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…
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…
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…
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…
Moving forward! Php.3:12-14 By: Ysrael De la Cruz With the start of a new year, people tend to think about changes and resolutions as if it is the year that would bring such changes in their lives. Resolutions don’t happen automatically. This year is already moving forward, but you may choose to change or not…
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? 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! 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 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? 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 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! 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,…
