Message: Signs from Israel's history

I Cor. 16:1-14
Actual Audio Message delivered by Pastor Edwin Locsin

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Warnings
1. Privileges do not guarantee success
Privileges:
a. God's presence
b. God's guidance
c. God's protection \ passing through
d. God's deliverance / the red sea
e. God's provision - spiritual food (mana)

Example: I kings 11
King Solomon was the wealthiest and wisest man but the Lord became angry when Solomon turned away from Him.

2. Good beginning do not guarantee good endings
Sins: I Jn 5:21
.set hearts on evil things
.engage in idolatry
.commit sexual immorality
.testing the Lord
.grumbling

Example: I sam. 13:6
King Saul was spirit filled , was changed and God was with Him. But he committed suicide in the end.

3. Carelessness can lead to defeat( v11-14)
Example: II Sam 11:27
King David was careless and was immoral. He lost God's favor, peace in his house and a loyal friend and general.

Building a House of Worship

Since 1986, Dumaguete Gospel Church has been winning souls in Dumaguete. Our mission vision is seeking after the lost. After years of renting where we spread the gospel and worship the Lord, we have committed to building a house of worship on a lot which was heaven-sent. We pray that this coming June 2009, on the occasion of our church anniversary, we would be able to hold our first worship there, by God’s grace. But we need all the help we can get in putting up the remaining columns and the roof.

The scripture says, “unless the Lord builds the house, they shall labor in vain.” We would like to invite you on that hopeful and joyous occasion to celebrate with us on June 28, 2009 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning. Lunch will be served.

On this note, we would gladly appreciate cash or material donations to finish the building. The person to contact is our church treasurer, Mrs. Daisy B. Onte, with these contact numbers: 422-2351 (land line), 09262786072 (cellphone).




May the riches of heaven be upon you and in Christ,

The Dumaguete Gospel Church Family

Message: Benefits of Knowing Your Purpose in your life

Phil. 3:13-14

Actual audio message by Pastor Edwin Locsin

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1) Gives you focus
- v13 "one thing I do.."
- concentrates your effort and energy on what is important
- become effective by being selective
- w/out focus you keep changing directions

2) Simplifies your life
- "forgetting what is behind"

3) Add motivation to your life
- "straining what is ahead"

4) Prepare your life for eternity

Message: Friendly Reminders for the New Year

Luke 9:10-17


Jan. 4, 2009

Actual Audio Message

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Reminders:
1. Safety is not the absence of danger but the Presence of God (v12)
2. Every privelege comes with responsibility (v13)
3. We will do our part and God will do His part (v13b-16a)
-God's sovereignity and man's responsibility
4. Project first and provisions will follow (v16)
5. Be resposible stewards

Message: Positive Attitude in the New Year

Titus 2:11-15

Audio message from Pastor Locsin

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We must be Positive in the New year because there is:
1) Saving Grace behind us (v11)
"For the grace of God that brings salvation"

2) Sustaining God above us
- God's favor
- He will sustain us, rescue and carry us (Isaiah 46:4)

3) Solid Ground beneath us
- Our Great God is our Rock

4) Shining Goal before us (v13)
- while we wait for our blessed hope

5) Sacred Ghost within us
- 1 Cor. 3:16-17