Prepared by the Word | Cole Nicolas | June 21, 2026

We were reminded that self-denial is the first step of discipleship, surrendering our desires, plans, and pride to follow God's will. As we allow God's Word to shape and transform us, we learn to say no to ourselves so we can fully say yes to Him. About this message Speaker: Pastor Samuel Cole Nicolas Series: God Of Order - Prepared by the Word 📖 Key Scriptures Referenced: 2 Timothy 3 Matthew 16:24-25 Matthew 22:37 1:02:40 "Good work means that you are using your talents and resources for God's glory." 1:02:47 "Part of it also is serving the Lord in the ministry if you can and if you are able and finding ways as much as possible." 1:02:58 "Good works is anything that you do so that people will see that you have a good God." 1:03:09 "Kasi kilala ka nila kristiyano ka tapos masama yung ugali mo. Paano nila makikilala si Lord through you.? 1:05:22 There are two categories of people where you can see whether it's easy for them to understand and follow the godly advice." 1:05:34 "You will know if that person is reading their Bible or not." 1:06:14 "Pero maraming tao, there are so many people that they are just asking for some clarity and clarification of the conviction that they are feeling and theyre going through." 1:06:42 "They are not coming in empty but they are coming in with something and they just need some confirmation or some clarity." 1:07:02 "God's means for you to be capable and equip works is the Bible." 1:07:10 "Minsan nga ang hirap turuan i-rebuke ng isang tao pag di siya nagba-basa ng Bible. Eh parehas lang sinabi mo lang kung anong pinapasabi ng Bible o nasa Bible." 1:07:24 "Sad to say many people are not reading the Bible because they know may correction at may rebuke." 1:07:40 "But if you don't let the Bible correct, rebuke, teach and train you, do not expect to be fully capable and fully equipped." 1:08:21 "Kung babasahin po natin ang Bible. Maki-kita natin walang ibang binigay din si Lord kundi salita." 1:08:26 "Ang dami naman niya pwedeng ibigay eh. Bakit salita? because He knows that if we have this meditate it day and night and then prosperity,blessing will follow." 1:09:16 2 Timothy 3 1:09:58 "So in the last days there will be difficult dangerous times." 1:10:22 "The Bible is saying there would be difficult times for you to be a Christian to live life following God." 1:10:35 "This is a time where it is full of danger that our Christianity, our life our focus to the Lord is just so many difficulties." 1:11:01 "If you want to gamble, you have to go to the casino. Ngayon, if you want to gamble, talpakan na. Online sabong sa cellphone na lang." 1:11:14 "If you wan't to meet your third party and fourth party and many more party, pupunta ka pa sa iba't ibang lugar. Ngayon video call na lang." 1:11:31 "If you want to destroy someone's reputation post na lang ngayon." 1:11:43 "For people will be lovers of self. 1:12:00 "Nothing wrong about loving yourself but the point of Paul here is that you love yourself above God." 1:12:16 Matthew 16:24-25 1:14:47 When face with a choice between personal convenience and God's calling, which do you choose. 1:14:47 Galit na galit ka, gusto mong tirisin yung taong nakagalit sayo. Pero sabi ng Lord, forgive. Not necessarily the relationship is still the same. But God is saying, "Do not have an ill will." 1:15:41 "Maybe God is talking to you. Will you choose yourself personal convenience or obey God's word even though its hard to obey." 1:15:57 "Following Jesus starts with denying yourself." 1:17:48 "Believe na believe tayo sa sarili natin until such time sasabihin, makikita mo rin mali yan." 1:18:48 "If you are saying you love God, buong-buo na, whole na. Huwag ng half-hearted. If you say you love God, then give your all." 1:20:08 "God can pour out so much wisdom so that you can teach others that God will give you so much blessing to others and then you can point them to Christ." 1:24:05 Prayer and Transformation 1:25:50 Tithes and offering 1:26:24 Announcement 1:29:00 Happy Father's Day special video 1:45:18 Benediction 1:45:42 Closing ❤️ ABOUT Jesus Is Alive Waterloo Region JIA Waterloo Region is a community deeply rooted in the love of Christ and committed to spreading His message of hope and transformation. To read more visit, https://www.jiawaterloo.com/about/. 📣 Know more and get involved: https://www.jiawaterloo.com 📱 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook:   / jiawaterlooregion   Instagram:   / jiawaterlooregion   YouTube:    / @jiawaterlooregion   🔁 Share this teaching with someone who needs encouragement right now 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new message Your engagement helps spread God’s Word to more people who need hope. Thank you for standing with us! Love God. Love People. ❤️ #JesusIsAlive #LoveGod #LovePeople #Church #Community #JIAWR #jiawaterloo CCLI License No. 11384558 CCLI Streaming License No. 20150261