Title: SOUL WINNER Text: Acts 8:26-31 Date: 2/26/03 Place: Ilagan Baptist Church (WPM) Preacher: Pastor Jose B. Cabajar
Soul winners are the least appreciated people among the winners of today. They are the unpopular winners the world cannot afford to give applause. Every true Christian knows the value of soul winner's presence in the midst of lost and dying people. It's a sad thing but true that soul winning is not much appealing any more to many professing believers. Saved people of our time must show true compassion to the lost. It's high time to be "on Fire" spiritually and not be led by the vanishing appeal of soul winning. The Biblical Qualification of a soul winner as seen in Philip's life:
(I) Sensitivity To Divine Calling -willing to be led by divine direction vs26-29 *obedient to God's calling *Spirit led
(II) Man Of Wisdom The grace of wisdom to: -approach the lost vs30,31 -explain the Scriptures vs32-34 -present Jesus as the only Savior of the world v35 -stir up others to have a clear identity (through baptism) v36 -check clear belief vs37,38
(III) Consistent Spiritual Life -good testimony Acts 6:3-5 -vessel of Truth Acts 8:39,40 Acts 8:5 -minister of God's Grace Acts 6:3 Acts 8:6,7 Acts 8:12,13
Consecrate your life to the Lord and be a soul winner for God's glory.
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: 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
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