Grace Christian Church of the Philippines

Part 8 - Guide for Life // Acts 17:1-15 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Experiences are powerful and can shape our Christian faith. But experiences should not be what defines our faith. Rather, it should serve to strengthen our faith and affirm what we already know to be the facts of our faith as recorded in the Scriptures. In this sermon series, we explore the journeys of Apostle Paul and how encountering life-changing experiences can teach valuable life lessons to voyagers like us who are on a journey called life.

Part 7 - Riding the Waves of Adversity // Acts 16:16-40 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

On his second missionary journey with Silas in Asia Minor, Paul received the call to bring the Gospel message to Greece. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas were persecuted and put in prison. From their experience with adversity we learn four biblical principles that govern how we are to think about adversities and trials in our lives.

Time is Gold When It is Time Alone with God // Luke 22:39-46 // Rev. James Aberin

Time alone with God is a lifestyle for every follower of Christ where we seek solitude and uninterrupted time with Him to help us remain faithful in the midst of temptation, firm in the midst of weakness and humble in the midst of suffering.

The Beatitudes // Matthew 5:1-12 // Dr. Paul L. Tan

The Lord Jesus used the word blessing many different times in the Bible. From Jesus’ sermon on the Beatitudes we draw out how to receive these blessings in our Christian life.

Part 6 - Divine Disruptions // Acts 16:1-15 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

No one like disruptions in one's life. Not one bit. But oftentimes God interrupts our lives and disrupts the trajectory of where we're headed to teach us a powerful life lesson.

Voyager Part 5 - Fight to Forgive // Acts 15:36-41 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Many of us would agree that it’s not only hard to forgive, it’s a FIGHT to forgive, especially so when it involves those who have wronged us greatly or stabbed us in the back. Yet God tells us throughout the Scriptures to forgive one another, without even naming any conditions or exceptions. Why would God tell us to do something that is nearly impossible to do? Read Acts 15:36-41.

Part 4 - Right and Wrong // Acts 15:1-35 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

In this world where right and wrong is considered relative and where sin is justified, we often struggle not only with doing what is right, but even more so with determining what is right and wrong. Acts 15:1-35 gives us four guiding principles for how to determine right and wrong so that we can do what is right, be a witness to the world, and glorify God.

Part 3 - The Look at Me Culture // Acts 14:1-28 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

The rise of social media has created a more narcissitic generation of young and old where grandiose exhibitionism, beliefs relating to entitlement, and exploiting others for personal game is the norm. In this culture that doesn't shun away from the limelight, how can a follower of Jesus be intentional in his/her efforts to point away from self towards Christ so that others, too, can experience the enabling work and abundant grace of God in their lives?

Part 2 - Confronting Opposition // Acts 13:1-52 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

As followers of Jesus, we should not be surprised when we face opposition. The Bible tells us that it is a normal part of the Christian experience as we live this life. So what are we to do when confronted with different types of opposition? Based on Acts 3:10-30, 11:19-30, and 12:25, Dr. Stephen Tan gives biblical principles on how to confront spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical opposition.

Part 1 - Perceiving People // Acts 9, 11 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Followers of Jesus are recipients of God's grace and lovingkindness, and as such the church should be a place where broken and sinful people are given a second chance and an opportunity to shine for Jesus. Barnabas demonstrated this towards the apostle Paul, and from his actions we learn three biblical principles on how Christians are to look upon others through the lenses of how God sees us.

The Pitfall of Disloyalty // 2 Chronicles 25 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

What does loyalty to God look like, and what are the reasons why we would want to be unconditionally loyal to Him no matter what situation we face? What happens when we are disloyal to God? Read 2 Chronicles 25.

Crocs, Cobwebs, and the Cross (eng) // Matthew 6:19-24 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

There are three questions every believer must ask to help them live authentic Christian lives. Read Matthew 6:19-24.

The Two Christmas Nights // Hebrews 1:6; 10:5-7; Luke 2:8-17 // Dr/ Paul L. Tan

The Two Christmas Nights // Hebrews 1:6; 10:5-7; Luke 2:8-17 // Dr/ Paul L. Tan by GCCP

The Perfect Gift // Isaiah 9:6 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

The Perfect Gift // Isaiah 9:6 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan by GCCP

Part 11 - Finding Greatness // Proverbs 30:24-33 // Dr. Stephen G. Tan

Life's a maze with many challenges, distractions, and obstacles, and sometimes we take a wrong turn or make foolish choices. The Book of Proverbs gives us practical ways to live wisely so as not to have so many regrets in life and helps us live in such a way that we fully enjoy our lives as God intended.