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RLCC Daily Devotions
Welcome. This podcast aims to strengthen your faith in the Lord Jesus by giving you additional insights from God's word based on each week's Sunday sermon. Join us and let's experience real life in Christ together with others.
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RLCC Daily DevotionsBelonging Before Becoming | Pastor Bong Baylon
Belonging Before BecomingScripture: Galatians 5:24 (NIV) “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”Explanation…
RLCC Daily DevotionsShowing the Fruit of the Spirit | Pastor Bong Baylon
Showing the Fruit of the SpiritScripture: Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness…
RLCC Daily DevotionsUprooting the Common Weeds | Pastor Bong Baylon
Uprooting the Common WeedsScripture: Galatians 5:19–21 (NIV) “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWar is Evidence of Life | Pastor Bong Baylon
War Is Evidence of LifeScripture: Galatians 5:17 (NIV) “For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWho is Shaping Your Heart | Pastor Bong Baylon
Who Is Shaping Your Heart?Scripture: Galatians 5:16 (NIV) “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”Explanation The…
RLCC Daily DevotionsTruly Free to Love
Truly Free to LoveScripture ReadingGalatians 5:14 (NIV)“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as…
RLCC Daily DevotionsFreedom that Creates Safety
Freedom That Creates SafetyScripture ReadingGalatians 5:14–15 (NIV)“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as…
RLCC Daily DevotionsFree to Serve, Not to be Seen
Free to Serve, Not to Be SeenScripture ReadingGalatians 5:13b (NIV)“…rather, serve one another humbly in love.”ExplanationPaul uses a shocking word—be slaves…
RLCC Daily DevotionsDethroning the Self
Dethroning the SelfScripture ReadingGalatians 5:13a (NIV)“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the…
RLCC Daily DevotionsCalled to be Free But for What
Called to Be Free—But for What?Scripture ReadingGalatians 5:13 (NIV)“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to…
RLCC Daily DevotionsHunger for Transformation | Pastor Bong Baylon
Hunger for TransformationScripture: Matthew 5:6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”ExplanationSpiritual…
RLCC Daily DevotionsGod Gives You A New Heart | Pastor Bong Baylon
God Gives a New HeartScripture: Ezekiel 36:26“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you…
RLCC Daily DevotionsYou Cannot Change Yourself | Pastor Bong Baylon
You Cannot Change YourselfScripture: Jeremiah 13:23“Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Prayer of Humility | Pastor Bong Baylon
The Prayer of HumilityScripture: Psalm 139:23–24“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Heart Problem | Pastor Bong Baylon
The Heart ProblemScripture: Jeremiah 17:9“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?”ExplanationBefore God can make your…
RLCC Daily DevotionsLiving Free Through Faithful Stewardship | Pastor Bong Baylon
Living Free Through Faithful StewardshipScripture Reference: Proverbs 3:9–10“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your…
RLCC Daily DevotionsLetting God's Word Shape Your Heart | Pastor Bong Baylon
Letting God’s Word Shape Your HeartScripture Reference: Psalm 119:11“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”Explanation:God’s…
RLCC Daily DevotionsCreating Space to Pay Attention to God | Pastor Bong Baylon
Creating Space to Pay Attention to GodScripture Reference: Mark 1:35“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went…
RLCC Daily DevotionsChoosing Wisdom With Your Time | Pastor Bong Baylon
Choosing Wisdom with Your TimeScripture Reference: Ephesians 5:15–16“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every…
RLCC Daily DevotionsFormed by What You Repeat | Pastor Bong Baylon
Formed by What You RepeatScripture Reference: Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then…
RLCC Daily DevotionsStrength That Comes From God | Pastor Bong Baylon
Strength That Comes from GodScripture:“If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides…”— 1 Peter 4:11Reflection:Serving God does not mean…
RLCC Daily DevotionsYou Are Not Giftless | Pastor Bong Baylon
You Are Not GiftlessScripture:“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received…”— 1 Peter 4:10Reflection:Many believers hold back from serving because…
RLCC Daily DevotionsLove Made Visible | Pastor Bong Baylon
Love Made VisibleScripture:“Above all, love each other deeply… Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”— 1 Peter 4:8–9Reflection:In difficult…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Urgency of Now | Pastor Bong Baylon
The Urgency of NowScripture:“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.”— 1 Peter 4:7Reflection:Peter’s words…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Good Intentions Get Tired | Pastor Bong Baylon
When Good Intentions Get TiredScripture:“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…”— 1 Peter 4:10Reflection:Many believers begin…
RLCC Daily DevotionsRe-Centering the Heart | Pastor Bong Baylon
Re-Centering the Heart Scripture: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 The past is done. The heart God…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Direction You Are Headed | Pastor Bong Baylon
The Direction You Are Headed Scripture: “The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.” — Ecclesiastes 10:2 Every life is…
RLCC Daily DevotionsDeciding Before Acting | Pastor Bong Baylon
Deciding Before Acting Scripture: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 Spiritual maturity shows itself…
RLCC Daily DevotionsNot Following Feelings But Forming Hearts
Not Following Feelings, but Forming Hearts Scripture: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” — Psalm 51:10 The popular advice to “follow your heart” sounds…
RLCC Daily DevotionsGuarding the Control Center | Pastor Bong Baylon
Guarding the Control Center Scripture: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 When Scripture says “above all…
RLCC Daily DevotionsReturning, Not Starting Over | Pastor Bong Baylon
Returning, Not Starting Over Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-41 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Gospel is Worth Paying Attention To | Pastor Bong Baylon
The Gospel Is Worth Paying Attention To Scripture: Hebrews 2:3b–4This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard…
RLCC Daily DevotionsIgnoring the Gospel has Consequences | Pastor Bong Baylon
Ignoring the Gospel Has Consequences Scripture: Hebrews 2:2–3a2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience…
RLCC Daily DevotionsDrift is Quiet, Grace is Patient | Pastor Bong Baylon
Drift Is Quiet, Grace Is Patient Scripture: Hebrews 2:1–21 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Attention Fades | Pastor Bong Baylon
When Attention Fades Scripture: Hebrews 2:1“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Drift…
RLCC Daily DevotionsA Hope Worth Sharing | Pastor Bong Baylon
A Hope Worth Sharing📖 Luke 2:36–38 (NIV)“There was also a prophet, Anna… She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up…
RLCC Daily DevotionsSalvation Has a Face and a Name | Pastor Bong Baylon
Salvation Has a Face and a Name📖 Luke 2:28–32 (NIV)“Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: ‘Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWaiting Does Not Mean Wasting | Pastor Bong Baylon
Waiting Does Not Mean Wasting📖 Luke 2:25–26 (NIV)“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the…
RLCC Daily DevotionsJesus Lived the Life We Could Not Live | Pastor Bong Baylon
Jesus Lived the Life We Could Not Live📖 Luke 2:39–40 (NIV)“When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Obedience Comes Before Understanding | Pastor Bong Baylon
When Obedience Comes Before Understanding📖 Luke 2:22–24 (NIV)“When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWeakness Turned Into Worship | Pastor Bong Baylon
Weakness Turned into WorshipLuke 2:19–2119 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWilling Obedience, Not Perfect Strength | Pastor Bong Baylon
Willing Obedience, Not Perfect StrengthLuke 2:15–1815 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to…
RLCC Daily DevotionsGod's Glory to the Lowly | Pastor Bong Baylon
God's Glory to the LowlyLuke 2:8–148 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord…
RLCC Daily DevotionsGod's Power Hidden in Humble Places | Pastor Bong Baylon
God’s Power Hidden in Humble PlacesLuke 2:6–76 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Life is out of Your Control | Pastor Bong Baylon
When Life Is Out of Your ControlLuke 2:1–71 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was…
RLCC Daily DevotionsSaying Yes To God | Pastor Bong Baylon
Saying Yes to GodScripture (Luke 1:38, NIV):“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”Mary’s response was not rooted in full…
RLCC Daily DevotionsTrusting God's Word | Pastor Bong Baylon
Trusting God’s WordScripture (Luke 1:37, NIV):“For no word from God will ever fail.”Mary did not receive all the details, but she received a promise. God’s…
RLCC Daily DevotionsJesus Makes Ordinary Lives Meaningful | Pastor Bong Baylon
Jesus Makes Ordinary Lives MeaningfulScripture (Luke 1:31–33, NIV):“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Favor of God's Presence | Ptr. Bong Baylon
The Favor of God’s PresenceScripture (Luke 1:28, NIV):“The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.’”Before…
RLCC Daily DevotionsGod Sees You Where You Are | Ptr. Bong Baylon
God Sees You Where You AreScripture (Luke 1:26–27, NIV):“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in…
RLCC Daily DevotionsExpect Again -- God is not Done | Ptr. Bong Baylon
Expect Again—God Is Not DoneScripture: Luke 1:25 — “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my…
RLCC Daily DevotionsGod Works In The Silent Seasons | Ptr. Bong Baylon
God Works in the Silent SeasonsScripture: Luke 1:20 — “…you will be silent… until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Doubt Meets God's Faithfulness | Ptr Bong Baylon
When Doubt Meets God’s FaithfulnessScripture: Luke 1:18 — “Zechariah asked the angel, ‘How can I be sure of this?’” ExplanationZechariah loved God, served Him…
RLCC Daily DevotionsYour Forgotten Prayers Are Not Forgotten By God | Ptr Bong Baylon
Your Forgotten Prayers Are Not Forgotten by GodScripture: Luke 1:13 — “But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard.’”…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Faithfulness Feels Fruitless | Ptr Bong Baylon
When Faithfulness Feels FruitlessScripture: Luke 1:6 — “Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees…
RLCC Daily DevotionsPractice Makes Peace | Ptr Bong Baylon
Practice Makes Peace Scripture:“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with…
RLCC Daily DevotionsTraining Your Mind For Peace | Ptr Bong Baylon
Training Your Mind for Peace Scripture:“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is…
RLCC Daily DevotionsThe Peace That Doesn't Make Sense | Ptr. Bong Baylon
The Peace That Doesn’t Make Sense Scripture:“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”…
RLCC Daily DevotionsDon't Carry It Alone | Ptr. Bong Baylon
Don’t Carry It AloneScripture:“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to…
RLCC Daily DevotionsWhen Anxiety Feels Overwhelming | Ptr. Bong Baylon
When Anxiety Feels OverwhelmingScripture:“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” —…