In Spirit & Truth

When difficult times come, many of us are quick to blame God. We act rashly and let our emotions get the best of us. Today, Pastor JD explains that although God is the author of your worst times, you can’t forget that He’s behind your best times. God is working everything for your good and you need to trust His timing.

With all the chaos going on in the world, do you find yourself getting ready or simply getting angry? While The Bible does have that famous verse, be angry and do not sin, it's important we stay focused. As Pastor JD will discuss in his Prophecy Update today, now is more important than ever to be ready for Jesus.

Many of us are all too familiar with the warning signs of the end times written in Paul's second letter to Timothy. However, many of us make the mistake of equating this to the world, rather than The Church. In today's Prophecy Update, Pastor JD points out that these warnings were speaking to The Church, not the world.

As believers and followers of Christ, it's imperative that we ask ourselves an important question. Is the world influencing us, or are we influencing the world? In today's Prophecy Update, Pastor JD reflects on the ever-increasing influence of the world on The Church, which has unfortunately made many believers lukewarm.

Feelings are different than facts. Sometimes it makes sense to make a decision based on gut feeling. But as Pastor JD shares in today's study, your relationship with the Father can't be based upon your feelings. Focus on the promises, fulfilled prophecy, and truth found in the Bible to ground your faith.

What's the longest you've gone without your phone? And that one time you lost your phone doesn't count. If you're like most smartphone users, you are hooked. But as Pastor JD points out in today's lesson, even your phone can come between you and God. If something has you, it's time to turn its power over to the Lord.

The guilt you feel for not being a good Christian isn't something that is taught in the Bible. Sure it's good to pray and read your Bible, but not doing so doesn't upset God. Pastor JD shares in today's message that your actions (or inaction) don't disappoint God. The only one winning is Satan, so free yourself of this guilt.

If you're a well-versed Bible student, particularly in the Book of Revelation, you're probably well aware of the warning signs of today. The push for globalism and a great reset should be enough on its own. In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD discusses several prophecies of Revelation that are coming to fruition.

Many of us are probably well aware of the state of our society, and societies abroad. It looks like an absolute collapse if we're to be honest. So what's causing it? In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD reflects on the rise of deception and division that Scripture warns is a deliberate sign of the end times.

While many of us would be quick to agree that it'd be more beneficial to be ready, rather than angry, we all too often let the state of the world anger us. In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD reflects on the ever-increasing decay of our world, while reminding us that we're called to always be ready.

When we hear the word “blessing,” we tend to focus on God blessing us rather than the other way around. But today, Pastor JD explains that we are also capable of blessing – and even ministering to – God. And just how do we do this? By being obedient to Him; obedience is more important to God than sacrifice.

While God wants us to remember His goodness towards us, the Enemy seeks to torment us by drawing our memory back to our failures. Today, Pastor JD challenges us to focus on God’s deeds rather than our own, because all too often we forget about God’s gracious miracles and instead ruminate on our own sin.

Today, Pastor JD shows us what it means when the Bible says that God has redeemed us. Jesus has paid our sin debt and has chosen to invest in us. He promises to take care of our needs, and He allows us to live free from fear because He is for us! We don’t need to worry, because our Creator has redeemed us!

In today's message, Pastor JD focuses on the last item on his list of the ten End Time prophetic words. This message reviews verses in the book of Revelation pointing to a genocidal de-population of the world. He reminds us that the rapture will happen soon and that witnessing for Christ is extremely important.

Today, Pastor JD continues looking at the list of ten End Time prophetic words. This message starts by looking at verses speaking of the abomination of desolation in the Jewish Temple. He then moves to verses that speak of the rise of the Anti-Christ and ends this message looking at verses about worldwide de-population.

Today, Pastor JD begins his list of ten prophetic words that are either fulfilled or very close to being fulfilled. At the top of the list is the fulfillment of Isaiah 66:8, which was fulfilled when Israel became a nation in one day. He ends this message by beginning to explain the fulfillment of verses that prophesy the rise of the Anti-Christ.

The Bible tells us that God disciplines His children. And today, Pastor JD shows that this truth is encouraging! God’s discipline validates that we are His children, and it will always be for our good! While we will undoubtedly face challenges in life, we can take heart, knowing that God is working for our good – even if it hurts for now.

Today, Pastor JD reminds us how spectacular God’s glory is. This glory is not to be trifled with by mortals – if we try to take glory for what only God has done, there will be consequences. God takes this very seriously, and all the glory belongs to Him alone. Our flesh will never glory in the presence of Christ.

It’s tempting to imagine Jesus as harsh towards His disciples. But, as Pastor JD shows us today, that’s not the picture given to us in the Bible. In fact, prophecies in the Old Testament point to a shockingly gentle Savior. And the Gospels show us a Christ who was so compassionate that children flocked to Him.

In Lukes's gospel, Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of His day, for not recognizing signs of the times, in which they lived. In today's Prophecy Update, Pastor JD points out that the signs of the times in which we live are nearly impossible to mistake. Not only are they clear, but they're also becoming increasingly more frequent.

Do you know a deep sleeper? Are you one yourself? You know, your head hits the pillow, the REM sleep kicks in and you're snoring away. You're dead to the world, completely oblivious to anything around you. In today's Prophecy update, Pastor JD warns us of the danger, of being in a spiritual state, of “deep sleep.”

Whatever you might think about being “woke”, the truth is, that the bible clearly teaches us as believers in Christ, that we should be awake. Pastor JD helps us to see in Today's Prophecy update, that God's word not only helps us to live for today but to prepare for tomorrow. Are you awake, and watching for Jesus' soon return?

We’ll get confused in our lives pretty often, I know that I do. But in today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us that confusion doesn’t come from God but from the enemy. If you ever find yourself all mixed up and confused, don’t blame God! God’s will is perfect and clear. The one who makes it confusing is Satan.

Sometimes, we let our worldly concerns take our attention away from God’s strength. But, in today’s message, Pastor JD challenges us to remember that comparing God to our little problems is almost insulting! No problem is too big or too little for God, so why should we wait to ask him for his guidance?

Have you ever thought that one of your struggles was too “little” to matter to God? In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us that God doesn’t tire, and doesn’t faint. So why then would such a small problem ever be too little for him? God can handle everything you throw at him, don’t ever let yourself think otherwise!

Is it ever hard for you to read through the prophecies in the old testament and struggle to understand why God would plan to have all the struggles and difficulties in store for those on this planet? Today, Pastor JD reminds us that these are to point us to God's glory, and ultimately, we face these times for our good.

The prophecies made thousands of years ago seem so distant and almost not able to be applied today. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The prophesies Pastor JD walks us through today so very clearly point us to a carefully laid out plan that God has made for this planet and all who are here.

Do you live as if you're in the last days on earth? It may not always be obvious, but the signs are all around us. Today, in his update, Pastor JD points us to many scriptures that clearly point us to the plans that God has for the earth as He prepares for His kingdom to become a reality for us. Stay alert, and stay close to God!

Sometimes the problems in our lives can distract us from God. But in today’s message, Pastor JD explains that doing so is the same as equating our problems to God Himself! And we all know that God is bigger than our worldly problems. So then why should ever we let our problems outweigh God’s own strength?

It’s not uncommon for us to ask for God’s help with the struggles of our lives. But, have you ever thought about asking God for help with the things He prepared for you? In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us of the importance of doing so! God promises challenges in our lives, so why not be prepared for them?

In today’s message, Pastor JD shares that we’re often the most vulnerable after those mountaintop experiences with the Lord. You get so excited about what God just did that you forget to keep your guard up. He shares that Satan takes advantage of your distraction and tries to make you stumble and fall.

While many of us are far too busy to be paying attention to every single detail of global events, we would do well to put in at least a little effort. As Pastor JD explains in his message today, the dense cluster of recent global events should be enough to sound the alarm for what The Bible describes as “watchers on the wall.”

Ever since the penning of the Book of Revelation, there have been countless speculations as to what the contents of the book truly mean. Perhaps more common of these is the vision of the statue, whose feet are a mixture of iron and clay. Be sure to stay tuned as Pastor JD will discuss this very passage of Scripture in light of today's events.

One might ask, just how exactly should we be encouraged by the growing severity of trials and tribulations as believers and followers of Christ. Well, as Pastor JD will discuss in his prophecy update today, it's by none other than the signs of these tribulations that we can look to the promise of our redemption from our Lord.

It can be easy to get so used to the blessings that God has given you that you forget that they were from the Lord…That they were His gift and provision for you. That’s the trap that King Hezekiah falls into in today’s passage. Pastor JD encourages you to stay humble and grateful, remembering that all you have is a gift from the Lord.

In the story of the tortoise and the hare, the hare’s confidence was his downfall. He was so sure of his ability to beat the tortoise that he lets his guard down, falls asleep, and loses the race. Well, today, Pastor JD says the same thing happened to King Hezekiah. His pride and lack of vigilance led him to make some poor decisions.

Your prayers matter. That’s what Pastor JD shares in today’s message. King Hezekiah doesn’t know what to do about the Assyrian army that’s coming up against them. So he runs to the Lord and he prays. You’ll see that it was because of his prayers that the Lord responded. God could answer because Hezekiah asked.

Things can sometimes feel helpless and dire in the world right now. But, as Pastor JD teaches today, believer, don’t despair. All that’s happening is pointing to the last days. Biblical prophecy is being fulfilled and world events indicate it could be any day that Jesus could return. Be ready and watchful and full of hope.

Sometimes, when you look at unbelievers in the world around you, they all seem to prosper, while you and other believers in Christ are suffering. And while it doesn’t seem fair, Pastor JD teaches today, that this is as good as it gets for the unbelievers. You, on the other hand, will experience God for all eternity in Heaven. Rejoice in that.

God promises that those who believe in Christ, though they may suffer in this world, will be kept and guarded by God until the end. And as Pastor JD teaches today, the persecutions and trials that believers go through are increasing in these last days, they will be brought through by God. It’s only a little while compared to eternity.

Today, Pastor JD encourages you to follow King Hezekiah’s example. When the circumstances of your life leave you feeling scared or uncertain…run to the Lord. Go to Him and ask Him to show you the way forward. As you pray, He’ll remind you of His character and promises and He’ll show you what to do next.

Today, Pastor JD looks at how the Assyrian king tried to stir up fear in the Israelites so they would surrender. He points out that Satan does this same thing to you. He’s trying his best to stir up fear so that he can defeat you. Pastor JD will walk you through the Israelite’s response and see how you can apply that to your life.

In today's message, Pastor JD will invite you to imagine the glory of the kingdom of Heaven. This world is not the home of any Christian, in heaven with the Father will be our eternal home... There will be no more pain or suffering, no more illness... Simply abiding in Jesus and singing His praises forevermore.

Choosing to follow Christ is a big commitment! So it makes sense that someone might not be ready for it immediately. But in today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us about the coming end times. While we may not know for sure whether it’s coming soon, it’s always a possibility; so why should one wait on their own salvation?

Choosing to follow Christ is a big commitment! So it makes sense that someone might not be ready for it immediately. But in today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us about the coming end times. While we may not know for sure whether it’s coming soon, it’s always a possibility; so why should one wait on their own salvation?

Sometimes, sharing the Gospel can be a scary thing! But in today’s message, Pastor JD challenges that idea by asking you what’s scarier; the thought of being laughed at, cut off, maybe even harmed. Or, knowing that someone you cared about wasn’t able to accept their salvation, and lost their own redeeming.

Everyone has had one or more of those times in life that are just downright awful. Between illness, job loss, or relational troubles, this world has its share of struggles for you to endure... And in today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that you don't have to endure any battle on your own, Jesus is by your side through it all.

In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you of the incredible gift of Christ's righteousness. Due to the sinful nature of humanity, you can never be made right with God on your own... But through the acceptance of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, His perfect blood is the atonement for all of your sins for all time.

In today's message, Pastor JD will share another perspective about the Holy Spirit... For many, you might think of the Holy Spirit as a giver of strength to overcome sin, and while that is 100% true... The Holy Spirit is also a giver of real and true joy and contentment when you live into the purpose God has for your life.

When we pray, we typically have an idea of how we would answer that prayer. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that, God’s ways are not our ways. He likes to work in impossible ways just to prove that it was Him doing it. When He doesn’t move how you expect Him to, it’s because He’s got something better in store.