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Sermons on Relationship
The Power of Words
The power of words James 3:1-12 By Ysrael De la Cruz “You have heard the saying sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me” This is not true. Tell this to the kid who is being bullied; many who have committed suicide because how someone’s words made them feel. The…
Why the church?
Why the church? Matthew 16:13-18 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Maybe you have heard people say that they love Jesus, but do not like the church. There are people who think they can have a relationship with Jesus apart from his church. They would just love Jesus and believe in Jesus but do not want…
God Came Near!
God came near! Gen.3:8-10// John 1:14 By Ysrael De la Cruz There are so many means of communications; people use all kinds of devices to communicate with others, radio, phone, letters, text, facetime, etc. face to face communication. Nothing replaces face to face communication. Communication is a very important thing; a relationship would not thrive…
A Promise-Keeping God!
A promise-keeping God Joshua 21:43-45 By Ysrael De la Cruz There was a time in the past when a man or woman’s word was as good as a contract. Business transactions were sealed with a handshake and not on paper. The contract was based on their word. “I give you my word” This was sufficient.…
Fan or Follower?
Fan or follower? John 6:25-31 By Ysrael De la Cruz We are very familiar with what it means to be a fan of something. We cheer for our favorite team, movie stars, tv shows and so forth. People get fans to like their posts on fb. Most fans cheer for the player or the team…
Judging others concerning opinions
Judging others concerning opinions Romans14 – 15:7 By: Ysrael De la Cruz When the Restoration Movement began in our nation in the early 19th century their slogan was: In essentials unity, in matters of opinion liberty, in all things love. This is the movement from which independent Christian churches, Disciples of Christ and Churches of…
Friends of God
Friends of God! John 15:9-16 “The Lone Ranger and Tonto; Laurel and Hardy. Batman and Robin. It was Snoopy and Charlie. Friends through thick and thin. Friends to the very end. I think you would agree. That’s how it is for You and me.” Geoff Moore and the distance. We could add to this list,…
Tearing down Walls
Tearing down walls John 4:1-30 By Ysrael De la Cruz In ancient times people build walls as means of protection; to prevent danger; to keep outsiders out. Walls or fences separate your property from your neighbor’s. They served as boundaries. It is good to have healthy boundaries. However, in our society people build walls of…
Examine Your Foundation
Examine your foundation Matt.7:24-29 By Ysrael De la Cruz The foundation is the footing, base, or under structure of a building. It is the base upon a house or building is established. The taller the building, the deeper the foundation. A worldview is the platform upon which you stand to make sense of the world. …
Follow Me
Follow me John 21:18-25 By Ysrael De la Cruz We are here today because we claim to be followers of Jesus. Some of us began this journey a while back and some of you just started this journey. The followers of Jesus were also known as disciples and years later were given the name “Christians.”…
God’s Love: Unconditional? Conditional?
God’s love: unconditional John 3:16 By: Ysrael De la Cruz One of the most discussed topics in the Bible is the love of God, but I believe it’s one of the most misunderstood when left to our own explanation. To understand God’s love, its nature, we must go to the Scriptures to see how…
How Bad Do You Want It
At the beginning of the 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 to accomplish. People talk about quitting smoking, losing weight they gained during the holidays, eating healthier, taking on a new hobby, working on their relationship, going on vacation, etc. How many of us would include in our list growing in in your relationship with Christ?