How To Use Our Riches For The real Life - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda How easy is it to use our riches to make our present life as enjoyable as it can be? Paul, though, believed that it is not right to use earthly riches for such enjoyment. He gave instructions to the rich believers who set their hope in God and not in their…

The Good Life // God’s Perspective is Everything Acts 16:20-23 (NIV) “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” Philippians 1:12-30 (NIV) “Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a …

Are we so consumed by what has happened, or what will happen, that we are failing to see the wonder that is before us right now? Let's talk about it. Join us this Sunday morning as Sam shares with us about being present. This is the audio podcast.By Sam Scotti

The Good Life – A Call to Cruciformity Philippians 1:1-11 (NIV) “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, …

What if Grace is deeper than we dared imagine? This morning Sam continues with us on Gravity & Grace with Part 2. This is the audio podcast.By Sam Scotti

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith - 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda How can a believer be faithful to the end when it is so tempting to love the world? In wanting Timothy to be preserved, Paul gave him a holistic admonition. He wanted Timothy to consistently pursue the right things. He wanted him to keep the pursuit of a sanctif…

Fresh Start // Living in Freedom Luke 4:18-19 (NIV) “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” John 8:32 (NIV) “you will know the truth, …

Jesus has overcome the world - how do we lean into this? How do we make sense of it? How we live in response? This morning Sam Scotti returns and shares with us about Gravity & Grace. Join us as we dive into the scriptures concerning Gravity & Grace. This is the audio podcast.By Sam Scotti

For the Greater Progress Of The Gospel - Philippians 1:12-18 Preached by: Bro. Joseph Moriones God can use our present circumstances for the advancement of the gospel. Paul wants the Philippians to know that his imprisonment has turned out for the greater progress of the gospel. It has become known to all that his imprisonment is for the cause of C…

Fresh Start // By My Spirit Says The Lord Zachariah 4:6 (NIV) “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” Acts 2:17 (NIV) “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men …

In an age where even the facts are weaponized, it might be important to know what the bible means when it talks about TRUTH. Join our conversation about "Speaking truth in love." This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

Godliness: a Great Gain (Part 2) - 1 Timothy 6:2B-10 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda On Part 1, the sermon focused on the attributes of a "false teacher", emphasizing their motive to use "godliness" as a means to gain, on how they harness controversy, and their brazen efforts to preach about "faith" leading to material riches. As what Paul writes…

Fresh Start – Who is Leading You in Your Relationships? James 1:23-25 (NIV) “Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and contin…

Over 2000 years ago, Jesus set a framework for love and we have been living inside of it ever since. If we aren't careful we could turn what was intended for love into a members only club. Let's talk about how to honor what Jesus started and how to participate in this culture of Love on this Mother's Day 2024. This is the audio podcast.…

Godliness: A Great Gain (Part 1) - 1 Timothy 6:2B-10 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Prosperity Gospel teaching is one of the problems, if not the main problem, of today’s Christianity. It is a teaching that makes prosperity the end pursuit. However, in 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Paul argued that the teaching that godliness is a means to gain is inconsist…

Fresh Start – Growing in Gratitude Towards Each Other Philippians 1:1-11 (NIV) “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers f…

This week, we'll keep it simple and talk about the Main Thing: Love. Join us as Rande Vick shares on The Main Thing. This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

A Christian Employee: Bound But Free (Part 2) - 1 Timothy 6:1-2a Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Last week, the sermon, as can be read in 1 Timothy 5:17-18, centered on the care that the Church ought to give to its Elders, in particular attending to their needs in order for them to grow in their excellence in the preaching and teaching of God's W…

Fresh Start – How Offense Makes Us Fools What is offense? Offense = An annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one's standards or principles. Hebrew: peša = Transgression or sin “You know you are a true servant when it doesn’t upset you to be treated like one.” - Unknown How Offense Makes Us Fools …

This morning Brian Oliva shared with us about "Contradictions" using an example from the book of Matthew. This is the audio podcast.By Brian Oliva

A Christian Employee: Bound But Free - 1 Timothy 6:1-2 (Part 2) Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda How can a Christian employee live out his freedom in Christ when it comes to work? Paul knew that these Christian slaves were bound to their masters - a thing that can easily make any slave, Christian or not, feel trapped, enslaved, and left without a …

Partnership In The Gospel - Philippians 1:3-11 Preached by: Bro. Joseph Moriones Every believer has been given the opportunity to participate in preaching Christ and proclaiming the gospel. So as partakers of God’s grace, we need to have partnerships in doing the work of the gospel. Even the Apostle Paul cannot do it alone, for he needed the help a…

Dealing with the 500-Pound Gorilla in the Room - Conflict Romans 12:17-18 (NIV) “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” The effects of unresolved conflict in our relationships. 1. It can minimize our joy. 2. It can hinde…

"In Our Image" What exactly is meant by that? Join us today as Rande Vick shares with us "In Our Image" from the scriptures. This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

Fresh Start – Freedom from Bitterness Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV) Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” I. Causes of Bitterness 1. Actions done or not done to you. Job 19:19 (NIV) “All my intima…

It's SUNDAY already? Well, we hope you are planning to join us for a time of story and discussion about what it means to "Walk like Jesus walked" in 2024. This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

Gospel-Shaped Care For Faithful Elders (Part 3) - 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Last time, the sermon on the Gospel-Shaped Care for Faithful Elders focused on the well-deserved trust of the church on them when they are charged or are accused of something, because it ought not to be assumed as true unless a case is properly bui…

Do You Understand That The Christ Should Die And Rise? - Luke 24 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Why most filipinos do not find Jesus as their hope despite knowing his death and resurrection? Luke, who sought to prove that Jesus is the Son of Man, reserved the death and resurrection of Jesus as the greatest proofs of his claim. However, unless th…

Deconstructing, reorganizing, re-learning, and growing can get messy! Join us and gain some tools and cleaning supplies as we explore what cleaning looks like this morning with Brian Oliva. This is the audio podcast.By Brian Oliva

Good Friday 2024 Isaiah 53:4-6 (NKJV) Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We…

Easter Sunday 2024 Cross of Rebellion Luke 23:34 (NIV) “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:39 (NIV) “One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: ‘Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!’” Cross of Repentance Luke 23:40-41 (NIV) “the other criminal rebuked him. ‘Don’t you fear God,’ he said,…

IT'S EASTER! What does the resurrection mean to you? How does it change the way you live and think? Join us as we explore the resurrection of Jesus. This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

It’s Time to Dream Again Romans 8:11 (NLT) “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.” Revelation 1:18 (NKJV) “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.” John 10:10 (ESV) “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have l…

Gospel-Shaped Care For Faithful Elders (Part 2) - 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Last week, the sermon, as can be read in 1 Timothy 5:17-18, centered on the care that the Church ought to give to its Elders, in particular attending to their needs in order for them to grow in their excellence in the preaching and teaching of God'…

Palm Sunday is the kickoff day for Holy Week, but with all that's going on in our community, our country and our world, it might not feel exactly Triumphant. Join us this morning as Rande Vick talks about... Holy Week. This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

Gospel-Shaped Care For Faithful Elders (Part 1) - 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Some Pastors fail to give their best because they still have to take care of their needs instead of being released to fully take care of the Church. Desiring that the Elders who faithfully ruled to continue giving themselves to take care of the flo…

March 17, 2024 // Pastor Jason King Joy is Possible Revelation 1:18 (NKJV) “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.” Romans 14:17 (NLT) “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”…

Today we explore the concept of "Enough" with Brian Oliva. Are we enough? What is enough? What does lack and enough mean in relation to God, and what does Jesus teach us in the middle of it? Join us as we explore... enough. This is the audio podcast.By Brian Oliva

Refreshing The Hearts Of The Believers- Philemon 1-7 Preached by: Bro. Joseph Moriones Follow us! Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cruciformlifechurch⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://instagram.com/cruciformlifechurch Website - https://cruciformlifechurch.org

A Gospel-Shaped Care For Qualified Dependents - 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda How should the Church honor those who are totally devoted to God but have no means for living? Because of their social norm, widows were relying on family members, or in case of those who have no relatives at all, then, other people. This apparent pre…

Pastoral Care And Showing Honor - 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda One of the most delicate things that Elders in the church need to learn is how to use their God-given authority. In 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Paul might still have been thinking of dealing with the false teachings in the Church when he admonished Timothy on how to approach d…

Nothing is Impossible // Hope is Possible Romans 8:11 (ESV) “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. “ Revelation 1:17b-18 (ESV) “…Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and …

The Life And Teaching Of The Good Servant - 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda How important is the life and teaching of the Pastor, not only for their own preservation, but for the whole Church? Having known the false teachings that infiltrated the Church, Paul knew that the believers in Ephesus were exposed to a big danger. In th…

God's Love Made Manifest - 1 John 4:7-12Preached by: Bro. Joseph Moriones Love for one another is born out of our right knowledge of God and is a command we must obey. The love of God was made manifest among the beloved when Christ was sent as an atoning sacrifice so that we might live completely through him. Let us grow in our love for one another…

Over 2000 years and across multiple cultures, the Church has held to different theories about what God was doing in the life and death of Jesus. Today we'll take a look at some of those theories. This is audio podcast.By Rande Vick

Nothing is Impossible: Literally Romans 8:1-11 (ESV) “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh a…

Certain realities in life can only be seen through eyes cleansed with tears. Today we'll be talking about weeping, grief, and clinging to hope. Join the conversation with us as Rande leads this morning. This is the audio podcast.By Rande Vick

Gospel Culture: Translating our Faith for all of Life The Foundational Question: What is the relationship of God’s Word – revelation to our real life in the world? What is religion? Religio & Religare – to tie/bind Colossians 1:15-23 “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by Him, in heaven…

For thousands of years, across countless cultures, people groups, languages, and customs, our word “salvation” has meant a variation of things. Join us as we dig in and see what we find as we read the scriptures together! This is the audio podcast.By Sam Scotti

The Pursuit Of The Good Servant - 1 Timothy 4:7-10 Preached by: Ptr. Enteng Ramoneda Worldly philosophies are surely inviting, that even Christians, at times, find themselves in pursuit of them. However, Paul convinced Timothy to pursue godliness instead (v. 7b), because it is a better and more worthwhile pursuit. He argued that the promise it hold…