A Sure Hope

The idea that God loves us even in our failure can be one of the hardest things to understand. We don't do a great job of loving others when they mess up so how could God love us? Pastor Dave will share today that when we come to God and say, “Daddy I messed up!” he will open his arms and say, “we can take care of that.”

God's desire for you is that you realize the love He has for you, and that you also extend that type of love toward others. Today, Pastor Dave will be exhorting you to have unconditional and sacrificial love towards others. Jesus said: “By this, all will know you are My disciples, by the love you have for one another”.

When flying on an airplane, you're instructed to put your oxygen mask on first, before helping others. The same concept is true regarding your personal walk with the Lord. The church can't truly reach the world for Jesus unless the church has first repented and been filled anew with the Holy Spirit.

One of the most typical attacks of the devil is trying to get you to question God's Word, and not believing what God has said. As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be encouraging you to believe what God has said regarding His love towards you! Renew your mind in God's Word.

There is constant mention of a timeline all throughout the Bible. This timeline isn't one that's determined by you or any other person, but it's a sovereign God-ordained timeline. Today, Pastor Dave will be explaining how you can make all the plans you want, but God is ultimately in control of it all.

Do you realize the love that God has for you? One of the saddest things is a Christian that walks around not knowing how much they are truly loved. As Pastor Dave continues his teaching through the Gospel of John, he'll be reminding you that God demonstrated His love for you personally, by sending Jesus to die on your behalf!

God desires that none should perish and that all would come to everlasting life! Today, Pastor Dave will be explaining how Jesus even desired Judas to be saved. Even though Judas would ultimately betray Jesus, Judas was still given a chance to receive Him as his Lord and Savior.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be challenging you to be servant-hearted, just like Jesus. Jesus was others-centered, always looking for a way to minister and be a blessing to others. He is the perfect picture of selflessness. Would you characterize yourself as being selfish, or selfless?

Jesus is the revelation of God. If you want to get to know God, all you have to do is study the character of Jesus throughout the Gospels. Jesus said: “If you've seen Me, then you've seen the Father”. Today, Pastor Dave will be encouraging you to spend time getting to know the nature and character of God, daily.

Do you have confidence in the Lord to rest knowing He has great plans for you? As Pastor Dave shares in today's lesson, having confidence in the Lord means having the faith to serve others knowing that the Lord will provide the strength necessary to serve. If you don't serve out of fear, it's time to ask the Lord for His assurance.

If Jesus were to come to you wanting to wash your feet, what would your response be? Today, Pastor Dave asks if your response would be similar to the Apostle Peter's- "You will never wash my feet!" Would you be comfortable with this intimate act? Or do you realize you should be the one washing Jesus' feet?

Many of us could scarce imagine going before a magistrate or even a king, only for them to stoop down and wash our feet. Well, this is exactly what Jesus did for His disciples shortly before being crucified. In today's message, Pastor Dave reflects on the love that Christ had for His disciples, and how He has that same love, for you.

Have you ever been involved in something that you knew if it wasn't for The Lord, you probably would have failed miserably? In today's message, Pastor Dave reflects on how The Lord prepared His disciples to go and boldly proclaim the Gospel. In his study, you'll learn how their faith, courage, and reliance on The Spirit were crucial.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be reminding you that it's not enough to have head knowledge of Jesus but to actually obey Him. Obedience to the Word of God is the only true proof you have received Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Have you been transformed into a new creation?

Do you remember a time when God made sure to get your attention? The Lord knows exactly how to get your attention back onto Him. Don't allow disobedience to quench the work of the Holy Spirit in your life. Today, Pastor Dave will be encouraging you to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in and through your life.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be challenging you to remain humble. The Bible says that God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble! Don't allow pride and sin to corrupt you from within, and cause you to drift away from the Lord.

God is long-suffering and full of grace, and that can be seen in how Jesus first came as a suffering servant to save mankind. Today, Pastor Dave will be reminding you that there will be a time when Jesus returns, and He won't be coming as a suffering servant, but as a triumphant King! He will right every wrong because He is righteous.

As a Christian, you're called to be a light in this dark and depraved world. When you take upon the characteristics of Jesus in your behavior, you shine and have an opportunity to draw others to the Lord for salvation. Pastor Dave will be encouraging you to continue to walk close to the Lord and abide in the Vine so you bear much fruit.

One of the biggest snares within Christianity is religious hypocrisy. All too often, you'll hear unbelievers say that they like Jesus but they don't like Christians because of hypocrisy. Jesus Himself couldn't stand hypocrites! Today, Pastor Dave will be exhorting you to repent of any hypocrisy and live a sincere Christian life.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be exhorting you to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord while you wait for His return. Jesus can come again at any moment. The question is: What will He find you doing when He returns? Will you be ashamed at what He'll find, or excited?

All throughout the Bible, there are prophecies regarding the First and Second Coming of the Messiah. Today, Pastor Dave will be teaching you how Jesus has fulfilled all the prophecies relating to His First Coming, and that nothing else needs to be fulfilled in order for His Second Coming. Are you prepared to see Him face to face?

Isn't it amazing that God sent His only Son to die for the forgiveness of your sins, even while you were still a sinner? God loves you even though He knew you would fall short and sin. Pastor Dave will be reminding you that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When you sin, run to Him, confess and repent.

The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins is the cornerstone of Christianity. Without the cross, there is no salvation and forgiveness of your sins! Today, Pastor Dave will be encouraging you to preach Christ crucified and how He rose from the dead to those who still live in darkness.

The cross was the perfect demonstration of sacrificial, unconditional love from God to mankind. As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be challenging you to focus on what Jesus did for you on the cross when you're feeling tempted to sin.

If you ever feel like nobody can relate to what you're experiencing, turn to Jesus. Today, Pastor Dave will be reminding you that Jesus was tempted in every way but never sinned. The Lord experienced pain, heartbreak, He experienced betrayal and death of loved ones. Go to Him for strength in times of trouble!