San Diego Covenant Reformed Church RCUS

Pastor Gil P Baloy
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  1. APR 5

    Perilous Times For Jesus Part 2

    The sermon presents a profound meditation on the perilous journey of Jesus Christ, from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His crucifixion and resurrection, emphasizing the theological reality of His substitutionary suffering as the atoning sacrifice for humanity's sin. Centered on key passages from Mark's Gospel and Isaiah 53, it underscores how Jesus bore God's wrath in solidarity with sinners, was numbered with transgressors, and endured physical, emotional, and spiritual agony—including abandonment by His disciples, mockery, crucifixion, and the ultimate forsakenness on the cross. The tearing of the temple veil and the resurrection are portrayed as divine confirmations of Christ's victory over death, opening a new and living way into God's presence through His sacrificial death. The message calls believers to personal faith, ongoing discipleship, and a transformed life marked by newness in Christ, culminating in the hope of eternal resurrection and glorification, all grounded in the unshakable truth of Jesus' death and resurrection for justification.

    33 min

  2. MAR 28

    Perilous Times For Jesus P-4

    The sermon presents Palm Sunday not merely as a triumphant procession, but as a profound foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive mission, rooted in Zechariah's prophecy and fulfilled in Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem. Central to the message is the tension between Christ's royal dignity and His suffering servanthood, illustrated through His actions in the temple, His compassion for the lost, and the escalating peril He faced—from rejection by religious leaders to betrayal, trial, and crucifixion. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus' suffering was not a defeat, but the necessary expression of divine love, where His obedience to the Father's will culminated in atonement for humanity's sin. Through a detailed examination of key moments—from the Garden of Gethsemane to His mock trial—the sermon underscores that Christ's victory was secured through His willing submission to death, making Him the ultimate conqueror over sin, death, and the powers of darkness. The tone is both reverent and urgent, calling believers to respond with worship, gratitude, and deepened faith in the One who endured all for their salvation.

    37 min

  3. MAR 22

    Coping In Perilous Times Wage War P-3

    The sermon centers on Psalm 2 as a prophetic declaration of God's sovereign authority amid global rebellion, portraying the world's opposition to Christ as both futile and foreordained. It highlights how earthly powers, from ancient kings to modern ideologies, conspire against God and His anointed, yet God remains enthroned in heaven, laughing at their arrogance while preparing to judge with righteous wrath. Through historical testimonies like Gladys Alward's faithfulness in China and the resilience of British believers during the Blitz, the message underscores that true wisdom lies in submitting to Christ, trusting in His victory, and living in reverent fear and joyful obedience. The call to 'kiss the Son' is presented as the ultimate act of surrender and faith, inviting all to find peace in Christ's triumph over the world, even in the midst of tribulation. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that God's decree stands: He has appointed His Son as King, and all who trust in Him are blessed.

    32 min

  4. MAR 15

    Coming In Perilous Times P-2

    The sermon centers on the unshakable assurance of God's love for believers, anchored in Romans 8:31–39, affirming that nothing—neither death, tribulation, nor any created thing—can separate the faithful from Christ's love. Drawing from Scripture, including the stories of the woman caught in adultery and the repentant thief on the cross, it emphasizes that justification through Christ's substitutionary sacrifice nullifies condemnation, as God declares the believer innocent by imputing Christ's righteousness. The preacher underscores the reality of divine sovereignty, the holiness of God, and the necessity of faith in Christ as the only means of escape from God's wrath, while also highlighting the believer's present and eternal life defined not by duration but by a living relationship with God. Though the world faces peril and fear, especially in light of historical events like September 11, the Christian's true security lies not in circumstances but in the eternal, self-sacrificing love of God revealed in Christ, making believers more than conquerors through Him who loved them.

    39 min

  5. MAR 8

    Coping In Perilous Times P-1

    The sermon addresses the challenge of finding peace and purpose amid global turmoil, drawing from John 16:33 to affirm that while tribulation is inevitable, believers can have peace through Christ's victory over the world. It emphasizes the necessity of prayer for all people, including leaders and nations, grounded in Paul's instruction in 1 Timothy 2, and calls for national repentance and spiritual awakening in response to crises like war, terrorism, and natural disasters. The preacher underscores God's sovereignty, His use of suffering to draw people to Himself, and the importance of personal faith, humility, and repentance as the foundation for enduring hardship. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to place their trust in Christ alone, to live as His ambassadors, and to find lasting peace not in circumstances but in a personal relationship with Jesus, who has overcome the world.

    37 min

  6. MAR 1

    Why I Love The Lord’s Supper

    The sermon presents the Lord's Supper as a profound means of grace, revealing threefold divine love: the Father's eternal and steadfast covenant love, secured through the everlasting covenant and guaranteed by Christ's promise to never lose His sheep; the Savior's self-sacrificing and redeeming love, fulfilled in His role as the Passover Lamb whose blood atones for sin and ensures salvation; and the Holy Spirit's sanctifying and confirming love, which works faith through the Gospel and strengthens believers through the sacrament. Rooted in Scripture—from the Passover in Exodus to Christ's institution of the Supper in Luke 22—the sermon emphasizes that the Lord's Supper is not a mere ritual but a living sign and seal of God's redemptive work, renewing faith, deepening communion with Christ, and sustaining believers amid life's trials. It calls for a reverent, biblically grounded participation, reminding believers that their hope rests not in personal merit but in Christ's finished work, confirmed by the Spirit and awaited in the consummation of God's kingdom.

    40 min

  7. FEB 22

    God's Work In You

    The sermon centers on the theological assurance of God's sustaining grace, rooted in Philippians 1:6, which affirms that God, who began a good work in believers, will faithfully complete it until the day of Christ. Drawing from Ephesians, Galatians, Romans, and Hebrews, it unfolds a Trinitarian framework: God the Father predestined believers before creation, God the Son accomplished salvation through His life, death, and resurrection, and God the Holy Spirit empowers believers to persevere in faith and holiness. The message emphasizes that salvation is not a human achievement but a divine work, sustained by grace, requiring continual dependence on Christ as the author and finisher of faith. The preacher calls the congregation to run the Christian race with patience, laying aside sin and fixing their eyes on Jesus, while affirming both God's sovereignty and human responsibility in faith. Ultimately, the sermon offers profound comfort and confidence, assuring believers that their salvation is secure because God Himself is the guarantor of their perseverance.

    35 min

  8. FEB 15

    Christ Strengthens Me

    The sermon centers on two pivotal promise verses—Philippians 4:19 and 4:13—highlighting God's faithfulness in meeting every need according to His riches in glory and the empowering strength found in Christ for every circumstance. It emphasizes that true spiritual vitality is rooted in a deep, selfless love for the gospel and a willingness to support God's work, exemplified by the Philippian church's steadfast generosity and spiritual attentiveness. Through the life of Paul, the sermon illustrates how trials, suffering, and self-denial are not signs of failure but instruments of divine strength, endurance, and contentment, all made possible by Christ's perfect empathy and sustaining power. The message calls believers to embrace a life of radical dependence on Christ, trusting in His strength to endure hardship, overcome temptation, and fulfill His mission, even in the midst of weariness and scarcity. Ultimately, it invites the hearer into a deeper fellowship with Christ, where spiritual strength, joy, and purpose are found not in comfort but in surrender to His will.

    39 min
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