In Spirit & Truth

Sometimes, we need to learn things the hard way. It often takes suffering to realize something we should’ve known all along. Today, Pastor JD reminds us when your world is shaken up and you don’t know what to believe anymore, turn to Christ and His Word: the only Truth that isn’t clouded by opinions or emotions.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “fasting”? Fasting can be a fantastic way to focus your energy on God and what He has for you. But, so often, we use fasting incorrectly, hindering us from God. Today, in his message, Pastor JD encourages us to fast in a Godly manner that will draw us close!

Do your actions communicate love for God? Or would you say that your efforts are 100% selfish and for your benefit? When your heart is entirely given to God, your motivations change to reflect Him and not yourself! How wonderful! Today, in his message, Pastor JD calls you to a fully committed relationship with God!

When you've been caught in sin are you tempted to make excuses or sweep it under the rug to not have to deal with your sin? God wants to teach us and grow us through our shortcomings. Today, in his message, Pastor JD helps us to face our problems head on and to see them as a training tool from God.

Many believe they can get into Heaven simply by being a good person… pastors included! But isn’t that an idea that we came up with ourselves? There’s no truth behind it at all. Today, Pastor JD reminds us of the sobering fact that no one will enter Heaven unless they have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Do you want to know the truth, regardless of how it makes you feel? Not everyone can relate; many would prefer to hear what they want, even if it’s untrue. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that this is a sign of the last days, both bitter and sweet; we don’t want anyone to turn away from Christ, but we also yearn for His return.

The Bible forewarns us of a time when people will disregard the truth in favor of their opinions and personal beliefs. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that currently, the majority of people don’t believe in the Bible exclusively but rather in a mashup to include personal preferences. Where are we, if not living in the end times?

Do you live as if Christ is coming for you today? Do you have days where you live only for yourself or others? The temptation is accurate, and the return of Christ can seem so far off, but the reality is that it could be at any moment! Today, in his message, Pastor JD will encourage you to live as if today were your last!

All followers of Christ have been given the resources to build their lives on a firm foundation. That foundation is scripture! All scripture is directly from God, and we would be foolish not to utilize it. As Pastor JD continues his message today, do a little self-reflecting. Have you built your life upon God's foundation?

Do you ever feel like you're just missing something? Maybe you've thought, "If I just had blank, I'd be happy." Have you ever considered feeling like you're lacking because you're lacking God? Today, Pastor JD shows us that scripture says God will fill and satisfy you.

Pastor JD shares that the most important thing about someone is whether they are lost or saved. Unfortunately, though, social media makes it so easy to believe the lie that other things hold more value than a person’s eternal destiny. You must cling to the truth and stand firm against deception and division.

Have you ever heard the saying, "if something is free, then you’re the product?” Well, today, Pastor JD explores how this proves true regarding social media. You’ll see how the goal is to get your attention and keep you scrolling. But it’s more than just that. They want to change what you do and how you think.

You can’t live in this culture without hearing about social media. Hashtags, gifs, and snaps have become part of how people communicate in this world. But is it all good? Today, Pastor JD invites you to look at social media through the lens of end-times prophecy. You might be surprised to see how big of a role it has!

Do you ever feel like you're just missing something? Maybe you've thought, "If I just had blank, I'd be happy." Have you ever considered feeling like you're lacking because you're lacking God? Today, Pastor JD shows us that scripture says God will fill and satisfy you.

It was for our sins that Jesus went to the cross. He was killed so that everybody may have eternal life through Him. Today, Pastor JD wants you to know that Jesus died for you! Whether you've been saved before or not, God has brought you this message for a reason, so tune in to what He's trying to tell you.

Sharing Jesus is great, but you have to be careful while doing so. You can't deny that parts of scripture are complex or convicting to read, but in today's message, Pastor JD wants you to know that it's a disservice to the cross itself to water down the gospel. We have the Bible for a reason, so let's use it!

Give sin an inch, and it will take a mile. When you tolerate sin, it starts to look normal. Pastor JD warns today of the dangers of giving in slack, even if it's just once. When you look at sin as normal, and it doesn't look so repulsive anymore, you're in a dangerous place to let yourself slide into its bondage.

When you're strapping down something with a ratchet strap, each pull of the handle makes its grip tighter and tighter. The grip of sin is something similar. Today, Pastor JD's going to show you that the more you let sin into your life, the tighter its grip on you becomes, and each time it tightens, the harder it is to escape.

Don't let sin and the influence of the Devil creep into your life. You can put a frog in water and start it to boil until it dies, and it won't ever notice the temperature increasing. Today, Pastor JD will show you that sin is the same way. What starts small can slowly become much more severe without you even noticing!

The intention of your heart matters when you use Jesus in a conversation. If you are sharing the good news of Christ with someone, the conversation will change; but why then, do so many use God's name in vain without effect? As Pastor JD will teach you today, it all comes down to the speaker's heart.

Most of us with kids know what Pastor JD is talking about. Even if our kids are needy, make messes, or do things against us, we still want the best for them and will love them despite it all. How much more can our perfect heavenly Father love us as his children?

The Apostle Paul wrote, “what can separate us from the love of God?”. It's a common mistake to believe that something we do can cause God to love us less. Pastor JD reminds us today that it's just not the case! NOTHING can separate us; not even our sin could hold him back from loving us!

We often look at humans and think of all the ways we could improve our makeup. But humans are special because we were created by God; He loves us exactly the way we are. Pastor JD reminds us today that – even though people think they can improve us with technology – we’re perfect because we’re exactly how God made us.

Technology is a wonderful thing; it offers so many opportunities and innovations. But today, Pastor JD reminds us just how dangerous it can be in the wrong hands. Being so close to the end times, we – as believers – can’t be caught unaware; we need to be anticipating what the Bible has told us to expect in our day.