The Navigators

The Navigators is an international Christian organization that is committed to helping people deepen their relationship with God. Our staff invest time with people to study the Word, deepen prayer life, commit Scripture to memory and live it!

‘To know Christ and make Him known' is a phrase deeply etched within a Navigator's heart. This defines our focus and methods.

For more than forty years in the Philippines , we have been at constant work in evangelism, discipleship, church strengthening, and building bible-centered communities in various sectors of the Filipino society.

Teaching people to pass on the same Christian ideals to people within their natural settings, within their sphere of influence, spiritual generations are produced and propagated.

Evangelism and discipleship marks our ministries in the context of natural flow of daily experience at work and at home. Various programs are designed and improved constantly in order to reach individuals and groups in different parts of the Philippine population. As servants, we facilitate, coach and mentor our contacts.

The Philippine Navigators Vision

“We envision loving communities living out and proclaiming the Gospel of God's Kingdom, leading to the transformation of hearts and lives, families and nations, from one generation to another”


We seek to bring the Scriptural teaching and principle into the daily conversations and experiences of people-- for that is a non-negotiable essential for maturing in faith and wisdom. What we envision is not merely formation of small bible study groups, but loving and vibrant biblical communities multiplying across the country, living out the truths learned in the Scripture and navigating life with Christ at the helm. Small biblical communities that met in homes marked the life of the first believers.

People need Christ-centered examples of individuals and families as well as develop skills in sharing, discipling, and practical service so they can be a positive influence to their families, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and to society as a whole

The Cebu Navs Mission

The Cebu Navs Mission
 
TESTIMONIES OF PEOPLE TOUCHED BY GOD THROUGH THE NAVIGATORS

Sunday, October 25, 2009

www.cebunavs.com - About Us Page

What can we do in About Us page?

Aside from reading about the Navigators wecan also send our testimony on How God use the Navs in our lives. You can post your testimony directly to that page by sending it via email.the email address is: try it scribble one or two sentences of your testimony and send it to that email address and visit the About Us page in our web site and presto! you can see your email posted in there (found in the bottom part of the page) In fact I copy furnished this email add with this email, therefore you can read this email both in the Home Page (as part of the email in CebuNavs egroup) and in the About Us page.

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Topical Memory System

LIVE THE NEW LIFE
Christ the Center 2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 2:20
Obedience to Christ Romans 12:1 John 14:21
The Word 2 Timothy 3:16 Joshua 1:8
Prayer John 15:7 Philippians 4:6,7
Fellowship Matthew 18:20 Hebrews 10:24,25
Witnessing Matthew 4:19 Romans 1:16

PROCLAIM CHRIST
All Have Sinned Romans 3:23 Isaiah 53:6
Sin's Penalty Romans 6:23 Hebrews 9:27
Christ Paid the Penalty Romans 5:8 1 Peter 3:18
Salvation is not by Works Ephesians 2:8,9 Titus 3:5
Must Receive Christ John 1:12 Revelation 3:20
Assurance of Salvation 1 John 5:13 John 5:24

RELY ON GOD'S RESOURCES
His Spirit 1 Corinthians 3:16 1 Corinthians 2:12
His Strength Isaiah 41:10 Philippians 4:13
His Faithfulness Lamentations 3:22,23 Numbers 23:19
His Peace Isaiah 26:3 1 Peter 5:7
His Provision Romans 8:32 Philippians 4:19
His Help in Temptation Hebrews 2:18 Psalms 119:9,11

BE CHRIST'S DISCIPLE
Put Christ First Matthew 6:33 Luke 9:23
Separate From the World 1 John 2:15,16 Romans 12:2
Be Steadfast 1 Corinthians 15:58 Hebrews 12:3
Serve Others Mark 10:45 2 Corinthians 4:5
Give Generously Proverbs 3:9,10 2 Corinthians 9:6,7
Develop World Vision Acts 1:8 Matthew 28:19,20

GROW IN CHRISTLIKENESS
Love John 13:34,35 1 John 3:18
Humility Philippians 2:3,4 1 Peter 5:5,6
Purity Ephesians 5:3 1 Peter 2:11
Honesty Leviticus 19:11 Acts 24:16
Faith Hebrews 11:6 Romans 4:20,21
Good Works Galatians 6:9,10 Matthew 5:16

The Hand Illustration

The Word Hand




The "Word Hand" shows five very important methods of learning from the Bible.


HEARING

Romans 10:17
Hearing the Word from godly pastors and teachers provides insight into others' study of the Scriptures as well as stimulating your own appetite for the Word.

READING

Revelation 1:3
Reading the Bible gives an overall picture of God's Word. Many people find it helpful to use a daily reading program which takes them systematically through the Bible.

STUDYING

Acts 17:11
Studying the Scriptures leads to personal discoveries of God's truths. Writing down these discoveries helps you organize and remember them.

MEMORIZING

Psalm 119:9, 11
Memorizing God's Word enables use of the Sword of the Spirit to overcome Satan and temptations...to have it readily available for witnessing or helping others with a "word in season."

MEDITATING

Psalm 1:2, 3
Meditation is the thumb of the Word Hand, for it is used in conjunction with each of the other methods. Only as you meditate on God's Word--thinking of its meaning and application in your life--will you discover its transforming power at work within you.

The Wheel



The Wheel

This simple but effective illustration has been used by Navigators for more than fifty years. It helps Christians understand what they are called to do as disciples of Christ. Each part of this illustration represents a crucially important component of a vital Christian life.

Use this illustration to gain understanding about important spiritual disciplines in your own life. What areas encourage you? What areas challenge you?

Why not sketch out "The Wheel Illustration" on a napkin or scrap of paper with someone you are discipling. Help challenge them to think clearly about how to be an obedient follower of Christ.

The Volitional Dimension:
How You Relate to Yourself

The Hub: Christ the Center
See: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20
Making Christ central in your life is an act of your will. Surrendering totally to Christ's authority and lordship may be at conversion or after some months or even years. God creates within you the desire to do what He wants you to do in order to express His lordship in your life.

The Rim: Obedience to Christ
See: Romans 12:1; John 14:21
Some acts of obedience to God are internal. But even these internal acts of obedience, such as attitudes, habits, motives, sense of values, and day-to-day thoughts, eventually surface in relationships with other people. The proof of your love for God is your demonstrated obedience to Him.

The Vertical Dimension:
How You Relate to God

The Word Spoke
See: 2 Timothy 3:16; Joshua 1:8
As God speaks to you through the Scriptures, you can see His principles for life and ministry, learn how to obey, and become acquainted with the Christ who is worthy of your unqualified allegiance. A vital personal intake of God's Word is essential for health and growth.

The Prayer Spoke
See: John 15:7; Philippians 4:6-7
Prayer is a natural response to God as you hear Him speak to you through His Word. It is sharing your heart with the One who longs for your companionship and who cares about your concerns. Prayer unleashes the power of God in your personal battles and in the lives of those for whom you pray.

The Horizontal Dimension:
How You Relate to Others

The Fellowship Spoke
See: Matthew 18:20; Hebrews 10:24-25
Learning from and encouraging others creates a chemistry pleasing to God. God has directed Christians to build each other up through inter-dependence and loving relationships with each other.

The Witnessing Spoke
See: Matthew 4:19; Romans 1:16
The natural overflow of a rich vibrant life in Christ should be sharing with others how they too can have this life. God has given believers the privilege and responsibility of reaching the world with the Good News about Christ.

The Prayer Hand

The Prayer Hand



As the thumb touches all four fingers, so praise should permeate my whole prayer life.

Bridge to Life

The Bridge to Life


Step 1 - God's Love and His plan

God created us in His own image to be His friend and to experience a full life assured of his love, abundant and eternal.

Jesus said, "...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10b)

"...we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:1)

Since God planned for us to have peace and abundant life right now, why are most people not having this experience?

Step 2 - Our Problem: Separation from God

God created us in His own image to have abundant (meaningful) life. He did not make us robots to automatically love and obey him, but he gave us a will and a freedom of choice.

We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)

"...your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you so that he will not hear." (Isaiah 59:2)

On our own, there's no way we can attain the perfection needed to bridge the gap to God. Through the ages, individuals have tried many ways...without success.

Good works won't do it...or religion...or money...or morality...or philosophy...

"There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." (Proverbs 14:12)

Step 3 - God's Remedy: The Cross

Jesus Christ is the only answer to this problem. He died on the cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the gap between God and people.

"For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God..."

(I Peter 3:18)

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ." (I Timothy 2:5)

"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

(Romans 5:8)

Step 4 - Our Response

Believing means trust and commitment - acknowledging our sinfulness, trusting Christ's forgiveness and letting Him control our life. Eternal, abundant life is a gift for us to receive.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." (John 5:24)

Is there any reason why you shouldn't cross over to God's side and be certain of eternal life?


How to receive Christ:

1. Admit your need (I am a sinner).

2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).

3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.

4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit (Receive Him as Lord and Savior of your life).

What to pray:
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite you to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as the Lord and Savior of my life.
In Your name. Amen.

God's assurance of eternal life
If you've prayed this prayer and are trusting Christ, then the Bible says that you can be sure you have eternal life.

"...for, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13)

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

"He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." (1 John 5:12-13)

Receiving Christ, we are born into God's family through the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer...this is called regeneration or the "new birth."

What next?

This is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ.

To deepen this relationship you should:

1. Maintain regular intake of the Bible to know Christ better.

2. For more information see the Word Hand illustration.

3. Talk to God in prayer every day.

4. For more information see the Prayer Hand illustration.

5. Tell others about your new faith in Christ.

6. For help doing this, use the same illustration that is presented above. The important thing is that you let others know about your new faith in Christ.

7. Worship, fellowship and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached.

8. As Christ's representative in a needy world, demonstrate your new life by your love and concern for others.