In Spirit & Truth

God is in the business of forgiving and reconciling. He sent His Son, Jesus, to earth to die on the cross for your sins. When you acknowledge this to be true, you belong to God forever. After that, as Pastor JD reminds you in his message today, there are three steps to take to live a Christian life. Learn them and obey.

We are far from perfect. God knows this and knows that we will never be free from sin. However, Jesus Christ died to make us presentable to God and now you are viewed through His eyes as holy and blameless. In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us that we will always be tempted to sin. The difficult part is not giving in!

Sometimes it can feel like the whole world is resting directly on your shoulders. Today, Pastor JD talks about how – as Christians – we’re called to a life of trials and tribulations. But it’s only temporary. You may be hurting – dealing with things that seem unbearable, but know that it will pass and joy is returning soon.

In today’s update, Pastor JD will explore some theories regarding the coronavirus pandemic that can incite feelings of fear over what’s to come. But, he’ll also remind us that there is hope. This world will end. Maybe in the next few years, or maybe in one hundred, but in Christ, your eternal future is secure and you can find peace in that.

Even as the world seems to have started the slow crawl out of this pandemic, there’s much uncertainty as to what the post-pandemic world is going to look like. In today’s update, Pastor JD will examine the direction things are going and remind us that God is sovereign and will work all things out for the good of those who love Him.

As Christians, we know that trials will come; probably more often than we anticipate. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that it’s all fleeting. This life will bring pain that’s so overwhelming, you don’t think you can make it. But the Bible urges us to endure because, you may be hurting now, but joy is around the corner.

Some people are under the impression that a Christian life is always happy and blessed. Pastor JD reminds us today however, that Christians are to expect trials. You’re to expect troubles so that you can prepare for your faith to be tested. But amidst the storms, you have hope because you know Jesus has conquered death.

Many people think that living a Christian life is happy go lucky and full of blessings; and while it is, Pastor JD reminds us today, that we’re also called to a life of trials. Jesus warns you of these trials so that when you go through them, you won’t be shaken in your faith. When you expect difficulties, don’t you prepare for them?

Today, Pastor JD talks about how God uses the trials in our life to draw us closer to Him. You may not see how it will play out to your benefit, but He has a plan that’s bigger than just you. He may be leading you to one storm that looks dangerous and scary, but He’s doing it so that you can avoid an even bigger one.

Could the coronavirus pandemic be the stepping stone that leads mankind into a one world government? As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, this concept, alluded to by Scriptural prophecy will look like a saving grace to many, but at its heart is a wolf who draws men to trust in government and technology instead of God.

The coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives. So much of what we considered normal has changed, and we’re not sure when we’ll get it back again. In today’s Prophecy Update, Pastor JD will help us draw a Biblical perspective on this pandemic and the long lasting changes it could bring in our world.

It can often feel like satan is out to get you; but don’t think that you’re so special – he’s out to get everyone he can. Pastor JD reminds us today that satan only has power that God allows him to have. He allows you to be sifted by the devil because he knows that the outcome will be for your benefit, as well as for His glory.

Today, Pastor JD talks about the four loves we find in the bible, derivative from the Greek language. He reminds us that – as followers of Christ – we should set ourselves apart by the way we love others. Everyone in the world should observe you and they way you love, and know that your heart is striving after God’s.

It can be hard to love people; especially when they’re selfish and don’t care about you in return. Today, Pastor JD reminds us of the four types of love in the Greek. God doesn’t love, He IS love. When you’re laboring to love others, remember that He loved you first, even when you were selfish and didn’t care about Him in return.

Today, Pastor JD delves into what we – as Christians – need to be measuring ourselves against; Jesus’ perfect righteousness is meant to be our ultimate goal. Though it’s unattainable in this life, and satan will always be there to deceive and distract, you’re called to live selflessly, putting both God and others before your-self.

All of God's Word is applicable to our lives. Even though we understand that the old covenant does not apply to us today, there is still SO MUCH to glean from it. Today Pastor JD continues unpacking the prophetic nature of the Feast of Passover...this first Feast of the LORD.

The ancient Feasts of the LORD have all been fulfilled in Jesus. But, there is still future fulfillment that we will see. Today Pastor JD spends some time sharing with us the prophetic nature of the Feast of Passover. This Feast began with the death of a physical lamb and culminated with the death of the Lamb of God...Jesus.

Today, Pastor JD asks the question, what motivates us? The Apostle Paul was known for his selflessness as well as his brutal honesty and he made sure people didn’t think he was in the ministry for money or fame. He defended himself in order that his message could not be discredited and could yet be received.

Waiting around with nothing to do is even boring to think about. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that, as Christians, we can’t simply wait around until Jesus comes back. You’re called to prepare for His return. There are plenty of people who still need to hear the gospel; anticipate His return by doing all you can to spread His love.

Today, Pastor JD discusses how faith is not an easy thing to maintain. There will always be storms in life and if you think your faith won’t be tested, you’re mistaken. But even though God has promised trials, He’s also promised to be with you through them. Faith weathers all storms because God is there to weather them with you.

Some people go through hard times and become bitter because of them. Pastor JD reminds us today that God allows us to go through trials and be broken down in order that our hearts might soften and become malleable in His hands. It’s out of love that He allows you to hurt, so that you can understand how deep His love is.

We don’t typically value broken things; it’s a visual represent-tation of who we are. Today, Pastor JD talks about how broken-ness is necessary in order for God to work in your life. If you don’t realize you have needs, how can you rejoice when they’re filled? God lovingly shows us our needs and then graciously fills them.

It’s far too easy to give up hope and think everything is going to come crashing down. Pastor JD reminds us today how our suffering is essential to our growth, but beyond that, it’s merely temporary. You might feel desperate, but be encouraged and know that God has overcome the world, and He has the final say.

Sometimes it seems like life can be needlessly cruel. But today, Pastor JD talks about how trials and suffering are essential to our character and growth. If all you know is good, then you never learn how to persevere, and if you know Jesus, then you know that this whole life is about pushing forward, enduring until the race is done.

When you elevate and esteem one believer over another, you miss the multitude of others serving God faithfully who may not be known by anyone but God. Today Pastor JD will remind you that everyone in the body of Christ is significant, every job done in the name of Jesus is important and every person is necessary for the Church to thrive.