A Sure Hope

When you were little, you ran to adults for comfort and help. But, who do you turn to now when you need something when things are hard? Today, Pastor Dave shares that Jesus is there for you. He cares more than you can even imagine. You can count on the fact that He’ll always be with you, no matter what you’re facing.

Some people are really good at what they do. They’re intuitive and know just what to do and say to make things work. Well, today, Pastor Dave explains that Jesus is the ultimate example of a good shepherd. He perfectly cares for those who follow Him, His sheep. You can rest in the knowledge that He’ll take care of you.

Jesus said He came so that you could have abundant life, but what does that even mean? In today’s edition of A Sure Hope, Pastor Dave walks you through the Bible’s definition of abundant life is. You’ll see that it’s not about wealth but it’s more than you can even imagine. Abundant life is rooted in the person and power of Jesus.

Jesus made a lot of bold statements. He said things that set Him apart from the crowd, from other leaders throughout history. Today, Pastor Dave takes a look at what Jesus meant when He called Himself “The Door.” You’ll see that not only is Jesus the only way to eternal life, but He’s also your protector and provider.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching through the Gospel of John, he'll be exhorting you to repent of any religious hypocrisy. During Jesus' earthly ministry, some of the only people Jesus grew angry with, were the religious leaders that didn't practice what they were preaching. They seemed alive but were really dead inside.

There is such spiritual blindness in the unbelieving world, that they can't even comprehend how killing babies in the womb is morally wrong. Today, Pastor Dave will be challenging you to be a light in this dark world and to pray for this spiritual blindness to be lifted on those that you're preaching the Gospel to.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series, he'll be encouraging you to make ministering to people a priority. Jesus was all about people. In fact, He went out of His way, even when it was inconvenient, and He sought after those who were lost. Is there anyone in your life you should be ministering to?

Whenever you're worried because of difficult circumstances taking place in your life, never forget that God is in control. Today, Pastor Dave will be reminding you that even before the foundations of the world, God had a plan for your salvation. God is sovereign, and He's always working things out for your good.

God has given you free will. You alone get to choose where you spend eternity. In today's message from Pastor Dave, he encourages you to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior today. Don't delay and put off the things that God is revealing to your heart. Today is the day for salvation. Will you choose to receive it?

Are you suffering from spiritual blindness? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dave, he shares with you the importance of staying open-minded to the things God wants to do in and through your life. God works miracles on a daily basis. Have the faith that in these last days, God is going to do a mighty work.

Be washed by the water of the Word! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he reveals to you the importance of taking time to be in God's Word each day. When you're focused on worldly things, it's easy to have your spiritual senses be dulled. In order to see the Lord clearly, you need to take time to sit and be with Him.

Shine the light you've been given! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dave, he shares with you that the world needs to see the light of Christ. The light of Christ represents a hope, a future, and a promise that the world does not have. As a disciple of Jesus, you are called to shine your light. Point others to Jesus!

Do you rest in the confidence knowing that God holds all things together? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he encourages you to focus on the Lord and His eternal purposes for your life. No matter the circumstances that are taking place right now, God will in time work all things together for your good and His glory.

Sometimes it's easy to question why things happen the way that they do. However, as you listen to today's message from Pastor Dave, he shares with you that God has an eternal purpose. Even in the midst of very difficult and tragic times, God has an eternal purpose at work. Rest in the knowledge that God sees and cares for you.

The Truth is what sets you free! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you that God's word is always true. The truth found in God's Word will never die or change. What God has said remains true no matter what. God speaks through the Bible and He will always lead you into truth. Soak up the truth found in God's Word.

Jesus says that He is the way, the truth, and the life. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dave, he encourages you that in Jesus lies all Truth. Don't look for outside sources to tell you what the truth is. Truth is found in the person of Jesus Christ and in His Word. Turn to Him for all that you need to know and grow in.

People need to see the Father reflected in your life. Pastor Dave's going to remind you today that Jesus always showed the love of His Father to everyone around Him, no matter the persecution He endured. The Pharisees lived out religion, but they didn't have God's love in their heart like you need today.

Does your life reflect God's love and compassion for those around you? If you're really a child of God, you need to know Him intimately and live a life like Jesus would live here on earth. Pastor Dave reminds you today that people should see the love of God from how you live, and it all starts with knowing God intimately!

You need to make sure that you actually live out the faith you claim in Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Dave is going to show you examples from the book of John of the Pharisees – religious people who didn't have a real relationship with God. Religion is worthless unless you have the relationship too.

Even though you call yourself a Christian, do you have a personal relationship with God? Today Pastor Dave is going to show you the importance of making sure you're actually living out your life in a way that's pleasing to God. You need to make sure your faith is authentic because it means nothing otherwise.

Today Pastor Dave will challenge you with this question: “Are you just a follower of Jesus or are you a disciple of Jesus?” A true disciple understands the freedom that comes with walking in the light of Christ. A disciple doesn’t just settle with following Jesus, they seek to KNOW Him. Do you seek to know Jesus?

Jesus has so much more for you than you could ever imagine. As you listen to today’s message with Pastor Dave, you’ll learn that Jesus challenges you in order to pull you closer to Him. He doesn’t just want you to be a believer, He wants you to be a disciple. A person of faith who seeks to know Him deeper.

It’s easy to lose sight of what really matters when we become preoccupied with distractions. Today Pastor Dave will teach on the danger of becoming too distracted to see and hear what God is doing. As you listen to today’s message, don’t allow yourself to be distracted. Cling to the Word of God and seek Him, always.

In today’s message, Pastor Dave will challenge you to evaluate your life. Where are you walking and who are you walking with? Jesus invites everyone to walk out of darkness and into His light. He didn’t just invite those who followed Him years ago, His invitation is for everyone…including you! What a gift!

One of the most powerful and beautiful truths about Christ is that in Him, you can be made new. Who you were doesn’t have to be who you become when you put your faith in Jesus. Pastor Dave will teach on this truth and encourage you to leave behind your lifestyle of sin. You are never too far gone for Jesus.