Ring of Truth

Have you ever received love from someone even when you treated them poorly? It feels unfair right? It feels like you should be attacked, not loved. This is exactly how God loves you! His grace is unimaginable. When you sin, God already forgives you. In today’s message, Pastor Dan is going to remind you of the power that God’s grace holds. You can feel free from the bondage of sin because of a grac...

Are you running after Jesus? It can be easy to get relaxed in your walk with Him, especially when things seem to be going your way. Why obey God when you have everything under control? In today’s message, Pastor Dan is going to remind you that it’s so important to be quick to listen and obey what God has asked of you. You may not like the plans that God has for your life, but they are there for a...

When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, they separated all of mankind from God. Throughout the Old Testament, people had to sacrifice animals and make offerings in order to be right with God. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice an animal to have a right relationship with God. Jesus came and sacrificed His body for your sins so that you can have a relationship that isn’t based on your mistakes. To...

Jesus gave us many things during his time here among the people, but the most significant of those came from His death. The prophecy of the sacrifice for all of man’s sins dates back hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus. His time here while miraculous and amazing, was only a small part of His purpose for you and for me. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reiterates the importance and the purpos...

Can you imagine living under the rule of the Roman Empire? Have you ever thought about what that would have been like? They were the definition of zero tolerance and enforcement was done through suppression and brutal mortality. The crucifixion of Jesus together with the 2 thieves has been immortalized in history, but today Pastor Dan explains just how popular this execution style was to the Roman...

You know the Golden Rule, right? “Do to others, what you would have them do to you”. Nothing complicated about it, except maybe actually doing it. Today Pastor Dan uses Jesus Christ Himself as a living example of this in the most extreme example imaginable. He offers additional texts as well that reinforce this expectation for you to live in kindness with your enemies. Jesus forgave those who mock...

You've heard it many times… ” Take up your cross daily”, but what does it mean? Put another way, you are to deny yourself daily. In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains how denying yourself, is not the same as self-denial! This is not to say that both don't have value when the goal is self-improvement. You have practiced self-denial many times whether you know it or not, but to become one with Chr...

It’s hard to imagine what it was like to live during the time that Jesus walked with man. There were so many activities then that are inconceivable today and many that would be illegal. The description read by Pastor Dan today of how the Roman soldiers treated their prisoners - in this case, Jesus - is difficult to listen to, much less participate in. Back in those days, this was common and even d...

Can you remember a time when you knew exactly what to do and took action without a moment's hesitation? Not only did you ensure a positive outcome, but you may have developed trust in a friend or colleague and strengthened your confidence as well. In today's message, Pastor Dan says that is exactly how you should approach “doing the right thing”! You can’t hesitate even for a second. He says that...

Have you ever been around someone who wasn’t afraid of the awkward silence in the room? They sit there and allow the discussion to come to a complete standstill and still say nothing. In extreme cases, they even leave the room after several minutes of contemplation, but still say nothing. It takes great discipline and confidence to do something like that. Today Pastor Dan says this discipline is w...

Have you ever tried to argue with a child? You try to help them understand that what they did was wrong and why they shouldn’t do it again. The child very confidently explains several reasons why in their mind it was fine, and they don’t see why they should stop. You quickly realize that this is a losing battle, and in some cases, you may resort to pulling rank because there is just no other way....

Everyone loves a good murder mystery or a televised court case. The drama and the evidence as it is presented cause an emotional tug of war as the case is built by the prosecution and then dismantled by the defense. That is until that one piece of evidence is presented that no one could possibly deny. Today Pastor Dan presents this final piece of compelling evidence against the religious leaders w...

Do you believe in prophecy? It could be said that faith in God is to believe in the prophecies of old and yet to come. Still, do you believe it? In today’s message Pastor Dan reveals details surrounding the crucifixion and death of Jesus that are small, but also surprisingly significant. You may already know that the foretelling of Jesus’s death was documented hundreds of years before it happened,...

Have you ever been in a situation where you could see so clearly that the decisions being made were just wrong? You watch as the decision-makers ignore the facts in favor of their own agenda. Maybe you even find the courage to say something, only to be met with cleverly crafted responses that justify the action. Today Pastor Dan holds the religious leaders accountable for this very same thing duri...

Pastor Dan talks about something in his message today that’s super common with anyone who’s ever wanted to share what they believe. There are these whisperings that we hear that halt us in our tracks. But, as Christians, we’re not to fear them. We’re not to fear rejection, humiliation, condemnation, or whatever. Do you want to know why? All of that comes from mankind, not Jesus. Keep Him close. Do...

An orange is just an orange. It can’t be an apple or a banana. It can’t be something that it’s not. In the message today from Pastor Dan he explains how the apostle Peter was trying to fit in with the same people that arrested Jesus. It’s an odd picture, isn’t it? But pride and fleshly desires took Peter where he never intended to go. Right down to denying that he knew Jesus. Before you start thin...

 A baby doesn’t learn to walk all in one day or by taking one big step. Instead, the baby walks through taking small, multiple steps over a period of time. Unfortunately, the same could be said about the lack of faith that’s sometimes found in the Christian’s life. Slowly, but surely, there’s a movement away from Jesus. Pastor Dan’s message today outlines those steps of the apostle Peter that caus...

The arrest of Jesus in the garden. His multiple trials and convictions, for lack of a better word, were all done under the table. It was completely against all laws. It was done at night, in secret. The actions and words of the religious leaders showed their disdain for Jesus and the degree of sin in their own lives. Pastor Dan explains this in more detail today. Jesus could have easily gotten out...

As Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested, Peter gets so worked up and emotional that he cuts a man’s ear off. Have you heard that story before? Did you know that Jesus picked up that man’s ear and healed it? Pastor Dan makes a very reassuring remark in his message today about Jesus who’s always with us, changing what needs to be changed. You know, we hurt people. Intentionally and unintentionall...

Oh no! Someone’s threatening us and our image, so we have to act fast before it’s ruined! What a downright fleshy thing to think, right? I wonder how many of us would be courageous enough to admit that, at one time or another, we’ve thought exactly like these religious leaders. Do you know who was upsetting the apple cart? Yep! Jesus. It mattered so much to them to protect their societal ranking,...

There will always be instances in our lives where we will face a trial or a difficult situation with no way out. When you are alone, you may want to cry and express your pain and sorrow. But did you know that Jesus experienced the same emotions? Pastor Dan explains in today's message, how Jesus experienced a range of emotions before being arrested. Before the soldiers came to arrest Him, Jesus was...

As humans, we frequently take the wrong path. We fall into the enemy's trap, whether in joy or sorrow and end up in the grip of sin. Even as Christians, we are prone to falling into Satan's traps. But do you know who always gets you back on track? In today’s message, Pastor Dan clarifies how Jesus is the good shepherd. When you get off track, Jesus is the one who always brings you back from every...

There will always be someone who does not like you. Be it at work, where your coworker may despise you, or at home, where your neighbor is envious of you. But do you know why everyone seems to hate you? Pastor Dan explains today, how Jesus affects your life. When Jesus was on earth, the people of Israel despised and rejected Him. When you receive Salvation, Jesus lives in you, and as a result, peo...

When it comes to following instructions, we are constantly falling short. Even in the Old Testament, the Israelites frequently disobeyed God and had to go through a process, in order to be forgiven and save themselves from God's wrath. But do you know how you are saved? Pastor Dan describes today, how God made a new covenant with us through Jesus. Following your salvation, Jesus bestowed upon you...

We always end up hurting those we love, no matter how hard we try to impress others. It could be at work, where we are jealous of a coworker, or in a relationship, where we may betray their trust by hurting them. We try to do our best to be nice to everyone around us, but we often end up hurting them. In today’s message, Pastor Dan talks about how you can always be good to others. You may be hurtf...