News & Updates

Men of Gospel in Mindanao

What do we do with people who haven’t yet heard the gospel of Christ in a remote region? Surely, we need to pray for them but as the apostle Paul penned in Romans 10 …

Women's Conference 2026

Theme: Kababaihan sa Daan ng Kahirapan

Sovereign Grace Relay Conference 2026

Relay Conference 2026 is Coming to the Philippines!

CCSGM Seeker’s Camp ” We are Yours Forever” Video Recap

CCSGM 33rd Anniversary 2026 “God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of the End-Time Challenges”

On November 30, 2025, the Cross of Christ Salvation Gospel Ministries (CCSGM) gathered at the Antel Grand Ballroom to celebrate its 33rd Church Anniversary. The theme for the day was “God’s Faithfu…

Life Testimony: Dr. Louie Sarmiento

Listen to the testimony of Dr. Louie Sarmiento, our friend and brother in Christ who has been supporting the mission endeavors of CCSGM for so many years. He has been diagnosed with a critical disease and God has sustained him through that journey of suffering. In good and in bad, God is faithful and He will never leave us nor forsake us. To God be the glory!

Life Testimony: Leyn Jarin

Listen to the wonderful testimony of sis. Leyn Jarin and God’s transformative grace in her life. This was during CCSGM’s 33rd anniversary. To God be the glory!

Life Testimony: Elaine Aquino

Listen to the wonderful testimony of sis. Elaine Aquino and God’s incredible miracle in her life. This was during CCSGM’s 33rd anniversary. To God be the glory!

Ripple Women’s Conference 2025

On September 20, 2025, the CCSGM Sanctuary hosted the Ripple Women’s Conference, gathering over 100 moms and young ladies from different churches across Cavite.

Ripple Youth Conference 2025

On October 25, 2025, the CCSGM Sanctuary hosted the Ripple Youth Conference. Over 100 young people from different churches across Cavite attended the event.

CCSGM Sunday School Holds First McDonald’s Christmas Party

On December 13, 2025, the CCSGM Sunday School Ministry hosted its first-ever Christmas party at McDonald’s. Over 50 children attended the event for a day of celebration and fellowship.

For Reasons Known Only To Himself

God works in mysterious ways. This has been an enduring truth in the lives of His people from the old testament all the way to the new testament times.

CEF General Assembly (July 2023) – The Beauty of Church Family

“Thank you Church family!” — this was our shout of thanksgiving as we ended our CEF General Assembly for the month of July. This shout of gratitude is rooted in what Christ has done to purchase His…

Praise Report for the Church Planting Work in Dasmariñas, Cavite

Hudson Taylor once said, “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” Indeed, God supplied everything needed for the church planting work in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Three years ago, God…

When Staying Means Learning

There is no shortcut to growth neither to success. Though we live in a fast-phase season of life in this world where everything seems to have a shortcut at the expense of ignoring the wisdom and vi…

From… Through… But Always for His glory and Our good

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, no…

When Parenting Matters to God

Wow we can say, “what a great man” & probably he was! Until we read chapters 2&3 of 1 Samuel where his weakness and failure were exposed. The priest had two wicked sons named Hophni and Phineas

Of Burned Out & Fresh Feathers

I came across last night about a recent Barna’s research that 1 out of 3 Pastors are burned out and quits their divine call. I believe what triggers this most of the time is when the work-load is l…

Sovereign Grace-CCSGM Missions in Nepal

May 22 to 22, 2023 marks another opportunity to share the Gospel to the World. CCSGM Pastors Jeffrey Jo (Kawit) and Rey Lacbayo (CCSGM Cavite City) were sent on a Missions Trip to Nepal by Sovereig…

Sovereign Grace Worship Matters Intensive in Australia

“Grateful, honored and humbled to be part of the Worship Intensive Training. My heart is filled with thankfulness for the grace of Christ that made this happen. Praise God for this open door opport…

Happy Lambs Are Healthy Lambs

I read an article recently about the Lumina Lamb Farm located in New Zealand. They were very known as one of the best supplier, if not the best, of lamb’s meat in the world. Their secrets are the f…

1st Sovereign Grace Asia Pacific Pastors Conference

Last March 28 to 30 was a great gathering for Sovereign Grace Pastors and Leaders at Wyndham by Microtel Hotel in Manila. The event was led by Sovereign Grace Pastors Dave Taylor, Mark Prater, and Jeffrey Jo.

CCSGM Imus 1st Year Anniversary

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Unmindful of The Cost

What happens when personal interests weighs more than relationships? Attention-seeking success more than peace and harmony?

Slapped In The Face

Someone said that, “Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, ‘cause hate in your heart will consume you too.” And I say, “Do…

Pray and Help Ukraine

Six months ago, Russia launched attacks on cities throughout Ukraine. As the country becomes war-torn, now more than ever, they need our prayers for the protection of their people, for their leader…

CCSGM IMUS

March 20, Sunday,  marks another milestone for the Glory of God. Cross of Christ Salvation Gospel Ministries (CCSGM) Imus is now open!

Sovereign Grace Philippines Worship Team Online Fellowship

Sovereign Grace Philippines Worship Team Online Fellowship was started last 2021 to create a platform, for all Worship Team of different Christian Churches, that aims to encourage each other on how…

Help Build A Church Project

This fund raising seeks to provide Financial Assistance to CCSGM Churches in Surigao.

Anxious Or Conscious Of The Father’s Care

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clo…

Sectoral Church Extension Fellowship : Heaven and Hell

A CEF Sectoral Fellowship was held last September 26, Friday, where more than 50 CCSGM members attended through Zoom.

CCSGM Elders and Wives Fellowship

As part of CCSGM’s aim to strengthen the marriage of the core leadership of the church, an Elders and Wives Fellowship took place last August 30 at the home of our Senior Pastor.

August Sectoral Church Extension Fellowship : A Biblical Response on the Covid Vaccine, Biomicrochipping, and the Antichrist

In our current time, we are not just plagued with a pandemic but also we are plagued with different opinions and different viewpoints with regards to COVID 19 and its candidate vaccines. The webina…

Delightfully Aware of His Presence (Matthew 26:36-46)

Jesus knew that He was about to fulfill His Father’s will to be a sin offering for mankind and He was conscious that He will bear the wrath of God that should be upon you and me. In His humanity, t…

God’s Omniscience….Our Confidence

David was in a season of opposition when he penned Psalm 139. There was a threat from the surrounding kingdoms and a personal opposition from within his kingdom. There were people in his courtyard …

Pride & Stress

David just assumed his royal office as the second king of Israel- he knew the challenges of leadership transitions, the conditions of his kingdom and all its constituents, and even the threat of in…

Peace In The Midst Of Chaos

There was not a time for the people of God to live without facing difficult challenges.

Encouragement

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. ~ Isaiah 41:10

When Servitude Means Greatness

There’s this story in the scriptures that Jesus heeded to the request of a mother to heal her demon-possessed daughter (Mark 7:24-30) but there was also one wherein He did not. That was when “the m…

Blessed Are Those Who Have Regard For The Weak

All of us face difficulties in life, it’s part of the package of life.

The Rich Young Ruler

The rich young ruler wanted the ‘blessings of God’ (v16) but he doesn’t want Christ (v21).

Guilt and Condemnation

Guilt and Condemnation haunt every Christian who fell in sin and shame. If you are one of those, and am sure im one of them, how then should we handle this sense of condemnation? And if we know som…

When All We Need Is Kindness

The last two chapters of Paul’s letter to the believers of the church of Ephesus were dedicated to giving his final instructions on what a biblical church should be. One of his emphasis is Christli…

The Word of God… The Work of God

In Matthew 13, Jesus taught in parables a large crowd beside the lake and “the disciples came to Him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “The knowledge of the secre…

Give Thanks to the Lord

“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.”- Psalm 118:29

When Listening Is More Important Than Doing

Jesus brought Peter, James & John on a mountain & had them a glimpse of His glory when He transfigured. With such awe & wonder, Peter zealously said to Jesus, “Lord it is good for us to be here. If…

Project Backliners 2

God’s outpouring blessing of love and provision came as a surprise to CCSGM. Thus, the “Project Backliners 2” was formed.

SAVED

“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!” – 2 Co…

Letter from Sovereign Grace Emerging Nations Team

Source: https://www.sovereigngracechurches.org.au/emerging-nations/2020/4/4/growing-gospel-partnership-in-the-philippines

Project Backliners 1

The Project Backliners was created to give aid to the CCSGM Members who were greatly affected by the Covid 19. These are members who are below the poverty line and who lives on a day per day pay ch…

Youth and Teens First Overnight Fellowship

The  Youth and Teens of CCSGM gathered together in its First Overnight Fellowship last Last March 11. The Firestarters, as what the group is called, had a lot of fun playing, eating, and sharing Go…

Pastors and Wives Conference 2020

CCSGM was privileged to participate in the annual Pastors and Wives Conference held last March 10 to 12, at Mandarin Plaza Hotel, Cebu. The event was organized by Sovereign Grace Churches in partnership with His Dwelling Christian Church – Cebu.

Leadership Summit 2020

In partnership with Sovereign Grace Churches, CCSGM once again held its Annual Leadership Summit last March 7. Together with Pastors and Leaders from different Churches, it was a day of learning and collaboration with Sovereign Grace Pastors – Lynn Baird, and Dave Taylor.

One Worship Service

Last March 8, CCSGM had its One Worship Service at Kaingen Covered Court in Kawit, Cavite. Our family of Churches from Kawit, Cavite City and General Trias gathered together to Worship the Lord. Th…

Young Adults Retreat 2019 – “STEPPING UP”

Last April 13 to 14, the Young Adults of CCSGM had an annual Camp at CCT Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center. There were 22 Young Adults who are either working or handling their own business took …

Daily Vacation Bible School (DVBS) 2019: Turned Around

Turned Around was this year’s DVBS theme. It mainly revolved around five amazing bible stories – highlighting God’s love, grace, and mercy towards the lives of Zacchaeus, Mephibosheth, Noah and his…

Life Testimony of Bro. Glenn Santos

Abnormal, mongoloid, lame…. Those are the cynicism I hear from people every time I go home. Sometimes, others mimic me and make my life funny.

Missions : Update in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur

As part of the Church vision to spread the Word of God in Mindanao, CCSGM Kawit is quartely sending Pastors/Leaders in CCSGM Surigao to train, equip, and minister to the Church Leaders. See the report from the recent visit to the churches in CCSGM San Miguel and CCSGM Tandag.

Reasons Why God: CCSGM-Gentri Youth Outdoor Fellowship

It is God’s Grace that allowed the youth of CCSGM- General Trias to have its first Outdoor Fellowship with the theme, “Reasons Why God”, inspired from the bible verses of Romans 5:3-4 at Verdana Ho…

Be part of our Sectoral Church Extension Fellowship (CEF)

In CCSGM, we open each other’s home to be a vessel of sharing the good news to our brothers and sisters in Christ. As a Christian, we have a Statement of Faith that we hold on. We are all sinners w…

Praise Report : Update from Surigao

Update from Ptr. Francis and Sis. Tina Mariano's visit to CCSGM Surigao

CMSP Outreach Program: Beacon of Light in the Midst of Storm

Last July 22, 2018, the young people from CCSGM – Firestarters Ministry was given the privilege to share God’s love to the Christian Mission Service Philippines-Fullness of Life for Children (CMSP)…

Praise Report from Singapore

Last month, God spoke to the heart of Ptr. Jef to go to Singapore at once and minister to His people. Though the action is immediate, God used our CCSGM brethren based in Singapore who helped hand …

Insight on the Young Professionals Retreat

The retreat is a way of refreshing a Young Professional’s mind, heart, and soul. Making everyone sensitive in the world’s real battle. Our retreat was held last April 8-9,2018 at CCT Tagaytay Retre…