The Ministry of Endurance: Sermon on 2 Corinthians 6

Christ’s ministers need great endurance. Endurance is always a part of work, so as the ministry of Christ. There will be times that we feel quitting. There will be times that we feel giving up, surrendering from the ministry.

But what does Paul say about the reality of ministry and how far should we go?


The Ministry of Pleasing God: Sermon From 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Ministry of Pleasing God is one of the top-most priorities that we are to do. In our everyday life, we are to please God in everything that we do. All things is for His glory.


Partners In Ministry: Laity and Pastors Working Together by James L. Garlow

There are probably thousands of churches whose pastors are the “Superman” of their respective churches. Partners In Ministry: Laity and Pastors Working Together teaches us the “HOW” of Laity and Pastors can work together for the Kingdom of God. And I believe this is one of the most essential things that each one of us has to learn concerning our church and how it works.


Remembering Dr. Catalino Pamplona

Meeting The Author of “Baptist History” If you are an M. Div. or a BS Theology graduate of Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, you probably have heard about the name Dr. Catalino Pamplona. Yes, he is the author of “Baptist History” book of the Philippines. It is the only Southern Baptist History book of the Philippines. [...]


Visiting Mt Carmel at Kinuskusan, Bansalan Davao del Sur

I had a great privilege of visiting Mt. Carmel in Kinuskusan, Bansalan Davao del Sur. It is owned by the Southern Baptist Convention to which it is popular for having a “Rural Life Training Center”. The training center focuses on training people for rural living. They teach agri-technology which can be very useful for farmers. The place was really cool. It has a Tabernacle, dormitories, and a backyard demo farm. The demo farm has a piggery, fish ponds, goat dairy farm, vegetable farm, and even vermiculture / vermicomposting technology.


True Love Waits: The How To Wait

The issue of true love waits is a valid issue concerning of love. The big question however is, “How to wait?”

With the current shift of culture and moral standards of the world, I believe true love waits is an “on-time” seminar for our younger generation.

I do not believe to what the government is doing as their solution for the rising cases of HIV. I believe that it is still the revival of moral values is still the best solution for this, hence, religious groups can do indeed play a great role in this issue.

The article below was taken from the True Love Waits Manual published by Church Strengthening Ministry years ago. Thus, I find this article direct to the point and helpful to our younger generation.


Treasures in Jars of Clay Revealing the Secrets of Ministry: Sermon From 2 Corinthians 4

Treasures in Jars of Clay is one of the most popular passages in the book of Corinthians. In here, we will be seeing the kind of life that Paul and other apostles suffered during their time, yet, they did not turn their backs to the one called them heavenward. Today, the secrets of ministry will be revealed to us.

During the early times, people used to put their earthly treasures in jars of clay. They do this so that it will not attract robbers. Another reason is to show humility and simplicity of life though the fact is, there is wealth behind a simple life.

Today’s sermon is all about having that kind of life. Having a life full of treasures, yet it was hidden in jars of clay. The jars of clay here refers to our frail bodies that can easily be inflicted with pain. But what gives value is not what is outside, but what is inside. The treasure is the gospel of Christ, the thing that is more valuable than all other things that one can ever have.

The bigger question is why? Why are the apostles able to survive all these persecutions? Why are they able to continue ministering despite of the threats that they have been receiving? Today, we will be answering the secrets of ministering to God. This sermon is taken from 2 Corinthians 4:7-12