Title: THE DEVIL'S SNARE
Text: II Timothy 2:22-26
Date: 2/23/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Sin is always associated with its author,
the devil. Sin is the transgression of the law
and all unrighteousness is sin.
The Bible warns us to take heed, lest we
overlook the deceitfulness of sin and be trapped
into the snare of the devourer.
(I) The Lies Behind The Trap
John 8:44-47 Genesis 3:1-4
The Devil is the author of falsehood
(II) The Deceitful Offer
Genesis 3:6 Matthew 4:8,9
-be watchful of the things that attract
your senses
-don't be deceived by the devil's
head-turning enticement
-guard your eyes, thoughts and heart
Jeremiah 17:9 I John 2:15-17
(III) The Pleasure Of Sin
-for a season Hebrews 11:25
-sweet coated destruction
Proverbs 7:17-27, 9:17, 20:17
(IV) The Consequences Of Sin
-fear
-shame Genesis 3:10-11
-corruption Galatians 6:8
-death James 1:14.15 Romans 6:23
Revelation 21:8
We must be mindful of these things as we
submit ourselves to the Lord and put our trust
in Him.
JESUS SAVES!
Title: SKEPTICISM IN TIMES OF OPPORTUNITIES
Text: Numbers 13:30-33
Date: 2/23/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SWS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
The open doors of opportunity are very
visible and the rewards they offer are within
reach. Skeptics never enter and enjoy such
rewards because of unbelief.
The Consequences of skepticism toward
God:
(I) Skepticism Blocks Our Opportunity
To Prosper
Numbers 13:31-33
(II) Skepticism Multiplies Our Fears
And Insecuruties
Numbers 14:1-3
(III) Skepticism Leads Us To Sin
Against God
Numbers 14:19-22
(IV) The Wages Of Skepticism Toward God
Numbers 14:10-12 Numbers 14:19-22
Numbers 14:36-40
Warning: Without faith it is imposible to
please God. Hebrews 11:6
Title:CALEB: THE FAITHFUL SERVANT OF GOD
Text: Joshua 14:6-8
Date: 2/23/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (GH)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) His Remarkable Courage
Numbers 13:30 Joshua 14:8
God-given courage
God-given composure
(II) God's Presence In His Life
Numbers 14:8-10 Joshua 14:12
The presence of God in the lives of all
believers must be notable.
(III) His Walk With God
Numbers 14:24 Joshua 14:8,9
...wholly followed the LORD...
(IV) His Blessings From God
Numbers 14:24 Joshua 14:13
Caleb was blest by the LORD and his life
became a blessing to many people.
Joshua 15:13-19
Title:BIBLICAL HISTORY OF MANKIND
Text: Genesis 1:26-28
Date: 2/16/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Many great men in the past, with their
worldly wisdom, deceived a lot of people by
telling them that man came from ape. They
tried their best to instill falsehood into
the minds of ignorant people through their
impressive, earthly wisdom coated lies.
We praise God for the Scripture, the only
reliable Book which could lead us to know
more about man's history of his past, present
and future destiny.
(I) The Origin Of Human Race
Genesis 1:26-27
GOD: The Creator
-God created man in His own image
-God blessed the first couple
-God gave them dominion
-God provibed their needs
(II) The Downfall Of Man
-the subtlety of the devil Genesis 3:1-3
-the deceitfulness of sin Genesis 3:4-6
-the wages of sin Genesis 3:14-19
Romans 3:10 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23
Romans 5:12
(III) The Salvation Of Mankind
Genesis 3:15
*the false way of salvation
-man-made (by works) Ephesians 2:9
*the only way of salvation
-God's way (by faith)
Through faith in Christ
Acts 16:30,31 Ephesians 2:8
Titus 3:5
(IV) The Destiny Of Man
-the unsaved people -Hell
II Thessalonians 1:8,9 Revelation 20:11-15
-the saved people -Heaven
I Thessalonians 4:13-17 John 3:16
JESUS SAVES
Title: MULTIPLIED BLESSINGS
Text: Genesis 12:1-3
Date: 2/16/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SWS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Blessing in many forms has been and always
will be the substance of God's promises to
mankind.
Year after year, dispensation after
dispensation and through the ages, the Scripture
has been our greatest reminder that God wants us
to be blessed to the fullest so we could also be
a blessing to others for His honor and glory.
(I) Through Faith In God
Genesis 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham...
-through faith in the Lord Jesus
John 8:56
(II) Through Obedience To The Word Of God
Genesis 12:4, 13:1-4, 17:1-6
...obeyed... Hebrews 11:8
(III) Through Giving
Genesis 22:1-3
-through giving his life to God
-through giving tithe Genesis 14:17-20
-through giving his only son
Genesis 22:15-18
Title: THE BELIEVER'S SANCTIFICATION
Text: Leviticus 20:7,8
Date: 2/16/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (GH)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
The believer's conversion marks the start of
his sanctification and then dramatically
progresses as he walks with the Lord. Growing in
holiness is God's plan for every believer. As he
journeys in the path of life, practicing the
Gospel Rule of Life, God expects him to show the
abounding fruit of progressive sanctification.
(I) The Believer's Role
Leviticus 20:7
-to keep himself from all appearance of evil
I John 5:18-21 I Thessalonians 5:22
-to keep himself in the fear of God
(Psalm 55:19)
-to submit himself to God's statutes
Leviticus 20:8
(II) God's Part
Leviticus 20:8 I Thessalonians 5:23
-through God's Word John 17:17
-through chastisement Hebrews 12:5-11
Title: NEGLECTED HARVEST
Text: Matthew 9:36-38
Date: 2/19/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (WPM)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
The enticing course of the world is diverting
the hearts of many believers to indifference.
If we are not on guard, worldliness will rob our
hearts and we will become victims of sensuality.
Time is fleeting, souls are dying, laborers
are few, It's time to incline our hearts to our
Mission Program.
We must not neglect our duties but be mindful
of the Great Commission. The great harvest is
before us, let us be doing.
(I) Mission Work Must Be Clearly Understood
*not to be misunderstood
-must be seen through the eyes of Jesus v36
-must be felt through the heart of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ v36
-must be understood through the mind
of Christ v36
(II) Mission Work Must Be Well Suported v36
-through vision John 4:35
-through our prayers v38
II Thessalonians 3:1
-through our giving Philippians 4:15-16
-through our Christian service v38
Title: DRAGGED SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Text: Ephesians 4:14,15
Date: 2/9/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Reasons why many professing Christians these
days are not growing as they ought to:
(I) The Scripture Is Not A Part Of Their Lives
Ephesians 4:14
The Word of God must be a part
of the believer's:
-speech
...shall not depart out of thy mouth;
-thought life
...thou shalt meditate...
-action
...thou mayest observe to do...
(II) Neglected Role In The The Body Of Christ
Ephesians 4:15,16
-neglected goals
-neglected gifts
-neglected responsibilities
-forgotten accountability
(III) Strong Attachement With The Old Man
Ephesians 4:22-27
-strong attachement with the world
(IV) Grieving The Holy Spirit
Ephesians 4:30
-quenching the Holy Spirit
I Thes. 5:19
Title: EXTREME DISCOURAGEMENT
Text: Acts 16:27
Date: 2/9/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SWS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Many disheartened people displayed their
courage in a wrong way. They were victims of
innappropriate courage and worst of all,
ignorance of the Truth.
(I) The Danger Of Mishandled Extreme
Discouragement Acts 16:27
-death's deceitful trap
(II) People Need Encouragement
Acts 16:28,29
-in need of people who are equipped
to encourage
Consider I Samuel 30:3-6
(III) People Need The Lord
-people need the Word of God
Acts 16:30-32
(IV) People Need The Joy Of Salvation
Acts 16:34 I Peter 1:8,9
Title: FUTURE GLOBAL CHAOS
Text: Matthew 24:4-8
Date: 2/9/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (GH)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
The worsening situation of our planet earth
can't be hid, we could see it through our naked
eyes. We, believers must do some precautionary
measures for the sake of our children's future.
We must warn them so that they will not be
deceived. We must also strengthen our faith in
the Lord and guard our spiritual heritage for
our next generation.
(I) Spiritual
-spiritual deception vs4,5 v11
( Every believer must get involved in
spiritual warfare.)
(II) Political
-political conflicts vs6,7
(III) Natural
-natural calamities v7
(IV) Moral
-spiritual deterioration vs9-12
-spiritual indifference
Reminder: Be strong in the Lord!
Be responsible!
Witness for Christ!
Title: GOD'S LOVE
Text: John 3:16
Date: 2/14/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (WPM)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
God really loves us!
Do we really love Him?
(I) The Love That Gives
-self-sacrificing love John 3:16
-highest kind of love
-gift-giving love
(II) The Love That Saves
John 3:16
-love that cares Romans 5:8
Title: BIBLICAL MEMBERS OF A TRUE LOCAL CHURCH
Text: Acts 2:41,42
Date: 2/2/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (Sunday School)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) Saved And Baptized Believers v41
-Clear salvation Eph. 2:8,9
-Biblical baptism Acts 8:37-39
*its significance Rom. 6:1-6
(II) Supportive Believers
Things that every Believer must support:
-Beliefs and practices vs41-47
-Fellowship
-Prayer
-Christian conviction
-Giving
-Worship (Church attendance)
-Soul winning
-Goals and projects of the Local church
Acts 4:32-35 Acts 11:29
-Other believers Gal. 6:1,2
(III) Vital Role Of Every Believer
-to spread the Gospel
Acts 8:4,5 Mark 16:15
-to use our God-given gifts
Rom. 12:1-8 I Cor. 12:1-11
Eph. 4:7-13
-to contend for the faith Jude 3
-to love, watch and protect
the Local Church Acts 20:28-35
-to glorify God
Col. 3:17,23 I Cor. 6:19
I Peter 2:11,12
Title: GOD'S MIRACULOUS PROVISION FOR HIS CHILDREN
Text: Exodus 16:4,5
Date: 2/2/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SWS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Our God is a God of miracles. He displays
His greatness wondrously and remarkably lest we
forget that He is God and God alone.
God's miracles are purposedly designed not
only to meet our physical needs but also for
spiritual education and edification.
(I) To Test His Children v4
...that I may prove them, whether they will
walk in my law, or no.
(II) With Significance v5
-corrective miracle vs15-20
-the 7th day v21-30
-the Bread of Life John 6:47-52, 58
(III) Memorial
-for the coming generations
vs32-35
*designed to keep remembrance alive
Title: CHALLENGE OF FAITH
Text: John 11:39,40
Date: 2/2/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (Gospel Hour)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
It is a blessed moment when God stirs up our
faith not to drown us into a deep fear but to
excite us to soar up and have a higher flight of
faith.
(I) Reveals the Measure Of Our Faith v9
-reveals the infirmities of our faith
(II) Increases Our Faith vs40,41
-gives us chanches to grow spiritually
(III) Ignites Our Obedience To Become
A Flaming Act Of Faith
v41 v43 vs44,45
(IV) Gives Us A Great Opportunity
To See God's Wonderful Miracles
vs43-45
Title: FRUITFULNESS IN TIMES OF AFFLICTIONS
Text: Genesis 41:50-53
Date: 1/26/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (Sunday School)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
The secret of Joseph's fruitfulness:
(I) The Presence Of The LORD
Gen. 39:1-3 Gen. 39:20-23
Gen. 41:37-39
(II) Fear Of God
...how then can I do this great wickedness,
and sin against God? Gem. 39:7-13
(III) Higher Level Of Perception
-higher level of understanding
through the help of God
Gen. 37:3-11 Gen. 40:8
Gen. 41:14-16
(IV) Godly Attitude
-toward his father
he was an obedient son
Gen. 37:9-14
-toward God
God-fearing Gen. 39:7-13
-toward his brethren
understanding, merciful and kind
Gen. 45:1-8
(V) Faith In God
Hebrews 11:22 Gen. 50:24-26
Title:SOWING SPIRITUAL THINGS AS AN INVESTMENT
Text: Galatians 6:7-9
Date: 1/26/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SWS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) Sow In Truth
vs7, 8
-beware of the deceitfulness of sin
Hebrews 3:13
(II) Don't Give Up v9
-in due season we shall reap
-be patient James 5:7, 8
(III) Grab Every Opportunity
v10
Title: ALL-OUT LOVE
Text: Deuteronomy 6:5
Date: 1/26/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (GH)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
What kind of love does God expect from the
believers?
(I) With All Our Heart v5
-we must love God
in sincerity and in truth
(II) With All Our Soul v5
-living Love
marked by deep expression
(III) With All Our Might v5
-vehement love
marked by great force or energy
Title: HOW TO ABOUND SPIRITUALLY
Text: I Thessalonians 4:1
Date: 1/19/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (Sunday School)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) Have A God-pleasing Walk
I Thes. 4:1
-walk in the Spirit Gal. 5:16, 25
-walk in the light v7 I John 1:7
-walk in love v9 Eph. 5:1, 2
-walk cautiously Eph. 5:15-17
-walk by faith Heb. 11:5, 6 II Cor. 5:7
(walk with God)
-walk in the fear of the Lord Acts 9:31
-walk honestly v12
(II) Know More About God II Peter 1:1-8
The more we know the Lord,
the more we know ourselves;
the more we see God's holiness;
the more we realize our sinfulness;
and the more we appreciate the depth
of God's love.
Title:PRAY FOR OTHERS' INNER STRENGTH
Text: Ephesians 3:14-20
Date: 1/19/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (SWS)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) Pray With Reverence And Humility
vs14, 15
(II) Every Believer is In Need
Of Spiritual Strength
vs16, 17
(III) Every Believer Is In Need Of Greater
Comprehension vs18, 19
-the dimension of God's love
(IV) Every Believer Has The Potential
Of Going beyond His Best
-through the working of God v20
-for the glory of God v21
Title: CRITICAL TIMES
Text: I Kings 17:1
Date: 1/19/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (GH)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
On the believers' side, critical moments
reveal our weaknesses. If we take them positively,
critical moments will teach us how to put strength
in the weak areas of our lives.
(I) We Need The Word Of God vs1-5
-for our instructions
Be obedient to the Word of God
(II) Wait For The Special Provision Of God
vs6, 7
-God's unexpected ways
(III) Let The Lord Work Wondrously
Through Our Lives vs8-13
-be sensitive to God's command
(IV) Have Faith In God
vs13-16
Title: HOW TO BE BLESSED BY THE WORD OF GOD
Text: James 1:25
Date: 1/22/03
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (WPM)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) Be Swift To Hear
vs19, 20
swift -tachus (takh-oos') promt or ready
-easily taught, led or managed
(II) Lay Apart All Filthiness Of Life
v21 (John 15:3)
(III) Receive With Meekness
The Engrafted Word v21
meekness -prautes (prah-oo'-tace) humility
Psalm 22:26 Psalm 25:9 Psalm 76:9
(IV) Be A Doer Of The Word
v22 Psalm 19:11
-be a consistent doer of the work
(V) Be Mindful Of The Word
vs24, 25 Joshua 1:8
-forgetfulness is not an excuse
Title: THE REJECTED KING
Text: I Samuel 8:7
Date: 12/15/02
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) He Is God Of Israel
I Samuel 8:7 Isaiah 43:15
Isaiah 44:6
(II) He Is Jesus
The King Of The Jews
Matthew 2:1, 2, 11
Matthew 21:1-11
-the rejected King of the Jews
John 18:33-34 John 19:14, 15
(III) He Will Come Again
Acts 1:1-8 John 14:1-3
Revelation 19:6 Revelation 20:1-4
Question to be pondered:
Is JESUS reigning in my heart?
JESUS SAVES
Title: THE THREATENING APPEARANCE OF EVIL
Text: I Thessalonians 5:22
Date: 12/15/02
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (Worship Service)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
appearance -(eidos) a view, form
-fashion, shape, sight
(I) Must Be Sensed By True Believers
Hebrews 5:11-14
-baby Christians are having difficulty
in perceiving the presence of evil
-we need to grow spiritually
I Peter 2:2
(II) Must Be Avoided By True Christians
I Thessalonians 5:22 Proverbs 4:10-22
abstain -(apechomai) refrain,
to hold oneself off
all -(pas)including all forms
of declension
Psalm 10:1-3 James 4:7
Title: OUR BUSY DAYS
Text: LUKE 2:8-10
Date: 12/15/02
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (GOSPEL HOUR)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
(I) Heavy Schedules Must Not Hinder
Our God-given Opportunities
-opportunity to hear spiritual messages
vs8-14
-opportunity to come to the Savior
Jesus Christ vs15-16
-opportunity to witness for the Lord vs17-19
-opportunity to glorify God v20
Title: THINGS THAT SLOW DOWN OUR MISSION PROGRAM
Text: II Thessalonians 3:1
Date: 12/11/02
Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (W.Prayer Meeting)
Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Every Local Church has an intense desire to
broaden her Mission Outreach for the glory of
God. However, we must also guard ourselves from
these things that cause us to slow down:
(I) Questionable Prayer Life
II Thes. 3:1 Luke 18:1
Mat. 26:40-41
-pray for missionaries
(II) Indifference
Phil. 4:15
-unmindful believers
-questionable givings
(III) Questionable Love
II Tim. 4:10 II Cor. 8:7, 8, 23-24
