Ring of Truth

It’s amazing the different family dynamics we can see around us. Some spouses are absolutely in love after 58 years of marriage, and others resent each other after only two. When we begin to model our lives after that of Christ, we begin to love others in the same way Christ does, leading to relationships that flourish and last. In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that if you seek God, your lif...

People often say history repeats itself. I mean, think about it… Kingdoms rise and fall. Celebrities come and go. Plagues sweep through populations, and people set monumental records. New inventions completely rattle society, and the deaths of prominent figures cause collective mourning. In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that God has a way of using the past to equip you for the future. When y...

After Thomas Edison had famously invented the lightbulb, he said the following: “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Edison didn’t let his past hinder him. Instead, he let his past inform him. Today, Pastor Dan challenges you to do the same. How has God been faithful to your past and delivered you from hard times? Do you think He could do it again? God will use your pa...

Do you believe in the Word of God? Was God telling the truth when God told Abraham and Sarah they’d have children at such an old age? Do you think that a lowly shepherd boy became king of Israel? In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that the Bible is full of promises that God has fulfilled. So, if that’s the case, do you believe God when He says you are loved? Do you trust Him when He says you a...

The world is full of all kinds of people… some genuinely nice, helpful people, and others who just want to see people get hurt and do horrific things. However, even those evil people are capable of doing a good deed now and then. In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that if those who despise the ways of God are able to demonstrate things such as compassion and kindness, then how much more are yo...

“He who kneels the most, stands the best.” … “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.” … “The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.” … These words of D.L. Moody speak volumes about his character and passion for God. In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that if you want to be remembered for your faith, then have a faith that kneels oft...

Despite witnessing so many miracles right before their eyes, the Israelites continued to have their doubts about God. Moses encouraged them to reflect on their lives and acknowledge how God had been present in every circumstance. Every now and then, we might overlook just how amazing God has been in our lives and how He has pulled us through countless tough spots. Yet, we often tend to forget abou...

In a moment of grumbling and complaints from the Israelites, Moses stepped up to remind them of God's promise, shining a light on the land that was destined for them. He showed, without a doubt, that God had fulfilled His promise to His people. Perhaps you find yourself in a situation reminiscent of the Israelites, pondering why life seems to be stuck in a rut and not improving. Hey there! Today,...

Have you ever wondered why it took the Israelites so long to finally enter the promised land? Well, in theory, it was supposed to only take them a few days. But they chose to go their own way, ignoring God's plan and instructions, which led them to stray from the path they were meant to follow. Just like the Israelites, you might find yourself leaning more on the world than on God. Today, Pastor D...

Living life to God’s perfect standard is like walking on a tightrope every single day of your life. Even the slightest misstep can cause you to miss the mark, and there is no getting back on the rope once you fall. The fact is that we cannot live a perfect life on our own. But Pastor Dan reminds us that when we accept Jesus’ gift of salvation, we are no longer judged by our own merits! We are judg...

All it takes is one tiny mistake to make an entire house of cards collapse. And once Adam and Eve committed the first sin in human history, the curse of that sin passed on to every human being who would come after them. But in today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds us that Jesus came to this world to undo the curse of sin that we inherited from Adam. Just as one action condemned us all in sin, one ac...

The story of Jesus isn’t just meant to be read on its own. Instead, the coming of Jesus is the culmination of the story that started with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Jesus’ death reversed the curse of sin that started with Adam and Eve. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds you to read the entire Bible. You can’t just read the Gospels and call it good. In order to fully understand what Je...

When you write a check, what are the three things you need to do for it to be valid? You need to write the name of the recipient, followed by the amount. Finally, you sign the check to authorize the transaction. Well, Pastor Dan teaches you today that without Jesus’ resurrection, the doctrine of salvation is like a check that isn’t signed. You can take it to the bank if you’d like, but you won’t g...

In algebra, you learn that if you are working with an equation, the changes you make to one side must be made to the other. If you add five to one side, you need to add five to the other to avoid creating a false equation! Well, in today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches you that the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of Jesus create an equation. If you believe in one, you have to believe i...

There are countless people in this world with testimonies of how God transformed their lives. But none of these stories is more famous than the story of the Apostle Paul! Before he served Jesus, he was responsible for hunting down Christians and arresting them. But in today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds us that all of us have done dreadful things in the eyes of the Lord. But God sees through our s...

It wasn’t that long ago that people thought that the sun revolved around the Earth; in fact, it wasn’t until the 16th century that the scientific consensus began to shift the other way. The fact of the matter is that people need to see that things are true to believe in them, and there are few better examples than James, the half-brother of Jesus, refusing to believe in Jesus as the Messiah! Pasto...

When you lose someone close to you, the pain can be crippling. That person who had such a great influence on your life is all of a sudden gone from this world, and there is a great void in your heart to be filled. Well, Pastor Dan wants to remind you today that, if you and your loved ones follow Jesus, your death in this life isn’t the end of your story. Jesus’ death and resurrection are an exampl...

Holding on to the truth of the Gospel is like a child holding on to an adult’s hand in a crowded environment. Without that safe and guiding hand, you risk getting lost in the chaos around you. Pastor Dan reminds you today that in order to receive the hope of the Gospel in your heart, you need to accept the truth found in God’s Word, repent of your sin, and follow after Jesus! And it’s not just a o...

If you were walking around in a world full of sick people, and you had the cure for their disease, wouldn’t you want to share it with as many people as possible? Well, Pastor Dan reminds you today that with the Good News of the Gospel written on your heart, you do have a cure that can be shared with others! The gift of Jesus’ blood frees us from the curse of sin, and Jesus has sent us to go into t...

There is one question that all of us face in this life that shapes the path of our lives for the rest of time: do we believe in Jesus, or do we not? It seems like such a simple question, but it is one that we have to take seriously. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds us of the message of the Gospel and the hope it gives us in eternal life in the presence of Jesus, after our time on this Earth...

Today’s society is addicted to convenience. We can have the answer to nearly any question in the world in a matter of seconds, thanks to a simple internet search. But this convenience is an example of something that Jesus never promises to be for us. Pastor Dan teaches us today that when we ask Jesus to do things that He hasn’t promised to do, we only stand to be disappointed. Jesus’ character nev...

Have you ever felt true heartbreak before? A moment where you thought you would never emotionally recover? In those darkest moments, it can feel like the entire world is collapsing around you. But in today’s message, Pastor Dan wants you to remember that God is present with you in the moments of heartbreak. He stops the world from crushing you, and He picks you up so that you can keep moving forwa...

Have you ever played a game of Jenga, and tried to remove a block you thought would be easy, until you realized that it was holding up the entire tower of blocks? Well, Pastor Dan teaches you today that Jesus’ resurrection is a foundational block in the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, the words of Jesus are just the musings of a dead prophet. If the teachings of Jesus are going to have...

It can be difficult to understand why a loving God would allow His children to go to hell. Why does He want people to go through this terrible punishment? Well, in today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds you that God doesn’t send people to hell; they are already headed in that direction! The curse of sin on your life has condemned you to an eternity separated from God, but when Jesus died on the cross...

For many people, Easter is a special holiday. It’s a joyous occasion and is often celebrated with bright colors. But did you know that before the first easter was perhaps the darkest day in human history? Good Friday - The day that Jesus went to the cross. In Pastor Dan’s message today, he shares with you about that dark day when your sins and mine were put to death on the cross with Jesus. Litera...