The Way Church Iloilo

The Way Church Iloilo

The Way Church Iloilo podcast is a collection of sermons from Pastor Ryan Valenzuela.

  1. MAR 24

    Consumer Christianity

    In his sermon, Pastor Ryan talks about how the modern church has shifted from discipleship to “consumer Christianity,” where people participate only if the benefits outweigh the cost. He contrasts preferences and entertainment-driven church attendance with worship centered on God, calling believers contributors, not spectators, and urging daily self-denial and surrender. He talks about transactional approaches to volunteering, giving, fellowship, and worship, warning that service fueled by recognition or reward expectations dies in obscurity and that using giving to control outcomes becomes manipulation or “spiritual gambling.” He cites examples and scriptures (John 6:26, Acts 8, Hebrews, Romans 12) to emphasize that greatness is measured by servanthood, worship is surrender not negotiation, and faith should persist even with ——— Join us for our Sunday services at 10 AM and 4 PM. You'll experience uplifting worship, practical and biblical teaching, and a welcoming community. Come as you are and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to worship with you!  When we give to the church, we honor God and support its ministry. Giving a tenth of our income, or tithing, is a biblical principle that helps those in need and furthers God's work. If you’re willing to partner with the Kingdom through giving, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/twchurchgiving CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theway.ph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayiloilo  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayiloilo  FOLLOW PASTOR RYAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.valenzuela  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanv_theway #TheWayChurch #LiveLongAndProsper

    1h 5m
  2. MAR 16

    The Devil Loves "MEH"

    Key verse: Revelation 3:15-16 I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.  Pastor Ryan shares a message about spiritual apathy—being “meh” or lukewarm—which Jesus rebukes in Revelation 3:15–16, calling the church to be hot, not indifferent. Apathy is the devil’s effective weapon, often arising through subtle spiritual drifting and hedonic adaptation, where believers lose passion over time while still attending and knowing the songs. Using Laodicea’s context of rich self-sufficiency but nauseating, lukewarm water, he defines lukewarmness as complacent, comfortable Christianity and urges wholehearted worship and public witness despite social pressure. Pastor Ryan calls the church to action through prayer, evangelism, priorities, and stewardship. He teaches that God designed people to care and participate in His purposes, pointing to Genesis and covenant imagery with Abraham, and concludes that the solution to apathy is a holy awakening to “burn,” not merely exist. ——— Join us for our Sunday services at 10 AM and 4 PM. You'll experience uplifting worship, practical and biblical teaching, and a welcoming community. Come as you are and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to worship with you!  When we give to the church, we honor God and support its ministry. Giving a tenth of our income, or tithing, is a biblical principle that helps those in need and furthers God's work. If you’re willing to partner with the Kingdom through giving, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/twchurchgiving CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theway.ph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayiloilo  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayiloilo  FOLLOW PASTOR RYAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.valenzuela  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanv_theway #TheWayChurch #LiveLongAndProsper

    1h 12m
  3. MAR 3

    To Live is Christ and To Die is Gain

    In this sermon by Ps. Charisse, it centers on Philippians 1:20–21, explaining that “to die is gain” is true only for those whose life is in Christ, not for merely noble causes, and rejects praying for the dead, purgatory, suicide, or escapism.  It emphasizes that the Greek sense is “the living Christ,” meaning Christ is not an addition but the essence of identity, purpose, direction, and endurance, illustrated by Paul’s imprisonment, his Damascus Road encounter, and Galatians 2:20. Death is defined as separation and “gain” as profit because it brings immediate presence with Christ, while believers must steward sacred, God-owned life, remain for fruitful ministry, and practice daily self-denial (Luke 9:23), exemplified by Stephen’s merciful martyrdom. Key Verse: Philippians 6:20-21: As it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.  ——— Join us for our Sunday services at 10 AM and 4 PM. You'll experience uplifting worship, practical and biblical teaching, and a welcoming community. Come as you are and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to worship with you!  When we give to the church, we honor God and support its ministry. Giving a tenth of our income, or tithing, is a biblical principle that helps those in need and furthers God's work. If you’re willing to partner with the Kingdom through giving, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/twchurchgiving CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theway.ph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayiloilo  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayiloilo  FOLLOW PASTOR RYAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.valenzuela  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanv_theway #TheWayChurch #LiveLongAndProsper

    1h 7m
  4. FEB 23

    Return To Me: The Heart of God

    In this sermon, Ps. Charisse is calling both unbelievers and believers back to God’s heart through true repentance. Ps. Charisse corrects common misconceptions: repentance is not just saying sorry, not merely stopping sin, and not only for unbelievers. Instead, it is a heart-level turning back to God rooted in His character: gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. She warns that spiritual drift can happen gradually, even among church volunteers, and urges the church to return with an undivided heart, not performative religion. Using the Book of Joel’s context of devastation and hope, Ps. Charisse explains that repentance doesn’t earn restoration, but opens the door to what God provides through Christ. She highlights the results of returning: restored seasons, renewed joy and intimacy, fruitfulness in the Spirit, and divine protection through nearness to the Shepherd. She ends her message ends with a clear invitation: return now, not later. Key Verse: Joel 2:12-13: “Yet even now,” declares the Lord,     “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;     and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God,     for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;     and he relents over disaster. ——— Join us for our Sunday services at 10 AM and 4 PM. You'll experience uplifting worship, practical and biblical teaching, and a welcoming community. Come as you are and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to worship with you!  When we give to the church, we honor God and support its ministry. Giving a tenth of our income, or tithing, is a biblical principle that helps those in need and furthers God's work. If you’re willing to partner with the Kingdom through giving, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/twchurchgiving CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theway.ph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayiloilo  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayiloilo  FOLLOW PASTOR RYAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.valenzuela  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanv_theway #TheWayChurch #LiveLongAndProsper

    1h 9m
  5. FEB 23

    The Road To Damascus: A Divine Disruption

    In this sermon, Ps. Yen explores how God often interrupts our plans not to derail us, but to redirect us. Through the story of Saul on the road to Damascus, we see that disruption is not always a sign of being outside God’s will. Sometimes it is proof that we are right in the center of it. Saul’s mission was stopped, his certainty shattered, and his identity undone—not to destroy him, but to reveal Christ to him. His interruption became transformation. But the story does not end with Saul. It also introduces Ananias, an ordinary disciple whose obedience in a disruptive moment helped shape history. This message challenges us to examine whether our interruptions are invitations. Are we resisting correction, or being prepared for assignment? Divine disruption may be God’s way of exposing false confidence, realigning our perspective, and positioning us to become the answer to someone else’s breakthrough. Key verse: Acts‬ ‭9‬:‭3‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.” ——— Join us for our Sunday services at 10 AM and 4 PM. You'll experience uplifting worship, practical and biblical teaching, and a welcoming community. Come as you are and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to worship with you!  When we give to the church, we honor God and support its ministry. Giving a tenth of our income, or tithing, is a biblical principle that helps those in need and furthers God's work. If you’re willing to partner with the Kingdom through giving, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/twchurchgiving CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theway.ph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayiloilo  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayiloilo  FOLLOW PASTOR RYAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.valenzuela  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanv_theway #TheWayChurch #LiveLongAndProsper

    50 min

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The Way Church Iloilo podcast is a collection of sermons from Pastor Ryan Valenzuela.