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Finish Strong!
September 13, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 80 MBIn a special message, Bro. Eugune Daylusan explains how we as Christians should run the race to serve our Saviour, finish the race, and win the prize.
Unity Through Humility, Part 1
September 06, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 84.9 MBContinuing into chapter 2 of Paul's letter to the Philippians, Pastor Sonny begins exploring the Apostle's idea of what unity in the church actually means, and how living a life worthy of the Gospel of Christ brings both unity and joy by counting others as more significant than ourselves.
Suffering as the Sign of the Saved
August 30, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBIn the last few verses in chapter 1 of Philippians, Paul tells us the characteristics of living a manner of life that is worthy of the Gospel of Christ. In this week's sermon, Pastor Sonny explains what those are.
Fearless Living, Part 3
August 23, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBPastor Sonny concludes our miniseries on "Fearless Living" by explaining how the Apostle Paul's main goal and passion in life was for Christ to be magnified and glorified, whether by life or by death, and how like Paul's life, we should pursue fruitful labour in faithful obedience to God's will for the benefit of others and the glory of God.
Fearless Living, Part 2
August 16, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBPastor Sonny continues our miniseries on "Fearless Living" by explaining fully what the Apostle Paul meant when he told the Philippians Christians that "To Live is Christ!"
Fearless Living, Part 1
August 09, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBWhat does it mean to live fearlessly? The Apostle Paul famously told the Christians at Philippi, "To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain," and in this week's sermon Pastor Sonny explains exactly what that should mean for all Christians.
I’ve Got Joy Down in My Heart
August 02, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBChristian joy is something that all believers in Christ should have! Pastor Sonny explains exactly what that means in the context of the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Philippians, and specifically Paul's statement that "To Live is Christ!"
The Temple of God
July 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBGuest Pastor Ken Hollington shares a special message on The Temple of God.
The Inevitability of the Gospel
July 19, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBPastor Sonny continues our series on the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, describing how we should rejoice wherever the true Gospel is being preached, and not compare or compete with others in sharing God's love.
Don’t Waste Your Prison Experience
July 12, 2020 18:10 - 56 minutes - 105 MBPastor Sonny begins digging into the meat of Paul's letter to the Philippians, pointing out how we need to recognize that no matter what is happening in our lives, God is using it for His purposes and His glory, just as Paul's imprisonment served to further the Gospel.
Prayer Partners, Part 4
July 05, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 96.7 MBPastor Sonny concludes his mini-series on Paul's prayer for the Philippians at the beginning of chapter 1, speaking on how it encourages us to pursue growth through faith in Christ so we may bear the proper fruit of righteousness by God's grace and power working in us.
Prayer Partners, Part 3
June 28, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBAs we celebrate 37 years of God's faithfulness to our church here at GBC, Pastor Sonny shares the lessons that we can learn from Paul's letter to the church at Philippi about how we should continue to partner in the work of the Gospel.
The Greatest Commandment
June 21, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBIn a special Father's Day message, Bro. Jiggs Martinez shares what the most important part of fatherhood is from a biblical perspective.
Prayer Partners, Part 2
June 14, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBPastor Sonny continues our study of Paul's letter to the Philippians explaining why we can trust that God is faithful to carry us through and complete the work that He started in us.
Prayer Partners
June 07, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBAs we continue further into our study of Philippians, Pastor Sonny talks about how the battles going on in the society around us are not about race or politics, but about truth and deception and love and hate, and how the Philippian church demonstrates how we should partner with each other in prayer and work together in God's love and faith in Christ.
Prayer Partners, Part 1
June 07, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBAs we continue further into our study of Philippians, Pastor Sonny talks about how the battles going on in the society around us are not about race or politics, but about truth and deception and love and hate, and how the Philippian church demonstrates how we should partner with each other in prayer and work together in God's love and faith in Christ.
Position, Power, and Responsibility
May 31, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MBPastor Sonny begins digging into Paul's letter to the Philippians by looking at the greeting to the church at Philippi and how it speaks to both the leadership and the congregation to encourage them to joyfully fulfill their roles within the ministries of the church.
Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
May 24, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 93 MBWe begin our new expository study of Philippians this week with Pastor Sonny laying out the background and history of the cit of Philippi and the Christian church there in order to set the context for Paul's letter to the Philippians.
The Importance of Self-Control
May 17, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn this week's sermon, Pastor Sonny talks about why self-control is not only an important trait for Christians to have, but how we also need to have a better understanding of what self-control really is and where it comes from.
Livin’ on a Prayer
May 10, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn a special Mother's Day message, Bro. Philip Llapitan shares how the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1 is encouragement for mothers, who have one of the highest and most challenging callings from God, to always seek Him and turn to Him in every difficult season of life, rejoice in hope, and trust that He is always faithful to come through.
A Beautiful Ending
May 03, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBPastor Sonny concludes our study of the Book of Lamentations with the reminder that even though the ending may sound bleak, and we may often face doubt and uncertainty on this side of eternity, when we turn back to God as our portion there is always hope because He has promised to act according to His steadfast love and endless mercy to restore and regenerate all of those who will call upon His name in repentance and humility.
Blame it on COVID
April 26, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBPastor Sonny relates how Lamentations 4 can also be applied to our circumstances in the middle of the ongoing global health pandemic, and how we should learn to not use this crisis as an excuse to neglect our spiritual growth and spiritual leadership.
Personal Suffering and the Promises of God, Part 3
April 19, 2020 19:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBContinuing our series on Lamentations, Pastor Sonny concludes our study of Lamentations 3 by explaining how it shows that there is room for much hope in the midst of suffering, as God always shows compassion on His people, even when He is disciplining them, and how in the midst of suffering we should learn to turn toward God and cling to Him, rather than running away from Him.
Personal Suffering and the Promises of God, Part 2
March 29, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBWe continue our study of the Book of Lamentations this week as Pastor Sonny moves into the middle of Lamentations 3, where we see that despite the fact that God may allow suffering for His purposes, His mercies are new every morning, and the darkness will not last forever.
Personal Suffering and the Promises of God, Part 1
March 22, 2020 17:49 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MBMoving into Chapter 3 in our study of the Book of Lamentations, Pastor Sonny explains how the suffering gets more personal, and demonstrates that sometimes God leads us into darkness because He needs to break us down in order to build us back up, and how we can lament to Him and continue seek Him in the process.
The Seriousness of Sin, Part 2
March 08, 2020 18:43 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBContinuing last week's message on how seriously God takes sin, Pastor Sonny explains that God allows us to experience the consequences of sin as He knows how serious it is in separating us from Him and experiencing the true joy that can only be found in Him.
The Seriousness of Sin, Part 1
March 01, 2020 19:28 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week, Pastor Sonny takes a sidebar from our expository study of Lamentations to discuss the importance of the second chapter in reminding us how very seriously God takes sin.
The Punisher, Part 2
February 23, 2020 20:59 - 41 minutes - 77 MBContinuing with the discussion we started in our last message on Lamentations 2, Pastor Sonny discusses God's sovereignty when it comes to His discipline and trying to analyze His actions in the death of the innocent in Jerusalem in the Babylonian siege, and how it's important to see it through the lens of the righteousness and justice of God.
The Punisher, Part 1
February 16, 2020 20:52 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBPastor Sonny continues our study of the Book of Lamentations this week by introducing the extreme suffering of Lamentations 2 and how what God did to Jerusalem in the time of His fierce anger makes Him look like the punisher.
The Problem of Abandonment (Part 2)
February 09, 2020 21:27 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBCan God really abandon His children? Do we really believe that God is good all the time? Pastor Sonny shares some answers to these questions as we continue our study in the Book of Lamentations.
The Problem of Abandonment (Part 1)
February 02, 2020 20:16 - 52 minutes - 97.1 MBIn this week's message in our study of Lamentations, Pastor Sonny talks about the problem of abandonment and the pain that comes with it, as illustrated by the plight of Jerusalem and the exile of Israel.
The Problem of Human Suffering (Part 2)
January 26, 2020 20:22 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBContinuing further into our study on the Book of Lamentations, Pastor Sonny explains this week about the reasons why God allows human suffering, and the love and grace of God in the midst of the process.
The Problem of Human Suffering (Part 1)
January 19, 2020 20:10 - 42 minutes - 78.1 MBIf the first of a two-part sermon in our study of the Book of Lamentations, Pastor Sonny explains the historical context behind what happened to Jerusalem the led to the lamentations of Jeremiah, and the challenge in understanding how this kind of suffering can be seen as a loving act from a merciful God.
Introduction to Lamentations
January 12, 2020 20:49 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBPastor Sonny begins our series on the Book of Lamentations by providing some historical context and explaining what it means to actually lament and why it's okay for us to be honest with God about our feelings.
Prioritizing Our Priorities
December 29, 2019 19:35 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MBAs 2019 draws to a close and a new decade begins, Pastor Sonny talks about how many of the New Year's Resolutions that we make focus on the wrong things, and explains how we should simply trust God for our physical needs and prioritize our spiritual needs instead, seeking God and allowing Him to help us put everything else in its proper perspective.
The Genesis of Jesus
December 24, 2019 23:00 - 43 minutes - 79.3 MBFor our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Pastor Sonny talks about how the Gospel of John reflects the true story of the power and might of Jesus — not a baby in a manger, but the Word who was with God, who was God, and who was the Creator of all things, and the Light who gives live to all who believe.
The Humanity of Jesus Christ
December 22, 2019 18:39Bro. Ramir Carandang explains how the Gospel of Luke shows the humanity of Jesus being born into the world as an infant and explains the real purpose of Jesus' life and His coming to earth as a baby.
The Christmas Story According to Mark: It’s All About Jesus
December 15, 2019 20:57 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBThe Gospel of Mark doesn't include an account of the birth of Jesus, but Bro. Alvin Del Rosario explains how it still proclaims the coming of the saviour and the reason why Jesus came.
Have Yourself a Real Merry Christmas
December 08, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 64.7 MBFor the second Sunday of Advent, Bro. Eugune Daylusan describes how we should be finding joy at Christmas by seeking Jesus in the right places and giving of ourselves to others.
A Gospel Christmas Story
December 01, 2019 19:01 - 23 minutes - 44 MBPastor Sonny kicks off our 2019 Advent Sermon Series with an introduction to the Christmas Story as presented in the four Gospels.
Food for Thought
November 24, 2019 20:09 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBTaste and See that the Lord is Good! In this week's sermon, Pastor Sonny talks about the theology of food and how it points us to God and reflects His goodness and His loving relationship with us.
The Necessity of War
November 10, 2019 19:08 - 46 minutes - 85 MBThe price of freedom is eternal vigilance, and this is true in spiritual warfare even more than in physical war. In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny explains that the Christian walk of discipleship means that we should always be vigilant, and through the power of Christ, always at war with sin and the devastating effects that it has in the spiritual growth of believers.
Biblical Inerrancy and the Sovereignty of God
November 03, 2019 20:38 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBIn this week’s topical sermon, Pastor Sonny explains what it means when we say that the Bible is “inerrant” and how we should have confidence that God’s Word says what He means it to say.
Fear and Anxiety
October 27, 2019 19:09 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBPastor Sonny explains how even though we face many fears and anxieties in this fallen world, Jesus did not leave us to deal with these on our own, but rather gave us the Holy Spirit so that we can abide in Christ and experience His peace that passes all understanding in the midst of any difficulty.
The Truth About Christian Leadership
October 20, 2019 19:31 - 49 minutes - 91 MBWith our annual elections for Board of Deacons upon us, Pastor Sonny explains the discipline of Christian leadership and the traits that a church leader should exhibit.
Thanksgiving Lasagna
October 13, 2019 18:35 - 41 minutes - 77 MBIn a special message for Thanksgiving Sunday, Pastor Sonny explains how there are many layers to having a proper attitude of thanksgiving and gratitude toward God.
Goodbye, Galatians
October 06, 2019 19:26 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBPastor Sonny concludes our series on the Book of Galatians by summarizing Paul's caution to not compromise on the truth, to beware of false doctrines, and to rely on God's grace to be set apart and holy, loving our neighbours and bearing each other's burdens.
Conquering Criticism
September 29, 2019 17:48 - 33 minutes - 62 MBBro. Eugune Daylusan explains how much of the experience of doing the Lord's work in the church today parallels with the story of Nehemiah and his efforts to rebuild the walls in Jerusalem in ancient times, and how Nehemiah's experiences provide valuable lessons for those who are involved in the work of the Lord and are resolved to do something in their lives to honour and glorify God.
Marathon
September 22, 2019 18:12 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBAs we near the conclusion of our series on Paul's letter to the Galatians, Pastor Sonny illustrates how the Christian walk is very much like the stages of running a marathon.
Return On Investment
September 15, 2019 20:20 - 56 minutes - 103 MBContinuing in Galatians 6, Pastor Sonny explains how part of loving our neighbour and helping to bear our neighbour’s burden is likened by Paul to investing in each other and getting a return on that investment.