In Spirit & Truth

The Bible tells us often, “Do not fret.” We usually think of this as “do not worry or be anxious.” But the original meaning also has an edge of anger to it. “Don’t get hot under the collar,” as we might say today. Pastor JD reminds us to stay focused on Christ. No matter where this world is headed, Jesus will be victorious.

In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that there is power in your life when the Holy Spirit takes up residency in your heart. Not only do you now have the power to overcome sin in your life... But you also can serve the Lord with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts can empower you for the mission God has for you!

The world tells us that if we want something in this life, we just have to work REALLY hard for it... And while there is nothing wrong with working hard, this principle does not apply to our relationship with Jesus. In today's message, Pastor JD will remind you that only through the Holy Spirit can we overcome sin.

In today's message, Pastor JD will encourage you to know yourself well. Often times when we mess up in one area of our life, we try to make amends for it in another area of life. Our goal should be to acknowledge our shortcomings and ask the Holy Spirit to give us the ability to overcome the sin in our lives.

Every week for the past few years, Pastor JD has concluded his updates with the A, B, C’s of salvation. He wants to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus before it’s too late. “A” is for acknowledge that you’re a sinner. “B” is for believe that Jesus is God. And “C” is for call upon His name. Don’t wait. Choose Jesus!

Maybe you’re feeling a little cynical or down in the dumps. You’d be justified. This world is going through difficult and tumultuous times. In today’s update, Pastor JD reads “but God” stories from fellow believers. These stories show how God is working and faithful in the midst of very trying and confusing circumstances.

In today’s update, Pastor JD reads emails from listeners who submitted their “but God” stories. While the world is turning upside down, division and mistrust prevail, and neighbors are becoming enemies, God is still in control. He will have victory in the end and the rapture is coming. Repent, turn to Jesus, and be ready.

Trials are painful, annoying, and utterly necessary. Nobody likes to go through them, and usually wants to forget them when they’re over. Pastor JD’s teaching today will concern the apostle Paul and his apprentice, Timothy. You’ll hear about the difficulties both of them faced and how God was getting them through the hard times.

When you were a kid and got disciplined by your parents, you thought it was the end of the world. Looking back, though, you see the benefit of the discipline you received. Pastor JD will be teaching today that trials you experience now are to achieve a similar result – they’re to get you to trust God for everything.

Let’s face it – sometimes life gets so hard that you want to quit. Go hide, give up on God, and just try to exist from day-to-day. What Pastor JD will be reminding you in his teaching today is that everybody goes through that temptation – even Jesus did. You’ll find out today how to survive those trying circumstances.

In today’s update, Pastor JD reads emails from listeners who submitted their “but God” stories. While the world is turning upside down, division and mistrust prevail, and neighbors are becoming enemies, God is still in control. He will have victory in the end and the rapture is coming. Repent, turn to Jesus, and be ready.

We all know what it feels like to be hopeless, and with the direction our world is heading, hopelessness doesn’t seem unwarranted. But Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update, that we have a reason to hope; God has the power to turn evil into something that works for His glory. Rest in that knowledge.

When it seems like the whole world is heading towards destruction, how can we – as Christians – stay focused on Christ and rest in His peace? Pastor JD comes to us today with an update of encouraging testimonies, reminding us that God has the power to turn even the foulest things around for His glory.

Christians instinctively know that their goal is to be a ‘better’ Christian. Now, there are many opinions on what that is, but most would agree that it has something to do with having more of Jesus’ character. Pastor JD will be teaching today that there’s only one way to be more like Jesus, but many people won’t follow through.

The world, your flesh, and the devil want you to live in and react to fear. There’s plenty going on right now to cause you to be fearful for the future. But as Pastor JD will be teaching today, God’s got a way to beat that fear. You’ll be reminded about reality from God’s viewpoint and how you can learn to see things in God’s way.

The apostle Paul was an intense guy. It’s easy to have that be the impression you get from reading about him. But that’s not all that Paul was about. Pastor JD will be teaching today about another side of Paul – the pastoral side. You’ll hear about his care and concern for one of his favorite people, Timothy.

What do you do when you’re scared? When unbelievers are frightened of the direction our world is heading, you know it’s gotten dangerous. Amidst all the fear and confusion, Pastor JD reminds us that God works everything together for the good of those who love Him. Don’t get swept up in fear, focus on Christ.

We’re living in scary times; you don’t have to be a follower of Christ to recognize the evil that has crept upon the world. But Pastor JD comes to us today with an encouraging update, filled with testimonies from people all over the world, talking about how God has taken what the devil means for evil and has used it for good.

It can be disheartening when you take a step back and look where our government, our nation, and our world is heading. It seems like we just fall further and further into darkness every day. But take heart, Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update that, what the world means for evil, God flips it around and uses it for His good.

Does your spouse feel secure in the love that you have for them? In today's message from Pastor JD, he explains that it's important for your spouse to know the deep love that you have for them. They need to feel protected, secure, and supported. Take the time this week to express to your spouse how much you love them.

Your sins have been paid for on the cross in full by Jesus Christ! As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he shares with you the amazing truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. You don't have to carry around the weight and guilt of sin. Jesus has cleansed you by His sacrifice on the cross.

It’s tempting to believe the enemy that when you screw up that God loves you less. Pastor JD will encourage you today to remember that God’s love is deep and never-ending. You are one with Christ the moment you believe! Don’t allow the shame the enemy heaps on you to keep you from Jesus after you sin!

We live in an age where people are controlled by fear. We think there’s so much evil in the world – and there is! – but for now, it’s still proportionate to the good. Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update, that if we’re driven by fear, then our faith takes a backseat, and that’s not OK, because we have so many reasons to praise the Lord.

It often feels like there’s so much evil in this world, how could we possibly get out from under it? But in today’s update, Pastor JD reminds us that the Restrainer of evil is still restraining. Imagine what this world would look like without Him! Meditate on God’s promise, that the things we mean for evil, He will use for good.

We can be so hard on ourselves, but you know who’s even harder? Satan. He weasels his way into our minds and lies and manipulates. But Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update that no matter what happens – no matter if they mandate vaccinations and restrict your movements – God is in control and we were made for Him.