In Sermons:

When The Comforters Become Your Critics Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 6, 2026

This sermon explores King David's painful experience with physical illness and betrayal by a trusted friend, ultimately encouraging believers to rely on God's unwavering faithfulness and choose to praise Him even before deliverance arrives.

     There are few times we feel more vulnerable than when we are physically ill. Sickness strips away our strength, our independence, and often, our dignity. In those moments, on a bed of languishing, we rely entirely on the compassion of others—a kind word, a helping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Song For A New Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 1, 2026

This sermon teaches believers how to draw courage from the memory of God's past rescues to build their faith and confidence when facing new, present trials.

There are moments in our faith when the sky is clear and the sun is bright. God has just answered a major prayer, He has delivered us from a long struggle, or we have felt His presence in a powerful way. In those times, we feel like we are standing on solid ground, a firm rock, with a new song of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Your Days Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 1, 2026

This sermon illustrates how honestly confronting life's fleeting nature and releasing our suppressed grief can transform our perspective, leading us to anchor our ultimate hope in God rather than the transient things of this world.

We move through our days in a blur of activity. Here in our city, life is a constant hum of motion-the rumble of jeepneys, the rush to work, the press of the crowd, the endless pursuit of deadlines and duties. We fill our calendars and plan our futures, often operating under the unspoken ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unveiling Of The Divine Secret

Contributed by Paul Dayao on May 30, 2026

This sermon explores Ephesians 1:9, revealing how God graciously unveiled His once-hidden plan of redemption in Christ, a sovereign purpose rooted in His own good pleasure and guaranteed by His eternal will.

Introduction There is something fascinating about a secret. People are naturally curious. We want to know what is hidden. We want access to information that others do not possess. Entire industries are built around uncovering secrets. Historians search archives for hidden documents. Scientists ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Fret Not: The Secret To A Settled Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on May 23, 2026

An expository sermon on Psalm 37 teaching believers to overcome envy, anxiety, and frustration by trusting in God’s justice, delighting in His presence, and resting in the promise of an eternal inheritance.

Introduction We live in a world of constant comparison. We scroll through our phones and see the curated successes of others. We look around our city and see people getting ahead, sometimes by cutting corners, sometimes by being ruthless, and it can stir up something unsettling within our souls. A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Strength For The Journey

Contributed by Paul Dayao on May 22, 2026

An expositional sermon on Isaiah 40:28–31 teaching that weary believers can find renewed strength, endurance, and hope by ceasing from self-reliance and learning to wait upon the everlasting God.

Introduction      The fortieth chapter of Isaiah marks one of the great turning points in Scripture. The first thirty-nine chapters thunder with warnings of judgment against sin and rebellion, but chapter forty opens with the tender voice of divine comfort: “Comfort ye, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Of Sonship: Understanding God's Discipline

Contributed by Paul Dayao on May 9, 2026

God's discipline during our trials is not a sign of His anger, but the loving training of a perfect Father designed to produce the peaceable fruit of righteousness in His children.

Introduction: The Pain of the Training In our last message, we looked at the first four verses of Hebrews 12. We saw the passing of the baton from the heroes of faith in chapter 11 to us today. We are called to strip off the weights and sins, and to run our race with patience, keeping our eyes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountain Of Life: A Tale Of Two Hearts Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on May 3, 2026

An expositional sermon on Psalm 36 contrasting the darkness of the sinful heart with the overflowing goodness of God, calling hearers to turn from empty worldly wells and drink from the fountain of life found in Him.

     My dear friends, have you ever noticed how two people can look at the very same world and see two completely different realities? One sees only darkness, corruption, and deceit. Their world is small, cynical, and full of suspicion. The other sees beauty, hope, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Set Before Us

Contributed by Paul Dayao on May 2, 2026

Inspired by the heroes of faith who ran before us, we must lay aside every spiritual weight and run our God-given race with endurance by keeping our eyes completely fixed on Jesus.

Introduction: The Baton Is Passed For the past several months, we have been walking through the grand Hall of Faith found in Hebrews chapter 11. We have looked at giants of the faith. We saw Abraham stepping out into the unknown. We saw Moses turning his back on the riches of Egypt. We saw Rahab’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Relay Race Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Apr 25, 2026

This sermon reveals that the heroes of faith did not receive the ultimate promise in their lifetime, showing that God is unfolding one unified plan of redemption.

Introduction: The Shocking Conclusion We have spent weeks walking through the grand museum of Hebrews 11. We have looked at the portraits of the greatest heroes of human history. We saw Abraham leave his home, Moses part the Red Sea, David conquer kingdoms, and the unnamed martyrs endure the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Defender: A Battle Cry From The Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Apr 22, 2026

A powerful exposition of Psalm 35 portraying God as the believer’s Divine Defender who fights for the oppressed, feels the pain of betrayal, and ultimately brings righteous vindication.

Introduction: The Unspoken Prayer My brothers and my sisters, have you ever been in a situation so difficult, so fraught with conflict, that words failed you? Have you ever felt the sharp sting of betrayal from someone you once helped? Have you ever been the subject of lies, of whispers in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Bless The Lord At All Times Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Apr 18, 2026

This sermon on Psalm 34 teaches that believers should consciously choose to praise God regardless of their circumstances, trusting in His personal deliverance, experiencing His goodness, and relying on His perpetual care.

Introduction: The Context of Praise Brothers and sisters, I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 34. Before we even read the first verse, look with me at the title, the superscription given to us. It says, A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech, who drove him away, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith That Endures The Fire

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Apr 18, 2026

This sermon explores the profound and costly faith of believers who suffered, faced martyrdom, and lived in destitution.

Introduction: The Other Side of Faith If we stopped reading Hebrews 11 at verse 35a, we might walk away with a dangerous theology. We might think that having enough faith guarantees you will always conquer kingdoms, shut the mouths of lions, and escape the edge of the sword. We might believe the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Foundation: The Symphony Of A Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Apr 5, 2026

This sermon encourages believers to move their trust away from the shifting uncertainties of the world and anchor their lives in the unchanging character, sovereign power, and intimate care of God.

Introduction: The Search for Solid Ground My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we live in an age of uncertainty. We turn on the news and hear of nations in turmoil, of economies that tremble, of whispers of wars and conflicts. In our own lives, we face personal storms-the doctor's uncertain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Morning Watch Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Apr 5, 2026

This sermon devotional explores the vital spiritual disciplines of prioritizing God in the early hours, directing prayer with intentionality, and maintaining a posture of holy expectation throughout the day.

I. The Priority of the Season: "In the Morning" The Psalmist emphasizes the early hours as the optimal time for meeting with God. * The Precedence of God: Seeking God first thing in the morning acknowledges His sovereignty over the day. Matthew 6:33: "But seek ye first the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Baptist