A Household of Faith
When you examine the Bible, it shows without a doubt that God has ordained the home to be the primary institution to lead people to a deeper relationship with God.
The Father's Love 06/21/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Family Life
Since we are honoring all the fathers, many of us can praise God because He has blessed us with great fathers who have done their best to provide us with all the love and care we needed growing up. On the other hand, I also recognize that there may be some here who are finding it difficult to rejoice because they did not have positive experiences with their earthly fathers. They probably have fathers who were abusive to them in their disciplines leaving them with deep emotional pains, or those absentee fathers who were never there to help them out growing up. If this is who you are, I hope I can encourage you to look up to your Heavenly Father and rejoice on Him having filled the place of your earthly father. I’m sure He was able to supply you with all the love and attention you needed in life.
Creating an Affair Proof Marriage 06/14/2009
Pastor Ed Ramos
Categories: Family Life
Every marriage has conflicts. No matter who you are, no matter how much you love your spouse, how long you live together there will be some things you disagree with. Why? It’s because both husband and wife are created differently with different personalities and needs. But the greater differences we have in our marriage, the greater our potential for spiritual growth and spiritual greatness.
Making a Marriage Stick 06/07/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Family Life
Speaking of weddings, I always look forward for the wedding vows. The fact is: that’s really the most important part. All the rest could be considered trimmings. When I do weddings, I always discourage couples to read their vows because they don’t sound right, they sound so mechanical. I want the couples to be able to look at each other and say with all sincerity their promises of love and faithfulness to each other. And then, I want the friends and loved ones present during the wedding to be able to listen to the hearts of the couple. I’m sure you’re all familiar with wedding vows. There may be some variations, but almost all should at least communicate this basic idea of a lifetime commitment.
Deciding to be the Right Mate 05/31/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: A Household of Faith
Getting married is no doubt one of the most important decisions any man or woman will make in life, most especially for a believer in Christ. In the Bible, it is clear that marriages matter to God and He expects this relationship to be a lifetime commitment. Hence, selecting the right mate has always been the greatest concern among single people who are pursuing marriage. This is the reason why I want to talk about the theme, “Deciding to be the Right Mate.”
Thriving in an Imperfect Family 05/24/2009
Rev. Steve Allen
Categories: Family Life
I believe that almost all of us could point to family circumstances where our situation has been undesirable or less than ideal. It may surprise you to find that the Bible contains many instances of dysfunctional family situations, and in a number of these, the believers involved were able to triumph amidst such circumstances and to thrive in their lives and relationships.
Finding Hope in Parenting 05/17/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Family Life
The social environments where children are growing today have become more toxic than ever, but I would like to declare that Christian parents need not despair. I believe with all my heart that God is in full control. He is never surprised with all of these things. Being a Sovereign God, He knew everything that would happen even before the foundation of the world. He knew exactly what kind of culture and environment young children must grow up today. And He is able today as He was yesterday, or twenty, thirty, and even fifty years ago to supply His people with power, wisdom, strength and blessings.
A Mother's Great Faith 05/10/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: A Household of Faith
“Dads are important too, but for today’s generation of young people their mother remains the most important person …Many parents think that once their children grow up and leave school, they do not have much of an influence.” This is where I want to start our Mother’s Day sermon. I wonder how many mothers here today recognize how important their influence is to their children most especially in terms of their faith in the Lord. I remember reading a Spanish Proverb that says, “An ounce of a mother is worth a ton of priest.”
Faith Begins at Home 05/03/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: A Household of Faith
You see, you don’t go to church because you want to be in church and attend the worship service. You come here because your worship experience will allow you to be more intimate with the Lord and you’re convinced that having an intimate relationship with Him will allow you to have a more meaningful journey. I believe with all my heart that if this is our understanding of faith, if it is a relationship; then all of us, even our kids, will make time for the relationship that matters to us. When you examine the Bible, it shows without a doubt that God has ordained the home to be the primary institution to lead people to a deeper relationship with God.