http://www.biblechurchinternational.com Bible Church International Podcasts en Bible Church International Podcasts Bible Church International no Bible Church International jlepasana@aol.com ℗ & © 2008 Bible Church International 720 The Bible explicitly claims that genuine faith in Christ produces a changed life. The apostle Paul himself who experienced the changing power of God declared in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” In other words, the people who really have been saved are people who are changing. It is easy for anyone to talk about his or her religion, but everyone who does it must recognize that he or she must have the life to validate it. Beloved, if you know Jesus, you are set to change. I trust that you are ready to commit yourself to full cooperation with the work of transformation that God wants to do in you. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/set-for-change Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:35:10 CDT Jerry Lepasana Glorious Change christian_life,transformation,commitment,change There is a spiritual vacuum that exists in the hearts of all human beings. The great theologian, Augustine, affirmed this when he said, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you." I hope none of us will be deceived in embracing teachings which are in direct conflicts with the Bible. At the same time, we should be mindful of the ministry of influence God has entrusted to us. We might not have the same influence as Oprah, Tom Cruise, or Madonna, but I’m sure we can influence someone to Jesus Christ. People are spiritually seeking today. If we fail to be an influence for Jesus, many of the people around us, our loved ones and friends, can fall into these false teachings. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/madonnas-kabbalah Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:57:07 CDT Jerry Lepasana Celebrity Religion celebrity_religion,kabbalah,madonna The Bible has never failed to provide warnings concerning the spiritual conditions of people prior to the second coming of the Lord Jesus. The apostle Paul had impressed to the young pastor Timothy how he needs to be faithful in teaching and preaching the Word because a time is coming when people would rather listen to myths or fables, rather than listen to sound doctrines. If we know the truth in Christ, I pray that we will have the same passion and zeal that Tom Cruise demonstrate, though what he believes contradict the Bible. Let’s all continue to pray that God will use us to influence other people to Jesus Christ. Let’s even pray that celebrities like Tom Cruise will come to know Jesus and would be used to draw people to Jesus Christ. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/tom-cruises-scientology Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:06:37 CDT Jerry Lepasana Celebrity Religion celebrity_religion,tom_cruise,truth Celebrities are the fascinations of so many people today in our society. Magazines and tabloids about celebrities are selling millions of copies every week, and major television networks like NBC and CBS are spending an hour every weeknight, Monday to Friday on shows like “Access Hollywood” or Entertainment Tonight” to highlight everything that is happening about their lives. Perhaps, this reveals the tendency of people to be attracted to fame, beauty, and glamorous lifestyle. The only way we can know God and have a relationship with Him is through the living Word. He has revealed the Father to us and everything about Jesus and His teachings are found in the Bible. The Bible clearly declares, without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). We should never be deceived, it’s by believing, not feeling. May God have mercy on Oprah that she will come to know Jesus and that she would not be an instrument in leading people astray. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/oprahs-new-religion Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:28:34 CDT Jerry Lepasana Celebrity Religion oprah,religion,celebrity Once Jesus Christ becomes the Lord of our lives, he demands to be number one in our priorities. He insists to be the first in line ahead of everybody and everything else in our lives. When we put Christ in His proper place, He promises to bless us and transform us so that other aspects of our lives will work for us. And this is true, not only for us as individuals, but also as families. In the context of Christian families, we must also learn to prioritize the things which matters to God if we desire His blessings upon us. Christian parents bear the responsibility of instilling the attitude of faithfulness in the lives of their children. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/spending-sabbath-as-a-family Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:53:41 CDT Jerry Lepasana Bringing Christ Into the Home sabbath,family,sunday,service One of the more frightening and potentially dangerous crimes that can occur to a family is a home invasion burglary. Often, this crime is conducted while the residents are present. Many of you can probably remember the gruesome murder that happened sometime in July last year that shocked the residents of Cheshire, a small affluent suburban town near New Haven, Connecticut. The victims were the wife and two beautiful daughters of Dr. William Petit Jr., a prominent diabetes expert from Joslin Diabetes Centre. According to the reports, the two armed robbers committed the murders after they have successfully invaded their home. What was more traumatic with this story was the fact that Dr. Petit witnessed the crime against his loved ones. The Reverend Ronald A. Rising, a neighbor for more than 10 years was quoted saying, "They’re a lovely family, it's just awful to think it would happen to a family like that in this community.” http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/standing-up-for-the-family Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:45:09 CDT Jerry Lepasana Bringing Christ Into the Home family,home,witnesses Everyone desires for happiness. In fact, it is among the most fundamental of all human goals. And most definitely, we want our homes to be filled with it. However, before happiness can rightly dwell in our lives and homes, we must first seek after contentment. It is difficult to be really happy when there is discontentment in your heart. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/instilling-contentment-in-the-home Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:34:36 CDT Jerry Lepasana Bringing Christ Into the Home home,happiness,human_goals Someone has rightly said, “It's impossible to thank God for our existence unless we also thank our parents.” We definitely adhere to that saying here at Bible Church, and so we always seize the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day in order to express our appreciation to all mothers for their great contributions to their children. We recognize that being a mother is a tough job and for that we really want to honor all the mothers today. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/honor-your-mother Sun, 11 May 2008 13:33:05 CDT Jerry Lepasana Bringing Christ Into the Home mother's_day,home,family Prayer is absolutely vital in the Christian life. Since Christianity is a relationship with God, this relationship can never become intimate without the consistent communication between us. That is why God is truly honored and pleased when we as believers take the time to pray. On this basis, we must do our best to consistently incorporate intercessions in our prayers. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/seeking-for-prayer-partners Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:16:40 CDT Jerry Lepasana Passion to Pray prayer_partners_church_life One truth we unashamedly declare as Christians is that we serve a living God who manifests Himself to us in extraordinary ways. Most often, we have experienced this reality in our prayers. In the Bible, you would find God openly invites His people to encounter His presence and power in their prayers. Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV) 3 'Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.' Indeed, if we go to Him, He promises not just to respond, but also allow us to experience supernatural things which we have never experienced before. Can you imagine what you and I can miss if we are not praying? http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/love-connection Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:24:48 CDT Jerry Lepasana Passion to Pray prayer_life,passion,pray When you read the Bible, it is evident that God desires our love and loyalty. The greatest commandment He gave us is - "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37). However, with our rebellious nature, we usually do not respond very well with commands. We generally would resent anyone who would tell us what to do. I believe this is the reason why in relation to loving Him, we all need to see that more than expecting it, He has earned it. In other words, He does not just demand love, He deserves to be loved. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/love-compels-me Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:16:51 CDT Jerry Lepasana Amazing Grace christ_love,sharing_the_gospel Paul as an apostle had been given some special privileges such as extraordinary revelations. According to verse 7, to keep him in perspective and enable him to grow spiritually, God gave him a thorn in the flesh. With such a language, Paul was obviously referring to a physical affliction that God has allowed for him to have. He pleaded for God to remove it; instead the response He got from God was the assurance of sufficient grace. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/blessings-overflow Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:06:51 CDT Jerry Lepasana Amazing Grace resurrection_day,blessings,salvation The heart of Christianity is God’s willingness to forgive the sins of man. When man because of pride and arrogance has decided to turn his back from God and began living for himself breaking His laws, he has invited curse and condemnation upon himself. Yet, despite of everything, God made a way so He can provide forgiveness through Jesus Christ. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/freely-and-fully-forgiven Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:12:00 CDT Jerry Lepasana Amazing Grace forgiveness,amazing_grace,salvation I believe that if there is an area where we should really be amazed with God, it is in His exercise of grace towards us. John Newton gave a wonderful testimony about this grace when he wrote the popular hymn, Amazing Grace. From his own account, he considered himself unworthy of any favor from the Lord because of his sinfulness. Prior to coming to know Jesus as his personal savior, he was a captain of a slave ship; he brought so many captured slaves from Africa who were sold in England. But by God’s amazing grace, not only was he saved, he became one of the leading Anglican ministers of his time. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/why-save-me Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:12:22 CDT Jerry Lepasana Amazing Grace salvation,grace,amazing_grace Is your home built on the right foundation? Once, the Lord Jesus warned concerning building the right foundation because of the inevitable storms of life. Jesus teaches that in order for the home to survive the storms of life, it needs to be founded in the Bible. If anyone insists on ignoring the Word of God, their home is bound to sure destruction. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/committed-to-strengthening-families Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:14:58 CDT Jerry Lepasana Revisiting Our Core Values family_life,christian_home Time and again, we need to re-examine our understanding of the church. I believe there are many who make the mistake of referring to the church simply as the place they go to every Sunday. However, when you go to the New Testament, it is quite clear that the church refers to a group of people who are bound together by their faith in Christ and their resolve to worship and serve God. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/committed-to-building-relationships Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:05:05 CDT Jerry Lepasana Revisiting Our Core Values relationship Do you believe that our church is set for a great future? If you are in doubt, you need to listen to the words of Jesus Christ when He said, “I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). Indeed, every church of Jesus Christ has sufficient provisions not just to survive, but thrive in this world. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/committed-to-discipleship Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:57:11 CDT Jerry Lepasana Revisiting Our Core Values discipleship,commitment Would you be more encouraged to attend our church, Bible Church International, if we don’t have the collection of tithes and offerings? You see, there are some people who have the tendency to think that the sure way to fill up a church is to avoid the teaching of tithing. However, personally, I would do my best to avoid a church that does not teach me how to be obedient to God and keeps me from experiencing God’s blessings. This is the reason why I teach tithing without apologies. I really believe that God has taught this truth in the Bible. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/committed-to-returning-gods-tithes Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:48:59 CDT Jerry Lepasana Revisiting Our Core Values stewardship,tithe,giving Throughout the Bible, we can find God using ordinary men and women to carry out extraordinary missions. They were God’s chosen leaders equipped for special tasks. In our church, we want to make sure that we provide the opportunities for our people to share in the Kingdom work. We believe that all believers are ministers. Ministry is not limited to pastors and church staff, but for all who compose the church. However, we also believe that in order for God’s people to serve effectively, we have the responsibility to equip them. This is the reason why we have a core value that revolves around this truth. Let’s spend sometime this morning examining how we can be involved and then equipped as church leaders. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/committed-to-equip-leaders Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:31:40 CST Jerry Lepasana Revisiting Our Core Values equip_leaders We as a church consider our corporate worship as important. We are committed in providing worship that is directed to God alone, worship that will facilitate learning about God and His will, and worship which will stimulate praise and thanksgiving. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/committed-to-worship Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:45:00 CST Jerry Lepasana Revisiting Our Core Values Faith is absolutely necessary in order for anyone to experience the supernatural activities of God. Undeniably, we as a church have seen the power and presence of the Lord because we were willing to believe that He is able to do the impossible for us. This day is certainly a milestone of faith. We are holding our last service on this property in Garfield, which had been our home for 22 years, and we are moving to a bigger and better facility in Randolph, New Jersey... http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/a-milestone-of-faith Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:22:11 CST Jerry Lepasana Faith is absolutely necessary in order for anyone to experience the supernatural activities of God. Undeniably, we as a church have seen the power and presence of the Lord because we were willing to believe that He is able to do the impossible for ... faith Throughout the Bible, God wants us to see the connection between these two significant titles of Jesus Christ. Now, when you revisit the Christmas story, the Kingship of Jesus is also emphasized in the Gospel of Matthew. You see, when Matthew wrote to the Jews about Jesus being the Messiah. He wanted to purposely prove to them that He is qualified to sit on the throne of David. In fact, right in the first chapter, he traced the ancestry of Jesus from David.as we continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s be reminded that He is more than a Savior, He is also the King of kings. If we have sought forgiveness from Him, may we be reminded to bow to Him and crown Him as the Lord of our lives. King of my life I crown Thee now— Thine shall the glory be; Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow, Lead me to Calvary. —Jennie Hussey http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-majestic-messiah Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:21:57 CST Jerry Lepasana The Mystery of the Manger manger._messiah http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-measure-of-christs-humility Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:43:02 CDT Jerry Lepasana The Mystery of the Manger http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-message-of-the-virgin-birth Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:28:43 CST Jerry Lepasana The Mystery of the Manger Time and again, we all encounter true seekers. These are people who have some serious questions about God, Jesus, or Christianity, and they are seeking some factual answers. I believe with all my heart that Christians need not to be timid in inviting these kinds of people to consider some of the evidences that God himself has provided in order to bring enlightenment to them. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/meet-mary-the-mother-of-jesus Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:14:39 CST Jerry Lepasana The Mystery of the Manger mary,manger,mystery If there is one important truth that we need to be reminded again and again, it is the fact that each one of us is touching people in our sphere of influence that likely no one else will touch. I wonder if we have truly recognized the value of this influences that God has given us. Are we using these influences positively?nfluence that likely no one else will touch. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/encourage-one-another Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:02:33 CST Jerry Lepasana Building a B.C.I. Church one_another,church_life As we talk about intimate connectivity within our church, it forces us to ask:  How close are our members to one another? Are they close enough that when they are hurting, others will be there for them to minister?  Are people sensitive with what’s going on not only with their own lives, but with other members as well? Are members conscious of praying for one another?  Do our people trust each other enough that they will be willing to be transparent and vulnerable with one another? http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/bear-one-anothers-burden Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:21:37 CST Jerry Lepasana Building a B.C.I. Church ,church_life We started with a new theme – Building a BCI Church. Instead of understanding BCI as Bible Church International, we are using BCI to mean a Body Connected Intimately! Perhaps, you have some ideas on how we can be a healthier church like adding more programs and activities, building a better facility, raising more leaders, or enhancing our worship services. All of these are important for our church, but there is an area that is often neglected in most churches that we want to emphasize once again in our context. This is healthy relationships. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/devoted-to-one-another Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:23:43 CDT Jerry Lepasana Building a B.C.I. Church one_another,church_life,edification How do you define success? Every person has his or her definition of success.However, when you look at what the Bible says, The Bible says that success is not defined by what you see. It’s not defined by the external things of society. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/defining-true-success Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:31:10 CDT Jerry Lepasana Thank God It's Monday success,servant Once a person becomes a Christian, he or she has to ask the question—what does God want me to do with this new life that He has given me? You see, the Bible is quite clear that once a person becomes a believer, God has given him or her a life filled with rich blessings such as forgiveness, hope, purpose, including transformation. With all these, God wants us to take this new life and go out into the world and help other people find the same life that He has given you. Remember that saying, “If life in Christ is worth having, then it is worth sharing.” http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/defending-my-faith Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:44:06 CDT Jerry Lepasana Thank God It's Monday defending_your_faith The stresses of the workplace have often made it difficult for many to be thankful for their jobs. I’m sure most of you would agree that one of the areas that bring the most stress is dealing with difficult people. With 134 million Americans in the workplace, I guarantee you that with that number of people you will surely encounter difficult people... http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/dealing-with-difficult-people Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:37:27 CDT Jerry Lepasana Thank God It's Monday dealing_with_difficult_people Are you willing to look at God as your ultimate boss? The Bible clearly declares that God promises to provide for all the needs of His children according to His great riches (Phil. 4:19). Therefore, when you have a job which allows you to earn money for your needs, you have to regard that job as a gift from God. It is His way to provide for you. If this is you mindset, I am convinced that you will have a better appreciation for your job and a greater desire to do your best in whatever responsibilities given to you because you are working for God and not for men. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/determining-my-career Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:45:21 CDT Jerry Lepasana Thank God It's Monday career,lifes_ministry We’re talking about Monday because it’s the beginning of the work week. In this series, we will emphasize being thankful for our work and making sure we regularly bring God into our workplaces. The reality is we all spend a lot of our time working. There are some who work 50, 60, 70, even more a week. Fortunately for us, God has a lot to say about work, which means, the Bible can give us significant guidelines on how we can be successful Christians even in our careers or professions. Work is absolutely a part of God plan for us. Right from the creation of the first man, God told him to work: http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/discovering-gods-power Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:00:27 CDT Jerry Lepasana Thank God It's Monday One of the most important concepts in the Scriptures is the Glory of God. We are all explicitly exhorted in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” What the apostle Paul is saying is that in our most basic activity such as eating and drinking we need to give Him glory. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-glory-of-his-presence Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:56:11 CDT Jerry Lepasana One of the most important concepts in the Scriptures is the Glory of God. We are all explicitly exhorted in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” What the apostle Paul is saying ... This Father’s Day, we certainty would like to honor fathers by recognizing the many roles they play in order to make a huge difference in the lives of their children. I know we can still add some more from the list given by the poem such as: cook, driver, mechanic, etc. Speaking about all this invaluable roles, I would like to challenge our fathers to consider one very important role which we should never neglect fulfilling. This is being the ultimate coach for our children. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/fathers-the-designated-coach-for-the-family Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:06:19 CDT Jerry Lepasana Growing A Great Family One of the greatest challenges for Christian parents is keeping their children interested and active in spiritual matters. There are many families who have experienced the heartache of children dropping out of the church and drifting away from their heritage of faith. Statistics bear out that nearly 90 percent of evangelical children leave the church after high school. And many of them never return. According to an article put out by New York times in October 6, 2006, entitled, Evangelicals Fear the Loss of the Teenagers, if current trends continue; only 4 percent of teenagers will be “Bible-believing Christians” as adults. In contrast, this would be a sharp decline compared with 35 percent of the current generation of baby boomers, and before that, 65 percent of the World War II generation. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/preventing-spiritual-drop-outs Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:56:36 CDT Jerry Lepasana Growing A Great Family personal_revival • The lawyer cabled his client overseas: "Your mother-in-law passed away in her sleep. Shall we order burial, embalming or cremation?Back came the reply, "Take no chances - order all three." Often, jokes like these provided the assumption that married couples will always experience difficulty with their in-laws. So instead of cultivating a positive relationship with in-laws, many couples have avoided them. The truth of the matter is a good relationship with in-laws can bring a great source of strength and support to married couples. In the Bible, you have the example of great in-laws. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/building-relationship-with-the-in-laws Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:45:38 CDT Jerry Lepasana Growing A Great Family relationship_with_in_laws... In a good marriage, it is often seen that an intimate friendship develops between the husband and the wife. This is a kind of friendship, which allows them to mutually encourage and support each other. However, best marriages, while carefully safeguarding the sanctity of the union, also seek out help, encouragement, and counsel from godly friends. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/building-friendship-with-godly-couples Sun, 27 May 2007 16:30:43 CDT Jerry Lepasana Growing A Great Family marriage_and_the_inlaws Motherhood is a special privilege and a sacred duty. Think about the role a mother plays in the nurture and development of a child. There is a South African proverb which states; “the hand which rocks the cradle rules the nation and its destiny.” No wonder there are so many accomplished men and women who would often attribute their successes to their mothers: http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-nurturing-mother Sun, 13 May 2007 15:57:55 CDT Jerry Lepasana Growing A Great Family motherhood_is_a_special_privilege The late United States president, Lyndon B, Johnson once said, “The family is the corner stone of our society. More than any other force it shapes the attitude, the hopes, the ambitions, and the values of the child. And when the family collapses it is the children that are usually damaged. When it happens on a massive scale the community itself is crippled. So, unless we work to strengthen the family, to create conditions under which most parents will stay together, all the rest - schools, playgrounds, and public assistance, and private concern - will never be enough.” We cannot undermine the value of our families in our society, even in the church of Jesus Christ. As the family goes, so goes our society and our church. This is the reason why here at Bible Church International we always designate the months of May and June as our family months. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/nurturing-a-great-family Sun, 06 May 2007 15:49:09 CDT Jerry Lepasana Growing A Great Family the_value_of_our_families_in_our_society After the deadliest shooting had happened last Monday (April 16) in Virginia Tech, many people including Christians have probably wondered and asked – Where was God when all of this was happening? I believe the answer can come from Psalm 103:19, The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Clearly, the Bible declares, God is sitting on the throne and He was very much in control. Although God does not order evil or sin, an event like this does not take Him by surprise. He knows exactly why He has allowed this to happen. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/following-the-king-of-our-lives Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:28:18 CDT Jerry Lepasana Following Christ god_is_sovereign,god_is_in_control Doubts are real. And doubts can take roots even to the best of us. It is greatly possible that some of us are struggling with some doubts right now. Our passage this morning provides us an account wherein, after the remarkable resurrection of the Lord Jesus, Thomas who was one of the followers of Jesus expressed his serious doubts with what had happened. It would be interesting to learn how Jesus helped Thomas overcome his doubts. Let’s examine together what happened. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/following-christ-without-doubts Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:24:29 CDT Jerry Lepasana Following Christ dealing_with_faith_and_doubts Last Sunday, we started with our theme, Following Christ. We tried to explain what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ or what it really means to be a true Christian. This morning, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, I believe it is appropriate to say that His resurrection is the most significant reason why Jesus is worth following. HE IS THE ONLY LIVING SAVIOR. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/following-a-living-christ Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:19:54 CDT Jerry Lepasana Following Christ discipleship,resurrection_of_jesus_christ Who are you following? Whether we know it or not, we are a follower of someone or something? From the time we were kids, we have had different influences like our parents, peers, teachers or media telling us to do this and to do that, or telling us to be this and that. Now, if someone were to look at your life this morning, would that person be convinced that you are a follower of Jesus Christ? Is He the strongest influence in your life? http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/living-as-christs-followers Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:10:57 CDT Jerry Lepasana Following Christ discipleship What is your dream in life? When you think of the future, what do you want to do with your life? You see, dreams are very powerful. For example, Napoleon Hill once said, "Cherish your visions and dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." Eleanor Roosevelt said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/high-definition-dreams Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:56:02 CDT Jerry Lepasana High Definition Living we_all_have_dreams_in_our_lives._however,do_you_ever_bring_god_in_your_dreams?_do_you_ever_dare_say_–_god_i_want_you_to_be_a_part_of_the_dream_i_have_for_my_life. You see, God doesn’t want you to live a mediocre, mundane, mismanaged life. People everywhere are looking to live a life of significance, using whatever God has given them to make a difference in their own lives and in the world. And there are people who will do whatever it takes to find significance. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/high-definition-service Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:07:38 CDT Jerry Lepasana High Definition Living We will be talking about High Definition Living. How can we live a high definition life? How can I live a life that is better then what I have right now, a life that has purpose and excitement? A life that stands out from the low resolution lives of the people who are around me.A life on a higher level spiritually, emotionally, professionally, physically, the kind of life that God wants his children to have. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/living-life-in-high-definition Sun, 04 Mar 2007 09:13:07 CDT Jerry Lepasana High Definition Living a_challenge_for_all_christians_to_live_a_life_that_stands_out! Regarding the existence of dinosaurs, it would be a great mistake for anyone to suggest that they never existed. The presence of fossilized dinosaurs in major museums in the world provides strong evidence that they really exist...we will see that with regards to dinosaurs, most of the fossilization happened because of the great flood during Noah’s time. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/did-dinosaurs-really-exist Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:50:02 CST Jerry Lepasana Frequently Asked Questions bible_and_science First and foremost, let me make this statement that nothing should hinder anyone from attending any activity in here at BCI. Our church exists not only for members, but for everyone who wishes to deepen their relationship with God. It is my prayer that as you continually participate in our church family you will experience being led to a life of commitment and productivity in Christ. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/baptism-and-membership Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:38:39 CST Jerry Lepasana Frequently Asked Questions baptism_and_membership I'm sure none of us want to have a complicated life. But how do we really determine God's will? I believe there's so much confusion among Christians today with regards to this area.I believe, when we think of knowing the will of God, our concern is not so much on the moral issues because in most cases they are stated clearly in the Bible. Often the difficulty lies on some specific areas of our lives like - Where do I go to school? Who do I marry? What is my career path? Do I take this job opportunity or not? These are just some of the decisions we have to make in the course of our journeys. And many of these are make of break decisions. We can't afford to be careless. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/how-do-i-know-gods-will-for-my-life Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:29:58 CDT Jerry Lepasana Frequently Asked Questions Maintaining balance between church, home, and work responsibilities is one of the most challenging tasks for any sincere believer of Jesus Christ. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/faq-part-1 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:50:12 CST Jerry Lepasana Frequently Asked Questions priorities_and_the_christian_life http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-road-to-gods-promotion Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:31:56 CDT Jerry Lepasana Staying On The High Road god_will_promote_you! What qualities in employees irritate bosses the most? "If a company believes that an employee lacks integrity, all positive qualities--ranging from skill and experience to productivity and intelligence--become meaningless." -Marc Silbert http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-road-to-personal-integrity Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:42:19 CST Jerry Lepasana Staying On The High Road a_life_of_integrity Life has often been compared to a journey. And in the journey of life, there is the critical challenge of choosing the right road in order to arrive in the best destination. Take for example, if you stay on the road where you are right now, do you believe your journey will eventually lead to a great destination? If not, have you explored other routes? For most people nowadays, the common expression you will hear is choosing between the high and low roads. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-road-of-spiritual-recovery Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:32:51 CDT Jerry Lepasana Staying On The High Road choices_in_life Do you know the significance of the Christmas tree? Many believe that the evergreen tree represent the most everlasting aspect of the first Christmas in Bethlehem – the eternal life in Jesus Christ. Of course, the Christmas tree, once cut, won’t last forever, but the picture it provides is essential – life in heaven forever. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/jesus-the-life-of-the-world Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:17:35 CST Jerry Lepasana Christmas For The World eternal_life Christmas is celebrated differently in other parts of the world. And it is always interesting to find out some of the unique traditions others have adopted in their celebrations. For sure, Christians wherever they are will consider Christmas as the best time of the year. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/god-so-loved-the-world Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:07:51 CST Jerry Lepasana Christmas For The World evangelistic The Second Coming of Jesus Christ is one of the most significant subjects of Biblical prophecy. Just as the Old and New Testaments are filled with prophecies concerning the first coming, so both Testaments are saturated with references to the Second Coming of Jesus of Christ:  It has been estimated that there are 1, 845 references in the Old Testament, where 17 books give it prominence.  In the 260 chapters of the New Testament, there are 318 references to it, an amazing 1 out of every 30 verses.  Twenty-three of the 27 New Testament books refer to this great event.  For every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ's first advent, there are 8 which look forward to His second! http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-second-coming-of-christ Sun, 08 Oct 2006 11:24:53 CDT Jerry Lepasana Back To The Future second_coming_of_christ The church that was built by Jesus Christ was designed for significant accomplishments. The prophetic declaration of Jesus Christ regarding the establishment of the church in Matthew 16: 18 clearly conveyed great prospects. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/a-church-set-for-greater-heights Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:57:29 CST Jerry Lepasana Our Journey of Faith good_for_church_growth Today, our culture puts a premium on starting but not so much on finishing. A sad illustration of this is the breakdown of marriage. It has been said that there is a jewelry store in Hollywood that has a sign in the front window that reads, "We rent wedding rings." That's sad, isn't it? When the apostle Paul wrote these words, he was in prison in Rome, under the sentence of death and waiting each day for his execution. He took the time to write to his young associate, Timothy, and sought to motivate him to persevere. I believe this is an appropriate challenge for all of us most especially our grandparents. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/faithful-till-the-end Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:24:36 CDT Jerry Lepasana Today, our culture puts a premium on starting but not so much on finishing. A sad illustration of this is the breakdown of marriage. It has been said that there is a jewelry store in Hollywood that has a sign in the front window that reads, ... grand_parents_sunday Today, Bible Church International is facing a great challenge – The building of a bigger facility. There’s no doubt a part of us feels excited with everything that is happening in our midst, but at the same time, there’s also a part of us that’s fearful because our project is truly overwhelming. In the Bible, our situation can be compared with David being an inexperienced soldier faced with a giant enemy by the name of Goliath. He had to make a choice whether to retreat knowing his inferior abilities or to proceed believing that he has a great God who will give him victory. Taking a leap of faith, he proceeded and saw a great demonstration of God’s power. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/our-journey-of-faith Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:46:30 CDT Jerry Lepasana Our Journey of Faith our_journey_of_faith,moving_into_a_great_future If you have chosen to always play it safe, you would have missed so much in life. I believe it is even safe to say that if you always played it safe. you probably might have missed some advancements in life. You see, often our advancements depend on our willingness to take significant risks in life. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/taking-risks-for-god Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:55:40 CDT Jerry Lepasana Moving into a Great Future We cannot go on with life not having any desire of achieving something worthwhile. The truth of the matter is: If we are not dreaming, we’re not really living. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/pursuing-our-vision Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:44:35 CDT Jerry Lepasana Moving into a Great Future specially_for_goal_setting Can you imagine being called by everybody, the encourager. What a special title! I wonder if this nickname can be appropriately said for any of us. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/leaving-no-man-behind-part-ii Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:20:18 CDT Jerry Lepasana Leaving No Man Behind leaving_no_man_behind_(part_ii) Since the Vietnam War, the United States military has taken on the doctrine of “Leave no man behind.” The concept was that should a soldier fall (die) in combat, his or her body would be recovered at all cost. Many times this doctrine also meant that if you were captured by the enemies, you would never be left behind. There is no counting of how many lives have befitted from this doctrine that establishes the strong commitment of soldiers for each other. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/leaving-no-man-behind-part-1 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:23:49 CDT Jerry Lepasana Leaving No Man Behind This morning, I believe it’s going to help us as a church to understand better what our vision is and how we hope to achieve it. I am convinced that the more we understand our vision, the more we will support it. And the more we will be a healthier church. So allow me to share several important factors about our vision... http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/pursuing-our-vision Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:11:34 CDT Jerry Lepasana Please update your series ... pursuing_our_vision This morning, as we celebrate Father’s Day, I would like to challenge all our fathers to follow God’s example in living a life of faithfulness. In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon was aware of the boasting of men concerning their faithfulness, but in reality, he knew real faithfulness was hard to find. I believe the same can be said today – faithful men are very rare. And because of this, tragically, many marriages and homes are suffering. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/faithful-fathers Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:54:15 CDT Jerry Lepasana Family Matters In "Raising Kids Other Parents Love, Part 2" Pastor Jerry continues his focus on raising children. This week, we look at what else is needed to be an effective parent. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/raising-kids-other-parents-love-part-2 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:49:36 CDT Jerry Lepasana Family Matters In this message, Pastor Jerry focues on "Building Restraints" to protect our children and lead them into godliness. He looks at the relationship of Eli, his sons, and the prophet Samuel. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/raising-kids-other-parents-love Sun, 04 Jun 2006 12:50:05 CDT Jerry Lepasana Family Matters For singles and married persons alike, however, it is valuable to recognize that God has given to you the privilege of choosing your mate. Through the Apostle Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 7, God instructs single adults to choose your mates in light of your love for one another, in light of your relationship with God and in light of God’s Kingdom purposes. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-privilege-of-choosing-your-mate Sun, 28 May 2006 12:50:33 CDT Family Matters There is a growing segment of our society who falls on the category of being singles. A recent USA Today poll says that 49% of adults in America are singles. 18% of them had never been married, 13% are separated or divorced, and the rest are widowed or living with a partner. However, despite being a big group, it is so easy to overlook and take them for granted... http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-advantage-of-being-single Sun, 21 May 2006 12:51:01 CDT Jerry Lepasana Family Matters Family matters. In this second installment of "Family Matters", Pastor Jerry continues his sermon on godly mothers. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/becoming-a-godly-mother-part-2 Sun, 14 May 2006 12:53:22 CDT Jerry Lepasana Family Matters Family matters. In this first installment of "Family Matters", Pastor Jerry explores what the Bible says about godly mothers. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/becoming-a-godly-mother Sun, 07 May 2006 12:53:43 CDT Jerry Lepasana Family Matters As we continue to deal with this theme, Boasting in the Cross, I believe it would be significant to emphasize the grace of God in relation to the death of Christ. Of course, when we speak of grace, we are referring to God’s undeserved favor. The truth of the matter is, we all deserve to be punished because of all our sins, but God in His grace punished His own Son instead. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-cross-of-grace Sun, 09 Apr 2006 17:09:17 CDT Jerry Lepasana Boasting in the Cross Why did Jesus die? Was it necessary? Why did He go to the cross? This sermons answers that very question. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/the-necessity-of-the-cross http://www.biblechurchinternational.com//media/the-necessity-of-the-cross.mp3 Sun, 02 Apr 2006 17:09:40 CDT Jerry Lepasana Boasting in the Cross 31:49 Great leaders leave behind a legacy. In this last installment of "Moving into a Great Future" we see that the last phase of Joshua's journey and the impact it has on Israel. http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/leaving-a-legacy http://www.biblechurchinternational.com//media/leave-a-legacy.mp3 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:55:44 CDT Jerry Lepasana Moving into a Great Future 30:18 http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/renew-your-pursuit Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:22:50 CST Jerry Lepasana Moving into a Great Future http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/follow-the-leader Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:07:08 CDT Jerry Lepasana Moving into a Great Future http://www.biblechurchinternational.com/sermon/a-new-beginning Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:30:16 CST Jerry Lepasana Moving into a Great Future