GCF Ortigas Sermons

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (January 7, 2024) Communion Series: God the Son, Son of Man Sermon Title: The Savior of Outcasts Main Scripture: Luke 5:27-32 Happy New Year! We start the year by continuing our sermon series on the book of Luke. Let us take a closer look at the salvation of Levi where we are reminded of how Jesus' heart is full of love for those that humankind finds hard to love: s...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (January 7, 2024) Communion Series: God the Son, Son of Man Sermon Title: Hindi ang Matuwid, Kundi ang Makasalanan Main Scripture: Luke 5:27-32 Maligayang bagong taon! Sa pagpapatuloy ng ating serye sa aklat ni Luke, ating pag-aaralan ang kaligtasan ni Levi, isang mahalagang paalala sa puso ni Hesus na puno ng pag-ibig para sa mga taong mahirap mahalin: mga makasalanan....

Light of the World - A Christmas Special (December 10, 2023) In a dark, cruel, unjust world, we will never walk in darkness as long as we walk with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world! Join us as we praise Him with timeless carols and contemporary melodies. And bring your loved ones with you, too! Let us worship Him in spirit and in truth together.  Watch more sermons at https://www.gcf.org.ph/su...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (December 17, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: The Greatest Gift: Salvation by Faith Alone, in Christ Alone Main Scripture: Romans 4:1-5; 4:16-5:2 So much of Christmas has come to revolve around giving and receiving gifts. Let us not forget the One who gave the greatest of all when He gave His life for our salvation: Jesus. Why is it so crucial for us t...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (December 17, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: Ang Pinakadakilang Regalo: Kaligtasan sa Pamamagitan ng Pananampalataya Lamang, Kay Kristo Lamang  Main Scripture: Romans 4:1-5; 4:16-5:2 Sa panahon ngayon, tila ang diwa Pasko umiikot sa pagbibigay at pagtanggap ng mga regalo. Ngunit huwag nating kalimutan ang Siyang nagbigay ng pinakadakilang regalo nang...

Carols of Light: A Christmas Eve Hymn Sing (December 24, 2023) Christmas Sermon 2023 Sermon Title: Knowing the God of Christmas Main Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 What does Christmas teach us about God? Let us look at the three groups of people in the Christmas story and learn more about Him. May we have the right and true picture of the God of Christmas who loved us enough to give us His Son to take our...

Light of a New Dawn: A New Year’s Eve Service (December 31, 2023) New Year’s Eve Sermon 2023 Main Scripture: John 21:1-25 Getting ready for the new year brings times of looking forward with new goals and aspirations while also looking back on God’s faithfulness in the past year. How should our relationship with Jesus affect our outlook on the new year? Let us study how following Jesus should be ac...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (November 26, 2023) Sermon Title: He is the Image of the Invisible God Main Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 As we continue our study of our essential doctrines, it is crucial to include the doctrine of the Trinity and the deity of Jesus Christ. Why is it important to know and understand the truth about the Triune God? What is the importance of believing that Christ is Lord...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (November 1926, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: Si Hesus ang Larawan ng Diyos na Hindi Nakikita Main Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 Sa pagpapatuloy ng ating pag-aaral ng ating mga esensiyal na doktrina, napakahalagang isama ang doktrina ng Trinity at ang pagka-Diyos ni Hesus. Bakit mahalagang malaman at maunawaan ang katotohanan tungkol sa Triune God?...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (December 3, 2023) Communion Series on Luke: God the Son, Son of Man  Sermon Title: The Redeemer’s Authority and Compassion to Heal Main Scripture: Luke 5:12-26 In Jesus's encounters with sick people who needed more than physical healing, He showed not only His divine authority as the Son of God to heal, but also His compassionate heart. This same Messiah still heal...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (December 3, 2023) Communion Series on Luke: God the Son, Son of Man  Sermon Title: Mga Aral Mula sa Isang May-Ketong at Isang Paralitiko Main Scripture: Luke 5:12-26 Sa pagpapatuloy ng ating pag-aaral sa ebanghelyo ayon kay Luke, makikita natin ang pagiging Panginoon ni Hesus sa pamamagitan ng pagpapagaling Niya ng isang may-ketong at isang paralitiko. Sa Kanyang pagpa...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (November 19, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: The Inerrancy of the Bible Main Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-17 As we continue our sermon series, we will take up the four pillars of our church, our essential doctrines. All are equally important, but we will begin with the inerrancy of the Bible. Why is it important to know and understand that God’s Word is...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (November 19, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: Ang Kawalang-Kamalian ng Biblia Main Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-17 Sa pagpapatuloy ng ating maikling serye, pag-aaralan natin ang apat na haliging paniniwala ng ating kapatiran. Mahalaga silang lahat at hindi maaaring ihiwalay sa isa’t-isa, ngunit ating uunahin ang doktrina ng kawalang-mali ng Biblia. Bakit...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (November 12, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: Why Elders and Deacons? Main Scripture: Select Passages Do you know your church family? As we begin a new sermon series, let us understand, appreciate, and pray for the church family that we are all part of, starting with our elders and deacons. Why are they necessary? What is their role? What is the "...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (November 12, 2023) Know Your Family Sermon Series Sermon Title: Bakit ba Elders at Deacons ang Pamumuno ng Iglesia? Main Scripture: Select Passages Kilala mo ba ang pamilya mo sa iglesia? Sa panimula ng ating bagong sermon series, ating unawain, pahalagahan, at ipagdasal ang mga miyembro ng iglesia na kinabibilangan nating lahat, simula sa ating elders at deacons. Baki...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (November 4, 2023) Communion Series on Luke: God the Son, Son of Man Sermon Title: Ang Makapangyarihang Pangingisda ng mga Hinirang ng Panginoon Main Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Malinaw na inilahad ni Luke ang isang maayos na salaysay ng buhay na ating Panginoon Hesus na nagpapatunay na Siya ang Mesias at Tagapagligtas ng buong daigdig. Ating tingnan ang makapangyarihang pag...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (November 4, 2023) Communion Series on Luke: God the Son, Son of Man Sermon Title: A Disciple Is as a Disciple Does Main Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Jesus gathers ordinary people to be His disciples. As Christians, we are called to leave aside everything that hinders us from truly following Him. Let us look at how His first disciples responded to Jesus’s call to follow Him. W...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (October 29, 2023) The One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Pray for One Another Main Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 What happens when we pray for one another? We carry each other's burdens, share each other's joys, strengthen our faith together, and grow deeper in our relationship with our Savior. Praying for others shifts the focus from ourselves and on...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (October 29, 2023) One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Ipanalangin ang Isa’t Isa Main Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 Ano ang mangyayari kapag nananalangin tayo para sa isa't isa? Dinadala natin ang mga pasanin ng isa't isa, pinagsasaluhan natin ang kagalakan ng isa't isa, tumitibay ang ating pananampalataya, at mas lumalalim ang ating kaugnayan sa...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (October 22, 2023) One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Huwag Magsalita ng Masama sa Isa’t Isa Main Scripture: James 4:11; 5:9 Ano ang nakakasira ng samahan sa isang kapatiran? Ang pagsasalita ng masama sa isa't isa na nag-uugat sa pagiging makasarili at maka-sanlibutan. Ating tiyakin na tayong lahat ay tumalikod na sa kaaway at kumapit na kay Kristo Hes...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (October 22, 2023) The One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Don’t Slander One Another Main Scripture: James 4:11-12 Sometimes gossip is disguised as "concern" for a brother or sister in church. But in reality, it's speaking evil of others and it harms our relationships with one another and does not please the Lord. What will it take for us to ma...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (October 15, 2023) One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Magtapatan Kayo sa Isa’t Isa Main Scripture: James 5:14-16 Nagdarasal ka ba para sa kagalingan? Ang taimtim na panalangin ng isang taong matuwid ay makapangyarihan dahil siya ay tumatawag sa Diyos Amang nasa langit na puspos ng walang hanggang pag-ibig at kapangyarihan. Ngunit mahalagang tandaan: ang pan...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (October 15, 2023) The One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Confess to One Another Main Scripture: James 5:14-16 Are you praying for healing? A righteous person's earnest prayer has great power because it calls on a heavenly Father who is full of infinite love and power. But it is important to remember: prayer is not magic. Let us look at what God's...

GCF Ortigas English Sermon (October 8, 2023) The One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Encourage One Another Main Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 When we are in situations that discourage us in the present and make us anxious about the future, how do we find it in ourselves to lift each other up and encourage one another? Let us take heart, be steadfast, and remember the hope we have in...

GCF Ortigas Filipino Sermon (October 8, 2023) One Another Commands of the Bible Sermon Title: Hikayatin Natin Ang Isa’t Isa Main Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18; Hebrews 10:25 Mahirap ang buhay Kristiyano at marami tayong sinasalubong na mga hamon sa ating mundo at kultura. Ngunit hindi tayo kailangan manlupaypay at manghina. Bilang magkakapatid kay Kristo Hesus, hikayatin natin ang isa’t-isa dahi...