In Spirit & Truth

When we stop to think about the phrase, “actions speak louder than words,” we can conclude that this isn’t necessarily true related to your walk with Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor JD encourages us to also use our words. People need to know why we live the way we do and be able choose Jesus for themselves.

Young Christians learn to live a life worthy of the calling of Jesus Christ by following the example set by older Christians. Are you one of these older Christians? That’s a convicting question, isn’t it? But, as Pastor JD teaches through Titus, we’ll see that the Holy Spirit pulled no punches. We need to be an example worth following. Period.

Christians are here to draw other people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. It’s a tall order, but something Jesus calls us to. “Go make disciples of all nations” and “they will know you are Christians by your love.” Such verses, as well as Pastor JD, remind us today that people need to see Jesus through you.

Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby, lived a sinless life, shared the Good News of salvation, and became the spotless sacrificial lamb. He died on the cross to save you! In today’s update, Pastor JD reminds us that Jesus paid it all. You owe nothing. When you believe in Him as Lord, you’re saved for all eternity. Period!

Pastor JD is aware that many of his updates in recent weeks and months have felt heavy and intense to the listener. So, in today’s update, he takes a minute to regroup, ask the Holy Spirit to comfort us, and fill us with renewed faith and bravery. All we can do in these tumultuous times is turn to the Lord and stand strong!

In today’s prophecy update, Pastor JD discusses how the “handwriting is on the wall” concerning Jesus’ imminent return. All current events related to the COVID pandemic, global political events, weather-related disasters, and more were prophesied in the book of Revelation. Nothing is a surprise to God. His plan is underway.

Your relationships with the people you love take work. To give 100%, you need to do such things as examine yourself for stubbornness, work on your patience, and ask for forgiveness. As Pastor JD reminds us today, it should be no different in your relationship with your Savior. He wants your whole heart and your 100%.

Jesus’ famous words on the cross were, “It is finished.” Your Lord took His last breath to save you. So, Pastor JD pleads with you today to avoid legalism in your relationship with Jesus. There’s nothing you owe Him, nothing He wants from you, and nothing you can do to earn your own salvation. It is finished!

You may have heard the expression, “Ignorance is bliss.” This statement is true when we’re trying to avoid consequences from our actions. We can just say, “Well, I didn’t know.” But today, Pastor JD encourages you to search your heart for signs of deception. Deceit by the enemy is one area you need to identify asap.

We often have a hard time speaking truth. Whether it’s fear of hurting someone, or fear of being disliked that keeps us from it, we need to reassess. Pastor JD reminds us today how hard it can be to say the things that no one wants to hear, but it’s God's truth! And it needs to be said. Don’t turn away when the listening gets tough.

People who are creative like to believe they come up with new things, but the reality is, there’s nothing new under the sun. But we find ways to be different. Satan, however, is 100% a counterfeiter. Pastor JD reminds us today, He cannot create – only manipulate and destroy. Be encouraged that we have the Creator on our side.

We all do things without thinking. But what if we didn’t? Today, Pastor JD reminds us that God allows nothing unless it’s part of His plan. So, on the other side of that, everything that happens has gone through God’s filter. Don’t be discouraged with the state of our world – it’s a sad state – but God is in total control.

Pastor JD will wrap up this checklist in Titus as he continues to ask the question today, are our affairs in order? Our motives, attitudes, and actions will give us clues for where we are falling short in this list, but by God's grace, HE will complete the work that He has started in us.

How are you doing living out the Christian life? Good? No Struggles? Well Pastor JD will continue going through the checklist of things we need to get in order found in this passage in Titus and he will give us some really good news. God is the one who will do it in us... By His Spirit!

Are your affairs in order? That's what Pastor JD will be asking today as he goes through the list of things we need to make sure are straight before we come to the end of our lives. It might surprise you, but we spend an awful lot of time focusing on the things that won't have eternal significance.

We have a tendency to settle down wherever we are; it doesn’t really matter where so long as we have all we need. But today, Pastor JD urges us to not get too comfortable on this earth; it’s quickly being corrupted and will soon burn – you don’t want to be here when that happens. Don’t settle until you’re at the pearly gates.

Does it feel like you never have enough time? Well in today’s update, Pastor JD urges us to pay attention to the signs around us; time is running short, and Jesus WILL return soon. We don’t want to be caught like a thief in the night, so pay attention, don’t be ignorant, and trust only in Jesus Christ and His Holy Word.

People talk about how maybe our reality isn’t true, maybe we’re being controlled, and we just don’t know it. Well, today, Pastor JD reminds us that we’re living in the end times; the written prophecies are happening in real-time. Be skeptical and stand firm in your beliefs, because it’s only downhill until we leave this world.

They say hindsight is 20-20. Have you ever looked back on an unanswered prayer and realized it was God's grace that you didn't get what you asked for? Pastor JD will encourage us that in spite of hard circumstances God is still on the throne, and his sovereign plan WILL be accomplished. What a wonderful truth!

We are living in some crazy times. There doesn't seem to be any direction that you can look where there isn't a message of fear. As Pastor JD shares today, if it were not for the hope we have in Jesus, it would definitely be a bleak outlook. BUT the promises of God are as true today as they were when Paul wrote his letters.

Do you have a hard time accepting criticism? It’s not easy to hear about the things you’re doing wrong. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that we need to remain teachable, like Paul. Don’t bite someone’s head off because they’re trying to lovingly correct you, be gentle and humble enough to hear what they have to say.

We say we love a lot of things; we love Christmas and the holidays, we love getting presents… but Pastor JD reminds us today, that we often use it cheaply; it doesn’t hold the weight that it should. Don’t take it lightly when the Bible tells you God loves you. Because He loves you so much, that He sacrificed himself for you.

Have you ever needed anything? We want lots of things, we desire to do, or be lots of things, but how often have you been in need and you stayed in that need? Pastor JD reminds us today that God always provides for those who are faithful to Him. It may not be how you pictured, but He always takes care of those He loves.

Does it ever feel like you’re too at home in this world? Pastor JD reminds us today, that we must be careful when it comes to loving the things OF this world. When you have passion for the things that are not of God, it’s like committing adultery, only spiritually. Be careful to see this world for what it is, a temporary home.

Have you ever worked yourself ragged for something you’re passionate about? If we do that for earthly satisfaction, Pastor JD reminds us, how much more should we do that for Christ? We fight every day to earn our eternal crown. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t get distracted by the whims of this world.