The Simple Truth

A free gift is truly a fantastic thing to think about, isn't it? Have you ever been given a 100% free gift? How incredible and generous of the giver! A life-changing FREE gift is offered to you and me daily in our broken-down lives full of failure. The free gift of life. Jesus paid for this free gift with His own life so that He could be with you for eternity and save you from a future of torment and separation from Him. Today, Pastor Dion reminds us of this unique reality that we have!

Did you know that all believers have something in common? And no, it is not just that we believe in God. In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion talks about how all believers have the Holy Spirit. Once we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit moves in. The Holy Spirit becomes a part of us believers. Because of this, the Lord is always with us. He will always take care of us. When we are in a hard trial, we have the Holy Spirit. Nothing that stands against us will defeat us.

What is the best way to share the Gospel? In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion talks about how the transformed life of a believer is the best way to share the Gospel. When we accepted Jesus into our lives, we are transformed. We’re now the example of what Christ is. People don’t need to hear the Gospel story to see that our lives have been changed when they see us. When we turn to Christ, people will ask questions about why we act differently, which allows us to share the Gospel.

What happens after you become a believer? You’ve recognized your sin, asked for forgiveness, and then accepted Jesus into life, but now what? In today’s message, Pastor Dion talks about how after we are believers, we become disciples. Believers are those who have accepted Jesus, and disciples are those who are students of Jesus and evangelize, who go out and share God’s goodness. After we believe, we are called to become Disciples of God. We are born again into a believer, but we are made disciples.

What is your natural reaction to being in an uncomfortable situation? Is it to try to find a way out of it? In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion talks about how the Lord will put us in uncomfortable situations. It is so easy to get comfortable being surrounded by believers, but there will be times when you’re the minority. As we follow Him and spread the Gospel, we will be put into awkward circumstances. God will never put you in a situation you cannot handle, so put your trust in Him, and He will provide.

Have you ever thought about what happens after you accept Jesus? You completed the first steps, confessing your sins and asking for Jesus to be your Savior, but what’s next? In today’s message, Pastor Dion discusses how salvation is more than just accepting Jesus. Your salvation needs to be nurtured throughout your life. You do this by attending church, surrounding yourself with other believers, and spending time in His word. Once you accept Jesus, you need to grow in your relationship with Him.

Has your past ever come back to haunt you? Has your previous sinful nature created a barrier for you to share Christ? In today’s message, Pastor Dion discusses how God changes people’s lives. Jesus’ blood transforms every single person. He takes your old sinful nature and replaces it with something new. If your past has made it difficult to share the gospel, don’t give up. Jesus died for you; He has transformed your life. Take your past and use it in your testimony to show others that God can save anyone.

The world is full of sinful people. How did something so perfectly created by God turn into a sinful world? Have you ever thought about if God is so good, why is there evil in the world? Today Pastor Dion discusses how God can still be a good God with sin in the world. People choose for themselves to not believe in God. God does not condemn sinful people to hell. He came to save the world. Jesus freely gave us an out through His life, death, and resurrection. He desires for us to have a relationship with Him.

Temptations to choose the world over God can be powerful. But have you ever thought about how your relationship with Jesus has transformed your life? In today’s message, Pastor Dion discusses how Barnabas’ life changed when he came to know Jesus. Worldly possessions may temporarily fill your desires, but nothing will fulfill your life like Jesus. Only He can achieve the needs of our lives. Will you be tempted? Absolutely, even Jesus was tempted. Put your eyes on Jesus, and He will satisfy your needs.

You have freedom, future, and promise in Jesus Christ! In today's message from Pastor Dion, he shares with you the importance of keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus. He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. The enemy will always try to discourage you and throw obstacles in your way. He doesn't want the message of salvation going out. But Pastor Dion urges you, to stay focused on Jesus. He will destroy all of the obstacles that Satan tries to put in your way. Keep trusting Jesus.