In Spirit & Truth

If you view the Bible as a list of dos and don’ts that are there to make your life miserable and restricted, you’ve missed the entire point. Pastor JD makes it clear today that God has given us warnings against different actions and behaviors not to confine us, but to protect us from ourselves because He knows what’s at the center of our hearts.

If you could see a graph that charted what you spent your time thinking about, would you be shocked at the results? What we dwell on in our thoughts each day determines our actions and decisions, as we’ll hear from Pastor JD today. When our minds have been renewed by God’s Word, our entire thought pattern and life will be changed.

WORRY-how often does this plague your life? It’s so easy to give in to those anxious feelings, yet Pastor JD assures us today that we can experience the peace of God that goes beyond our comprehension. Learn to constantly have an attitude of thanksgiving to God and you’ll find peace even when you’re circumstances say you shouldn’t.

What’s your part in the body of Christ and what are you doing about it? God has created every one of us with unique gifts that He wants us using to benefit His church. Today Pastor JD reassures us that we’re indispensable in the body of Christ. Remember that no matter what gifts you’ve been given, they’re important and needed.

Peace and security is something that we all want. And our current administration is pursuing it, no holds bar. Pastor JD will remind us that these are the two words that will be on the lips of many just before catastrophe strikes. And the glorious truth is that we will be raptured before this catastrophe occurs.

There are two words that will fill the headlines and be on the lips of everyone in the days leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. What are these two words? Peace and security. Of course, these are both things that we want. But, at what cost? Today Pastor JD will share with us how the words of peace and security are being spoken more frequently.

One of the beautiful things about being part of the body of Christ is that God has created us for community and relationships. Pastor JD shares the truth that we need each other-we can’t grow and thrive on our own apart from other believers. As we serve each other in humility within the church, this leads to a healthy and impactful community.

Have you thought about how amazing it is that so many different personalities, cultures, and backgrounds can be united in the body of Christ? Today Pastor JD encourages this unity yet warns us of the effects pride can have in leading to divisions within a church body. Look for ways you can build up the church with an attitude of humility.

Humility-does the word alone make you cringe? Growing in humility is something probably all of us say we can do. Pastor JD teaches today that humble people are gentle, patient, long-suffering, and united. When our pride rears its ugly head, it’s showing others they are less valuable than we are. Let’s be people of humility.

Has your life been changed by God’s forgiveness, grace, and mercy? The way we respond to others will mirror what God has done for us, as we’ll hear from Pastor JD today. In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul urges us to live a life worthy of the calling we’ve received. This calling has already been given to us in Christ-are you displaying this to others?

The Jewish marriage ceremony is absolutely fascinating! There are so many parallels that speak directly to last days events. Today Pastor JD shares some of those parallels. Specifically, there is a seven day period in the Jewish marriage ceremony that directly correlates to the seven year peace treaty that we know will be made in the last days.

When we truly understand the depth of what God has done for us, we’ll want to follow and please Him, not out of obligation, but out of love. Pastor JD explains today that when we live our lives in response to what God has already accomplished for us and all that He’s given to us, this will lead to victorious Christian living.

Things continue to heat up in the middle east and President Trump is now taking some of his first steps towards securing what he calls, “the biggest deal ever”...peace in the middle east. While Pastor JD unequivocally will say that he does not...I repeat DOES NOT :-)...believe that President Trump is the antichrist...there are some amazing things that are falling into place in these last days.

Contrary to what many think, “God helps those who help themselves” is not found in Scripture. Pastor JD shares today that the opposite is actually true. Jesus came to help the helpless because they’re the ones who recognize their need for help. Let’s drop the pretenses and realize how much we need God’s help daily.

How often are we unable to handle what comes our way? It’s when we’re unable, we cry out to the God Who is able, as we’ll hear from Pastor JD today. If we try in our own strength to face difficulties, we’ll quickly fail. But it’s when we realize we can’t do it that God steps in and takes the situation because He’s the Only One Who is able.

We can’t experience all God has for us if we don’t spend time praying. God is sovereign in how he answers our prayers and He only has our good in mind because He’s already given us all He could in Jesus. Pastor JD urges us today to make prayer a continual practice in our lives because this is how we’ll survive and thrive.

The red heifer that has been recently discovered in Israel is an amazing occurrence. Now some may say, “There have been numerous red heifers discovered over the years.” And while that is true, the corresponding OTHER prophetic events that are happening right now should cause us to pay careful attention.

In the book of Numbers chapter nineteen we see a curious bit of information...the mention of a red heifer. God commands His chosen people Israel to cleanse the temple with the blood of a red heifer. As some of you may have heard, those in charge of restoring temple worship in Israel recently announced that a red heifer has been born and is now being examined.

Are you too strong in your own strength? Without trials in our lives, we can become self-reliant and we might not even realize how much we trust ourselves until we face a hard time. God wants to show us His grace and power, as we’ll hear from Pastor JD today, and we come to know God at this deeper level when we go through adversity.

Is your attitude while going through a trial one of surrender or do you fight against the Lord, making it even harder on yourself? Pastor JD teaches today that God gives us the perseverance we need during the hard time we’re experiencing. It comes down to trust and learning to wait on the Lord. Surrender will bring freedom and growth.

Hard times in life can overwhelm us and leave us feeling like we’re drowning. Take heart that no matter how big the trial is you’re going through, it’ll never change the goodness of God, as we’ll hear from Pastor JD today. God is capable and will see you through whatever you’re going through. Never doubt His love and compassion toward you.

The A, B, C's of the Gospel have become the landing pad for each and every edition of the Mid-East Prophecy Update. Pastor JD has been stirred by the LORD to make use of this short time that we have. At the close of today's prophecy update Pastor JD will share with us exactly how to enter into a personal relationship with Jesus!

Friends, it's quite obvious that cataclysmic weather events are becoming the norm. Hurricanes and tropical storms are in full swing in this fall season. Today Pastor JD shares an amazing testimony of how simple prayer can be answered by God. Pastor JD, and many others, asked the LORD to move a hurricane headed directly for Hawaii west...and it moved.

When adversity strikes, are you able to stand firm or do you crumble? Pastor JD shares with us today that the outcome of hardship in our lives will be determined by what our foundation is. If you’ve made Jesus your foundation, staying in the Word and connected to Him daily, you’ll be able to weather the storms of life.

I think we often forget that when God's word says ALL it means ALL. So, when He says that He will meet ALL of our needs, will you believe Him? In today's message, Pastor JD will help us to gain a proper outlook on our circumstances and will teach us how to tell the difference between needs and desires. Trust God with ALL your needs today.