Today (April 16, 2017) UCCP NEC is celebrating 2 important occasions, 102nd anniversary and Easter Sunday. Our Guest Preacher is Bishop Emergencio D Padillo.
TEXT :Hebrews 12:1-12, 1Kings 3:9-14
The old testament text is a story of Solomon asking God for wisdom in leading the vast kingdom during his time. And God granted him his request and give him riches and honor in his lifetime.
The New Testament text talk about running with perseverance, fixing eyes on Jesus, enduring hardship as discipline, discipline producing a harvest of righteousness.
Sermon
The message delivered thru Bishop Padillo
There are 2 requirement in Pursuing the Faith Journey Towards Shalom. No 1. Know your direction as a person, as a church, practice prudence and vigilance. Jesus should direct our journey. The bishop emphasize on the need for wisdom, specially today when evil thing when repeatedly done seems good thing, and good thing that no one or seldom done seems a passe. We need to ask wisdom to Discern between good and evil
2nd requirent in pursuing faith towards shalom is Adequate preparation, like an athlete , individuals and church as well must ne ready to face the challenges and have discipline
Note: not the exact sermon of Bishop Padillo, just what was retained in my mind after the service
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