Dave Barba - iPressOn

Dr. Dave Barba urges listeners to ensure they are truly born again, not relying on tradition or good works. Drawing from 1 John, he outlines signs of genuine salvation: a new awareness of right and wrong, and a hunger for God's Word—evidence of the Holy Spirit's presence in a believer's life.

Dr. Dave Barba urges believers to fulfill the Great Commission by witnessing now—going with compassion, sharing God's Word, and trusting the Holy Spirit for results. Using Psalm 126:6, he emphasizes going with a broken heart, sowing the Gospel faithfully, and rejoicing in the harvest, knowing God promises fruit in due time.

Dr. Dave Barba urges believers to witness now, wherever they are, as Christ commands. He highlights the urgency due to the value of souls, the reality of hell, and the world's disappointments. True witnessing requires going, speaking, and sowing in love. God brings the harvest—our role is simply to go.

Dr. Dave Barba urges believers to witness now, emphasizing Christ's command, the strengthening of the church, the eternal value of one soul, and the reality of hell. Sharing the Gospel brings lasting joy and purpose, impacting lives eternally. Obedience to the Great Commission is vital for every Christian today.

Dr. Dave Barba urges believers to "be a witness now," emphasizing the Great Commission as a clear command. Sharing the gospel is vital, not optional, and strengthens the church. Early Christians witnessed boldly; we must do the same today, overcoming fear and silence, trusting God for results. Press on faithfully.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that being in God's will brings joy and protection, while disobedience leads to misery. God's will is specific, present, and revealed step by step through circumstances, counsel, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit. To return when astray, humble yourself, confess sin, and seek God's guidance daily.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that God's will is rooted in His character, specific, always present, and discoverable through prayer, circumstances, godly counsel, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit. Believers are urged to seek it daily, obey clearly revealed commands, and trust that God guides faithfully in every season of life.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that God's will is revealed in three ways: purpose, providence, and precept. God sovereignly plans our lives, knows all things, and clearly commands us through Scripture. Obedience places us in His will; disobedience removes us. There's no "permissive will"—only being in or out of God's will.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that doing God's will brings joy, while following your own leads to misery. God's will includes His purpose, providence, and precepts, shown through Jeremiah's calling. God knows and equips us before birth. Trusting His sovereign plan brings peace, even through trials, as we faithfully press on.

Dr. Dave Barba of Press On! Ministries teaches on the importance of doing God's will. Misery results from following our own will, while joy and true fulfillment come from obeying God. Through Scripture examples, he shows that surrendering to God changes our desires and brings lasting peace and purpose.

Dr. Dave Barba's message urges believers to embrace "death to self," drawing from Jesus' words in John 12. True discipleship means giving without expecting, serving others, surrendering personal rights, and gaining resurrection power. Through self-denial, believers bear spiritual fruit and experience God's strength to live joyfully and press on in faith.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that being "dead to self" means surrendering selfish desires and rights to follow Christ fully. True discipleship involves sacrificial love, serving others over self-promotion, and trusting God instead of demanding our way. A spiritually "dead" person finds joy, purpose, and fruitfulness through total surrender to God.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that dying to self is a lifelong process of surrender, modeled by Jesus and Paul. True Christian living means not seeking fame or reward but focusing on helping others. Rather than striving to be somebody, believers are called to serve, glorify God, and minister to those in need.

Dr. Dave Barba urges believers to "die to self," highlighting that true Christian living involves daily surrender, selfless giving, and obedience without expecting anything in return. Drawing from Scripture, he teaches that like Christ, we must give and forgive sacrificially. This path, though difficult, leads to spiritual fruitfulness and enduring faithfulness.

Dr. Dave Barba's message urges believers to "be dead"—to die daily to self-will and pride, as Jesus taught in John 12. Like Abraham's lifelong journey of surrender, death to self is a process. True spiritual fruitfulness comes only through continual yielding to God, leading to blessing and Christlike transformation.

Dr. Dave Barba's message emphasizes true contentment found in Jesus Christ, based on Hebrews 13:5. He teaches that Christ is enough because He never leaves us and never stops loving us. Through trials and blessings alike, believers learn to trust God's constant presence, finding strength and peace in His sufficiency.

True contentment comes not from possessions or security, but from knowing Christ is enough. Hebrews 13:5 assures us He will never leave or forsake us. In Him, we are complete—filled up and running over. Reject covetousness, pursue spiritual growth, and rest in the faithful presence of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Dave Barba teaches that true contentment comes from trusting that Jesus Christ is enough. Covetousness, the desire for what God hasn't given, leads to spiritual compromise and questions God's goodness. Contentment isn't complacency but confidence in Christ's sufficiency. Surrendering desires to God brings peace, purpose, and strength to press on.

Dr. Dave Barba's message from Hebrews 13:5–6 urges believers to be content, warning against covetousness. He reminds us that Christ is not only better than rituals or possessions—He is enough. True contentment comes from trusting God's presence and provision, not from worldly gain. Honest self-examination leads to spiritual peace.

In Haggai 2:1–9, God encourages His people through Haggai to overcome discouragement. Dave Barba outlines four steps: look at God's character, remember past deliverance, trust that trials are temporary, and focus on the final victory in Christ. With God's presence and promises, believers can press on with confidence.

Dr. Dave Barba's message from Haggai 2 encourages believers to conquer discouragement by looking to God's presence, remembering the past, trusting God's timing, and focusing on ultimate victory. He reminds us that God is sovereign, always with us, and uses trials to shape us. Scripture holds the promises that restore courage.

Dr. Dave Barba's message from Haggai 2 highlights three common causes of discouragement: guilt from sin, failure, and criticism from others. Using Scripture, personal stories, and biblical examples, he encourages believers to confess, persevere, and focus on God's purpose. Despite setbacks, success often follows faithful endurance. Press on in hope.

Dr. Dave Barba encourages believers to "Be Encouraged" from Haggai 2, reminding us that discouragement often stems from sin, fear, and comparison. God calls us to be strong, keep working, and trust His presence. Even great servants like Jeremiah faced discouragement, yet God's promises renew our courage to press on faithfully.

Dr. Dave Barba's message on determination highlights Stephen's faithfulness amid trials. Determined Christians say: "My trials will help me," "I'll take one step at a time," and "I'll do my best for God." Like angels and saints before us, we must serve God wholeheartedly, daily, and with unwavering commitment until the end.

Determination means doing God's will despite trials, like Stephen in Acts. Christians must remember: trials help us grow, success comes one step at a time, and even Jesus faced hardship patiently. From preaching to parenting, we overcome by steady faith, trusting God daily, building life and ministry one faithful step at a time.