JP Arceno

Your Worth in God’s Words

My child (Jn. 1:12; 1 Jn. 3:1), My son, my daughter (2 Cor. 6:18) I created your innermost parts; wove you in your mother’s womb. My thoughts for you are precious (Ps. 139:13, 17); call me your, Abba, Father (Ps. 89:26; Mt. 6:9; Rm. 8:15). You are created out of my own likeness (Gen. 1:27).Continue reading “Your Worth in God’s Words”

A Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4Ptr. JP Arceno Sermon Notes: When we pray “the Lord’s Prayer” we participate in the gospel narrative. Praying in private: Thomas Manton said, “As Christ’s word is our rule, so his practice is our copy. This is the true religion, to imitate him whom we worship.” Christ prayed alone (Mk. 1:35; Mt.Continue reading “A Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer”

Webinar: Anxiety and Depression

Presented on January 23, 2020 via Zoom hosted by University Baptist Church, Philippines Excerpt: Anxiety and depression are emotions. According to Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, Dan Allender noted that emotions are the messengers of our body. He said, “Emotions are like messengers from the front lines ofContinue reading “Webinar: Anxiety and Depression”

Biography of Richard Sibbes (1577-1635)

Richard Sibbes was born in Tostock, Suffolk, four miles from Bury St. Edmunds, in 1577.[1] He is the eldest son of Paul Sibbes and Joane. His father was a wheelwright who hoped Sibbes would be in the same field of occupation. Instead of following the footsteps of his father, young Sibbes, out of love forContinue reading “Biography of Richard Sibbes (1577-1635)”

A Biographical Sketch of Thomas Manton (1620-1677)

Thomas Manton was born in 1620 at Lydeard St. Lawrence, Somerset.[1] Manton spent most of his life in Oxford for his studies and London for ministry. Many remembered Manton as “the king of preachers” during his lifetime. Even the prince of preachers Charles Spurgeon (d. 1892) commended Manton’s sermons on Psalm 199; he said, “ThereContinue reading “A Biographical Sketch of Thomas Manton (1620-1677)”

Henry Silbor: “Beyond Death”

The reality of death encounters a person commonly when someone experiences losing a loved one. Is there an afterlife? What is next after death? For a child who lost his mother, “Will I ever see my mother again?”[1] Indeed, as human beings, we grieve. But “men of faith” believe that this is not the endContinue reading “Henry Silbor: “Beyond Death””

Biblical Reflection: Christ and Life

Leroy Seat, in his blog, quoted Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw on their views about life. Macbeth, a realist, pessimistically exclaimed, “Out, out, brief candle!Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor playerThat struts and frets his hour upon the stageAnd then is heard no more: it is a taleTold by an idiot, full of soundContinue reading “Biblical Reflection: Christ and Life”

Sermons

For more Sermon Manuscripts visit UCBC Website, for live video records, UCBC Facebook. Bible Church International (July 26, 2020) in New Jersey Union Community Bible Church (January 3, 2021), NJ Union Community Bible Church (November 8, 2020) in NJ Pildera 2 SBC, Pasay and Faith in Christ Fellowship, Baguio (April 11, 2020) in the PhilippinesContinue reading “Sermons”

Ephesians Book Study

This bible study is a reading of Paul’s epistle for the churches in Ephesus in a descriptive and reflective approach. In some sense, a partial thematic approach will be presented depending on its essence in the passage. I was thinking about church young professionals, youth, and young adults as my audience. Please read the passageContinue reading “Ephesians Book Study”

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