Calvary Chapel Davao Blog
(Notes taken from Service)

The world says follow your heart but the Bible says Prov. 28:26 Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. immorality are everywhere Ephesians 4:19 Ephesians 4:19 (NIV) 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. Truth without Love is hypocrisy; Love without Truth is brutality. Leviticus 18:22-27 22 “‘Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable. 23 “‘Do not have sexual relations with an animal and defile yourself with it. A woman must not present herself to an animal to have sexual relations with it; that is a perversion. 24 “‘Do not defile yourselves in any of these ways, because this is how the nations that I am going to drive out before you became defiled. 25 Even the land was defiled; so I punished it for its sin, and the land vomited out its inhabitants. 26 But you must keep my decrees and my la

Budgeting... Mission is the heart of Holy Spirit. Commitment - Hebrews 10:25 Responsibility. Expectation from God and team. Trip will be 5 hours travel from Davao City. Things to bring Bible Tents Personal things Medicines Flashlights Water bucked Umbrella Ministry Stuff

3 Key Roles of Non-Believers Ephesians 2:1-2 - They are walking dead. 2 Corinthians 4:4 - They are blinded. 1 Corinthians 2:14 - They must be receptive. Consider that once - we were like them, so be compassionate - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. ~Titus 3:3 The Role of God He is with us. - John 6:44 God will convict them - John 16:8 Christ Love - John 16:27 He wants all to be save. - 1 Timothy 2:4 The Role of Belivers Partnership with God. - 1 Corinthians 3:5-6 Pray for workers. - Luke 10:2 We don't go out alone we have HIS Holy Spirit. - John 15:26 We bring Christ to the lost. The Father bring lost to Christ. Samaritan woman (John 4:1-38) evangelism is a lifestyle. Judo Style Evangelism Use their strength to be their weakness. Use purgatory - would you choose purgatory or heaven? Law to the proud, grace to the humble. Way o

Sharing the Gospel We believe in Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Evangelism comes out naturally the motivation is Love. Give the grace Ephesians 2:8-9 What is your excuse of not sharing? You only think it's the pastor's job? Ephesians 4:11-12 I don't know how to share. I just let my light shine. I am waiting for the right timing. I don't have gift of evangelism - one sign if you have that gift - people are listening to you. Matthew 28:19 Fear of rejection - when they reject - you know they reject Christ first and not you. Don't know how to bring it up - find the common ground. They may ask me questions I may not answer - you may not know all the answers but don't worry. Don't answer all questions that are trap. We are the offensive and not the defensive. (Let me finish, ask questions later.) Afraid and Terrified - pray for boldness and guidance.

The purpose is to give letter to the Romans. Romans 5:1 is the key verse Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Although we are living in this World, we are not of this World... We don't own our self, as we are God's property and HIS vessel. Apostle - are the ambassador, representative of Christ. Mission - is bringing the Gospel to those who haven't heard it as in missionary. God wants to use us for this purpose. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” ~Jeremiah 1:5 We have the Holy Spirit of God to know our calling. Read Titus 1:2 God wrote that all of us will be the beneficiary

7 Characters of Christian Beliver Virtue and goodness Knowledge through His word. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Self Control - application to ourselves - control on time (time management), money (spending), temper (anger), mouth (words), eyes (what we see) Patience - patience and steadfastness - perseverance. Godliness - God working in us Brotherly Affection - Do you extend love, grace to your neighbor? Matthew 5:21, 1 John 4:21, John 15:12-17, Christ gave his life to you while we were sinners. Agape - unconditional love - 1 Corinthians 13 [This notes was taken during the 4th Anniversary of Mango Radio. Speaker was Ptr. Jestonie P. Mantalaba.]

Psalm 18 is a duplicate of Samuel 22. To know that God is our protector we should know that God is our strength. - God is our helper. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ~Philippians 4:13 Yeshua means Deliverance God is worthy of Praise when we are in trouble Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~Philippians 4:6 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ~Psalm 91:1 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ~Romans 8:31 We will always go back to God's camp. He is our protector we will call on Him, cry out to Jesus.

Sometimes we get too comfortable but are we prepared when storm comes? Sometimes we learn in a hard way if we don't listen as one of the prophet named Jonal who was eaten by a big fish. Who cause the storm that time? it was Jonah disobedience. Cast all your fears upon Him. Don't hold hopelessness in your life throw it all away and stay hopeful. Pray and search for scriptures to enlighten our burden. Don't focus on the storm stay positive. God treasure us. If you are in Christ we will not be lost. Claim the promises of God. Jerimiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.