A Sure Hope

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be challenging you to remain humble. The Bible says that God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble! Don't allow pride and sin to corrupt you from within, and cause you to drift away from the Lord.

God is long-suffering and full of grace, and that can be seen in how Jesus first came as a suffering servant to save mankind. Today, Pastor Dave will be reminding you that there will be a time when Jesus returns, and He won't be coming as a suffering servant, but as a triumphant King! He will right every wrong because He is righteous.

As a Christian, you're called to be a light in this dark and depraved world. When you take upon the characteristics of Jesus in your behavior, you shine and have an opportunity to draw others to the Lord for salvation. Pastor Dave will be encouraging you to continue to walk close to the Lord and abide in the Vine so you bear much fruit.

One of the biggest snares within Christianity is religious hypocrisy. All too often, you'll hear unbelievers say that they like Jesus but they don't like Christians because of hypocrisy. Jesus Himself couldn't stand hypocrites! Today, Pastor Dave will be exhorting you to repent of any hypocrisy and live a sincere Christian life.

As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be exhorting you to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord while you wait for His return. Jesus can come again at any moment. The question is: What will He find you doing when He returns? Will you be ashamed at what He'll find, or excited?

All throughout the Bible, there are prophecies regarding the First and Second Coming of the Messiah. Today, Pastor Dave will be teaching you how Jesus has fulfilled all the prophecies relating to His First Coming, and that nothing else needs to be fulfilled in order for His Second Coming. Are you prepared to see Him face to face?

Isn't it amazing that God sent His only Son to die for the forgiveness of your sins, even while you were still a sinner? God loves you even though He knew you would fall short and sin. Pastor Dave will be reminding you that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When you sin, run to Him, confess and repent.

The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins is the cornerstone of Christianity. Without the cross, there is no salvation and forgiveness of your sins! Today, Pastor Dave will be encouraging you to preach Christ crucified and how He rose from the dead to those who still live in darkness.

The cross was the perfect demonstration of sacrificial, unconditional love from God to mankind. As Pastor Dave continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be challenging you to focus on what Jesus did for you on the cross when you're feeling tempted to sin.

If you ever feel like nobody can relate to what you're experiencing, turn to Jesus. Today, Pastor Dave will be reminding you that Jesus was tempted in every way but never sinned. The Lord experienced pain, heartbreak, He experienced betrayal and death of loved ones. Go to Him for strength in times of trouble!