In Spirit & Truth

What are the ways that the enemy seeks to tempt and deceive you? Today you learn from Pastor JD, to be on guard against temptation. The enemy always looks for ways to trip you up. When you notice temptation, run far from it. God will give you the way of escape and strength that you'll need to flee from it.

This life won’t always make sense and evil things will continue to happen because we live in a fallen world. Pastor JD reminds you today, that the only answer for evil is Jesus. He is the Creator of the universe, but also died on the cross for your sins, and wants to be your personal Savior! Choose Him now and be saved!

Whether you believe the Lord’s coming is near or not, Pastor JD reminds you that the Lord’s plan is always on track. Take heart that God is fully orchestrating all situations. Even when the individual instruments are playing off key or trying to sabotage the orchestra, He will make it all into a beautiful symphony.

God's commandments are for your protection! In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you that God gives His commandments for your own well-being and protection. He knows the ways that will be most beneficial for you to walk in. Keep close to God's Word and stay obedient to His commands.

Do all of your work as if you're doing it unto the Lord! As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you the importance of hard work. As a disciple of Jesus, when you're a faithful and hard-working employee, it's a powerful witness to others. No matter what work you've been given, do it unto God!

Sometimes it can be easy to see the sin within others, but not within yourself. In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you to examine yourself before you examine the lives of others. Look and remove the log in your own eye first, before pointing out the speck in others. Pastor JD reminds you to stay humble.

Guard your heart! As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you that the issues of life always start in the heart. The heart can be deceitful and it's important to regularly check its condition. Going astray from the Lord, always starts within the heart. Pastor JD encourages you to protect your heart!

In today’s prophecy update, Pastor JD implores you to be doctrinally sound. If you don’t meditate on God’s Word, you will be confused and easily persuaded by the lies and persuasiveness of the enemy. As the second coming of the Lord draws near, it’s essential to equip and ready yourself with God’s truths!

Every week, Pastor JD ends with the ABCs of salvation, which is a simple tool to use to share the gospel. The A is for admit you are a sinner and in need of a Savior. The B is for believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord. And the C is for call upon the name of the Lord! Now is the time of your salvation. Follow the ABCs and be saved!

God's ways are not your ways and His thoughts are not your thoughts! Today, you learn from Pastor JD to surrender your life to the Lord. Don't get stuck in your own planning and self-sufficiency. Turn to the Lord in all things. Trust Him to lead and guide you to what's best for you. God's faithful to direct you to His will.

You have not, because you ask not! In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you to come to the Lord boldly in prayer. God has the ability to do far beyond what you ask, think, or imagine. Don't put limitations on Him. Come to Him earnestly. Seek and you will find Him. Knock and the door will be opened to you!

There is nothing you can do to earn God's grace. Today, you learn from Pastor JD's message that grace is God's free gift to all who will receive it. God's grace is able to go so much deeper than the sin of man. Be encouraged that God's always offering to you His grace. He will never withhold His gift of grace from you.

In today's world, people fear a lot of things. However, do they fear the Lord? As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches the importance of fearing the Lord. To fear the Lord is to have a reverence for Him. A deep and intense awe of God and respect for Him. Reverence for God is the first step to gaining wisdom.

When faced with complex decisions, it's important to have wisdom. In today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you that wisdom is available to you. You can receive the gift of wisdom, by asking the Lord for it. He will be faithful to provide you wisdom through His Word and through prayer if you seek Him for it!

As unprecedented current events unfold in the world today, Pastor JD encourages us that God is in complete control. He hasn’t let the situation get out of hand or become surprised by any of it. No! Even if the United States falls apart, which Pastor JD believes must happen according to the Bible, God’s plan is underway!

Do you love this world more than you love God? It’s a very important question these days, because as Pastor JD reminds us, this world is passing away. The Bible promises that for all who love Jesus, their citizenship will eventually be in Heaven. Don’t grasp too tightly to this world. It’s not your final home!

What does it mean to fear the Lord? As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he teaches you that to fear the Lord means to fear doing anything that would be displeasing to God. To fear the Lord, is to hate what God hates. When you fear God you love Him, and work hard to do what honors and glorifies Him.

There are many differences between people on this earth. It’s easy to get caught up in focusing on the differences rather than remembering that we are all created in God’s image. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that God doesn’t see the differences. He sees the similarities and loves every single person immeasurably!

In today’s message, Pastor Mack stresses that Christians shouldn’t have racism in their hearts or minds. Even if you grew up in an environment where racism was an issue, it’s time to let go of old beliefs and move on in the love of Christ. Jesus died for all, which means you and everyone from all corners of the earth!

In today’s message, Pastor JD and Associate Pastor Mack discuss Black Lives Matter in a Question and Answer format, to give you some new insight into what’s going on in our nation. JD reminds us that the question isn’t what side should we be on. The question is am I on God’s side? God loves all people and cares for His entire creation. He sees color and embraces all differences!

Join Pastor JD today as he reminds us that we are living in a time where Bible prophecy is being fulfilled very quickly. JD has never been more convinced of the imminent return of the Lord than he has been in the last few months. Be encouraged, that Jesus’ second coming is nothing to fear, but something to rejoice!

On today’s prophecy update, Pastor JD likens the fulfilling of prophecy to putting together a puzzle. He has been researching, analyzing, and spending time with God gaining insight into Bible prophecy since the 1980’s. Today, JD teaches that the puzzle is coming together and is nearly completed. Jesus’ return is near.

Spiritual pride comes before a fall. Pastor JD reminds you in his message today, that Jesus came down from heaven and died on the cross to bridge the gap between you and God. He has also gifted you with brothers and sisters in the faith. When you are in need, put your pride aside, and ask for help! Prayer is a powerful tool!

In today’s message, Pastor JD discusses that his job description is very simple: preach the Word! When he says simple, he doesn’t mean his job is easy. Simple refers to the fact that pastors and church leaders should preach the Word of God and nothing more; stick with Jesus and what’s written in the Bible.

Prayer is the tool we use to speak with God. Sometimes we take it for granted or think of it as a chore rather than a choice. In today’s message, Pastor JD reminds us that a key component to a healthy relationship is good communication. How is your communication with God? Are you as close with Him as you can be?