by Derek E. Eurales, Jr | Jun 13, 2014 | DerekEurales.com, Faith, Motivation, Music
Placing One’s Trust and Confidence in God in Every Area of Life Text: Matthew 6:27-34 From Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Other Scriptures of Encouragement: Isaiah 40:31; The book of Jonah; Philippians 4:6-9; Genesis 16; Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 127:1; Matthew...
by Derek E. Eurales, Jr | Jan 29, 2014 | DerekEurales.com, Faith
//Illustrating How a Person Overcomes Life’s Trials to Live with Gratitude// Gratitude goes further than thanks. It is a certain quality of thankfulness that moves into expressions of gratefulness, and the showing of appreciation. It does not require everything...
by Derek E. Eurales, Jr | Nov 30, 2013 | DerekEurales.com, Faith
Hello Friends: Just wanted to share my notes from a recent sermon, titled… IF I COULD JUST GET TO JESUS Derek E. Eurales, Jr. Text: Matthew 15:21-28 A Sermon Exploring the Truths of What Can Happen Once a Person Gets to Jesus Matthew 15:21-28 (AKJV): 21 Then...
by Bishop Derek E. Eurales, Sr. | Nov 28, 2013 | DerekEurales.com
There is nothing more important than family. That is why, as a person of faith, and as the pastor of First Opportunity Free Will Baptist Church, I have always cherished Thanksgiving as a holy day. Thanksgiving represents to me the simple act of sitting around a table...
by Derek E. Eurales, Jr | Dec 10, 2012 | DerekEurales.com
With any destination, there is usually more than one path to getting there. Similarly, there are many possible solutions to a problem. I am sure many would appreciate having their own answers to problems validated. But if a person’s views are not in line with the Word...
by Derek E. Eurales, Jr | Nov 26, 2012 | DerekEurales.com, Faith
At this time of year, a tradition in many homes is to read the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20. Reading or hearing it can bring back warm memories of family and friends sitting around the house sharing good times and laughter. As I read the story again recently, I...