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Mother’s Value Far Exceeds the Finest Jewels

Mother’s Value Far Exceeds the Finest Jewels

(Proverbs 31: 10-31)

First United Methodist Church, Santa Ana, CA

Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017

  Introduction: THE GENESIS OF MOTHER’S DAY

In 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially recognized Mother’s Day as a national holiday. One hundred years later, the holiday has become a global celebration to honor the mothers who made sacrifices to raise generations of children and support them…

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Tetelestai! Tetelestai! Tetelestai!

By Rev. Dr. Sergio E. Arevalo, Jr.

(John 19:30)

Santa Ana United Methodist Church, Santa Ana, CA

April 14, 2017 (Good Friday, 6th of the 7 Last Words)

Introduction

TEXT: (John 19:30) When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost (KJV).

When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and…

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What is Life?

(Genesis 2:4-7)

By Rev. Dr. Sergio Arevalo, Jr.

A message during the 81st Birthday celebration of Rev. Philip Mendiola

on February 26, 2017 at Santa Ana United Methodist Church, Santa Ana, CA.

Introduction

A lot of FB friends greeted Rev. Philip Mendiola and let me read some of them and afterwards I will give this copy to Pastor Mendiola.

Life According to Some People

Our topic for today is…

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The Three Lessons of Palm Sunday

The Three Lessons of Palm Sunday

(Matthew 21:1-11)

By Rev. Dr. Sergio Arevalo, Jr.

Santa Ana United Methodist Church, Santa Ana, CA

Palm Sunday, April 09, 2017; 9 AM

 INTRODUCTION

Today is Palm Sunday and it is appropriate to recall the history of this event. The celebration of Palm Sunday originated in the Jerusalem Church around the late fourth century. The early celebration consisted of prayers, hymns, messages recited by the…

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The Greatest is Love

The Greatest is Love

I Corinthians 13:1-13

by Sergio Arevalo

February 12, 2017

Santa Ana United Methodist Church

Santa Ana, CA

INTRODUCTION

Our passage today is found in I Corinthians 13:1-13 and I am reading in the New International Version:

13 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all…

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Follow Me: The Cost of Following Jesus

Follow Me: The Cost of Following Jesus

(Matthew 4:12-23)

By Rev. Dr. Sergio E. Arevalo, Jr.

Santa Ana United Methodist Church

609 North Spurgeon Street,  Santa Ana, CA 92701

January 22, 2017

  Introduction

I watched the Chinese movie, “The Last Tycoon,”starred by Hong Kong action superstar Chow Yun-Fat. It is based on a true story about a man who tried his best to change his life before the Japanese invaded China. I don’t like his…

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PGF the Lord!

By Rev. Dr. Sergio E. Arevalo, Jr.

March 01, 2015,

79th birthday of Rev. Philip Mendiola, Santa Ana, CA

  Psalm 22:23-24: “All who fear the LORD, praise him! All the seed of Jacob, glorify him! All the seed of Israel, fear him! For he does not despise nor detest the afflicted person; he does not hide his face from him, but he hears him when he cries out to him.”

Introduction

One time many years…

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Wesley Divinity School is Remembered

Wesley Divinity School is Remembered

(When I was checking my computer files I saw this compilation written by my former student in the seminary. He firstly published this on a Methodist website but it is now deleted there. I re-posted it here for the benefit of new seminarians and Methodists in the Philippines. I hope somebody from the Philippines will send me updates concerning this seminary–Sergz Arevalo)

A HISTORY OF WESLEY…

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CHURCH PLANTING VISION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CHURCH PLANTING VISION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

A NEW FLOCK OF JESUS CHRIST FOR YOU!

Jesus said, “I have other sheep that don’t belong to this fold. I must lead these also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock and one shepherd” (John 10:16, KJV).

https://iconlead.com/embed/253ad3daa55fb88ceea3fa2a4fdbd48a62e255e6The first interpretation of this text is that the Good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ, gathered the lost…

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Does God Repent in Nineveh?

Does God Repent in Nineveh?

(Jonah 3:1-10)

By Rev. Dr. Sergio Arevalo, Jr.

January 25, 2015 (3rd Sunday after Epiphany)

Introduction

In chapter 1 of Jonah, we read that Jonah was enlisted to be the mouthpiece of God for the city of Nineveh. However, for unknown reason, Jonah did not comply and he ran away from God. Instead of going to Nineveh he decided to go to Tarshish by ship. But the God of sea and heaven sent a storm…

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God Calls the Boy Rather than the Priest

God Calls the Boy Rather than the Priest

The Calling of God to Samuel

I Samuel 3:1-10

By Rev. Dr. Sergio Arevalo, Jr.

January 18, 2015 (2nd Sunday after Epiphany)

Introduction

In the days when the High Priest Eli was judge of Israel, there appeared in the sanctuary of Shiloh a wonderful child: his name was Samuel. Samuel was serving the Lord with Eli.

 I. The Preparation for the Young Prophet: “Service to God” (I Sam 3:1-3)

Probably…

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Creation Through Amazing Words and Power

Creation Through Amazing Words and Power

(Genesis 1:1-5)

By Rev. Dr. Sergio E. Arevalo, Jr.

January 11, 2015 (Baptism of the Lord, First Sunday after the Epiphany)

Introduction

If you are a fan of Fernando Poe, Jr (FPJ), you know how he boxed. If you always watch Jacky Chan’s movies, you know how he acts, and you know that his movies are always actions and comedies. When you know a certain character actor in a movie you know he is the…

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The Man with Unclean Lips Sends by the King of the Armies

The Man with Unclean Lips Sends by the King of the Armies

The Prophet Isaiah Goes for Mission

Isaiah 6:1-10

By Rev. Dr. Sergio Arevalo, Jr.

January 04, 2015 (Epiphany Sunday)

  Introduction

Today is Epiphany Sunday. Epiphany is an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being. Our passage for today is a fitting example of God’s manifestation to his servant Isaiah.

The vision of the Prophet Isaiah believes in the year that King Uzziah died…

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New Year, New Creation

New Year, New Creation

(2 Corinthians 5:17)

By Rev. Dr. Sergio Arevalo, Jr.

January 01, 2015, 9 am (New Year’s Celebration)

Introduction

May God be with you this blessed New Year!

During this season, people in different cultures show their “belief systems” or “superstitious beliefs.” They basically reflect the customs, traditions, and mores of a group, which may be based on religious beliefs, opinions, old or popular…

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