Praying like Jesus!
Praying like Jesus! Mark 14:32-38 By Ysrael De la Cruz Maybe you got to read or heard about a list of books by Ostormie Omartian, the power of a praying husband, wife, parent. Etc. Most of us pray when we are in trouble. The Bible calls us to pray when we are in trouble or…
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…
Called to make an impact.
Listen to our worship service via facebook live. Message from Matthew 5:13-16 where Jesus called his followers to be salt and light of the world. You and I are called to make a difference in the world for Jesus.
Good News that saves
Good news that saves! Romans 1:14-17 By Ysrael De la Cruz As followers of Jesus, we need to be acquainted with the gospel; we need to know what it is and what it isn’t. In a shifting culture, it’s imperative that Jesus followers know the content of gospel; a word that appears over 75 times…
Help me trust more!
Help me trust more! Mark 9:14-29 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Anyone can claim to have faith when things go well; but it is difficult to display faith when things get out of control, when we experience trials and suffering. Your faith is evident during hard times, in the stormy moments of life, that is…
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…
What is ministry?
What is ministry? Acts 6:1-7 By Ysrael De la Cruz Last week during our Bible study at 10 am, we discussed this notion of ministry. Perhaps you have heard the word ministry a lot, but do not quite understand its meaning. The word ministry means service. (diaconesai) to serve Mark 10:45 Jesus said he did…
Choose Wisely!
Choose wisely! Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17 //3:1-6 By: Ysrael De la Cruz We make choices every day, in fact life is about the choices you make. We choose where to go shopping, what to wear, eat, what sport to follow, who to follow on social media, etc. We are constantly making choices. Sometimes, our choices would…
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…
Stop doubting and believe!
“Stop doubting and believe” John 20:24-31 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Last week I talked about how the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the foundation of the Christian faith. It is the reason Christianity exists today. The disciples were not transformed because the tomb was empty; they were transformed because they saw Jesus…
Grace is like that!
Grace is like that! Mark 15:6-15 By Ysrael De la Cruz If you have been in church for a while, you have heard the word “grace” in songs, sermons, meditations and so forth. One of the most quoted Bible verses about grace is Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And…
Grace is like that Part 2
Grace is like that part 2 Luke 23:32-43 By Ysrael De la Cruz Last week I spoke and taught about grace. We learned that grace is God’s unmerited savor or kindness to us. Grace is to receive or get something we don’t deserve. This was the case of the criminal Barabbas; he got his freedom…