In Spirit & Truth

With everything happening in Israel and around the globe, it's easy to become discouraged. Pastor JD understands and today wants to remind you of the peace that comes with a hope of Salvation! Don't let the heaviness of events weigh you down! You're learning from God's Word exactly what will take place, and it's bringing you one step closer to eternity with Jesus!

As humans, we can sometimes think that we can do everything on our own. But when has that ever been successfully true? In today’s message, Pastor JD talks about how you can’t do anything without the Holy Spirit; you always need to lean on the Holy Spirit to accomplish everything you struggle with.

Just give up! I know you hear this, and you think, “What?!” Surrender, give up control, let go of what you can't fix, what you can't change. Experience the beauty in true grace, and watch as your life comes together in ways you couldn't imagine. Surviving the unsurvivable. Today, Pastor JD reminds you to take hold of trusting God.

Hard times come, and sometimes leave us feeling lost and broken. But there’s so much glory to look forward to, helping the most debilitating times feel insignificant. Utilize what you know to get through difficult circumstances. Listen today, as Pastor JD reminds you to keep your eyes on the Lord.

The world offers many sources of so-called hope. People ascribe to self-help thinking and positive affirmation. Pastor JD will remind us that our only TRUE hope is in the return of Jesus Christ. Why? Because when Jesus returns, He will bring with him a rule of righteousness that will end all of the darkness that we see in this world.

The most recent developments regarding the protection of babies who have actually been BIRTHED is absolutely astounding! Where have we come to as a society that we are not willing to protect breathing, living babies that have survived the wicked abortion process!?!?!? Truly friends, we are in the last days. May God be merciful while we await His return.

Pastor JD will spend time today on the impending elections in Israel, the controversy surrounding their current prime minister, and the current political uproar in the United States. The chaos in the world may seem out of control, but one thing remains certain – God is NOT surprised! He knows exactly what's going on, and the future is still under His control!

When you’re in the marsh, and things are weighing on you. When you become overwhelmed with emotions, and you’re clawing and scratching to find your way out. Who is your advocate in these moments? Is there someone who can give a different perspective? Join us today, as Pastor JD explains the importance of encouragement.

Are you feeling alone and isolated? You don’t have to be. When you belong to Christ, you are part of His body, His church. Pastor JD instructs us that when a local body is assembled, it is like a living organism, a community of believers, where you can find friendship and fellowship and strength and safety.

Anxiety and worry rob us of our peace and joy and can isolate us from our fellow Christians and even from our Lord. But we don’t have to bear it alone. In fact, we can’t, and God doesn’t want us to. Peter tells us to “cast our cares upon the Lord, because he cares for you.” Today, Pastor JD exhorts you to do just that.

The news that inundates your life today is frequently violent, angry, or downright depressing! Your world is dark, and getting darker by the moment. Today, though, Pastor JD wants to pierce that darkness with some light – the light of truth! God's Word is refreshing in these end days, giving you hope to hold on to and promises that you know will be fulfilled!

Though it might seem odd, the Bible actually says that as the last days are approaching, more and more people will begin to mock and scoff at the return of Jesus. The more people mock and scoff, the closer we are. If you're paying any attention at all these days, people are mocking the idea of the rapture and the return of Jesus regularly.

Though we've discussed this a few times before here on the Mid East Prophecy Update...our president's determination to bring peace to the Middle East is astounding! There is more and more discussion about how peace can be accomplished. These sorts of events point us more and more to the soon return of Jesus Christ.

Are you currently experiencing hard and challenging times? Know that you are not alone. Many of your brothers and sisters in Christ are also undergoing trials of many kinds. And there is a way through these difficulties. Today, Pastor JD shows you how to not only survive but to thrive in difficult circumstances.

We can focus on earthly things or things of heaven. There’s no middle ground, and whichever we focus on, that’s where our treasure will be. Today, Pastor JD tells how you can keep your eyes on the heavenly prize, and how you can transfer your treasures on earth to heaven. Worldly treasures take the focus off of Jesus.

When we’re lost in life, we often go back to what we are familiar with. After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter returned to fishing, something he knew how to do well. But Jesus had other plans. Today, Pastor JD explains how Jesus transformed Peter and how Jesus desires to work in you and change you.


Today, Pastor JD continues a discussion on the painful subject of abortion. This topic is flaring emotions from all sides, but needs to be addressed in the church! Pastor JD will remind you that sharing the Gospel message ALWAYS needs to be your priority. Everyone needs to be set free from sin – EVERY SIN – and that can only be done through Jesus!

In today's message, Pastor JD tackles the current and difficult topic of late-term abortions. This is a sensitive subject, but one that needs to be addressed in light of God's love and truth. Pastor JD will share personal experiences along with Biblical passages that he hopes will help you navigate this topic. In it all, he reveals God's heart toward His beloved children!

Coexistence and the belief that everyone's god is the same is one step closer to one world religion. When such theology is encouraged, people can be misled from the one true messiah. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me." The road to the Father is narrow, so don't let anyone fool you into thinking it's a wide-open path.

Peter had some high moments with Jesus. What other person could say that he walked on water and spent time with Jesus?! Peter could’ve bragged about those moments, but he didn’t. He stayed humble. Today, Pastor JD tells you how to have faith, confidence, and courage, without becoming prideful.

Faith in God is a minute-by-minute choice. Life is full of difficult decisions and paths that diverge. But that’s why Pastor JD reminds us today, our faith needs to be refined by fire. Our trials in this life make our faith shine brighter. It becomes more valuable and contains fewer impurities. God’s refining creates a pure faith.

It’s often true that when our lives are running smoothly and things are going well, we pray our token prayers and move on. The heartfelt, on our knees, crying out to the Lord prayers are missing. As Pastor JD reminds us today, that’s why our times of prosperity are dangerous. We begin to think we don’t need God.

For the first time in history, the Pope visited the Middle East and met with leaders from Catholicism, Islam, and Judaism. The Pope called this “a new page in the history of relations between religions”. While the idea of peace among all religions sounds like a good idea, coexistence is one step closer to the one-world religion described in the book of Revelation.

Wake up followers of Christ; his return is coming nearer every day. Be prepared and repent of your sin. Continue to follow the current events, so you may see the indicators of Jesus return. Look up and stare intently at the sky, eager for his return. Be encouraged; soon you will be in your real home, the house of the Lord.

A pivotal reason to read the bible is so you can know and be prepared for the times ahead. Ignorance is not going to make you happy; you will just be unprepared. While looking forward to the return of Christ, be empowered to fight the good fight, spreading the good news to unbelievers so that all may have a chance to avoid the wrath of God.