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Here Comes The Light (Sermon Series) Light is a major theme in the Bible. It is a fitting metaphor to reveal who Christ is, “the light ofthe world” (John 8:12), the One who reveals salvation, hope, and way of life. Light is the essenceof who God is (John 15), the Father of lights in utmost purity, wisdom, and truth (John 1:17).Because of sin, the people of the world walk with darkness. They are blinded and desperate,hopeless and helpless. They are longing for the light that will guide them to a new life and anew path to the hopeless future with courage and confidenceAs we remember the season of Advent, we will reflect on God’s light dawning in Christ, toguide people walking in darkness to see the truth and path to life. HERE COMES THE LIGHTis the theme of series of messages to awaken our longing for the light, dawning in Christ’s firstcoming to transform our lives as a witness to the world in darkness. Life In Darkness (Mark 10:46-52) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Nov 30, 2025 The story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, is a human story living darkness. Helonged to see to have a full life. May his story awaken our longing to see by inviting Christwhere we grope in the dark of the unknown and uncertainty and seek guidance to live asfollowers of Jesus in the world full of darkness. We still need healing in to expose the darknessof our hearts to focus on following Jesus ChristThe challenge of the spiritual life is how to see clearly. Many of those who followed Jesus were seeing but did not see who Jesus really was. Bartimaeus, although blind, saw Jesus as the Son of David, the Long-awaited Messiah. We need to face our own blindness so that we can follow Jesus from darkness to light.1. Living in the dark2. Light to see clearly3. Live to follow Jesus ChristWhere do you grope in darkness to let Jesus heal you in blindness?

Enriched to Generosity (2 Corinthians 9: 6-11) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Nov 16, 2025 Every good and beautiful are gifts of God’s generosity. Everything is supplied from above. We are enriched to become rich in doing good. Generosity is an overflow of life richly supplied, not in affluence but in abundance, to overflow in thanksgiving. 1. Faithful Giving vv.6-72. Fruitful Living vv.8-93. Flourishing Witness vv.10-11In what ways has God’s enriched your life not just with blessings for yourself, but with opportunities to bless others?

Overflow with Joy (Col. 1:24-27) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Nov 9, 2025 Given a choice, we will prefer comfort rather than discomfort, gladness than groaning. Yet, the Christian life includes suffering and joy. All of us have a share of trouble in life. Some live in despair. But in Christ we can discover that in suffering we can overflow with joy. Is joy possible when life's reality makes you sad, angry, and depressed? We can discover hidden joy with Christ in our hearts, the hope of glory. 1. Joy in suffering for Christ 2. Joy in serving Christ 3. Joy in salvation in Christ Even if others curse the suffering and sorrow around, with Christ in you, the hope of glory, you can choose to celebrate joy because you are immensely loved.

More Than Enough (Phil. 4:10-13) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Nov 2, 2025 The fullness of life is not in material abundance. Many rich people remain empty. But if we pursue what true life is, we will have more than enough to meet our needs. Even in material lack, the abundant life overflows to the beloved.Life is a daily struggle to have enough to meet life's needs. How do we live more than enough, sufficient to meet our needs, in scarcity or in plenty?1. Tough time to live 2. Training ground to live 3. Trust God to live How will you re-orient your outlook to live sufficiently in being God's beloved?

God Is My Strength (Habakkuk 3: 16-19) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Oct 26, 2025 Are we really ready for God to answer our prayers for truth and justice? Instead of seeing peaceful change, expect for the day of calamity. More troubles are ahead. But if we see the troubles to come in the triumph of God's justice, we will find strength and sustain our hope with the feet of a deer, resilient to rise above with joy and hope. 1. Trembling Yet Trusting, v.162. Empty Yet Exalting, vv.17-183. Struggling Yet Strengthened, vv.19How can a deeper trust in God's strength help us respond to fear, disappointment and despair? We respond with renewed trust, joyful praise, and strength that lifts us above the struggle, because when God is our strength, even the hardest situations in life cannot hold us down.

"LORD, Do It Again" (Habakkuk 3:1-15) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Oct 19, 2025 The God of the past who acted in power is the unchanging God of the present. History advances, not in linear movement but in cycle leading to consummation. History revealed God's power in the past. The same God is at work to act again, to destroy evil and deliver His people. We need the pray for the revival of God's mighty work in our time.History is the arena where God advances His Kingdom. These days, we have the privilege to experience God in our days.1. Revisit the Past2. Repeat in the Present3, Revival through PrayerWhat do you see & hear God is doing in the series of calamities & social unrest in these days?

Living By Faithfulness (Habakkuk 2:1-4) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Oct 12, 2025 God is in control of history. He acts by his appointed time that transcends what we preach and predict. In God's wisdom and way, He will reveal His glory as the wicked leaders in this world think and act as if there is no God. What does it mean to live our prophetic calling to remain faithful?The series of calamities, -strong typhoons & earthquakes - corruption & escalating street protest shake our faith. What is happening ? What is God doing?We are called to live by our faithfulness to affirm our faith in God who alone can uphold truth & justice.1. Watch on the rampart2.Write the revelation 3. Wait as it lingersWe expect on God alone to endure the difficult times. God is at work to bring justice & truth. What are you called to do to remain faithful in times of corruption & calamities?

What God is Doing These Days? (Habakkuk 1:1-17)| Rev. Herman Moldez, Oct 5, 2025 The God Who Acts On Our Days (Sermon Series)The many twists and turns of events confirm what we know. Yet they are full of mystery and surprises. The recent floods all over the country exposed the corruption and anomaly that flooded the government lawmakers, DPW implementors and private contractors. The silent watchers walked on street to protest and demand for truth and justice, change and convictions of lawbreakers. Where is God in the midst of these socio-political reality? Is God at work with the Discayas who opened the pandoras box?The prophet Habakkuk impatiently wrestled with lawlessness and violence, corruption and greed in his time. He engaged the socio-political evil and forces of power by embracing God in prayer, although perplexed and powerless he experienced hope and strength in God. This October 2025 we will invite Habakkuk to guide us to frame our questions and amazement in God's sovereign justice and learn to watch and wait as we walk in faithfulness in a world of corruption and lawlessness.What God is Doing These Days? (Habakkuk 1:1-17)| Rev. Herman Moldez, Oct 5, 2025 We are all impatient that we demand God to answer our prayers according to our schedule and expectation. Are we ready to embrace what God is doing in our days? This may involve reviewing our theology to reframe it by what He reveals making us amazed and confused.Where is God in political unrest, systemic corruption, natural disaster these days? Is God at work with the Discayas exposé?God is at work these days. How will we discern?1. The Secret Work of God2. The Surprising Work of God 3. The Senselessness of the Work of God Let our complaint move us to contemplate to stand, see and be surprised with awe."Lord, expand our vision of who You are to see your work these days."

More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:31-39) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Sept 28, 2025 Life of suffering makes the believers look beaten all day long. But all the forces of death and devil combined will not defeat the beloved. They are more than conquerors with God on their side. The spiritual life keeps flourishing despite the trials and troubles. God is at work and walks with His people to accompany them through groaning to glory. They flourish in hope. 1. The Presence that Guides vv.31-332. The Power that Sustains.34-363. The Promise that Secures vv.37-39How is God inviting you to live out the victory of His guiding presence, sustaining power, and securing promise in your thoughts, words, and actions today?

God Works for Our Good (Romans 8:28-30) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Sept 21, 2025 God never leaves us alone in suffering. He controls all things to work out for something good for His beloved. In His sovereign grace, everything is designed to make us beautiful to reflect the image of God revealed in His Son. God works to turn the mess we experience into a meaningful process of transformation.1. Present Rootedness2. Painful Uprooting3. Place to Re-rootHow deep is your root in Christ? What must you uproot to be rooted in the soil of God's love?

Living with the Groans (Romans 8 :22-27) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Sept 14, 2025 There is groaning everywhere, all around, and inside us. As we look and listen, the groaning of pain transforms us into care. It deepens our longing for communion. We grow stronger in the hope. Life is an intense struggle with suffering. We groan to enter the glory of the Kingdom?How do we live our groaning with the creation, and fellow Christians, in communion with the Holy Spirit? How can suffering become a sacred experience with God?1. Care of Surroundings2. Comfort of the Saints3. Communion in the Spirit How will you improve listening with the many groanings inside and outside to care, comfort, and commune with God?

We Groan to Glory (Rom 8:17-21) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Sept 7, 2025 From Groaning to Glory (Sermon Series) The series of sermons in September 2025 is from Rom 8:17-39. The journey to eternity is through the path of suffering. It is the call to follow Jesus to take up our cross to receive his crown. There is no shortcut. We flourish by pashing through the fire. But in doing so, God will turn our groaning into His glory. No one wants to go through suffering. So many want to deny it. Others make a detour to avoid it. However, disciples drive through it to discover the kingdom at work to experience God’s eternal love holding the beloved to eternity. It is only when we can look and listen to life’s suffering within the frame of God’s love that we can embrace life’s groanings with the radiance of glory.We Groan to Glory (Rom 8:17-21) The mess of disobedience that makes us groan will lead to glory. In Christ, we are redeemed. Beyond the dark horizon shines the glory to be revealed. We groan not in despair but with deep longing for what is to come. In becoming Christ's followers, suffering does not disappear. But it its good to know that life's groaning leads to the glory of eternity. 1. It is worth to suffer with Christ2. It is worthy to suffer with ChristReflect: What message has encouraged you to persevere while going through feeling beaten and broken as you groan in pain?"Lord, forgive us when we complain and doubt your love in our suffering."

16 July 2023 The Beauty of Serving Together Deborah & Barak: Man-Woman Shared Leadership Judge 4:1-20 4 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, now that Ehud was dead. 2 So the Lord sold them into the hands of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. Sisera, the commander of his army, was based in Harosheth Haggoyim. 3 Because he had nine hundred chariots fitted with iron and had cruelly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years, they cried to the Lord for help. 4 Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading[a] Israel at that time. 5 She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided. 6 She sent for Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: ‘Go, take with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them up to Mount Tabor. 7 I will lead Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his troops to the Kishon River and give him into your hands.’” 8 Barak said to her, “If you go with me, I will go; but if you don’t go with me, I won’t go.” 9 “Certainly I will go with you,” said Deborah. “But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the Lord will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman.” So Deborah went with Barak to Kedesh. 10 There Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali, and ten thousand men went up under his command. Deborah also went up with him. 11 Now Heber the Kenite had left the other Kenites, the descendants of Hobab, Moses’ brother-in-law,[b] and pitched his tent by the great tree in Zaanannim near Kedesh. 12 When they told Sisera that Barak son of Abinoam had gone up to Mount Tabor, 13 Sisera summoned from Harosheth Haggoyim to the Kishon River all his men and his nine hundred chariots fitted with iron. 14 Then Deborah said to Barak, “Go! This is the day the Lord has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the Lord gone ahead of you?” So Barak went down Mount Tabor, with ten thousand men following him. 15 At Barak’s advance, the Lord routed Sisera and all his chariots and army by the sword, and Sisera got down from his chariot and fled on foot. 16 Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth Haggoyim, and all Sisera’s troops fell by the sword; not a man was left. 17 Sisera, meanwhile, fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was an alliance between Jabin king of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite. 18 Jael went out to meet Sisera and said to him, “Come, my lord, come right in. Don’t be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. 19 “I’m thirsty,” he said. “Please give me some water.” She opened a skin of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him up. 20 “Stand in the doorway of the tent,” he told her. “If someone comes by and asks you, ‘Is anyone in there?’ say ‘No.’”

Life of Gratitude (Psalm 107:1-9) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Nov 23, 2025 The story of our lives tells the goodness of the Lord. Not so much when life goes well but in struggle and survival, in hunger and thirst, in difficulty and distress. We discover the goodness of life with God’s embrace of love through exodus and exile of redemption.When life is difficult, do you resent it or find reason to rejoice? Psalm 107 invites us to thank God amidst many troubles. How? 1. Track down God's story2. Thank God with your story3. Tell God's redemptive storyWhat makes life of gratitude help find meaning in life's misery?

Finishing Well (2 Timothy 4:6-8) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Aug 31, 2025 How will it be when your time to depart come? The world may not hail you with great things. What matters is to remain faithful to finish the marathon race. Even if you arrived last, you are still a marathoner. It is well done!1. Prepared to Pilgrim v.6 2. Focused to Finish v.7 3. Rewarded to Radiate v.8 The race is long and tiring, and there will be challenges along the way. When the excitement fades and the road gets rough, what helps you stay faithful, focused, and committed to finishing well?

More Than Enough (Phil 4:14-19)| Rev. Herman Moldez, Aug 24, 2025 Consumerism makes us feel always lacking to meet our needs. Influencers tell us we are missing a lot if we have n no money to buy. However, if we learn to live with contentment, we have more than enough to live and to share.The sign that we are flourishing well in life is a lifestyle of generosity even if we are not super rich.We will live more than enough as we flourish in the abundance of God's grace in Christ1. Generous support to God's worker2. Generous supply of God's wealth3. Generous sacrifice for God's worshipWhat guarantees that you will live more than enough to meet all your needs?"Lord, let me find joy in the riches of your love in Christ Jesus. To have You as my Father is more than enough to be happy, healthy, and holy."

In Trouble We Transform (2 Cor 4:16-18) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, Aug 17, 2025 Encountering trouble is discouraging. It tempts us to give up and many fall away from God. But difficulty is a place to develop spiritually to move from groaning to glory. 1. Renewed Daily v.16 2. Rewarded Eternally v.17 3. Refocused on the Heavenly v.18 What troubles your heart recently? In what ways is God transforming you to deepen your trust and sustain your passion for serving Him?

Like A Well - Watered Garden (Isa 58:11-13) | Rev. Herman Moldez, Aug 10, 2025 When we feel spiritually dry, it is difficult to live with joy. Keeping the Sabbath rest to renew ourselves make us thrive even in "sun-scorched land". How can we flourish in a sun-scorched land?1. Spiritual Dryness2. Spiritual Direction3. Spiritual Discipline"Lord, let my barren life burst with springs of love to thrive amidst trial and trouble." Thrive Well (Sermon Series for August)

Thrive Well (August Sermon Series) God made us to flourish, not just to survive. In Christ we receive an abundant life to transform amidst trouble, remaining sustained in struggle. God's grace enables us to thrive well.We thrive in community. We flourish by being spiritually renewed to remain fresh in the weariness of living.In thriving well, we flourish as we remain faithful, fruitful, and finish well.Called To Flourish (Psalm 92:12-14)| Rev. Herman Moldez, Aug 3, 2025 We flourish, staying fresh and fruitful in having an intimate relationship with God. Spiritual life grows in experiencing the presence of God.The church, God's people, is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. It is a place to flourish the righteous who are fruitful, and fresh in the ways of God. How?1. Flourish in God's House2. Fruitful in Old Age3. Fresh in loving GodThink: How will you cultivate your church life to flourish like a palm tree and cedar of Lebanon?

Faithful Living In The Evil Days (2 Timothy 3:1-17) | Ptr. Rein Arlegui, July 20, 2025The last days is a journey towards intense suffering and increasing evil. How do we navigate the polarities of good and bad days to remain faithful in our calling as saints in a sinful world? We are called to witness to the presence of the Kingdom while we contend against the evils of the last days.1. Escape the Evil to vv.1-5 2. Discern the Deceit vv.6-9 3. Grasp the Good Work vv.10-17 In a world marked by evil, deception, and distraction, how are you intentionally shaping your life around God's truth to escape what corrupts, discern what misleads, and embrace the kind of faithfulness that equips you for every good work?