The Church matters!  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…

How long will you refuse to humble yourself? Exodus 10:3-4 By Ysrael De la Cruz During a Bible study on Friday night we were discussing what it means to pray according to God’s will.  We Learned that God will not answer prayers when people do not ask in faith; when they continue to live in…

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…

The key to Restoration 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 By Ysrael De la Cruz When you read the Bible, you are confronted with the notion that God is a God of restoration.  Even after mankind failed God, he drafted a plan to restore mankind back to himself.  When his people were enslaved, he made the provision to…

Luke 24:1-12 By: Ysrael De la Cruz It’s been a miserable month for so many of us because of this pandemic.  Our routines have been altered, fear and insecurity has filled the hearts of many and we continue to pray to God to bring us relief, to heal those infected by this virus and to…

Jesus is King John 12:12-16 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Many of us have lost sense of time during the crisis because our routines have been changed; we are not doing the things we would normally do if this pandemic had not happened.  Have you asked recently, what day is it? Today is what we…

Unshakable peace John 16:33 By: Ysrael De la Cruz There is a lot of uncertainty and fear in hearts of many; there is no peace but confusion and anxiety in our nation and the whole world.  Everything that is going on with the coronavirus is shaking our peace. For some people, they will have peace…

Identity crisis! Ex.3:1-22 By: Ysrael De la Cruz People’s identity may be tied to their career, accomplishments in life, spouse, parents, looks, etc. A person whose identity is tied up to their job or career may suffer an identity crisis when they lose their job. If your identity is based on your looks, then you…

Dealing with disappointments. 2 Timothy 4:9-18 By: Ysrael De la Cruz At one time or another it is safe to say that every person has experienced disappointment in life. Some people have disappointed you or maybe you yourself have disappointed people. Disappointment: sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.(dictionary) in…

Making a kingdom impact Matthew 5:13-16 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Many times, as followers of Jesus, we may be confused about what our mission in the world is. We may not truly understand the mission to which God is calling us in the world. What is the church to do in this world? What…

Complaining to God? Numbers 11:10-23 By Ysrael De la Cruz I got the chance to talk with someone who was very angry at God because of a family situation he was experiencing. You may have been there yourself, those moments when you ask God why are you doing this to me? What are you doing…