Christ The Rock New Life Center Ministries

  A Bible Study Reflection by Pastor Sandoval Praise the Lord, everyone! This is Pastor Sandoval from Christ the Rock New Life Center Ministries , and I am blessed to share today’s Bible study with you. Remembering a Faithful Servant Before we begin, I want to take a moment to honor the life of a dear friend, Reverend Bernardo Cruz , who passed away two days ago. For over 40 years , he faithfully served the Lord, dedicating his heart and life to ministry. While his passing is sorrowful, we rejoice knowing that he is now in the presence of God . Please keep his family in your prayers for comfort and peace. Genesis 28:17 – The House of God "And he was afraid and said, 'How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.'” – Genesis 28:17 Jacob had an encounter with God that changed his life forever. In his vision, he saw the gate of heaven , and he realized the sacredness of where he stood. Like Jacob, we too must recognize ...

Praise the Lord, everyone! What a wonderful opportunity we have today to come together and reflect on God's word. It’s a beautiful day here in Salinas, California—sunny, though a little chilly—but the glory of God warms our hearts! I want to greet everyone joining us today, whether you’re here live or watching later. May this message uplift and encourage you. Today, we’re going to dive right into the lesson, and I pray it will be a blessing to all of you. The topic for today is "A House Upon the Rock." This message is drawn from Matthew 7:24, where Jesus says: "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock." The Importance of Building on a Firm Foundation Jesus is that rock! He is the foundation upon which we must build our lives. We see this echoed throughout Scripture. In Isaiah 28:16-17, God speaks of a precious cornerstone, a tested stone laid in Zion—a foundation we ca...