In Sermons:

Sacred Vows & Shattered Trust Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 29, 2026

A sobering call to honor our sacred commitments by rejecting spiritual compromise, remaining faithful in our relationships, and trusting the perfect faithfulness of God, the ultimate Covenant Keeper.

I'll retype it with the original formatting. Series: Going Through the Motions (Week 2 of 4) Message: Text: Malachi 2:1-17 Introduction: The Worthless Contract Imagine you are starting a business with someone you thought was a close friend. You sit down across a table, look each other in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Leftover Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 29, 2026

A compelling call for believers to abandon empty, routine religion and respond to God's perfect sacrifice by offering Him wholehearted worship, wholehearted obedience, and their very best.

Series: Going Through the Motions (Week 1 of 4) Text: Malachi 1:1–14 Introduction: The Anniversary Dinner      Imagine for a moment that it is your milestone anniversary. Maybe it's your 10th, 20th, or 30th year of marriage. You want to make this evening incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Field Of The Mind

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 20, 2026

This sermon equips believers to identify destructive mental strongholds and lay down fleshly responses, using God's mighty weapons to take rogue thoughts captive and replace them with the humble mind of Christ.

Introduction: The Default Setting of the Flesh If we are honest with ourselves, our natural instinct when we are cornered, misjudged, or mistreated is to fight fire with fire. When someone hurts us, our defenses go up. When someone slanders our name or spreads a rumor about us, the immediate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty For God: Finding Hope When You Feel Far Away Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 19, 2026

This sermon uses the poignant imagery of Psalm 42 to explore the reality of spiritual dryness, offering a structured strategy to move from despair to deliberate hope by confronting your feelings with the unchanging character of God.

Introduction      Good morning. We all know the feeling of intense physical thirst. On a hot day, after strenuous work, our bodies cry out for water. It is an undeniable, all-consuming need. But there is a thirst that is deeper, quieter, and often more painful—the thirst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer For The Ruined City

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jun 19, 2026

An expository sermon on teaching that true spiritual restoration begins with a burdened heart, humble confession, confidence in God’s character, and bold intercession grounded in His covenant promises.

Introduction      Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king of Persia, living in comfort and security, when he received the heartbreaking news that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and its people were in great affliction and reproach. His response was not to immediately ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

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