Who is Jesus? (The Gospel According to John)
The aim of the book of John is to help us know who Jesus is and before we continue, let us do a quick review of the previous chapters: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the ... 1 – word 2 – temple 3 – true Messiah 4 – living water 5 – son of God 6 – bread of life 7 – living water 8 – light of the world...
What does it Mean to be a Child of God? (The Gospel According to John)
Jesus’ popularity grew as He continued with His public ministry. The people were divided: those who believed in Him and those who didn’t. The Jewish leaders continued to test Him and tried to find fault in Him so they can send him to prison. They brought a woman caught in the act of...
Living Water for a Thirsty Soul (The Gospel According to John)
Have you ever felt so thirsty, so parched that it seemed like it cannot be quenched by just 1 or 2 glasses of water, but you need to finish the whole pitcher? Physical thirst can be easily remedied. What about the longing in your heart - the thirst that cannot be quenched by worldly things?...
Disciples in the Storms of Life (The Gospel According to John)
As we continue on with the book of John, we gain more insight into Jesus’ personality, His relationship with God, and His mission. Let us remember that when we get to know Jesus, we get to know God. Pastor Serge reminds us, “It is your relationship with Jesus that will determine the quality of...
The Claims of Christ (The Gospel According to John)
What if you’ve known and believed in something your whole life and one day someone comes and proves it otherwise? Would you be open to learning something new or stick to what you already know? The Miracles of Jesus In the previous chapters, Jesus had already done 2 miracles or “signs” (turning...
He Must Become Greater; I Must Become Less (The Gospel According to John )
Have you ever experienced clapping for someone else but you have this nagging feeling inside that you deserved it more? Have you ever tried going through the day without comparing yourself with someone else? In today’s society, we are being fed with ideas of competition and dissatisfaction...
The Different Types of Mothers: Essence of Motherhood
Are there different types of mothers? Which type of mother are you? I’m sure you’ve heard of the Miss Universe question, “What is the essence of a woman?” And the winning answer is always, “The essence of a woman is motherhood”. But what does it mean? What does it mean to be a mother? What is the...
The Gospel According to the book of John: The side of Jesus we don’t always see
We know Jesus as love, but what is there is a side of Jesus we don't always see. Let's dive in here. When we started the first chapter of the book of John, we can see that the main focus is about who Jesus is. He is the co-creator with God; He is the light. We also see Him as someone who is...
The Importance of Teaching Our Kids the Word of God
“Train up a child the way he should go, and when he grows old, he will never depart from it” – Proverbs 22:6. – The importance of teaching our kids. This is quite a popular verse, especially when it comes to the topic of parenting. When someone asks for advice on how we should discipline our kids...
The Gospel according to John – The greatness of God’s love and grace
God's love and grace - this is what Jesus showed on the cross. - John 1 How much do you know Jesus Christ? Do you know Him enough to build a relationship with Him - to trust your life with Him? Do you know Him enough to let Him love you, scars and all? In retrospect, what is your personal take as...
Walking with Jesus on the Emmaus Road: Fear, Faith and the Glory of Christ
"Luke 24:13-35 - Walking with Jesus on the Emmaus Road: Fear, Faith and the glory of Christ" Have you ever tried praising and worshipping God when things went well? It was quite easy, wasn’t it? What about in times when we are in trouble and it seems like help is NOT on the way? Or that...
Fullness in Life through the Resurrection of Christ
What does fullness in life mean to us who are in Christ Jesus? We are celebrating one of the most important events in Christianity today. This is the Sunday on which Jesus Christ rose again after sealing our salvation with His death: His resurrection. And as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, we...
The Power of the Gospel – The Too-good-to-be-true News
At the culmination of it all, let us talk about the power of the gospel. Do you know that the Greek word for gospel is euaggelion which means “too good to be true news”? Is the gospel too good to be true for you? Well, it really is – but IT IS TRUE! Let’s look at why many of us will think it’s...
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – Complete Surrender
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. – Luke 23:46 – Complete surrender. What does complete surrender look like? It is when you know you have to let go and give yourself up to God who knows all things. This is...
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – Patience in Waiting for the Fulfillment of Promise
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” – John 19:30 – Patience in waiting for the fulfillment of Promise. Have you ever prayed for something and felt like God is not going to answer your prayer? Or have you been claiming...
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – The Physical and Spiritual Dryness
“Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” – John 19:28 – physical and spiritual dryness. Are you experiencing drought in your life right now? Whether it be a physical and spiritual dryness, Jesus is the answer....
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – Pain of Rejection
“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” – Matthew 27:46 – The pain of rejection. When you’ve read this, what was your reaction? Wait… why did Jesus say this? Was He complaining? Was He regretting? Why exactly did He say this? Let’s look at the situation. Jesus went through a great ordeal...
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – Compassion Until the Last Breath
“When Jesus, therefore, saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. – John 19:26-27 - compassion until the last breath. Do...
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – Joy in Death
“Today, you will be with me in paradise.” – Luke 23:43 - The joy in death. When you think of dying, what comes to your mind? What do you feel? Is there any form of fear or doubt? Or do you feel joy? As Paul talked about death, he said, “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians...
The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ – Why does it matter to us?
Today is a day of celebration! The Holy Week is not a sad and somber week as many would want to portray it. In actuality, the Holy Week is a celebration! It is a celebration of the greatest miracles that God has ever done in our lives – Salvation. Compared to what Jesus Christ has done on the...
How to Stay Convinced that Jesus will Return (Is it time yet?)
Are you ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ? “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now, our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent; the day is at hand. Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and...
Entering through the Narrow Gate – Stay Committed
How do we stay committed in our walk as Christ-followers? Where do we turn when things get rough?“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a...
Stay Consistent – Living with Confidence in this Chaotic World Series
How do you stay consistent in your Christian life? If there comes a time when your faith will be put on trial, will you be able to stand up for it? Are you the same Christian from today, tomorrow, and next week? How consistent are you in living your faith? In today's sermon,...
Mother’s Day Greetings
Here are heartwarming greetings from our JRM-Vallejo community for Mother's Day. Watch and enjoy! [widget id="text-33"]
Post Service Conference Call
For those who want to join our post-service conference call with Ptr. Serge for fellowship and prayer, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/5131573145
Live Service Via Phone Call
We heard you, fam! You can now join our online service via phone call. Here's How: Dial one of these phone numbers: +16699006833 or +13462487799 Enter the Meeting ID followed by the pound (#) sign: 5131573145# Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns!
Five Ways to Give
Here are Five (5) Ways to send your giving to our church here at Jesus Reigns Ministries Vallejo. Text to Give Text Give to 707-600-6010 Visit our website Go to www.jesusreignsministries.net/giving Download the Church Center App Via Paypal Go to paypal.me/jrmvallejo By Check Write to Jesus...
Are you Afraid of Tomorrow?
Recent events may have given you concern about our future. Rumors of war, diseases, economic shutdowns and world leaders who seem distant to the wishes of their people are not necessarily sunshine and rainbows. However, the world keeps spinning. The sun rises and sets. Life goes on. ...
Do Not Be Anxious
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 In these trying times, it is easy to...
REJOICE IN THE TIME OF CRISIS
Sometimes, because of the situation, it is easy to be carried away and lose our joy in the Lord. Our news is filled with words that relate to crisis, lockdown, even confusion. However, the bible points us to a different focus. We are called to embrace a higher perspective. The verse says,...