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Baptism: An Ordinance to Obedience
Baptism is one of the two church ordinances instituted by Jesus Christ. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed His followers to go and make disciples, “baptizing them in the name of the Father...
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Proper Perspective on Communion
Communion is one of the two church ordinances believers must observe until Christ returns. It is also known as the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42), the blessing (1 Cor 10:16), the Lord’s Table (1 Cor...
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Celebrating God’s Greatness
Psalm 145 reveals David’s determination to personally extol God daily and forever to influence the next generations (vv. 1-7, 21). This acrostic psalm is the beginning of the ending of the book of...
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Get Up and Gear Up
In this last section, Paul called on the Ephesians to prepare for spiritual warfare. No one is exempt from the attacks of the enemy. Each one should protect and preserve all spiritual gains received...
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Submit to Christ
The “household code” (5:22-6:9) is an application of what it means to live wisely (5:15-17). We must grab every opportunity to promote peace and harmony in our relationships. This can only be...
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Walk with Christ Part 2
After exhorting the believers to walk in unity (4:1-16) and to walk in holiness (4:17-32), Paul gave three more commands to walk closer with Christ. In the previous sermon, the challenge was to do...
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3 Things to Make Happen in 2012
New Year has always been the time to look back to the past, look forward to the coming year, and to make resolutions. As we set regular resolutions like losing weight, finding a better job, having a...
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The Essence of Christmas
Today the Christian world celebrates Christmas Day. The many Christmas carols we sing give a glimpse of how the world defines Christmas. But the real meaning of Christmas can be drawn from Matthew's...
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Tear Down Barriers
After declaring that salvation is obtained by grace through faith in Christ, Paul explained how God broke the invincible wall of hostility between the Jews and the Gentiles. These two seeming...
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Do Good Works
In Chapter 1 Paul revealed God’s eternal plan for believers whom He chose and predestined to be part of God’s family. He prayed for God’s Spirit to grant them insights and revelation to know Him...