San Diego Covenant Reformed Church RCUS

Pastor Gil P Baloy

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31 de mai.

Disciple All Nation P-2

The sermon centers on the Great Commission's mandate to disciple all nations, emphasizing that the church's mission is not merely evangelism but the ongoing process of making mature disciples who in turn make disciples. Rooted in Scripture, particularly the journey of Paul and Barnabas, it highlights the necessity of divine calling, prayer, fasting, and the Holy Spirit's leading in equipping believers for mission. The message unfolds through the historical and theological framework of Israel's journey, culminating in Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan—revealed as both Savior and God with us. The preacher underscores the importance of perseverance amid opposition, the danger of spiritual pride, and the church's responsibility to nurture believers from spiritual infancy to maturity. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to embrace its role in advancing God's kingdom by faithfully proclaiming the gospel and discipling others, so that all nations may come to know Christ as Lord and Savior.

37 min
24 de mai.

Disciple All Nation

The sermon centers on the pivotal shift in the early church's mission from ministering primarily to Jews and Israelites to embracing the Gentiles, as exemplified by the apostolic journey of Paul and Barnabas launched from Antioch. It highlights the divine calling of Paul, affirmed by the Holy Spirit and confirmed through fasting, prayer, and the laying on of hands, marking the beginning of a strategic expansion of the gospel into the Roman world. Through dramatic encounters—such as the blinding of the sorcerer Elymas and the conversion of the Roman governor Sergius Paulus—the sovereignty of God in breaking through spiritual resistance is demonstrated, affirming the power of the gospel to transform hearts. Paul's sermon in Antioch of Pisidia, rooted in Old Testament prophecy and culminating in the proclamation of Jesus as the promised Savior, underscores the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises and the universal offer of salvation through faith. The response of the Gentiles, contrasted with the Jewish leaders' opposition, illustrates the fulfillment of Christ's command to be witnesses to the ends of the earth, establishing the church's mission to all nations as both a divine mandate and a call to every believer to participate in the Great Commission.

41 min
17 de mai.

Pattern For Discipleship

The sermon centers on the Great Commandment—making disciples—as the essential mission of every believer, rooted in Christ's authority and presence. It emphasizes four vital steps: going to reach others, sowing the gospel through personal witness and discipleship, growing believers through baptism and ongoing instruction in Scripture, and trusting in Christ's promise to be with His people always. Drawing from Matthew 28:18–20, Acts, and Paul's letters, the message underscores that disciple-making is not limited to clergy but is the responsibility of all Christians, especially in a culture increasingly distant from the faith. The preacher calls the church to repentance and renewed commitment, warning against complacency and seeker-friendly compromises that dilute the gospel, while urging believers to live as faithful witnesses who embody the truth of Christ's sovereignty, holiness, and grace. Ultimately, the church's health is measured by its faithfulness to this divine mandate, which is both a command and a promise, grounded in the eternal presence of Christ.

35 min
10 de mai.

Coping by Coming to Jesus

Jesus confronts the spiritual indifference of cities like Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, where His miracles went unheeded, declaring that even pagan Tyre and Sidon, or the destroyed Sodom, would have repented and thus face a more merciful judgment than these covenant people. In response to their rejection, He offers a profound prayer of thanksgiving to the Father, affirming that salvation is not based on human wisdom or effort, but on divine sovereignty—revealed to the humble and hidden from the proud. The central message of the sermon is a call to personal surrender: all who are weary and burdened are invited to come to Christ, who offers rest, not through works or religious performance, but through faith in His grace. The passage underscores the tension between God's sovereign choice and human responsibility, affirming that true salvation comes only through the Son's revelation and the Spirit's work, and that every believer is called to urgently share this life-giving message with a world in need. Ultimately, the sermon calls for both personal commitment to Christ and bold, faithful witness to others, grounded in the certainty that Jesus is the only source of true rest and eternal hope.

28 min
3 de mai.

Till He Come

The Lord's Supper, as taught in 1 Corinthians 11, is a solemn proclamation of Christ's death until His return, serving as a vital mark of the true church alongside the pure preaching of the gospel and proper church discipline. Far from being a mere ritual, it is a means of grace that must be subordinate to Scripture, not elevated above it, and is to be observed with self-examination, humility, and love for fellow believers—especially the poor and marginalized. The Corinthian church's failure to discern the Lord's body through division, selfishness, and disregard for the needy reveals how heresy and moral failure distort the sacrament's purpose, leading to spiritual weakness and judgment. True participation requires faith, repentance, and a life marked by Christ-like love, as demonstrated in 1 John 3:16–18, where love is shown in action, not just words. The Lord's Supper, therefore, is not a sacramental magic but a sacred act of remembrance, unity, and ongoing sanctification, pointing believers toward the future feast of the Lamb in God's eternal kingdom.

42 min
26 de abr.

How To Keep From Falling Away - Final

The sermon, rooted in 2 Timothy 3, confronts the reality of perilous times by calling believers to discernment, spiritual resilience, and unwavering faithfulness. It emphasizes the necessity of sound doctrine, a life aligned with Scripture, and the cultivation of spiritual fruit such as longsuffering, love, and perseverance, all grounded in the authority and sufficiency of the Bible. The preacher urges Christians to know their spiritual heritage, to walk in the example of faithful leaders like Paul, and to remain steadfast in the face of unwavering faithfulness. With pastoral urgency, the message calls for vigilance against false teachers, compassion for the lost, and faithful evangelism, reminding believers that God is ever-present, sovereign, and faithful—never abandoning those who trust in Him, even in the darkest trials.

44 min
19 de abr.

How To Keep From Falling Away P-2

The sermon centers on the urgent need for believers to remain steadfast in faith amid perilous times, drawing from 2 Timothy 3 to warn against the deceptive appearance of godliness without genuine transformation. It emphasizes that true faith is evidenced not by intellectual knowledge or outward religious performance, but by a life marked by holiness, love, and obedience to God's will, as demonstrated in the contrasting examples of false teachers and faithful servants like Paul. The preacher underscores that while external conformity to religious forms may deceive, the ultimate test is fruit—consistent moral and spiritual character—rooted in a personal relationship with Christ, not mere doctrinal proficiency. Drawing on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7, the message affirms that only those who do the Father's will, not just those who profess Him, will enter the kingdom, calling for continual self-examination, humility, and reliance on God's grace. The call is clear: to be not merely a professing Christian, but a possessing one, grounded in Christ alone and built upon the unshakable foundation of His truth.

39 min
12 de abr.

How To Keep From Falling Away

This sermon, rooted in 2 Timothy 3 and reinforced by passages from Matthew, 3 John, Titus, and Ephesians, confronts the reality of perilous times marked by moral decay and spiritual deception within the visible church. It warns against the danger of mere profession of faith—having a 'form of godliness' without its transformative power—highlighting traits such as self-love, greed, pride, hypocrisy, and hedonism as signs of unregenerate hearts. The central message calls believers to discernment, urging them to evaluate spiritual leaders and communities not by outward appearances but by the fruit of their lives, emphasizing that true faith is evidenced by consistent obedience, humility, and a life aligned with Christ's teachings. The sermon underscores that genuine knowledge of truth is not merely intellectual but experiential, requiring the Holy Spirit's work to transform the heart and life, and it challenges every believer to ensure their walk in Christ is not merely head knowledge but a living, sanctified reality.

43 min

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Pastor Gil P Baloy
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2020 - 2026
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