In Spirit & Truth

Have you ever struggled with temptation? If you’re like most people you struggle daily. According to Pastor JD in today’s message, the secret to overcoming temptation, and your passion for it, is to have a greater passion for God. Experiencing temptation is not a sin, it’s when you give in to it that it’s a sin.

Have you ever considered how you should live as a follower of Jesus? Well in today’s message, Pastor JD proposes you should live a full prosperous life. Many people will accuse you of believing in a prosperity gospel, but if not prosperity, what did Jesus mean when He said to live an abundant life?

In today’s message, Pastor JD aims to both warn and inspire us. He reminds us that everything happening in this world is not meant for God's children and is not permanent. When Jesus returns, He will come down as the Lion of God, and that day is approaching sooner than most think. Are you ready?

In the past, the enemy manipulated the world through Hollywood and entertainment. However, in today’s environment, he is now using politics. That’s why Pastor JD urges you in this message to be aware of the tactics the enemy employs and to stay grounded in the Word of God to protect you!

In today’s message, Pastor JD challenges you to consider this question: How long will you waver between two opinions? Will you choose to live according to the Word of Jesus Christ, or will you continue down the path you have been following? Don’t wait for tomorrow—choose Jesus Christ today!

Do you struggle to admit when you’re wrong? If you’re like most people you probably do. In today’s message, Pastor JD suggests that since all have sinned, all should confess their wrongs; that includes you. Imagine how much better your relationships would be if you freely admitted every time you were in the wrong.

What’s the first thing you do when someone wrongs you? Do you get angry and retaliate? Well in today’s message, Pastor JD challenges you to pray for them before you do anything else. He explains that it’s hard to stay angry while praying because by praying you have shifted the focus to what Jesus did for you.

How do you see the love of God? As Pastor JD points out in today’s message, as a follower of Christ you are to be the example of the unseen love of God with acts of love towards others. Can you think of one or two people who have shown you the love of God through their actions towards you and others?

When we watch the news, what do we notice? Are there positive stories about the world, or does the media primarily focus on the negative? Despite living in a challenging environment, Pastor JD reminds us of an important truth: even as the world seems to worsen, everything is leading to the return of Jesus Christ!

God knows everything that is going on in the world, and He is not beholden to the plans of man. Even those with the best intentions, those who are seeking to serve God, may not always be in perfect alignment with His will. What you should do in your life is yield to the move of God’s power, and let Him take the lead.

Biblical prophecy isn’t something that you should just take someone else’s word for. Pastor JD even teaches you today that you should do your own research, take the time, dig into the Word, and see what God has to say about current events today. He speaks to His children through the words of Scripture.

Have you ever asked God for something and felt like He never answered? In today’s message, Pastor JD explains that God will give you whatever you ask for as long as it is within His will. The tough part is most times He will not give it to you in your time frame, it will be in His timeframe and how He sees fit not how you want it.

Have you had a need that you couldn’t meet until you went to God in prayer about it? In today’s message, Pastor JD suggests that sometimes God will put a need in your life so you will have to call on Him to meet it. Sometimes you may stray so far off the path that God will use a need to prompt you back in the right direction.

How important is prayer in your life? Do you pray before making any decisions or just the big ones? In today’s message, Pastor JD explains that if the enemy can keep you from praying, he wins! Prayer is your connection to God; anything you ask can be granted as long as it's within His will and the enemy knows this.

A lot of times you can read the news and think of America as the good guys, as Israel’s closest ally that will be spared God’s wrath in the last days. But the truth is, America is a manmade empire like any other that has ever existed. And if it neglects to follow God’s words in Scripture, it will meet a similar end.

There are powers at play that want to establish a split in Jerusalem between the Arab and the Jewish populations. Pastor JD shares from Scripture today to show you that God brings ruin to those who try to take away the Holy Land from His chosen people. And He will do the same with the current evil actors.

As Pastor JD continues his prophecy update, he’ll challenge the church to reveal God's love by first having love for your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. The End Times will be characterized by selfishness and lovelessness. This is your chance to shine a bright light in a darkening world!

You may believe that your good works in this world will lead you to eternity. Even if you're a preacher to thousands of people, do you know who qualifies you for heaven? Today, Pastor JD explains how Jesus is the only way. You can receive eternal life only when you believe in Jesus and what He did for you on the cross!

We prefer to believe what we see with our eyes. But are you aware that the spiritual realm functions differently? Today, Pastor JD demonstrates how you can have eternal life. When you believe in Jesus and what He did on the cross for you, you’ll begin to see and comprehend how God works miracles in your life!

There are plenty of distractions that can lead you astray from what God desires for you. Today, Pastor JD tells you why refocusing your attention on Jesus is crucial. The enemy will try to divert your thoughts away from God and destroy you, but if you remain centered on Jesus, you can defeat the plans of satan!

The Bible indicates that there will be a great apostasy during the end times. This falling away is a rebellion against God. That’s what an apostasy is: a rebellion, an abandonment of the truth. The end times will include a wholesale rejection of God’s revelation, a further “falling away” of an already fallen world.

Today, Pastor JD will explain how the End Times culture described in the Bible goes hand in hand with the current cultural norms. Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, an increase in lawlessness and violence, and selfishness are only a few examples, but these attributes are worsening now more than ever.

When Covid hit, the pharmaceutical companies jumped at the chance to create vaccines. But have you considered what might happen to your body because of those vaccinations? In today’s message, Pastor JD shares his thoughts on how he believes the Covid vaccines are one of Satan’s biggest deceptions.

When you choose to set out on your own, rejecting the path that God has planned for you, you are going to face problems. You may consider these as obstacles that you can effortlessly overcome. Today, Pastor JD outlines why you should obey God's word. A victorious life awaits you if you choose to walk with God!

Sometimes your obedience to God causes quite a stir among others around you. You may encounter hatred merely because you follow Jesus. You may feel as if you are doing something wrong. But is that the truth? Today, Pastor JD explains how you can demonstrate the love of Jesus through your lifestyle and way of life.

Do you ever wonder if there's an indication that you truly love God with all your heart? In today's message, Pastor JD explains ways to ensure that you are following God. When you choose to obey God's call in your life, it indicates that you love Him with all your heart. Your obedience is the true reflection of your love for God!

Are you aware of the extensive havoc that a computer virus can wreak? In the same way, the world can trick you, mess up your life, and hold you back from finding salvation. In today’s message, Pastor JD will tell you how Bible prophecies can help shield you from all the deceptions out there in the world!

Sometimes, you might find yourself keeping up with the ways of the world and putting your trust in them instead of focusing on God’s Word. But is that really a smart choice? In today’s message, Pastor JD is going to share how Bible prophecies can help you steer clear of all the deceptions out there in the world.

There might be a few things out there that are just a bit beyond what you can handle. Your thinking and actions have some limitations. But did you know that God has a way of orchestrating miracles? Today, Pastor JD will share how God can take an impossible situation in your life and turn it around for His glory!

Jesus teaches that it’s easy to love those who love you back. It’s how the world operates. You’ve heard the phrase, “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” Today, Pastor JD teaches that the way we should represent Jesus is to love those who despise us because God loved you when you once rebelled against Him.

The best example to understand God’s love is to look at your own children. Think of how much you love them, and how far you’d go for them. Think about how much it hurts to see them hurt. Today, Pastor JD teaches that God feels the same way about you, but to a degree that you cannot even fathom.

There’s a false narrative preached by media today that paints Christians as hateful hypocrites, and God as an angry kid with a lightning bolt. While the former may sadly be true at times, today, Pastor JD teaches that the latter is a lie. God isn’t mad at you. God loves you. God wants wants to see you live.

As many anticipate the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, Pastor JD urges you to take care of the temple that is still standing today… your own body. He teaches that when you honor your body, you bring glory to God. Don’t allow your temple to be destroyed from the inside by being filled with sin.

Many in the Jewish community are waiting for their Messiah. They do not acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah and instead will look to the antichrist to fulfill that role during the tribulation. Today, Pastor JD teaches that they have sadly missed the point. Jesus Christ is the true Messiah who has come to rescue you.

The coming of our Lord and Messiah Jesus Christ is closer than you can possibly imagine. The Bible points to the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem as evidence of the tribulation. Today, Pastor JD teaches that the rebuilding is right around the corner. When the time comes, and Israel is celebrating, get ready.

What is love? We say we love our spouse… we say we love cookies and ice cream… we say we love our parents. These are all good definitions of love, but in today’s message, Pastor JD teaches what love really is. Love is serving. Love is dying on the cross to pay for the sins of the world. Love died to set you free.

What would you do for your best friend? Would you pay their bail? Would you take a bullet for them? Would you send the child you prayed for to take their place on death row? Today, Pastor JD teaches that it would be crazy to go that far, yet God did it anyways. He sent Jesus to take your place on the cross.

One of the most fascinating things about the animal kingdom is watching how predators catch their prey. They use tactics such as lying in wait until a meal crosses their path. Today, Pastor JD teaches that Satan is the same way. He will attack you with clever tricks, so stay diligent, and don’t let your guard down.

How many things do we have today that were unimaginable a century ago? How many things do we accept today that were unthinkable just a few years ago? Today, Pastor JD urges us to remember. This world will always try to lure you away. You must hold faithfully to Christ and not be swayed by the times.

People all around you today are pretty worried – about the present and about the future. But, as Pastor JD reminds us today – as Christians, the future is always “looking up”. Because our future is in the eternal power of Christ. So, keep this focus, and let the people around you wonder what you’re up to.

It’s easy to become so comfortable with this world that we think we live here – permanently. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that this world is only temporary. So, be sure that your eyesight has an eternal perspective. And while you are here – temporarily – do everything you can to help others see what you see.

Why are there so many false teachers and teachings out there? They try to be a counterfeit Christ or counterfeit Christianity… but in the end, they are just that—a counterfeit. Today, Pastor JD teaches that not every doctrine should be believed, because many of them are false, trying to impersonate the true Christ.

The flesh is a powerful thing, isn’t it? Pastor JD’s metaphor of the flesh being a lion is so accurate because it’s hungry and wants to be fed. But today, take his advice. Starve the lion, and feed the lamb. Feed your spirit with what is good, and holy, and let the Lamb of God defeat that hungry, roaring lion inside you.

As Pastor JD continues his teaching series through the book of 1 John, he’ll be exhorting you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus during times of adversity and trials. If the enemy can throw off your walk with the Lord by a particular temptation or hardship, he’ll keep coming at you with that same temptation.

The story of Noah and the Ark is very well known. As we think of it, our minds typically go to the animals being boarded two by two… But have you ever thought, “Why Noah?” Pastor JD shares with you in today’s update, that the Bible describes Noah as having been an uncorrupted man. Can the same be said of you?

The Internet is full of ideas about where the world is on the prophetic timeline. One popular notion being perpetuated is that the COVID-19 vaccine is the mark of the beast. Pastor JD reassures you in today’s update, that according to scripture, the COVID-19 vaccine CANNOT be the mark of the beast.

There’s no doubt that the days we live in are filled with evil. Do you know who’s behind it all? No, it’s not a political party. It’s not the UN or the World Economic Forum. In today’s update, Pastor JD reminds you that the evil you see happening all around you today, is a spiritual assault. It’s an attack from the enemy of your soul.

Today, Pastor JD will be reminding you that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, lives within you. You now have power over sin! The Holy Spirit is God, the third Person of the Trinity. As God, the Holy Spirit can truly function as the Comforter and Counselor that Jesus promised He would be.

Too often, people go to church and hear a sermon but leave the church building and never become more like Jesus. Today, Pastor JD will be encouraging you to not only be a hearer of the Word, but a doer of the Word. It’s not enough to simply read the Bible, you need to apply the Lord's commands.

Today, Pastor JD will be talking about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as a mystical force. Others see the Holy Spirit as an impersonal power that God makes available to followers of Christ. The Bible declares that the Holy Spirit is God. He’s a divine person, with a mind, emotions, and a will.