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Grace Changes Everything

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“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord ’s favor has come. ”

Luke 4:18‭-‬19 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/luk.4.18-19.NLT

As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by. So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

  • Who do you cry out to first? Start with Jesus.
  • Who do you say He is? What you declare matters.

Jesus stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him.

  • Jesus hears your cries.
  • You do not encounter Jesus from afar.

As the man came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”

  • Jesus probes our heart.
  • Jesus can provide anything.

“Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.

  • What he asked was specifically given.
  • Our salvation is complete.

Luke 18:35‭-‬43 NLT

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Women’s Summit 2019

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Victory Fort | 9AM

Identity

  • Anchoring identity of being a mom or a woman in careers, breastfed kids, sleep trained kids, last name, social media, appearance or beauty, men/husbands
  • Where do we anchor our identity and worth?
  • cultural or biblical?

The woman is God’s idea.

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Genesis 2:18 NLT

  • she is an addition and not liability
  • strong enough to help!

We are created for a mission.

  • women perspective is different than men and has great value

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. While the man slept, the Lord God took out one of the man’s ribs and closed up the opening. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man. Genesis 2:18‭, ‬21‭-‬22 NLT

Women are created solely by God.

  • Adam had not a hand in creating the woman — defined and decide by God ONLY
  • Second class citizens in a world of superior men
  • We are special. God made us in His image.

Two Lies in the Garden

1. Self-Improvement: Women needs the fruit to be like God.

“God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. Genesis 3:5‭-‬6 NLT

You are enough to be accepted and loved. No any fruit needed.

2. Self-Sufficiency: She is self-sufficient and does not need anyone.

Labels given to us in this world makes us lose track that we are made in God’s image.

You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
Colossians 3:7‭-‬10 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/col.3.7-10.NLT

We are broken by sin.

Mission, strength, and worth because of Jesus.

Our primary interest is to be safe.

How safe do you feel in God, that you can actually thrive already?

Not self-improvement or self sufficiency but the love and mercy of God.

We are redeemed by the Son. Don’t forget to redeem that gift!

by: Rica Peralejo

<Testimony by Joice Villamor>

What lie of the enemy are you battling with now? Self-sufficiency or Self-improvement?

How can you apply the Biblical truth of the love and mercy of Jesus to thrive as a woman?

Understanding Our Purpose & Calling

1. Unique Purpose

What did God created me for?

O nations of the world, recognize the Lord , recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.

1 Chronicles 16:28‭-‬29 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1ch.16.28-29.NLT

What does glorify means?

When they look at you, who are they seeing? Do you bear the image of God?

We are bearer of God’s image.

To glorify God means to make him obvious and beautiful in our lives.

– Edward Welch

We don’t want the season of waiting to paralize us.

How to glorify God? Read His Word.

Knowing your purpose simplifies your life.

How can I bring glory to God in my situation?

2. Unique Calling

Who is getting the glory?

It’s the same purpose, but it’s expression change.

Is taking care of the kids less than of a calling when you are leading women? No.

Was I am making God beautiful to these kids?

How to know your calling?

  • Pray, communicate with God
  • Listen to other people
  • Passion, desire – obey! (God’s Voice)
  • Recurring interests (shower organizer, makeups, government, etc)
  • Where are you spiritually fruitful?

Don’t look down on where you are now, because God will make you fruitful wherever you are.

Jenn: Am I fit to be a senior pastor’s wife?

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/jer.1.5.NLT

God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies the called.

God chose you. He knit you. Embrace it.

by: Jenn Punsalan

<Testimony by Connie Reyes>

speak and it becomes. speak blessings always.

important to know the Word of God so the enemy can’t lie to you. you know the Truth.

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7.28.2019 | Overcoming Life Filters

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Filter – alter the overall appearance of an image

The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” “O Sovereign Lord ,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord , have spoken!” Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”

Jeremiah 1:4‭-‬10 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/jer.1.4-10.NLT

Knowing your identity means finding your purpose. whoever created you, created you for a purpose.

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18‭-‬20 NLT
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/mat.28.18-20/399

Dami excuses (youth card).

What is your “youth filter”?

What are you waiting for?

How to overcome my filters?

Do not say [your excuse]. Focus on your purpose.

Need to refocus on God. On my real purpose: give glory to God.

Refocus on the real reality.

Reality that God is with me and He will not leave me. #GodsPromise

Reality that life here on earth is temporary.

Focus on the real power of God.

Always read your bible.

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Hebrews 4:12 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/heb.4.12.NLT

The Only filter

Luke 23:45 Curtain was torn. God removed the filter.

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:13 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.2.13.NLT

That’s why we have communion. To remember.

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7.21.2019 | No Filter

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The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:4‭-‬5 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jer.1.4-5.NIV

We tend to live our lives behind filters.
We can go to God without filters.

Identity

Jeremiah 1:4‭-‬5

  • God created us the way we are now. #GodIs my Creator.
  • He “formed” us. When we were created, that’s exactly the face that God planned. Specific. Accurate. With Objective. Deliberate.
  • God created you specifically to be you.
  • God “knew” me – not an acquaintance. Intimate.
  • God knows exactly who we are. Even if sometimes we don’t know exactly who we are.
  • Our identity comes from God.
  • “you” – God created us personally. Individually. God knows everything about me.
  • We can go to God even without filters.
  • Why did you form me this way? — vantage point of man, we see the limitations.
  • We don’t see what God sees. His ways are higher than our thoughts.
  • “I formed..” – in Hebrew, imperfect tense–still ongoing! God is not yet done with you. The best is yet to come.
  • I set you apart for me.

Our approval comes from God. We are approved by God. We are His.

#ChurchService #VictoryMakati

Victory Makati • 11am

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I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope: God ’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.
Lamentations 3:19‭-‬24 MSG