Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson

What does Easter really mean for your life today? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson points us to the resurrection of Jesus and the life-changing hope found in the empty tomb. When the angels declared, “He is not here; he is risen,” everything changed. Easter is not only the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead—it is the promise of new life in Christ for everyone who beli...

What does it mean to be born again, and why does Easter still matter so much today? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows how Jesus entered a world defined by death and brought new life through His cross and resurrection. Through John 3 and 2 Corinthians 4, this episode helps you see Easter as the ultimate revival story—the moment Jesus revived what sin and death had broken. It is...

What will it be like when Jesus raises you from the dead and gives you a glorified body? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores the hope of resurrection, the promise of eternal life, and one deeply personal question: who do you want to be there with you in the presence of God? This message will help you think beyond the temporary, see people as eternal souls, and ask God for a br...

What if the boldness you need to talk about Jesus does not come from your personality, but from His authority? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks Matthew 28 and shows how the risen Jesus gives His followers courage to go, speak, invite, and make disciples. If fear has kept you quiet, this episode will remind you that Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth—and He sends...

What do you do when you’ve been faithful, but you still don’t see fruit? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how God works through long seasons of hidden faithfulness—and why the seeds you plant today may become a harvest in another season. Through the example of John the Baptist’s family and Matthew 3:3, this episode will encourage you to keep trusting God in the waiting, keep...

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with God, this message is a reminder that faithfulness is built one day at a time. In Genesis 6:22, Noah shows us what long obedience looks like: not perfection, but daily surrender and steady trust over time. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares why perseverance is not about mastering your faith overnight. It’s about seeking God’s king...

How do you build a faith that lasts beyond your own lifetime? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares why raising the next generation for Christ is one of the most important ways revival can endure through families, churches, and generations. Through Daniel’s vision of God’s kingdom from generation to generation, this episode will encourage parents, grandparents, and every believer...

Do you know someone who needs Jesus, but you’re not sure how to pray for them? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a simple, practical step: start a salvation prayer list and begin praying daily for the people God has already placed in your life. Through John 3:17, this episode reminds us that Jesus came not to condemn the world, but to save it—and He invites us to join Him in t...

How do you share your faith when fear, hesitation, or self-consciousness keeps you quiet? In Matthew 9:36, Jesus shows us that real boldness starts with compassion for people who are spiritually harassed and helpless. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks how God grows brokenhearted boldness in us. As your love for Jesus deepens, your heart begins to change, and compassion for lo...

How do you share your faith when your heart feels cold, distracted, or more annoyed by people than moved for them? In Matthew 9:36, Jesus shows us what real compassion looks like—and how God can give us a broken heart for the lost. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains why evangelism is not meant to flow from guilt or pressure, but from a heart that is being shaped by repentance...

Want to build a daily prayer habit that is bigger than just praying for your own needs? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a simple, bold daily revival prayer and explains Jesus’ promise in John 14 about asking in His name. This episode will help you pray with greater consistency, greater faith, and greater alignment with God’s kingdom—whether you are praying for your own heart...

How to pray can feel harder than most Christians want to admit. In Luke 11, Jesus shows us that prayer is more than asking God for what we need. He teaches us to pray for God’s name to be honored, for His kingdom to come, for His will to be done, and for our hearts to be changed. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through the disciple’s simple request: “Lord, teach us to pray.”...

Do your prayers only focus on your life—or are you praying for things that truly matter for eternity? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches from 2 Chronicles 7:14 and shows how to pray beyond your circumstances. Most of us pray for daily needs, but God invites us to pray for something greater: revival, spiritual awakening, and the healing of our land. This pow...

You’ve asked God for forgiveness… so why do you still feel guilty? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Psalm 51:2 and 1 John 1:9 to show the difference between being forgiven and actually feeling clean again. Many believers know God has forgiven them, but still carry guilt, shame, and a sense of distance. Scripture reveals that God doesn’t just forgive...

Why do you avoid God after you sin—even when you know you need Him most? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Psalm 51 and reveals a powerful truth: the very moment you feel least worthy to come to God is the moment you need Him most. Many believers carry guilt and shame that keeps them distant, but Scripture reminds us that God’s unfailing love and gre...

What is revival—and why does it sometimes feel so far away? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains the difference between the roots and the fruits of revival. Many people think revival is big moments—salvations, baptisms, powerful worship—but those are actually the results. True revival begins in a much quieter place: your heart. Through Psalm 51 and the words...

Why do you keep falling into the same sin, even when you want to change? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Psalm 51:12 and a powerful, often-overlooked prayer: God, make me willing to obey. Many believers feel stuck in cycles of temptation, but Scripture shows that freedom doesn’t start with willpower—it starts with surrender. Repentance isn’t about...

Have you ever felt distant from God and didn’t know how to get back? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Psalm 51 and David’s powerful prayer of repentance: restore to me the joy of your salvation. Even strong believers can drift, and when sin builds up, it can feel like our connection with God is blocked. The good news is that repentance is not about...

Where does revival actually begin? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson teaches from Matthew 22:37 where Jesus gives the greatest commandment in the Bible: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Many of us long to see revival in our nation, our churches, our families, and the next generation. But Jesus reminds us that...

Can revival really begin in one person’s heart? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson introduces the first revival practice: desperate dependence on God. Looking at Psalm 85, we see a powerful prayer that has been used throughout history during seasons of spiritual awakening: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” Revival doesn’t start wi...

What if revival began with a simple prayer? Today marks the beginning of **One Year to Revival**, a daily journey of learning the biblical practices that open our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit. In Psalm 85 we find a simple but powerful prayer: “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” In today’s devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson introduces the first revival pr...

What if revival doesn’t start in a nation—but in a single heart? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson closes our study of 2 Corinthians with a powerful invitation from 2 Corinthians 13:11: “Be joyful, grow to maturity, encourage each other, live in harmony and peace.” These simple commands point toward the kind of life where spiritual renewal begins. Pastor John shares an exciting annou...

What if your greatest weakness could become the place where you experience God’s power the most? In 2 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul describes a painful “thorn in the flesh.” He prayed repeatedly for God to remove it, but instead God gave him a powerful promise: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how...

Why would God allow weakness to remain in our lives? In 2 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul describes his mysterious “thorn in the flesh”—a physical affliction he prayed repeatedly for God to remove. Instead of healing Paul immediately, God gave him a powerful promise: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explore...

Where in your life do you feel weak right now? Maybe it’s physical weakness, a chronic illness, emotional exhaustion, or struggles in a relationship. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the apostle Paul shares a powerful promise from God: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains how Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” became the very place wh...