Ring of Truth

You are not your parents, and you’re not your past choices, or theirs, for that matter. God created you, and He knew you before you were born. He knew the sin that would fill your heart and reign in your life. Yet, He sent His Son to save you. He sees you as a long-lost child, and He’s waiting for you to come back to Him. As Pastor Dan will point out in today’s message, just as God redeemed the ch...

While Moses wasn’t a perfect leader, he demonstrated reliance on the perfect, holy God Who chose him to lead the nation of Israel to freedom. In today’s passage, Pastor Dan will look at the story of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, as they rose up, driven by envy, to rebel against Moses and Aaron’s leadership. Moses models godly leadership in his response, as he turns first to prayer, instead of relying...

Envy is a sinful mindset that most of us have struggled with on some level. As we continue our study in the book of Numbers with Pastor Dan, we’ll find envy infecting the hearts of some zealous men who felt that Moses and Aaron were taking on more authority than they deserved. Envy looks at others with bitterness when they experience success in some way. It’s a destructive attitude, and in this ca...

When you think of a priest, you probably think of a man in robes, or a guy behind a lectern wearing a black collared shirt. Maybe you even think of Pastor Dan! However, in today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that if you’re a follower of Jesus, you should probably be looking in the mirror, because that makes you a priest. Your whole purpose – your “why” – is to be a priest and minister to God. It’s...

On family game night, there are two types of people. Those who follow every jot and tittle in the rule book, and those who would prefer to establish their own chaotic set of guidelines. And, well… unsurprisingly, the game never tends to run as smoothly when people try to play according to their own rules. In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that the Bible gives every believer instructions on ho...

As parents, we want to spoil our children, don’t we? We want to buy them that new car when they turn 16, or take them out for ice cream after dinner. We want to see their beautiful smile. However, sometimes their disobedience causes us to have to put those treats on hold. In today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches that God, too, wants to see His children smile. He wants to bless you, but sometimes dis...

Think of a lamp that’s plugged in but never turned on. It has all the power it needs, yet it sits in darkness. That’s how it can be in our relationship with Jesus. We can believe in Him but still live apart from His presence. Today, Pastor Dan will tell you that God doesn’t just want to save you for eternity; He wants to bring light, peace, and purpose into your life right now. When you walk close...

Nothing is impossible with God. We’ve heard that phrase so many times it can start to sound like a slogan, but it’s the truth that changes everything. The God who spoke the universe into being, who parted seas and raised the dead, still works powerfully today. Pastor Dan will remind you today that whatever looks too big, too broken, or too far gone, He can handle it. Your limits don’t limit Him. W...

God had delivered Israel from Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and provided manna from heaven—miracle after miracle. Yet when it came time to enter the Promised Land, they doubted. They saw giants instead of God’s power, obstacles instead of His promises. How often are we the same? We’ve seen God provide and lead us through impossible situations, yet we still struggle to trust Him. Today, Pastor Dan wil...

Envy is like rust on metal; it doesn’t destroy all at once, but slowly eats away from the inside out. It starts small, just a thought or comparison, but before long, it corrodes our joy, our peace, and even our relationships. Pastor Dan will explain to you today that when you envy what others have, you stop seeing what God has given you. Proverbs 14:30 says envy rots the bones; it drains life from...

It’s easy to look at another church or ministry that’s growing and feel a twinge of envy. Maybe they have more people, more influence, or more excitement. But when that envy turns into criticism, we’re no longer protecting truth; we’re protecting our pride. Today, Pastor Dan will share with you the truth that God’s Kingdom is bigger than any one church or style. If Jesus is being lifted up, you sh...

Imagine a parent in the grocery store with a child begging for candy before dinner. The parent says no, not because they’re mean, but because they know what’s best. In the same way, God sometimes withholds things we think we need. It’s not punishment; it’s protection. Pastor Dan will tell you today that Psalm 84:11 says God withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly. So if He’s saying “...

Imagine the beginning of autumn. You’re walking through the neighborhood, and all the flowerbeds seem to have a nice, fresh batch of pine straw. However, the more you look, the more you realize that the pine straw isn’t just in the ground… It’s woven within the plants themselves. That must mean that the shedding trees are pine trees! Today, Pastor Dan teaches that people know who you are by what y...

For many of us, the idea of stepping out in faith can be daunting. Sure, some of us are a little more free-spirited and like to act first and think later, but the vast majority of people need to have some sort of plan in place before they take action. Today, you will learn that, sometimes, action needs to be taken before all of the answers are known. There may be some unknowns in your life that ar...

What do you do when everyone around you tells you to do one thing, but your conscience tells you to do another? Will you allow your morals and code of ethics to be compromised by what is convenient, trendy, or comfortable? Today, Pastor Dan teaches that you have a calling in your life. Jesus has called you to follow Him, which might mean giving up some things. It might mean going against the grain...

Nothing can stop God's plans from coming to fruition. When it came to Jesus' birth, God really wanted that to happen. It was His act of love to send His only Son just to be destined to die for your sins. Today, Pastor Dan will show you that when you look back at the prophecies about Jesus' birth, you can clearly see how God's plan did ultimately come to pass. This means there's a way to have etern...

The real story behind Christmas is often lost in the hectic Christmas season. It's not reindeer or Christmas trees, and it's not even dinner around a warm table. It's the story of the birth of Jesus: when His earthly ministry began. Today, Pastor Dan's going to show you how prophecies from hundreds of years before pointed to Jesus' unique and miraculous birth. Everything in God's Word is accurate,...

Jesus came to the earth with a plan. He came to the earth just as God willed it. What was that plan? It was to make a way for you to come directly to The Father and be forgiven of your sins. It was all made possible by Jesus. Today, Pastor Dan's going to show you that every part of Jesus' life gave glory back to God, and that included His birth. He was born of a virgin, fulfilling centuries-old pr...

Even though you might celebrate Christmas every year, do you know the reason? Do you know where it all started? Today, Pastor Dan's going to show you that the very first Christmas was an act of love towards you. Jesus was sent to the earth, destined to live a perfect life and die as a sacrifice for your sins. The first step of Jesus' earthly life for your salvation was His miraculous birth. That d...

You can do anything you want in order to achieve or earn eternal life, but you won't find it without Jesus. Without Him, you can't find true peace for your soul. Today, Pastor Dan's going to show you where that peace is found. It's through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He came to earth and died for you. His whole ministry started with His miraculous birth through His virgin mother. That day...

God became a man the day that He sent Jesus to the earth. Jesus was God in human form. He lived a perfect life as a man, so He could be the perfect sacrifice for your sins. Today, Pastor Dan's going to point you back to where it all started: the first Christmas. While it wasn't like we see it today, with the lights and wrapped gifts, it was important. It was miraculous. That's the true story behin...

Jesus came to the earth for a reason. At the exact time God had planned, He sent Jesus to the world to be born of a virgin on the first Christmas night. That's the reason we celebrate Christmas. That's the true reason behind the lights, the presents, and the Christmas trees. Today, Pastor Dan will remind you that the first Christmas started the events of Jesus' life that would eventually lead to h...

Through Jesus's resurrection, you have salvation. His controversial but perfectly lived life leading up to it all started on that first Christmas through the virgin birth. That's the miraculous event we celebrate at Christmas: the real reason for the season. Pastor Dan's going to remind you in today's message that it's a story of love. It's The Father's love for you that was so great, He sent His...

Sometimes we complain about something small, but deep down, it’s about something much bigger. The Israelites grumbled about the manna, but the real issue wasn’t the menu; it was their hearts. They’d lost trust in the God who provided it. Pastor Dan will explain to you today how you do the same thing when you fixate on surface frustrations while ignoring the deeper struggle underneath. God isn’t af...

Remember playing dodgeball and always staying at the back line—never really in the action, just trying not to get hit? That’s how some of us live out our faith. We’re on the edge of the court. We stay close enough to look like we’re a part of it, but far enough to feel safe. We go through the motions, but we’re not all in. Today, Pastor Dan will tell you that Jesus didn’t call you to play it safe;...