Bonded by Belief

Dear readers, let us turn our gaze today toward a truth so simple, yet so profoundly powerful that it serves as the foundation for a vibrant existence with the Eternal King. We are called not merely to feel gratitude when circumstances align, but to cultivate it as a mighty spiritual discipline. Pastor Sam Merigala, in his stirring sermon, "Seeds of Gratitude," calls us to a daily reckoning: How have you been waking up? . The question is sincere, not complicated: Is gratitude on the tip of your tongue, or are other, lesser voices occupying the sanctuary of your mind? Let us dive deep into the revelation that this humble practice of Morning Thanksgiving is not a minor footnote in the life of faith, but a foundational pillar that holds the power to entirely renew our lives. Gratitude: A Foundation, Not an Ornament When we contemplate the spiritual disciplines - prayer, fasting, and the deep reading of Holy Scripture - they rightly leap to mind. Yet, Pastor Sam Merigala exhorts ...

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace be multiplied unto you. As we navigate the complex, often wearying currents of modern life, we stand in desperate need of an anchor - a simple, powerful truth capable of reorienting our very souls toward the eternal light. I invite you today to undertake a solemn reflection upon the profound spiritual architecture revealed by Pastor Sam Merigala in his powerful sermons concerning the discipline of gratitude, particularly the pivotal decision we face in the nascent moments of each new day. Pastor Merigala calls us to look beyond mere fleeting emotion and embrace gratitude as a profound spiritual discipline that fundamentally reshapes the foundation of our daily walk with the Almighty. He presents a compelling metaphor: the radical transformation achieved by a simple change of perspective, comparing it to exchanging foggy spectacles for clear ones. This seemingly simple adjustment alters not only what we perceive but also the exp...

Welcome back readers, let us delve into the profound teachings presented in Pastor Sam Merigala's sermon, "Thy Will Be Done," concerning one of the most frequently spoken, yet profoundly misunderstood, declarations in the life of faith: "Thy will be done." This analysis reveals that this phrase is not a cry of resignation, but a powerful decree of dominion, rooted in the clarity of divine revelation. The Misunderstanding and Doubt Pastor Merigala observes that while the phrase "Thy will be done" sounds both holy and humble, for many believers, it has been tragically reduced to a quiet resignation to defeat. It has become a refuge for uncertainty, frequently employed as the closing line of prayers offered in doubt. We see this pattern when healing is delayed, when provision is slow to manifest, or when circumstances appear immovable; believers retreat behind these words, using them as though they absolve them from the spiritual responsibility of stan...

Greetings, cherished readers, let us lift our hearts and minds to contemplate the profound message delivered by Pastor Sam Merigala in his powerful teaching on the "The Believer’s Authority: Enforcing Christ’s Victory." The heart of Pastor Sam Merigala's sermon centers upon the believer’s profound legal authority granted through the finished work of Jesus Christ, urging the Church to move beyond passive supplication into active enforcement of God’s established will on the earth. I. The Authority Vested in Christ and Transferred to the Believer Pastor Merigala establishes the foundation of all spiritual authority in the victory of the Lord Jesus Christ. He notes that all authority, power, and dominion lost in the Garden of Eden were won back at Calvary and are now entirely vested in the risen Christ, who holds it all (Matthew 28:18). This immense authority becomes the basis for the Great Commission, emphasized by the word "therefore" in Matthew 28:19. Because Chr...

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Let us enter into a deeper understanding of the glorious truth unveiled through the recent teaching of Pastor Sam Merigala concerning "The Believer’s Authority" This is not a mere study, but a breathtaking revelation designed to shatter images of a conditional or withholding Father and elevate us into the legal reality of our finished inheritance. Many of us, in moments of deepest need, have poured out desperate requests to heaven - by a hospital bed or amidst broken dreams - only to find that the situation remains unchanged, or perhaps even worsens. This experience often plants a troubling question in the heart: Why does an all-powerful, loving God seem at times to ignore the sincere cries of His children? Pastor Sam Merigala challenges the painful, well-meaning but ultimately condemning explanations often offered for this silence: that perhaps it wasn't God's will, or that we lacked enough faith, or that some hidden sin needed...

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, may the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be multiplied to you. We return today to the profound depths of the Apostle Paul’s prayer recorded in Ephesians, which serves as a divine roadmap for understanding the boundless wealth we possess in Christ. This teaching, which Pastor Sam Merigala began on 10/19/25, centered on Paul’s great intercession that the eyes of our hearts might be enlightened to know the hope of God's call, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power. The sermon given by Pastor Sam Merigala today continues this vital theme, emphasizing especially the overwhelming truth of God’s power displayed toward those who believe. The Unfathomable Dimensions of God's Power The third focus of Paul's prayer—the immeasurable greatness of God's power toward us who believe (Ephesians 1:19)—spans the interim period between our initial calling and our final inheritance. Pastor Sam Merig...