Grace Testament Church Podcast

Many people pray for God’s blessings—and there’s nothing wrong with that. Scripture itself teaches us to ask for God’s favor, provision, and grace. But Psalm 67 reminds us that God’s blessings were never meant to stop with us. God blesses His people so that His ways may be known on earth and His salvation among all nations. We are blessed not merely for comfort, success, or personal gain, but for...

Why do many Christians remain stuck in the same struggles even after coming to Christ? In this compelling message from GTC Fusion, Dr. Manric Tan Pascual unpacks the difference between being broken by sin and experiencing the brokenness that God uses to transform His people. Through the lives of Samson and Mary, discover how God uses surrender, accountability, and worship to bring healing, wholene...

What does it truly mean to be like Jesus? Many people think strength and gentleness are opposites. Yet when we look at Christ, we see both perfectly displayed. Isaiah’s prophecy paints a picture of the coming Messiah as One who is remarkably tender toward people and unwaveringly tough in fulfilling the will of God. In this message, Pastor Rafy Panlilio explores two Christlike qualities every belie...

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives… to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” — Luke 4:18 What does true freedom really mean? In this powerful message from our “Season of the Spirit” series, Pastor Rafy Panlilio explains the difference between freedom from sin and the world’s idea of freedom to sin. Through Scripture, this message reveals how J...

In Part 3 of the Season of the Spirit series, Ps. Rafy Panlilio teaches on spiritual maturity through 1 Corinthians 14:20 and other key passages, reminding believers that growth in Christ is not just emotional, physical, or intellectual—it is deeply spiritual. Using the idea of “The Child in You,” the message explains how immaturity can still manifest in relationships, ministry, work, and everyday...

In Part 2 of the Season of the Spirit series, Rafy Panlilio teaches from 2 Corinthians 3–4 about the transforming and life-giving ministry of the Holy Spirit. The message, preached last May 10, 2026, highlighted that life under the leading of the Holy Spirit becomes more meaningful, complete, and aligned with God’s design. Unlike external religion, the ministry of the Spirit works internally—trans...

Grace Testament Church begins its brand-new series, Season of the Spirit, with a message centered on Ephesians 4:1–3 and the call for believers to walk in unity through Christlike character and shared ministry. In this message, Rafy Panlilio reminds the church that unity is not built on perfection, but on humility, patience, forgiveness, and love. As believers continue to grow in Christ, the chall...

In Part 3 of the Resurrection series, Rafy Panlilio unpacks Mark 12:18 –27, where Jesus confronts wrong thinking about life after death. The message highlights a crucial truth: many errors about eternity come from what we do not know and what we fail to see. Jesus makes it clear—God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. And when our spiritual vision is corrected, our priorities, decisions...

What does it really mean to live a resurrected life? In this message from Romans 6:3–4, Ps. Rafy Panlilio reminds us that Christianity is not just about outward symbols—but an inward transformation brought by Christ. Baptism does not save—it points to what has already happened inside us. Just like a wedding ring symbolizes a covenant, our new life reflects what Jesus has done in our hearts. At the...

What makes Christianity different from every other belief system? It stands on one truth: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Rafy Panlilio brings us back to the foundation of our faith through 1 Corinthians 15:3–8. The resurrection is not just a story we remember once a year—it is the very core of what we believe and the reason we have hope today. In this...

In this message, Pastor Rod de Guzman unpacks Joshua 3:5 and reveals a powerful truth:“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Many of us are praying for a “new season”—breakthrough in life, family, career, or ministry. But before the “tomorrow” of God comes, there is a call for preparation today. Through the journey of Israel—from wilderness to the edge of...

Before stepping into a new season, God calls us to graduate from the old. Last March 15, 2026, Pastor Rafy Panlilio reminded us that Israel’s season of exile was not wasted—it was a time of learning. And every true “graduate” in God’s Kingdom carries two marks:1. What you’ve learned — Faith and FaithfulnessLife is not sustained by what we have, but by what God says (Deuteronomy 8:3). True maturity...

As the New Season series continues, Pastor Rafy Panlilio delivers Part 4 titled “Entry to the New Season,” drawing from Ezra 1:1–5 and reminding believers that God actively moves to bring His people into the next chapter of their lives. The message begins with the fulfillment of God’s promise after Israel’s 70-year exile in Babylon. At the appointed time, God stirred the spirit of King Cyrus of Pe...

As Grace Testament Church continues the New Season series, Pastor Rafy Panlilio delivers a message titled “Life in God’s Hands,” reminding believers that every season of life—whether difficult or hopeful—remains under the sovereign care of God. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:10 –14, the message examines Israel's experience during their 70-year exile in Babylon. Though the exile resulted from disobed...

As Grace Testament Church continues the New Season series, Pastor Rafy Panlilio brings a timely reminder from Isaiah 43:18 : “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”In this message, Pastor Rafy explains that while remembering can help us learn, there are moments when forgetting becomes part of healing. Many people remain stuck in yesterday—held captive by past failures, painful experi...

Grace Testament Church celebrates 70 years of God’s faithfulness. In this anniversary message, Ps. Rafy Panlilio reflects on the biblical significance of the number seventy and what it means for the church today. Drawing from Daniel 9:24 and Jeremiah 29:10, the message reminds us that in Scripture, seventy often marks the completion of a season in God’s timeline — and the beginning of a new one. A...

As Grace Testament Church continues its 70th anniversary celebration, Week 2 carries a timely message titled “New Season,” preached by Pastor Rafy Panlilio from Isaiah 61:1–4. Looking back at Israel’s 70-year exile, the prophet Isaiah declared that after a season of discipline would come a season of favor. That promise ultimately finds its fulfillment in Christ—the One who brings restoration, righ...

Life is full of transitions—and many people are not prepared for them. While change is inevitable, growth is always a choice. In this message, Pastor Zuriel Jacob Fermin reminds us that seasons of transition are not meant to replace us, but to refine us. Preaching from Deuteronomy 8, this message teaches that God uses transitions to shape our hearts, deepen our dependence on Him, and remind us of...

Life does not always unfold the way we expect. There are seasons marked by hardship, injustice, and painful setbacks—what the Bible story of Joseph clearly shows. But this message reminds us that God’s people are not defined by their plight. In “Not by Plight,” Pastor Rafy Panlilio teaches that even in difficult and unfair situations, God remains present, purposeful, and at work. Drawing from the...

In the third installment of the Happy No Year series, Pastor Darwin Cuadro teaches a powerful lesson from Genesis 27 through the life of Jacob: that God’s promises are not fulfilled by human force, manipulation, or self-effort—but by the Spirit of God. “Not By Might” confronts the tendency to force outcomes, rush God’s timing, or rely on human ability. Through Jacob’s story, we are reminded that l...

Grace Testament Church continues the “Happy No Year” series with the message “Not by Fright,” anchored on Genesis 26:23–25 . This message reminds us that while saying “no” often sounds negative, learning to say no to fear is one of the most freeing decisions we can make.   The Bible repeatedly calls God’s people to live without fea — “fear not” appears throughout Scripture—because fear does not co...

As we begin the year, Grace Testament Church launches a new message series titled “Happy No Year.” This series challenges the idea that happiness always comes from saying “yes” to every opportunity, desire, or visible advantage. Sometimes, the most faithful—and joyful—decision is learning when to say no . In Part 1: “Not by Sight,” the message is anchored on Genesis 13 and 2 Corinthians 5:7 , remi...

As Grace Testament Church closes the year, Pastor Rafy Panlilio delivers a timely and faith-filled message titled “Christmuch Seasons."   In this message, we are reminded that while seasons change and celebrations pass, our faith in Christ must not be seasonal. Christmas may end, but our walk with Jesus should deepen in every season of life.   Pastor Rafy calls believers to carry three enduri...

Christ In You Part 3 // Pastor Rafy PanlilioDecember 21, 2025Matthew 1:21–25; Colossians 1:27–29Christmas reminds us that Jesus is Immanuel—God with us. But the Gospel does not stop there. In Christ In You Part 3, we are reminded that while Jesus was with us in the flesh for a season, God’s greater purpose is that Christ now lives in us. Anchored on Colossians 1:27–29, this message explains how Ch...

What does it really mean when the Bible says “Christ in you, the hope of glory”?In Part 2 of the Christ In You series, Ps. Rafy Panlilio explains not only what Christ in you is, but what Christ in you calls for. Anchored on Colossians 1:27 –28, the message highlights two clear results of Christ dwelling in a believer’s life: missions and maturity. First, Christ in you calls for missions. If Jesus...