Thank God It's Monday
Defining True Success 09/23/2007
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Christian Life
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.
Defending My Faith 09/16/2007
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
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.â€
Dealing with Difficult People 08/19/2007
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
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...
Determining MY Career 08/12/2007
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
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.
Discovering God's Power 08/05/2007
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
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: