A Sure Hope

Ever found yourself believing in something, only to have it proven wrong? A rumor, a myth, or maybe a superstition? In today’s message, Pastor Dave teaches about confirming what we hear. In this day and age, it’s easy to simply add more and more things to what we believe, but that can actually be quite dangerous!

Have you ever been deceived? Most of us have, of course. In today’s message; Pastor Dave speaks about deception, and how common it is in our lives. This chapter of 1 John teaches about how you are to beware of deception, especially from people who call themselves Christians but don’t follow the laws of God.

Previously, Pastor Dave spoke about loving others the same way God does; unconditionally. Today, he’ll explain a bit further. It’s hard to love people who don’t love you the same way. But we’re called to love them anyway! Besides, if someone wasn’t worth loving because of a mistake; would God still love you?

In today’s message, Pastor Dave showcases something John the Apostle wrote about. What it means to show others that you are a believer in Christ. The most important way for you to show God’s love for others is to show others the same love God gives you! “Agape” (ah-ga-pay); unconditional love for others, even those who’ve wronged you.

It’s not uncommon for someone to doubt their salvation, you’ve probably done it before, yourself! Maybe you relapsed into sin a few times, or even just felt like maybe you didn’t “pray right” the first time! Today, Pastor Dave reminds us that the Apostle Paul explained that this is a trick used by the enemy to create doubt in our hearts.

Have you ever wondered if you’re really saved? Maybe you fell back into sin, or maybe you feel like you were never saved in the first place? Today, Pastor Dave explains how this is a very common trick used by the enemy that actually causes us to doubt the sacrifice and salvation given to us by Jesus Christ!

Previously; Pastor Dave explained that showing God’s love to others demonstrates His love for you. Today, however, Pastor Dave showcases how the opposite effect takes place. How, if a “Christian” hold only anger and spite toward a neighbor; it demonstrates a disregard for God’s love in their own life!

In today’s message, Pastor Dave discusses God’s Love in detail, since it’s not actually as straightforward as you might have thought! Pastor Dave uses Cain and Able as an example of how God’s love works within us, and how you can spot a “fake Christian” by how they demonstrate God’s love to others.

Sometimes it’s easy to get distracted from your salvation by believing that you can earn it for yourself. But that’s not the case, is it? Today, Pastor Dave reminds us that we simply can’t reach the standard God requires, but that we can still be with him through Jesus Christ, who reached the standard for us!

Do you ever find yourself feeling like you’re too guilty to be saved? You’re not the only one! But in today’s message; Pastor Dave reminds us that your sins don’t need to be held against you anymore! After all, they were paid for by Jesus Christ when He died upon the cross. We don’t have to worry anymore!