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APRIL 12, 2026 SERMON SUMMARY

SPIRIT COMES, CHURCH GOES

Have you ever felt encouraged on a Sunday, only to hesitate when it comes to sharing the gospel during the week? It is easy to grow comfortable within the walls of the church, yet beyond those walls is a world still waiting to hear about Jesus. God reminds us that just as the Holy Spirit prepares our hearts to speak, He is also preparing the hearts of others to receive His love. So how do these two meet? God brings them together by sharpening us in two ways.

DARE TO BELIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT IS WITH YOU

Have you ever found yourself waiting for a clear sign from God before choosing to obey? There are days when we feel close to Him, and days when He seems distant. Yet it is often in these moments of uncertainty that we are called to trust Him more deeply. Jesus understands our struggles, and through the Holy Spirit, He assures us that we are never alone. As written in John 14:16–17, He gives us an Advocate who will be with us forever. This means that God’s presence is not based on how we feel, but on His promise to be with us. Because of this, we can move forward in faith, trusting that He is already at work in every situation, even when we cannot see it.

STEP OUT OF THE BOAT

In Matthew 14:22–33, Peter steps out of the boat and walks toward Jesus on the water. As a fisherman, he was familiar with the dangers of the sea, yet he chose to trust Jesus over what he knew. That first step was not built on certainty, but on faith. In the same way, we will face moments that challenge our understanding and stretch our comfort. We may be tempted to stay where it feels safe, but Jesus calls us to step out and follow Him. When we choose faith over comfort, we begin to see our circumstances differently. What once felt like obstacles can become opportunities for God to work through us. As we step out in obedience, we become witnesses of Christ wherever He leads us.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

On the Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit prepared the believers to share and the world around them to receive. Which ones of my friends, relatives, colleagues and neighbors might be prepared to receive God’s love right now?
Daring to trust that the Holy Spirit is with you means believing he is there even though you might not feel his presence. In what areas of my life do I need to dare to trust in His presence the most?
What could ’stepping out of your boat’ mean for me personally today?

Download the English 4Ws here

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Download the GOVIRAL 4Ws here

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MEMORY VERSE:

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. (John 14:16-17)

Weekly Prayer Points:

I. Thanksgiving

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

II. Country and the World

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.

• PRAY for the protection, safety and release of kidnapped American Christian missionary, Kevin, serving in Niger (West Africa). For God to turn the hearts of the kidnappers to repentance and salvation. Peace and comfort for Kevin’s family.

• Pray for persecuted Christians in Sudan and Nigeria) — many have been beheaded and murdered; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.

• PRAISE God that the rest of the living Israeli hostages have been restored to their families safely! Continue to pray that the last remaining dead hostage will be returned to his family for burial.

• For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory. For Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism. May this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.

• For nations in turmoil (e.g., Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela, etc.) to experience true freedom in Christ and become centers for massive spiritual revivals in their regions.

III. Church

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• For elders, pastors, dleaders, and families to become holy, humble, harmonious, happy, and heart-working.

• Ministries and churches expand worldwide.

IV. CCF Facilities

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

V. Personal Concerns

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lost & Found items

KINDLY CLAIM YOUR LOST AND FOUND ITEMS BY APRIL 5. ANY ITEMS LEFT UNCLAIMED WILL BE DISPOSED OF.

Tot's Place on
Sundays

Tots’ Place is a Sunday daycare service for children aged 0 to 4 years old only.

UPDATE: Starting March 22, only Tots’ Place in OVERFLOW 3 (across Cup of Faith) will be available on Sundays. Tots’ Place in Classroom 3 is currently not operational.

2026 Calendar of Activities

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up at CCF Cebu in 2026. Save the dates and plan ahead as we journey together throughout the year.

📌 Please note that event dates and details are subject to change or cancellation. This calendar is shared for general awareness.

Nxtgen Summer Break!

Our last regular Nxtgen Sunday will be on March 15, 2026 as we step into a special summer season from March 16 to May 16, 2026. This break is a purposeful time for our team to refresh, plan, and prepare an even better Nxtgen experience for our kids. Enrollment will begin soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Sunday DGroup Meeting Guidelines

Starting March 15, Sunday DGroup meetings will be limited to 2 hours and 30 minutes to help us accommodate all DGroup reservations due to limited space.

Note: Weekday and Saturday DGroup meetings are not affected.