In Spirit & Truth

We’re seeing a lot of things today that are prophesied to take place during the tribulation. But don’t be fooled; it doesn’t mean we’re IN the tribulation, it just means it’s coming soon. Pastor JD reminds us today that, if we’re seeing things that are meant to take place during those 7 years, then the rapture of the church is very close, indeed.

Do you ever feel like you’re on the cusp of something big? There’s this anticipation that can leave us feeling antsy like we don’t know what to do. Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update that we’re getting closer to the rapture of the church every single day, and while that’s a little scary, it should be more exciting than anything.

We’re living in confusing times. But God is a God of peace, not chaos. The Holy Spirit brings us understanding, and today, Pastor JD reminds us how close we are to the Holy Spirit being removed from this world; if you think you live in confusing times now, just wait and see what happens without the Restrainer holding back evil.

Today, Pastor JD explains how Israel was so blinded by their sin that they thought they were holier than God. Are we that blind? It is possible to be that blind when we are wrapped up in our pride. We think we are right before God, but He sees us as we really are. Let's humble ourselves before The Most Holy God.

Wow indeed! In today's message, Pastor JD declares that religion is about what man does for God while Christianity is about what God did and is still doing for man. God has given us a way to return to Him. Some people reject God’s path and make their own path. God’s path is through Jesus, the only way to God.

Have you ever taken matters into your own hands? In today's message, Pastor JD shares how his impatience with God hurt him. Our impatience can thwart blessings that God has planned for us. Waiting on God is an essential lesson for us to learn. God's plan and timing are perfect. Let's align ourselves with His perfection.

We’ve probably all thought about how we could improve our bodies. Whether it’s changed aesthetically or in physical function, we could all come up with something we’d love to be different. Today though, Pastor JD reminds us why that’s a dangerous thought process. If you’re no longer human, you can’t claim salvation.

Many people glance over Revelation with no real understanding. They rationalize it by saying, ‘whatever happens will happen.’ But today, Pastor JD reminds us that we’re called to “look to the sky when we see these signs”. That doesn’t sound passive. Let’s get into the texts that we don’t understand, and look to God for answers.

We’ve all been deceived before. It’s not a good feeling! Especially when something big is on the line. Today, Pastor JD reminds us of the importance of not being deceived in these, the end of days. When the stakes are at their highest, you want to be astute. Don’t be fooled by the devil, even though he won’t give up on you.

Today, Pastor JD explains how Israel was so blinded by their sin that they thought they were holier than God. Are we that blind? It is possible to be that blind when we are wrapped up in our pride. We think we are right before God, but He sees us as we really are. Let's humble ourselves before The Most Holy God.

Wow indeed! In today's message, Pastor JD declares that religion is about what man does for God while Christianity is about what God did and is still doing for man. God has given us a way to return to Him. Some people reject God’s path and make their own path. God’s path is through Jesus, the only way to God.

Have you ever taken matters into your own hands? In today's message, Pastor JD shares how his impatience with God hurt him. Our impatience can thwart blessings that God has planned for us. Waiting on God is an essential lesson for us to learn. God's plan and timing are perfect. Let's align ourselves with His perfection.

Revelation is an intense book to wrap our minds around; many people don’t appreciate it because it’s so confusing. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that it’s the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read it. Don’t shy away from what you don’t understand; turn to God and ask Him your questions.

Older generations look at young people today and think, ‘they don’t know what they’re doing.’ But Pastor JD reminds us today that, life changes with each generation. We don’t do the things we did five years ago. With that constant change, we need to keep in mind the biggest picture; that Jesus is still coming back soon.

Does it ever feel like there’s no hope for us on earth? Well today, Pastor JD reminds us of the sobering fact that, there isn’t. But while earth won’t last forever, that doesn’t mean there’s no hope at all, it just means that the hope we do have, resides with Christ in Heaven. Don’t store up your treasures here, because they simply won’t last.

Do you struggle with the concept of faith? Well, fear not, because you are not alone. Faith goes against our very nature. In fact, Pastor JD reminds us today that fear and faith cannot coexist. So how do we move beyond our fear into a life of faith?.. by the Word of God; it’s only through Christ that we can have hope.

Do you shy away from God’s commands? They can be intimidating! Sometimes, they feel impossible. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that, God’s commands are a blessing. Not only because we’re doing the Will of God, but because He strengthens us to do the things that we can’t accomplish on our own.

How often do you think about the people in the Bible being real people? We perceive them as knowing something that they didn’t. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that emotions – doubt, fear, shame – were as real for them as they are for us. Don’t fool yourself into thinking that they didn’t struggle the same as you and I.

For a very long time, the prophecies made in Revelation seemed too far-fetched to ever be true. But today, as Pastor JD reminds us, it’s not as implausible as it once was. We now have the means to see these prophecies come to fruition. This means that the return of Jesus Christ isn’t as far away as it may feel.

So many people can’t handle the pressure of “knowing”, yet we all want to know what’s going on! But wisdom is more than information – as Pastor JD reminds us today – it’s also the application of information. If you don’t apply what you know to your everyday life, what good is it? Don’t waste the knowledge you do have.

Many people feel lost if they don’t have a plan. But how are we supposed to plan when we know that Jesus will be returning so soon? Today, Pastor JD reminds us to make our plans, but don’t count on them. When Jesus comes back, you’ll want to be found busy doing His work, but you’ll also want to be found ready.

Waiting on God is one of the hardest things to do. Today Pastor JD notes that God has perfect timing and a perfect plan. We rob ourselves of God's planned blessings when we disrupt His timing. Let's do the hard task of waiting for God and watch His plan unfold in His timing. If we do, we will be richly blessed.

How often do we do that as believers? Rather than ask the “what” of our trials and dilemmas, we usually ask God “why?” In today's message, Pastor JD will encourage you to ask The Lord what He's trying to teach you in your trial, rather than complain and be pessimistic.

Whenever we're in a trial and perhaps slightly panicked, one of the last things we do is remember the times God delivered us. We often jump right to praying for God to get us out of the mess we're in. However, as Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, one of the first things we should do is reflect on God's faithfulness.

So much of the time, we can feel inadequate. Like we don’t have the things we need to accomplish what we want, or don’t possess the qualities we think we need. Today, however, Pastor JD reminds us that knowledge of the Gospel, is more than a lot of people have, and it’s our job to spread that news to everyone.