In Spirit & Truth

The recent events that Pastor JD brings into focus in today’s update are yet another clear sign that we are approaching the end of the age. Day in and day out, you hear rumors and threats of war, news of earth quakes, fires, floods, and atrocities committed at the hands of men. It’s not a time to be complacent. It’s time to be actively seeking God and spreading His Truth.

If the Lord is all knowing, why then do we need to make our requests known to Him? As Pastor JD points out in today's message, the answer is because of what it does to you! Of course, the Lord knows what you will say before you say it, but when you present your requests to the Lord through prayer, it changes you.

Today Pastor JD teaches that you'll never be satisfied here in this life. You will only be satisfied by the Lord in eternal life. You were not created for this life but eternal life with the Lord Almighty. Remember this when you face trials and tribulation, this life is not the end, there is so much more to come, which in turn will make today's struggles bearable.

Just as David was known as someone who was after God’s own heart, can others say this of you? The more you get to know God, the more you’ll love what He loves and hate what He hates. Pastor JD urges you today to seek hard after the things of God, spending time with Him each day and letting His heart become your own. 
 
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Getting stuck in the here and now is such an easy trap to fall into. Limiting God can become a reality in your life if you’re not focusing on God and the bigger picture. When you remember what God has done in the past, you’re able in the present to trust God for the future, as Pastor JD wisely teaches today. Remember God is always faithful!

Jerusalem was foretold in Zechariah to become the obsession of the world. As Pastor JD will point out in today’s message, this prophecy is clearly being actively fulfilled today. It’s a hotbed of controversy being fought over and discussed on a daily basis in nearly every form of media around the world.

The restoration of Israel in 1948 was truly a miraculous work of God. They were a scattered people, far and wide. Riddled by persecution and struggle through the centuries. But, as Pastor JD reminds us in today’s message, God never falls short on His promises, and He was easily able to orchestrate this extraordinary fulfillment of prophecy.

In times of adversity it’s tempting to turn your gaze inward and fail to recall God’s faithfulness and power. Pastor JD reminds you today that God’s purposes will always be fulfilled because He’s Sovereign over all. While you’re not immune to hardships as a believer, remember God’s working through them to accomplish something greater.

n times of adversity it’s tempting to turn your gaze inward and fail to recall God’s faithfulness and power. Pastor JD reminds you today that God’s purposes will always be fulfilled because He’s Sovereign over all. While you’re not immune to hardships as a believer, remember God’s working through them to accomplish something greater.

Are you in Christ? As you listen to today's message, Pastor JD encourages you to receive Christ into your life. Pastor JD teaches that when you have received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, He will work all things in your life together for good. No matter what has gone on within your life, Christ can work all things together!

When you don't know, fall back on what you do know! In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you to recount God's goodness within your life when you are facing seasons of difficulty. No matter how dark your situation might get, Pastor JD reminds you that God's character never changes. God is always loving and He is always good.

When it comes to end times events, many are quick to respond to the warnings of others rather negatively. From accusing them of being an alarmist or otherwise, it's often those who are genuinely concerned for people who receive the most disdain. In today's message, Pastor JD will encourage you to be diligent as a watchmen on the wall and to warn others about the signs of the times.

Chances are you may have heard the question time and time again, “where does America fit in during end times events?” While curiosity isn't necessarily wrong, the question itself is rather vain and short sighted. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the current Iran controversy while reminding us that the only nation of importance as far as God is concerned, is Israel.

Do you feel like you are walking in a season of hardship? Today Pastor JD teaches you through his message, that sometimes God uses our adverse seasons to get us closer to Him. Pastor JD encourages you to continue to take all your cares to the Lord. He is with you through every valley and mountain top. Trust in Him!


 What is the thorn in your flesh? Today Pastor JD teaches you through his message, that God allows “thorns in your flesh” to keep you humble and dependent on Him. He knows that if He were to remove it, you would become prideful and self-reliant. Pastor JD reminds you, that God cares about drawing you near to His heart!

“Sometimes the best prayers, are liquid prayers.” As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you that God hears every single prayer you offer to Him. Even if all you have are groans and tears, God hears your cries. Pastor JD encourages you to not hold back your weeping from the Lord. He is with you and hears you!

There is nothing that God will withhold from those who love Him. In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches that if God didn't even withhold His own Son from you, then there is truly no good thing that He will keep from you. Pastor JD reminds you that as a child of God, God loves to give good gifts to those who love and walk rightly with Him!

The A, B, C's of the Gospel are a staple of the Mid-East Prophecy Updates. Pastor JD's fervent desire is that every listener would be READY for the return of Jesus. If we truly believe what the Bible says will occur in the last days...we DO NOT want to be present! We want to be with Jesus where we will be spared the horrors that are coming!

The Iranian attack on two oil tankers is something that we need to be paying careful attention to. Today Pastor JD will share with us why this is important and what affect it has on end times prophecy. The bottom line is that the middle east continues to boil with conflict which leads us to believe that the return of Jesus Christ is VERY soon!

If we were to be perfectly honest, many of us are guilty of having placed expectations on God at some point in our walk. From miracles, breakthroughs, or a simple response, we sometimes forget just who God is. As Pastor JD will remind you in today's message, “The Lord's ways are not our own, and his thoughts are not our thoughts.”

All throughout Scripture we read how we're to rely upon God for victory in the various battles we face in our lives. On the other hand, sometimes The Lord will give us strength to overcome them ourselves. In today's message, Pastor JD will teach you that regardless of the situation, we have no reason to fear with The Lord on our side.

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Bible prophecy is perhaps one of the most powerful ways in which we can prove the validity of Scripture to others. On the other hand, it's also a testimony of how God is faithful to His Word. In today's message, Pastor JD introduces us to Psalm 83 while focusing on both its prophetic significance and its testimony of how great God truly is.

Making sure you’re right with Jesus is the most important thing you can do while here on earth. Today Pastor JD lays out the simple plan of salvation so you can be sure. You first need to admit your need for the Savior and repent of your sins. Next, believe that Jesus is Lord of your life and call on His name. You’ll find forgiveness and assurance in Him.

Are you ready for the Lord’s return at any time? Pastor JD urges you today to contemplate this because based on the events in the Middle East, he believes the rapture will happen soon. There should be a sense of urgency as you live your life each day waiting and ready for Jesus to come back for you. Occupy until he comes, making sure you’re right with Him. 

The Bible gives us several warning signs regarding the state of man leading up to the second coming of Christ. One of the key indicators we're given is that man's heart will grow calloused towards one another. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the shift in society and how our nation that once sent missionaries, is now in need of missionaries itself.

While many of us understand how destructive sin is, we sometimes struggle with God's judgement of sin as recorded in Scripture. As soon as we read “God hardened Pharaoh's heart” many of us feel as though it's a little extreme. However, Pastor JD will teach you in his study today that those who repeatedly harden their hearts towards God, will get what they desire.

If we were to be honest, it's much easier to look down upon the sins of others than it is to acknowledge our own. Perhaps one of the more common ways we do this is with none other than Israel. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the contrast between Israel's sin and our own, and how God faithfully chastises those whom He loves. 

If we were to be perfectly honest, many of us would rather experience the blessings and power of our salvation without the trials and suffering. However, as Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, experiencing the power of the resurrection comes only after we share in the sufferings of Christ, as taught by Scripture. 

As believers in Christ, nothing can be more exciting than to analyze the geopolitical tensions that are arising globally in contrast to biblical prophecy. On the other hand, these things sometimes bring fear and anxiety into our lives. In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that all things are under the authority of God and He keeps no secrets from His own.

Whenever events of significance occur in other countries, many of us are either apathetic or we simply don't hear of them in the first place. However, when it comes to Israel, we typically hear about what's going on whether we want to or not. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the re-election of Netanyahu and the significance of his failure to form a coalition.

Prosperity within the body of believers has been quite the controversial topic from time to time. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, it's not so much what's in your bank account, but rather what's in your heart. In his study, you'll learn the importance of regularly reflecting on whether your belongings take precedence, or The Lord does. 

As students of God's Word, having a general knowledge of world history can be beneficial to our studies. As Pastor JD points out in today's message, all of the plagues of Egypt were actually judgements against Egypt's worship of false gods. In his study, you'll learn yet another example of the awesome and wonderful power of The One True God. 

With the amount of horrors and atrocities we regularly read about in the news, one would think we actually comprehend how wicked the heart is. However, as Pastor JD reflects in his consideration of the Psalms, even those who witness God's miracles firsthand can still harden their hearts. In today's study, you'll learn more about the rebellious hearts of Israel.


 The Psalms are perhaps some of the greatest treasures in Scripture that serve to re-encourage, uplift, and fortify us in our faith. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, one of the best ways we can do this is by memorizing, meditating on, and sharing passages of Scripture. When's the last time you handled God's Word in such a way?

As Pastor JD continues to share a broad view of Biblical prophecy in his message today, you'll also be reminded that the Lord is coming back soon! The end times events are going to occur, and now is the time to give your life to Jesus. Pastor JD will give you step by step instructions today on how to do this with the ABC's of Salvation!

Today Pastor JD will be taking a slightly different approach to the Prophecy update. He'll be taking a look at the wider scope of Biblical prophecies, looking to the Old and New Testaments to help define current events. Pastor JD today will share what he believes to be the Top 10 prophecies that can be seen in the world right now!

As painful as it can be in the times we need it most, waiting on God to respond or move in our lives during difficulty always pays off in the end. As Pastor JD will remind you in his message today, God rules over all, and God overrules all. In his study, you'll be encouraged to take heart in knowing that God never forsakes His own.

Whenever we have a friend or loved one in need, we're often quick to try and comfort them with words, rather than sympathy, compassion, and love. In some cases, we can even end up doing more damage than good. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, we should be both sensitive and discerning when others are in need. 

Have you ever found yourself wondering why it seems as though God is silent during the times you need Him most in your life? In today's message, Pastor JD will teach you that it's times like these that your faith and reliance upon God can grow the most. In his study, you'll learn the importance of humbly depending upon The Lord.

As you've probably experienced at some point in your walk with The Lord, the Christian life can sometimes feel burdensome. In some cases, it can even feel as though life was easier before coming to Christ. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the Psalmist's plea before God in regards to the spiritual tensions that occur in the life of the believer. 


 Gospel means “good news.” The good news of Jesus Christ is that He came down from heaven in the form of a man, lived a sinless life, died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins, and returned to Heaven where He will remain until His second coming. When you choose Jesus, you are free in Christ. Today, Pastor JD asks, “What are you doing with that freedom?”

Today, Pastor JD again discusses the tensions between Iran, Israel, the United States and other nations. He asks the important question, “So why does it even matter?” It matters because prophecy is being fulfilled right before our eyes. The Lord’s return is imminent. It is better that we be ready and have the Lord tarry, than for Him to come and we be unprepared!

While we might be grateful looking back with hindsight, there's not very many of us that are ecstatic when we're in the midst of trials or suffering. In most cases, all we can think of is when they'll end. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on how God uses our trials and suffering to establish a deeper relationship that we wouldn't experience otherwise. 

Whether we care to admit it or not, many of us struggle with patience in our lives. Combine this with the reality that God is never late, nor is He ever early, patience ends up being quite the challenge. However, as Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, God's timing is His own and for many good reasons.

Many of us would find it hard to believe that God would use someone who deliberately disobeyed His instruction to enter into ministry. However, one of the greatest examples of this is none other than Jonah. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on what is perhaps one of the greatest revivals to take place, even in Jonah's rebellion. 

All throughout history words have transformed in both their meaning and their usage. While many of these changes are perfectly fine, some of them have ended up being rather unfortunate. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on certain words being made common that were once reserved to describe our holy, righteous, and awesome God.

Tensions between the US and Iran are at an all-time high and continuing to escalate. At some point, someone will break. In today’s update, Pastor JD reminds us that there is a warning light for us to pay attention to regarding the end of days. Jesus is coming with His trumpet very soon, and we need to pay attention and be ready. Share His gospel with everyone. v

Tensions between the US and Iran are at an all-time high and continuing to escalate. At some point, someone will break. In today’s update, Pastor JD reminds us that there is a warning light for us to pay attention to regarding the end of days. Jesus is coming with His trumpet very soon, and we need to pay attention and be ready. Share His gospel with everyone.

Many of us would be quick to agree that there's often barriers in place when it comes to the translation of languages and cultures. When it comes to the Bible, this can be especially true. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on this reality while teaching us how a minor variation can result in a major misunderstanding.