January 2026

TRUSTING GOD 

FOR 

THE JOURNEY AHEAD

His Life Ministries 2026 Sermon Series

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

SERIES OVERVIEW: 

A new year brings both hope and uncertainty. 

We move forward with fresh plans 

and good intentions, but we cannot control what lies ahead. While last year gave us memories and lessons, the future remains open and uncertain. With this, at the beginning of a new year, many people ask, "What should I change? What should 

I do? Which direction is my life heading?" 

These thoughts remind us of one simple truth: 

we don’t know what’s ahead.

And that is the essence of our January 2026 series, TRUSTING GOD FOR THE 

JOURNEY AHEAD. 

While the challenges and opportunities of this year are unknown, Proverbs 3:5-6 offers comfort and guidance in every uncertainty.

God does not give us a detailed schedule for the new year. Instead, He invites us to trust Him: 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” 

Proverbs 3:5-6 

shows that the most important decision this year is not what we plan, but whom we trust.

While setting goals and making plans matter, direction is more important. This month’s verse reminds us that clarity in the new year comes not from better vision or planning, but deeper trust in God.

As we stand at the beginning of a new year, God is not asking us to have everything figured out. He is asking us to trust Him. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us 

that direction flows from dependence. When we stop leaning on our own understanding and begin acknowledging God in all our ways, He promises to guide our steps.

We may not know what this year holds, but we know who holds this year. As we enter this year, Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to move forward not with fear or self-confidence, but with total trust in God to lead us.

WEEKLY 

SYNOPSIS & EMPHASIS

January 04, 2026 | Week One

Birthday Sunday

Sermon Title: 

Step Out: Trusting God for the Journey Ahead

Verse: 

Proverbs 3:5a 

Trust the Lord with all your heart

Every journey starts with a single step, just as each new part of life begins. Yet, not every step feels steady. As we look ahead to a new year or an uncertain future, we often feel both hope and fear, excitement and worry mixed together.

God knows these questions live in the human heart - that is why Proverbs 3:5-6 is not just good advice, but a Divine invitation: TRUST ME ON THE JOURNEY AHEAD.

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT TRUSTING THE LORD:

[1] Trust is a choice, not a feeling.

[2] Trust demands surrender of control.

[3] Trust unlocks God’s guidance.

The journey ahead will test our trust. 

There will be times when having faith feels 

bold, and following God is hard, but these are the times when God works the most. 

Taking a step of faith may feel risky, but we are never alone. We are told to trust the Lord with all our hearts and to keep going even when we do not know what will happen next. With every step, He will be there.

The journey ahead is unknown, but God is faithful. Trust Him, step out, and watch 

Him guide your every move.

January 10, 2026 | Week Two

Communion Sunday

Sermon Title: 

Let Go: Releasing What Hinders Your Journey

Verse: 

Proverbs 3:5b And lean not on your own understanding

Trusting God is one step; letting go is another leap entirely. We long for God’s guidance, blessing, and peace, yet often cling to what feels safe and familiar despite our stated trust. If trusting God is stepping forward, then letting go is releasing the anchors that keep us stuck. Sometimes our journey stalls, not because of a lack of God’s leading, but because we hesitate to surrender control, 

even when praying for direction. This tension—praying for change while holding onto what is familiar—shows up again and again. We plead for God to move, yet still clutch the known for comfort.

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT LETTING GO

[1] Letting Go Is Not Ignoring Wisdom—It’s Trusting God’s Wisdom

[2] What You Refuse to Release Will Restrict Your Movement

[3] Letting Go Makes the Journey Lighter

Ultimately, we must recognize that often our grip is rooted not in a lack of trust in God but in fear of vulnerability. Without releasing control, God’s guidance remains distant. Today, He invites us to let go of self-reliance and embrace full trust—not 

by abandoning wisdom, but by surrendering our need for control.

His Life Ministries is a SMALL GROUP CHURCH not a CHURCH with Small Groups

1993 was the YEAR of HLM's birth!!!

We did not have a BIG MEETING. 

Of course because we were SMALL. 

Yet this Smallness was in growing numbers already or about to be!!

Yes we had SMALL GROUPS here and there, 

HERE and THERE!!! 

By February 1993 we OPENED BIG TIME!!! 

We invited many .... We had our FIRST BIG GROUP!! It was a PARTY 🎉 

A SUNDAY PARTY 🎉 

Where everyone seems to KNOW EVERYONE!!! 

DUE to the emphasis on Small Groups. 

Many Little Groups, and when they GATHER --- it becomes a BIG ONE indeed!

We had ONE GATHERING.

And many Scattering in Small Groups 

--- Men, Women, Youth.

Week in and Week Out .... We made Disciples in High Relationship Groupings we called Cells and Congregations.  

The RESULT: ALWAYS a Celebration just like Resurrection Sundays!!! 

Wow.

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Why this ARTICLE in 2025?

To keep on with the GOAL of being a SMALL GROUP CHURCH and not a CHURCH with Small Groups as we are now INCREASINGLY GROWING in Large Mega Formats. 

If not SHEPHERDED and BISHOPPED well --- we will fall into PAGAN CHRISTIANITY ⛑️ 

Lord Forbid !!!

The Difference .... Soon ....

A Church For All and All in ACTION

The Book of ACTS is still a WINNER!!

What's a CHURCH that is 
"For ALL and ALL in ACTION"?

ITS JUST LIKE what we see in the Book of ACTS.

What's a CHURCH that is 
"For ALL and ALL in ACTION"?

🟢🟢🟢🟢

It's a VISION of a simple, caring, loving and self governing church. It's like a BODY. 
A Body exists to care and protect its own.

🟢🟢🟢🟢


This Model CHURCH that is 
"For ALL and ALL in ACTION"

🟦
is NOT CENTERED 

on a STAGE, a VENUE, a PERSONALITY a DAY nor to a Program Event.

🟦
it is where 

EACH ONE KNOWS ONE and can PRAY for ONE. 

Yes, it is a FAMILY.

🟦
It is when EACH one pastors EACH one.

🟦
it happens in a SMALL GROUP 

where they ACT and APPLY the Word of God immediately.

🟦
it is when EVERY BODY 

can MINISTER to everyone and thus become DISCIPLES of Christ led by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

HalleluYah 💯 

🟡
More of this in the Years to come 

where a church can be 

FOR ALL AND ALL IN ACTION --- no lights, no microphones or a stage, BUT Love, Honor, 

Listening and Ministering to ONE ANOTHER.

Is it possible to STOP 

the CONCERT PROGRAM HIGH Financed 

EVENTS CHURCH? 
The ANSWER is yes!!! 

And only when EACH ONE BECOMES a MINISTER not just on a Sunday BUT Every Minute of their LIVES .... Light and Salt of the World-Earth are we!!
HalleluYah 🔥

PastorJRhere c")

on a quest of TRUE REAL CHURCH and NOT A PROGRAM CONCERT ONE.

P.S.
I believe in a PURE POWER CELEBRATION CHURCH as well (but only when EACH ONE is truly part of a Small Loving High Relational Group that makes Disciples --- WITHOUT THIS it's PAGAN CHRISTIANITY) 🎉

YEAR ENDER points 2025 Sermon and ARTICLES plus

The Year End Message at HLM 

December 28, 2025

Topic: 

Experiencing the Miracle of the Message

🟢

DID YOU GET IT?  

Did we GET THE MESSAGE?  

Many MISSED IT .... in fact others tried to DESTROY IT .... yet the MESSAGE PREVAILED in Christ JESUS!

HE had the LAST say and the final say .... and HE CAME and is coming AGAIN!!

Verses: 

Hebrews 1:1-3

FROM EASY TO READ VERSION

God Has Spoken Through His Son

1 In the past God spoke to our people through the prophets. He spoke to them many times and in many different ways. 

2 And now in these last days, God has spoken to us again through his Son. He made the whole world through his Son. And he has chosen his Son to have all things. 

3 The Son shows the glory of God. He is a perfect copy of God’s nature, and he holds everything together by his powerful command. The Son made people clean from their sins. Then he sat down at the right side[a] of God, the Great One in heaven.

FROM ESV

1Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 

2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 

3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

FROM NIV

1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 

2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 

3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

FROM HILIGAYNON

Ang Hebreo 1:1-3 sa Hiligaynon (Ang Pulong Sang Dios version) 

nagasaysay nga sa una, naghambal ang Dios sa mga katigulangan paagi sa mga propeta, pero subong, naghambal Siya sa aton paagi kay Kristo, ang Anak, nga Iya ginsilingan sa Bug-os nga Kalibutan, nagasilak sang Himaya sang Dios, nagahuptan ang tanan paagi sa Iya Pulong, kag nagalingkod sa tuo sang Dios sa langit pagkatapos limpyohan ang aton mga sala. 

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OUTLINE BORROWED

I. Past Revelation (v. 1)

God Spoke: God has always communicated with humanity.

Through Prophets: Revelation came via prophets at "many times and in various ways" (partial, fragmented). 

II. Present Revelation (v. 2)

In These Last Days: A definitive, final revelation.

By His Son: God's ultimate message is Jesus.

Son's Role: Appointed heir of all things; creator of the universe. 

III. The Son's Nature & Work (v. 3)

Radiance of God's Glory: Jesus perfectly reflects God's divine nature.

Exact Representation of Being: Jesus is the precise image/stamp of God.

Sustains All Things: Upholds the universe by His powerful word (active maintenance).

Purification for Sins: Through His sacrifice, He cleansed humanity from sin's stain.

Sat Down: A sign of finished work, victory, and supreme authority (at the right hand of God). 

Key Theme: 

Jesus is presented as greater than the prophets and angels, God's final and complete word to humanity, offering ultimate redemption and authority. 

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The miracle of the message lies in God's 

🟢ultimate 🟢revelation through His Son, Jesus Christ. 

Hebrews 1:1-3 highlights the shift from how God

🟢previously spoke through various prophets and methods to how 

🟢He now speaks directly through His Son. 

The Greek term charakter, meaning "exact imprint," reveals that Jesus is the perfect representation of God's nature.

Delivered In the Old Testament, God's revelations were 

🟢partial and 

🟢scattered through visions, commandments, and prophetic voices. 

But in Jesus, the message is 🟢whole and

🟢deeply personal. 

He is not just a bearer of God's Word; 

He is the Word made flesh (John 1:14). 

Through Him, God proclaims grace, truth, and the promise of redemption to all who believe.

The message was spoken through His Son.

The message is 🟢grace and the 🟢truth alone.

🟢EXPOUND ON THE POWER OF TRUTH.

The message brings transformation.

END RESULT.

TRANSFORMATION.

RESTORATION.

BACK TO GOD.

RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

altar call

commitment call

leave everything that's non essential behind

GET READY FOR THE NEW ROUND this YEAR 2026

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To apply Hebrews 1:1-3, 

recognize Jesus as God's ultimate revelation, not just a prophet, 

understand His divine nature (radiance of God's glory, exact imprint of His being), 

see Him as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, 

and apply this 

by trusting Him, 

glorifying God through Him, 

seeking His guidance as the final Word, 

and realizing your purpose is found in Him, not worldly things. 

It calls you to worship the superior Son, not lesser things like angels, and live with heavenly purpose.

PRACTICAL STEPS

• Meditate on His Identity: Study the Old Testament references to understand the depth of who Jesus is (Creator, Heir, etc.).
• Prioritize His Voice: Make time to hear God's voice through Jesus (Scripture) over worldly voices.
• Live for Him: Glorify God and serve others, as your life's purpose is rooted in Him, the Sustainer.
• Don't Compromise: Guard against messages that diminish Jesus's unique role or nature. 

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

Hebrews 1:1-3 is a cornerstone of the New Testament, establishing the supremacy of Jesus Christ. 

For a small group discussion in 2025, these verses provide a rich foundation for exploring the nature of God's final revelation through His Son. 

Overview of Hebrews 1:1-3

The passage contrasts how God spoke in the past (through prophets) with how He speaks now (through His Son). It presents seven "glories" of Jesus Christ that demonstrate His divine nature and authority. 

Key Discussion Themes

The Final Word (v. 1-2): 

Discuss the shift from "many times and in various ways" to the singular, final revelation in Jesus.

The Seven Descriptions of Christ:

1. Heir of all things: Everything in existence belongs to Him.
2. Creator: The universe was made through Him.
3. Radiance of God’s glory: He is the "shining reflection" of God's own glory.
4. Exact representation of His being: To see Jesus is to see the Father's true nature.
5. Sustainer: He upholds the universe by His powerful word.
6. Purifier of sins: He provided the ultimate cleansing through His sacrifice.
7. Seated at the Right Hand: His work is finished, and He holds the position of supreme authority. 

Small Group Discussion Questions

Observation: 

List the seven descriptions of Jesus in verses 2-3. 

Which one is most impactful to you today?

Comparison: 

How does Jesus being the "final word" change how we view other forms of "revelation" like dreams, feelings, or contemporary teaching?

Theology: 

What does "exact representation" (v. 3) tell us about what God is actually like?

Application: 

If Jesus "upholds all things by the word of His power," how should that comfort us in times of personal or global uncertainty in 2026?

Finished Work: 

The passage says Jesus "sat down" after making purification for sins. How does this contrast with the ongoing work of Old Testament priests, and what does it mean for our security in salvation?

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ARTICLE in a LOCAL NEWSPAPER for the NEW YEAR 2026

Title:

PRAY

SEE

STRIVE

Looking back at 2025, it’s clear that it was a challenging year for many people, especially in the Philippines. 

National issues and controversies affected daily life, and many of us faced our own personal challenges plus Nature's storms, winds and shakings. 

However, these struggles also made us stronger and more resilient. 

Now, as we look forward to 2026, we are filled with hope for a brighter future—one that offers new opportunities and chances to be productive.

Through everything we’ve been through, we’ve learned that setting goals and making plans is crucial for getting what we want in life. It’s essential to take time to think about our desires, acknowledge the challenges we’ll face, and outline clear steps to achieve our goals.

By doing this, we can make the most of our time and resources, staying determined and focused even when things get difficult. While it’s vital to maintain a positive outlook, we must also remember the importance of prayer. We should never underestimate the importance of seeking Divine guidance and clarity from the Lord before taking any actions. 

And so, as we get ready to welcome 2026, let’s commit to starting the year with prayer. 

We should pray not only for success but also for the grace to handle that success with humility. 

Let’s seek opportunities that help us grow as individuals, not just for financial success but also for contentment and a spirit of generosity.

As we strive for a better society let’s also focus on becoming better versions of ourselves. 

And this means being humble and open to the guidance and support we receive, first and foremost, from the Lord and from others. 

We should advocate for fairness and be examples of kindness and compassion in our actions, not just our words.

Entering a new year gives us a chance to work on essential qualities that help us grow. 

While the year will bring opportunities for success, it will also present challenges that test our strength. By embracing these qualities, we demonstrate maturity and a deeper understanding of life by realizing that what truly matters is not what we possess but who we are becoming as individuals.

Let’s work together to make the upcoming year one filled with growth and meaningful achievements.

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Pastor Jose Roberto Ramos 

HIS LIFE MINISTRIES 2026

2025 Christmas December SERIES

EXPERIENCING 

THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS

His Life Ministries 

Christmas 2025 Series

Luke 1:38

Matthew 1:24

John 1:1-5, 9-14

Galatians 4:4

Hebrews 1:1-3

Christmas is not just a story we remember it's a divine encounter we're invited to live. 

This series reveals how God's redemptive plan unfolds through the lives of ordinary people, and the series shows how God accomplishes extraordinary things through the faith-filled obedience of everyday individuals like Mary and Joseph. 

John 1:1-5, 9-14 reveals the Miracle of the Manger the eternal Word becoming human, demonstrating God's humility and His choice to dwell among us. 

Galatians 4:4 highlights the Miracle of the Moment showing that at just the right time, God sent His Son to redeem the world. 

And Hebrews 1:1-3 proclaims the Miracle of the Message that in these final days, God has spoken clearly and completely through Jesus, the exact representation of His nature and His glory.

Together, these scriptures remind us that Christmas is far more than a memory of the past it's an invitation to encounter God's presence and purpose today. 

The same God who sent His Son into the world still moves through those who trust His ways, embrace His nearness, wait on His timing and live out His truth. 

This is the heart of Christmas: Emmanuel God with us, now and always.

Christmas is more than a season of lights, gifts, and festivities it is the divine story of God entering human history. In this series, we will rediscover the wonder, joy, and hope that come to us through the birth of Jesus Christ. 

Each message will help us experience not just observe the miracle of Christmas: God with us, God for us, and God in us.

Through the eyes of those who first witnessed the miracle Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and others we'll learn how to encounter Christ anew in our daily lives.

December 7, 2025

Week One and Birthday Sunday

Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Method

Verses: Luke 1:38; Matthew 1:24

The wonder of God's ways is powerfully revealed through the obedience of Mary and Joseph. In Luke 1:38, Mary responds with quiet surrender: "Let it be to me according to your word." Her words reflect a heart fully submitted to God's plan, and the Greek word doulē meaning "servant" shows her posture of complete devotion and willingness to follow divine authority. Similarly, in Matthew 1:24, Joseph's immediate response "He did as the angel commanded him" shows his readiness to act in faith, even when the path ahead was unclear.

these God's methods often challenge human understanding. A virgin birth, a message delivered by an angel, and the faithful obedience of a humble carpenter elements defy logic, yet they became the foundation of God's redemptive work. Through this, we learn that the miraculous often begins not with certainty, but with trust. When we choose to obey God's leading, even when it seems illogical or uncomfortable, we open the door for His extraordinary plans to unfold.

Experiencing the Method of Christmas means:

God's method is often unexpected.

God's method requires our obedience, which leads to miracles.

God's method uses ordinary people with extraordinary purpose.

God's method leads to redemption.

December 14, 2025

Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Manger

Verses: John 1:1-5, 9-14

John 1:1 begins with a bold affirmation of Christ's divine nature: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The Greek term Logos, translated as "Word," signifies God's revelation of Himself His voice, His truth, His very essence made known.

Then in verse 14, we encounter a breathtaking truth: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." The word eskēnösen, meaning "dwelt," literally translates to "pitched His tent, echoing the Old Testament tabernacle where God's presence dwelt among His people. But now, through Jesus, God's dwelling place is no longer confined to buildings or rituals; He chooses to live within human hearts. The manger, a place of humility and simplicity, becomes a symbol of divine humility. It reminds us that God doesn't wait for us to be perfect He meets us in our ordinary, messy places. The miracle of Christmas is that heaven came down to earth, not in grandeur, but in grace.

The manger reveals God's meekness.

The manger reveals nearness.

The manger reveals God's presence.

December 21, 2025

Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Moment

Verse: Galatians 4:4

The miracle of the moment highlights God's flawless timing both in the course of history and in our personal lives. Galatians 4:4 declares, "When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son." The Greek phrase plērōma tou chronou refers to the whole or appointed time, indicating that God's actions are never delayed.

Historically, the conditions were perfectly aligned for the arrival of the Gospel: a common language (Greek), Roman peace and infrastructure, and a deep spiritual longing among the Jewish people. Theologically, this affirms that God fulfills His promises when the time is right. Likewise, in our own lives, seasons of waiting are not meaningless they are part of God's preparation for His purpose to be revealed at just the right moment.

God's timing is always perfect.

Christ's coming has redefined time.

God's salvation is available today.

December 28, 2025

Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Message

Verses: Hebrews 1:1-3

The miracle of the message lies in God's ultimate revelation through His Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:1-3 highlights the shift from how God previously spoke through various prophets and methods to how He now speaks directly through His Son. The Greek term charakter, meaning "exact imprint," reveals that Jesus is the perfect representation of God's nature.

delivered In the Old Testament, God's revelations were partial and scattered through visions, commandments, and prophetic voices. But in Jesus, the message is

whole and deeply personal. He is not just a bearer of God's Word; He is the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Through Him, God proclaims grace, truth, and the promise of redemption to all who believe.

The message was spoken through His Son.

The message is grace and the truth alone.

The message brings transformation.

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.

DEEPBENCH 2025-56

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

FROM LIFE in the SPIRIT 

STUDY BIBLE

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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 .... 

✅

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