In Spirit & Truth

Your prayers matter. That’s what Pastor JD shares in today’s message. King Hezekiah doesn’t know what to do about the Assyrian army that’s coming up against them. So he runs to the Lord and he prays. You’ll see that it was because of his prayers that the Lord responded. God could answer because Hezekiah asked.

Things can sometimes feel helpless and dire in the world right now. But, as Pastor JD teaches today, believer, don’t despair. All that’s happening is pointing to the last days. Biblical prophecy is being fulfilled and world events indicate it could be any day that Jesus could return. Be ready and watchful and full of hope.

Sometimes, when you look at unbelievers in the world around you, they all seem to prosper, while you and other believers in Christ are suffering. And while it doesn’t seem fair, Pastor JD teaches today, that this is as good as it gets for the unbelievers. You, on the other hand, will experience God for all eternity in Heaven. Rejoice in that.

God promises that those who believe in Christ, though they may suffer in this world, will be kept and guarded by God until the end. And as Pastor JD teaches today, the persecutions and trials that believers go through are increasing in these last days, they will be brought through by God. It’s only a little while compared to eternity.

Today, Pastor JD encourages you to follow King Hezekiah’s example. When the circumstances of your life leave you feeling scared or uncertain…run to the Lord. Go to Him and ask Him to show you the way forward. As you pray, He’ll remind you of His character and promises and He’ll show you what to do next.

Today, Pastor JD looks at how the Assyrian king tried to stir up fear in the Israelites so they would surrender. He points out that Satan does this same thing to you. He’s trying his best to stir up fear so that he can defeat you. Pastor JD will walk you through the Israelite’s response and see how you can apply that to your life.

In today's message, Pastor JD will invite you to imagine the glory of the kingdom of Heaven. This world is not the home of any Christian, in heaven with the Father will be our eternal home... There will be no more pain or suffering, no more illness... Simply abiding in Jesus and singing His praises forevermore.

Choosing to follow Christ is a big commitment! So it makes sense that someone might not be ready for it immediately. But in today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us about the coming end times. While we may not know for sure whether it’s coming soon, it’s always a possibility; so why should one wait on their own salvation?

Choosing to follow Christ is a big commitment! So it makes sense that someone might not be ready for it immediately. But in today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us about the coming end times. While we may not know for sure whether it’s coming soon, it’s always a possibility; so why should one wait on their own salvation?

Sometimes, sharing the Gospel can be a scary thing! But in today’s message, Pastor JD challenges that idea by asking you what’s scarier; the thought of being laughed at, cut off, maybe even harmed. Or, knowing that someone you cared about wasn’t able to accept their salvation, and lost their own redeeming.

Everyone has had one or more of those times in life that are just downright awful. Between illness, job loss, or relational troubles, this world has its share of struggles for you to endure... And in today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that you don't have to endure any battle on your own, Jesus is by your side through it all.

In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you of the incredible gift of Christ's righteousness. Due to the sinful nature of humanity, you can never be made right with God on your own... But through the acceptance of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, His perfect blood is the atonement for all of your sins for all time.

In today's message, Pastor JD will share another perspective about the Holy Spirit... For many, you might think of the Holy Spirit as a giver of strength to overcome sin, and while that is 100% true... The Holy Spirit is also a giver of real and true joy and contentment when you live into the purpose God has for your life.

When we pray, we typically have an idea of how we would answer that prayer. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that, God’s ways are not our ways. He likes to work in impossible ways just to prove that it was Him doing it. When He doesn’t move how you expect Him to, it’s because He’s got something better in store.

We look back at the trials we’ve gone through in life and yes, maybe we’d change a few things, but we’d never take it away. Because it taught us something vital. Because you wouldn’t be who you are without it. Pastor JD reminds us today that no matter what you’re going through, God is right next to you through it all.

We look at the state of our world, and you’d have to be blind, deaf, and dumb not to see that we’re going downhill fast. But today, Pastor JD encourages us by reminding us that the night is darkest before the dawn, and our world will be darkest before Christ’s return. Don’t give up hope, because He hasn’t given up on you.

Sometimes when you pray, you might pray a prayer that is both asking God to do something but also telling Him how to do it... And in today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that while it's perfectly ok to ask things of the Lord, you have to listen to His response on what He'll do and watch to see how He will do it.

In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that God doesn't just look for the most talented person in the room to do His work on Earth. Sure, talent is one thing, but God looks for the person whose heart is completely given to Him... He seeks someone who's willing to follow His perfect will with abandon.

Do you ever pray for patience? I think we all have prayed that prayer. Have you ever considered just how patient God is with us? As pastor JD teaches today, the Lord often is waiting on you and me. In his study, hear examples of how God's reactions aren't knee-jerk. He always has your best interest at heart!

Nobody likes asking for help; we like to do things in our own strength, and slap our name on it just for proof. But Pastor JD reminds us today that, when things are impossible for you to accomplish, that’s when God likes to step in and get it done. He likes proving to us that He can do anything, especially when we can’t on our own.

Everyone wants to be liked; no one starts their day and thinks, I want everyone to pick a fight with me today. But being adored by this world should never be our goal. Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update that, if the world doesn’t have issues with you, you’re probably not as close to Jesus as you should be.

We tend to become attached to things quite easily. But today, Pastor JD reminds us how important it is to not become attached to this world because it will only let you down. As believers, we’re not citizens of earth, but of Heaven. If you become too worldly-minded, your focus is not where it needs to be: which is on Jesus.

Sometimes when you pray, you might pray a prayer that is both asking God to do something but also telling Him how to do it... And in today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that while it's perfectly ok to ask things of the Lord, you have to listen to His response on what He'll do and watch to see how He will do it.

In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that God doesn't just look for the most talented person in the room to do His work on Earth. Sure, talent is one thing, but God looks for the person whose heart is completely given to Him... He seeks someone who's willing to follow His perfect will with abandon.

Do you ever pray for patience? I think we all have prayed that prayer. Have you ever considered just how patient God is with us? As pastor JD teaches today, the Lord often is waiting on you and me. In his study, hear examples of how God's reactions aren't knee-jerk. He always has your best interest at heart!