang-
unawa na.
21. HEBREO 6:1-2
Tigilan na natin ang
muling paglalagay ng
pundasyon tungkol sa
pagtalikod sa mga
gawang walang
kabuluhan
22. HEBREO 6:1-2
at tungkol sa
pananampalataya sa
Diyos, 2 tungkol sa mga
iba't ibang seremonya ng
paglilinis.
24. GAWA 2:1-4
1 Nagkakatipon silang
lahat sa isang lugar nang
sumapit ang araw ng
Pentecostes.
2 Walang anu-ano'y may
ingay na nagmula sa
langit,
25. GAWA 2:1-4
na tulad ng ugong ng
malakas na hangin, at
napuno nito ang bahay
na kinaroroonan nila. 3
May nakita silang parang
mga dilang apoy na
dumapo sa bawat isa sa
kanila,
26. GAWA 2:1-4
4 at silang lahat ay
napuspos ng Espiritu
Santo at nagsimulang
magsalita ng iba't ibang
wika, ayon sa
ipinagkaloob sa kanila ng
Espiritu.
28. GAWA 10:44-48
45 Namangha ang mga
mananampalatayang
Judio na kasama ni
Pedro sapagkat ang
Espiritu Santo ay
ipinagkaloob din sa mga
Hentil.
29. GAWA 10:44-48
46 Narinig nila ang mga
ito na nagsasalita sa iba't
ibang wika at nagpupuri
sa Diyos. Kaya't sinabi ni
Pedro,
30. GAWA 10:44-48
47 "Tulad natin, sila'y
pinagkalooban din ng
Espiritu Santo. Sino ang
makakapagbawal na
bautismuhan sila sa
tubig?"
31. GAWA 10:44-48
48 At iniutos niyang
bautismuhan sila sa
pangalan ni Jesu-Cristo.
Pagkatapos, hiniling nila
kay Pedro na manatili
pa roon nang ilang
araw.
32. GAWA 19:1-6
1 Habang nasa Corinto si
Apolos, tinahak naman ni
Pablo ang mga dakong
bulubundukin ng lalawigan
hanggang sa siya'y
makarating sa Efeso.
Natagpuan niya roon ang
ilang alagad
33. GAWA 19:1-6
2 at sila'y tinanong niya,
"Tinanggap ba ninyo ang
Espiritu Santo nang
kayo'y
sumampalataya? "Hindi
po, ni hindi namin narinig
na may Espiritu Santo
pala," tugon nila.
34. GAWA 19:1-6
3 "Kung gayon, sa ano
kayo nabautismuhan?"
tanong niya. "Sa
bautismo ni Juan," tugon
naman nila.
35. GAWA 19:1-6
4 Kaya't sinabi ni Pablo,
"Binautismuhan ni Juan
ang mga tumatalikod sa
kasalanan. Ipinangaral
niya ang pagsisisi sa mga
Israelita upang sila'y
sumampalataya kay
Jesus,
36. GAWA 19:1-6
ang dumarating na
kasunod niya." 5 Nang
marinig nila iyon,
nagpabautismo sila sa
pangalan ng Panginoong
Jesus.
37. GAWA 19:1-6
6 Nang ipatong ni Pablo
ang kanyang kamay sa
kanila, bumaba ang
Espiritu Santo at sila'y
nagsalita ng iba't ibang
wika at nagpahayag ng
mensaheng mula sa
Diyos.
40. GAWA 2:38-39
38 Sumagot si Pedro,
"Pagsisihan ninyo't talikuran
ang inyong mga kasalanan
at magpabautismo kayo sa
pangalan ni Jesu-Cristo
upang kayo'y patawarin; at
ipagkakaloob sa inyo ang
Espiritu Santo.
41. GAWA 2:38-39
39 Sapagkat ang
pangako ay para sa inyo
at sa inyong mga anak,
at sa lahat ng nasa
malayo, sa bawat taong
tatawagin ng ating
Panginoong Diyos."
43. LUKAS 11:9-13
9 Kaya't sinasabi Ko sa
inyo, humingi kayo at
kayo'y bibigyan;
humanap kayo at kayo'y
makakatagpo; kumatok
kayo at kayo'y
pagbubuksan.
44. LUKAS 11:9-13
10 Sapagkat ang bawat
humihingi ay tatanggap;
ang bawat humahanap
ay makakatagpo; at ang
bawat kumakatok ay
pagbubuksan.
45. LUKAS 11:9-13
11 Kayong mga ama,
bibigyan ba ninyo ng ahas
ang inyong anak kung ito'y
humihingi ng isda?
12 Bibigyan ba ninyo siya
ng alakdan kung siya'y
humihingi ng itlog?
46. LUKAS 11:9-13
13 Kung kayong masasama
ay marunong magbigay ng
mabubuting bagay sa inyong
mga anak, gaano pa kaya
ang inyong Ama na nasa
langit! Ibibigay Niya ang
Espiritu Santo sa mga
humihingi sa Kanya!"
50. 1. Isa sa mga
katibayan na tayo
ay
mananampalataya
ni Hesus
51. MARCOS 16:17
17 “Ang mga
sumasampalataya ay
bibigyan ng kapangyarihang
gumawa ng mga himala: sa
Pangalan Ko'y
magpapalayas sila ng mga
demonyo at magsasalita ng
iba't ibang wika.”
57. EFESO 6:10-11, 18
10 Bilang pagwawakas,
magpakatibay kayo sa
kalakasang galing sa
Panginoon at sa
Kanyang dakilang
kapangyarihan.
58. EFESO 6:10-11, 18
11 Gamitin ninyo ang
lahat ng kagamitan at
sandatang pandigma na
kaloob ng Diyos, upang
mapaglabanan ninyo ang
mga pakana ng diyablo.
59. EFESO 6:10-11, 18
18 Ang lahat ng ito'y gawin
ninyo na may panalangin
at pagsamo. Manalangin
kayo sa lahat ng
pagkakataon, sa patnubay
ng Espiritu.
60. EFESO 6:10-11, 18
Lagi kayong maging
handa, at patuloy na
ipanalangin ang lahat ng
hinirang ng Diyos.