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Praise Christian Fellowship is a family of Christian faith and a local expression of the Body of Christ composed of people who have encountered the love, redemption, & transformation available in our Risen Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. As followers of Christ, we dedicate ourselves to serving our Lord, studying the Scriptures, caring for one another, calling all to Christian discipleship, and carrying out our mission of Good News and kind works to the world in the Name of the Son, by the power ...
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The First Epistle of John1 John 3SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 3:1-24​The Apostle John was present during the famous “Last Supper” to hear Jesus declare: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” No wonder love forms such a…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 2: 1-29Christ Our Advocate2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we know that we…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 John 1:1-10With this message, we begin a new sermon series studying together the first epistle of John to the Early Church, progressing through one chapter per week. This inspired letter gives lessons on how to LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S LOVE. John wrote to believers living through a time of persecution, confusion, and growing div…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 41:1-17In this concluding message of our “PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE” sermon series, Pastor Court looks at Psalm 41 and one of the most challenging experiences of life: major illness. In this psalm of David, the situation includes the further aggravation of enemies who malign and, even worse, a friend who betrays. Yet through it a…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 40:1-17Psalm 40, yet another Psalm of David in our “PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE” sermon series, affirms the Father’s faithfulness to His people to see them through times of trouble & trial. Here the psalmist affirms, “I waited patiently for the LORD &... He heard my cry” (v1). The psalmist notably describes real praise for their de…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 32:1-11As we continue our series on PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE, we come to Psalm 32, a psalm of David that confronts the problem of silence about sin. But the alternative (making a clean breast of things through clear confession) brings both the comfort of Christ and the clarity of God’s holy counsel into our lives. Through our co…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 4:1-8​We begin our new sermon series on “PSALMS OF PERSEVERANCE” with an examination of Psalm 4 and its prayer of trust in God at all times. This psalm of David carries the king’s character of persevering in prayer through all times of trial & troubles, offering assurance that the Lord hears our cries to Him. As we pray this p…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Mga Awit 4: 1-8​Damdaming Nag-aalanganin o Oras ng Panalangin(Feeling hesitated or Prayer Time)1. Kay Yahweh ang takbuhan at hingahan(To Yahweh, whom one unbosom his feeling)2. Kay Yahweh Manahan at tumahan(Dwell on Yahweh)3. Kay Yahweh walang maihahambing, pag-ibig Niya ay umaapaw sa lambing.(To Yahweh nothing can be compared, His …
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:1-22In this fourth & final message of our spring sermon series on the book of II Timothy, we find an effective summary by the Apostle to his protégé Timothy of how, even when facing life-threatening circumstances, believers need to be ready at all times to Persevere Like Paul--that is, to carry on with confident faith as…
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Si Eliseo at ang Sunamita8 Minsan, si Eliseo'y pumunta sa Sunem. May isang mayamang babae roon at siya'y inanyayahang kumain sa kanila. Mula noon, doon siya kumakain tuwing pupunta sa lugar na iyon. 9 Sinabi ng babae sa kanyang asawa, “Natitiyak kong isang banal na lingkod ng Diyos ang taong ito. 10 Bakit di natin siya ipagpagawa ng isang silid par…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Revelation 13:1-9; Psalm 103:1-5​PCF-LA is honored to once again host Pastor Joemarie Sulmaca in our pulpit. In addition to being Supervisor of the Western Visayas District of Foursquare Philippines, Pastor Joe also serves as senior pastor of Restoration Life Center Church in Iloilo City. In this communion service, Pastor Joe shares…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:1-17In Part Three of our series on II Timothy, we hear the Apostle Paul's warning that "everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Tim 3:12). In order in order to Persevere Like Paul, we will need to "Withstand the Wicked" while we hold tightly to the truth of God. In this third chapte…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timoteo 3:1-171. Mga inaasahan sa huling kapanahuan.(Realistic expectation of the Last Days) 2 Timoteo 3:1-92. Pamumuhay para sa Diyos sa isang lipunan na walang Diyos.(Living for God in a Godless Society)2 Timoteo 3:10-17Preacher: Pastora Blanche Sermon Title: PAG-UNAWA SA MUNDONG KINABIBILANGAN NATINDate: 04/30/2023 | Time: 8:30…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:1-26In Part Two of our series on II Timothy, we see that in order to Persevere Like Paul, we need to know, apply, & proclaim the word of God in our lives. In the second chapter of Paul's letter to his pastoral protégé Timothy, the apostle utilizes the metaphors of a soldier, an athlete, a worker, and even household artic…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timoteo 2: 1-26A. Ang Salita nang Dyos ay magligligtas sa atin sa mga huwand na guro.(God's Word Protect us from False Teachers)-2 Timoteo 2: 16-18B. Ang Salita nang Dyos ay syang lumilinis sa atin.(God's Word Purify Us)2 Timoteo 2: 21-22C. Ang Salita nang Dyos ay Nabibigay nang Tamang Direksyon sa ating buhay.(God's Word Gives Di…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:1-18Beginning our sermon series on the book of Second Timothy, we find the Apostle Paul imprisoned in Rome and advising his protégé Timothy, now pastoring the church in Ephesus founded by Paul, how to hold strong to the faith & continue to proclaim the gospel truth despite the growing influence of heretical teachers thre…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 1:76-79; Matthew 28:1-8; Hebrews 7:15-25Every Easter we celebrate again Jesus' Resurrection from the grave by "the power of an indestructible life" (Hebrews 7:16). In our Resurrection Sunday message for 2023 & the Year of Perservance, Pastor Court concludes his Passion Week Sermon Series on "Passionate Perseverance" with a focu…
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SCRIPTURE TEXTS: Habakkuk 2:1-4; Hebrews 10:32-39 As we ring in the New Year on Sunday January 1st, 2023, Pastor Court officially announces 2023 as "The Year of Perseverance" for PCF-LA. As a congregation, each year the Lord guides us in a spiritual point of special focus for our lives and times. In the midst of "Five Years of Purpose," this New Ye…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 2:13-23 The Christmas holiday corresponds also to the end of one year on the calendar & turning the page to a New Year ahead. Likewise, the arrival of Jesus as a baby in Bethlehem is the fulfillment of one set of promises but also the beginning of another cycle of patient expectation, for all He will do in His earthly life &…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 2:21-40 Our annual Christmas Eve candle lighting service in our sanctuary (& streaming live online) is when we gather as a family of faith to conclude the season of Advent. We'll celebrate the arrival of our Lord with Christmas worship and a message from Pastor Court on finding God’s “Patience in a Silent Night.” We’ll conclude…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12 Every year at Christmastime, while most of us are gearing up for festivities with family & friends, some among us experience tremendous emotional challenges: the first Christmas without a loved one, yet another Christmas alone, or sometimes just the challenge of awaiting an answer from God in the seemingly in…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20 Some of our favorite Christmastime images are postcard-perfect scenes of quaintly lit cabins in the snow & families lounging in the warm glow of a fireside. Yet despite these visions of calm & quiet, our holiday season reality often presents us with pressure & HURRY: the rush & crush of shopping, traffic on the …
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 1:5-79 The Christmas season of December is also the Advent season of preparation, a time in which most of us find ourselves dealing with much PLANNING: of family & work gatherings, shopping & gift buying, festivities & meals, and so on. With our schedules so heavy-laden, we can find the joys of Christmastime overshadowed by str…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Isaiah 7:10-25 ​ Advent, the traditional period of anticipating the arrival of Christmas that came in the birth of the Christ, is by its very nature “A Season of Waiting.” In this sermon series leading up to Christmas Day 2022, we’ll consider how our patient preparation for Christmas celebration relates to the ancient story of how G…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Isaiah 40 Our annual Wednesday night "Thanksgiving Eve" service in our sanctuary (and also streaming live online via our website & social media platforms) is always a joyous occasion. We'll worship and express our thanks to God for who He is and all He's done throughout our lives, in our church, and in our world in this Year of Pati…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 We conclude our sermon series on “Parables of Patience” with one of Jesus’ best-known tales, the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. Though the Jewish people of His day generally distained their northern neighbors (and close cousins) the Samaritans, Jesus framed His story around a Samaritan hero whose kindness to…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 4: 1-16 I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Guest Preacher: Pastor Fred Mañalac Date: 11…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Isaiah 46:9 Author, Pastor, & Life Coach Maureen Broderson reminds us in this message to remember the Lord our God & all that He's done for us. Remembering is an act of faith that reminds us--not to take us back into the past, but rather to prepare us for the future. Faith's greatest encouragement is remembering. And so, as Hebrews …
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13 In His teaching story commonly known as the Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus describes ten young women of a bridal party engaged in the common ancient custom of awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. Half of these prepared their lamps wisely, not knowing when the bridegroom would come. But the other five foolishly …
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus gives one of His most challenging “Parables of Patience” in Matthew 20’s Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. In it, a generous landowner surprises his workers by paying those hired near the very end of the day a wage equivalent to those hired at the beginning. Many who hear this story find their patience c…
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Mark 13:33-37 1. Magbantay : Antabayanan ang oras (Mark 13:33-34 2. Manatiling Alisto: Darating na ang Dakilang Hari (Mark 13:35-37) SUNDAY TAGALOG SERVICE PREACHER: Blanche Sol Cruz DATE: Oct. 23, 2022 SERVICE TIME: 8:30 am (PDT) | In-Person & Online* Sermon Slides --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pcflosangeles/…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Matthew 24:32-51 Parables (short & simple stories often using symbolic meanings to convey a moral or spiritual lesson) formed a cornerstone of Jesus’ earthly teaching & preaching. Many of Jesus’ parables reflect the key role patience plays in the development of our character & faith. As we begin a sermon series looking at some of Je…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: Philippians 2:1-4 According to Jesus, the whole Old Testament Law could be summed up in two actions: loving God & loving others. Yet it can be easy to miss that Jesus’ call to love is still a commandment. Most of us struggle with that command because relationships are messy & regularly difficult. The good news is that God generously…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 As we come to the conclusion of our sermon series on “The Samuel Story” that takes us through the first half of the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, we’re looking at “The Importance of Saul,” the first King of Israel, asked for by the people in a rebellious turn away from God, yet also appointed by God & anointed by …
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 14:1-52 There’s a little bit of Saul in us all. God appointed & anointed that first King of Israel to lead His people in purity of spirit, with the integrity of heart. But Saul used his royal position according to his own terms & agenda. In the prior lesson from 1 Samuel 13, we saw how Saul’s fear of failure in battling the…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 15:22 22. At sinabi ni Samuel, Nagtataglay kaya ang Panginoon ng napakadakilang pagkatuwa sa mga handog na susunugn at sa mga hain. na gaya sa pag-sunod tinig ng Panginoon? Narito, ang pagsunod ay maigi kay sa hain, at ang pagdining kay sa taba ng mga tupang lalake. SUNDAY TAGALOG SERVICE PREACHER: Brother Ivan Castro DATE:…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 13:1-25 Surely all human beings are susceptible to fear, foolishness, & frustration. Yet in the Lord, all human beings have an invitation to live by faith with trust in God & the wisdom He grants fostering fruitfulness & spiritual fulfillment. While fear, foolishness, & frustration lead to impatience of heart & imprudence o…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 12:1-25 As Samuel, great priest, prophet, & judge of Ancient Israel, entered the latter years of his life overseeing the nation’s transition to the rule of a monarch in the person of King Saul, he gathered the people once more for a major address in the mode of Moses in Deuteronomy & Joshua at the end of the Canaan Conquest…
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Mga Awit 78:4 Hindi namin ikukubli sa kanilang mga anak, na isasaysay sa slin ng lahing darating ang mga pagpuri sa Panginoon, at and kaniyang kalakasan, at ang kaniyang mga kagilagilalas na mga gawa na kaniyang ginawa. SUNDAY TAGALOG SERVICE DATE: Sep. 11, 2022. SERVICE TIME: 8:30 am (PDT) | In-Person & Online* Sermon Slides --- Send in a voice me…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Over 2,500 years ago the prophet Isaiah wrote of the Lord, “Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.” The Apostle Paul quoted this Scripture to the believers in Corinth to remind that the unimaginable glories of wh…
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 11:1-15 God’s people faced many foes who sought to “divide & conquer” the tribes of Ancient Israel. But when the Lord anointed Saul as king, he unified those tribes into a nation in which the people pulled together as one (1 Sam 11:7). Similarly in our lives, the enemy of our souls seeks to blind our spiritual vision, dash …
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SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Samuel 10:1-27 The ancient story of anointing Saul to be the first king of Israel offers a plethora of present applications for followers of the Lord today, describing the power, provision, and prophetic potential for personal transformation that God affords His people. Yet it also offers a helpful reminder that though Saul began …
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