In Spirit & Truth

Over and over again there's plain documentation proving the relation between the United States decision to push peace in the middle east and natural disasters. Was there a correlation between the recent push for peace in the middle east and the horrible hurricane that devastated the gulf coast of Florida?

We live in a dark world. People are stumbling around trying to find some source of illumination, only to find themselves disappointed and hurt. As Pastor JD reminds us in today’s message, as believers, we have found the light in Christ. We can’t hide this light away and keep it to ourselves, we need to share it with the world around us.

Christians who are knowingly practicing sinful lives are Christians who may not be Christians at all. Pastor JD teaches us that truly knowing Jesus will instill in us a hatred of sin which will move us away from it. If you have accepted Jesus into your life, but have not changed your ways, spend more time with Him. Find the desire to be like Him.

Our lives will ultimately show whether or not we are saved. Pastor JD shares with us traits which can be expected in a person who has salvation. We learn that once we have accepted Jesus into our hearts we should long to be like Him and sin no more. This will be seen in the way we live our lives and through the fruits which we inspire.

This world has normalized sexual immorality. It’s not only acceptable at large in our society, but it has become expected. In today’s message, Pastor JD will encourage us to allow God to keep us pure in the midst of this darkness. It is possible, and God longs for us to live in the joy that comes with His purity.

Today Pastor JD shares some amazing parallels between the life of Joseph and the life of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. The fulfillments that we see in the life of Jesus are truly astounding. Pastor JD also shares a testimony of how God used the ABC's of the Gospel to bring someone to Christ...literally, just at the right moment in their life!

Pastor JD shares one of the more compelling reasons we should believe that we are in the last days. The evidence is in our own lives. Stop and think about just how much spiritual attack you've been facing in your life. If you're like many, the attack has exponentially increased. Pastor JD shares his own testimony of the high levels of spiritual attack he's been experiencing.

Sexuality is one of the most personal and important aspects of every human being’s life. God gave us this gift, but in a world of rampant perversion, it has become a source of struggle for millions. As Pastor JD approaches this touchy subject, we are reminded to be very careful of what we allow into our hearts and minds.

As Pastor JD will warn us in today’s message, when we ask God to teach us kindness and compassion, we may not like His method of teaching. Sometimes God will allow less than favorable circumstances that can help us sympathize with those that we may struggle with being compassionate towards.

If we envision a flash flood ripping through a narrow canyon, that gives us a beautiful image of the way the Holy Spirit works in our hearts. As Pastor JD explains in today’s message, when we open ourselves up to let the Holy Spirit fill us, His love will come in like a torrent, filling every crack and tearing down anything that resists it.

We know why we shouldn’t do the things God says will be destructive to our lives, but do we understand the how behind it? Today Pastor JD teaches that when we come to understand the depth of love and forgiveness God has shown us through Jesus, we can in turn demonstrate this to others through the power of the Spirit.

Pastor JD shares one of the more compelling reasons we should believe that we are in the last days. The evidence is in our own lives. Stop and think about just how much spiritual attack you've been facing in your life. If you're like many, the attack has exponentially increased. Pastor JD shares his own testimony of the high levels of spiritual attack he's been experiencing.

Pastor JD says something fairly profound today. With all respect to our president, Donald Trump...our desires as Christians should be to make Heaven great again! Why? Well Pastor JD reminds us of the answer to this question today...this isn't our home. Of course we want to see blessing in the here and now...but, our home is in heaven!

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.