Ring of Truth

Aren’t you glad that you are continually forgiven, that your mercies are new every day? In the Old Testament, the priests would go once a year into the Tabernacle, into the holy of holies, and atone for Israel’s sins, so that the people’s sins were forgiven. Then they had to wait a whole year for their sins to be forgiven again. In his message today, Pastor Dan will remind you how amazing it is th...

As much as we tend to look at the Old Testament as bloody and judgmental, God displayed His mercy and grace in ways that are often overlooked. While there were times when He carried out judgment on wicked men - He is a just God after all - He also showed kindness and patience repeatedly as He worked with Israel and their inclination to rebel. As Pastor Dan will point out in today’s message, even i...

What a fascinating parallel. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will help us see the connection between the design of the Tabernacle - prescribed nearly fifteen hundred years before Jesus’ coming - and His divine nature. He was a humble, common man, and you wouldn’t have thought anything of Him just from looking at Him. He wasn’t wealthy. He wasn’t a model a bodybuilder or a politician. He was a carpe...

God had very detailed requirements for the building of the tabernacle. He chose materials and designs that were meaningful to Himself and His people. Yet, as Pastor Dan will point out in today’s message, despite the ornate, valuable items found inside, the exterior was kept much more simple. Apart from its size, it would have looked like a tent. Yet, God dwelt in it. It offers us a symbol not only...

Even in the age of frozen dinners, fast food, and eating in front of the TV, most of us still value sitting down to dine with the people we care about. Whether your everyday meals are given this reverence or not, you can likely think of special times each year when you make it a priority to slow down and eat a meal with your loved ones. As Pastor Dan will point out in today’s message, this practic...

As we study the book of Exodus with Pastor Dan, we’ll be frequently reminded of just how complicated and messy the Old Covenant was. It was a work of mercy and grace that God allowed the Israelites an opportunity to commune with Him, but it was all indirect, through priests, offerings, and temples. But because of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross, we now can approach God - the Creator of the...

Why has mankind, from past to present, routinely gone against what God commands of us? Today, Pastor Dan will highlight the Lord’s expectations of the Israelites as they acquire land. So much of our walk with the Lord simply comes down to trusting and obeying Him! No matter what enticing alternatives we come across, or what may seem “best,” God’s ways are always best! Are you quick to trust and ob...

Does it sometimes feel like those who do evil in our world are either celebrated or “given a pass?” In today’s message, Pastor Dan will teach about God’s Law given in Exodus, and how it rewarded the righteous. What a concept - living righteously is the best standard for a government! We know that our calling as a Christ-follower will always trump our status as a citizen of this world. What is your...

Who actually rejoices when they are slandered? In today’s teaching, Pastor Dan will show where Jesus said that false accusations can come with being a Christ-follower. Sometimes in our world, it can feel like truth is scoffed at, while lies are celebrated. Jesus knew that the Truth of the Gospel would contradict the patterns of this world. Even in the midst of performing great miracles, Jesus was...

Premarital sex is very much a norm in our culture, but Scripture makes no mistake in its stand against it. Today, Pastor Dan will teach on The Lord’s standards about this topic for those in the Old Testament. There can be a ripple effect of emotional consequences as a result of sexual sin, but there were real practical consequences in the Old Testament as well. God knew that even though our flesh...

Our culture is quick to assume the worst of others, but Scripture states that love believes and hopes. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will encourage listeners to give people the benefit of the doubt, when applicable. Of course, we know that some situations are scarred by previous sins, but even in our worst state, Jesus still loves and desires relationship with us. This is a high calling that can...

Are you often looking to deflect blame for your own sins? In today’s teaching, Pastor Dan will walk listeners through God’s Law given in Exodus 22, and how the core principle is taking responsibility for our actions. While we don’t live according to the Old Testament Law, it still provides valuable lessons for us to learn. The Lord knew back then, and knows now, that personal responsibility is a h...

Have you ever lost something important to you? I know that for me… I have probably lost more things than I’m willing to admit. Whether it be your car keys, wedding ring, or wallet - we all know the feeling of finally finding that lost item… it’s one of the best in the world! In today’s message, Pastor Dan takes us through a familiar story of the prodigal son. Throughout today’s message, you will h...

When we hear the word “slave,” we usually think of it with a negative connotation; however, what if we thought of being a slave to Christ? You see, when we as Christians truly begin to understand and grasp just how Holy God is, we begin to want nothing for ourselves anymore. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds us that this life here on Earth is not our own - WE are not our own. We were bought w...

Have you ever attended a church service where you felt as though one of the leaders or something else was stealing the spotlight from what we were truly there to focus on? Unfortunately, there will be people in our lives and instances that we face where the significance of Jesus Christ will be replaced with something else. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds us of this and encourages us to be o...

It would be easy to be content if you had everything you wanted, right? Today, Pastor Dan shows that this isn’t the case at all. It’s not what you have or don’t have that allows you to be content and satisfied with your position in life. It starts with godliness. When you have God’s perspective on His goodness, and on His sovereign control over everything in the world, you will find contentment. I...

Of the Ten Commandments, which one is the most important? How would you organize them? Would you put the most important one first, or in the middle, or at the end? Today, Pastor Dan shares that the Tenth Commandment, “Thou shalt not covet” has a very important meaning at the end of the list. It casts its shadow over the other Nine. When you are grateful for the kindness that God has shown to you p...

Have you ever been given a task to do, perhaps at your work, but without much explanation? You can probably do an “okay” job, but you could do much better if you had more details. Today, Pastor Dan shares that God wanted to make sure we didn’t miss the “thou shalt not covet” commandment. He didn’t leave wiggle room for “what about this?”, “what about that?”. It’s important to your heart, and to yo...

How popular is the Christian worldview today? How popular is it with your friends, at your job or school, or in your neighborhood? As Pastor Dan shares today, our culture is no friend of Biblical truth. Throughout the day, you may be almost completely surrounded by messages, values, and maybe expectations, that don’t align with right and wrong as it’s taught in the Bible. Therefore it’s crucial th...

Is the Bible “old-fashioned”? Is it “out of date”? Wouldn’t it be possible to build your life, or build a society, on some more “modern” foundation? As Pastor Dan shares today, the Ten Commandments are the bedrock foundation designed and communicated by God. Since God is our Designer, He is the only One qualified to tell us what that foundation is. You can be confident that if you build your life...

We all know: “Thou shalt not steal”. But other than driving off with someone’s car, or lifting their wallet out of their pocket, does it apply to anything else? Today, Pastor Dan shows that God is very specific about how we are to treat other people fairly. God’s Word goes into great detail about using honest weights and measures, and ultimately, treating others as you would want them to treat you...

How terrible would it be to live in a world, or in a country, where anybody could take anything from anybody else, and nothing would be done about it? It’s hard to imagine how that could possibly work. Today, Pastor Dan shows that our laws, as well as our own moral consciences, incorporate that very short commandment: “Thou shalt not steal”. All of God’s laws are for your good and the good of othe...

We live in a culture where pretty much anything goes when it comes to human sexuality. Things that used to be sins are now not only overlooked, they’re celebrated. But today, Pastor Dan shows that God defined human sexuality for the ultimate good of the individual, and of the human race. Your culture is not going to tell you to do the right thing, nor will your own desires. But by committing yours...

It’s an age-old question: are all sins the same, or are some sins different from others? Today, Pastor Dan shares that both answers are true when you understand the context. From the standpoint of the forgiveness of Christ, His grace knows no limits. There is nothing you have ever done, and nothing you could ever do, that His death on the cross won’t cover. But there are different consequences to...

When people think about “The Ten Commandments”, they mostly think of negatives: don’t do this, don’t do that. It can seem like a bunch of rules to stop us from doing things we’d like to do. But as Pastor Dan shares today, God’s commandments are given for our good. Everything that God made is good and has its proper use. And it’s improper use. You can be confident that by living in harmony with God...