In Spirit & Truth

Wars, rumors of wars, and natural disasters! Lately it seems these are all we hear about in the news on a regular basis. For the typical believer, these are nothing more than a reminder that our true home is with Christ. However, the more complacent we are in the world, the less we see these signs as such. In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD will encourage you to keep your eyes set on Christ as we draw near to His return.

Wars, rumors of wars, and natural disasters! Lately it seems these are all we hear about in the news on a regular basis. For the typical believer, these are nothing more than a reminder that our true home is with Christ. However, the more complacent we are in the world, the less we see these signs as such. In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD will encourage you to keep your eyes set on Christ as we draw near to His return.

With each passing administration it seems we hear more and more about a peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians. For many of us, our natural reaction is to perk up our end times ears in anticipation of the anti-christ. However, as Pastor JD will remind you in today's prophecy update, we as believers look forward to the coming of The Christ, which will gather His own before the Tribulation.

With each passing administration it seems we hear more and more about a peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians. For many of us, our natural reaction is to perk up our end times ears in anticipation of the anti-christ. However, as Pastor JD will remind you in today's prophecy update, we as believers look forward to the coming of The Christ, which will gather His own before the Tribulation.

What’s your first thought when you face an obstacle in life? Do you find yourself intimidated and ready to find an easier way or just give up? As Pastor JD encourages us in today’s message, when you’re a child of God, you should never live in fear. You have the God of the universe on your side and when He lights your path, nothing can stand in your way.

Emotions should never be the driving factor in your faith. There may be times you experience God’s presence and it touches you emotionally, but as Pastor JD explains in today’s message, if your faith is based on that, it will rise and fall depending on how life is at that moment, and you’ll miss out on the contentment that comes resolute faith.

Our Creator designed this world with purpose and order. As soon as He created it, He called it good. When Adam and Eve rebelled, it wasn’t because the rule was unfair, it’s because they were deceived into thinking it was. As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, God’s laws are given out of a deep love and desire to keep us from pain.

What does it mean to fear God? Do you feel like He’s an angry Father, just watching for your failures and waiting for a chance to punish you? As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, God is a loving, compassionate Father. He sacrificed so much for you, and your sin only makes Him angry because He’s angry over what it’s doing to you.

With so much happening in our world today, it's crucial that we continue to put our hope and trust in the right direction. As conservative Christians, do we hope that Donald Trump is elected in 2020...yes. BUT, we simply cannot put our hope and trust in him or the outcome of elections. Our ONLY hope is in the return of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ!

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.

It can be a struggle to follow God’s will. You may find yourself over-analyzing and beating yourself up over every misstep, especially when it leads to adversity, but as Pastor JD explains in today’s message, those trials are an important part of God’s will for you. It’s not usually punishment, but an opportunity to grow closer to Him.

So often our conversations with God are almost entirely petition and very little praise. As Pastor JD points out in today’s message, throughout Psalm 119 very little is requested of God. It is primarily a song of praise. You should make a point to do that in your own prayer life. Set aside time to simply praise God and thank Him for all He’s done.

This life can throw some pretty hard curveballs. You will easily find yourself overwhelmed when you try to face the world, your flesh, and Satan on your own. But, as Pastor JD encourages us in today’s message, there is good news. Jesus Christ is the one going to bat for you and nothing or no one is a match for Him.

Who has the final word in your life? Is it your tough circumstances? Is it the enemy who seeks to destroy? Or is it God? As Pastor JD challenges us in today’s message, instead of allowing those situations to determine whether you praise God, choose to praise Him anyways and you will experience a wonderful transformation in how you see the world.

Wars, rumors of wars, and natural disasters! Lately it seems these are all we hear about in the news on a regular basis. For the typical believer, these are nothing more than a reminder that our true home is with Christ. However, the more complacent we are in the world, the less we see these signs as such. In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD will encourage you to keep your eyes set on Christ as we draw near to His return.

With each passing administration it seems we hear more and more about a peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians. For many of us, our natural reaction is to perk up our end times ears in anticipation of the anti-christ. However, as Pastor JD will remind you in today's prophecy update, we as believers look forward to the coming of The Christ, which will gather His own before the Tribulation.

The life of a believer is anything but easy. As Pastor JD points out in today’s message, it’s because of your faith and the way that God wants to use you that you are facing such hardship. It’s completely counterintuitive, but you can have joy in the midst of those trials as you fully rely on Christ to carry you and accomplish His will through you.

God has gone to great lengths for you, and He continues to do so. You may have a hard time seeing it in the midst of your trials. You may even start to blame God and grow angry, but as Pastor JD encourages us in today’s message, God allows those situations as an opportunity for you to grow in your reliance on Him.

Are you spending time with people who push you closer to God or draw you away? As Pastor JD continues our study of today’s rich passage in Psalms, he reminds us of how essential it is to surround yourself with good company. This doesn’t mean you should avoid the wicked, but if that’s who you’re surrounded by, they will pull you down.

The Word of the Lord gives you hope. When storms of life come, remember that He is victorious. He is the all-powerful and almighty God who is capable of calming storms with a single breath. In today’s message, Pastor JD encourages you to never give up and never lose hope. The Lord has given you promises to keep His Word.

With every day that passes as we wait for Christ’s return, it’s easy to get comfortable in this place, and your focus shifts from watching the horizon to all the temporary things of this life. As Pastor JD warns in today’s message, that’s exactly what our enemy wants. Christ’s return grows more and more imminent every day, and it’s crucial that you are ready and waiting.

When you are called by God, it is important to remember the word that He gave you. When the enemy stands at the door and knocks, trying to push you off course, remember the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor JD tells his personal testimony. He weathered many trials as he pursued God’s calling. His advice is stand firm in the Lord!

We do not always understand God’s Word and His calling. However, in today’s message, Pastor JD reminds you that in your lack of understanding is exactly where God wants you to be. He wants you to lean on Him. When you are at the end of yourself, the Bible says you will be given the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. 

The time to be immersed and studying the Word of God is during times of calm. When you are at rest with God, you should be preparing for the next trial of life. As Pastor JD explains today, this life is not easy. God did not promise an existence free of storms, but He did promise to walk alongside you in the rain with an umbrella!

As Pastor JD addresses in today’s message, the recent highly publicized renunciations of faith by some well-known figures within the Church are an incredibly sad reflection of a broader movement amongst many who have been raised in Christianity. Many churches have encouraged this shaky faith by neglecting to stand fast in the Word of God.

As Pastor JD addresses in today’s message, the recent highly publicized renunciations of faith by some well-known figures within the Church are an incredibly sad reflection of a broader movement amongst many who have been raised in Christianity. Many churches have encouraged this shaky faith by neglecting to stand fast in the Word of God.

Being in the Word of God leads you to a pure life and away from sin. In today’s message, Pastor JD cautions you that sin keeps you from the Bible. When you are living a life apart from God, it is harder to recognize that you need Him in your life. Where are you getting your contentment and fulfillment? If not from God, then turn back to the Bible.

One of the most amazing aspects of our faith is that when we accept Christ, our body becomes a temple for The Holy Spirit. On the other hand, this should be quite the sobering reality when it comes to the choices we make. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, whatever we subject our mind and body to, we likewise subject The Spirit. 

How would you describe your evangelism or witnessing techniques? Are you soft spoken, eager to listen and understanding? Or would you say you're quick to speak, slow to listen and overall filled with anger? In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that it's the love and grace of God that draws people to Him, not wrath and fury.

What do you believe about the Word of God? Do you believe that it binds you or brings freedom? In today’s message, Pastor JD encourages you that the Word of God is truth. A life without truth is a life without hope or meaning. So being in the Word of God brings freedom, encouragement and guidance. Be in His Word and be free. 

Many of us find it unthinkable that Israel was supposed to be a blessing to the nations, yet they looked down upon gentiles. On the other hand, how many of us have been guilty of looking down upon non believers? In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that as believers, we're not to condemn the lost, but to reach out to them in love.

Pastor JD concludes his prophecy update today by explaining how Jesus came to pay your debt. It’s as if you were in court accused of a crime, which you were, in fact guilty of. When the judge announced the guilty verdict, Jesus walked in. Fully God and fully man. He voluntarily took on your punishment and you were free to go. He will be your Savior and Lord if you accept this gift.

Today’s prophecy update concerns the spirit of fear. As Christians, we are told very clearly in the Bible that we are not given over to a spirit of fear. However, Pastor JD points out that in the end times people will be fearful. And this is what we see in our world today. One of Satan’s weapons is fear. Do not be fearful. Turn to the Lord and be eager for His return. 

How pleasing would you say your faith is to God? Do you only trust Him in the small day to day areas of life? Or are you really counting on Him in the midst life's biggest challenges and struggles? In today's message, Pastor JD will teach you the importance of trusting God before the trials of life hit, knowing that He'll faithfully deli

Have you ever received crystal clear instruction from The Lord only to find yourself doubting how it'll come to pass? Well, you can rest assured in knowing that God doesn't hold it against you. In today's message, Pastor JD will teach you that while God is indeed understanding, we have no reason not to trust the Savior of our souls.

Have you ever completely freaked out over a situation only to look back at it in awe of how God resolved it, only to freak out over the next situation? In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the feeble strength of our faith and how God delivers us time and time again, despite our lack of faith and trust in Him.

Many of us were probably caught off guard the first time we ever heard or read that we're to “fear God” as believers. However, as Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, this fear is one of reverence, awe, and admiration. In his study, you'll learn the true definition of what it means to fear The Lord.

It's easy to grow impatient as the Lord tarries. You can’t understand why He doesn’t just come back and pull His bride out of this world with all of it’s pain. As Pastor JD reminds us in today’s message, while you may long for Christ’s return – and you should – don’t lose sight of your mission. Every day that passes is another opportunity for grace to be extended to a new soul. 

Are you growing tired of waiting for Christ’s return? In today’s update, Pastor JD addresses “End-Times Fatigue”. Day after day, we hear news of yet another event or occurrence that speaks to the closeness of the Rapture of believers. It seems like it could happen any day, but every day that it doesn’t is another day full of pain and strife, and the waiting can be very hard.

How pleasing would you say your faith is to God? Do you only trust Him in the small day to day areas of life? Or are you really counting on Him in the midst life's biggest challenges and struggles? In today's message, Pastor JD will teach you the importance of trusting God before the trials of life hit, knowing that He'll faithfully deliver.

Have you ever received crystal clear instruction from The Lord only to find yourself doubting how it'll come to pass? Well, you can rest assured in knowing that God doesn't hold it against you. In today's message, Pastor JD will teach you that while God is indeed understanding, we have no reason not to trust the Savior of our souls.

Have you ever completely freaked out over a situation only to look back at it in awe of how God resolved it, only to freak out over the next situation? In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the feeble strength of our faith and how God delivers us time and time again, despite our lack of faith and trust in Him. 

Many of us were probably caught off guard the first time we ever heard or read that we're to “fear God” as believers. However, as Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, this fear is one of reverence, awe, and admiration. In his study, you'll learn the true definition of what it means to fear The Lord.

In our current political age, our words speak so loud and they’re hateful to one another. As a church, we’re meant to be united with one another, not separated due to political stances. Pastor JD reminds us today that we’re called to share the gospel and our testimonies. You never know whether you’re planting a seed, watering it, or bringing in the harvest.

Today, Pastor JD hones in on 19 things that will mark some of the last moments of world history. He discusses how the political age we are in is full of hate against one another – which is exactly what Satan has been working towards. Our war is not against flesh and blood, but rather against principalities and the powers of darkness.

As easy as it might be for us to bag on Israel for their constant cycle of sin, hardship, repent, it's important that we recognize what's taking place. The unmerited, merciful favor of God. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the richness of mercy and grace that The Lord provides, no matter how many times we fall short. 

Many of us would be quick to agree that it's much easier to praise God in times of prosperity, well being, and good health. However, as soon as we're hit with trials, we're often quick to forget how good He is. In today's message, Pastor JD will encourage you to remember the goodness of God even in the times of hardship and struggle.

Perhaps one of the more common struggles we share as the Body of Christ is our ability to quickly judge Israel while forgetting our own sinful nature. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, it's important that we steer clear from such an attitude of haughtiness, lest we become proud and boastful. 

Character, story, once upon a time. These words are commonly used as descriptors whenever a work of fiction is either being crafted or told. As Pastor JD suggests in his message today, we as believers would do well to refrain from such words when referring to God's Word. In his study, you'll learn the importance of referencing Scripture as history, rather than a mere story.

The earth is groaning and tired. It was created to be beautiful and good, but it has bore the brunt of man’s wickedness for thousands of years, and as Pastor JD warns in today’s message, the earthquakes that California just experienced, as well as many others around the world, are increasing in frequency and intensity just as Scripture warns they will as the day of Christ’s return approaches.