The GVAchurch Podcast

Mission: Rescue | John 12:27 | Pastor Maritza Rubiano
Jesus approached the cross with a deeply troubled soul, yet He refused to abandon the purpose for which He came. His mission was rescue—to give Himself for our sins and bring humanity back to God.
In “Mission: Rescue,” Pastor Maritza Rubiano reminds us that those who have been rescued by Christ are now called to participate in His mission. Someone prayed for us, told us about Jesus, invited us, or showed us His love. Now we have the opportunity to carry that same message to others.
We may still have wounds and scars, but we cannot become so consumed with our own lives that we stop hearing the cries of people who need hope. The mission is urgent, our time is limited, and Jesus is still rescuing lives.
We were reached to reach others. We were found to help find others. We were rescued to participate in the rescue.

This is a special devotional shared at our kids' service, by one of our kids' church teachers  Nithura Maningam 

Raising the Next Generation
Joshua 24:15 | Pastor Juan Espino
What kind of faith are we passing on to the next generation?
Joshua made a clear and intentional decision: “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Raising children to know and follow God does not happen by accident. It requires parents and families who intentionally choose Christ, teach His Word, and demonstrate through their own lives what it means to follow Him.
In this message, Pastor Juan Espino challenges parents, grandparents, and the church to recognize our responsibility in raising the next generation. Proverbs 22:6 calls us to train our children in the way they should go, while Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that faith must become part of everyday life—at home, along the way, when we lie down, and when we get up.
But teaching alone is not enough. Like Paul, we should be able to say, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1).
Our children need more than instructions about Jesus; they need to see a genuine relationship with Jesus lived before them.
 We are not simply raising children—we are raising the next generation to know, love, and serve the Lord.

Bless the Lord | Psalm 103:1–5 | Pastor Juan Espino
What happens when we stop focusing only on what we still need and begin remembering everything God has already done?
In “Bless the Lord,” Pastor Juan Espino walks through Psalm 103:1–5, where David calls his own soul to praise God and “forget not all his benefits.” God forgives, cleanses, heals, redeems, crowns us with love and compassion, satisfies us with good things, and renews our strength.
This message challenges us to praise God with more than our lips—with our whole heart, mind, body, and soul. And when new needs arise, we can bring them to God with thanksgiving because the God who has been faithful before is still able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.
Remember His benefits. Bring Him your needs. And bless the Lord with everything within you.

Freedom in Christ | John 8:1–11 | Pastor Juan Espino
A woman caught in sin is dragged publicly before Jesus. Her guilt is undeniable, her shame is exposed, and her accusers are ready to condemn her. But one encounter with Jesus changes everything.
In “Freedom in Christ,” Pastor Juan Espino explores John 8:1–11 and the powerful difference between condemnation and the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Jesus does not pretend that sin doesn't matter. Instead, He exposes the self-righteousness of the accusers, shows mercy to the guilty, and gives the woman both forgiveness and a new direction: “Neither do I condemn you… Go now and leave your life of sin.”
This is the freedom Christ offers us. He does not simply free us from condemnation; He rescues us from the life that was destroying us and calls us to walk in something new.
🎙️ Join Pastor Juan Espino and discover how Jesus saves, defends, forgives and redeems—and how an encounter with Christ can move us from guilt and shame into forgiveness, freedom and a new life.

A Grateful Heart | Luke 17:11–19 | Pastor Juan Espino
Ten men cried out to Jesus for mercy. Ten obeyed His command. Ten were cleansed—but only one came back.
In “A Grateful Heart,” Pastor Juan Espino explores the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 and the powerful difference between receiving God's blessings and living with genuine gratitude.
The Samaritan who returned did more than say thank you. He praised God, fell at Jesus' feet, and worshiped. His gratitude became a posture of remembrance, worship, submission, and obedience.
This message challenges us to remember God's benefits rather than allowing complaint to replace gratitude. It also asks a deeper question: Do we want only what Jesus can give us, or do we want Jesus Himself?
Don't stay with just the miracle. Return to the Giver.
🎙️ Join Pastor Juan Espino and discover how a grateful heart remembers God's grace, obeys His Word, worships at the feet of Jesus, and turns God's goodness into a testimony for others.