sermon april 18 2010 voters sunday

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Loving OurGOVERNMENT

Leaders



WE have to REACHOUT to our

Government LEADERS by praying

evangelistically!



1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4

“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and

prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, bemade on behalf of all men, for kings and all

who are in authority , in order that we may

lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godlinessand dignity. This is good and acceptable in

the sight of God our Savior, who desires

all men to be saved and to come to

the knowledge of the truth.”



THE HILIGAYNON BIBLE:

“Karon, una sa tanan, nagapangabay ako

sa inyo nga ipangamuyo ninyo ang

tanan nga mga tawo. Dalha ninyo sa

Dios ang inyo mga pangabay para sa ilanga may pagpasalamat.




Ipangamuyo ninyo ang mga hari kag ang

tanan nga may mataas nga

katungdanan sa gobyerno agod nga

mangin matawhay ang aton

pagpangabuhi kag hilway kita sa pagsunod sa Dios sa husto nga

pagginawi. Maayo ini nga himuon

kag malipay ang Dios nga aton

Manluluwas.




Kay gusto niya nga ang tanan nga mgatawo maluwas kag makahibalo sang

kamatuoran.”



• Prayer is FIRST

• Prayer is PRIORITY

• Prayer must be primary in

touching people, both high and

low.



1 TIMOTHY 2

“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and

prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, bemade on behalf of all men, for kings and all

who are in authority …”



• We are to pray EVANGELISTICALLY

for those who are in authority!• FOR US to be living right.

• FOR US to be living in PEACE …

• And FOR THEM to be SAVED

and live out TRUTH.



1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4

“... in order that we may lead a tranquil and

quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This isgood and acceptable in the sight of God our

Savior, who desires all men to be saved and

to come to the knowledge of the truth.”



Do you know WHO CAME TOKNOW GOD personally as a

government officials in theBible?

Note the common vocation

amongst the following

conversions in the Book of ACTS:



NoteNote the common vocation amongst the followingthe common vocation amongst the following

conversions inconversions in the Bookthe Book of ACTS:of ACTS:

➤THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH,

THE TREASURER OF CANDICE, THE QUEEN OF

ETHIOPIA (8:27)

➤CORNELIUS THE CENTURION, A MILITARYLEADEROF 100 MEN (10:17)

➤BLASTUS, THE KING’S CHAMBERLAIN (12:20)

➤SERGIUS PAULUS, A ROMAN PROVINCIALGOVERNOR (13:7)



➤THE PHILIPPIAN JAILER (16:27)➤DIONYSIUS, THE AREOPAGATE JUDGE (17:34)

➤PUBLIUS, THE GOVERNOR OF MALTA (28:7)



It is insightful to note that Luke is writing Actsfor “Theophilus” (cf. Acts 1:1).

In that he calls him “most excellent” a title usedto address governors (cf. Acts 23:26; 24:3;

26:25), it is quite possible that Luke

is writing this account, as well as

the gospel of Luke (cf. Luke 1:3)

for the purpose of persuading agovernmental leader to come

to faith in Christ.



This would explain why over one-

half of the individual conversionaccounts recorded in the

book of Acts involve politically-related people!



“How“How to love yourto love your nation”nation”

• It is a gift from God to be Part of a nation.

By simply praying is one way of showing our love for

our nation. Pray that God will touch every heart of

the people to produce godly and righteous leaders.

Being part of a mission trip is also our way of

showing our love for the nation.

Sharing the Word of God can open the eyesof the people to see the truth of God’s Word.

Through this, we can live in peace with our

fellowmen in Christ our Lord.By:Roselle and Marielle Diala:]



“How“How to love yourto love your nation”nation”

• It is never a mistake that I am a Filipino and I love it.

For me the best way to show love to my nation is toshow love himself – JESUS.

• Spreading the love of Jesus to every corner of my

country, even outside of my comfort zone would bemy idea of how to show real love.

• I can never give in full but I know Jesus can!By:Yna Maquiling



Our Philippine 2010 elections, is unique. This is

the first time that we are to conduct thecountry’s first nationwide fully automated

elections.

• from counting of votes

• to transmission

• and canvassing of election results.

2010 elections2010 elections



vvoter’soter’s eded sundaysunday



5 STEPS in picking5 STEPS in picking

your CANDIDATEyour CANDIDATE



By voting based on a clear idea of what we want government to

address, and on what sort leaders wewant, our elections become truly

meaningful exercises of our

sovereign will ratherthan just shallow

popularity contests.



Ask Yourself:What do I want the government to do?

Address poverty and unemployment?

Improve the peace and ordersituation?

Maintain the status quo?



What qualities should my leadershave?

Intelligence?

Honesty and Integrity?

Good looks?



Step 2.Learn everything you can about the

candidates. It is very easy to be swayed

by appearances. To make sure that you

are not misled, be more discerning.

Take the effort to know as much asyou can about the candidates.

5 STEPS in picking your CANDIDATE5 STEPS in picking your CANDIDATE



Look closely at each candidate’scampaign materials and position

papers on various issues.Watch televised debates – attend if

possible – and listen to radiointerviews of candidates; watch their

television guestings.



Do you think they’re spending too

much on their campaigns?Are they tackling issues or are they

just focusing on image andappearances?



What is your impression of thecandidates after hearing all they

have to say?Do you agree with the positions

they take?Do you think that you and your

community will benefit from thecandidates’ positions?



Step 4.What kind of leader will each candidate be?

Trying to forecast what kind of leader a personwill be can be tricky, so study the candidates

and ask yourself:

Who seems to be the most preparedfor the position being contested?

.




Who has the best background forthe job?

Who seems to be the most willing andable to defend his platforms and

proposed programs?



Step 5.Review the info you have and DECIDE.

Go over all the information you havecollected on the candidates, and ask

yourself:

Which candidate’s views on theWhich candidate’s views on the

issues do I agree with the most?issues do I agree with the most?




Who is running the fairest campaign?

Which candidate demonstrates themost knowledge on the issues?

Which candidate has the leadershipqualities I’m looking for?



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5 STEPS on how to5 STEPS on how to

EE cast your VOTE!EE cast your VOTE!



Tip # 1:Know your precinct assignment

ahead of election day.Ask for help. Visit and pray.

Drive through … why not?

5 TIPS on How to Efficiently and5 TIPS on How to Efficiently and

Effectively CAST your VOTEEffectively CAST your VOTE



Tip # 2:Make a "kodigo:" a list of the candidates

you want to vote for. This will helpreduce the time you spend at the polling

place and ensure that you won't

forget anyone you want to vote for!

POWER TIP – number code :-)





Tip # 3:• COMELEC / SMARTMATIC-TIM would be

providing special ballot markers to each

precinct, which will be used for the votingprocess. The Automated Counting Machine

can accommodate pencil marks, but for

reasons of securing the process (as pencilmarks can be erased and replaced),

blackblack markersmarkers will be used.





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HOW SHOULD THE BALLOTS BE SHADED?

•• OVALS should OVALS should be shaded be shaded fully! fully!

• Marks are evaluated based on a COMELEC defined

sensitivity-level. For example, a half-shade (filling

half of an oval) will be evaluated by the Automated

Counting Machine whereas a dot would not. This

protects against accidental marking of an oval.

Furthermore, the practice of shading an oval

completely shows that the voter is actively

and with full intention selecting the

candidate of their choice.





5 TIPS H Effi i l d5 TIPS H Effi i l d



Tip # 4:Get our ID card ready even though you don't have to

present an ID unless you're identity or eligibility to

vote is challenged. Better safe than sorry!The ID card you use doesn't have to be a COMELEC-

issued voter ID. You can use any picture ID

such as your company or school ID,a driver's license, or a passport.



5 TIPS H t Effi i tl d5 TIPS H t Effi i tl d



Tip # 5:Come to the polling places early,

cast your vote andavoid loitering in the polling center.





Billy Graham once commented:

"In a world that might say one votedoesn't matter..., it does matter

because each person is of infiniteworth and value to God...



Your vote is a declaration of

importance as a person and a citizen.

IT REPRESENTS YOU …IT IS YOUR PRAYER …

IT IS YOUR VOICE …



“PRAYER for the NATION”“PRAYER for the NATION”

Heavenly Father, we come before Your very throne as

we bring our nation, the Philippines. We thank You

Father, that among all the nations of the earth, You

have chosen us to be in the Philippines.

We thank you that as a nation, where we are right now

is exactly where You want us to be.

We thank you Oh Lord that You are ever faithful,

that You have never forgotten our nation.




We confess that we have become unfaithful and

faithless before You, still You have not turned Your

back on us. We thank You for Your amazing grace for

the Philippines.

Many times, we have grieved Your Spirit and now

Father, we are seeking repentance as a nation.

For the many times we have faltered,

we are asking for Your forgiveness.

For the times we have tolerated impurity,we say sorry Lord.




As, we bring our nation to You, we also pray for the

Salvation of the lost. We pray for Divine

appointments among families, in campuses,

communities and in every corner of this nation, from

Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. We declare oh God,

that the gospel be preached in this nation.




Also, we bring to You the spiritual awakening among

believers in this nation. We pray that we will not

remain to be nominal Christians, but that we will rise

up for the Truth that is within us, for the Truth who

has saved us, the Truth who is Jesus. We pray that as

Christ followers, we will influence and impact thisnation towards Godliness, towards the passion

for purity and towards the pursuit of God.




Oh Lord, we also surrender before You our government.

We pray that corruption will be totally exposed and

trampled down in our nation. We pray that You shake

our government Oh Lord, so that only the

unshakeable will be left. We even thank You Father,

for the assurance that even though there are a lot of things in a man’s heart,

still it is Your plan that would prevail in the

coming May 10, 2010 elections.

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We thank You that we are assured that You shall come

to visit us during the election time. You will be the

one to guide and guard our votes, for the glory of

Your name.

Thank you Father, that as you continue to work and

awaken our nation, our fathers shall see dreams and

our generation shall see visions of your will,

your ways and your plans for the Philippines.

“PRAYER f h NATION”“PRAYER f h NATION”




We also pray for the Unity among all Christian

churches, that we will come together as we come to

the knowledge and the obedience of the Great

Commission. We declare that this nation will not only

settle as a Soul winning nation but as

a Disciple Sending nation to the ends of the earth.

“PRAYER f th NATION”“PRAYER f th NATION”




To you Father, we surrender this nation. To You belong

all the glory, honor, praise and adoration! In your

mighty name we trust and pray.

Amen.



Prayer for the COMELEC18 April 2010 Prayer for the COMELEC

Father,You said in your word that “righteousness exalts a

nation but sin is a disgrace to any people”. I bring to

you right now the men and women of the COMELEC,not only in Bacolod City, not only in Negros but in

the Philippines as a whole.



Prayer for the COMELEC

Grant them your righteousness that will exalt anduplift this nation. Give them your zeal and passion to

dispense their duty without fear or favour, not to

fear man but to fear God from whom all authority

emanates. Remind them that all power emanates

from Heaven, and to use this privilege and

responsibility with utmost care and caution.




Grant them the wisdom and courage to walk inintegrity, and to exercise fairness and impartiality in

all its dealings. May it be true to its calling and

mandate which is “to render free, orderly, honest,

peaceful and credible electoral processes” in all

levels. This is what every Filipino aspires

and longs for. This is what every Filipino

deserves.



Prayer for the COMELECJust as we pray that the sanctity of the ballot be

protected, we also pray for the welfare and

protection of all COMELEC personnel and teachers

this coming elections. Protect them from all harm,

pressure, intimidation and harassment so that they

can provide clean and transparent elections.




It is our declaration that on May 10, 2010, it will trulybe the representative will of the people that will

prevail. We pray right now for a double portion of

your spirit and anointing to fill our COMELEC

personnel, officials and teachers who will be serving

on that day.



Prayer for the COMELECFinally, just as the apostle Paul gave this instruction

to Timothy, “In the presence of God and of Christ

Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep

these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from

partiality.”

This is our prayer, In Jesus name , AMEN.



DECLARATIONDECLARATION



DECLARATIONDECLARATION

I believe in the almighty purpose and plan for me to be

a Filipino. Thus, I declare that I love my country. I

will submit to governing authorities knowing that itsGod who appoints them. By God’s grace, I will be

wise in choosing my leaders all this for love of God

and the love of my country.

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