It seems like people have been talking about the ecumenical movement for quite some time. But, things are really heating up right now. Going clear back to 1992 there have been plans to make a universal house of worship in Jerusalem. Sadly, this concept is gaining momentum and will likely come to fruition soon.

The gift of tongues is one that can magnify the Lord, but it can also be used incorrectly. Today, Pastor JD illustrates when tongues are spoken without any order or interpretation, they can sound like obnoxious noise. However, when used as He intended, they rise up as the most beautiful prayer language to honor God.

Have you ever wondered how the gift of tongues works or how it plays out in a Christian's life? Pastor JD describes in today's message how the Holy Spirit takes the groanings of our hearts and intercedes on our behalf. Through the gift of tongues, our unknown words are offered up to God and simultaneously magnify Him.

Sometimes it's difficult to understand the role of prophecy and the gift of tongues in the Church. Today, Pastor JD teaches that tongues is a prayer language offered to God while prophecy is a word from God to the believer. Though different, both gifts strengthen, comfort, and encourage believers within the Body of Christ.

We as believers are unable on our own to renew our minds and obtain God's perfect peace. We have no hope for realizing these things without the help of the Holy Spirit. Pastor JD teaches in today's message, that we need the Word of God and the Spirit of God to transform our minds and to set our thoughts on heavenly things.

Pastor JD's message today is one that will be difficult to hear. Stop and ask yourself what your first prayer would be if you were facing persecution? “LORD, please deliver me!” Right? Maybe that's not what the LORD's will is. Maybe the LORD is going to use persecution to grow His church? That's been the example we've seen throughout church history.

Ezekiel thirty eight is again the subject of much discussion today. Pastor JD will continue to show the relationship between Syria, Russia, and the middle east. There's something brewing right now in the middle east that has the potential to be life altering for all of us. Is it possible that the weapons of mass destruction of Saddam Hussein are now in Syria...in Damascus?

Pastor JD teaches in today's message that you are what you think. If you struggle with worry or fear you likely don't have your mind set on Jesus. That is why we are taught to take every thought captive. Further, we must offer God our worries and concerns in prayer. This way, we can receive His perfect peace.

Without the Holy Spirit it is impossible to live a holy life. Pastor JD teaches in today's message that we need His Spirit to fill us in order to live a life like His. Further, we need His Spirit to be able to love. Our world is in desperate need of our Lord. May we ask God to fill us with His Spirit so we may share our spiritual gifts and His love!

How do people know that you are a Christian? In today's message, Pastor JD explains that Jesus told his disciples that the world would know who they followed based on their love—not their gifts. So it's the same for us. We should not be so concerned with our spiritual gifts. We should work towards the fruit of the spirit—Love!