In Spirit & Truth

Hebrews Chapter Twelve, explains the difference between our earthly fathers - who chastise us for our good - versus our Heavenly Father, who's chastisement brings us life. Today, Pastor JD's message is about the character of our God, who executes judgment, yet is full of mercy and grace.

People are struggling. They’re dealing with sicknesses they don’t understand, financial pressures, job uncertainty, and all of these things make people anxious. Pastor JD will be reminding you today that God is aware of your struggles. He knows the way for you to get through – not around – these hard times; it starts with putting your trust in Him.

There are all kinds of disasters happening around the world right now. Some are natural, while some appear to be caused by man’s activities. The results of all these are tragic for men and women around the world. But as you’ll hear Pastor JD teach, God stands above all, using these circumstances for His benefit.

It's hard to listen to people mock God and live their lives as though He didn’t exist. It becomes harder when you see them succeeding in finances and fame. Doesn’t God care? You ask. Doesn’t He see? Well, listen to Pastor JD’s update today and it’ll become obvious that God knows, and He’s giving these people a chance to get right with Him.

When Jesus taught the disciples to pray, He said to pray this way, “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who've trespassed against us”. Today, Pastor JD reminds you to forgive one another. Even if you have been hurt, it’s so important to show them the same type of forgiveness your Lord has shown you.

When you go through hard times it’s natural to think, “Why am I going through this”. Have you ever wondered if the hardship you're enduring right now, is because of the benefit of someone else? Today, Pastor JD will bring to light how it’s not always about you. You may be the tool to bring someone else to Christ.

When you have been hurt or wronged by someone it can be difficult to see them with an eternal view. As you listen to Pastor JD today, he will encourage you to look at others with a heavenly perspective, and not a temporal view. You must see them as either saved or unsaved and if you do, it will change everything.

If you've been a believer for any given period of time, chances are you've asked the infamous question “what is the mark of the beast?” While many suspect the current vaccine might be it, Pastor JD suggests it might not be far off. In his prophecy update today, you'll learn how these current vaccines might be a precursor to the mark.

If you're familiar with your Bible, chances are you're familiar with what Scripture calls the great deception. Have you ever wondered or thought to yourself just how great it might be? In today's prophecy update, Pastor JD elaborates on the scale of this deception, and how it'll reach each and every nation.

If you've been paying attention for the last few years, chances are you've noticed that it seems like everyone is under a mass deception. Unfortunately, the great deception spoken of in Scripture will make today's events seem like a walk in the park. In today's message, Pastor JD warns you not to “buy the lie.”

As Pastor JD continues his teaching series through the book of Philemon, he'll be exhorting women to submit and respect their husbands, and for men to be loving and understanding. The Bible challenges husbands to lay down their own lives for their wives, just as Jesus laid down His own life for the church.

Have you noticed how most of the values of the world are in contrast to what God values? Today, Pastor JD will be encouraging you to be meek, not aggressive, and proud. Jesus, Himself is the perfect example of meekness, He had power under control. He was humble and cooperated with His Father in Heaven.

Prayer is one of the foundations of the Christian faith. Jesus, Himself had to get away from everyone to pray regularly. If the Lord felt it necessary to pray, how much more should you!? Today, Pastor JD will be challenging you to make prayer a staple discipline in your life and to allow God to speak to your heart.

We live in a time where everyone struggles with anxiety. Pastor JD does too! But today, He reminds us how we need to take our thoughts captive. Don’t let your fear rule you. Instead of fretting, remember to thank God for anything. Pray about everything, and in turn, don’t worry about anything. God will take care of you.

We’ve all been let down by people we love, and it hurts, even when it’s not malicious. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that God will never be one of those people. He can’t not keep a promise. Instead of reeling in the hurt and the fear, give your cares to God, and allow Him to wrap you in His peace that surpasses understanding.

We all go through times when we’re ruled by fear and anxiety. And, coming from someone who’s dealt with those things a lot, Pastor JD is here to remind us today that, God won’t forsake you. He’s not going to abandon you or turn away; His peace will encompass you, despite the world around you, if only you’ll allow it to.

As Pastor JD begins his new teaching through the book of Philemon, he'll be challenging you to forsake the ways of the world and to focus on living a victorious Christian life. This is a very rich letter that's filled with encouragement to forgive and restore, and also exhortation to have a godly character and reputation.

If you are doing something and you don’t have peace about it… then never, ever, ever follow through with it. God will open or close the right doors He wants you to walk through. Today, Pastor JD reminds you to walk away from something if you don’t have peace with it. God will open the door when the time is right.

The Bible is not just any book. It’s the life experiences of others who walked before you, who are showing you how to handle life and overcome situations. Today, Pastor JD reminds you that there are people with good and bad characteristics in The Bible. It’s up to you what type of person you will become.

We tend to hold onto things long past their expiration date. No one wants to let go of someone or something that they love. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that this world is not our home; soon and very soon, it will be time to let it go. Instead of holding on to it, let’s look ahead to the place that Christ has prepared for us.

There’s a struggle in this world: Christians war between being attached to this world, and longing for our Heavenly home. Today, Pastor JD reminds us, that loss is always hard – even the loss of a wicked and dying world. Let’s put our trust in God’s timing and the fact that He’s preparing a place for us, away from all this heartache.

There’re many people in the world who are sure they know THE Truth; people who think they’re going to Heaven because “they’re a good person.” But today, Pastor JD reminds us that none of us are good; we were born in sin and we live in sin. BUT, we don’t have to go on that way, because we have the option of living for Christ instead.

What do your actions say about you? Would someone describe you as faithful, dependable, or loyal? Today, Pastor JD doesn’t hold back. He will have you looking within yourself to see if you possess the characteristics of how Paul felt about Artemas and Tychicus. Two friends who were always faithful and reliable.

Satan has one goal, and that is to destroy anything that will bring pleasure to the Lord. He comes like a prowling lion only to kill, steal, and destroy. He studies you, just like a lion study’s his prey. Today, Pastor JD boldly reminds you to not be so naïve because Satan wants nothing more than to see your destruction.