Ring of Truth

God promised Jacob big blessings would wait for him in heaven because of his faithfulness to God, despite false accusations and persecution coming to him at the moment. It was just like Jesus, too, Who was persecuted for what He said and did. Today, as you look at Jacob’s example with Pastor Dan, you can be sure that reward awaits, you, too, if you’re faithful to God even in the face of persecutio...

There’s nothing that’s too big for God to handle. Today, as you look at Jacob’s example in his life with Pastor Dan, you can see God’s hand working in him. Even his master became blessed through his faith and work ethic. God’s powerful hand can move anyone through your example, and you never know where or when. That’s when it’s worth looking at Jacob’s example: at all times, live as though everyth...

The ministry you can have even just by how you live can have an impact on people that you might not expect. As you look at how Jacob served Laban today, remember that it was his faith in God that set him apart. He was mistreated by Laban but still went all out in his service to him, even to the point where Laban knew that God was blessing him because of Laban. Pastor Dan is going to encourage you...

Jesus gave everything for you to be saved, and God promises to bless you incredibly if you follow Him wholeheartedly. There are more reasons for a Christian to be overflowing in joy in their relationship with God than anyone else has about anything. Pastor Dan’s going to show you how Leah, Jacob’s wife, found solace in God’s presence when it seemed like the whole world was against her. She knew wh...

Just because you might have a broken heart, and sorrow is strong in your life, it doesn't mean God doesn’t care. He’s always there when you need Him and calls out to Him. As Pastor Dan’s going to show you today, God’s near to those who have a broken heart. And you’re no exception. God will mend your heart if you let Him, and you’ll see the joy and the abundance Good has planned for you at the end...

Jacob’s example that he set in The Old Testament of a man of faith is one that anyone can learn from. He was a devoted follower of Christ, and sought after Him with life, walking step by step by faith. Pastor Dan is going to show you how you can learn from Jacob’s example today, and encourage you to look at how great his joy was from following God. How he treated the woman he wanted to be his wife...

There’s no greater joy than what you’ll find in a close, intimate relationship with God. Pastor Dan’s going to show you what a difference Jacob’s relationship with God made in his life. Jacob sought after God and stayed faithful to Him, and what Jacob got to see in his life proved his faithfulness. He had a “spring in his step,” from his encounter with God, and his heart was full of joy after God...

Jesus will bless everyone. Everyone who comes to Him, repenting of their sins. Jacob had a first-hand experience with God’s grace, and was promised the family into which Jesus would someday be born! And the God of Jacob is still the God you know today. As Pastor Dan will show you, God’s still the same today, and so are His promises of blessing and comfort to everyone who turns to Him. Commit to se...

God’s calling on you to live out your life for Him will lead you down a path of many blessings. You’re called to leave the ways of the world and the old sins you used to live in, and to pursue a relationship with God and a life lived for Him. Pastor Dan’s going to show you the calling on Jacob’s life today to encourage you to be attentive to God’s voice, and to follow where He calls you to go and...

When you don’t keep God first in every area of your life, things will start to fall apart. When a whole household leaves God out of their lives, it can be messy. Finger-pointing, unforgiveness, pride, and arguments are just the beginning. Today you’ll see Jacob and Esau’s family in the Old Testament, and how Satan had a serious foothold in them from their lack of reverence to God. Pastor Dan’s goi...

Deception only breeds more deception. In Genesis, as you hear the story of Isaac’s wife and his sons, Jacob and Esau, Pastor Dan’s going to show you the havoc that deceit wreaked on their family. When God isn’t the priority, Satan creeps in and tries to even further separate you from God. Today, you’ll see how the people near you can even influence your own decisions and good judgment. The importa...

Nothing should ever be more important to you in your life than God and maintaining a close relationship with Him. As you look at the poor example of Isaac today, putting his son in a place of higher importance than God, Pastor Dan’s going to encourage you to make sure your heart keeps God in the place He should have: number one. The world is full of things to take your attention from God, but He n...

Sometimes in the midst of our own pain, we might wonder if God sees us, we wonder if He sees the hurt that we're experiencing... And the truth is, He does. God is omniscient and omnipresent, He knows all things and He is always present. He knows your hurt and He is with you in it... And in today's message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to seek hope in the Bible. The Bible is full of examples of Go...

It would be safe to say that the last few years have been very difficult. With loss seeming to be lurking around every corner, it's been hard... But in today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you even through the worst of circumstances, God remains the same. Our God remains the one who has promised to never leave, never forsake, and to work all things out for our good. His promises can be trusted....

In today's message, Pastor Dan will share an important message for Christian husbands. The Bible exhorts men to serve their wives the way that Jesus served the Church. So how did Jesus serve the Church? He left His home and sacrificed Himself. Jesus left what was comfortable and He gave Himself up for the Church... And as husbands, you can do the same for your wives. You can leave behind what migh...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you of God's consistency. For all of time, God has proven over and over that He is faithful to do what He says. He saved the Israelites, He gave Abraham a son, He provided for Jacob... In all things, God is our great provider and that takes trust. We have to trust that He will provide for us... So take a moment to think over every area of your life, where...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan will remind you that everyone has responsibilities within the family unit, no one is left out. As fathers and mothers, you’re called to care for and lead your family towards Christ. As husband and wife, you’re called to care for one another. As children, you’re called to be obedient to your parents. We all have our own responsibilities, this models the body of Christ...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan has a special call to husbands. In this portion of Genesis, we find the story of Abraham and his wife Sarah. Sarah had been barren for many years and Abraham prayed fervently for her… And as husbands who cherish and honor our wives, we too can pray for them unceasingly. While your wife may not be barren, there are struggles present in her life. As her husband, you ca...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan will remind you that in Christ Jesus, there is fullness and a joyful life in store. Since the garden of Eden, life has been set for us. There are a set number of days that we get on this side of eternity… And what matters is how we choose to use those days. Many people come to the end of their life with regrets about broken relationships, past sins, or unfinished for...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan will share some wisdom that we can learn from Abraham. Abraham lived a long and fulfilling life and as his life drew to a close… He had a clear plan of what would be given to his children. Abraham had many children and so he divided up his earthly possessions and gave them to them. There would be no fighting, no legal action, everyone knew what Abraham gave them… And...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan will remind you that you always have free will. God won’t ever force you into a relationship with Himself, He won’t ever guilt you into spending time with Him… He patiently waits for you to want to have a relationship with Him. He wants you to want to spend time with Him. There can’t be any kind of in between. You’re either all in or all out, there’s no halfway… So w...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan will share with you about ways to see if your potential spouse is right for you. In the story of Abraham’s servant going out to find his master’s son a wife, the woman whom God places in His path has many qualities. She has a servant’s heart, she’s kind and she’s generous… So take note of how your future spouse treats strangers… Are they kind? Do they give generously...

In today’s message, Pastor Dan will talk about God’s provision when we obey and step out in faith in what God has called us to do. In this portion of scripture, we find the story of Abraham’s servant being sent to find a wife for Abraham’s son. The servant asks Abraham many questions and Abraham tells his servant that God will go before Him… And in our lives, this is just as true. When we go out,...

Today, Pastor Dan will share an interesting passage from the Gospels that can teach us about worship. In this story, Mary came and poured expensive oil on the feet of Jesus. When she does this, the disciples of Jesus scolded her and asked her why she poured the oil on His feet… They said could’ve sold the oil to benefit those in need… But what the disciples didn’t know was that this was an act of...

Losing someone you love is absolutely heartbreaking. There are a few more painful things to go through in this life. Death is a result of the fall of humanity in the garden of Eden… It’s a result of sin… But in today’s message, Pastor Dan will remind you that while it can be devasting to lose a loved one, in Christ, we’ll all be reunited one day. For those who’ve placed their trust and faith in Je...