In Spirit & Truth

Strategies – they're used by football coaches, war generals, teachers, organizations, and governments. They’re good for organizing efforts and resources toward achieving a goal. This doesn’t make strategies good or bad, but what it does show is intent. Pastor JD talks today about the purpose behind these strategies.

God doesn’t need reminders – He’s all-knowing and all-powerful! We need to remember that God has our best interest at heart, and that He has not forsaken or forgotten about us, not once! Unlike you and me, God does not forget His promises, and He always keeps His word to us! Trust that God will continue to be there for us!

God’s sovereignty is not something He wields with wanton disregard for you and me. Rather, God desires to see all people be saved, so that we may find our fulfilment and our ultimate joy in Him! However, God is not willing to violate our free will to complete that. This is why we must continue to talk and share about Jesus!

Every parent loves when their child is genuinely thankful. Not because they need recognition, but because gratitude shows love. Pastor JD will explain to you today that God delights when you remember what He’s done for you and thank Him for it. A grateful heart draws you closer to the goodness of God.

If we follow Jesus, our lives should look different from the world around us. Not in a prideful way, but in a way that makes people wonder why we have peace, hope, and love that stand out. Today, Pastor JD will share with you that God calls you to shine brightly so others are drawn toward Him through your life.

As Christians, we’re called to walk in the light, not flirt with darkness. The influences we allow into our minds and hearts matter more than we think. Pastor JD will warn you today that God warns you to stay away from things that pull you toward darkness and instead pursue what is pure, holy, and full of His presence.

The urgency of getting the Gospel to the people around us should be tantamount to saving someone from an oncoming car! We can see what is coming, and we know how they can be saved – we should concern ourselves less with the opinions of others, and more with the continual sharing of the hope of Jesus with others!

The second coming of Christ will be swift and sudden upon us, and we do not know when that day will be! However, as Pastor JD makes clear in today’s message, there are clear signs that Jesus’ arrival is quickly approaching! As we look at the world around us through the lens of God’s Word, this reality becomes more apparent.

We humans, are simple creatures. As much as we like to attempt to muddy the waters and look at the “gray” in situations, we are, many times, brought back to the black-and-white reality of Scripture. We can choose to believe objective truth, or we can embrace lies. There is light, and there is dark – and that is made clear in today’s text.

The world tells us to chase recognition from people, but Scripture says God honors those who honor Him. Today, Pastor JD will share with you what it means to live a life that honors God first. When God honors someone, it’s not small or temporary. God rewards faithfulness, obedience, and devotion.