Prayer, Evangelism and Worship

10 PROMISES OF GOD IN TIME OF YOUR NEED 1. God promises to strengthen you. “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being. ” (Ephesians 3:14-16 ESV) 2. God promises to give you rest. “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’” (Matthew 11:28-30 NLT) 3. God promises to take care of all your needs. “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT) 4. God promises to answer your prayers. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find;

Why talk about sex in premarital counseling?  This world normalizes sin as a common activity.   It is important to place sexual activity and serious conversations among married couples. Premarital counseling means to discover the plan of God for sex. To understand the consequences and rewards in relation to sexual activities before the wedding and after the wedding.      What is God's Plan for Sex among the married couple?    (Source:  Pastor Wade Paris, The Shepherd's Call) “For this reason (marriage) a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall be­come one flesh” (Matthew 19:5). Sexual integrity. Sex is one of God’s good creations. Prac­ticed within God’s parameters, sex brings great joy. Mankind often uses sex with selfish aban­­don. This abuse brings right­eous condemnation from the Christ­ian community. Such condemnation sometimes causes people to feel all sex is a sin. Not so. The ideal Christian standard for sexual conduct is for o

Bong is a graduate of Gateway Seminary and is currently pursuing a doctorate program in Ministry.  He serves as the Oahu Baptist Network Moderator, pulpit supplies for churches and pastors Mililani Fil-Am Baptist Church.  He serves as a teaching staff at Oahu Bible Institute.   He is also a a ministry specialist where he offers help to ministries in different capacities.   He is married to Cristina and they have three adult boys, Micah, Miko and Michak.  Contact him michaelabagon@gmail.com . Online Articles michaelabagon.blogspot.com Recognition of OBI students (2022) 2018 Easter Inter-Church Service