After Pastor Emilio preached his Friday’s sermon titled “Principles of Christian Joy – Pt 1” from John 16:16-22, he wrote the following: The apostle Paul rightly characterized the dismal world of his day as being “without hope” (Eph. 2:12 | 1 Thess. 4:13). In ancient times, hope was no virtue at all. It was not a noble quality to hold on to. Hope was not worth living for. It was an illusion, a wish, or desire to...

[ATTENTION: Pastor Jay gave an important qualification that should be listened to by any parent that may have their children listen to this sermon audio because of some language that is used in it. You can listen to this 1 minute audio below]: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. In continuing with our...

As mentioned previously, this year Pastor Emilio Ramos, Pastor Jay Jesuroga, and Jason Delgado attended Together for the Gospel 2010 (T4G). Pastor Jay had this to say about the conference (6 minute audio): Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. The pastors wanted to share the main session with you all....

LOOKING FOR 2011 CONFERENCE INFO? CLICK HERE - Get discernment! Wolves are leaping over the fence and some sheep seem to be oblivious to their wiles. The Psalm 119 Conference is designed to sharpen your discernment skills and help you separate the true from the false. The following topics will be addressed: Who, what and how to judge Knowing the 5 major heresies How to systematize your theology Identifying the modern day assaults on the...

In continuing with our sermon series through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jay Jesuroga preached on “Four Aspects of Paul’s Rebuke” from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. - 4 Aspects of Paul’s Rebuke The Problem (1 Cor. 6:1) It will bring a reproach on the church It can show God’s wisdom is not sufficient There is a dichotomy between you and unbelievers (Eph. 2:1-3, 5:8 | James 3:14-15 | 2 Cor. 4:4 | Col. 1:13 | John 8:44 | 1 Cor....

In continuing with our sermon series through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jay Jesuroga preached on 5 Questions Concerning Biblical Church Discipline – Pt 3 from 1 Corinthians 5:6-13. (You can see the first two parts here) In this sermon the last two questions concerning Biblical church discipline were addressed, and they were as follows: Question 4: Why is church discipline so necessary (or what’s its purpose)? For the purity of the...

Every year our elders go to one conference per year for a time of refreshment and edification. Last year they went to The Sheperd’s Conference 2009 and this year they are going to Together for the Gospel 2010 (T4G). Q: What is T4G? A: T4G began as a friendship between four pastors. These friends differed on a number of theological issues, like baptism and the charismatic gifts. But they were committed to standing together for the main...

Yesterday, as we celebrated Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Jay Jesuroga gave a special message on the physical, historical, factual, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ and how it affects us as believers from Colossians 3:1-4. As Christians we do not only celebrate one resurrection but two, Christ resurrections and (as a result of His resurrection) our resurrection (spiritual and then physical)! Jay started off by showing that there is an order to...