The Simple Truth

The biggest disease among humanity today is sin. Because of the fall of Eden, we are naturally prone to sin, which, as you can imagine, is not what God wants for our lives. To restate the point Pastor Dion was making, unsaved people are under the control of Satan himself. That's a terrifying thought! If you have asked Jesus into your heart, you have been rescued from the grasp of Satan. Do you hav...

Our wickedness has separated us from God. There's no way to sugarcoat it. Immediately after the first sin in the Garden of Eden, humanity was destined to be forever plagued by sin. This still holds true today, but through his message, Pastor Dion wants us to know that we have a secret weapon to fight back with. That weapon is Jesus! He was sent to earth by God to die for our sins, and because of H...

One of the most well-known words that Christians use is fellowship. The Bible contains numerous victories of faith when friends are involved. Before entering Corinth, the apostle Paul needed friends that would encourage him throughout this mission. Today, Pastor Dion answers the question: can you do Christianity alone? The Bible states that one may be defeated, two can defend themselves, but a cor...

Whenever we hear stories of great faith in the Bible, it may be easy for us to label the characters as superheroes. Although, the Apostle Paul was human just like us - with flaws and insecurities. The real superhero is the Holy Spirit. For us, sometimes the excuses are too many to count. Yet, the Bible says there is a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on, as well as the Holy Spirit preparing th...

This might be basic, but it has to be emphasized - "God so loved the WORLD!" (not just one specific people group). You can come from any walk of life and still be a Christian. Paul's mission was not only to reach the Jews with the knowledge of Christ's resurrected but also the Gentiles. Pastor Dion shows us in today's scripture that Paul did exactly that in his latest expedition. Jesus is for all...

How's your workout routine? Everywhere you look and even around the corner, you'll find a fitness center to work out your body. These public gyms have certain tools to work the specific muscles in your body. Being a part of a church and even a tight-knit group of believers can help you work out your SPIRITUAL muscles. Pastor Dion urges that a faith that is strong is one that constantly seeks out w...

One of Paul's most important challenges was to bring the truth of the gospel to the Jewish people first, then the Gentiles. Paul visited many synagogues in his lifetime and there was no better feeling than the realization that Jesus was truly the Messiah the Jewish people were constantly praying for. Pastor Dion calls it the "aha" moment for the Jewish people when Paul revealed the Old Testament p...

God is always working behind the scenes. Yet sometimes he likes to take center stage for those around to see how powerful He truly is! Pastor Dion reiterates the ministry of Paul and Silas and how one night in jail changed a family's life forever. God is a game-changer! He's in the business of turning lives completely around to know the joy of eternal life. God turns suffering and shackles into sa...

No one likes to go through suffering. In his final words to his disciples, Jesus also reminded them they would go through tribulations in His name. However, Pastor Dion offers a new way of thinking when you travel through a season of suffering. What if what you are going through today is for the testimony of another? Could those around you need to see how you praise in the middle of a storm? As it...

What would be your first reaction when the devil comes against you? Paul and Silas, at the height of their ministry, found themselves chained up in a prison cellar. They could have shouted curses to God. Pastor Dion emphasizes that instead, they raised the roof with PRAISE! There are many reactions to the storms of life that we come up against, but what if our first reaction to the rain clouds wer...

Have you ever been annoyed with someone? Maybe a close friend or family member? Let’s be honest sometimes we can even get annoyed with people inside the church! In today’s message, Pastor Dion will remind us to direct our frustration toward the source! In this life, we have an adversary who is against us. He will try everything to get us off track and off God! However, We have the assurance from G...

One of the hardest things for people to understand when it comes to the Gospel is the fact that we don’t have to earn salvation. Have you ever had a hard time receiving a gift? A lot of people in Jesus’ time were trying to earn their salvation and the thought of having it for free was beyond them. In today’s message, Pastor Dion will share how when we are recipients of God’s grace, it is something...

Some of the signs of having a heart change are the ways in which the Lord changes our behavior. We become softer, and gentler, and display more fruit of the spirit. However, another sure sign that God is changing our hearts is the desire for us to share the truth of Jesus with other people! In Today’s Message, Pastor Dion will be sharing stories of the people who encountered Jesus. They experience...

Paul was carrying a lot of momentum on his missionary journey. He was going hard and fast and didn’t want to slow down! However, God introduced him to Timothy, a young man who desired to be grown, mentored, discipled, and strengthened in the Lord. The story of Paul and Timothy’s relationships is a great reminder that we as Christians are not supposed to figure this life out on our own! In today's...

Do you ever feel like you're on God's back burner because you don't have everything perfectly in line in your life? You'll be relieved to hear that God's not looking for perfection! He's looking for an open heart and a willing spirit to work hard for His glory. Yes, you'll make mistakes along the way. Yes, you'll hurt people along the way, but if you're humble and can admit when you're wrong, God...

Do you ever feel like because you have the title 'Christian' that you automatically behave perfectly, never mess up and will always treat people perfectly? Turns out you still live in a fallen and sinful world, but you've been given the Holy Spirit to help you navigate the difficulties of life on this side of paradise. Today, in his message, Pastor Dion reminds us that we're still sinners just lik...

Do you sometimes think the free gift of salvation is too good to be true? That there's got to be a catch somewhere that says you owe something or that you need to be doing more of something or less of something? That's how most things in the world around us work, but that sets being a Christian apart from everything else. It doesn't cost us ANYTHING!!! All God wants is our trust. Today, in his mes...

A free gift is truly a fantastic thing to think about, isn't it? Have you ever been given a 100% free gift? How incredible and generous of the giver! A life-changing FREE gift is offered to you and me daily in our broken-down lives full of failure. The free gift of life. Jesus paid for this free gift with His own life so that He could be with you for eternity and save you from a future of torment...

Did you know that all believers have something in common? And no, it is not just that we believe in God. In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion talks about how all believers have the Holy Spirit. Once we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit moves in. The Holy Spirit becomes a part of us believers. Because of this, the Lord is always with us. He will always take care...

What is the best way to share the Gospel? In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion talks about how the transformed life of a believer is the best way to share the Gospel. When we accepted Jesus into our lives, we are transformed. We’re now the example of what Christ is. People don’t need to hear the Gospel story to see that our lives have been changed when they see us. When we turn to C...

What happens after you become a believer? You’ve recognized your sin, asked for forgiveness, and then accepted Jesus into life, but now what? In today’s message, Pastor Dion talks about how after we are believers, we become disciples. Believers are those who have accepted Jesus, and disciples are those who are students of Jesus and evangelize, who go out and share God’s goodness. After we believe,...

What is your natural reaction to being in an uncomfortable situation? Is it to try to find a way out of it? In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion talks about how the Lord will put us in uncomfortable situations. It is so easy to get comfortable being surrounded by believers, but there will be times when you’re the minority. As we follow Him and spread the Gospel, we will be put into...

Have you ever thought about what happens after you accept Jesus? You completed the first steps, confessing your sins and asking for Jesus to be your Savior, but what’s next? In today’s message, Pastor Dion discusses how salvation is more than just accepting Jesus. Your salvation needs to be nurtured throughout your life. You do this by attending church, surrounding yourself with other believers, a...

Has your past ever come back to haunt you? Has your previous sinful nature created a barrier for you to share Christ? In today’s message, Pastor Dion discusses how God changes people’s lives. Jesus’ blood transforms every single person. He takes your old sinful nature and replaces it with something new. If your past has made it difficult to share the gospel, don’t give up. Jesus died for you; He h...

The world is full of sinful people. How did something so perfectly created by God turn into a sinful world? Have you ever thought about if God is so good, why is there evil in the world? Today Pastor Dion discusses how God can still be a good God with sin in the world. People choose for themselves to not believe in God. God does not condemn sinful people to hell. He came to save the world. Jesus f...