The Simple Truth

Does Satan have you behind bars? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dion, he teaches you about those who have been persecuted for the faith. Satan will always do whatever he can to attack and silence those that are citizens of Heaven. He doesn't want the Gospel Message going throughout the world. So, Pastor Dion explains, that the enemy will do all he can to put you behind bars. Whether that be actual bars, bars of anxiety, or insecurity. Keep shining your light for Jesus and His Gospel.

Do you realize that a servant is no greater than its Master? In today's message from Pastor Dion, he shares with you that if the Son of God was persecuted, why should you expect that as His follower you won't be? Jesus says in His Word, that in this life you will encounter various trials and hardships. However, you're to take heart because Jesus has overcome the world. Pastor Dion encourages you, to hold onto this promise in Jesus. You have complete victory in Him. Keep trusting in Him when you feel persecuted.

What is the goal of the church body? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dion, he explains to you that the priority of the church body is to be more like Jesus. To have a body of believers united in becoming like Jesus, serving Jesus, and worshiping Jesus. Pastor Dion encourages you, that this is also the goal of every follower of Jesus Christ. “Christians” originally meant “little Christs.” How can you take the opportunity that you have on this earth to become more like Jesus? Would anyone know that you follow Him?

Have you ever thought of sharing the gospel, only to find it too intimidating to try? You wouldn’t be the first! In today’s message, Pastor Dion speaks about the Apostle Paul sharing the gospel with the Gentiles. And, how his God-given ability to do so; inspired the people of Antioch to do the same! God allowed his messengers to do incredible things, even when they doubted him! Moses doubted his deliverance, Abraham doubted his wife, and Mary doubted her pregnancy. If God is with you, why do you doubt him?

In today’s message, Pastor Dion talks about how Peter and the Disciples shared the gospel with some of the most resilient groups of non-believers. At first; the disciples were worried that the people wouldn’t listen to them. But when you think about it; that means that the Disciples were doubting God himself, because He was the one instructing them to share the Word in the first place! It’s easy to be scared of sharing the gospel with people if we think they’ll be angry, but should we believe in people or God?

Crazy to think that an ancient seaport would lead to the entire world hearing about Christianity! There were so many pieces that fell perfectly into place so that the Gospel message would reach the world. In today's message, Pastor Dion teaches about how God perfectly orchestrated the Gospel to reach the Gentiles. The message of Jesus was never meant to stay in Israel instead it was meant to reach the ends of the earth. God loved you so much that he made sure that YOU received his offer of good news.

Ouch! The Jewish hatred for the Gentiles was intense! Gentiles were all of the people who weren't Jewish. In today's message, Pastor Dion teaches about how God carefully orchestrated the Gospel message to reach the Gentiles despite the Jewish opposition. There were many factors that lined up perfectly to make it possible for Gentiles to receive the good news. The Gospel is meant for EVERYONE. Jesus lived, died, and rose again so that anyone who believes in him will have eternal life.

Have you been living in a “bunker of fear”? Do you let your insecurities, worries, and excuses hold you back from partnering with God's kingdom work? In today's message, Pastor Dion teaches from the book of Acts about how Peter was living in a bunker of fear and how Jesus made a way out for him. When Peter stopped living in fear he was able to do amazing work, bringing the message of the kingdom to many people. What fears are holding you back today? Step out in faith, trusting Jesus with them.

Have you been developing a BIG BUT?! Perhaps yours is, “But I am not equipped,” or “But there is someone who can do it better.” In today's message, Pastor Dion explains that these “Buts” develop out of fear and they hold you back from all that God has for you. Today you will hear about the times when the disciple Peter was living out of fear and how Jesus helped him to overcome it. Take an honest look at all of the excuses you have for why you are not moving forward in your faith. Let Jesus help.

Pastor Dion is teaching from the desert in New Mexico, but there are many deserts in life. There are physical deserts, but there are also emotional deserts. Have you ever been there? Where life has lost all its allure and you're just barely making it day by day? Saul spent time in the desert after his dramatic conversion. He used the time to soak up God's word, and he let the word ignite a fire in him that would carry him through the hardest times. If you're in the desert today, soak up God's work and let it ignite you!