Grace Christian Church of the Philippines

This One was Born in Zion // Psalm 87 // Dr. Steven Guest

Psalm 87 gives a beautiful picture of the kind of people God is building, people from every background, every nation, every story, brought together by His grace. It reminds us that no one is too far from God, and that His mission is bigger than we often realize. It also challenges us to see the people around us differently, not as interruptions or strangers, but as people deeply known and pursued by Him.
This message is a timely reminder that we’re not just living for the present, but for a coming day when people from every nation will worship together before God.

Breaking Dawn #11: Expect the Unexpected // Isaiah 32:9-20 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

It’s easy to assume that what we have today will always be there tomorrow. Stability can quietly turn into complacency, and before we know it, God is no longer at the center, only someone we turn to when things go wrong.This message is a needed reminder that life can change faster than we expect. We are called not to live in fear, but to live awake, prepared, and grounded in something deeper than our circumstances.As we face uncertainty, the question is not just how ready we are for change, but who we are holding on to when it comes.Watch the full sermon and reflect on what it means to trust a God who never changes, even when everything else does.

Breaking Dawn #10: Best of the Best // Isaiah 25:1-26:4 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

God doesn’t just provide enough, He provides the best of the best.
This week's passage shows us a picture of what God gives to those who trust Him: complete protection, abundant provision, salvation and eternal life, and perfect peace. It’s a reminder that our view of God is often too small. We tend to see Him through what we lack or struggle with right now, but Scripture pulls us into something much bigger, what He is already preparing, and what He has already secured for those who belong to Him.
This message invites us to rethink where we place our trust, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.

The Rapture: Hoax, Hype, or Hope? // 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 // Dr. Jeff Kinley

There’s no shortage of bad news in the world, and it can leave you feeling unsettled about what’s ahead. But the Bible points us to something steady, a future that is secure, and a hope that isn’t based on circumstances. This message unpacks what Scripture says about the rapture and why it was meant to bring clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose for how we live today.

Breaking Dawn #9: There Will Be a Day // Isaiah 14:1-27 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

We don’t often think about eternity in our everyday decisions, but it quietly shapes what really matters.
This message reminds us that there will be a day when God makes things right, when every life moves toward its eternal destination, when pride is brought low, and when His plans fully unfold. It’s both comforting and sobering, especially for the things that feel unfair, uncertain, or out of our control.
Sometimes we just need to pause and remember, what we’re living for now will echo far beyond today.

The Other Mary // Matthew 27; Mark 15-16; Luke 8; John 19-20 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

While others walked away, Mary Magdalene stayed. At the cross, at the tomb, and in her grief, she kept seeking Jesus, and in that seeking, she encountered the risen Lord.
Her story shows what a transformed life looks like. It serves, it stays, it seeks, and it shares what it has seen.
The resurrection doesn’t only change what we believe. It changes how we live.

Don't Miss the Moment // John 12:1-8 // Min. Kenneth Sy

Some moments carry more weight than others, and you don’t always get them twice.In John 12, Mary responds to Jesus with a kind of devotion that is costly, personal, and immediate. In the same room, someone else sounds spiritual but completely misses what matters most. It is a quiet but honest picture of how easy it is to look devoted while holding back the heart.This message is a reminder to slow down and ask what our devotion is really centered on, and whether we are responding to God when it matters, not later, not someday, but now.

Breaking Dawn #8: Everlasting Praise // Isaiah 12:1-6 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

One day, we’ll stand before God and praise Him fully. But we don’t have to wait to start praising Him. Not when His grace is already at work, His salvation is already present, His goodness is already around us, and His greatness is already over everything we face.

Breaking Dawn #7: Reign of the King // Isaiah 11:1-16 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

We live in a world where trust is hard to give. Leaders disappoint, systems feel unfair, and peace can feel fragile. Isaiah 11 paints a very different picture: a King who understands completely, judges rightly, protects fully, and makes a way for everyone to come near. Not distant, not biased, not uncertain. A ruler who sees clearly and leads well.This message walks through what Jesus' future reign will look like, and why that actually matters for how we live today. Because if this is the kind of King He is, then trusting Him isn’t blind, it’s reasonable.

Breaking Dawn #6: Stay Focused! // Isaiah 8:1–9:7 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

When pressure rises, it becomes easy to listen to the loudest voices or look for security in things that cannot truly hold us. Isaiah 8–9 brings us back to a different starting point. Instead of reacting to the noise around us, we are invited to refocus on who God is, return to His Word for guidance, and remember that the light of Christ still pierces the darkest moments. When we see God clearly again, fear loses its grip and lasting joy comes back into view.This message is a reminder that even when the world feels chaotic, God’s promises are steady, and His victory is never in doubt.

Breaking Dawn #5: Trust in God Alone // Isaiah 7:1-25 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Fear has a way of making threats look bigger than they really are, but God’s power surpasses every threat and His presence changes how we face them.
 
This sermon walks through what it means to trust God when people disappoint you, when alliances shift, and when quick solutions seem more practical than faith. It reminds us that real security is not found in strategies or strong personalities, but in the unchanging character of God.
 
If you’ve been carrying worry, this message helps you see your situation in a different light and invites you to anchor your trust where it will not collapse.

Life's Greatest Asset // Proverbs 3:13-26 // Rev. JP Lim

We live in a world that is loud with information, yet it's still remarkably easy to feel stuck or restless. It turns out that having all the information in the world does not actually give us a steady heart or a clear path forward.This message looks at why wisdom is the single most valuable thing we can pursue. It is not just a luxury for a few people; it is the actual operating system for how life was designed to work. When we stop chasing the next quick fix and start aligning our daily choices with God's blueprint, we begin to experience something deeper than success, real peace, steady confidence, and clarity in the middle of uncertainty.If you have ever felt restless despite having enough, or unsure despite having options, this message is for you.

Interview with a Man in Hell // Luke 16:19-31 // Dr. David Dean

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells a story that unsettles our assumptions. A rich man who seemed blessed in life ends up in torment; a poor beggar who suffered ends up in comfort. The contrast forces us to ask hard questions about what really matters and what lasts.
This message walks through the reality of eternity, the limits of miracles, and the urgency of responding to God’s Word while we still can. It is sobering, but it is also clarifying. It reminds us that comfort is not the same as security, and that knowing Scripture is not the same as trusting Christ.

Breaking Dawn #4: Please Use Me // Isaiah 6:1-13 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Serving God can be tiring when our motives get mixed up or when our hearts drift. Isaiah’s encounter with God reminds us that lasting, faithful service starts with being with Him first, offering ourselves willingly, and staying obedient even when fruit seems unseen.

Breaking Dawn #3: Tipping Point // Isaiah 5:1-30 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

God doesn’t give rules to limit our joy, but to help us flourish. This sermon explores why God disciplines, what it shows about His heart, and how we can stay connected to the life He provides, so our lives produce lasting fruit.