A Sure Hope

What is the mark of a Christian? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that the mark of a true Christian, is the love and obedience to God's Word. We become God's children by confessing Jesus as our Savior, and placing our trust in Him. Jesus is the only way to salvation, and a true Christian follows Him!

Jesus is the only way! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ. No amount of good works, can earn you right standing before God. Jesus says that He is the way, the truth, and the life and no one can access the Father, except through Him. Receive Jesus as Lord!

God is for you! In today's message Pastor Dave teaches you to share Christ boldly with others. Trust that the Holy Spirit will empower you to share with others, exactly what it is they need to hear. You do not need to fear, because the Lord is with you. Rely on His Spirit inside of you, and boldly share the Good News of Christ!

Satan always opposes God. In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that Satan seeks to silence the Lord's witness. A witness will change a person's heart and lead others to Christ. You need to remember, that you have an enemy that seeks to silence you. Stand firm and stay strengthened in the Lord!

Are you allowing tradition to get in the way of your relationship with Jesus? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that legalism and tradition, keeps you from growing in Christ. You are saved only by the blood and grace of Jesus. This gift was given to you freely, not by keeping traditions or laws.

You are never too far gone, that you can't turn back to God! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that just as the prodigal son was welcomed home by his father, so your Heavenly Father welcomes you. If your heart is seeking to be restored back to God, know that He will lovingly do this for you!

True repentance, comes from the heart. In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that true repentance is to have a change of heart. You could be outwardly sorry for your sins. You could be regretful or remorseful, but what God truly seeks is a broken and contrite heart. A heart that turns from sin, and turns to God!

Did you know that you can grieve the Holy Spirit? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that the Holy Spirit is grieved, when you allow sin to grow within your life. Sin separates you from God. The Holy Spirit convicts you to turn from your sin, so you can have a restored relationship with Christ.

What does it mean to be converted? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that conversion means to adapt to a new or different purpose. Before receiving Christ, you were dead in your sins. However after receiving Christ, you have turned from your sins to follow Jesus in a new direction that brings life!

Jesus has chosen you to be His hands and feet! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he reminds you to reach out to the broken world that is around you. You walk by people each day that are hurting, and are in need of the message you carry. Share with others the message of hope and love, that is found in Jesus!

Do you have a reputation for being a Christian? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you that the disciple Peter was known as someone who was with Jesus. You acquire a reputation with those you hang out with. As a Christian, it's important that others see the witness of Jesus through you!

Come to the Lord, with an expectant heart! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you to approach God with expectation. God has things for you, that He would like for you to receive. Come to Him boldly and expect that He will act. You serve a God who loves you, and sees your desires and needs!

Your job is to stay focused on the Lord! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you to keep your attention on God. Do not look to those around you or to the cares of this world. Keep your eyes focused on the Lord. Look steadfastly to Him everyday, and see what He might have to say to you through His Spirit!

Did you know you can pray for more of God in your life? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he encourages you to ask for more of God. The Lord desires to continually pour more of Himself into you. When you ask God, He is faithful to answer. He wants to strengthen you even more for the purposes He has for you!

Do you walk in a state of constant worship? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you that worship is so much more than singing songs. Worship is a state of being. Worship is bringing the Lord into every part of your life. You acknowledge Him in everything you do, and your heart is filled with His presence.

True revival, starts with reverence for God. In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you that revival takes place when there is reverence in your heart for God. When you revere the Lord, you have a holy fear of Him. You see how awesome He is, and it leads you to have a repentant heart that seeks to honor Him.

What are the signs of a spiritually growing church? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches you that God's church should be steadfast in fellowship, prayer, reading the Word, and in taking communion. When the church is diligent in these ways, it's growing spiritually and producing much fruit for the Kingdom!

Are you helping new Believers in their walk with Christ? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he encourages you to disciple new Believers. Just as you had someone to help mature you in your faith, offer this guidance to others. New disciples need to be given the encouragement and tools to grow strong in the Lord.

What we all need, is repentance. In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that repentance is to turn towards God. Sin, separates you from God. However, repentance changes your mind and turns you back to God. Repentance is a great word of encouragement, because it means you can return to God's path!

Do not prevent the work God wants to do in your heart through the power of His Spirit! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches the importance of ridding distractions when it comes to time with the Lord. God has important work he desires to do in your heart. Allow yourself the time and space to hear from Him today!

Stand firm in your faith! In today's message from Pastor Dave, he reminds you that Jesus is alive and His Holy Spirit is active within your life. By placing your trust in Jesus as your Savior, you know that His resurrection is true. You know by His sacrifice on the cross and His marvelous work within your life, that He is alive!

Did you know that the Word of God is essential for the development of your faith? In today's message from Pastor Dave, he teaches that faith comes from hearing the Word of God. A person can't believe in the Lord, unless they hear from the Word of the Lord. By His Word, faith, belief, and trust are built.

As we come closer to Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit into our lives, we will feel a longing to save unbelievers. Pastor Dave challenges us today to be aware of the lost souls around us. There is still time for them to be saved, and it's through us that Holy Spirit can reach them. Pray to be used as a light for the Kingdom.

Pastor Dave examines Peter's sermon today and explains to us how it's a great example of how we can share Jesus with others. Peter used his knowledge of the Old Testament to explain Jesus fulfillment of prophesy. He let the Holy Spirit run through him, and he inspired the majority of those who heard him speak.

Complainers really aren’t fun to be around. They find something wrong with everything, clouding the general mood. As Pastor Dave teaches on the complaints Ephraim had against their leadership, let this cause you to consider your reactions to your leaders. Are you quick to find fault or do you jump in and help out?