In Spirit & Truth

While many of us might think of legalism as having been a problem that was exclusive to the early Church, the reality is that it's alive and well today. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, legalism is not only an attack against the finished work of the Cross, but it's also one of the quickest ways to rob us of hope, joy, and assurance.

Pastor JD reminds us today how important it is to keep our selfish-ness in check. It’s easy to forget that other people have lives and pains all their own. We get so caught up in ourselves that we don’t concern ourselves with others. Stop comparing yourself to anyone else; your standard should be Christ. Pride yourself in your humility.

For some the way that Pastor JD closes each Prophecy Update might be considered “old news”. You've probably heard the Gospel message many times. I can promise you...you won't feel that way after hearing today's message. Pastor JD shares some deeply moving testimonies of how God is using the simple ABC's of the Gospel presentation to change lives!

Like any normal person, I'm sure you've experienced some hopelessness in your life. When things become difficult and the pressures of life increase, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Today Pastor JD will remind you that you have HOPE in Jesus Christ. You'll learn today that the return of Jesus Christ is our GREATEST hope as His followers.

What have you done today that holds eternal value? As Pastor JD will remind us in today’s message, instead of being something that lies at the back of your mind, serving Jesus should be your top priority. This life is just a vapor in light of eternity. The temporary, fleeting pleasures of this world should take second place to your calling to glorify God.

You may have a hard time understanding why God allows hardship in your life. This is a common struggle. Shouldn’t He protect and shelter you if He loves you? As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, it’s often in the midst of those trials that you will experience the love and peace of God in a way you never would have if life were easy.

If only we could find that peace and confidence we see on display in Paul and James. To be in the midst of trials we can’t even imagine: imprisoned, persecuted and under the threat of death, yet, as Pastor JD points out in today’s message, they had peace, and even joy in knowing that they were right where God wanted them to be.

You can’t even come close to imagining the love that God has for you. Satan does his best to convince you that God just puts up with you, and if you just give Him the excuse, He’s ready to smite you. But, as Pastor JD explains in today’s message, God doesn’t just love you – He likes you and wants to have intimacy with you. He went to great lengths to make that possible.

Whether it’s your spouse, children, friends, coworkers or even your enemies, prayer has a way of transforming your attitude as well as theirs. As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, often times you may go to your knees, frustrated with that person, just for God to reveal that the problem is in your heart more than theirs.

I know this goes without saying, but each day that passes we are one day closer to the return of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ! Once again, Pastor JD shows how the global unrest speaks to this. Believer's in China are rising up, people are exiting the California...God is calling us to love in these last days...no matter what...He's calling us to love those around us.

If you're a math person listening today...you'll love this. Today Pastor JD shares that Jesus fulfilled many prophecies. A mathematician created a real world scenario that represents the odds of Jesus fulfilling just eight of the many prophecies. It would be like covering the state of Texas with silver dollars...then sending a person out and asking them to pick the one you've marked...ON THE VERY FIRST TRY!!!

You have been gifted with a supernatural ability. When you pray, your voice is heard by the Creator of the universe. Not only does He hear you – He listens and acts. As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, one of the main ways that God acts is by altering your heart and replacing your fleshly impulses with righteous inclinations.

Many believers want the joy of the Lord without any effort on their part. As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, that’s not how it works as we walk in this broken world. It takes commitment on your part. If you want to receive His peace and joy, you have to take the time to plug in to Him through prayer and studying His Word.

God never promised you happiness. As Pastor JD will remind us in today’s message, happiness is a shallow emotional response to the pleasures of life. When you trust in God, you receive something so much better. You receive joy. Joy is a deep contentment that transcends even the worst circumstances.

Do you know how to be victorious in a spiritual battle? Today, Pastor JD teaches you through his message, that the way to be victorious in a spiritual battle is to praise God and proclaim the Word of God. God's desire is for you to walk in the victory that He has already given to you. With Christ in you, you are more than a conqueror!

The statistics show that so called “natural disasters” have been greatly increasing over the years. The correlation with the nation of Israel and her sovereignty is uncanny! It's almost like there's a Creator of the Universe that is divinely allowing things to happen to communicate with us! Of course, as followers of Jesus, we know that this is 100% true.

The most recent victory by our brave men and women in our armed forces is a stunning blow to ISIS. A major player in the ISIS leadership has been killed in a secret operation. Abu-Bakar-El-Bagdahi has lead ISIS since 2010. This is yet another important piece in the the pursuit of peace in the middle east.

Do you feel overcome with anxiety and are worried about how God will provide? As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he reminds you that you are precious to God and God will take care of you. If God is faithful to provide for the flowers and the birds, He is even more trustworthy to provide for you. Place all your trust in Him!

David wrote Psalm 145 in response to how well he knew God. In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to write your own Psalm 145. What would it say about God? Would it be filled with praises about what God has done for you? Or would you not have much to say because you don’t know God very well?

It’s so easy to take the blessings that God has given to you for granted. In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to follow David’s example in this Psalm - stop what you’re doing and take the time to thank God and praise God for all of the things that He has done for you.

For some the way that Pastor JD closes each Prophecy Update might be considered “old news”. You've probably heard the Gospel message many times. I can promise you...you won't feel that way after hearing today's message. Pastor JD shares some deeply moving testimonies of how God is using the simple ABC's of the Gospel presentation to change lives!

Like any normal person, I'm sure you've experienced some hopelessness in your life. When things become difficult and the pressures of life increase, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Today Pastor JD will remind you that you have HOPE in Jesus Christ. You'll learn today that the return of Jesus Christ is our GREATEST hope as His followers.

Satan wants you to focus your attention on things that are not important or are possibly even lies instead of focusing on God. In today’s sermon, Pastor JD will encourage you to follow David’s leading and purposefully turn your attention away from people or things that are distracting you and turn your focus to God.

Today, Pastor JD will remind you that when you are overwhelmed with the cares of this world, you need to remember how God provided for you in the past and be encouraged to know that God will take care of you now. Remember that sometimes God provides for you in unexpected ways. Be patient, God’s timing is always perfect!

In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to go straight to God before you try to figure out your problems on your own or share them with others. You don’t have to explain your circumstances to God, just bring your burdens to Him and be comforted that God knows what you’re going through and how it’s going to end.

How do you get Satan to flee? Praise the name of Jesus! In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches that when you proclaim the name of Jesus out loud, the enemy has to flee. Satan can't stand it when you sing or speak praises to Jesus. When you feel attacked spiritually, worship unto Jesus and the enemy will have to leave you!

Just like David was a man after God’s own heart, Pastor JD in today’s message, will encourage you to live your life in line with God’s heart. Pastor JD will explain that to live your life in line with God’s heart means that instead of following your first inclination to do what you want to do, you choose to follow God and do what God wants you to do.

One of the regular parts of the Mid East Prophecy Update each week is the ABC's of the Gospel. Though you might have been saved decades ago, this simple, yet profound reminder is one that you can use to share God's love with those around you. Perhaps you should grab a piece of paper and a pencil and jot some notes down today. God WILL use it this week in your life!

At the time that this prophecy update was shared...Syria had recently been invaded by Turkey. This is yet another indicator of the times we are living in. Today Pastor JD will spend some time talking about this most recent event, focusing on Isaiah chapter seventeen and it's near fulfillment. The important thing to remember is that today is one day closer to the LORD's return.

It is easy to allow anxiety to take over our hearts and minds, especially with all the worldly distractions surrounding us. In today’s message with Pastor JD we will learn about how David reaches out to the Lord with humility and asks Him to reveal any wicked ways in his heart. We too can pray this prayer and the Lord will set us free.

The love God has for us is different from the love we have for others. It’s not based on feelings or emotions, but It’s a perfect, unconditional love. This is an amazing gift because He knows us deeply and yet still loves us. In today’s message with Pastor JD, we will learn about the ways in which God loves us despite our failures.

How comforting is it to know that the Lord is always with us. He is aware of our every thought even before we think it, He knows us better than we know ourselves. In today’s message with Pastor JD, we learn that the Lord is not only an all-knowing God but He is an all-present God as well. He is always with us.

Are you going through life leaning on your own strength? God never forces Himself on us, but instead waits patiently for us to reach out to Him. In today’s message with Pastor JD, we are reminded that God helps the helpless, not the proud. Humbly cry out to the Lord and He will rescue you.

Lately it seems as though all we hear about in the media is “crisis this, crisis that!” “it's the end of the world!” And on and on it goes. However, as Pastor JD will remind us in his prophecy update today, The LORD is in control! In his study, you'll learn that no matter how much panic man might try to induce, everything has a perfect timing, and that timing is God's alone.

Lately it seems as though all we hear about in the media is “crisis this, crisis that!” “it's the end of the world!” And on and on it goes. However, as Pastor JD will remind us in his prophecy update today, The LORD is in control! In his study, you'll learn that no matter how much panic man might try to induce, everything has a perfect timing, and that timing is God's alone.

It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of sin, after all it’s our human nature. If you’re feeling discouraged by the grip of sin in your life, remember that you don’t have to stay there. As Pastor JD teaches us in today’s message, the Lord is merciful, all you have to do is seek Him and He will set you free from the bondage of sin.

God doesn't shout to His people. Instead, He speaks softly, calmly, but still with great authority. You need to listen for God's voice in your life! Today Pastor JD will be encouraging you to set aside the distractions of the world around you and actively listen for the sound of your Creator's quiet and comforting voice!

God doesn't shout to His people. Instead, He speaks softly, calmly, but still with great authority. You need to listen for God's voice in your life! Today Pastor JD will be encouraging you to set aside the distractions of the world around you and actively listen for the sound of your Creator's quiet and comforting voice!

In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us what a privilege it is to pray. Pray for the unsaved, pray for those in crisis, pray for the nations. Just pray! If not us, who? If not here, where? If not now, when? Jesus Christ hears our prayers and cares about what is happening to us and to others. Never cease in prayer. Give everything to the Lord and be part of His greater plan!

In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us what a privilege it is to pray. Pray for the unsaved, pray for those in crisis, pray for the nations. Just pray! If not us, who? If not here, where? If not now, when? Jesus Christ hears our prayers and cares about what is happening to us and to others. Never cease in prayer. Give everything to the Lord and be part of His greater plan!

Does it seem impossible to obtain a calm, peaceful life? Too often we allow pride, selfish ambition and “why questions” to get in the way of living the life God intended. In today’s message with Pastor JD, we will dive into Psalms 131 and learn practical ways to live a peaceful life. After all, lasting peace only comes from the Lord.

You are free from the dominion of sin. You will still face temptation as you follow Christ – Christ Himself faced temptation after all – but as Pastor JD encourages us in today’s message, you are no longer subject to a pattern of being defeated and enslaved by it. You can live in that freedom and joy by simply surrendering yourself fully to Jesus.

Have you ever gone through a difficult time and wondered where God was in the midst of it? He uses those experiences in our lives to refine and shape us to be more like Him. Pastor JD teaches us in today’s message that we become more like Christ as we seek and worship Him.

When you think of the book of Psalms, your first thought may be of a wistful, green meadow with a babbling brook. This is a deceptive image. As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, the Psalms were not penned amidst ideal circumstances. They often came out of a very troubled heart that was seeking rest and strength in the Lord.

Satan doesn’t care about our stuff. He cares primarily about hurting God in whatever way he can. As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, if Satan can rob you of the joy of the Lord, he is dealing a blow to God’s heart. Ultimately, God has already won the war, but He desires for us to live abundantly in His joy and peace right here and now.

At the time that Pastor JD shared this Prophecy Update, the elections for prime minister in Israel were only days away and the results were unknown. The crucial thing we must keep in mind when considering these sorts of political changes is that we simply can't place our hope and trust in politicians. Our ONLY hope is in the return of Jesus Christ.

You can approach the throne of Grace with boldness. God is slow to anger and quick to show mercy. He doesn’t begrudgingly help you, but, as Pastor JD explains in today’s message, He is eager to extend His loving arms. Even when you’ve messed up – especially when you’ve messed up, and you realize your need for Him, He is ready and waiting for you.

Due to the magnitude of what the New Testament teaches us about Jesus and His fulfillment of the Law, believers sometimes have the tendency to discount the value of the Old Testament. But, as Pastor JD reminds us in today’s message, Jesus, being one with God, was present and active from the very beginning and He shows up all throughout the Old Testament.

Our God is compassionate and wise. He understand what you need much better than you can. As Pastor JD points out in today’s message, you deserve death and pain for your rebellion against God, but because in His mercy, He spares you from it. And He goes even further in His grace – offering you salvation and an intimate relationship with Him.

Many of us like to try to step in and do battle for the Lord. While this tendency may be rooted in some stoic sense of pride, not wanting to need God’s help, it’s harmful to your faith. As Pastor JD examines this beautiful Psalm in today’s message, he reminds us that the battle is the Lord’s and you need to let go of your pride and let Him fight for you.