Renewing Our Mind or Transformation

web-admin February 8, 2017

February 8, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Erel Villanueva)

Topic: Renewing Our Mind or Transformation

Romans 12:2 (NLT) – Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Matthew 5:1-20 – The Beatitudes – gives us the pattern how to live as a Christian; ideal way of living.

2 Corinthians 3:18 – But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Built Up In Righteousness

web-admin February 5, 2017

February 5, 2017, 5th Sunday After Epiphany, Yr. A
Theme: “Built Up In Righteousness”
Homily by Fr. Erel Villanueva

Righteousness – right standing with God and doing what is right.

“We have already received the righteousness of God when we received Jesus, But doing the right thing is a process – to be righteous before God.”

Isaiah 58:1-9

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Psalm 112

Matthew 5:13-20

Moving Together With God

web-admin February 1, 2017

February 1, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Fr. Fernando Ilustre)

Topic: Moving Together With God

Acts 17:28(NASB) – For in Him we live, move and exists.

Luke 1:26-38 – Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary

“God is looking for a man to stand in the gap.”

Ezekiel 22:30 – So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.

“Fullness of time – Kairos Moment”

Galatians 4:4 – But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.

“God can do abundantly beyond more than we can ask or imagine.”

Ephesians 3:20 – Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us

Built Up In Blessedness

web-admin January 29, 2017

January 29, 2017, 4th Sunday After Epiphany, Yr. A
Theme: “Built Up In Blessedness”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“As we focus on our King, we will walk in the blessings of the Kingdom even in the midst of darkness.”

Micah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 1:2-9

Psalm 15

Matthew 5:1-12

“God wants us to reveal His power while we are on earth.”

1.(v1-2) As His disciples, we listen to our Lord’s teachings.
2.(v.3-12) We are called to live in and manifest the blessings of His Kingdom.

God is looking for people who are willing to yield themselves, that they might be used powerfully for Him

web-admin January 25, 2017

January 25, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: God is looking for people who are willing to yield themselves, that they might be used powerfully for Him

Psalm 110:3a – Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power

Daniel 11:32 – Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.

2 Chronicles 16:9a – For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.

Hebrews 6:1-8

Documented Testimonies of People who yield themselves.

1.) John G. Lake – Supernatural Learning
2.) St. Dominic – Supernatural Transport
3.) St. Patrick “Apostle of Ireland” – Supernaturally Hidden
4.) St. Gerard Majella – Supernaturally Hidden
5.) Blessed Alexandrina da Costa – Supernaturally prolonged fasting or “Inedia”
6.) St. Cuthbert – Supernatural Endurance
7.) St. Teresa of Avila – Supernatural Flight
8.) St. Francis of Assisi – Supernatural Flight
9.) Enoch – Genesis 5:18:24

Built Up In Obedience

web-admin January 22, 2017

3rd Sunday After Epiphany
Theme: “Built Up In Obedience”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“God has invited us not just to His Kingdom blessings but also to His Mission.”

Isaiah 8:20-9:2
– We are to stay away in the messages that does not agree with the Word of God.

1 Corinthians 1:26-31
– God calls us not the way the world chooses people but based on His purposes.

Psalm 27:1-13

Matthew 4:12-23
– Whenever we obey God, God considers it as good work.

1.(v.12-17) Turn and receive the freedom Christ brings
2.(v.18-23) We are invited to partner with Him in His Kingdom mission.

God is Inviting us to Draw Near in Intimacy with Him

web-admin January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017 | Wednesday Fellowship Service (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)

Topic: God is inviting us to draw near in intimacy with Him

Mark 3:13-15 – And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, THAT THEY MIGHT BE WITH HIM and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons

“God is inviting us into His presence.”

“Presence of God first, before power.”

Mark 1:35 – Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.

James 4:8a – Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

John 15:9-15 – “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

Built Up In Respect For Life

web-admin January 16, 2017

The Feast of Our Lord, The Giver of Life (All Life is Sacred Sunday)
Theme: “Built Up In Respect For Life”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

Let us value the gift of life that the Lord has given unto us.

Jeremiah 31:10-17

1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Psalm 10

Matthew 18:1-5

Built Up In The Spirit

web-admin January 8, 2017

The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1st Sunday after Epiphany)
Theme: “Built Up In The Spirit”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

Let us faithfully keep our covenant vows to the Lord.

Isaiah 42:1-7 – True servant of God is one who seeks to please God.

Acts 10:34-38 – Because God is no respector of persons. He accepts whoever respects and obeys Him.

Psalm 89:20-29

Matthew 3:13-17

1.(v.13-15) Honor the Lord by seeking to fulfill His will.
2.(v.16-17) Just like Christ, we have been Sons of the Father. Let us seek to please our Father.

Spreading the News of God’s Doings

web-admin January 1, 2017

The Feast of the Holy Name (Eight Day of Christmas)
Theme: “Spreading the News of God’s Glory”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“Manampalataya tayo sa Pangalan ng ating Panginoong Hesu Kristo”

Numbers 6:22-27
Philippians 2:5-11

Psalm 8:1-9

Luke 2:15-21

JESUS – The Lord is always present; The Lord is always ready to help; The Lord is salvation.

12-25-2016 Christmas Day Sermon by Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz

Spreading the News of God’s Glory

web-admin December 27, 2016

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas Day Service)
Theme: “Spreading the News of God’s Glory”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“Ating ihayag at patunayan ang katotohanan ng kaniyang Ebanghelyo”Isaiah 52:7-10

Galatians 3:29 – 4:5

Psalm 98

John 1:1-14

12-24-2016 Candle Light Service Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz Homily

Spreading the News of the Savior

web-admin December 24, 2016

Eve of the Feast of the Nativity (Candle Light/Christmas Eve Service)
Theme: “Spreading the News of the Savior”
Homily by Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“We are to join many others in bringing the light of God in the darkness of others.”

Isaiah 9:2-7 – God’s life has invaded the darkness of our world.

Titus 2:11-14 – The grace which brings salvation to us has been revealed to us by God.

Psalm 96:1-13

Luke 2:1-14

I AM BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING