Sermons on Con La Esperanza Puesta En Dios:

How To Be A Bad Judge

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 31, 2005

A second message based on Matthew 7:1-5, but from a different perspective...

How to be a Bad Judge Matthew 7:1-5 July 31, 2005 Introduction I’m not sure what’s going on, but I can’t seem to get past this issue of judging. At the base, I think it’s that I’m tired of people taking misperceptions about what judging is really all about and running around with error ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Year, New Opportunities (2.0)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009

An updated/revised version of the message given a few years back.

New Year, New Opportunities (2.0) Various Scriptures (Renewed 2/1/09) Introduction This is going to be a little bit different message than what you’ve gotten used to over the past few years from me. I’ve been sick the last three days, and wasn’t able to get into the office and work on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jhhemtyd Part 6: Learning From History

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009

Part six of this series, this message based on how Israel had rejected God’s prophets and His Messiah.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 6 – Learning from History Matthew 23:29-39 February 15, 2009 Me: One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child gets hurt doing something that had already hurt them sometime before. You parents know what I’m talking about, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:29-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cautions When Studying The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009

An introductory message meant to help people look at the study of end-times prophecy with caution rather than going into it without thought and prayer.

Cautions When Studying the End Times Various Scriptures February 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned before that I love a good mystery. I like reading them and I like watching them. A few nights ago I watched ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Covered In Dust And Walking On Water

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Apr 21, 2009

Are we like Peter walking close enough to Jesus to be covered in His dust and doing things you never imagined? Peter walked on water; I can’t even begin to imagine what blessing’s Jesus has in store for those willing to walk in His dust.

Covered in Dust and Walking on Water by Larry LaDouceur The Sermon is called, “Covered in Dust and Walking on Water.” Please turn to the Book of Matthew and we’ll read in the word of God that Jesus and the Apostle Peter both walked on water very early one morning. Matthew 14:25 During the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Forgive That?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 15, 2010

Second message on forgiveness, with some things we can learn from the life of Joseph and some things to keep in mind as we seek to forgive.

“How Can I Forgive THAT?” Example of Joseph? March 14, 2010 Introduction I’m going to do something that preaching teachers tell you to never do: go right into the material. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, and I won’t even have time to review what I talked about ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Forgiving Others Is So Important

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 21, 2010

Last of a three-part series on forgiving others.

Why Forgiving Others is So Important Various Scriptures March 21, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: We’ve spent the last two weeks talking about this whole issue of forgiveness. We’ve looked at what it is and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Would Jesus Be Received Today?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 28, 2010

Palm Sunday message about four different types of people described in the Triumphal Entry.

How Would Jesus Be Received Today? Matthew 21:6-11, Luke 19:39-44 Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010 Me/We: I’m one of those guys who thinks that Jesus could return at any moment. I don’t look at everything that goes on in life and go, “Oh no! It’s got to be today! The ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Christian Mother's Prayers Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on May 9, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon considering the way Christian mom’s can produce a legacy of faith in their children and grandchildren.

Title: A Christian Mother’s Prayers (Mother’s Day) Series: Prayer 101 (Sermon # 3) Date Preached: May 11, 2008 Text: Proverbs 14:1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. She explained all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three "R's" Of Communion

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2008

Communion message

The Three “R’s” of Communion Luke 22:19-20 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My intention for today was to continue in Matthew 20, finishing that chapter where Jesus has compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tree That Dwarfs All Trees, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The General Sherman tree in Sequoia is really large, but the cross of Jesus Christ dwarfs all trees.

Pictures of the Cross Part 1 Introduction: 1. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree called the General Sherman. One of the oldest living things in the world Largest living thing in the world 102 ft. around the base of the tree It has the distinction of being the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Why The Cross And Not Some Other Form Of Death, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

Why was the cross the instrument of death for Jesus and not some other form of death?

Pictures of the Cross Part 2 Introduction: 1. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree called the General Sherman. 2. We learned last week, the tree of the cross of Calvary dwarfs the General Sherman "And, having made peace for us by the blood of his cross, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Repentance And The Spirit Of God Gives Access To The Power Of God, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

We will learn that through repentance and the Spirit of God, we gain access to the power of God na dthe cross.

Pictures of the Cross Part 3 Review: Last week we learned, three reasons why the cross was the means of death. 1. The cross would give sufficient time for Christ to feel the weight of sin, and the disgrace, and the abandonment, we all have felt 2. Suspended between two worlds, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Accessing The Power Of The Cross By Faith, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

we accessthe power of the cross by faith. The cross of Jesus offers no power for those who do not believe in that which had taken place there.

Pictures of the Cross Part 4 Review: Lets review the three messages preached so far First- The tree that dwarfs all trees Second- Why the cross and not some other form of death? Third- Repentance and the Spirit of God grants access to the power of the cross And the title of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Cross, The Power Of Choice, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The cross offers the power of choice to each one. Just like the thieves who hung there, each made his choice.

Pictures of the Cross Part 5 Text: "But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." (Galatians 6:14, NKJV) A. The cross, the place of choice a. Hanging each on the other side of the main ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite