The Simple Truth

Today, Pastor Dion will be explaining that God put eternity in the hearts of every person. Jesus emphasized that faith in God’s only begotten Son determines a person's eternal destination! For those who repent of their sin and receive Jesus Christ as their Savior, the afterlife will consist of an eternity spent enjoying God. For those who reject Christ, however, the afterlife will be quite different. Jesus describes their destiny as “darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth”.

As Pastor Dion continues his teaching series he’ll be reminding you that God’s power and wisdom are the forces that enable us to believe and be saved. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast”. You can’t take credit for coming to salvation in Christ. All the power and wisdom come from God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. All credit goes to Him.

Today, Pastor Dion will challenge you to continue in God's grace and not allow legalism to creep into your walk with the Lord. Legalists believe in and demand strict literal adherence to rules and regulations in order to earn salvation. Doctrinally, it’s a position that’s opposed to grace. Those who hold a legalistic position often fail to see the real purpose of the law, especially the purpose of the Old Testament law of Moses, which is to be our “schoolmaster” or “tutor” to bring us to Christ.

Does your past stifle you? Are you trying to turn your life around but can’t find any way to dig yourself out of your mistakes? In today’s message, Pastor Dion illustrates that if you want to be forever changed, let God’s grace wash you white as snow. It's not something you have to work for or deserve; it's a gift freely given because of the blood of Jesus. This grace enables you to confidently approach God, knowing His love for you is unconditional. Believe that Jesus died on the cross—stake your claim in eternity.

What impact does Jesus have on your life? It's incredible how His sacrifice on the cross redeems us and invites us into a deeply personal relationship with Him. Today, Pastor Dion wants you to know that instead of feeling pressured to meet religious standards to earn God's love, rest assured that Jesus has already done everything necessary for you to have an intimate connection with Him. Step into a new chapter full of peace and freedom. Focus on allowing Jesus to dwell in you and guide your life.

Have you ever been ridiculed for your love of God? Today, Pastor Dion reminds us of the story of Mary and her gift to Jesus when she anointed his feet with oil. Mary had experienced the restoration and salvation of Jesus. She went all out and offered Jesus her best. Criticism followed from other religious people. Church attendance one day a week does not draw anyone’s criticism, but worshiping God seven days a week does. Do something out of love for God, so strange, that others notice.

Why do we attend church? It should not be out of duty or obligation. In today’s message, Pastor Dion challenges us to be like the early church whose members had their lives transformed by Jesus. People, whose lives had been filled with anger, anxiety, and rebellion, now come together with a common Savior and a common faith. We come to thank God for salvation. We come to express our gratitude, appreciation, and love. We come to honor Christ and serve Him because of all He has done for us.

Did you ever hear big news, and think it was the most important event in history? In today’s message, Pastor Dion tells us that the biggest news was not Jesus’ ascension into heaven, but that he descended to earth in the first place. Jesus left the glory of heaven to come to a lost, dark, and cursed world to save us. We are the reason for His coming. Just like Zacheus, Jesus knows our names, And He pursues us and seeks to save us. When it comes to salvation, Jesus takes the first step. We are lost and He finds us.

God is the one who initiates our interest in knowing Him. He may use miracles, testimonies, hardships, or whatever He knows will draw us to Him. Today, Pastor Dion reminds us of these truths. He says that before we believed, we were uncomfortable with spiritual things. Sometimes people even have hostility towards churches, pastors, or religion. People are not attracted to God until He stirs up their hearts and minds towards Him. He is the instigator. God will leverage everything He can to draw men to Him.

Can you imagine being in a hurry to face suffering? In today’s message, Pastor Dion reminds us just how much Jesus loves us. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus told His disciples that they were going there for Him to be betrayed, tortured, crucified, and killed, and yet, Jesus was in a hurry to get there. He did it because he could not wait to provide salvation for mankind. No greater love could ever exist. Jesus was on a mission to get to Jerusalem because he knew his death would provide salvation for you.