ZCRC Imus Podcast

What parallel can be drawn between Isaiah 5 and John 15 regarding the concept of the vineyard of God, and what significance does it hold for understanding the role of believers in producing good fruits? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 13th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Isaiah 5:1-7 and John 15:5-11 Sermon Points: 1. The Lord’s Beloved Firs...

What is the official title of Jesus, and how does it relate to the calling of Christians? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 12th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Matthew 3:13-17; 1 Peter 2:1-12; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 12 Sermon Points: 1. This calling in the past 2. This calling in Christ 3. This calling in the church Sermon Manusc...

What were the consequences of the evil and wicked shepherds of Israel in the Old Testament and where can we find the good shepherd? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 12th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Ezekiel 34:1-5a, 11-16 and John 10:14-16; Matthew 25:31-34,41 Sermon Points: 1. Evil Shepherds Scattered the Sheep 2. The Good Shepherd Gat...

Why did the Lord Jesus come into the world? As Paul says in 1st Timothy 1:15, Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Zion Covenant Reformed Church 11th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Psalms 25 and 1 Timothy 1:12 – 2:6 ; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 11 Sermon Points: 1. The Lord Jesus is our Savior. 2. He is our only Sa...

What is the significance of Zion according to Scripture: a place, a building, or a people? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 11th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Psalm 48 and Hebrews 12:18-24, 28-29 Sermon Points: 1. Where the LORD Dwells With His People Forever 2. Kings Surrounded Mount Zion But are Shattered 3. Mount Zion Reaches to the End...

How does God govern the world according to the concept of 'Providence'? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 10th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: Genesis 37 ; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 10 Sermon Points: 1. What is Providence? 2. Truths which flow from Providence 3. The wonderful comfort of Providence Sermon Manuscript: https:/...

How does the concept of the church as a kingdom encompass both present reality and future promise? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 10th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon by Rev. Lance Filio Sermon Text/s: Psalm 78:2 and Matthew 13:36-43 Sermon Points: 1. The Church as a Kingdom is Already and Not Yet 2. The Church as a Kingdom is Inaugurated and Consummated Sermon Manuscript: https://zcrc...

What does the confession state about the relationship between God the Father and His chosen children regarding creation, bringing, and keeping? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 9th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Exodus 19:1-6 ; Isaiah 43:1-7 ; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 9 Sermon Points: 1. He made us for Himself 2. He brought us to...

What is being looked forward as the ultimate promised land for God's people? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 9th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: Joshua 21:43, 45; Judges 21:25; 2 Chronicles 36:15-20; Psalm 78:56-72; Isaiah 6:4, 7-8 Sermon Points: 1. The Holy Nation Received All of God’s Promise 2. Yet They Tested and Rebelled Against...

What theological concept is evidenced in both the mighty works and the simple word of God according to the confession? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 8th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Acts 2:22-42 ; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 8 Sermon Points: 1. Evident in the mighty works of God 2. Evident in the simple word of God Sermon Manu...

How do the sins of the Israelites in the wilderness serve as lessons for us today? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 8th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Psalm 106 (excerpts) and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Sermon Points: 1. They Had Christ the Spiritual Rock 2. Still, They Desired Evil 3. Because They Were Overtaken by Temptation Sermon Manuscript:...

What are the essential components of true faith, emphasizing both assured knowledge and a knowing assurance? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 7th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: John 3:1-21; Romans 11:11-36 ; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 7 Sermon Points: True faith consists of: 1. An assured knowledge 2. A knowing assurance Sermon Manu...

How does the narrative of Israel's redemption from slavery in Egypt and God's command for them to serve Him without fear resonate with the concept of redemption and fearless service in our own lives today? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 7th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Exodus 2:23-25; 15:13, 17 and Luke 1:68-79; Romans 6:16-18...

What attributes define Jesus Christ as the perfect and promised Mediator according to the confession? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 6th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 6 Sermon Points: 1. The perfect Mediator 2. The promised Mediator Sermon Manuscript: https://zcrcimus.org/librar...

How does the message in 1 John 2:1-6 reveal the key to living a victorious life anchored in Christ? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 6th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon by Rev. Kirby Figueras Sermon Text/s: 1 John 2:1-6 Sermon Points: 1. Victorious Assurance (vv. 1-2) 2. Vital Abiding (vv. 3-6) Sermon Manuscript: https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/see-where-the-great-redeemer-stands Ac...

What does the Gospel of Jesus Christ reveal about the only path to salvation, including the remarkable destination it offers, the significant obstacle one encounters along this path, and the exclusive means by which this salvation is attainable? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 5th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Acts 16:11-18; Heidelberg Cat...

How do the lives of Abraham, Sarah, and Lot, as foreigners or natives, reflect the longing for citizenship in a heavenly city designed by God before the world's creation? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 5th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: Genesis 12:1-5a and Hebrews 11:8-11, 13-15 Sermon Points: 1. Foreigners on Earth 2. Citizens of H...

How does the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's response to their disobedience in the Garden of Eden serve as a reflection of the human tendency to make excuses? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 4th Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Romans 2:1-11; 3:1-8; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 4 Sermon Points: 1. Our total accountability 2. G...

How does the concept of Noah's ark being an "ark of salvation" as a foreshadow of Jesus Christ relate to the idea that Noah's family of shipbuilders represents the entire church as God's covenant people? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 4th Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Genesis 6:5-8, 13, 17-19; 7:23-24 and Matthew 24...

In Genesis 2:15, “The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” How does that make the first church on earth? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 3rd Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Isagani Ong Sermon Text/s: Genesis 2:8-10, 15-17; 3:8, 23-24; Ezekiel 28:11-15 and Revelation 21:1-3; 22:1-3 Sermon Points: 1. The Garden is God’s Temple...

How does reflecting on our past, understanding how we have become what we are, and acknowledging the extent of our fallen state lead us to stand amazed at God's grace? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 3rd Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Charley Oracion Sermon Text/s: Genesis 1:1,2; 26-31 and John 3:1-8; Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 3 Sermon Points: 1. How it w...

Ating alamin ang apat na kasinungalingan na palagiang sinasabi sa atin ng mundo. “I can love God and live how I want.” “Jesus has fulfilled the law, so I don’t have to keep it.” “I’m not really that bad.” “All the answers to our questions can be found in this world.” Zion Covenant Reformed Church 2nd Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Ronald Fernando Sermon Text/s: 1 Joh...

In the parable in Matthew 13, we learn that the fertile soil of regenerated hearts, where the seed of God's Word takes root, is the one that flourishes, and yields abundant fruit. And the church as a kingdom, as a collective of regenerated hearts, mirrors the receptive soil of the Sower's field. Zion Covenant Reformed Church 2nd Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon by Rev. Lance Fi...

Lord’s Day 1 summarizes the contents of the entire Catechism and introduces a word which will resurface time and again, namely, the word comfort. The first question sets the tone for the whole book. It asks: “What is your only comfort in life and death?” Zion Covenant Reformed Church 1st Lord's Day 2024 • Vesper Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Andy Domondon Sermon Text/s: Isaiah 40:1-11; Heid...

How did Jesus' brothers humiliate him? How did the world hate Jesus? And how does Jesus remain faithful? Zion Covenant Reformed Church 1st Lord's Day 2024 • Morning Service Sermon Delivery by Elder Justin Vicedo Sermon Text/s: Deuteronomy 16:1-17 and John 7:1-9 Sermon Points: 1. How Jesus’ brothers humiliated Him 2. How the world hated Him 3. How He remained faithful Sermon Manuscript: ⁠ h...