GBC Sermons

To kick off October Missions Month, guest speaker Dr. John Taylor, President of ABWE Canada, highlights how global missions and local church outreach go hand-in-hand as we seek to share the gospel with unreached people groups both around the world and within our own local metropolitan communities. Discover how growing in love, cultural understanding, and intentional relationship-building empowers us to engage every nation right where God has placed us.

In the final installment of his mini-series on 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Sonny explores the proper response believers should have when partaking in the Lord’s Supper. He explains that participating in an "unworthy" manner does not demand personal perfection, but rather warns against acting selfishly and failing to honor the unifying, sacrificial love represented by Christ's body. Ultimately, this message challenges the church to sincerely examine their hearts, practice true hospitality, and treat all fellow believers as equal members of God's family before coming to the Table.

In this message from our annual GBC Family Camp, Pastor Sonny continues his series on Corinthians, exploring the "remembrance" aspect of communion from 1 Corinthians 11. He explains that the Apostle Paul used the Lord's Supper as a solution to the social divisions plaguing the Corinthian church, highlighting that Jesus established this new covenant on the very night He was betrayed. Ultimately, Pastor Sonny reminds listeners that the cross subdues our selfish nature and the Holy Spirit cultivates our hearts, emphasizing that we cannot celebrate a Savior who sacrificially gave Himself for us while refusing to love one another.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny addresses Apostle Paul’s rebuke of the Corinthian church for allowing social and economic divisions to distort the Lord’s Supper. Rather than reflecting Christ's unity, wealthy members were overindulging while poorer believers were left hungry and shamed. Pastor Sonny explores how God can use church conflict to test and reveal genuine faith, challenging us to examine whether our responses to division build up or fracture the body of Christ.

In a world increasingly shaped by subjective claims and cultural relativism, where do we find an unshakeable standard of truth? In this week’s message, Bro. Jesse Hollington unpacks how truth is not merely an abstract concept, but the very person and nature of Jesus Christ. Discover why we must stand on, study, and speak God’s Word — learning how to navigate subtle cultural errors, anchor our faith directly in Scripture, and share the Gospel with genuine humility, confidence, and love.

Pastor Sonny continues our series on Corinthians by examining Paul’s teaching on head coverings to uncover the principle of representative headship. Moving beyond ancient cultural dress codes, he explains that our behavior and presentation should reflect honor and loyalty to our spiritual head. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 10:31, this message challenges believers to evaluate how their personal choices and conduct ultimately bring glory to God.

Pastor Sonny continues his series on 1 Corinthians 10, exploring how Christians can navigate their freedoms by making God’s glory their ultimate, objective standard. He breaks down the difference between sinful people-pleasing and biblical people-pleasing, noting that believers should seek the spiritual good of others rather than their personal approval. Ultimately, when our identity is securely rooted in Christ, we are freed from the fear of man and empowered to sacrifice our own rights to love and serve those around us.

In this week's message, Pastor Sonny unpacks the profound difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, reminding us that while forgiveness releases vengeance to God, true reconciliation requires mutual movement and genuine repentance. Turning to 1 Corinthians 10, he explores the Apostle Paul's practical advice on navigating Christian freedom and personal conscience when dealing with food offered to idols. Ultimately, believers are challenged to imitate the sacrificial posture of Christ by willingly laying aside their personal rights for the spiritual good of their neighbours.

Pastor Sonny returns to the pulpit this week with a deeply personal and reflective message that explores how true Christian maturity is defined not by insisting upon our personal freedoms, but by willingly surrendering them out of sacrificial love. By contrasting the self-serving attitudes of the Corinthian church with the gentle, lowly, and self-giving heart of Jesus, this sermon challenges believers to prioritize the spiritual well-being of their neighbors. Join us as we discover how to lay aside our own rights and comforts to build up the weak, restore the fallen, and reflect the grace of God to the world.

Bro. Vergel Ecat discusses how Jesus calls His disciples to embrace true humility and total dependence on God. In this message, we explore how letting go of pride and trusting God completely can transform your daily walk with Him. Join us to discover practical steps—from cultivating gratitude to refusing worry—that will help you build a more teachable, grounded, and peaceful faith.

In this message, Bro. Philip Llapitan explores how to navigate seasons when God’s plan looks completely different from our own. Drawing from Proverbs 3 and Ezekiel 47, he takes us on a journey through the four vital stages of trusting His path: Trust, Tension, Transformation, and Total Surrender. Discover how to rest entirely in God's faithfulness and step into a deeper faith, even in the midst of waiting and uncertainty.

In this week's message, Bro. Ramir reflects on Ecclesiastes 3 to explore how we can balance our temporary earthly labors with God’s eternal design. He highlights how humanity’s inherent longing for ultimate satisfaction is fulfilled through Jesus Christ, who redeems our daily toil and brings divine beauty to every season of life. Concluding with a celebration of the Daily Vacation Bible School graduation, Bro. Ramir encourages families to continue building an eternal foundation by staying rooted in the house of the Lord.

In this week's, Pastor Mike dives into the latter part of Isaiah 6 to explore the vital relationship between commitment, commandment, and consummation. Reflecting on Isaiah's challenging commission to preach an unpopular message to a hardened people, he illustrates how genuine Christian service must be built on a true revelation of God's holiness rather than human pressure or emotional excitement. Ultimately, this sermon offers a thoughtful reminder of God's enduring faithfulness, highlighting how He always preserves a remnant of hope and purpose even in the most difficult seasons of ministry.

In this week’s message, Bro. Gary Ubando explores Isaiah 6:1-7 to remind us of God's unshakeable sovereignty even when our earthly world crumbles. By examining the absolute holiness of God, this message confronts the deep depravity of the human condition and points directly to the radical, cleansing grace found in Christ's sacrifice. Listeners are challenged to stop focusing on shifting worldly securities and instead fix their eyes on the eternal King who remains securely on His throne.

In a message celebrating 43 years of God’s faithfulness at GBC, Bro. Warren Facun delivers an inspiring message on Psalm 145 focused on how a legacy of faith is passed down through generations. He outlines the four marks of faithful generations — remembering God's works, meditating on His glory, declaring His greatness, and rejoicing in His goodness — while sharing a moving personal testimony of God's redeeming grace. Ultimately, this sermon challenges believers to intentionally disciple the youth, remain steadfast through trials, and live on mission for the Gospel .

In a special Father's Day message, Pastor Mike Mauricio explores the biblical calling of fatherhood through the book of Ephesians, sharing honest personal reflections on breaking generational cycles of family brokenness. He unpacks the "IPM" framework, which focuses on understanding a father's spiritual identity in Christ, the power of biblical instruction, and the vital importance of active presence over mere physical proximity. Ultimately, Pastor Mike challenges men to embrace sacrificial, Christ-like leadership, reminding fathers that their intentional presence and spiritual guidance are among the most meaningful gifts they can offer their families.

In this week’s sermon, Bro. Eugene Daylusan examines Deuteronomy 29:5 to demonstrate how God faithfully guides and sustains His people through life's most exhausting seasons. By unpacking four profound doctrinal truths—God's personal direction, persistent preservation, purposeful provision, and permanent preservation — this message reveals that our trials are never random or outside of His sovereign control. Whether you are currently facing a prolonged trial or feeling spiritually depleted, tune in to find strength in the truth that while your wilderness is temporary, God's faithfulness is eternal.

In this week’s message, Bro. Alvin Del Rosario explores what it truly means to live like the early church by walking in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit, drawing from the foundational text of Acts 9:31. He explains that biblical fear is not about running away from God in terror, but rather being drawn directly to Him in overwhelming awe, wonder, and a rejoicing trembling. Finally, the sermon breaks down how the Holy Spirit actively comforts, strengthens, and builds up the church, using the acronym S-P-I-R-I-T to highlight how He seals, produces fruit, intercedes, regenerates, instructs, and testifies in the believer's life.

In this week's message, Bro. Ramir Carandang explores the relationship between human weakness and divine strength. He discusses how God's sufficient grace sustains believers through hardships, trials, and personal limitations. By examining the Apostle Paul's response to affliction, this sermon encourages us to rely fully on Christ and find contentment in times of struggle.

In this week’s message, Bro. Eugene Daylusan unpacks what it truly means to find supernatural resilience in the face of life's crushing trials and ongoing spiritual warfare. Rooted in the Greek understanding of being inwardly empowered, he explains that true Christian strength is never self-generated, but is a divine life received through a surrendered, daily union with Jesus Christ. By shifting our focus from self-confidence to Christ-confidence, this timely message provides the ultimate strategy to put on the armor of God and stand victorious against any scheme of the enemy.

In this Mother’s Day message, Sis. Paula Tung offers a heartfelt word of encouragement to mothers and spiritual figures, reminding them that God calls for faithfulness rather than perfection. She outlines three essential ways to remain faithful: continuing in prayer as a vital spiritual tool, living as godly examples for children who observe every action, and counting on God to provide the ultimate growth and transformation. By addressing the weight of "mom guilt," Sis. Paula encourages listeners to trade their self-imposed pressures for the renewing strength and peace found only in the Lord.

In a special message on missions, Pastor Michael Mauricio explores how God wants us to engage with missionary work, using the biblical account of the twelve spies as a foundational lesson. He emphasizes that just as God provided tangible signs and evidence to confirm His promises to the Israelites, He continues to equip us with the guidance and confirmation needed for our own missions. Pastor Mike encourages listeners to trust in God's faithfulness and maintain the courage to act in faith, even when facing giants or obstacles, as God remains in full control.

Pastor Sonny continues last week’s message on Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 10 to "flee from idolatry," exposing how this sin is fundamentally rooted in self-worship. Using the Lord’s Supper as a central illustration, he details how sacred meals create communion with Christ, express community with one another, and confirm a covenant relationship. Ultimately, believers are called to reject modern individualism by submitting to the supremacy of Christ and living sacrificially for the sake of the church community.

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:14–22, Pastor Sonny explores why the Apostle Paul issues the urgent command to "flee from idolatry". He explains that modern idolatry is less about carved images and more about "craving" objects within a self-focused heart, which can lead to destructive outcomes ranging from sexual immorality to depression. By contrasting the self-centeredness of Jonah with the refuge David found in Psalm 73, this message challenges believers to stop testing their own strength and instead run to the faithfulness of the one true God.

Pastor Sonny returns to our ongoing study of Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians, moving into chapter 10, where he explores how true Christian maturity is demonstrated through sacrificial love rather than mere knowledge. Drawing lessons from the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, the sermon warns against the "evil" of craving worldly desires and doubting God's provision. Finally, the message provides an encouraging perspective on temptation, revealing that God is the sovereign "tester" who provides His own faithfulness as the necessary "way of escape" to help believers endure every trial.

In this Good Friday message, Bro. Alvin Del Rosario explores the profound depth of Christ’s humility through the lens of Philippians 2:5-11. The teaching examines Jesus’ journey from the glory of heaven to the humiliation of the cross, highlighting His voluntary submission and obedience unto death. Discover how this ultimate example of self-sacrifice serves as the foundation of our redemption and the greatest display of God's grace.

In this sermon, Bro. Eugene Daylusan draws from Hebrews 12:1-2 to illustrate that the Christian life is a demanding race requiring intentional endurance and discipline. Using the acronym R.U.N., he challenges believers to Remember the "cloud of witnesses" who testify to God’s faithfulness, Unload the weights and unbelief that hinder spiritual progress, and Never lose focus on Jesus. Whether you are feeling weary or burdened by life's distractions, this message provides the biblical wisdom needed to stay on your sovereignly assigned course and finish the race faithfully.

Bro. Philip Llapitan explores the profound contrast between the sincere generosity of Barnabas and the deceptive hearts of Ananias and Sapphira to reveal what God truly values in His people. Drawing from Acts 4 and 5, he challenges believers to examine whether their outward devotion matches their inner integrity while encouraging a "loosening" of attachment to worldly possessions. Ultimately, the message is an invitation to move beyond obligation and support the mission of the Gospel with a heart fully surrendered to Christ.

In this week’s message, Bro. Jesse Hollington explores the profound purpose behind life’s difficulties, reframing them as "sanctified trials" designed to draw us into a deeper intimacy with our Creator. By examining the life of the Apostle Paul and the immutable nature of God’s goodness, he challenges us to stop viewing trials as obstacles to be removed and instead see them as the very process through which we are transformed. Ultimately, we are reminded that God is not just the provider of good things, but is Himself the ultimate Good and the only source of true satisfaction for our souls.

Bro. Ramir Carandang shares a special message on how we can fulfill our calling to “stir up one another to love and good works” and continue to persevere in faith.

In this final message of our Dead to Rights mini-series, Pastor Sonny concludes last week’s discussion on 1 Corinthians 9:23-27, comparing the Christian life to the rigorous discipline and sacrifice of an Olympic athlete. He details four key parallels — Participation, Prize, Preparation, and Perseverance — to illustrate how believers are called to move beyond passive faith and actively engage in the work of the Gospel. Ultimately, this sermon highlights how we can live out sacrificial love by exercising self-control and disciplining our lives to faithfully serve others for the glory of God.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny concludes our study of 1 Corinthians 9 by exploring the parallels between the life of an elite athlete and the Christian journey. He emphasizes that faithful obedience and sacrificial love require intentional discipline, preparation, and perseverance to run the race for an imperishable prize. Ultimately, believers are called to actively participate in the work of the Gospel, setting aside personal rights for the sake of winning others to Christ.

In the fourth installment of our Dead to Rights mini-series, Pastor Sonny continues his expository study of 1 Corinthians 9 by exploring why the Apostle Paul renounced his legitimate right to financial support to ensure the Gospel remained free of charge. Focusing on 1 Corinthians 9:15–22, this message examines the necessity of the Christian call and how true obedience requires a daily dying to self to effectively identify with and serve others. Discover how yielding our personal freedoms allows God's power to be made perfect in our weakness, transforming our rights into a platform for His glory.

Pastor Sonny continues his mini-series on Paul’s exhortation to avoid causing others to stumble by exploring 1 Corinthians 9, which illustrates how true Agape love requires a willingness to sacrifice personal rights for the spiritual benefit of others. By examining Paul and Barnabas’s decision to renounce their right to financial support, we see a commitment to removing every possible obstacle that might prevent someone from coming to Christ. Ultimately, Pastor Sonny challenges the congregation to move beyond personal comfort and consider what rights they might need to lay down to better reflect Christ’s selfless sacrifice.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny explores the balance between personal freedom and self-sacrificing love as outlined in 1 Corinthians 8. He emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is measured not by what a believer knows, but by their willingness to surrender personal rights — such as eating food offered to idols or enjoying certain entertainment — for the sake of a fellow believer's faith. Ultimately, Pastor Sonny challenges us to ensure our "knowledge" builds others up rather than becoming a stumbling block for those with a vulnerable conscience.

This week Pastor Sonny begins a new mini-series exploring 1 Corinthians 8 and the delicate balance between Christian knowledge and love. He examines how the believers in Corinth prioritized their intellectual freedom to eat food offered to idols, while Paul cautioned that true spiritual maturity is measured by a willingness to lay down one's rights to protect the faith of others. Ultimately, the sermon challenges us to consider whether our actions and freedoms serve to strengthen our community or inadvertently create stumbling blocks for those around us.

Pastor Sonny concludes our study of 1 Corinthians 7 by exploring the Apostle Paul’s advice regarding marriage and the "betrothed." He examines why remaining single can offer unique opportunities for undivided devotion to God, especially considering that the time is short and this world is transient. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to find their true identity and contentment in Christ rather than their relationship status or external circumstances.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny returns to our series on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, exploring 1 Corinthians 7:17–24 to show how our identity in Christ transcends our earthly circumstances. Pastor Sonny challenges believers to live faithfully in the specific life the Lord has assigned to them, teaching that spiritual growth is not dependent on changing our social or marital status. By shifting our focus from our external situation to God’s internal call, we can find true contentment and fulfill our ministry exactly where we are.

In our final message of 2025, Pastor Sonny shares our theme for GBC's next year and beyond: caring for each other and those around us as a church community. He explores how North American culture and technology often promote an "illusion of community," challenging the congregation to instead embrace a biblical model of genuine, sacrificial relationships. By looking to the example of Jesus Christ, Pastor Sonny outlines how true care requires a foundation of posture, presence, perseverance, and purpose to build a lasting community that reflects the glory of God.

In our Christmas Eve Candlelight service, Pastor Sonny concludes our Advent series by exploring how the fruit of the Spirit — patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — outwardly reflects a heart transformed by faith. He distinguishes between spiritual gifts and spiritual fruit, explaining that while gifts are what we do, the fruit represents who we are in Christ. This sermon emphasizes that these qualities are perfectly embodied in Jesus alone, and through the Holy Spirit, believers are shaped into His likeness to bless those around them. Discover how the gift of faith keeps on giving as we learn to walk in the "most excellent way" and shine Christ's light to the world.

Continuing our Advent series, Bro. Eugene Daylusan explores the true meaning of peace through the lens of Luke 2, contrasting seasonal holiday anxiety with the divine peace offered through Christ. He emphasizes that this peace is a sovereign gift from God that requires humble submission to Jesus as Savior and Lord, rather than human striving. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to fix their focus steadily on God to experience a perfect peace that remains anchored regardless of life's circumstances.

Our Advent series continues as Bro. Philip Llapitan explores the difference between fleeting happiness and the enduring joy born of faith. Discover why the gift of faith is the only lasting treasure, and how true, biblical joy is a fruit of the Spirit, anchored in God rather than unstable circumstances. Learn to rest in a joy that is strong enough to carry you through any trial, pointing others to the Savior who is enough.

Pastor Sonny begins our Advent season with a message on how true faith is the gift that keeps on giving because it brings the Holy Spirit. The Spirit enables the believer to live a new life and produce the singular Fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — for the purpose of evangelism and discipleship. The whole point of living in the Spirit’s power is fruitfulness, guiding believers to continually grow into Christlikeness

Pastor Sonny continues his message on 1 Corinthians 7 from last week, addressing the complex dynamics of "mixed marriages" and the believer’s call to peace. He unpacks Paul’s teaching that a believing spouse brings sanctification to the marriage, yet clarifies that if an unbeliever chooses to leave, the Christian is "not enslaved". This sermon explores the balance between the permanence of the marriage covenant and God’s provision of protection against abandonment and abuse, reminding us that God calls His children to peace, not bondage.

Pastor Sonny continues his mini-series on 1 Corinthians 7, focusing on Paul's charge that each person should live the life the Lord has assigned and called them to. This week's message focuses on married Christian couples, where Paul forbids divorce and encourages reconciliation as a vital provision. Pastor Sonny then transitions to the topic of "mixed marriages," where a believer is married to an unbeliever, explaining Paul's countercultural counsel for the Christian to stay married if the unbelieving spouse is willing.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny continues his mini-series on 1 Corinthians 7, exploring Paul's teachings on marriage, singleness, and celibacy. He discusses how marriage, while a gift and calling from God, has often been treated as a societal rite of passage. Paul urges believers to embrace contentment in every season — using their lives for God’s purpose with joy and self-control. This message reminds us that devotion to Christ is never determined by relationship status, and that true fulfillment is found in Him alone.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny returns to our study of Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians, with a new mini-series on 1 Corinthians 7 that explores how believers are called to live the lives God has assigned them. He unpacks Paul’s teaching on marriage and sexual integrity, showing how God designed sex within marriage for procreation, protection, and pleasure — all to glorify Him. This sermon reminds us that our bodies and our callings belong fully to the Lord.

In a special message this week, Bro. Eugene Daylusan examines how Jonah, the prophet who experienced God’s mercy, struggled to extend it to others. Through Jonah’s misplaced priorities and anger, we see the danger of loving comfort more than compassion and gifts more than the Giver. This sermon challenges believers to move from spectators to servants — rekindling a love for God that overflows in grace toward others.

In this Missions Month message, guest speaker and missionary pilot Adam Brown shares his powerful testimony and personal calling from local youth ministry to flying helicopters in remote Papua New Guinea. He uses compelling stories to illustrate how missionary aviation is a critical tool for bringing the translated Bible, medical aid, and essential supplies to isolated and unreached people groups. Adam's message is an encouraging and challenging call for all believers to be "missional" right where God has placed them, using their unique gifts to share the hope of Christ with a world in need.

In a special message to kick off October's Mission Month, guest speaker Pastor Reuben Foncardas draws from the story of Jonah, reminding us that God’s grace doesn’t always come in the form we expect — or want. Through Jonah’s reluctant mission to Nineveh, we learn how God uses uncomfortable situations to call unbelievers to repentance, challenge believers to grow, and transform our hearts from resistance to renewal. This is a powerful reflection on how even the hardest assignments can become instruments of grace and spiritual growth.