Speaker: Genesis Alfonzo Text: Acts 17:16-18; 22-23; 30-31 Jesus Shared 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, To The Unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. Paul was in Greece where he had an opportunity to share Jesus to a group of people composed of idolators, Religious people but were lost, Pleasure seekers and intellectuals. So he was addressing a crowd of different beliefs and cultures. But Paul remained focused since he saw all of these people as lost souls needing a Savior. It is our responsibility as followers of Jesus to keep our eyes open, be sensitive to the different needs of those around us, and boldly take every opportunity to present to them the gift of salvation that the Gospel brings. We should be ready to share Jesus!

Speaker: Bro. Mark Oliver Text: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 Jesus Displayed 19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. If we want to share who Jesus is, we have to make an effort to present him on a way that the person who we are sharing to will understand. To present the gospel in their culture rather than having them come into ours. We are being called to step outside of our comfort zone, but leading people to know Jesus is worth it. This is what Paul was trying to share to the Corinthians in our text. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak.

Speaker: Pastor Jun Cardenas Text: Acts 2:22-24; 32-41 Jesus Saves 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[a] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”

Speaker: : Pastor Leo Dela Cruz Text: Jesus Matters Colossians 1:15-22 6 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

Speaker: Pastor Jun Cardenas Text: Truth Matters Proverbs 16:20-25; 30:1-6. Truth Matters 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. 22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. 23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.[c] 24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. Have you noticed that nowadays people that have opposing point of views insist that each side is the correct view. Opposite views can never be both right. One has to be wrong. Join us this Sunday to explore where Truth comes from and what kind of attitude we should have to embrace the truth and learn of the truth. We will also learn the consequences of allowing us to tolerate things. thought / ideas that are not the truth

Speaker: Mark Oliver Text: Job 31: 13-23 Compelled to Act 19 if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments, 20 and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep, 21 if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court, 22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint. 23 For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things. Jesus taught and affirmed the sanctity of life. And this has always been a priority for maturing believers. This is precious to our Lord and they should be precious to us as well. In our study of this excerpt from the life of Job, we are made aware that Job even at a young age had discovered that God had a great concern for those who did not have a voice in our society, that this group of people were in the center of the heart and love of God. Job himself was open to being punished and be on the receiving end of the wrath of God, if he had done such unfair things to this group of people. “If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary, 17 if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherless— 22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint. This heightened awareness of God's concern for the marginalized has made him choose to be on the correct side of the fence. That he would now be a blessing and an advocate for them. What have you been doing lately, in response to your knowledge of God's love for marginalized people, those that have been living in the fringes of society because of lack. Let's open our hearts to help. We have Missions that we support that help, there a many local agencies that we can give to or volunteer at. Let's open the possibility of being part of the solution and not a hindrance. v23 and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things.

Speaker: Deacon Genesis Alfonzo Text: 1 John 3:21-4:6 When Your Confidence Falls Short 21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 24 The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. Have you ever tried to do something that you have never done before and in the beginning, you were very sure that this was something you can accomplish. But right in the middle you lost confidence in your ability. This happens a lot to most of us. This happens even with our profession of faith. We want to share God but our own conscience condemns us that we become unsure that we could become a person worthy of sharing the gospel. Tis causes us to back away and think we are not worthy to do so. We lose confidence. Hence we are reminded, " 24 The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us." The ability to be worthy of the life we are called for is imbedded in us. He lives in us. It is by the Spirit He gave us. “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” (2 Peter 1:3-4 ESV)

Happy New Year! Speaker: Bro. Stanley Alfonzo Text: Matthew 16:13-17; Ephesians 5:1 Who is Jesus to You? 15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”