In Spirit & Truth

What comes to mind when you hear the word “fasting”? Fasting can be a fantastic way to focus your energy on God and what He has for you. But, so often, we use fasting incorrectly, hindering us from God. Today, in his message, Pastor JD encourages us to fast in a Godly manner that will draw us close!

Do your actions communicate love for God? Or would you say that your efforts are 100% selfish and for your benefit? When your heart is entirely given to God, your motivations change to reflect Him and not yourself! How wonderful! Today, in his message, Pastor JD calls you to a fully committed relationship with God!

When you've been caught in sin are you tempted to make excuses or sweep it under the rug to not have to deal with your sin? God wants to teach us and grow us through our shortcomings. Today, in his message, Pastor JD helps us to face our problems head on and to see them as a training tool from God.

Many believe they can get into Heaven simply by being a good person… pastors included! But isn’t that an idea that we came up with ourselves? There’s no truth behind it at all. Today, Pastor JD reminds us of the sobering fact that no one will enter Heaven unless they have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Do you want to know the truth, regardless of how it makes you feel? Not everyone can relate; many would prefer to hear what they want, even if it’s untrue. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that this is a sign of the last days, both bitter and sweet; we don’t want anyone to turn away from Christ, but we also yearn for His return.

The Bible forewarns us of a time when people will disregard the truth in favor of their opinions and personal beliefs. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that currently, the majority of people don’t believe in the Bible exclusively but rather in a mashup to include personal preferences. Where are we, if not living in the end times?

Do you live as if Christ is coming for you today? Do you have days where you live only for yourself or others? The temptation is accurate, and the return of Christ can seem so far off, but the reality is that it could be at any moment! Today, in his message, Pastor JD will encourage you to live as if today were your last!

All followers of Christ have been given the resources to build their lives on a firm foundation. That foundation is scripture! All scripture is directly from God, and we would be foolish not to utilize it. As Pastor JD continues his message today, do a little self-reflecting. Have you built your life upon God's foundation?

Do you ever feel like you're just missing something? Maybe you've thought, "If I just had blank, I'd be happy." Have you ever considered feeling like you're lacking because you're lacking God? Today, Pastor JD shows us that scripture says God will fill and satisfy you.

Pastor JD shares that the most important thing about someone is whether they are lost or saved. Unfortunately, though, social media makes it so easy to believe the lie that other things hold more value than a person’s eternal destiny. You must cling to the truth and stand firm against deception and division.

Have you ever heard the saying, "if something is free, then you’re the product?” Well, today, Pastor JD explores how this proves true regarding social media. You’ll see how the goal is to get your attention and keep you scrolling. But it’s more than just that. They want to change what you do and how you think.

You can’t live in this culture without hearing about social media. Hashtags, gifs, and snaps have become part of how people communicate in this world. But is it all good? Today, Pastor JD invites you to look at social media through the lens of end-times prophecy. You might be surprised to see how big of a role it has!

Do you ever feel like you're just missing something? Maybe you've thought, "If I just had blank, I'd be happy." Have you ever considered feeling like you're lacking because you're lacking God? Today, Pastor JD shows us that scripture says God will fill and satisfy you.

It was for our sins that Jesus went to the cross. He was killed so that everybody may have eternal life through Him. Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that Jesus died for you! Whether you've been saved before or not, God has brought you this message for a reason, so tune in to what He's trying to tell you.

Sharing Jesus is great, but you have to be careful while doing so. You can't deny that parts of scripture are complex or convicting to read, but in today's message, Pastor JD wants you to know that it's a disservice to the cross itself to water down the gospel. We have the Bible for a reason, so let's use it!

Give sin an inch, and it will take a mile. When you tolerate sin, it starts to look normal. Pastor JD warns today of the dangers of giving in slack, even if it's just once. When you look at sin as normal, and it doesn't look so repulsive anymore, you're in a dangerous place to let yourself slide into its bondage.

When you're strapping down something with a ratchet strap, each pull of the handle makes its grip tighter and tighter. The grip of sin is something similar. Today, Pastor JD's going to show you that the more you let sin into your life, the tighter its grip on you becomes, and each time it tightens, the harder it is to escape.

Don't let sin and the influence of the Devil creep into your life. You can put a frog in water and start it to boil until it dies, and it won't ever notice the temperature increasing. Today, Pastor JD will show you that sin is the same way. What starts small can slowly become much more severe without you even noticing!

The intention of your heart matters when you use Jesus in a conversation. If you are sharing the good news of Christ with someone, the conversation will change; but why then, do so many use God's name in vain without effect? As Pastor JD will teach you today, it all comes down to the speaker's heart.

Most of us with kids know what Pastor JD is talking about. Even if our kids are needy, make messes, or do things against us, we still want the best for them and will love them despite it all. How much more can our perfect heavenly Father love us as his children?

The Apostle Paul wrote, “what can separate us from the love of God?”. It's a common mistake to believe that something we do can cause God to love us less. Pastor JD reminds us today that it's just not the case! NOTHING can separate us; not even our sin could hold him back from loving us!

We often look at humans and think of all the ways we could improve our makeup. But humans are special because we were created by God; He loves us exactly the way we are. Pastor JD reminds us today that – even though people think they can improve us with technology – we’re perfect because we’re exactly how God made us.

Technology is a wonderful thing; it offers so many opportunities and innovations. But today, Pastor JD reminds us just how dangerous it can be in the wrong hands. Being so close to the end times, we – as believers – can’t be caught unaware; we need to be anticipating what the Bible has told us to expect in our day.

We mostly think of the rapture of the church as some far-off event that won’t even happen in our lifetime, but today, Pastor JD reminds us just how close we are. There are events scheduled for next year that – according to Bible prophecy – won’t happen until the tribulation period. Is it possible to be so close??

Is your “default” to believe that God has rejected you when hard times come? Or do you default to knowing that God will never leave or forsake you in your trial? Today Pastor JD will challenge us to remember the depth of God's love for each of us and to combat any lie that would say otherwise.

Sometimes God delivers us from our tough circumstances... and sometimes, He walks with us through them. Have you ever wondered why He does, what He does? Pastor JD will show us that in everything that God does, He demonstrates his love to us and those around us, that all of us will know him, and give him glory!

Where do we get the idea that God's love is based on our performance? Pastor JD will share with us today, that God's love for us is NOT conditional, it knows no bounds! The narrative told through the pages of the Bible contains an incomparable love story... God loves you more than you can know!

We often look at humans and think of all the ways we could improve our makeup. But humans are special because we were created by God; He loves us exactly the way we are. Pastor JD reminds us today that – even though people think they can improve us with technology – we’re perfect because we’re exactly how God made us.

Technology is a wonderful thing; it offers so many opportunities and innovations. But today, Pastor JD reminds us just how dangerous it can be in the wrong hands. Being so close to the end times, we – as believers – can’t be caught unaware; we need to be anticipating what the Bible has told us to expect in our day.

We mostly think of the rapture of the church as some far-off event that won’t even happen in our lifetime, but today, Pastor JD reminds us just how close we are. There are events scheduled for next year that – according to Bible prophecy – won’t happen until the tribulation period. Is it possible to be so close??

The divinity and humanity of Jesus will probably always be difficult to understand. How is it possible that Jesus was fully God and fully man? Pastor JD will share today, why it is important that Jesus struggled with the same things that are common to all of us, and how it was that he overcame temptation.

When we accept Jesus as our Lord, we are giving him permission to do what he sees is best in our lives. He takes us through a process of refining, and quite often, it's not a pleasant experience. Pastor JD has this encouragement today, God is good, and everything he does is in love, for our benefit and his glory!

Have you ever felt God leading you to do something, and then things didn't go the way you'd expected? Pastor JD will help us to understand today, that God's way of doing things will often lead us through difficult circumstances, not as a punishment, but as a part of our journey of faith and trust in Him!

In Today’s message as Pastor JD concludes his message and prophetic update, we are reminded evermore of our need for the Gospel. Salvation. It is as simple as ABC. Admit you’re a sinner. Believe Jesus is Lord. Call upon his name to be saved!

In today’s message, as Pastor JD continues with his thoughts about this prophetic update, we are reminded how important it is that we are not deceived. Satan is often referred to as the father of lies. His whole objective is to get our eyes off Jesus with deception, lies, and distractions. We must stay alert and diligent!

In today’s Message, Pastor JD will be remembering the events of September 11th, 2001. As we join him in remembering this day, also remember the need that we all have for being rescued – not by people, but by Jesus. As we see the brokenness of this world we are reminded that Jesus came and overcame this world!

Do you ever take credit for something that God has done? No? Look at everything around you, your job, family, home, where you live... is that because of you? Or because of God? Pastor JD will challenge us to shift our perspective today, and challenge us to open our eyes to everything that God has done, is doing, and will do!

Paul, in Romans, said to “not think more highly of ourselves than we ought”, and Pastor JD shows us today, that the pride of Babylon came before its fall. It's important to keep our pride in check. When we believe that we are well established, and in control of our destinies, a fall will come to help us see the truth clearly.

It can be easy to shake your head at the repetitive disobedience of the nation of Israel throughout the Bible. You might think “How can they be so blind?!” Well, Pastor JD will help us see today, that we are in no better position. How often do you lose sight of God, instead focusing on things the world has to offer?

Are you ready to be an outcast for Jesus? In today’s Prophecy Update, Pastor JD talks about how we as Christians are becoming outcasts in society because we are followers of Jesus. But we must keep the Lord as our foundation. No matter our situation, as long as we put our trust in Him, He will always provide.

Are you easily deceived? Every single person is tempted, even Jesus was tempted. How do we recognize what comes from the Lord, and what is from Satan? In today’s prophecy update, Pastor JD talks about the signs that we should look out for when trying to decide whether something is from the Lord.

Christ is coming sooner than you think, and the signs are all around us. Do you recognize the signs of Jesus’ return? In today’s prophecy update, Pastor JD talks about what to look out for once Jesus returns. The world will be a dark place before Jesus returns, but the signs are all laid out in Revelation.

As Christians, when God doesn’t answer our prayers, it’s easy to feel the need to take matters into our own hands. Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that God’s timing will always be perfect and you need to be patient. He always hears your prayers and delivers when the time is right. Let Him do miraculous things in your life.

Have you ever been in a situation so difficult that all hope was lost? Have you ever been in a rut only to find frustration when you can’t overcome it? Today, Pastor JD explains that God will always come through for you. When you’re at your lowest, He will always show up. Give your life to God and feel security like never before.

When life is going well, it’s easy to pat ourselves on the back and put ourselves above others. Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that God’s love is for everyone and you need to humbly accept it. Don’t put others down when life is going well, accept His love for you, and show it to everyone around you.

When life feels out of control and it seems like everything is dark and gloomy, don't lose hope! God is there and He loves you! He loves you so much that He sent His only Son to die for YOU so that YOU can have hope and a future! Today, in his update, Pastor JD reminds us of the gospel in spite of all the darkness around us!

Do you feel Christ coming for you? Do you feel that He is oh so near to His return? He is! The signs are all around us! Today, in his update, Pastor JD points us to how close the end could be, that the rapture of the church is at hand! Are you ready? Are you anticipating Jesus coming for you? It's so close!

Do you long for the return of Christ? Do you live as though He were coming today, or do you live like you've got some time? The reality is that it could be ANYDAY now! Today, in his update, Pastor JD reminds you to keep a watchful eye, to stay alert and ready! Jesus is coming soon and He's coming for you!

As Christians, we know we are saved through Jesus, but do we truly let faith guide our lives? Today, Pastor JD explains that you can’t stop at grace and need to emphasize the faith in your life. Without faith, His grace won’t save you on its own. Believe in the unseen and let God do miraculous things by accepting his grace through faith.

Have you ever truly considered how wonderfully made you are? Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that you are made in God’s perfect image. Give your life to Him and be renewed in your spirit. Your body will fail you, but God never will. Let His creation be a sign of how beautiful and perfect He is to you in your life.