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GBC SermonsUnwanted GraceIn a special message to kick off October's Mission Month, guest speaker Pastor Reuben Foncardas draws from the story of Jonah, reminding us that God’s grace doesn’t always come in the form we expect — or want. Through Jonah’s reluctant mission to Nineveh, we learn how God uses uncomfortable situations to call unbelievers to repentance, challenge believers to grow, and transform our hearts from resistance to renewal. This is a powerful reflection on how even the hardest assignments can become instruments of grace and spiritual growth.
2025-10-0550 min
RHCCC Latest SermonThe Doubting Thomas Story from the CrossThe Doubting ThomasSpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: John 20:24-29Our faith and obedience to our Lord will always be lacking. We will continue to struggle with doubt on occasion. Just like the father of a demon possessed boy whom Jesus healed, there will be times when we will say to God, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:24). How do we stop doubting and start believing? We find insights that address this question in the example of Th...
2024-03-1743 min
RHCCC Latest SermonAlone with the Spirit, Together with the Saints Life Together in the Church:Alone with the Spirit, Together with the SaintsSpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Luke 6:12-19How can we be a church community that lives “Life Together” as Christ calls us to do? The short answer to this question is this: by creating spaces where God can speak and act. Henri Nouwen refers to this as spiritual disciplines. There are three spaces we need to diligently create; three disciplines we need to faithfully observe.1. Be with God...
2024-02-1839 minRHCCC DTM Latest SermonAlone with the Spirit, Together with the Saints Alone with the Spirit, Together with the SaintsSpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Luke 6:12-19How can we be a church community that lives “Life Together” as Christ calls us to do? The short answer to this question is this: by creating spaces where God can speak and act. Henri Nouwen refers to this as spiritual disciplines. There are three spaces we need to diligently create; three disciplines we need to faithfully observe.1. Be with God alone in solitude.One of those days Jesu...
2024-02-1140 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonGiving Our Offering Why Worship? Giving Our OfferingSpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4Like the wise men from the east who sought and found Jesus in Bethlehem, we too must give our offering to God as an expression of our worship that is coming from a heart filled with joy beyond measure because of the goodness and grace of God our Savior. 1. Giving should be PURPOSEFUL.• “The collection for God’s people,” v. 1• Do you know why we give to our...
2024-01-1440 minRHCCC Latest SermonGiving Our Offering Why Worship? Giving Our OfferingSpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4Like the wise men from the east who sought and found Jesus in Bethlehem, we too must give our offering to God as an expression of our worship that is coming from a heart filled with joy beyond measure because of the goodness and grace of God our Savior. 1. Giving should be PURPOSEFUL.• “The collection for God’s people,” v. 1• Do you know why we give to our...
2024-01-0740 min
RHCCC Latest SermonGold: Celebrating the True Meaning of Christ’s Birth: The Colour of Joy The Colours of Christmas: GoldCelebrating the True Meaning of Christ’s Birth: The Colour of JoySpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Matthew 2:1-12Several months after the birth of Jesus, Wise Men from the East came seeking for the one born King of the Jews. Guided by the “star” they saw in the East and perhaps some Jewish literature prophesying about the birth of a King of the Jews (Numbers 24:17), they sought the help and direction (and perhaps permission) from the ruler of the land...
2023-12-2442 min
RHCCC Latest SermonConfusing Applause of Men for the Approval of God Living in a Disoriented World:Confusing Applause of Men for the Approval of GodRev. Reuben FoncardasDoing something that God approves of does not automatically guarantee pleasing Him. A righteous deed done to obtain human applause is nowhere near honoring God. The quality of a righteous deed lies on its motive. Jesus points this out using three most important Jewish religious pieties. He expects his disciples to continue to practice these righteous acts, but in the right manner and with the right motives.———1. A...
2023-11-2640 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonMaking God’s Praise Glorious! Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the PsalmMaking God’s Praise Glorious!Speaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Psalm 66How do you make God’s praise glorious?1. Begin with our mind. • Think about his works (v.3,5-7) • Think about his love (v.8-9; cf. Ps 103:1-5)2. Follow by our heart. • Submit to God (v. 3) • Surrender to His will (c. 10-12)3. Expressed through our mouth. • Shout, sing, s...
2023-08-2741 minRHCCC Latest SermonMaking God’s Praise Glorious! Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the PsalmMaking God’s Praise Glorious!Speaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Psalm 66How do you make God’s praise glorious?1. Begin with our mind. • Think about his works (v.3,5-7) • Think about his love (v.8-9; cf. Ps 103:1-5)2. Follow by our heart. • Submit to God (v. 3) • Surrender to His will (c. 10-12)3. Expressed through our mouth. • Shout, sing, s...
2023-08-2038 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonIntegration of Faith and Work Sermon notesChurch at Work: Integration of Faith and WorkRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Colossians 1:15-20, 3:22-4:1“The task may appear unimportant or trivial, but the person doing it is never that, and he or she has the opportunity to turn the job into an act of worship.” —N.T Wright———How do you integrate your faith with your work?1. Change your MINDSET: Learn to work WITH Christ!• What we do is connected w...
2023-05-1449 minRHCCC Latest SermonIntegration of Faith and Work Sermon notesChurch at Work: Integration of Faith and WorkRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Colossians 1:15-20, 3:22-4:1“The task may appear unimportant or trivial, but the person doing it is never that, and he or she has the opportunity to turn the job into an act of worship.” —N.T Wright———How do you integrate your faith with your work?1. Change your MINDSET: Learn to work WITH Christ!• What we do is connected w...
2023-05-0749 min
RHCCC Latest SermonOur Redeemer Lives Sermon notesEaster SundayOur Redeemer LivesRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-581 Corinthians 15 contains the most concise and complete gospel message in the Bible. Verses 3-5 are the heart of the gospel which was an early Christian confession. This confession is two-fold: Christ died for our sins, and Christ was raised from the dead. His death and resurrection are the pillars of Christianity. Without either of them, there would be no Christianity.1. Be steadfast: Christ's resurrection is a historical fact...
2023-04-0943 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonThe Supremacy of Love Sermon notesRe-Energize: The Letters of JohnThe Supremacy of LoveRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 John 4:7-21In the previous sermon, we were instructed to “test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (4:1). This does not mean, however, that we should be cynical and suspicious of one another. The apostle John reminds us in I John 4:7-21 that our focus must be to love one another.
2023-03-0536 minRHCCC Latest SermonThe Supremacy of Love sermon notesRe-Energize: The Letters of JohnThe Supremacy of LoveRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 John 4:7-21In the previous sermon, we were instructed to “test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (4:1). This does not mean, however, that we should be cynical and suspicious of one another. The apostle John reminds us in I John 4:7-21 that our focus must be to love one another.The...
2023-02-2636 minRHCCC DTM Latest SermonConfident and Unashamed before Christ sermon notesRe-Energize: The Letters of JohnConfident and Unashamed before ChristRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 John 2:28-3:10As John amplifies the importance of walking in fellowship with Christ, he introduces a new theme in I John: the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He encourages us to be prepared to face our Savior with confidence rather than shrink in shame when we meet Jesus face to face.We can be confident and unashamed before Christ by consistently following...
2023-02-1238 minRHCCC Latest SermonConfident and Unashamed before Christ sermon notesRe-Energize: The Letters of JohnConfident and Unashamed before ChristRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 John 2:28-3:10As John amplifies the importance of walking in fellowship with Christ, he introduces a new theme in I John: the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He encourages us to be prepared to face our Savior with confidence rather than shrink in shame when we meet Jesus face to face.We can be confident and unashamed before Christ by consistently following...
2023-02-0538 minRHCCC DTM Latest SermonConditions for Walking in the Light Sermon notesRe-Energize: The Letters of JohnConditions for Walking in the LightRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 John 2:1-11Before Jesus was arrested, he spent his last meal with his disciples in the upper room. There he explained to them the kind of relationship they will have once the Holy Spirit comes upon them (John 14-17). I John is a letter that expounds this kind of relationship believers have with God. The author’s underlying desire for writing 1st John is...
2023-01-2242 minRHCCC Latest SermonConditions for Walking in the Light Sermon notesRe-Energize: The Letters of JohnConditions for Walking in the LightRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 John 2:1-11Before Jesus was arrested, he spent his last meal with his disciples in the upper room. There he explained to them the kind of relationship they will have once the Holy Spirit comes upon them (John 14-17). I John is a letter that expounds this kind of relationship believers have with God. The author’s underlying desire for writing 1st John is...
2023-01-1534 min
RHCCC Latest SermonReshaping Our Story Sermon NotesReshaping Our StoryRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Ephesians 4:1-5:20God has blessed us “in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Eph. 1). He made us spiritually alive in Christ and brought us together as one church where God lives by his Spirit (Eph. 2). This message of the Gospel should reshape the story of our lives in such a way that is “worthy of the calling” we have received (Eph. 4:1).God called us out of darkn...
2022-11-2738 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonLike Father, Like Son Making All Things New: The Book of GenesisLike Father, Like SonRev. Reuben FoncardasGenesis 25:19-34The God who created the universe has become our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ our saviour. The Holy Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are children of God (Rom. 8:14-16). God our Father is holy. So we must strive to be holy.From the account of Isaac and his sons, Esau and Jacob, we learn lessons that will produce godliness in our lives and in those around us.———1. Trust God and his pl...
2022-10-0941 minRHCCC Latest SermonLike Father, Like Son Making All Things New: The Book of GenesisLike Father, Like SonRev. Reuben FoncardasGenesis 25:19-34The God who created the universe has become our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ our saviour. The Holy Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are children of God (Rom. 8:14-16). God our Father is holy. So we must strive to be holy.From the account of Isaac and his sons, Esau and Jacob, we learn lessons that will produce godliness in our lives and in those around us.———1. Trust God and his pl...
2022-10-0241 min
RHCCC Latest SermonPress On September 18th, 2022Press OnRev. Reuben FoncardasPhilippians 3:12-16 There are times in our Christian life when we feel we are stuck; neither progressing nor regressing. We coast along, doing the routine day to day activities, until we reach the plateau of complacency. We have lost our drive; our sense of eagerness and excitement when we were new believers. We have grown content with what we have achieved as believers.The apostle Paul admonishes us to keep going forward in our journey toward spiritual maturity. From his own experience, we learn two crucial steps...
2022-09-1837 min
RHCCC Latest SermonSalvation Brings Life Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in ChristSalvation Brings LifeRev. Reuben FoncardasJohn 11:1-46 NIVChoose to believe in Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world, because of four reasons.———1. Believe because Jesus sees the end of any crisis.So the sisters sent word to Jesus, ‘Lord, the one you love is sick.’ When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death—John 11:3-4aOur friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going...
2022-08-2138 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonPlanting the Gospel Planting the GospelRev. Reuben FoncardasRomans 1: 14-17What is the gospel?There are various methods and many strategies of planting the gospel. But there is only one right set of attitudes in doing it.———1. Develop a great sense of obligation (v. 14)I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.—Romans 1:14However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the t...
2022-05-2243 minRHCCC Latest SermonPlanting the Gospel Planting the GospelRev. Reuben FoncardasRomans 1: 14-17What is the gospel?There are various methods and many strategies of planting the gospel. But there is only one right set of attitudes in doing it.———1. Develop a great sense of obligation (v. 14)I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.—Romans 1:14However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the t...
2022-05-1543 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonFaith Obeys God Sermon NotesMaking All Things New: The Book of GenesisFaith Obeys GodScripture: Genesis 12:1-9Rev. Reuben FoncardasAbram’s example of obedience is a model for all believers to forsake all else to obtain the promised blessings of God and to serve Him by becoming a blessing to others.—Thomas ConstableWe learn three principles on oeying God from the example of Abram.———1. Obey God’s call because of his character, not his plan.• “Go from your country, your people and your father’...
2022-03-1332 minRHCCC Latest SermonFaith Obeys God Sermon NotesMaking All Things New: The Book of GenesisFaith Obeys GodScripture: Genesis 12:1-9Rev. Reuben FoncardasAbram’s example of obedience is a model for all believers to forsake all else to obtain the promised blessings of God and to serve Him by becoming a blessing to others.—Thomas ConstableWe learn three principles on oeying God from the example of Abram.———1. Obey God’s call because of his character, not his plan.• “Go from your country, your people and your...
2022-03-0632 minRHCCC Latest SermonGod Makes a Way Making All Things New: The Book of GenesisGod Makes a WayRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Genesis 8:1-9:17God’s righteous justice demands that sin must be punished. God’s undying love finds a way to save mankind from sin. God sentenced humankind with the flood but spared Noah and his family to give the world a second chance of being restored to its original beauty.There are four lessons we can learn from God’s gracious actions toward Noah.1. Be COMFORTED. Like Noah, God REMEMBERS us.“But God...
2022-02-1338 minRHCCC Latest SermonWhat is your Offering? Making All Things New: The Book of GenesisWhat is your Offering?Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Genesis 4Genesis chapter 4 is mostly about a man rebelling against God and how he pioneered a godless society. His name is Cain, the firstborn of Adam and Eve, the older brother of Abel.We can summarize Cain’s rebellion into four stages.a. Cain disobeyed God’s instructions.b. Cain destroyed the godly.c. Cain denied his culpability.d. Cain defied God’s judgment.Focusing on the first stage...
2022-01-3035 minRHCCC Latest SermonCreation Story: Creation of Humankind Making All Things New: The Book of GenesisCreation Story: Creation of HumankindRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Genesis 2:4-25Genesis chapter 2 takes an in-depth and closer look at God’s work concerning mankind. The author of Genesis intentionally refocused on the 6th day of creation because he wanted to highlight three things: the special creation – humankind, the special place – Garden of Eden, and the special union – marriage.———1. Value human life above all other creation. (Gen. 2L4-7, 21-22; 1:26-27)• God uniquely and carefully created us.• God created us in His own imag...
2022-01-1643 min
RHCCC Latest SermonBreak Forth Radical Transformation:Break ForthRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: John 15: 4-5, Matthew 4:19Break forth is the last stage of the radical transformation. It is the expected result of a Christian whose life is truly changed from the inside out. It is an outburst of living a lifestyle of loving and serving God. But it has to be proactively sustained.———1. Abide in Christ (fulfilling the Mandate - Matt. 22:37)• Breaking forth requires that we focus on the way we ought to walk.• I cannot give what I do not have. I cannot i...
2021-11-2835 min
RHCCC Latest SermonBreakthrough Radical Transformation:BreakthroughRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Romans 7:14-25, 8:1-17Radical transformation takes place in us as God ‘breaks in’ our lives and we ‘break with’ Him. Then we experience spiritual ‘breakthroughs’ that lead us to ‘break forth’ in ways we had never done before!In our first sermon, we answered the question, “What barriers do we need to clear out of our lives so God can break in?” Last Sunday, we answered the question, “How do we cooperate with (break with) God so that He can radically transform our lives?” Today we address the que...
2021-11-2132 min
RHCCC Latest SermonBreak In Radical Transformation:Break InRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Hebrews 12:1-3"The destined end of man is not happiness, nor health, but holiness.God is not an eternal blessing machine for men. He did not come to save men out of pity;He came to save men because he had created them to be holy."—Oswald ChambersGod’s highest priority for our lives is to become Christlike inside and out. To achieve that, there must be a radical transformation that takes place in us.It begi...
2021-11-0736 min
RHCCC Latest SermonBest Expressions of Gratitude Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Daniel 6:1-28Sermon NotesThe ministry we do, the money we give, the talents we share, the time we spend in the church, and the life we give to God, are all expressions of our gratitude to Him. We serve God by serving others not to pay for what Jesus has given us, nor to get God’s blessings, but as our way of saying thank you Lord!The question is not whether we should give thanks to God or not. Rather, what is the best expression of ou...
2021-10-1039 min
RHCCC Latest SermonThe Lord is My Salvation Sermon NotesOvercoming Fear: The Lord is My SalvationRev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: Psalm 62:1-12In life’s most threatening times, you will be at peace if God alone is your shield, your salvation, and your stronghold.1. Find rest in God alone. (vv. 1-4)- Wait quietly before God.- Wait patiently before God.2. Fight to sustain peace in God alone. (vv. 5-8)- Tell yourself to find rest in God alone.- Tell others to find rest in God alone.3. Focus on trusting in...
2020-05-2430 min
RHCCC Latest SermonEaster Sunday: Hands Up sermon notesEaster Sunday 2020: Hands UpPastors Ho-Ming, Pastor Joey Ling and Rev. Reuben FoncardasI raise my hands because….1. My Past is Forgiven (John 1:29-34)2. My Present has a Purpose (Mark 8:27-30)3. My Future has a home (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5)———Small Group Discussion Questions:1. Read Hebrews 10:1-7 (also see 10:11-12,14). Why is the single sacrifice of Jesus enough to cleanse all sin?2. Why does sin have...
2020-04-1233 min
RHCCC Latest SermonYou Belong You Belong#Pastor Reuben FoncardasEphesians 2:11-22“Remember who you are. Don’t compromise for anyone, for any reason. You are a child of the Almighty God. Live that truth.” –Lysa TerkeurstWhen a person feels they don’t fit in, what they are really longing for is acceptance and approval from others. But the universal reality is this: not everyone will accept you. So the question we must ask is not “How will I gain approval from others,” but “Where will I find acceptance for who I am?”
2019-12-0140 minRHCCC Latest SermonYou are Loved! You are Loved!Pastor Reuben FoncardasPsalm 103:1-18Healthy mission comes from healthy churches. Sadly, many churches today are ill. There are many symptoms of unhealthy churches. But the root causes are the deep-seated lies in the minds of believers; deceptions that produce insecurity, negativity, and renders Christians ineffective salt and light of this world. Unless treated, believers will be deprived of the abundant joy and lasting peace that have already been promised to all believers.This sermon series will expose and demolish five lies that people tell...
2019-11-0343 min
RHCCC Latest SermonTeachers The Church Together: The Roles We PlayTeachersRev. Reuben FoncardasHebrews 5:11-14“The gift of teaching in the New Testament is the ability to explain Scripture and apply it to people’s lives.”Wayne GrudemGod’s desire is for us to “live lives worthy of the calling we have received” (Eph. 4:1). In order to make it a reality, he gave gifts to the church to “prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up...
2019-10-0645 minRHCCC DTM Latest SermonTeachers The Church Together: The Roles We PlayTeachersRev. Reuben FoncardasHebrews 5:11-14“The gift of teaching in the New Testament is the ability to explain Scripture and apply it to people’s lives.”Wayne GrudemGod’s desire is for us to “live lives worthy of the calling we have received” (Eph. 4:1). In order to make it a reality, he gave gifts to the church to “prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up...
2019-09-2949 min
RHCCC Latest SermonEcclesiastes 12:8-14 Under The Sun: The Book of EcclesiastesPastor Reuben Foncardas Ecclesiastes 12:8-14The wise King Solomon repeated his thesis “Life is meaningless under the sun” (12:8; cf. 1:2) after pointing out that all human efforts and all human wisdom are limited. Yet he also emphasized several times in his book that life should be enjoyed as God enables (cf. 2:24–26; 3:12, 22; 5:18–20; 8:15; 9:7–9).The point of everything discussed in Ecclesiastes is summed up in the book’s concluding instructions (12:13-14).1. Live your life in light of his holiness.
2019-08-1832 minRHCCC Latest SermonEcclesiastes 11:7-12:7 Under The Sun: The Book of EcclesiastesPastor Reuben Foncardas Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:7“The best advice for living is to begin with God.”- Andrew Knowles1. Enjoy life now because… - Our earthly experience is short – we get to live this life only once (11:7-8).- Our youthful vigor is passing swiftly – we can’t turn the clock back in time (11:9-10).2. Live responsibly because…- God is our Creator (12:1; cf. 11:9).- Old age is un...
2019-08-1145 minRHCCC Latest SermonEcclesiastes 4:4-16 Under The Sun: The Book of EcclesiastesRev. Reuben FoncardasEcclesiastes 4:4 –16Life is meaningless when we are…1. Driven by ENVY (4:4-6).Antidote: Be THANKFUL2. Driven by GREED (4:7-12).Antidote: Be GENEROUS3. Driven by PRESTIGE (4:13-16).Antidote: Be SELFLESSConclusion:You can live a meaningful life when you are driven by the GRACE of God.
2019-06-3045 minRHCCC Latest SermonEcclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Under The Sun: The Book of EcclesiastesRev. Reuben FoncardasEcclesiastes 3:16–4:3“To dethrone God is to lose the key to life. We may pursue many human endeavors, but all we will find is vanity, lack of ultimate fulfillment. On the other hand, if we enthrone God, we will enter into the fullness of life (John 17:3; Psalm 16:11).”– Dr. Thomas L. ConstableKey Word defined: “Meaningless” (Hebrew, “Hebel”)• Like a vapor that quickly fades: FUTILE• Like a breath that is short-lived: FLEETING• Like...
2019-06-2342 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonA Light to My Path: A Renewed Passion A Light to My Path: A Renewed PassionPastor Reuben FoncardasJoshua 1:6-9We become devoted to God and His Word when we passionately live our lives to complete the mission God has called us to fulfill. As God commanded Joshua, He commands us to be strong and courageous because of three realities.1. God made a ____________.“Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance.”(v. 7; cf. I Peter 1:3-4)
2019-06-0241 minRHCCC Latest SermonA Light to My Path: A Renewed Passion A Light to My Path: A Renewed PassionPastor Reuben FoncardasJoshua 1:6-9We become devoted to God and His Word when we passionately live our lives to complete the mission God has called us to fulfill. As God commanded Joshua, He commands us to be strong and courageous because of three realities.1. God made a ____________.“Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance.”(v. 7; cf. I Peter 1:3-4)
2019-05-2645 minRHCCC Latest SermonA Light to My Path: An Introduction A Light to My Path: An IntroductionPastor Reuben FoncardasLuke 24:13-53When we truly receive the Word of God and meet the God of the Word, three things happen.1. Hearts Burninga) with a renewed faithb) with a renewed hopec) with a renewed love2. Minds Yearninga) for enlightenmentb) for fellowshipc) for change3. Mouths Declaringa) tha...
2019-04-2842 min
RHCCC Latest SermonThe Cross: A Victory Personalized The Cross: A Victory PersonalizedEphesians 2:1-10; Galatians 2:19-21; Romans 6:1-14Pastor Reuben FoncardasWhy did Jesus have to suffer and die? And how does his death help us live our lives today?Short answer: The Power of the Cross! Jesus suffered and died that we may experience the power of the cross. And when we begin to experience the power of the cross, our lives will never be the same again. To experience the power of the cross, we need to understand four truths.
2019-04-0741 min
RHCCC DTM Latest SermonHeavenly Assurance Heavenly AssuranceJohn 14:1-31Pastor Reuben FoncardasWhen we are troubled, more often than not, we don’t see others’ pain. Jesus comforts his disciples in spite of his own distress.John 12:27; 13:21; 14:11. Jesus assures us of our HOME with the Father (vv. 1-4).• “Trust Me!”2. Jesus assures us of the WAY to the Father (vv. 5-11).• “Know Me!”3. Jesus assures us of the POWER from the Father (vv. 12-14).• “Ask Me!”
2019-03-2442 min
RHCCC Latest SermonBreaking Barriers The Gospel in Action: A letter to PhilemonBreaking BarriersPastor Reuben FoncardasChristian unity is God’s gift to the church made possible only through the blood of Jesus Christ. However, it is such a fragile reality that it needs constant reinforcements as well as breaking barriers that prevent us Christians from living as one.———1. Affirm our UNITY in Christ (Philemon 16)We have one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all(Eph. 4:4-6)———
2019-03-1746 minRHCCC Latest SermonForgive One Another The Gospel in Action: A letter to PhilemonForgive One AnotherPhilemon 7Pastor Reuben FoncardasForgiveness sets free both the offender and the offended. However, the road to this freedom is narrow and hard to find. Paul’s letter to Philemon shows us several important principles on experiencing the freedom of forgiveness.1. Forgive on the basis of Love (vv. 7-12) 1. Your love for me (Paul) and the saints. 2. My (Paul) love for you (Philemon) and Onesimus. 3. God’s love...
2019-03-1043 min