Destiny Church of Jacksonville

You are alive with Christ. Alive with purpose, power, and with the Holy Spirit inside of you! Pastor Chris brought part 13 in our Unshakeable series and taught about powerful lesson on freedom in Christ. So often, we forget that we’re not just dead to sin, but we’re alive to God. Jesus didn’t die just to get you into heaven someday, He died to get heaven into you today. How will that change how yo...

There is no pit so deep that God's grace is not deeper still.  Pastor Chris continued in our Unshakeable series with a challenge that grace doesn’t make sense unless you first understand how badly you need it. If you don't understand the need for grace you won't be able to fully receive it.  How will you approach the concept of grace today?

Whatever isn’t growing is dying. Today, we welcomed one of our Elders, Eric Cater, to the pulpit and he taught about growing in our faith. We learned about the essential importance of continuing to root ourselves in the soil of His Word so that we may continue to grow.  A lot of people are walking away from the faith because they aren’t growing. We aren’t coming alongside them. How will this chang...

If He loved you at your worst, then you don’t have to wonder if He still loves you now. We continued in our Unshakeable series this morning with a lesson on love from Romans 5. Pastor Chris taught that unshakeable love moves first, changes everything, and secures your future. If you are in Christ, you have been declared righteous in the courtroom of Heaven. You have been set free! Will you choose...

Peace doesn’t start with how you feel. Peace starts with where you stand. Pastor Chris preached the house down this morning with a message about the value of grace in our quest for peace. He taught from Romans 5 that peace comes when you finally realize that your standing is not based on your perfection, it’s based on His payment.  Through Christ we know that grace doesn’t eliminate the battle, bu...

You may not see the full harvest of the seeds you’re planting, but someone will. Happy Father’s Day! Today we received the next part in our Unshakeable series with a lesson in Romans 4. Pastor Chris taught that the greatest thing you’ll ever pass down to your kids isn’t what you put in their hands, but what you put in their hearts. How will that change the way you approach those around you this we...

Today we welcomed friend of Destiny Church Pastor Rick Martin all the way from Belize, where he and his family are missionaries. He taught that we need to meditate on our true identity in Christ if we are to fully live according to His will. If we don’t, the things around us will pull us away from that identity. What will you choose to focus on this week?

Grace never gives you a platform to stand on — it gives you a Savior to cling to. We continued in our series on Romans this morning with a message on the power of grace. Pastor Chris taught that when it comes to grace, you don’t earn it — you receive it and that you can’t boast in grace — you surrender to it.  When it comes to our identity in Christ, the Cross settled it. How will that change the...

Faithfulness is not just something God does — it’s who He is. We continued in our Unshakeable series this morning with a message on the faithfulness of God from Romans 3. Pastor Chris taught that the mercy of God is still flowing and His grace still stands. God’s faithfulness isn’t cancelled by our failure. Until you realize the depth of your sin, you won’t cherish the depth of His grace. Will you...

Immaturity doesn’t need deliverance; it needs perseverance. Happy Mother’s Day! Today we had the pleasure of hearing from one of our Senior Pastors, Jodi Tomlinson and she brought an incredible message about walking in maturity. She taught that we must make a habit out of endurance through difficulty so that we can return to the joy of the Lord. This week, ask yourself: Who am I when I’m afraid, a...

Have you been trusting in your label more than your Lord? Pastor Chris brought a powerful and timely message the lovingkindness of God and how it leads us to action. He taught that real change starts in the heart. Don’t settle for the label, but live a life transformed by the goodness of the living God.  God is after your heart, not your hype. How will you allow that truth to direct your life this...

God’s not waiting to shame you — He’s waiting to restore you. Today we continued in our Unshakeable series with a teaching on Romans 2 and the kindness of a God who loves us where we are but too much to leave us there. Pastor Chris preached that comparison is a trap, God’s kindness isn’t a pass — it’s a path to repentance, and everyone will stand before God. Live like you’re going to see Him soon.

Because Jesus lives, your past can be redeemed, your present can be reframed, and your future is secure. Happy Resurrection Sunday! We celebrated the joy of our risen King this morning and Pastor Chris brought a powerful message about how it changes everything. Because Jesus lives… your struggles are not the end of the story, you have power to overcome sin in your daily life, and your life has pur...

We are not called to be echo chambers of culture. Pastor Chris brought a powerful and timely message about the darkness of sexual sin. The Bible teaches that just because something feels natural to your flesh doesn’t mean it’s right in God’s sight. That includes homosexuality and any idea that would declare more than two genders (male and female). God didn’t give us boundaries to keep us from some...

God’s truth doesn’t change and it doesn’t flinch in the face of opposition. Today we heard from Pastor Chris Tomlinson in the second part of our Unshakeable series. He taught that truth doesn’t waver, stay buried, or back down to our opinions or fears. Actual truth is powerful. It breaks chains and transforms lives. One of the scariest forms of rebellion from God is when He stops interfering with...

Your life will never be stronger than the foundation you build it on. Today we kicked off a brand new series called Unshakeable, based in the Book of Romans. Pastor Chris taught that our identity is anchored in Christ alone, the only one who is unshakeable. If your hope has been placed in anything other than the Gospel, today is the day to rebuild.

Don’t forget to remember the goodness of the living God. Today we heard from our College and Young Adult Pastor, Jacob Shearer, and he taught about the importance of remembering the constant provision, patience, and mercy that God provides for us. When life becomes difficult, will you choose to be reminded of how good He is? If we are going to continue to run the race set before us, we cannot affo...

We are not here to play defense! Today we wrapped up our miniseries on being Rooted in Warfare and Pastor Chris brought a powerful and timely message on the end of Ephesians 6. He said that prayer, praise, the Word of God, and the blood of Jesus are the strongest weapons we have against the schemes of the enemy. You have everything you need to win. Will you use those tools this week?

Victory isn’t just about knowing you’re in a war – Victory is about being equipped for the war. Today we continued in our Rooted In Warfare miniseries and Pastor Chris brought a powerful and informative message about the Armor or God. He taught that you can’t fight with a weapon you don’t know how to use. We must study and apply the Word of God to be prepared for the battlefield ahead.  Peace is n...

The devil doesn’t need you to worship him to win - he just needs you to ignore him. We kicked off part 18 in our Rooted series with a powerful lesson in warfare. Pastor Chris taught that the war is real, the enemy has a strategy, and that we fight FROM victory. If you’ve been weary from fighting your battles, remember that thieves don’t break into empty houses! How will you live like you have some...

Honor is the currency of the Kingdom. For the last part in our miniseries on being Rooted in Honor, Pastor Chris Tomlinson brought a powerful message from Ephesians 6. He taught that our work and our leadership are part of our witness. Your workplace is a mission field, and your work ethic is either drawing people to Christ or pushing them away. As we head into a new week, how will your work and y...

Honor in the home creates an atmosphere of honor where our children thrive. Today we had the privilege of hearing from one of our senior pastors, Jodi Tomlinson. She taught a powerful message about honor in the home. We learned that discipline honors the child, because it honors their heart. It’s easier to train a child than to change a man. If you use the strength of your leadership now, you can...

Honor is a choice, not a feeling. Pastor Chris continued in our Rooted series today with a lesson on what it means to show honor from Ephesians chapter 5. He taught that honor starts in the heart, elevates others, and reflects Christ. Honor creates an atmosphere where growth can happen. We live in a culture of dishonor but you don’t have to live that way. Resentment will always lead to dishonor bu...

Wisdom determines your direction. Pastor Chris continued in our Rooted series today with a powerful message about being rooted in wisdom. He taught that wisdom isn’t automatic, about intelligence, or about experience alone. Wisdom is about learning to see life from God’s perspective. It’s not about what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you. You’ll never walk in wisdom if you’re...

You can’t shine light if you’re still hiding in the shadows. We continued in our Rooted series today with a message about being Rooted In Light. Pastor Chris taught that light exposes what’s hidden, guides our path, and transforms our identity.  You weren’t created to blend in with the darkness - you were created to shine in it. How will you live in that truth today?