Redeeming Dominion

I am gathering ideas and thoughts relating to MAN'S initial and radical CALLING since the CREATION of him/her .... 

THUS stewardship, governance, obedience, fruitfulness and multiplication are a part of such.

These articles below are BORROWED and will be the guiding thoughts as I see Genesis 1:26-28 applied, lived out, taught and manifested while people are ON EARTH :-)

Redeeming DOMINION in a Fallen World

(BORROWED ARTICLE)

Now, I’m not a rabid environmentalist, so don’t hear me saying “dominion is all about how we treat the environment.” It involves how we interact with the world around us, but it’s more than that. Dominion touches every part of our being. And despite our fallen state, God has not removed the charge to rule over the earth from humanity. Therefore, we must consider how to use the authority God has given us to bring Him glory. 

Here are three suggestions loosely based on Genesis 1:28:

1. Consume Responsibly. 

I have a confession: I hate recycling. I live in a townhouse complex that’s out of the 1970s, one without a recycling program and it’s great! Honestly, it’s not so much recycling as the propaganda surrounding it. While I’m skeptical that a styrofoam cup in a landfill will still exist in 15,000 years, I’m all for being responsible as a consumer. Don’t buy more than you need. Buy things that last. Just because you can be conspicuous in your consumption doesn’t mean you should be.

2. Work with Excellence. 

While few of us are in positions of great authority, we are all responsible for carrying out the work we’ve been given with excellence. Do your work well, respect your employers, remembering that “your are serving the Lord Jesus Christ,” not men (Colossians 3:24).

3. Multiply Spiritually and Biologically. 

Some of you might cringe reading that, but looking at the context of God’s command to have dominion over the earth, it’s connected to our multiplying and filling the earth. While having children isn’t necessarily a mandate in the same way it was for Adam and Eve, having children is a way in which we can exercise dominion over the earth. We are bringing new life into the world. That’s a big deal.

Likewise, perhaps even more importantly, we need to be focused on spiritual multiplication. 

While biological multiplication is common to all humanity, only Christians can multiply spiritually. 

We have been given the role as Ambassadors of Jesus Christ with the responsibility of sharing the news of Jesus’ sin-defeating death and resurrection with the world. We are to make disciples of all nations. This is the greatest way in which we can exercise dominion over the earth in that we’re using the authority given to us by Christ for the express purpose of seeing the lost become found.

Those are some of the ways in which we can and should continue to exercise dominion in the fallen world as redeemed people. God has removed this responsibility from us, so let’s make use of every opportunity we have to give Him glory.

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making more and more people realize their MAIN PURPOSE of why being CREATED by GOD:

"Taking dominion as a servant of God" is a core biblical principle that redefines authority as servant leadership and responsible stewardship. It involves exercising God-given authority in the world through humility, care, and service to others, rather than through domination or selfish gain. 

The Biblical Foundation: Dominion and Stewardship

The concept originates in Genesis 1:26-28, where God gives humanity the mandate to "have dominion" and "subdue" the earth. This is not a license for exploitation but a call to act as God's representatives, or vice-regents, on Earth. 

Key aspects of this mandate include:

Imaging Divine Dominion: Human rule is meant to reflect God's rule, which is characterized by love, care, preservation, and fostering life and harmony within creation.

Stewardship: Believers are caretakers of God's creation, responsible for managing the earth's resources and environment with wisdom and compassion.

Authority Over Circumstances, Not People: This dominion grants authority over spiritual and worldly challenges (e.g., sin, fear, sickness) but explicitly warns against "lording it over" other people. 

The Servant Model of Leadership

Jesus Christ modeled the pathway to dominion through servanthood and humility. As Jesus said, "whoever would be great among you must be your servant" (Matthew 20:26). 

This is practiced through:

Humility: Pride can prevent a person from accessing their God-given authority; humility and a willingness to serve are the keys to rising into a position of influence.

Meeting Needs: Serving God involves meeting the spiritual and temporal needs of those around you, reflecting Christ's own actions.

Focus on the Kingdom: The primary goal is to do what is beneficial for God's kingdom, not for personal ambition or self-aggrandizement. 

Practical Ways to Exercise Dominion

Taking dominion as a servant of God can be applied in various areas of life: 

In Your Vocation: Work with excellence and diligence, seeing your job as a form of service to the Lord, which validates all noble human endeavors.

Over Personal Life: Exercise self-control and dominion over sin, habits, desires, and emotions by aligning your mind with God's Word through prayer and study.

In Your Community/Family: Lead your family in their faith journey, extend hospitality, and look for opportunities to help others fulfill their visions and dreams.

Through Spiritual Authority: Use the authority given to all believers in Christ through prayer and speaking God's Word to overcome challenges and spiritual strongholds. 

In essence, "taking dominion as a servant of God" means living a life of responsible, loving, and humble influence, reflecting God's character and advancing His purposes in the world.

The Kingdom of God

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The Kingdom of God

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The Nature of the Kingdom. 

The kingdom of God (or heaven) carries the idea of God coming into the world to assert his power, glory and rights against Satan's dominion and the present course of this world. 

It is more than salvation or the church, it is God expressing himself power-fully in all his works

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The kingdom is primarily an assertion of God's power in action, God is beginning his spiritual rule on earth in the hearts of and among his people (in 14:23:20:22). He comes into the world with power (Isa 64-1; Mk 9:1; 1Co-4.20) We must not conceive of this power as material or political, but as spiritual. The kingdom is not a religio-political theocracy it is not a matter of social or political dominion over the kingdoms of this world (In 18:36). God does not intend this time to redeem and reform the world through social or political activism, or through violent ....

Mt 12:28

"But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon γου."

.... action (Mt 26:52; see In 18.36, note) The world through out this age will remain an enemy of God and his people (Jn 15:19; Ro 12:1-2; Jas 4:4; 1Jn 2:15-17, 4:4). God's rule by direct judgment and force will occur only at the end of this age (Rev 19:11-21). 

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Because God asserts himself with power, the world enters into a crisis. God's expression of power fills the devil's empire with alarm (Mt 4:3ff, 12:29, Mk 1:24), and everyone is copfrorited with the decision whether or not to submit to God'sirule (Mt 3:1-2: 4.17: Mk 1:14-15). The necessary and fundamental condition of entry into God's kingdom is, "Repent and believe the good news" (Mk 1:15)

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This reality of God's power breaking into the world involves: (a) spiritual authority over Satan's rule and dominion (Mt 12:28; In 18:36), the coming of the kingdom marks the beginning of the destruction of Satan's rule (Jn 12:31, 16:11) and of humanity's deliverance from the demonic (Mk 1:34,39; 3:14-15, Ac 26:18) and from sin (Ro 6); (b) power to work miracles and to heal the sick (Mt 4:23, 9:35; Ac 4:30; 8:7; see article on Divine Healing, p. 1436); (c) the preaching of the gospel, accompanied by conviction with regard to sin, righteousness and judg ment (Mt 11:5, Jn 16:8-11; Ac 4:33), (d) the salvation and sanctification of those who repent and believe the gospel (see Jn 3:3; 17:17, Ac 2:38-40; 200 6:14-18, see article on Spiritual Separation for Believers, p. 1821); and (e) the baptism in the Holy Spirit for power to witness for Christ (see Ac 1:8, notes: 2:4, notes).

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An essential evidence that one is experiencing God's kingdom is a life of "righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Ro 14:17). (5) This kingdom has both a present and a future aspect. It is a present reality in the world today (Mk 1:15: Lk 18:16-17; Col 1:13; Heb 12:28), yet God's rule and power are not complete ly realized. The work and influence of Satan and evil people will continue until the end of the age (1Ti 4:1; 271 3:1-5; Rev 19:19-20:10). The future manifestation of God's glory, power and kingdom will occur when Jesus returns to judge the world (Mt 24:30; Lk 21:27: Rev 19.11-20 20:1-6). The ultimate fulfillment of the kingdom comes when Christ finally triumphs over all evil and opposition, and hands over the kingdom to God the Father (1Co 15:24-28; Rev 20:7-21:8; see also Mk 1:15, note concerning the various manifestations of the kingdom in redemp tive history)

Bacolod, Philippines The Role of Believers in the Kingdom. The NT has much to say about the role of believers in 2025/11/20 11:20

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(1) it is the responsibility of believers to persevere in Billigently seeking God's kingdom in all manifestations, hungering and thirsting for God's presence and power both in their own lives and within the Christian community (see Mt 5:10, notes, 6:33, note)

(2) In Mt. 11:12 Jesus gives additional information on the nature of kingdom people. There he indicates that the kingdom of heaven is taken hold of only by forceful people who are com mitted to breaking away from the sinful practices of the human race and who turn to Christ, his Word and his righteous ways. No matter what the cost may be, such people vigorously seek the kingdom in all its power. In other words, experiencing the kingdom of heaven with all its bless ings tequires earnest endeavor and diligent faith, spiritual warfare that includes the will to re sist Satan, sin and an often-corrupt society

(3) The kingdom of God is not for those wholseldom pray or who compromise with the neglect the Word and have little spiritual hunger. It is for men like Joseph (Ge 39:9), Nathan (25a 12:7), Elijah (1Ki 18:21), Daniel and his three friends (Da 1:8, 3:16-18), Mordecai (Est 3:4-5), Peter and John (Ac 4:19-20), Stephen (Ac 6:8, 7:51) and Paul (Php 3:13-14), it is for women like Deborah (Jdg 4:9), Ruth (Ru 1:16-18), Esther (Est 4:16), Mary (Lk 1:26-35), Anna (Lk 2:36-38) and Lydia (Ac 16:14-15,40)

world,

Jewish Sects

Pharisees

Their roots can be traced to the second century BC to the Hasidim.

1. Along with the Torah, they accepted as equally inspired and authoritative all material contained within the oral tradition.

2. On free will and determination, they held to a mediating view that made it impossible for either free will or the sovereignty of God to cancel out the other.

3. They accepted a rather developed hierarchy of angels and demons

4. They taught that there was a future for the dead.

5. They believed in the immortality of the soul and in reward and retribution after death.

6. They were champions of human equality.

7. The emphasis of their teaching was ethical rather than theological.

Sadducees

They probably had their beginning during the Hasmonean period (166-63 8.c.). Their demise occurred c. A.D. 70 with the fall of Jerusalem

1. They denied that the oral law was authoritative and binding.

2. They interpreted Mosaic law more literally than did the Pharisees.

3. They were very exacting in Levitical purity.

4. They attributed all to free will.

5. They argued there is neither resurrection of the dead nor a future life.

6. They rejected a belief in angels and demons.

7. They rejected the idea of a spiritual world.

8. Only the books of Moses were canonical Scriptures

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This from Chapter 7 of ABLAZE for GOD Book by Wesley Duwel

It Takes Power to Extend 

the Kingdom

The kingdom of God, of heaven, of Messiah is a great Bible theme that was proclaimed by Old Testament prophets and repeatedly mentioned by Christ in the Gospels. 

God is our Sovereign King. His reign in our hearts today and in the world until the return of Jesus is His saving kingdom. It is built through human hands but not by human hands. It is built by the power of God working through the cooperating joint ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit-filled.

"The kingdom of God never means an action undertaken by men or a realm which they set up the kingdom is a divine act, not a human accomplishment, not even the accomplishment of dedicated Christians." 

The power of the kingdom is operative in and through God's representatives. But the power is not their power; it is the power of God. Christ gives to His own the keys of the kingdom to use in binding and loosing through prayer and obedience (Matt. 16:19; 18:18-20). But the power of the keys remains God's power and is usable only by the Spirit's guidance and enabling.

Kingdom power was present in the ministry of Jesus, and it was present in the ministry of His followers. Indeed, it can be present in your ministry today. But it is not your power. It continues to be given and manifested through you only as God makes it operative and evident.

Our best efforts of themselves do not build or advance the kingdom. Christian efforts are not sufficient. Even the best endeavor of the Spirit-filled is totally inadequate. Nothing less than the Holy Spirit guiding, empowering, and using the efforts of the Spirit-filled can extend Christ's reign in any heart or in any group. The extent to which God can use the influence, witness, and service of a holy people is governed by the extent to which He sovereignly empowers and works through them.

POWER

Purity and power are closely associated, but they are not identical. We need both. God wills both for us. They are essential in our living. They are even more essential in our service. 

Purity can be beautiful and positive, or it can be largely negative. 

Purity can be retained, power must be renewed.

Purity in the form of positive goodness and righteousness is the result of power to be what God wants us to be. God wants to give us the Spirit's power both to be and to do what He has called us to be and do. 

Purity pertains to living, power specially to service.

The spiritual measure of Christian leaders is the fullness of the Spirit and His endowment of power. 

Oratory, effectiveness of delivery, and speech are good, but they are not enough. Content, orthodoxy, and solid biblical truth are essential, but they are not enough. Personality, graciousness of speech and action are important, but they are not enough. The power of the Lord must be upon them. All these qualities can exist on the human level. 

The kingdom must be built, advanced, and manifest on the level of the divine empowering of the human. It must be God working through us.

When some in Corinth began to criticize Paul and his ministry judgmentally, it did not concern Paul greatly. The apostle regarded the Lord as his judge (1 Cor. 4:4). Only God knows the measure of His power working within us. Paul makes it very clear: "The kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power" (v. 20). Paul said he would come to Corinth and check both the words and the power of those who were creating confusion. Truth is essential, but in Christ's service it must be truth on fire. Truth without power does not accomplish the will or work of God. It may only deaden or offend.

By the presence or absence of God's power in their lives and ministry, Paul wanted the Corinthians to evaluate the credentials of Christian leaders who came among them. How would you have passed Paul's scrutiny and inspection? In 2 Corinthians 6 Paul gave a list of many ways in which he commended himself as a servant of God. Important among them was ministry "in the Spirit" and "in the power of God" (vv. 6-7).

Paul reminded the Thessalonian church, "Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake" (1 Thess. 1:5). Paul was deeply conscious that the power of God was at work. The Christian leader is usually aware when God's power is specially present. Are you frequently aware of this in your ministry? It was normal to Paul.

The Thankful Nations TTN2025

Our 14 Day November ThanksGiving Celebration Campaign HLM WIDE 

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the thankful nations

Thanksgiving Series

A beautiful and timely theme "The Thankful Nations" especially as it aligns gratitude with a global and missional perspective.

A 14 Day Thanksgiving Campaign on Psalm 67

Main Theme Verse:

Psalm 67:3-4 (NIV)

"May the peoples praise you, God; 

may all the peoples praise you. 

May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth."

This psalm is a song of blessing and thanksgiving that envisions all nations joyfully praising God. 

It aligns with the idea of collective, global gratitude.

This November, we journey through Psalm 67 and discover how thanksgiving is not just a personal response, but a global calling. 

God blesses us so that His name will be known among the nations. 

Each Sunday, we will explore how our treasures, praise, grace, testimony, and unity 

all point to a thankful people who declare His glory to the ends of the earth. 

On Thanksgiving Sunday, November 30, we will come together as one family to offer our thanksgiving gifts, celebrating God's faithfulness and His heart for The Nations.

THE LIFE GROUP MATERIALS 

November 2

Pre-Kick Off // Birthday Sunday

Title: Treasures of God

Text: Psalm 67:1-2

"May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us-so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations."

Stewardship and generosity. All we have comes from God's gracious blessing. We are not owners but stewards of His treasures, meant to make His salvation known among the nations.

Supporting Verse: 

Matthew 6:21 - "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

November 9

Kick Off // Communion Sunday

Title: Tribe of Praise

Text: Psalm 67:3

"May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you."

God's people are called to be a tribe of praise. Thanksgiving is not just personal, but communal uniting people across the world to glorify God.

Supporting Verse: 1 Peter 2:9- "You are a chosen people... that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

November 16

Week 1// Life Group Sunday

Title: Triumph of Nations

Text: Psalm 67:4

"May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth."

The true triumph of nations is not in power or wealth but in the joy that comes from God's righteous and just rule. When God reigns, nations rejoice and find lasting peace.

Supporting Verse: Isaiah 9:7 - "Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end..."

November 23

Week 2 // Facility Sunday

Title: Testimony of Thanks

Text: Psalm 67:5-6

"May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us."

Focus: Thanksgiving is a testimony to the world. When we give thanks, it reflects God's provision and points others to His faithfulness. Our gratitude becomes a witness to the nations.

Supporting Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

November 30

Week 3

Thanksgiving Sunday

Title: Together in Thanksgiving

Text: Psalm 67:7

"May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him."

Thanksgiving Sunday culminates in united praise and giving. As we bring our thanksgiving gifts, we do so together believing God will use them to make His name known "to the ends of the earth."

Supporting Verse: 

2 Corinthians 9:11 - "You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."

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November 8, 2025

SATURDAY

6pm @ M1 

This was Moved to Another Day

INSTALLATION 🙂

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Introductions of CORNER ADMINS and TEAMS -- Faith and Legacy NIGHT

"HLM and the Culture of NEXT"

JR will share

ALL UNITED WORSHIP TEAM at HLM LEADS only TWO Songs 

(Jesus You are Highest and Beyond Words)

Testimony of PASTORS Conversion Consecration Call and SERVICE 

(2 to 3 minutes WRITTEN*)

Budol Meal FORMAT 

(create your own BUDOL TABLE contest) THEN EAT @ M2 and / or ROOF DECK

WHAT To Do?

SEND 1000 Missionaries till 2033

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Be in a TEAM of 5 to 10

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Connect with HLM ASIA MISSIONS

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TRAIN PRAY RAISE Funds for Your Trip

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Follow Carefully Instructions since THIS IS A CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT Trip

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Believe for New Friends to MEET and Engage

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Go with something to BLESS THE WORLD WITH --- Arts Business Civics/Sports Discovery/Science Education Family Government Health .... 

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Learn from Other Groups Ministries and Churches 

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PRAY LISTEN OBEY

#SL_SaltAndLightYouAre

READINGS 

The 14 Day Readings 

The UNITED Leaders Celebration of FAITH and PRAYER

The SATURDAY 6pm to 730pm

Celebration of FAITH and PRAYER

WeekEnd Service 

at The M1 Space Sta Clara

OPEN TO ALL

yet 

TARGETING Top Leadership and Volunteers!!

• WORSHIP
• PRAY
• VISION CASTING
• MINISTRY TIME

Small Groups follow after the service with a 

Nice Hot and Appropriate MEAL at The House of Nations.

This Meeting will be led by Pastor JR.

ZOOM will be made available for all our LEADERS outside the City.

Mission: Have a TRIP and TRIPS

Team Trips changes YOU!!

From coordinating, communicating and responding to the Call of The Great Commission of going INTO THE WORLD  .... this is surely life altering and changing .... From the Head to the Heart ❤️ 

This 2025 is a Year of TEAM Travels and Learnings. The BEST that happened this year and must be inculcated in all our Networks and Sites and Ministries.

• PRAYER happens Daily Before and During the TRIPS. 
• DISCOVERY takes place every Day!
• OBEDIENCE becomes the order of the day as well, as we are drawn to listen and capture every moment.
• THANKS and gratitude is heard and felt too by each Team Member.

May 1000++ People from HLM PHILIPPINES respond to GO to the Nations of the world till 2033 (the 2000 Year Anniversary of Jesus Resurrection).

BELOW

A sample of our LAOS Short Missions Trip Prayer Updates Day # 5:  

BY MISSIONARY ROLYN GUMBAN

Good day! 

God is so good for the past 5 days that we are here in Laos. 

Last time we had our engagements and evangelism in the park of Laos near the Mekong River which is connected to 5 countries (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar). 

We had a total of 17 engagements so far today, 12 Lao locals and 5 Chinese students. 

Laos country has been strongly influenced by China and its beliefs (communist country). 

Praise God that in spite of the challenges here in Laos we engaged with them and one of the Local Lao students received Jesus as her Lord and Savior. HalleluYah 🙌 🙌 🙌 Praying for more students to engage next week and build relationships to share our faith and the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Yesterday we joined as well in Every Nation Church here (underground church) we had our interview of their Pastors and Campus Missionaries about how they engaged, strategized and evangelized the locals here. 

Today, it's our TOUR DAY and FREE DAY, we will be continuing learning their culture, ways and beliefs so that we can engage more effectively. HalleluYah 🔥 

Revelation 5:9

"And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation."

PRAYER ITEMS for today: 

1

PRAY for the power of the Holy Spirit that will continuously work upon the hearts of those we engaged and share God's goodness and Gospel. 

2

PRAY for God's divine appointments and encounters for the Local Lao people that we will be ministering. 

3

PRAY for the team Laos missionaries for God's covering and protection as we have our tour today and continuously engage the people of Lao. 

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Again, thank you for praying and interceding with us. You are also part of this SHORT MISSIONS TRIP. For we are a team. Thank you and Thank You Lord JESUS 🙏 

All Glory to God alone 🙌 

Shalom! 💚🙏🔥

@everyone

PHOTOS RELATED 

MORE PHOTOS

WHAT To Do?

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Be in a TEAM of 5 to 10

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Connect with HLM ASIA MISSIONS

and Other Partner Agencies 

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TRAIN PRAY RAISE Funds for Your Trip

and BELIEVE MORE!!!

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Follow Carefully Instructions since THIS IS A CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT Trip (and a High Spiritual Level of an Excercise)

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Believe for New Friends to MEET and Engage

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Go with something to BLESS THE WORLD WITH --- Arts Business Civics/Sports Discovery/Science Education Family Government Health .... 

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Learn from Other Groups Ministries and Churches 

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PRAY LISTEN OBEY

This is very Important!

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BELIEVE some will GO BACK for a LONG TERM MISSIONARY APOSTOLIC WORK as a Family

#SL_SaltAndLightYouAre

3 Fold Missions CALL

HLM MISSIONS DEPARTMENT
The 3 Fold Call at HLM

1
SENDING People 

to Lead and Tend a Life Group

in the Vision of 12 144 1728

2
SENDING People 

to Serve in a Ministry 

outside or inside their local home groups

(See List of 101 Services & Opportunities)

3
SENDING People 

to be on MISSIONS 

(Global and Local)

Short and / or Long Term and / or Perpetual*

Our YEAR 3 at LTS is committed to Turn EveryOne Loose and be of service wherever they are. 

We grow more when we Do the call of Greater Works assigned by JESUS.

We are praying for a MOBILIZED BODY of Christ!!

As they Receive --- they can NOW GO!!

SATURDAY could be a Consecration and Receiving Service, that they may be DEPLOYED to serve many on the First Day of the WEEK --- The Lord's Day!!

HALLELUYAH 🏆 

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DEVELOPING IDEAS:

• The Role of "Missions Order" FORMS
• The Call to Serve and The "Volunteers LIST" 
• The NEW FRONTIERS "PIONEERING" areas, circles and spaces to be Activated 
• The "STRENGTHENING" of other groups and ministries and congregations we are DEVELOPING.
• and MORE

.... as the waters cover the sea SCOPE, until Jesus come!

Come And Be On Mission ...

• Metro Philippine Cities
• Mega Cities 
• Mekong Countries 
• More and More soon!!!

APPRENTICES

The Time Jesus sent them OUT ....

It was their First Missions Trip !

(Jesus Sends Out The Twelve)

Jesus sent his disciples out two by two, which appears in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. 

This was to give them authority, power over spirits, and for them to support each other in their ministry of preaching the gospel and healing the sick. 

The two-by-two plan was practical, as it allowed for a broader reach, mutual correction, and encouragement between the disciples.

T H I S

2026

Apprentice WEEK

(non-PREACHING at the Pulpit EDITION)

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Vision of 12 and 144 

HUMANITARIAN PARTIES

(create these and engage the WORLD)

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HEALING and DELIVERANCE Sessions

(have these)

#DeepBench2026

#RaisingUpTribeLeaders

#GigaMOVEamongTheLaity

October 2025 Sermon Series EXALTING The God Like No Other

EXALTING 

The GOD Like No Other

MAIN TEXT: 

Psalm 86:8–10 (NASB)
8There is no one like You among the gods, Lord, Nor are there any works like Yours.
9 All nations whom You have made will come and worship before You, Lord,
And they will glorify Your name.
10 For You are great, and You do [a]wondrous deeds; You alone are God

OVERVIEW:

Psalm 86:8–10 is a powerful declaration of God’s uniqueness, greatness, and universal lordship, set within a personal prayer attributed to David. 

These verses shift the focus from David’s personal plea for help to a broader reflection on who God is. David affirms that there is no one like God among the so-called gods, and that none can match His works—highlighting God's absolute uniqueness and superiority. He looks forward to a future where all nations, created by God, will come to worship Him and glorify His name. 

This introduces a global and eschatological vision of worship that extends beyond Israel. Finally, this vision is grounded in God’s character: He is great, performs wondrous deeds, and alone is truly God. Together, these verses remind us that God is not only worthy of personal trust but also of global praise, and they affirm key theological themes such as monotheism, divine sovereignty, and the ultimate purpose of worship.



WEEKLY TITLES | SYNOPSIS | EMPHASIS

Kick- Off | Birthday Sunday
Exalting the God Like No Other

Text: 

Psalm 86:8–10 (NASB)
8 There is no one like You among the gods, Lord, Nor are there any works like Yours.
9 All nations whom You have made will come and worship before You, Lord,
And they will glorify Your name.
10 For You are great, and You do [a]wondrous deeds; You alone are God.

This passage gives us a solid foundation for why we exalt God above all else. We praise Him not only because He is God, but because He has shown us His greatness through His works, His mercy, and His love. In a world full of distractions and false hopes, Psalm 86 calls us back to the truth: there is no one like our God.


Week 1 — Psalm 86:8
Week One | Communion Sunday
Exalting God for His Wisdom

Text: Psalm 86:8b (NASB)
8b Nor are there any works like Yours.
This verse reminds us that God is completely unique. People may look to other things—money, power, or success—but nothing compares to God. He alone does mighty works no one else can do.
God created the world, saves His people, and shows love and mercy every day. The psalmist says clearly: no one else deserves our trust and worship like God does.

🎯Preaching Focus:
Challenge the congregation to put their full trust in God alone—because no one is like Him, and no one works like He does.

Week 2 — Psalm 86:9
Week Two | Lifegroup and Divinity Sunday
Exalting God to Make Him Known

Text: Psalm 86:9 (NASB)
9 All nations whom You have made will come and worship before You, Lord,
And they will glorify Your name.

This verse reminds us that God is the Creator of all people, and one day, every nation will come to worship Him. It’s a picture of unity—where people from every background and culture will give God the glory He deserves.
Right now, many do not know or worship God, but this verse gives us hope. It points to a future where God’s greatness will be known everywhere.

🎯Preaching Focus:
Encourage the church to see God’s heart for all people and take part in His mission—sharing His love so that one day, all will worship and glorify His name.
 

Week 3 — Psalm 86:10
Week Three | Facility Sunday
Exalting God for His Greatness

Text: Psalm 86:10 (NASB)
10 For You are great, and You do [a]wondrous deeds; You alone are God.

This verse is a clear reminder that God is great not just in name, but in action. He does amazing things that no one else can do—He creates, heals, provides, and saves. His works show us His power and love.
The psalmist ends with a strong truth: “You alone are God.” That means there is no one else we should worship, trust, or follow. Only God can truly change lives and do the impossible.

🎯Preaching Focus:
Call the church to focus their hearts on God alone—the One who does great things and deserves all our praise.



Primary Biblical Source:
Scripture quotations taken from the New American Standard Bible (NASB)



*SONG CARRIER FOR OCTOBER SERIES*
There is None Like You
https://youtu.be/yx8hBj9UXhk?si=qtXNrW6_ijCglPdS

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Glory, Honor, Power - Influence Music
https://youtu.be/eejxamfk5j0?si=shw2xPjcmJEQWRYd

Endless Praise
https://youtu.be/xjQfe6OwH64?si=BM33-71sIRp5WqYK

No one like You - Upperroom
https://youtu.be/MBPShaFKYJk?si=pnOyOpmnbHim2WDT

Glory to the Lamb
https://youtu.be/C0O9t7Mg2OM?si=vdU9VLnDIjJhDjCy

You are God alone

https://youtu.be/ROV_udhRN0k?si=P1_lrS_VtId0mYEE

Ancient of Days - Ron Kenoly
https://youtu.be/V4dR_zuB3qk?si=SDQBAJ4zQmAmFWxY

All Sons & Daughters - Great Are You Lord
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt0JWi12DjY

MAGNIFICENT
https://youtu.be/92a8t1h-AwE?si=7y7Uyf2aeRRxj-i6

YOU ARE GOD ALONE
https://youtu.be/m7WOG2qI-BY?si=fsKbT9vuC7PCVsix

ALL THE HEAVENS 
https://youtu.be/DJIEbtYuynM?si=bayumdx81U8dbmSX

I EXALT THEE 
https://youtu.be/9hMb8g8cOgE?si=XMm9kqsjiaB6jLNB

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOUR
https://youtu.be/saK6vStMQ8U?si=b1HnZO8_Q1bR1Mi-

Our God Is An Awesome God
https://youtu.be/PP9BjKnDaFk?si=XG_GmQOzCmmggP_y

No Other Name
https://youtu.be/Wku9OphQ7JE?si=PnHGIDyKJaR7_YO9u

Itataas Kita
https://youtu.be/_UFnWzqDdcw?si=2V8oP59UsH2wJI2vb

Who is Like the Lord
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Time Has Come

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rq-NJ-SfWw&pp=ygUWdGltZSBoYXMgY29tZSBoaWxsc29uZw%3D%3D

There is None Like You

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yx8hBj9UXhk&pp=ygUWdGhlcmUgaXMgbm 9uZSBsaWtlIHlvdQ%3D%3D

Awesome in this Place

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c9YxEt1tYFA&pp=ygUeYXdlc29tZSBpbiB0a GIzIHBsYWNIIGhpbGxzb25n

You are Awesome in this Place

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We Fall Down

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ge90_HOKcE&pp=ygUZd2UgZmFsbCBkb3 dulGNocmlzIHRvbWxpbg%3D%3D

Glorify Thy Name in all The Earth 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T5a-

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September 2025 Sermon Series CHILDLIKE FAITH

Having a 

Child Like-Faith

Text:

Matthew 18:1-5

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, to Jesus and asked, “Who then, is the 

greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”. 

2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them.

3 And He said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like a little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 

4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Background:

The disciples question Jesus of Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

A topic that arouses in their own internal debate about leadership. Jesus replied to their question by calling a child, emphasizing humility, by using a child as example, stating that unless they become like a child, they will never enter the kingdom of God. The verse highly highlights 

the importance of childlike humility and dependence on God as a prerequisite for entering God’s kingdom.

In the ancient world children were powerless and completely depends on the good will of others. Jesus is not suggesting that children are sinless or perfect, but rather that they exemplify humility and dependence on God. To become like a child the disciples must recognize their own limitations and dependence on God, rather than trying to assert their own greatness.

Overview:

• Children rely on others to meet their needs. 
• Little children instinctively know that they are vulnerable and helpless. 
• They aren’t afraid to ask for help when they need it because they know that help from the right person is their source of strength.

• Children don’t care about acquiring power. 
• They don’t view others as threats to their authority or power, because they don’t have any power neither authority to be threaten. 

• Children knew who they belong to.
• They knew whom to run when they are afraid, hurt, overwhelmed, confused, sad, or happy. 
• When children knew they are loved, they approach their parent figure with genuinely, authenticity and with confidence. 

• Children knew they can come just as they are and receive at they need. 

As we grow older we tend to lose our childlike innocence… but we don’t have to. 

By surrendering our desires for power, fame, and authority. Recognizing that we need Jesus, we are able to let go of the pride that might keep us from His presence. And we know that we belong to Jesus and approach God with childlike confidence.

Kick Off: 

Having a Childlike Faith

Text: 

Matthew 18:1-2 the disciples question, asking Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus replied by calling a child to him and use it as an example. The disciples were likely vying for position and recognition, that is why they asked Jesus who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus in reply uses a child as an example of humility and dependence on God, rather than worldly understanding of greatness, that focuses on power and status. The measure of a man values the status that he holds, but the value of God far more different. Jesus is not advocating immaturity, but rather for the qualities of humility, dependence and trust and obedience as often seen in a child. 

Week 1: 

Childlike Faith: Becoming Like a Child 

Text: 

Matthew 18:3

“And He said: truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

It may be impossible for the disciple to understand what Jesus replied to them. It might be truly a shocking statement for them, because during this time, little children had no status in a very status-conscious culture of Jews, Greek and romans. Children may be loved, 

valued and dearly cared for, but they had no say in the choices that impacted their lives. 

Compared to adults of any age , children were powerless. The disciples ask a question that came from their dispute as to whom will be greatest, Jesus answered them in mind boggling way, unless they become like a child they will not enter the kingdom of heaven. In other words, entrance into heaven’s kingdom cannot be gained by defeating all opponents or demonstrating personal accomplishments. That those who would like to enter must make themselves humble by recognizing that, like a little children, they are powerless over the circumstances of their own lives. That are completely dependent on God. Jesus is not 

pointing out to children as sinless, but as innocent and recognizes their dependance to

their provider. The world thinks that those who are capable and intelligent will be the 

greatest, but Jesus tells us just the opposite.

Week 2; Childlike Faith: 

Cultivating a Lowly Attitude 

Text: 

Matthew 18: 4

therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven Whoever therefore takes the lowly position was Jesus’ response to the deliberate question 

of the disciples. That the secret of true greatness lays in that unconsciousness of being 

great, which takes the lowest position. They were to make themselves lowly as He was 

lowly. Christ spoke many words of His own suffering, and His Glory. Yet the disciples 

overlook that and think of their own greatness. Jesus set a little child before us solemnly 

assuring us that unless we were converted and make like a child we could not enter the 

kingdom of God. Children, when very young, do not desire authority, do not regard outward 

distinction, free from malice, teachable, and willingly dependent to their parents. It is true

that they soon begin to show other dispositions, and other ideas are taught at an early age, 

but these are marks of childhood. Jesus is telling us that as Christians we must side aside 

our desire of ambitious views and pride and be willing to occupy proper position- lowly 

one. Surely we need to be daily renewed in the spirit of our minds, that we may become 

simple and humble as little children and willing to be the least of all. 

Week 3

Childlike faith: 

Receiving Child-Like Faith Rewards

Text: 

Matthew 18:5

“And whoever welcomes one such child in My name welcomes Me”

Jesus says that we need to make ourselves low. In fact we are to lower ourselves in such a way so that we would welcome a child inside us. In short, we need to have a life turning humility. The change of life is how we think about ourselves. We saw in these passage, Jesus was putting the interest of others ahead of His own. He was elevating their needs and desires. Now Jesus is teaching us ( Christians) to lower the way we think about ourselves. 

Jesus is picturing the kingdom of heaven as a very low doorway in which the only way to 

enter is to lower yourself. Thinking about self will not let you in. thinking about how 

important you are will keep you out. Turning and lowering yourself is the only way to get in.

When He says that whoever receives a child receives Him, He is saying- That He- God arranges such circumstances as opportunities for us to act in faith and obedience.