Chemical weapons are sadly a reality in our world today. Bashar al Assad has used them in Syria. And the threat of chemical warfare being waged against Israel is a threat that is very real. Today Pastor JD will share just how REAL this threat is and what the leadership in Israel has promised to do IF even a hint of such activities come to light.

Having a self centered perspective can only get us so far in our lives. The more we think inwardly rather than outwardly, the less of an impact we tend to have. This is especially true when it comes to the Christian life. In today's message, Pastor JD reminds us of the importance to operate from an eternal perspective, rather than a self serving perspective.

Living in opposition to the culture around us is one the biggest challenges we face as Christians. Unfortunately, many of us will only experience a fraction of the blessings Christ has to offer due to this tension. In today's study, Pastor JD encourages us to reflect on our walk and to ask ourselves if we're seeking to fit in with the culture, or if we're fully living for God.

Any form of liberty can easily be a hinderance, rather than a benefit to the culture around us. As disciples of Christ, we're called to lift one another up and to strengthen each other in The Lord. In todays message, Pastor JD encourages us to reflect on how we use our freedoms in Christ. Are we strengthening those around us? Or are we causing them to stumble?

Scripture tells us that as followers of Christ we've been set free from the penalty of sin. Unfortunately, due to the fallen nature of the flesh, we can sometimes take this liberty a little too far. In today's message, Pastor JD teaches us the importance of practicing discernment and responsibility as we live the life of liberty we have in Christ.

Pastor JD has shared with us before...but, it truly has become obvious that this IS what's happening as nations are surrounding Israel...they are surrounding Israel for the spoil, as the Scriptures declare. And, as Pastor JD has said, take the “s” off of spoil and what do you have? Oil! The natural gas findings in Israel have reached epic levels and the nations surrounding her for the oil.

Sadly, we have reached a time in the United States where it appears that we have completely abandoned God's chosen people Israel and the land God has promised them. Israel is no longer represented by many OTHER nations as a legitimate nation. In fact, Israel is being called the occupiers. This is preposterous!

As followers of Christ it can be fairly easy for us to look down on the sins of others that we ourselves might not struggle with. Throw in the current moral/ethical issues of the day, and we can easily get a haughty attitude. In today's message, Pastor JD reminds us of the severity of all sin, and how it separates us from a holy and perfect God.

The Bible calls us to repent from our sins after receiving forgiveness through the sacrifice of Christ. As new creations, we're to forsake our former ways of living, and lead lives of righteousness. In today's message, Pastor JD discusses the significance of how we're new creations in Christ, and are no longer identified by our former ways.

The Bible tells us that the world should know who we are by our love for one another. As many of us are aware, this isn't always the easiest thing to accomplish. In today's message, Pastor JD stresses the importance of maintaining this witness in the Body. In our study, we learn that one of the quickest ways to mar our witness, is by suing another Christian.