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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 3:1-24 ​The Apostle John was present during the famous “Last Supper” to hear Jesus declare: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” No wonder love forms such a centerpiece of John’s theology. Assoc. Pastor Henjie Pimenta takes us throug...

The First Epistle of John 1 John 3 SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 3:1-24 ​The Apostle John was present during the famous “Last Supper” to hear Jesus declare: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” No wonder love forms such a centerpiece of John’s theology. Assoc. Pa...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 2: 1-29 Christ Our Advocate 2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandme...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 1:1-10 With this message, we begin a new sermon series studying together the first epistle of John to the Early Church, progressing through one chapter per week. This inspired letter gives lessons on how to LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S LOVE. John wrote to believers living through a time of persecution, confusion, and growing division even among Christians about the essentials...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 41:1-17 In this concluding message of our “PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE” sermon series, Pastor Court looks at Psalm 41 and one of the most challenging experiences of life: major illness. In this psalm of David, the situation includes the further aggravation of enemies who malign and, even worse, a friend who betrays. Yet through it all, the overarching assurance of the psalmist is...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 40:1-17 Psalm 40, yet another Psalm of David in our “PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE” sermon series, affirms the Father’s faithfulness to His people to see them through times of trouble & trial. Here the psalmist affirms, “I waited patiently for the LORD &... He heard my cry” (v1). The psalmist notably describes real praise for their delivering God as including effusive worshi...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 3:11 Preacher: Bruno Alge Series: Year of Perseverance June 11, 2023 at 11:00:00 AM

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 32:1-11 As we continue our series on PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE, we come to Psalm 32, a psalm of David that confronts the problem of silence about sin. But the alternative (making a clean breast of things through clear confession) brings both the comfort of Christ and the clarity of God’s holy counsel into our lives. Through our confession, God thus equips us all the more to pers...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 4:1-8 ​We begin our new sermon series on “PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE” with an examination of Psalm 4 and its prayer of trust in God at all times. This psalm of David carries the king’s character of persevering in prayer through all times of trial & troubles, offering assurance that the Lord hears our cries to Him. As we pray this poem of trust, we’re reminded that God alone b...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Mga Awit 4: 1-8 ​Damdaming Nag-aalanganin o Oras ng Panalangin (Feeling hesitated or Prayer Time) 1. Kay Yahweh ang takbuhan at hingahan (To Yahweh, whom one unbosom his feeling) 2. Kay Yahweh Manahan at tumahan (Dwell on Yahweh) 3. Kay Yahweh walang maihahambing, pag-ibig Niya ay umaapaw sa lambing. (To Yahweh nothing can be compared, His Love is overflowing with tenderness) 4. Ka...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:1-22 In this fourth & final message of our spring sermon series on the book of II Timothy, we find an effective summary by the Apostle to his protégé Timothy of how, even when facing life-threatening circumstances, believers need to be ready at all times to Persevere Like Paul--that is, to carry on with confident faith as we proclaim God's truth "in season...

Si Eliseo at ang Sunamita 8 Minsan, si Eliseo'y pumunta sa Sunem. May isang mayamang babae roon at siya'y inanyayahang kumain sa kanila. Mula noon, doon siya kumakain tuwing pupunta sa lugar na iyon. 9 Sinabi ng babae sa kanyang asawa, “Natitiyak kong isang banal na lingkod ng Diyos ang taong ito. 10 Bakit di natin siya ipagpagawa ng isang silid para matuluyan niya tuwing pupunta rito? Big...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Revelation 13:1-9; Psalm 103:1-5 ​PCF-LA is honored to once again host Pastor Joemarie Sulmaca in our pulpit. In addition to being Supervisor of the Western Visayas District of Foursquare Philippines, Pastor Joe also serves as senior pastor of Restoration Life Center Church in Iloilo City. In this communion service, Pastor Joe shares from the Book of Revelation and from the Psalms...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 In Part Three of our series on II Timothy, we hear the Apostle Paul's warning that "everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Tim 3:12 ). In order in order to Persevere Like Paul, we will need to "Withstand the Wicked" while we hold tightly to the truth of God. In this third chapter of his letter, Paul he...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timoteo 3:1-17 1. Mga inaasahan sa huling kapanahuan. (Realistic expectation of the Last Days) 2 Timoteo 3:1-9 2. Pamumuhay para sa Diyos sa isang lipunan na walang Diyos. (Living for God in a Godless Society) 2 Timoteo 3:10 -17 Preacher: Pastora Blanche Sermon Title: PAG-UNAWA SA MUNDONG KINABIBILANGAN NATIN Date: 04/30/2023 | Time: 8:30 am Sermon Notes

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:1-26 In Part Two of our series on II Timothy, we see that in order to Persevere Like Paul, we need to know, apply, & proclaim the word of God in our lives. In the second chapter of Paul's letter to his pastoral protégé Timothy, the apostle utilizes the metaphors of a soldier, an athlete, a worker, and even household articles, along with an Early Christian hymn,...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timoteo 2: 1-26 A. Ang Salita nang Dyos ay magligligtas sa atin sa mga huwand na guro. (God's Word Protect us from False Teachers) -2 Timoteo 2: 16-18 B. Ang Salita nang Dyos ay syang lumilinis sa atin. (God's Word Purify Us) 2 Timoteo 2: 21-22 C. Ang Salita nang Dyos ay Nabibigay nang Tamang Direksyon sa ating buhay. (God's Word Gives Direction to our Path) 2 Timoteo...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Beginning our sermon series on the book of Second Timothy, we find the Apostle Paul imprisoned in Rome and advising his protégé Timothy, now pastoring the church in Ephesus founded by Paul, how to hold strong to the faith & continue to proclaim the gospel truth despite the growing influence of heretical teachers threatening to take root in the church. In what i...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 1:76-79; Matthew 28:1-8; Hebrews 7:15 -25 Every Easter we celebrate again Jesus' Resurrection from the grave by "the power of an indestructible life" (Hebrews 7:16 ). In our Resurrection Sunday message for 2023 & the Year of Perservance, Pastor Court concludes his Passion Week Sermon Series on "Passionate Perseverance" with a focus on the perseverin...

Mag Awit 32:8-9   Preacher: Pastor Art Cabrera  Series: 2023 - The Year of Perseverance   Date: 1/08/2023   |    Time: 8:30 am Tagalog Sermon Slides

SCRIPTURE TEXTS: Habakkuk 2:1-4; Hebrews 10:32-39   As we ring in the New Year on Sunday January 1st, 2023, Pastor Court officially announces 2023 as "The Year of Perseverance" for PCF-LA. As a congregation, each year the Lord guides us in a spiritual point of special focus for our lives and times. In the midst of "Five Years of Purpose," this New Year of Perseverance calls us to press o...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 2:13-23   The Christmas holiday corresponds also to the end of one year on the calendar & turning the page to a New Year ahead. Likewise, the arrival of Jesus as a baby in Bethlehem is the fulfillment of one set of promises but also the beginning of another cycle of patient expectation, for all He will do in His earthly life & ministry. And immediately, the Hol...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 2:21-40   Our annual Christmas Eve candle lighting service in our sanctuary (& streaming live online) is when we gather as a family of faith to conclude the season of Advent. We'll celebrate the arrival of our Lord with Christmas worship and a message from Pastor Court on finding God’s “Patience in a Silent Night.” We’ll conclude our service hour with the lighting of...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12   Every year at Christmastime, while most of us are gearing up for festivities with family & friends, some among us experience tremendous emotional challenges: the first Christmas without a loved one, yet another Christmas alone, or sometimes just the challenge of awaiting an answer from God in the seemingly interminable burden of the present moment...

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20  Some of our favorite Christmastime images are postcard-perfect scenes of quaintly lit cabins in the snow & families lounging in the warm glow of a fireside. Yet despite these visions of calm & quiet, our holiday season reality often presents us with pressure & HURRY: the rush & crush of shopping, traffic on the roads, demands of parties &a...