In this sermon manuscript I prepared, I explored a “digital homiletics” theory as suggested by Sunggu A. Yang called “Episodic Preaching” or “Four-Page Preaching” based on Paul Scott Wilson’s The Four Pages of Sermon.[1] The Parable of the Dishonest Manager The parable begins with Jesus Christ sharing with his disciples The Parable of the DishonestContinue reading “[Sermon] Holy Hustle: God’s Kingdom Currency”
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[Sermon] Dealing with the Soul Issue of Distractions and Priorities
1 Corinthians 15:1-5, 1 “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.Continue reading “[Sermon] Dealing with the Soul Issue of Distractions and Priorities”
[Sermon] Dealing with the Heart Issue of Mistrust
March 2024 Sermon Series: UCBC Pathway: Journeying Pathways Together – we are about to embark on a journey where we explore and connect people to Christ, the church community and toward building more pathways ahead. That is where we are heading in the next two months. However, I realized that in every journey, travel, andContinue reading “[Sermon] Dealing with the Heart Issue of Mistrust”
[Sermon] Superb Life: Extraordinary J.O.Y.
John 15:9-11, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may beContinue reading “[Sermon] Superb Life: Extraordinary J.O.Y.”
[Sermon] Remedy for Anxiety, Doubt, and Fear
Ephesians 1:13-14, 13 “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” The Role of the HolyContinue reading “[Sermon] Remedy for Anxiety, Doubt, and Fear”
[Sermon] Strengthening the Pillars of Assurance
Texts: Romans 7:14-25 and John 10:26-30 Oftentimes, believers feel insignificant, have confused identities, or lack assurance of faith. This assurance is essential to many Christians who lose hope and struggle with faith. Struggling with assurance of faith is a good sign of our Christian life. If we do not struggle, it means that we areContinue reading “[Sermon] Strengthening the Pillars of Assurance”
King David’s 7 Principles of Giving
The context is King David praising God through giving during the initial phase of building the temple. His heart was full of joy that giving was a natural overflow for God’s future kingdom. When it comes to giving to the church, I think the challenge is not how much we can give but how weContinue reading “King David’s 7 Principles of Giving”
10 Principles of Giving as an Act of Worship
Read King David’s Seven (7) Principles of Giving and God’s Kingdom Currency. Biblical giving is an act of worship. First, it is stated in the Scriptures that the early church practiced generous giving—giving with a cheerful heart (Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 9:7). Acts 4:32 states, “All the believers were one in heart and mind. NoContinue reading “10 Principles of Giving as an Act of Worship”
Baptism: Meaning, Mode, and Manner
Download the full sermon manuscript on Union Community Bible Church Website On March 28, 2021, I preached a sermon on the topic of Baptism. Specifically, this topic is aligned to our sermon series, Defined: Understanding our Identity. In the previous sermons, we tackled about the Christian identity as an image of God, marred by Sin,Continue reading “Baptism: Meaning, Mode, and Manner”
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”
John&Paul's Reflections 