Grace Christian Church of the Philippines

Gender Identity: Can I Be What I Feel? // Genesis 1:27 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

It is important to understand the complex issue of gender identy from both the biblical and secular worldviews to engage in impactful conversations. Central to this issue is the question: Can I be what I feel? How would you answer?

War in Israel: A Biblical Perspective // Genesis 13, 15; Revelation 5, 12 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

As with all things and especially with passionate topics such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict where differing perspectives and opinions can divide, it is very important for a follower of Jesus to look in the Bible and see these issues through the lenses of God’s attributes, to know what God has done in the past, is doing in the present, and will do in the future.

I Can, But Should I? // 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 10:23-33 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

For many followers of Jesus, the freedom we have in Christ is synonymous with the ability to make our own decisions and choose our own path in life and to do whatever we want, whenever we want. But Scripture reminds us that “All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up.” (1 Corinthians 10:23, NASB). We know that in matters of biblical truth, there can be no compromise. But how do we navigate the gray areas? When dealing with matters not directly addressed in the Bible such as the type of music you listen to, the movies you watch, smoking, gaming, or drinking alcohol, how do we discern the answer to “I can, but should I?”

Glimpses of Glory // Zephaniah 3:9-13 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Knowing God’s plans for the future teaches us how to live in the present. Scripture gives us glimpses of glory that God has in store for us in the future to encourage us to live rightly in the midst of earthly chaos and problems and to remind us that our eyes should be pointed heavenward.

Pursuing God’s Presence in Our Lives // Exodus 33:1-23 // Rev. Victor Ramoy

God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere; and for those who have placed their trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, there is an assurance that God is with us always. But because God is also holy, it means that while we can never be out of God's reach, we can lose His favor and damage our relationship with Him if we sin, and this should be the greatest fear of a follower of Jesus. A profound and intimate encounter between Moses, the Israelites, and God in Exodus 33 serves as a powerful reminder of how we can pursue God's presence in our lives.

Four Mandates for the Christ Follower // Colossians 4:2-6 // Rev. Mike Van Prooyen

For people who call themselves followers of Jesus, God’s Word is not simply a book of guidelines. What is written is expected to be lived out. In Colossians 4:2-6 there are four mandates all followers of Jesus must follow.
 
*Correction on 16:14 - verse read is 2 Corinthians 11:3

When Your Dream Turns into a Nightmare // Genesis 37-40 // Dr. Tom Roxas

We all have hopes and dreams of how life should or could be, and expectations of how it will come to fruition. But at some point in our lives, our dreams seem to turn into nightmares. What can we do when our dreams turn into nightmares, especially as a follower of Jesus?

A Price to Pay // Luke 9:23-26 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

There's a question every Christian needs to answer, and the answer will determine whether the local church will be known as a church that follows Jesus.

I Want What You Have // Exodus 20:17 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

In this achievement culture we live in, we are never satisfied, we want what others have, and we think that everyone in the world has the same desires we do. This is the sin of coveting, an act so sinister that can lead to the destruction of our lives. Here are important principles to help you identify and deal with covetousness in your life.

Relationship Rules with God // Exodus 20:1-6 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

This sermon discusses and explores three crucial relationship rules found in the Ten Commandments, which provide essential guidelines for our relationship with God.

Voyager Part 21 - Press on to the End // Acts 28:11-31 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

In the race called life, there will be many roadblocks and challenges that will come your way which may greatly discourage you. The Bible gives us reminders to inspire to press on to the end, to finish the race, and to finish it well.

Voyager Part 20 - Dangers of Spiritual Assumptions // Acts 28:1-10 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

The wrong assumptions we make about God, about other people’s relationship with God, and even about how God views us can oftentimes lead to broken relationships. As Christians, how do we avoid making wrong spiritual assumptions?

Voyager Part 19 - Surviving Life’s Storms // Acts 27:1-44 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

We all go through storms of difficult problems and challenges in life, and sometimes it seems impossible to live through. How do we survive it? Read Acts 27:1-44.

An Effective Christian Witness // Acts 25-26 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Sometimes it's difficult to find the right balance in talking about normal things and talking about Christ. This message talks about four questions Christians need to ask so that we can be an effective witness for Christ.

Responding to Enemies // Romans 12:17-21 // Rev. Victory Ramoy

When we are wronged or people inflict harm on us, our natural response is to take revenge, take matters into our own hands, and get even. As followers of Jesus, how do we respond to our enemies wisely and effectively?