Calvary Chapel Davao Blog
(Notes taken from Service)

We have the Holy Spirit to guarantee us that we are own by the LORD. John 14:1-3 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Paul's life gave Him the confidence to work on his ministry. if we are not confident, then we need to be refresh by His word. Philippians 3:20-21 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. We live by faith not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Sometimes we are to focus on many th...

Psalm 63 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. 6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. 7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. 9 Those who want to kill me will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth. 10 They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals. 11 But the king will rejoice in God; ...

Paul was being attack my false prophets. He was stoned to death. And, suffered blindness but was healed. God will continue to deliver us. We have to interpret on observance of the contents of Paul situation. If we compare our lives, from sufferings today to the situation of Jesus' disciples, our trials are momentary. Our persecution today are light. Consider others better than yourself. Not to be selfish of our time. Hardship - trouble and tribulation. actual physical pressure. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1 Whatever we are experiencing right now Christ has experience it. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. ~ John 15:5 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the ha...

The communion message I have taken notes... We should take it after confession 1Co 11:27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Examine ourselves before taking communion elements. 1Co 11:28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. Waiting for each other before taking the communion. 1Co 11:33 So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. Repent and remember what we are here on this world. "Remembering Christ" being one with Him and Love of Jesus. 1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. As celebrate communion we should have a sincere Heart. Paul warning is to treat communion with reverence. Heb 12:6-11 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”[a...

The Jews are said to be in the "high status" because they were the chosen ones and the Messiah came from their blood lines. They also have the law and are boastful of it. But do all of them have the good character? Remember that it's not all about facts but character counts. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Psalm 147:19 He has revealed his word to Jacob, his laws and decrees to Israel. 20 He has done this for no other nation; they do not know his laws. Praise the LORD. Anyone who knows the good doesn't do it is = sins. We have law of God Psalm 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. 100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.

in the law it is said that "ignorance of the law excuses no one" All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares. - Romans 2:12-16 Luke 12:47-48 “The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not kn...

Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things. whenever you point 1 finger to someone, there are 3 fingers pointing back to you. for the same way you judge others the same way it will be judge unto you. Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. when we are enumerating the mistakes of others, we are looking to ourselves. the heart is what we should be careful with. do not use scripture to attack unbelievers. ask the Lord to change you. commit - being performed habitually. Psalm 36:5-6 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast. Those who are quickly to judge others are g...

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...

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

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.

Psalm Reading Psalm 78:1-16 A maskil of Asaph. 1 My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— 3 things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. 5 He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, 6 so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. 7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. 8 They would not be like their ancestors— a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to ...

Psalm Reading Psalm 77:1-20 1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. 3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint. 4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. 5 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; 6 I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked: 7 “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? 8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? 9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?” 10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand. 11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. 12 I will consider all yo...

Being committed is not just being a disciples. We can express our commitment by being good in our work, family and friends. We should entrust our work to God. And always include to glorify Him in everything we do. Never forget God's grace and fellowship. Jesus' disciples were called impostor. Specially Paul - people will mock him. If we are committed to the scriptures we can never be swayed by mockery. What are the things that can't keep us from being committed? Sickness, famine, very busy at work, broken relationship, or financial needs? Look at Paul, he had nothing but he entrusted his work to God. If we are not committed to God we will surely give up. Stay connected with the vine and stay close to the scriptures. Acts 9:16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Strengthening Remain true And to Keep you to be more faithful to God. What is our source of strength? God is our strength, in Him we have our refuge to strengthen our soul. H...

Pastor's Message John 1:4 In Him was light, and that life was the light of men. Do you want to have real life? A life that is meaningful? Full of joy and worth? I think everybody wants to have a kind of life. But the problem is that few people find that "life" - (new, change, renewed life) and most of all not many obtained Eternal life. John clearly expounded, that in Christ there is life, and this life is the "Light of men". In other words, Christ will clear our ways and will give us straight path, so that we'll not turn to right or to the left. Therefore, in Christ we'll have guidance and direction to reach our destination in Heaven for Jesus himself said: I am the Light of world, whoever follows me will never walk in the darkness. Happy Birthday Paul Lozada - Oct.10 Jaymarc Solivel - Oct.10 * * * Ministering activities are not just for Pastor's and church workers. Everybody can minister if the Spirit of God is in you. Wherever you are y...

Pastor's Message Exodus 33:7 Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the "tent of meeting." Anyone inquiring of the Lord would go to the tent of meeting outside the camp. The word tent ('ohel) denotes simply a tent, for the tabernacle was not built at this time. In the Old Testament, anyone or anybody would inquire the Lord before would go to the "tent of meeting". They have some set of guidelines to be able to inquire or ask the Lord. But isn't that a privilege for us mmy as believers to approach the "Throne of Grace" anytime and anywhere. And, let us take that chance every moment to pray and seek Jesus. Happy Birthday Marivic Castro - Sept. 30 Gemma Teves - Oct. 2 Teresita Tariman - Oct. 3 * * * We are one in Christ. As when God saves it doesn't mean you are a Jew, Pastor or someone perfect. God Reach us at Christ extent. The outcome of our commitment to God is through our p...

Transforming is going forward not backwards. To offer our body as living sacrifice to God. To renew our mind to be able to test and approve in God. Encouragement from God is eternal peace. So if you want encouragement learn God's word. Live to worship and live to love the Lord. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

We have to considered God's calling. Like the song "The Shepherd of My Soul" "I give you full control wherever you may lead I will follow, I have made the choice to listen to your voice wherever you may lead I will go" Read God's word and listen to God's voice. Angel means messenger. If you have talent and money but not considering God's calling everything will be useless.. God is our teacher and all we have to do is read God's word to know what He wants you to do. Romans 10:14 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? Be sensitive to God's guidance.

Psalm Reading Psalm 63 1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. 6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. 7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. 9 Those who want to kill me will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth. 10 They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals. 11 But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God will glory in him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced. * * *

We should know the lifestyle in history as this is the fact. In our school, we also have the History subject. And our professor would say that history can only be 95% accurate. But in the Bible, God's word is 100% right. We should know the Bible in our mind, heart and implement it in our life. During Adam, Eve and Abraham's time they don't have the Bible but they can hear God's voice. Today we read the scriptures to hear God's word and listen to that still small voice. Genesis 12:1 New International Version (NIV) The Call of Abram 12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. Stephen explain here that God will guide us if we let Him. Due to Abraham disbelief that he could have a son, he went to Hagai (Sarah maid servant) and had a son which became the Muslim descendants, and Sarah got Isaac the promise child where Jesus came from. The covenant before was to bring burnt offeri...

"The Choosing Of The Seven" from Acts 6:1-7 The balance... How do we find the balance in life? It's important to find the balance in our family and ministry life. On this chapter we will find that people will complain because they feel neglected as thier widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. The disciples here were so busy that they are neglecting the word of God. Posting God is spending time with Him and reading the scriptures and listening to God's reply.