by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Salvation is God’s free gift to the world. We don’t need to obey any set of do’s and don’ts to obtain it, we simply accept it by faith. Salvation is not a religion. There is no one religion that can save any person, because religion is all about rules, do’s and don’ts, which no one can completely observe. Salvation is not a religion, salvation is a relationship. True faith is a relationship with God. Matthew 4:19 records Jesus’s invitation to a pair of brothers by the Sea of Galilee. When they were casting their nets into the sea, He said to them, “Come, follow me! I will make you fishers of men.” And immediately they left […]

By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung The word ‘eulogy’ comes from the Greek words ‘eu’ which means good, and ‘logy’ meaning words. Eulogy means good words. Let us stop speaking toxic words and begin to speak words which bless other people, words that build them up. What are good words then? Let me suggest six types of good words we can learn to speak: 1. Appreciation To express the good things you know about a person. 2. Acceptance To let others know you accept them, even admire them. 3. Approval To say “Okay, go ahead.” 4. Affection To communicate your love so others may know. 5. Affirmation To encourage someone by confirming that their actions/words/thoughts are good. 6. Admiration To give others […]

By Ptr. Mike Cariño 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take nor sit in the company of mockers. Sermon outline available at michaelcarino.com

by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung If you have ever joined a Rotary Club, you know that they practice a so-called Four Way Test: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? This is a very good test. Today, we will learn from the Bible Four Spiritual Tests. Is it alright for Christians to use Facebook? May they watch movies? Should they trade stocks? Thousands of years ago, such things did not exist at all, but the Truth is eternal, and the Truth has laid down principles for everything. We are allowed to do anything which passes these Four Spiritual Tests: 1. […]