In Spirit & Truth

Pastor JD talks today about how we Christians, are called to live our lives. It’s easy to get caught up in our own desires and selfish ambitions, but that’s not our purpose. We’re meant to set ourselves apart through our kindness and humility. Don’t think of it as weak-ness; pride may make you feel strong, but only in this temporary world.

While many of us might think of legalism as having been a problem that was exclusive to the early Church, the reality is that it's alive and well today. As Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, legalism is not only an attack against the finished work of the Cross, but it's also one of the quickest ways to rob us of hope, joy, and assurance.

Pastor JD reminds us today how important it is to keep our selfish-ness in check. It’s easy to forget that other people have lives and pains all their own. We get so caught up in ourselves that we don’t concern ourselves with others. Stop comparing yourself to anyone else; your standard should be Christ. Pride yourself in your humility.

For some the way that Pastor JD closes each Prophecy Update might be considered “old news”. You've probably heard the Gospel message many times. I can promise you...you won't feel that way after hearing today's message. Pastor JD shares some deeply moving testimonies of how God is using the simple ABC's of the Gospel presentation to change lives!

Like any normal person, I'm sure you've experienced some hopelessness in your life. When things become difficult and the pressures of life increase, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Today Pastor JD will remind you that you have HOPE in Jesus Christ. You'll learn today that the return of Jesus Christ is our GREATEST hope as His followers.

What have you done today that holds eternal value? As Pastor JD will remind us in today’s message, instead of being something that lies at the back of your mind, serving Jesus should be your top priority. This life is just a vapor in light of eternity. The temporary, fleeting pleasures of this world should take second place to your calling to glorify God.

You may have a hard time understanding why God allows hardship in your life. This is a common struggle. Shouldn’t He protect and shelter you if He loves you? As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, it’s often in the midst of those trials that you will experience the love and peace of God in a way you never would have if life were easy.

If only we could find that peace and confidence we see on display in Paul and James. To be in the midst of trials we can’t even imagine: imprisoned, persecuted and under the threat of death, yet, as Pastor JD points out in today’s message, they had peace, and even joy in knowing that they were right where God wanted them to be.

You can’t even come close to imagining the love that God has for you. Satan does his best to convince you that God just puts up with you, and if you just give Him the excuse, He’s ready to smite you. But, as Pastor JD explains in today’s message, God doesn’t just love you – He likes you and wants to have intimacy with you. He went to great lengths to make that possible.

Whether it’s your spouse, children, friends, coworkers or even your enemies, prayer has a way of transforming your attitude as well as theirs. As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, often times you may go to your knees, frustrated with that person, just for God to reveal that the problem is in your heart more than theirs.

I know this goes without saying, but each day that passes we are one day closer to the return of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ! Once again, Pastor JD shows how the global unrest speaks to this. Believer's in China are rising up, people are exiting the California...God is calling us to love in these last days...no matter what...He's calling us to love those around us.

If you're a math person listening today...you'll love this. Today Pastor JD shares that Jesus fulfilled many prophecies. A mathematician created a real world scenario that represents the odds of Jesus fulfilling just eight of the many prophecies. It would be like covering the state of Texas with silver dollars...then sending a person out and asking them to pick the one you've marked...ON THE VERY FIRST TRY!!!

You have been gifted with a supernatural ability. When you pray, your voice is heard by the Creator of the universe. Not only does He hear you – He listens and acts. As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, one of the main ways that God acts is by altering your heart and replacing your fleshly impulses with righteous inclinations.

Many believers want the joy of the Lord without any effort on their part. As Pastor JD will explain in today’s message, that’s not how it works as we walk in this broken world. It takes commitment on your part. If you want to receive His peace and joy, you have to take the time to plug in to Him through prayer and studying His Word.

God never promised you happiness. As Pastor JD will remind us in today’s message, happiness is a shallow emotional response to the pleasures of life. When you trust in God, you receive something so much better. You receive joy. Joy is a deep contentment that transcends even the worst circumstances.

Do you know how to be victorious in a spiritual battle? Today, Pastor JD teaches you through his message, that the way to be victorious in a spiritual battle is to praise God and proclaim the Word of God. God's desire is for you to walk in the victory that He has already given to you. With Christ in you, you are more than a conqueror!

The statistics show that so called “natural disasters” have been greatly increasing over the years. The correlation with the nation of Israel and her sovereignty is uncanny! It's almost like there's a Creator of the Universe that is divinely allowing things to happen to communicate with us! Of course, as followers of Jesus, we know that this is 100% true.

The most recent victory by our brave men and women in our armed forces is a stunning blow to ISIS. A major player in the ISIS leadership has been killed in a secret operation. Abu-Bakar-El-Bagdahi has lead ISIS since 2010. This is yet another important piece in the the pursuit of peace in the middle east.

Do you feel overcome with anxiety and are worried about how God will provide? As you listen to today's message from Pastor JD, he reminds you that you are precious to God and God will take care of you. If God is faithful to provide for the flowers and the birds, He is even more trustworthy to provide for you. Place all your trust in Him!

David wrote Psalm 145 in response to how well he knew God. In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to write your own Psalm 145. What would it say about God? Would it be filled with praises about what God has done for you? Or would you not have much to say because you don’t know God very well?

It’s so easy to take the blessings that God has given to you for granted. In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to follow David’s example in this Psalm - stop what you’re doing and take the time to thank God and praise God for all of the things that He has done for you.

For some the way that Pastor JD closes each Prophecy Update might be considered “old news”. You've probably heard the Gospel message many times. I can promise you...you won't feel that way after hearing today's message. Pastor JD shares some deeply moving testimonies of how God is using the simple ABC's of the Gospel presentation to change lives!

Like any normal person, I'm sure you've experienced some hopelessness in your life. When things become difficult and the pressures of life increase, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Today Pastor JD will remind you that you have HOPE in Jesus Christ. You'll learn today that the return of Jesus Christ is our GREATEST hope as His followers.

Satan wants you to focus your attention on things that are not important or are possibly even lies instead of focusing on God. In today’s sermon, Pastor JD will encourage you to follow David’s leading and purposefully turn your attention away from people or things that are distracting you and turn your focus to God.

Today, Pastor JD will remind you that when you are overwhelmed with the cares of this world, you need to remember how God provided for you in the past and be encouraged to know that God will take care of you now. Remember that sometimes God provides for you in unexpected ways. Be patient, God’s timing is always perfect!

In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage you to go straight to God before you try to figure out your problems on your own or share them with others. You don’t have to explain your circumstances to God, just bring your burdens to Him and be comforted that God knows what you’re going through and how it’s going to end.