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Sermons by Ysrael De La Cruz
Being a kingdom person
Being a kingdom person. Matt.18:21-35 By Ysrael De la Cruz As we wait for Christ’s return to establish his kingdom, we are to be kingdom people. I would borrow Tony Evans’ definition of a kingdom person: a person who is willing to adjust his decisions to God’s decision, even if God’s decision is not the…
The Kingdom of heaven
The kingdom of heaven. Matthew 4:17 By Ysrael De la Cruz Most people would like to think that when they die, they would go to a place the Scriptures called heaven. Heaven is one those topics we need the Bible to redefine our theology and misconceptions we have regarding this place. We know so little…
Building up Christ’s church
Building up the Christ’s church Eph.4:11-16 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Every house or building begins with a foundation; they are as strong as their foundation. The Bible tells us that Jesus promised to build his church and that nothing would overcome it. Matt.16:18. The church belongs to Jesus because he is his architect, engineer,…
Beware of church divisions!
Beware of church divisions 1 Corinthians 1:10-14 // 3:1-19 By Ysrael De la Cruz We have started this year encouraging you to wear out your Bible by reading it and studying it. You will know God better and will know what he expects of his people by reading and studying his word. Most of the…
Not conformed but transformed
Not conformed but transformed Rom.12:1-2 By: Ysrael De la Cruz The Bible is the word of God; God uses it to transform us into the people he wants us to be. Jesus prayed that his people be set apart by his truth. John 17:17 (Sanctify them by the truth, your word is truth) For Christians…
How bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it? I Peter 2:1-3 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Today is officially the beginning of a new year. At the beginning of every year people tend to make resolutions; pledges or plans they would like to achieve. These are things they have been thinking about but have never been able…
Thanking God for you!
I thank God for you! Philippians 1:3-14 By Ysrael De la Cruz Every week, we make it a priority to thank you for your generosity to this church. We want you to know that your service, your dedication and commitment to this community doesn’t go unnoticed. I know that having an attitude of gratitude doesn’t…
Keep the faith!
Keep the faith! 2 Timothy 4:1-8 By Ysrael De la Cruz As followers of Jesus, everything we go through in life is part of God’s purpose for us. Even the trials we face, the difficulties we encountered, God has a plan for us. The Bible tells us that the storms come to test the genuineness…
Faith Supplements!
Faith Supplements! 2 Peter 1:3-11 By Ysrael De la Cruz Most of us or most people take supplements; a supplement is something that is added to something in order to make it complete. There are all kinds of supplements, hair loss, for losing weight; to fight anxiety, and so forth. The Bible tells us about…
Worshiping God during uncertainty!
Worshiping God during uncertain times Genesis 29:31-35 By: Ysrael De la Cruz You may be in situations where you wonder how in the world God is going to get out of it. How could God make something productive or beautiful come out of this mess? Some of us have had situations very ugly, circumstances where…
Saved by the blood.
Saved by the blood! Luke 22:7-23 By Ysrael De la Cruz In a few weeks we would get to Easter as recorded in our calendars; for the Christians is the time when we remember the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Right before Jesus was betrayed in the hands of sinners, he had…
Marks of a true Christian
Marks of a true Christian. John 15:1-8 By: Ysrael De la Cruz You are not a Christian just because you identify yourself as Christian. Francis Chan said: “There are people who truly believe in their hearts they are followers of Jesus, but their lives look nothing like his.” There are things you do and choose…