The Open Word (Audio)

The Word of God, is what sets people free. As you listen to today's message from Pastor David, he reminds you that it's the Truth found in God's Word that leads people to freedom. As a follower of Jesus, it's important that you are a person who declares His Truth. Sometimes people think that if they speak the Truth of God, that others will think less of them. Pastor David encourages you, to only care what the Father thinks of you and live to please Him. Don't ever be ashamed of the Word of God!

As a Believer, it's important that you live your life in Truth and in love. In today's message from Pastor David, he teaches that a Christian must have both. The world desperately needs the Truth found in God's Word. Pastor David encourages you to be a follower of Jesus who knows, abides, and walks in Truth. Walking in both Truth and love is transformative. Often people will avoid truth, because it can be hurtful. However, Truth helps save people from impending destruction. Walk in Truth and in love!

Come boldly to the Throne of Grace! Today Pastor David teaches you about the confidence a child of God has. As children of God through Christ, you can come boldly to Him as your Father. Pastor David teaches you that as God's child, you can have full confidence to call on the Father for anything. When you ask in His name and according to His will, it will be given to you. Remember to acknowledge and ask for His will in all things, not just what you would like. Praise God for being a good Father!

All roads lead to God, however only one narrow road leads to salvation! As you listen to today's message from Pastor David, he encourages you to place your belief and trust in Jesus. Belief in God is not enough, it's the belief in Christ that grants you eternal life. Jesus Himself said that no one can come to the Father except through Him. There is only one way to salvation, and His name is Jesus. Pastor David teaches, that what you believe is extremely important and that your belief needs to be in Jesus!

Do you feel like you love your brothers and sisters in Christ well? In today's message from Pastor David, he challenges you to examine your heart towards your siblings in Christ. If we truly love God and are His children, then we will work hard to create peace within His family. Pastor David encourages you to recognize the paternal bond you have with your family of God through Christ. Serve your brothers and sisters truly and sacrificially. Love God well, by truly loving all of His family well.

Today Pastor David speaks of God’s love, and how we’re called to love others just as He’s loved us. That means loving without bounds. That means loving those with faults greater and lesser than your own. That means loving everyone ---- always. Have you been doing that this week? Pastor David wants to encourage you to try showing love to everyone you meet, whether or not you think they “deserve” it. Because, you didn’t deserve God’s love, and yet, He loved you from the start, and He loves you still, no matter your faults.

Today Pastor David wants to encourage us to spread the word and love of God to everyone we meet. His word has the power to set people free from their own selfish desires, and to transform their lives into something wonderful…. But sometimes that means we have to get out of our comfort zones in order to share that news. Pastor David reminds you that just because someone hasn’t been receptive to the Truth of God’s word yet, doesn’t mean you ought to give up. Maybe this time, they’ll be ready to hear it.

Today Pastor David discusses living our lives by God’s word, or by our own flesh. Which one do you think will produce the peace and love Jesus offers, in your life? God’s word isn’t meant to inhibit your life, but to enrich it. He gave you rules and laws to follow, because He knows your life will be much more fruitful if you abide by them. Pastor David wants to remind you that choosing to follow Jesus isn’t a one-time deal, but something you must do each day, and sometimes, multiple times a day.

Today Pastor David discusses the topic of love, and how we Christians are all called to love… well, everyone. You may claim to be a Christian and to know the Lord, but if you live your life without love for your fellow man, you aren’t doing as Jesus calls you to do. You’re called to love your neighbor, yes, even if your neighbor hates you… Even if your neighbor’s cruel to you. You. Are. STILL. Called. To. Love. Pastor David wants you to remember to let Jesus’ love shine through you, even when your love falls short.

Today Pastor David discusses the difference between living A LIFE of sin, versus living a life that isn’t entirely sinless. We’re all sinners. There’s no beating around that fact. However, is your sin a way of life for you, or is your sin something you continue to fight against even when you slip up? Pastor David makes it a point to differentiate between these. He wants you to know that, although none of us are sinless, we can all sin LESS. So go to God with a heart of repentance and ask Him to help you with your sins.