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Sermons on Hardships
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…
God’s word has no limits
God’s word is limitless 2 Timothy 2:8-10 By: Ysrael De la Cruz People tend to share good memories at the funeral of someone they knew. We hear about the deceased legacy, the impact he or she had on those who share the story. With every passing day people in the world are making a difference…
A Living Hope
A living Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 By Ysrael De la Cruz When someone becomes a Christian or follower of Jesus, such person makes a transition from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. The Bible says that we transition from dead into life. We are giving a new identity in Christ. 2 Corinthians…
Running with Endurance.
Running with determination! Hebrews 12:1-4 By: Ysrael De la Cruz During the Olympics, athletes represent their nations or countries. These nations send their best athletes in their discipline to compete and bring honor to their countries. Following Jesus is spoken of in Scripture as entering a race. The moment you agreed to be a follower…
Overcoming Distractions!
Overcoming distractions! Matt.16:21-23 By Ysrael De la Cruz One of my favorite scenes in the movie Rush hour is when Inspector Lee meet detective Johnson. Johnson was practicing defusing a bomb as the clock was ticking and she needed to make a decision and had only 15 seconds. She then gets distracted by Carter and…
Unshakeable Peace
Unshakable peace John 16:33 By: Ysrael De la Cruz There is so much uncertainty and fear in the hearts of many due to what is going on in the world right now. Many are praying for peace in the world because of the chaos and trying times we have been living in the last three…
A test of Faithfulness!
A test of faithfulness. Judges 2 By Ysrael De la Cruz Regardless of what we go through in life one thing is constant. God’s faithfulness to us. Last week I preached about his faithfulness in keeping his promises to his people. This reminds me the passage in 2 Timothy 2:12-13 12if we endure, we will…
Overcoming Despair
Overcoming despair 1 Kings 19:1-18 By Ysrael De la Cruz We all have experienced the ups and downs of life. Mountain top experiences and the valley. We get discouraged and hopeless when things don’t go as we expected. It is during those times that we may feel like giving up; you may be ready to…
Facing the Inevitable
Facing the inevitable! 2 Chronicles 20:1-23 By Ysrael De la Cruz We face a great many challenges in life; we go through life trying our best to avoid the bad and enjoy the good. However, we know the reality of living in this world is that we will experience difficulties, storms in this life. These…
Challenges In Serving God!
Challenges in serving God. Acts 6:1-7 By: Ysrael De la Cruz The church of Jesus Christ has faced huge challenges throughout it existence and will continue to face challenges until Jesus comes back again. Serving God is not without challenges and difficulties. Jesus said we will have trouble (tribulations) in this world. But he also…
God’s Provision to our Folly
God’s provision to our folly. 1 Samuel 25:1-38 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Throughout the Bible, we read about how God is faithful to provide and protect his people. Sometimes, God’s provisions come from where you least expect it. God has always been in the business of using men and women to accomplish his purposes.…