Bonded by Belief

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to our blog for this week where we expounded upon in Pastor Sam Merigala's sermon. Today, we are opening the Scriptures to explore one of the most breathtaking realities of the Christian faith. It is a reality that shifts our identity, redefines our purpose, and fundamentally alters the way we view our relationship with both God and one another. In the sermon delivered at Grace Gospel Church, Pastor Sam Merigala guided us through the rich theological depths of Ephesians 2:20-22, preaching a message aptly titled, "FROM SCATTERED STONES TO A HOLY SANCTUARY". We are going to look closely at the blueprint of God’s redemptive plan, examining how the Lord takes isolated, broken people and constructs them into a living, breathing temple for His own glory. The Infallible Blueprint To understand the magnitude of the Apostle Paul’s message in Ephesians 2, we must first understand the historical and theological backdrop. As Pastor Sam...

Welcome back dear brothers and sisters, to today’s deep reflection. Have you ever stopped to consider the profound, quiet, and world-shaping power of a mother’s influence? If you have ever felt the impact of a praying mother, or if you are a mother feeling the immense weight of guiding the next generation, this blog is for you. Pastor Sam Merigala delivered an incredibly moving and spiritually rich sermon at Grace Gospel Church titled "The Legacy of a Godly Mother" on Mother's Day (May 10, 2026).  Pastor Sam Merigala’s sermon brilliantly shifts our focus away from the superficial measures of success that society often places on parents, directing us instead toward the eternal weight of spiritual legacy. He begins by celebrating all mothers—whether they are mothers by birth, adoption, calling, influence, or spiritual assignment. These are the women who have fundamentally shaped us, continually prayed for us, gently corrected us, carried us through difficult seasons, and b...