In Spirit & Truth

In the last edition of In Spirit and Truth Pastor JD began talking about the concerning direction that our government is now taking regarding the nation of Israel. While Israel is being supported now more than ever...a two state solution is not something that the Bible supports. What does this mean for Bible prophecy? Tune in to find out.

For many in the Body of Christ, the election of Donald Trump and Mike Pence has proven to be a blessing in many ways. Sadly though, this administration seems to be taking a direction that cannot be supported in Scripture. Today Pastor JD will discuss the ramifications of the so called “2 state solution” that is being proposed by our president.

As Pastor JD discusses trials we face and the purposes for them, he compares our experience to that of gold going through the refining process. And just as gold must have its impurities removed before the goldsmith is finished with the process, so do our impurities need to be removed, and the image of God seen in us, before we are delivered from the trial.

We all have different spiritual gifts. Each one of them as important as the next in God’s eyes. As Pastor JD describes in his message, when God blesses us with a spiritual gift, He also supplies us with the ability to successfully live into it. The knowledge of this truth should allow us to confidently walk in our gifting…knowing it isn’t us doing the work or supplying the means, but God.

While good deeds don’t earn salvation, they are important to our Heavenly Father. As Pastor JD discusses, we are to encourage others to love, goodness, and generosity by our own actions. We don’t do these things for our own benefit, but for God’s Kingdom. Let the work of our hands and feet bring glory to God!

God hasn’t directed us to store up our treasures here on earth. So, why do we? Pastor JD explains that when struggle with greed, we hoard instead of giving as God directs us. We want more…not less. In turn, God withholds additional blessings upon us. For as the Bible says, “to whom much is given, much is required.” Don’t stunt God’s blessings in our lives by failing to give as He commands.

Thankfully our government came to its senses and things are up and running again. While we know that immigration was the central part of the disagreement...there's so much more that's happening behind the scenes. Pastor JD will also talk about the ramifications of the recent missile strike scare in Hawaii.

It’s easy to look at others, imagine what they are able to give, and compare that to our own giving. To feel as though maybe our giving isn’t as important to God’s Kingdom. However, Pastor JD teaches us that God looks beyond the amount we give and directly into our hearts…our attitudes towards and willingness to give. We are to value God more than we value our possessions.

Though the false threat of a nuclear bomb being dropped on Hawaii has seemingly passed...should we stop being worried? Today Pastor JD encourages us to certainly NOT worry...but, to be wise. We are on the brink of catastrophe in our country. Now, how that will play out, we truly don't know. We can be thankful that God is in control of all things.

We often think if we didn’t get what we asked for, that God didn’t answer our prayer. But, as Pastor JD points out, this isn’t true. God will always answer our prayer…just in His time and His way. And when we don’t get what we prayed for, it’s because God has something else in store…something perfectly aligned to His will for us.

The ultimate gift of love was given to us through the sacrifice of God’s one and only Son, Jesus. What a great example for us. Giving is an act of love; and as Pastor JD explains, it is in direct proportion to the sincerity of our love for others. Giving can be expressed in different forms, so we shouldn’t wait until we have an abundance to experience the joy of blessing others through the gift of giving!

Giving doesn’t come naturally to us. Giving is a spiritual gift…a spiritual exercise. Pastor JD reminds us of this in today’s message. He touches on the fact that while God doesn’t need us to give, WE need to give. And when our giving is done cheerfully and obediently, it is pleasing to God. Giving shouldn’t be a “got to.” It should be a “get to.” Giving is a privilege!

Most of us have, at least once, been hesitant to give our tithe. We’ve struggled with giving that portion of our earnings to God, while worrying about making ends meet. But Pastor JD shifts the thought of having to give, to one of being able to keep. God allows us to keep the majority of our blessings from Him. He doesn’t need our money…He just wants our hearts.

Pastor JD continues talking about the recent false alarm in Hawaii. You can imagine how much this shook the entire culture in Hawaii...bringing the reality of a nuclear bomb attack to the forefront of everyone's mind. Pastor JD believes that this is something that LORD has used and will continue to use. Let's be people who seize every opportunity to share Jesus with others.

The nuclear scare in Hawaii has taken center stage in the media. Friends the nuclear threat from countries like North Korea and Iran is very real. We need to get our heads out of the sand and begin seeing the world as it really is...on the precipice of change. The wonderful hope that we have is that Jesus will be returning for His bride.

Today’s society has become numb to many things not acceptable to God. In turn, the Church body has begun to tolerate evil. As Pastor JD points out, the Bible tells us that to fear God is to hate evil. We must not look to society to tell us what is right and wrong. We must turn to God’s Word to direct our choices, so that we can be a guiding light to those around us.

We’ve all had to say we’re sorry for something. As Pastor JD explains, were we sorry because we got caught or were we truly sorry for what we did? We experience Godly sorrow to bring about repentance and change. It serves a purpose in God’s kingdom. Don’t be fooled by the sorrow of this world, which brings no change…make it count for something!

Worry can be consuming. There are so many unknowns in our life, and we often like to try to control them by worrying. Pastor JD encourages us to pray about everything and give thanks for anything. In doing this, we will worry less and experience greater peace in our lives. When worry creeps in…take time to talk to God!

Thankfully our government came to its senses and things are up and running again. While we know that immigration was the central part of the disagreement...there's so much more that's happening behind the scenes. Pastor JD will also talk about the ramifications of the recent missile strike scare in Hawaii.

Though the false threat of a nuclear bomb being dropped on Hawaii has seemingly passed...should we stop being worried? Today Pastor JD encourages us to certainly NOT worry...but, to be wise. We are on the brink of catastrophe in our country. Now, how that will play out, we truly don't know. We can be thankful that God is in control of all things.

Satan is sneaky and sometimes uses us to accomplish his will. We may even think we are helping the situation or doing the right thing, when we are actually going against God. In his message, Pastor JD encourages us to be honest, open, and teachable. When we have been fooled by Satan, we must allow our brothers and sisters in Christ to open our eyes to it.

The thought of self-love cannibalizing and emptying us is frightening! Pastor JD emphasizes that self-love leads to love of this world; and in turn, love of the fleshly desires. All of these hinder our pursuit of godliness, and our ability to love others and love God. We need to fill ourselves with the things of God, so that there is less room for self and the things of this world!

We get in the way of ourselves ALL THE TIME. In his message, Pastor JD explores various obstacles to godliness. One of those being our love of self. When we love ourselves to a high degree, we are easily offended and hurt. However, dying to self allows us to love others as God wants us to…and allows others to lovingly help us grow in our walk with Christ.

Living for God isn’t always an easy task. We face so many pressures to conform to the world, and when we don’t, we face potential judgment and loss of people in our lives. Pastor JD shows us, through the life of Paul, that we must choose to live for the world or live for Christ. We can’t do both. And while it won’t always be easy to choose Christ, it will be worth it!

Pastor JD continues talking about the recent false alarm in Hawaii. You can imagine how much this shook the entire culture in Hawaii...bringing the reality of a nuclear bomb attack to the forefront of everyone's mind. Pastor JD believes that this is something that LORD has used and will continue to use. Let's be people who seize every opportunity to share Jesus with others.

The nuclear scare in Hawaii has taken center stage in the media. Friends the nuclear threat from countries like North Korea and Iran is very real. We need to get our heads out of the sand and begin seeing the world as it really is...on the precipice of change. The wonderful hope that we have is that Jesus will be returning for His bride.

God freely gives us grace. Day after day, we are blessed by the mercy and grace of God. However, as Pastor JD continues to take us through Paul’s secrets to spiritual stamina, he warns that Christians can receive God’s grace in vain. The gift of God’s grace is amazing, and we are expected to take it and use it to advance the kingdom of God. Are you receiving God’s grace in vain today?

Limitless. What a great word! Pastor JD reminds us that when we operate within the power of the Holy Spirit, the energy we have access to is limitless. Operating from the flesh quickly ends in exhaustion and despair. Stop relying on your flesh alone, and invite the Holy Spirit to energize and sustain you to walk according to God’s will!

How awesome it would be, and is for some, to be totally sold out for Christ? Pastor JD explores Paul’s secrets to spiritual stamina, and identifies dying to self as one of these. It’s not easy, but when we die to ourselves, living for God becomes our main priority. And with that, comes blessings above and beyond what we could ever imagine.

Spiritual Stamina. Have you ever thought about this topic? Pastor JD explores Paul’s secrets to spiritual stamina, and how we can use these in our daily lives. Life can wear us down…discourage us and cause us to want to give up, but God has claimed victory over this world and is our everlasting source of strength and joy. Don’t give up…press on!

The nuclear scare in Hawaii has taken center stage in the media. Friends the nuclear threat from countries like North Korea and Iran is very real. We need to get our heads out of the sand and begin seeing the world as it really is...on the precipice of change. The wonderful hope that we have is that Jesus will be returning for His bride.

As many of you know...there was a false alarm that rocked the tiny islands of Hawaii...right where Pastor JD and the Kaneohe congregation is. Pastor JD will be discussing the prophetic ramifications of this false nuclear alarm. Imagine the wide spread panic and fear that swept over the people of Hawaii??? Pastor JD will actually thank God for this event in today's prophecy update.

It can be so easy to become discouraged and lose sight of what is important in the midst of struggles. Pastor JD encourages us to keep our eyes on Christ and His eternal promises. In staying focused on these things, we are able to push through trials and live out Christ’s plan for our lives. We are to keep our eyes on the prize…the imperishable crown!

When you’re going through an especially difficult trial, it can be so hard to see an end in sight; in fact, it’s hard to see any sort of hope! But that’s when we gotta start walking by faith and not by sight. In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us of the promise we have in Christ which are always holding us...especially when we can’t see it.

If you’re having trouble counting it all joy as you go through trials, then you’re not alone! How is that even possible? Well, in today’s teaching, Pastor JD will go over the reasons why we shouldn’t lose heart. Trials have a purpose and produce great fruit in our lives. Once you truly know that, then you have one more reason to hang in there!

If you’re going through some tough times, then you’ll be able to relate to Paul who described all his near-death experiences as simply “light afflictions.” Well, if your own afflictions are getting you down, the Word offers hope. In today’s message, Pastor JD shares how persecutions can actually strengthen us so that we don’t lose heart.

If you had to guess...how many people, per day around the world, are coming to Christ? One hundred? One thousand? Ten thousand? Today Pastor JD shares with us some staggering statistics that show a massive revival is happening all around world...in many countries. Sadly, we see the exact opposite here in the United States...we'll learn why today.

Many are mistaken in thinking they have to be good enough to be saved. Even believers need reminders that our best efforts still merit death. In today’s message, Pastor JD touches on the contrast between the Law and the Spirit. The Law brings death because our own righteousness falls short. Only God’s Spirit brings us new life.

Today Pastor JD begins talking about what our government's reaction may be to the uprising in Iran. Will we stick to the nuclear arms deal that President Barack Obama initiated? Will President Trump pull out of this deal? What kind of ramifications might this have on global events? Pastor JD will also talk more about the declaration of Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel.

Are you stressed out? In this fast-paced society it seems like we’re all clawing our way through each day and bombarded with methods and prescriptions to help us relax. In today’s message, Pastor JD gives a very different prescription from the Bible for ways to not lose heart. Number one: Get your eyes off yourself and focus on Christ.

It’s certainly awe-inspiring to read about Moses and the way his face would shine with God’s glory after having spoken to Him face to face, but that was a fading glory. It’s even more awesome to learn in today’s teaching that we have access to a far greater, unfading glory! Pastor JD shares how we don’t just reflect Christ, we become like Him.

Have you spent time with God today? We might squirm if someone asks us that question; not just because we didn’t read our Bible that day, but mainly because we don’t want to appear ungodly in front of others! In today’s message, Pastor JD shares how you don’t have to wear a veil. Jesus can remove it and write a new chapter in your life.

Today we continue to learn more about the so called Palestinian people. Pastor JD is very much an authority on this matter because he was born and raised believing that he WAS Palestinian. We'll learn more today why this is nothing more than a trick of the enemy to thwart God's chosen people from existing in the land that He has promised them.

The fight in the middle east is centered around the argument that the Palestinian people have just as much right to the land in Israel as God's chosen people do. Today Pastor JD sheds some light on the actual Palestinian people. What we'll discover is that there's actually no such thing. Palestinianism is an invention of Satan in order to attempt to destroy Israel.

How will people remember you when you’re gone? What about today? What do your habits and conduct say about you? In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us that, like it or not, each of our lives is an epistle read by our family, friends, and co-workers. You can quote scripture all day, but it’s your fruit that truly makes up your legacy.

Some people never leave home without wearing their favorite perfume or cologne and we come to associate that scent with them. A Christian should never leave home without wearing Christ. In today’s message, Pastor JD teaches on what Paul meant when he wrote about the fragrance of Christ. What do others associate with you?

A triumphant Christian is one who does the will of God, but how can you be sure you know the will of God for your life? This is one of the most commonly asked questions and Pastor JD will answer it in today’s teaching. He’ll give three checks we can look out for- one of them is having the peace of God, knowing when to stop and wait.

One of the most damaging paths we can follow is unforgiveness. We might feel like we have the right to this, but it will water the seed of bitterness and become very destructive, as Pastor JD teaches today. Bitterness is a cancer that spreads through the life of a Christian-we need God’s help to stop this before it destroys us.

The central story in our news right now is the declaration of the United States government recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the nation of Israel. Today Pastor JD will share with us the plain evidence that proves the very Name of God is written all over the city of Jerusalem. This holy city was never, and will never, be the capital of a two state solution or the so called nation of Palestine.

The most recent news of the our government's recognition that Jerusalem is, in fact, the capital of the Nation of Israel is an astounding development! Pastor JD will discuss the prophetic ramifications of this decision. Even the holy book of Islam, the Koran, does not recognize Jerusalem as the capital of so called Palestine. Is peace and security the next item on the agenda?