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Pastor Danny Hodges
The Living Word features the teaching ministry of lead pastor, Danny Hodges. Danny pastors a vibrant growing church in St. Pete Florida called Calvary Chapel Fellowship.
Pastor Danny reminds us that the story of the gospel is based on the concept of marriage. Christ is the groom and the church is His bride and He will come to take His bride home with Him in the last days!
Here’s a definite first-world problem that I am sure you’ve had to face. have you ever gotten tired of eating? I don’t mean, just getting full, I mean, have you ever tasted the same flavor for so long that you just don’t enjoy it anymore? Well, in today’s message, Pastor Danny compares this to being religious instead of having an actual relationship with Jesus Christ. He says that throughout his many discussions he found Christian schoolchildren to be the most spiritually dead. Why does that happen if they know the Bible so well?
Have you ever seen a one-sided dice? Ha ha it’s not possible, is it? Well, even if there were only two sides there has to be a place on the other side. Think of it like a coin, there are heads and tails. There can’t just be one without the other right? Well in today’s message, Pastor Danny explains why hell is a real place. If God is good and allows evil to exist, it has to be in a place that is separate from him, that’s hell. Thankfully, we are given the opportunity to avoid the hell that we very much deserve by living in Christ.
Have you ever been caught doing something wrong, maybe with your parents or with a partner? What’s often the first thing that you try to do? Well, you probably start thinking of how you can spend the situation so it’s not actually your fault. well in today’s message Pastor Danny explains that we are often in the same situation with. Making up all sorts of excuses as to why we are turning to sin. We can try and use our circumstances or life story really anything to try and excuse ourselves, but in the end, who is the one making the choices?
When God is described as loving, people often make the mistake of thinking they can live however they want. Well in today’s message, Pastor Danny explains that’s not the case. Would a parent be loving if they let their kids do whatever they wanted? Obviously not, but why? It’s because the parent understands that having no limits or never learning respect, will eventually lead to pain and destruction and their kid's lives. A loving parent is going to show their kids what is right.
God has always been for the Gentiles and those outside of Israel, just as much as he was for them. He set Israel apart and built them up to be a blessing to the other nations of the world, and to demonstrate what a nation under God should really look like. Sadly just like most of us do on an individual level, it’s really struggled as a nation to fulfill that purpose. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, just like us they’re far too easily distracted by their own efforts to reach God.
This is still happening with many religious people today. They fashioned a Jesus similar to the one in scripture, but one who conforms to what They want in a savior. They want to save your who blesses them with riches, health, and comfort. Not one who calls them to let go of their earthly possessions so that they can serve him and the vulnerable. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, this man-made version of the Messiah is a poor copy, and it lacks the power of life and eternal salvation.
For many churches in our country, there’s a set of unwritten rules for who is welcome and who is not. If you’ve avoided a list of specific sins and generally agree with everything said from the pulpit, then you’ll feel right at home in those places. If you don’t get the mold you might not hear it directly but you’ll definitely feel like you don’t belong. As Pastor Danny will challenge us in today’s message, our churches should be places where the broken, however, broken they might be, should be embraced and be given hope.
Who or what is leading you? Is it your ambition or maybe what you’ve reasoned to be the best way to serve God while still avoiding discomfort? Are you fashioning your life after the example and direction of a spiritual leader or a pastor? Well in today’s message, Pastor Danny will challenge us to place the Holy Spirit in the driver's seat. Let him lead you where you want to go. It’s extremely likely that it’s going to be much different than you expect but he always has a good reason and you can trust him with the outcome.
Standing up for Christ will cost you. In our country, the cost is much different than what Nicodemus faced in the passage of scripture that we’re going to examine today. It’s much different than with brothers and sisters in China or many other countries who oppose the gospel might face. But as Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, it doesn’t make it any less serious. If you really allow Jesus to transform you from the inside out, it’s going to bring opposition from some of the people around you.
We are used to hearing the phrase “coming out of the closet” in a very different context than Pastor Danny is using it in today’s message. Can you imagine living in a culture where believing in Jesus comes with the risk of complete rejection from your community? Well, that’s what Nicodemus faced! He saw the truth in Jesus, but he stood to lose so much if he admitted that before his peers. He was a man of position and respect, following Jesus would be giving up all of that Pastor Danny.
What would you say is the driving factor behind your daily actions and choices? Are you centered around what serves your needs and desires the best? Do you do whatever builds you up in the eyes of your friends or your family or coworkers? As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, living for the approval and acceptance of men and women will leave you empty and disappointed. You might succeed at times, maybe even most of the time, but in the end, if you miss God’s acceptance then it is worth it.
Greed is still a serious problem in today’s culture. Even in the church! It can take many different forms and push us to extreme life just to satisfy our impulses. We see it happening from the pulpit in some churches, more than we might imagine. Where Pastors use guilt and the threat of spiritual destruction or financial ruin to con money out of the congregants. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, Jesus doesn’t take this abuse lightly, and the abusers can expect dire consequences.
The world around us always seems to be obsessed with one main thing; the self. It’s always about how much YOU can get out of life. How much money you can make, how many things you can own, or even how many good things you can do. In today’s message, Pastor Danny explains that when we come to Christ we let God change our lives in ways that matter. Sure you might not suddenly get everything that you wanted before, but that’s because once you have Christ need any earthly thing.
Sometimes it’s easy to think of Jesus as this above all untouchable guy who never had to face a struggle in his life. But in today’s message, Pastor Danny reminds us that Jesus struggled in his life. He was hated, discriminated against, attacked, plotted against, betrayed, and above all he was tortured and killed. Even though he was resurrected, that doesn’t mean that none of that stuff happened. He bled, he suffered, and he felt every part of it. He never ever let that pain stop him and neither should we.
Sometimes we get so caught up with what we look like we don’t actually notice what we act and think like. In today’s message, Pastor Danny warns us about that distraction. When we let Christ into our lives we shouldn’t expect a physical transformation, but a spiritual one an emotional one. Christ’s love for us should be given to others through us. If we accept Christ just to make ourselves “look Hollier” well then we’re just self-obsessed liars. Jesus washed the feet of others, he never demanded that they wash his.
It’s a pretty common thing to see people call themselves Christians simply because they were in church or because they don’t need a certain amount. But it’s not just about attendance or action, right? In today's message Pastor Danny explains that Christianity isn’t just doing the right thing it’s also why you do it in the first place. Is it for personal gain? Image? Pride? If any of those are the reasons then you’re bound for disappointment. Our goal as Christians should always be to further the kingdom of God.
In today’s message, Pastor Danny asks us a very important question, “with all of the undeniable examples and proof of who Jesus was why do we still need to read?” The answer is that people, knowingly or not, reject Jesus out of fear of their own insufficiency. If you were doing something completely wrong, would it hurt to find out? Probably! But does that mean that you should just keep doubling along and making the same mistakes? No! We need to push past our hurt pride and start doing things right.
Have you ever learned something that was so interesting or exciting that you just had to share it with somebody? Well in today’s message Pastor Danny explains that we need to be that way with Jesus. We’re instructed to go out and be his witnesses and why wouldn’t we want to be Jesus' witness? He gave life because he is life. If you want to be Jesus’ witness you can’t try and dampen it to make it sound more correct to others. Witness for Jesus as he is and nothing less.
As Christians, we read about heaven and we know that it's real, but do we really treat it with the importance that it deserves? Do we treat it as something more spectacular than anything we know or do we treat it more like a fantasy that might not be real? Today Pastor Danny wants you to know that heaven is a beautifully real thing and it's imminent. When you surrender yourself to Jesus you receive his promise of eternal life and secure your place in heaven with him. Seek after Jesus and be saved.
The question that most of us have been forever wondering is, “what happens when we die?”. After we leave this earth where do we go? Well, today Pastor Danny wants you to know that Jesus sacrificed himself for you so that you can be saved. There is a place in God’s kingdom for you and you’re created in His image. Through God's trichotomy, we experience the Holy Spirit and His son Jesus in different ways. Know where you stand with eternity and be saved by the sacrifice that Jesus made for you.
In our society, many people think that it’s a religion that saves us. The focus is put on the church customs and rituals instead of on the reason for all of it, Jesus. In today's message Pastor, Danny wants you to know that to truly experience all that he has for your life you need to fully humble yourself beforehand. Serve as he served and focus on who you are through Him. Church walls and books will never save you. It’s only through the power of Jesus’ sacrifice that you are set free.
Have you ever washed somebody’s feet? In our culture, it's not common, but it is a powerful symbol of humility. In today's message, Pastor Danny wants you to know that Jesus is calling you to be a servant in the same way he was. If you’re a christ follower serve the world around you and humble yourself. Those who serve as Jesus did will inherit the kingdom of heaven. The first will be last and the last will be first. Be more like Jesus and give your all to everyone around you.
When we become Christians do we really live out the full extent of our faith? We like the easy things like going to church and reading our Bible. But when it comes to sharing His Gospel with the world do we give it our all? Today, Pastor Danny wants you to know that in order to experience the fullness of God's love in your life you need to make a point to evangelize to everyone around you. It’s not enough to live a comfy life only hanging around other believers, we need to take a step of faith and change the world for Him.
In our current culture, self-help and motivation books dominate the media. We’re taught that you can accomplish anything on your own. So then why does failure continue to happen? Well, today Pastor Danny wants you to know that the wisdom of the world will always let you down. To fully experience what God has for your life, you need to surrender yourself to Him and sacrifice yourself. Saying no to what you think you want is always going to be one of the hardest things to do. But God is always going to be there for you and He wants what’s best for your life.
Everyday our world gets more and more difficult to exist in. We’re constantly being bombarded with what’s okay and our morals are compromised in the process. Today Pastor Danny wants you to know that the remedies of this earth will never satisfy. It’s only through God’s free gift of grace that you’ll be able to rise above the awful things that this world has to offer and be satisfied with who you are. The trials of world will always test you but no matter how dire your circumstance might be.
Whether you’re a Christian or not, it’s easy to hear of the miracles of Jesus and not take them for exactly what they are. We either justify what happened through other historic events or dismiss the miracles as not being fully real. Today Pastor Danny explains that you need to recognize the power that exists in the miracles of Jesus and utilize them in your own life. Just as Jesus was able to do the astounding feat of feeding thousands with one boy’s lunch he can do miraculous work in your life if you follow him.
Have you ever felt the full power of God’s love in your life? The apostles of the past were so empowered that they gave their own lives for the furthering of His Gospel. Today Pastor Danny wants you to know that you need to be encouraged by the unbounding love that God has for you and utilize His power in your life. Find a renewed spirit through Jesus and feel His warm safe embrace over your life. Let Him take your worldly worries away and be a new creation through His grace.
It’s safe to say that for all of us when a crisis hits our true colors come out. Whether it's a lack of empathy, selfishness, or a loss of self-control we’re at our worse when difficulties come our way. Pastor Danny wants you to know today that as a Christian you shouldn’t be startled by the craziness of the world and let it break you. There is a steak in eternity for you and even through the worst of times, God will never leave your side. Don’t lose sight of God’s grace and let Him lead you despite what the world might say.
In our walk with Jesus, there are always going to be those difficult times that challenge us. Just because we follow Him it doesn’t mean that suddenly all the problems disappear. Today Pastor Danny wants you to know that you shouldn’t use difficult times as an excuse to abandon God. When you trust His timing even in the most challenging of times then you get closer to Him and you’ll realize that He never fails you. No matter how unheard of you might feel or how different you’d like the situation to go God is working everything for your good.
It can be easy to get locked into religious routines and think we have Godliness but actually have none at all and be dead inside. Today Pastor Danny explains that you can’t be complacent in your faith and that you need to seek out the right faith centered relationships. If you surround yourself with people who fake examples of Godliness then you’ll never grow in your walk with Christ. We need to see after people who sacrifice their own desires for the Lord and be transformed in our faith.
Have you ever felt the need to clean yourself up before experiencing Jesus? If you’re a Christian are their times when you feel content and start resting on your morals? Well, today Pastor Danny explains that everyone is welcome into the kingdom of heaven. Former failures, struggles, and disappointments don’t really matter as we are all made brand new through the power of God’s grace. So don’t be content coasting through life, accept Jesus as your savior and share his good news because all are welcome.
Have you ever considered what your eternity looks like? Have you ever thought about how unimaginably glorious God’s kingdom really is? Today Pastor Danny wants you to know that God has a place for you in heaven by way of His son Jesus. He came in human form to sacrifice himself for you and gave you a path to be in eternity with Him. The only way to experience heaven and all of its glory is to give your life to the lord and accept Jesus as your savior. Deny yourself and stake your claim in eternity.
Have you ever felt like you’re not living your true purpose? Have you ever felt held back by your own decisions? Well in today's message, Pastor Danny wants you to know that it doesn’t matter how unworthy you feel God wants to use your life for miraculous things. Time and time again in His word God uses the most unlikely people to accomplish some of the greatest things. Don’t let life slip away without living out your true purpose through God. Surrender yourself to him and be used for greatness.
As Christians, we all have different sins that we struggle with and sadly we often keep it to ourselves. Today Pastor Danny explains that if you want to truly live free and not be bogged down by sin any longer then bring it into the light. You’re already forgiven through the sacrifice made by Jesus. So confess it all to God and be renewed. Along with this to feel the full depth of his blessings in your life, let a brother or sister in christ know. There is power in fellowship with other believers. Be cleansed through Him.
Even when we think we have it all together, times of crisis always come our way. Have you ever been so discouraged by a bad situation that you felt isolated with seemingly nowhere to turn? Well, today Pastor Danny wants you to know that if you trust in God He will always provide. He’ll work everything for your good and get you through the most challenging times. You’ve always been on His heart and He has always loved you. Seek after God and have someone you could always turn to who will never leave your side.
We are free to make decisions for ourselves all the time, but when was the last time you felt truly free? No matter how free you might feel we all have things in our lives that are dragging us down and imprisoning us. Today Pastor Danny wants you to know that through the power of Jesus and fellowship with His followers you can be cleansed. Say goodbye to your old life and the things that are dragging you down by submitting yourself to Him. Nothing from your past could ever separate you from His love. Be a new creation through Him!
As Christians oftentimes it’s hard to tell the world about Jesus. We make up excuses and we try our hardest to keep our comfy routines intact instead of evangelizing. Well, today Pastor Danny wants you to know that if God used a formerly demon-possessed man to deliver His gospel to an entire town, then you can be used mightily right now. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a Christian, how much you know, or how awful your past might be. He wants to ignite you to be used powerfully for Him.
Are you stuck in a rut? Are there things in your life that you’re ashamed of? Holding you hostage? Well, today Pastor Danny wants you to know that God’s free gift of grace is waiting for you. Give him your mistakes, your failures, and difficulties. Become a new creation through His grace working through you and leave your old life behind. It doesn’t matter how religious you think you are or if you don’t know anything about Jesus. Give your life to Him, let Him do spectacular things through you, and be forgiven!
Quite often Jesus would speak in a form of storytelling called a parable. The stories were always simple at the surface but packed inside each one of them were instructions on how to become more like him. Today Pastor Danny explains that you need to utilize the lessons found in his parables if you’re following Jesus. You should always be desiring to be more perfect before Him because your sins are already paid through His sacrifice. Don’t be lazy! Strive to be an image of Christ.
For most people, it’s difficult to overcome the old ways of living when following Christ. Whether it’s old routines, bad habits, or just stuff that needs to be cut out we often drag our feet when giving up those things from our past. Today Pastor Danny explains that no matter how difficult it might be, you’ll never regret letting go of your old ways and following Jesus. When you set your eyes upon instead of the worthless things of this world, you’ll never miss your old ways again. Give your life to Christ and be forever changed!
We all hate seeing suffering in our world. For many people, it drives them to seek religion and expect their lives to be perfect with no pain. But in today’s message, Pastor Danny wants you to know that no one is immune to suffering. Whether you’re a follower of Christ or not, difficult times will come. Instead of using that as a reason to leave Jesus behind let it empower you not to let the darkness consume you. Even in your most troubling times, Jesus is always by your side. He’ll never leave you and He always works everything for your good.
Have you ever been scared off of church because of the religious aspect? Or maybe you’re Christian and it’s difficult to bring friends to church because they see it as a set of rules. Well in today's message, Pastor Danny explains that when you follow Jesus it’s not about a religion, it’s about His love for you. He sacrificed himself in your place so that you might be set free and follow Him into eternity. Fellowship with other believers is important but don’t get caught up in just the rules and let Him set you free.
When Paul was faced with being in prison for preaching the Gospel, his response was, “I don’t care. I'm going anyway” and he did! He went anyway and he was imprisoned. He was beaten. He was left for dead. But this is the same man even though we are hard-pressed we are not crushed. Today Pastor Danny will show us that we can be like Paul. We can say, “I don’t care. I'm going anyway” Even when we know that telling people about Christ might cause us hardship or pain.
Pastor Danny is working his way through the book of Zechariah today. In the message he is bringing is one of hope. Does your life look or feel hopeless? Just like the message he sent through Zechariah so many years ago, God is bringing to you hope and life today! If you’ll just hear Him out and turn to Him, He has life for you! He will restore you and give you hope that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Do you need some hope and life today? Then stick around for a message overflowing with both!
Pastor Danny is working his way through the book of Zechariah today. The message he is bringing is one of hope. Does your life look or feel hopeless? Just like the message he sent through Zechariah so many years ago, God is bringing to you hope and life today! If you’ll just hear him out and turn to him he has life for you! He will restore you and give you hope that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Do you need some hope and life today? Then stick around for a message overflowing with both!
Here’s the greatest news ever! We mess up. We make mistakes. And sometimes we choose what is wrong fully knowing that it’s wrong, but Pastor Danny is going to show us today that no matter how badly we’ve messed things up when we pray and repent God hears us. No matter where we are God hears us! He promised that when we pray He will hear us and He does and then God forgives. If you’re stuck in the consequences of your sins today all you need to do is pray and God will hear you.
If we are going to be a voice for God in the world, we're going to look like fools. The world doesn't know and doesn't understand God or His message and so they reject God's messengers. Like Pastor Danny says, it might that standing up and speaking God's Word is going to alienate you from your friends or your family. They might think that you're crazy! But when we're a fool for Christ we gain so much more then what we lose. Don't let the opinions of this world keep you from sharing the good news today.
God loves you so much. He loves you so much that He sent his son for you. And even though His son was beaten, mocked, and crucified by the people, God still kept loving them. He kept loving you and He's going to continue to send messages to bring you the great news of His love and forgiveness until you really hear the message. He's not going to quit. Pastor Danny is one of those messengers today, and he's bringing you a message of forgiveness that you won't want to miss.
We’ve all met people who feel like they are going to be just fine because they go to church most Sundays, but Pastor Danny’s going to remind us today that keeping up religious practice isn’t the same thing as a life of repentance and following Jesus. As you listen to today’s message, take a close look at your own life. Are you counting on weekly church services to save you or do you really know what it means to follow Christ? Let today’s message measure your life and be quick to repent.
When you take a close at the sin of sodom, the sin of America isn’t that different. Pastor Danny shows us today that their sin was that they were arrogant, overfed, and unconcerned. They were comfortable people. They were comfortable people in a comfortable culture. America is a culture that values comfort. We make money to buy homes and cars that make us, well, comfortable. But there is a danger in comfort. It can make us spiritually apathetic. Let’s get uncomfortable today.
Gratitude would likely be the furthest thing from your heart if you were told that you’re going to be thrown into a lion's den because you wouldn’t renounce your faith and disobey God. How did Daniel stand so resolutely in the face of that? As Pastor Danny will explain in today's message, Daniel trusted the wisdom and provision of God. He didn’t know that God would spare him from the lions. But he did know that God would accomplish good through him and he was grateful for that privilege.
Imagine being plucked up from your life here and being taken by force into a new land. But instead of being imprisoned or mistreated, they actually feed you some of their best food and share the most attractive parts of their culture with you. They are trying to win you over and the only price that you have to pay is your values and heritage. Just let go of those things and convert or face unknown consequences. Most of us would probably struggle with that but as Pastor Danny will point out today Daniel stood strong for his face.
King Solomon was a living testament to the failure of wealth and power to satisfy the soul. The opening statement of Ecclesiastes “Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless!” comes from a place of squander. Despite having wealth and wisdom beyond measure as Solomon reached old age he realized how much he misused his time and position. Today Pastor Danny will challenge us to make sure our own priorities are straight only a life focused on serving God can truly have any meaning.
If you ever dream about having everything that you could ever want, you could be imagining the life of Soloman. This man was blessed to a measure that very few humans passed or present could comprehend. Not only did he posses physical treasures, resources and wealth, but God gave him wisdom and position in the world. Yet as Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, Solomon starts out the book of Ecclesiastes expressing feelings of depression and extreme pessimism.
Satan often doesn’t use the worst temptations in his attempt to pull you away from God. Sometimes that is part of his scheme and you might face those things from time to time but he often works in a much more subtle way. Using small distractions and partial truths to lead down a path that is away from God’s will. As Pastor Danny will warn us in today’s message, if you find yourself making the excuse that it’s not that bad or just once won’t hurt then you’re in dangerous waters and you need to retrain your eyes on Jesus.
This world has many distractions. Most are completely harmless in and of themselves. They can really good things like family, jobs or hobbies. But just as the enemy lured Adam and Eve in the garden using God’s creation, he’ll use good things to distract us from dedicating ourselves fully to God. As Pastor Danny will encourage us in today’s message, if we want to experience the fullness of joy we need to keep God at the forefront of our focus. Serving Him needs to be our #1 priority.
Quite often God doesn’t use the most talented capable or best-looking people for His work. It’s not that He won’t use them, cause He loves everybody just as much as anybody else. But it’s not until they humbly realize their need for His help that He moves in and works through them. He loves to use the weakest among us to accomplish His purpose. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message it allows for His strength to shine. Bringing the glory to Him instead of the individual.
If you’re a parent you know the desire to give your children an even better life than what you had. If you grew up in poverty you probably want to make sure that they never grew up lacking. If you grew up spoiled you might want to raise them to be hard working with a desire to earn their own in this world. Whatever it might be you know that you want good for them. As Pastor Danny will point out in the example of Nehemiah’s parents, the absolute best thing that you can give your children is a deep faith in God.
Don’t lose your passion and ZEAL for the Lord! In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he opens up on the difficulties that arise when living a life of faith. This world is dark and so can the relationships within it. As a follower of Jesus, you have a sort of target painted on your back from the enemy. However, don’t let that discourage you from keeping on in the faith journey. Pastor Danny encourages you to know that the Lord promises to never leave or forsake you. He’s always with you! So keep persevering with Him!
In this life, you will have trouble. There’s no way to escape it and today Pastor Danny teaches you that Jesus even mentioned the hard time life would bring for his disciples and if you follow Jesus you’re included in that group. After all, Jesus had to insure various hardships and trials himself. But Pastor Danny assures you that you have a choice. You can preserve and turn to the Lord for His help, or you can try to get through on your own. Here is a hint though: God’s way is always going to be better.
It’s one thing to fear the Lord, but it’s another thing to put your trust in Him. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he’s going to explain that even the demons believed and feared the Lord. However, they didn’t put their trust and faith in Him. Pastor Danny encourages you to surrender your life to the Lord. Don’t put your faith and trust in yourself or in this world anymore, turn to the Lord and receive Jesus as your savior by faith and live a life that’s glorifying Him for eternity. Today is the day of your salvation!
Are you disciplined in giving a tithe every month to your local church? In todays message from Pastor Danny, he teaches you the importance of having a giving spirit. When you have a giving spirit, you’re representing the character of the Lord. Because God himself is generous, it is important as His followers we are to. Pastor Danny urges you to understand that when you tithe and give, you’re forwarding on the mission of the Gospel. You’re giving back to God the blessings that He’s given you.
Are you a generous giver? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to give as Jesus himself would give. God’s character is one of abundant generosity. “For God so love the world that He gave His one and only Son.” To be a follower of Jesus is to be generous. Pastor Danny urges you to understand that when you give, you’re modeling the character of God himself. Recognize that everything that you’ve been given has been given to you by God, so trust Him in your giving.
Do you realize that as a follower of Jesus, you can come boldly to the throne of God? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you that the veil and the separation between you and God has been torn by the finished work of Jesus Christ. No longer do you need a mediator; you have the blood of Jesus that covers you. So, Pastor Danny explains that because of this you can enter God’s throne room with boldness and openness. He’s not going to turn you away. You have access to Him as His beloved child.
Are you living off of milk or steak, spiritually speaking? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that when you are a new Christ follower of course you should survive off of spiritual milk! Anything else would be too much all at once. However, as you mature and grow in Christ, hopefully your spiritual appetite will too. Pastor Danny encourages you that if you have been a follower of Jesus for a while you shouldn’t be living off of tiny bits of spiritual knowledge. You need to have a deeper walk with Christ.
Judas likely had good intentions at some point. He probably didn’t just follow Jesus the entire time with the end goal of betraying Him. Some have suggested that perhaps even his act of betrayal was intended to force Jesus into some sort of supernatural action. Whether that’s the case or not, each of us have likely known a Jesus in the church. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, it’s entirely possible to be a churchy person. To look the part and walk the walk while not really knowing God in your heart.
Nothing is hidden from God. He knows every action, thought and feeling that we ever have had or will have. Yet, even Adam and Eve who experienced God in a more tangible way than any of us have ever had, thought that they could hide from God after they sinned. This deception is a natural byproduct of sin. We think if we can shape our own destinies and be our own gods, we can also shut out the creator who can see our hearts. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, that’s not the way it works.
When bad things are happening in your world and you feel like you’re a far cry from the man or woman you want to be, where do you turn? As Habakkuk 3:17 encourages us, even when nothing is as it should be, you can rejoice in your savior. He is your strength when all of your strength is gone. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will encourage us to look forward to the hope that we have in Christ and find strength in the purpose that He has for us here, even when the world seems to be crumbling in around us.
1 Corinthians 7:14 tells us that a believing spouse has a Godly and sanctifying influence on the family. Ideally both husband and wife are believers and will demonstrate lives that love and honor God in front of their children, but this often isn’t the case. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, that unbalanced marriage is an opportunity for the believing spouse to help lead the unbelieving spouse and kids out of the oppression of the enemy and into the freedom of Christ.
You walk into any church on any given Sunday and you’re going to find some believers who are just along for the ride. There are enjoying the confidence of knowing that their hearts and soul are secure in Jesus, but then failing to step out and carry the mission that He has called each of us to do. Perhaps you’ve even found yourself in that same position. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will challenge us to step out and to live the mission of the Gospel.
Moses attempted to do the work of God in the power of the flesh and the inevitable result was personal failure. When you try to take God’s plan for you and tweak it to line up with your own agenda or to fit within your own capabilities, you’re going to find yourself failing. As Pastor Danny will warn us in today’s message, the only way to follow God’s will for you is wholeheartedly. You have to let go of your own plans and step outside of your comfort zone in order to lean fully on God’s strength and wisdom.
In today’s message, we will examine the story of Joseph. If there ever was a story of persistent faith, then Joseph is it. He wasn’t perfect but he demonstrated obedience and faith in God in some of the toughest circumstances you can imagine. Sold into slavery by his own family, falsely accused by a rich and powerful woman, imprisoned, and all the while far from home in a strange land. But as Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, Joseph trusted that God could bring good out of his trials.
Jesus was the incarnation of the spirit and being of God. He was God in the flesh, though we often think about his earthly ministry as just the three years between turning water into wine at the wedding in Canaan to his resurrection and ascension. His ministry on earth goes from the formation of the world right till now. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, he was at work all through the Old Testament, visible in the lives of men and women whose faith in God brought them righteousness.
One of the most perplexing stories found in scripture is that of God calling Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice to Him. That doesn’t sound like a loving God, but Abraham had faith that God would provide. Child sacrifice was a common thing in that time, but God demonstrated that He would never require that of His children. He would provide the sacrifice needed by giving His son. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, we simply have to place our faith in God to provide.
Abraham was promised by God that he would become the father of many nations and that kings would come from him. He promised that his offspring would be a blessing to the world. Abraham simply had to have faith, but Abraham made mistakes. He lost patience and his faith waivered, and he took matters into his own hands, having a son through his maidservant. Today Pastor Danny is going to point out how God still came through on his promise but Abraham’s lapse in faith had long lasting effects.
We live in the age of grace. Paul clarified that in 1 Corinthians everything is permissible for us, but that doesn’t mean that it is beneficial. He warns against being mastered by the desires of the body. In today's message, as Pastor Danny contrasts the life of Lot to his uncle Abraham, we will see how this plays out in real life. Lot was saved by God’s grace but sadly following the desires of his flesh had consequences that plagued the children of Abraham for generations to come.
Apologies to every Disney movie ever made but you shouldn’t follow your heart. That idea has been so ingrained in our media for the last few decades that you might even recoil a bit to hear that. The truth in scripture reveals to us that our hearts are deceitfully wicked. Our hearts are greedy, lustful and glutinous. We want to do what’s best for us. As we will be reminded in today’s message from Pastor Danny, our hearts will often lead us to disobedience against God and with dire consequence!
We all love to sit and listen to good preaching on faith & God, and you might feel a swell of inspiration when you listen to the account of Abraham, but does it go beyond that? Will you step out in faith, even if it means leaving you Ur of the Chaldeans, your comfort zone. In today’s message, Pastor Danny is going to examine the life of Abraham and draw our attention to not only that he trusted God in his heart but how that faith carried over into his actions.
When you find a good thing, your first instinct isn’t to get up and find something else. You’ll want to put down roots and enjoy it as much as you can. But over and over again, starting with the story of Abraham, we find people in the Bible being called out of their comfort zones, and relatively easy lives, into the wilderness and often they don’t know where they are going or what they are going to do. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, what God is ultimately calling them to is faith in Him.
When you look up at the stars at night or across a vast landscape you'll likely feel pretty small and insignificant. But despite how small you are, God loves you! The God who created all of it values you! As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, the fall of man described in Genesis set off a massive undertaking on God's part. It began the process of redemption through His son, that is still happening right now in our hearts and in the hearts of millions of people.
If you look into the creation stories of other cultures, they reveal a couple of things. First, God made humans with curiosity and creativity. And second, there is something in all of us that wants to know how we got here and why we are here. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, there is an astounding amount of overlap between what God revealed in scripture and what science is finding as evidence today. Sadly, many scientists are trying to subtract God from the story.
In this day and age of technology and online everything, it’s easy to get what you want. It’s even easy to go to church, just turn on your computer. But there is something so incredible about meeting together in a church setting. It’s a place to pray for one another and to learn more about Jesus. It’s something that Pastor Danny advocates for today as he wraps up our study of Jude. Meeting together happened a lot in the day of the New Testament writer and it’s something that should continue to happen today.
The Lord’s prayer isn’t something you are meant to just recite, like a mantra. Its words give life and give purpose. And give direction on how to do this faith journey. Pastor Danny talks today about how setting up a daily time with the Lord is vital to your spiritual health. After all the prayer says to ask for provision for this day, today. It doesn't cover a week, a month, or a year. Choose to pray for today, for right now, and learn to live your life in the knowledge that your savior is with you always.
You need to settle the issue of your soul today. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to not put off for tomorrow what could be done for today. The fact of the matter is none of us truly know how long we have on this earth. We can make the assumption that tomorrow is going to come around but what if it doesn’t? Pastor Danny urges you to not leave your eternal life to chance. Choose today to receive the gift of eternal salvation, offered through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Receive Jesus today!
Religious people are different from true disciples. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that religious people will talk the talk but they won’t actually walk the walk. Religious people are all about a list of dos and don’ts. They are quick to find faults in others and to put on a performance with their outward religious actions. Pastor Danny explains that a religious person is not submitted to the Lord, they are caught up in their words and deeds. A true disciple submits humbly to the Lord.
Do you realize that words can do a great deal of damage in a person's life? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to spread words that will build up, encourage, and breathe life into others. Don’t use your words to tear down, discourage, or hurt others. The Bible says that life and death are found in the tongue. Our words are extremely powerful. Pastor Danny reminds us to be sure to use your words for the good of others. Speak kindness, blessing and truth with love and grace.
Sometimes independence can bring about a heart that is not submissive. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he urges you to consider your heart posture with the Lord. Is your heart in a place where it is tender and workable soil? Or is your heart in a condition of hardness and rocky ground? Pastor Danny encourages you to humbly allow the Lord to till the garden of your heart. It is important to be open and eager for what the Lord wants you to do in the end through your life.
Do you stand for the truth of the Gospel? Well, as you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you that sometimes standing for the truth found in the Word of God can be difficult. We live in a society that encourages everyone to look the same and to be accepting of everything. However, there are many Biblical examples where the disciples of Jesus would have to stand for what is true. Pastor Danny encourages you to always share truth in love but to also be sure to stand up for the truth of the Gospel message of Jesus.
When it comes to the Bible do you try and focus on the majors or on the minors? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that a lot of times people can get so caught up in the weeds that they forget to zoom out and see the entire forest. The same can be true when it comes to the word of God. Pastor Danny explains that unfortunately, we’re not going to fully understand all of the Bible so don’t get discouraged in the things that are a little confusing. Stick with what God has made clear in Christ.
It’s so important to be aware of idols in your life. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to get rid of any idols in your life. An idol is anything that takes that #1 spot and priority in your life. Idols can be people, materials, or anything else that consume your heart and pull you away from God. Pastor Danny urges you to sit with the Lord and allow Him to reveal anything that is getting in the way of your walk with Him. He alone is your good shepherd.
Where are you storing up your treasure? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to ask yourself this question, “Do you consider your treasure being in materials? Your bank account? Or in the people of this world?” Pastor Danny explains that when your treasure is stored up in the care and concerns of this world, it will ultimately bring you disappointment. The only person who is not going to disappoint you in this life is the Lord. Store up your treasure in heaven with Him.
In whom or what are you placing your trust? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that everyone has fears and is afraid of something, but who or what do you turn to in order to help you with those fears? The Bible has the command to not be afraid over 300 times, within its context. That’s a reminder from God to you nearly every single day to not be afraid. Pastor Danny encourages you not to place your trust in the things of this world, but to place all of your trust in the hope and truth of Jesus.
Do you know where you are going to be spending eternity? Well, as you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he teaches you that those who are in Christ have secure hope. Their hope isn’t in themselves or in others, their hope is in the everlasting God the creator of heaven and earth. Pastor Danny explains that both heaven and hell are real places. They’re not just some made-up fairytale. You can receive the gift of eternal life with the Lord by choosing to receive Jesus as your personal Lord and savior today!
Most people can tell the difference between what’s real and authentic and what’s not. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he urges you to be authentic with your entire life. Most importantly be authentic in your spiritual life. The Bible says how you’ll know if a tree is good or not, by its fruit. Pastor Danny encourages you to ask yourself whether or not you’re a fruitful Christian. Is there evidence in your life that would suggest that you are a disciple of Jesus? People all around will know if you’re genuine because of your fruit.
Be generous as your father in heaven is generous. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he teaches you about the character of God. One of the Lord’s amazing character traits is the fact that He is incredibly generous. God gave to the world His one and only son Jesus so that no one could perish but receive the opportunity of eternal life. That took immense sacrifice and generosity. Pastor Danny encourages you to also model the Lord’s character in generosity by giving what you are able.
In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches you to examine your heart before God. Sit with the Lord and allow Him to show any desire that are unpleasing to Him. Let Him reveal the ways in which you can grow closer to Him and what are the obstacles that are preventing that growth. Pastor Danny explains that when our hearts aren't right with God a lot isn't right. Seek to gain understanding of how you can walk closer with the Lord.
Did you know that you are to be on guard against false teaching? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the importance of knowing the truth that is found in God's Word. Take the time to study and pray to the Lord about His scriptures. Try to gain as much wisdom and understanding that you can. Pastor Danny reminds you that in these last days, deception will be more prevalent. That is why it is imperative that you study the Bible. You need to be on guard against false teachings and false doctrines.
In the Lord there is full richness and joy. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that following Christ is the best decision you could ever choose to make. Not only does Jesus offer you his free gift of grace and salvation, he offers to you an eternal life that is abundantly abundantly good and fruitful. Pastor Danny encourages you that if you haven't yet made the decision to receive Jesus to do so today. Don't put off receiving the free gift of salvation any longer. Choose today to let Jesus be the Lord of your life!
What's the challenge of the Christian life? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the challenge of the Christian life is that it's daily. Jesus says within scripture that if anyone chooses to be his disciple, they have to pick up their cross daily and follow him. This is not for the faint of heart. Pastor Danny explains that this requires a dying to one's self each and every day. But this is what it costs to be a follower of Jesus. Surrender yourself to the will of God.
In today's message from 1 John, Pastor Danny is going to show us what it means to be like Jesus. If we're going to follow him we need to learn where he went and who he spent his time with. When people criticized Jesus they said that he was a friend to tax collectors and sinners. I want to be criticized for the same things Jesus was! I want religious people to chafe when they are around me, and I want broken people to find God's love in me. So what about you? Who is comfortable around you? Who are your friends?
Pastor Danny is going to show us today that the religious leaders of the day were far more concerned with their own status and with the rules that they set up then they were in walking in relationship with God, but then Jesus came in. The one who walked in perfect harmony with God and showed the world what it is truly like to love others. The world we're living in is a cold and heartless place, but when Jesus comes in he brings all of the warmth from the love of God, soothes your pain, and calms your fears.
Pastor Danny is working his way through 1 John in his message and he is diving into the topic of sin. We tend to hide our sin. We hide it from the people around us and we try to hide it from God. Pastor Danny is going to dive into the reasons why we hide it. When it comes to our relationship with God we can't really hide anything anyway so now is a good time to take a look at the sin that we are hiding and then hand it over to God. The freedom that follows it is greater than anything you've ever known.
Pastor Danny is going to bring us back to the garden of Eden today. Adam and Eve have eaten the fruit and now in hiding. God comes into the garden and asks them what they did, now God knew but he wanted more than knowledge. He wanted to be in a relationship with the people He created, and it's still like that today. Don't think that you've hidden your sin from God, He knows but what He wants more than anything is for you to come to Him with your failures and accept the forgiveness that He is offering.
Our God is able to save. Pastor Danny is taking a good look at 2 Peter chapter 3 today. The hope that we have is in God and His power to save. He’ll bring a new heaven and a new earth and we’ll not ever be in fear because there will be no more war or violence. There will be no more suffering, sickness, or pain. God will live amongst us, the way He has always intended it to be. Come along with us today and discover everything that God has in store for you! It’s even better than you can imagine!
Today Pastor Danny is working his way through 2 Peter where the quality of false messengers is made pretty clear.
The first fruit of the spirit is love. There are 8 others that you’ll find listed in Galatians, but the first one spreads its umbrella over the others. If you get love right then the others inevitably follow. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, loving isn’t something that comes quickly or easily. It takes time and maturity for that trait to develop, but if you open yourself up to the work of the spirit and humbly submitting to Him then your love will be the most physical signs of your love for Him.
God loves you even with all of the Leven in your life. He doesn’t ask you to remove sin because he wants you to be bored or to miss out on pleasure, quite the opposite. He offers you an abundant joy filled life and He knows that those sins rob you of that life. In today’s message as Pastor Danny begins our study of the book of 2 Peter, he challenges us to take detailed inventory of our spiritual house and actively remove anything that detracts from our relationship with our Father.
If God calls you on to a mission, don’t insult Him by resisting with silly excuses. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, Moses did exactly that. This man experienced in a way that very few ever have. God spoke right to him and worked miracles in his life and yet when God set a task before him he trembled in fear, afraid of his own failure. When God calls you to do something he equips and enables you for it, so trust in Him, not in your own understanding or strengths.
God does not take our pride lightly. He sees our hearts and has witnessed every thought and action we’ve participated in. In today’s message, as Pastor Danny continues our study in 1 Peter he’ll remind us of the importance of humility as we approach our powerful and loving father. His grace is immense and He went to extreme lengths to demonstrate that for us, but He is also just. And if you abuse His grace, especially by taking advantage of others, you can expect the consequences to be pretty harsh.
Christians are just as susceptible to sin as anybody else. Because we know the law and are in a relationship with God we will probably be even under more attack at the hands of the enemy. But temptations will come in stronger and they will be harder to resist. it can be done but the fact is that you’re not always going to make the right choice. in today’s message, Pastor Danny will encourage us to approach this life with humility and wisdom. You need to know your weaknesses and not be afraid to ask for help.
Pain and suffering are a part of the Christian journey. If you haven’t experienced them in some form, you might need to question if you are actually following Jesus. He doesn’t take pleasure in your pain but He does know that you grow from it. When your faith is tested, that is when it becomes deeper and stronger. As Pastor Danny will encourage us in today’s message, as counterintuitive as it is, finds moments of joy in your suffering. Thank God for the chance to live out your faith in a real way!
Love is a choice that you make. It’s not something that is simply there or not completely outside of your control. This is true in every relationship you have, especially with your spouse if you are married. The passion of dating isn’t going to last forever. That man or woman won’t always be young. Their looks are going to change, their personality and character are also going to change and so will yours. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will remind us that deep true love requires faith and commitment. You don’t just fall into it.
Prayer connects us to our Heavenly Father. If you’re living in isolation from Him, even after asking Him to save your soul, you can expect your flesh to maintain a destructive hold on you. Sins that have plagued you for years will continue to plague you and might even grow worse. It might be hard to hear but you can’t blame God for that. As Pastor Danny will challenge you in today’s message, if you want to start living a purposeful, successful spiritual life then you need to commit to time in prayer.
What does it mean to be repentant? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you the meaning of repentance. Repentance means to turn from the simple way that you were going and turn back to following Jesus. It’s making an about-face from the darkness back into the light. Pastor Danny encourages you that repentance is such a great and healing thing. It’s coming back to the Lord whose arms are outstretched to you. It’s coming into the healing and wholeness god has for you.
Fear is false evidence appearing real. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the truth that everyone experiences fear, but the Bible tells you not to fear. So how is that possible? God is with you no matter what the circumstances are, or who you encounter. He’s greater than anything that you’ll face. Everything. Pastor Danny encourages you to spend time with the Lord and voice to Him your cares and concerns, then let Him give you the reassurance you need.
Are you leaning on the Lord for the strength within your marriage? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he reassures you that all marriages take work. They’re not something that you can just expect to have no problems in. Any relationship takes sacrifice and commitment. Pastor Danny encourages you to turn to the Lord for wisdom, strength, and discernment. If you’re experiencing a rough season within your relationship, then tell Him about it. He’ll equip you with the encouragement, the words, and the tenacity to keep going.
Have you received the free gift of grace and salvation from Jesus? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that those who receive Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior will enter into the kingdom of God. There is no other way to live eternally with the Lord except through Jesus. Pastor Danny encourages you to receive Jesus today. Don’t wait until tomorrow to receive him as Lord. Today is the day for salvation! Today is the day that you could know where you’ll spend eternity!
Are you experiencing a season of immense pain and suffering? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to keep looking to the Lord for your hope and joy. Sometimes you can experience extreme difficulties in this life, however, God promises to never leave you nor forsake you in the midst of them. Pastor Danny explains that God is with you always. He sees, hears, and understands the pain. Keep looking to Him for all comfort and know that he’ll work everything together for good in your life.
You never know what kind of impact you’ll have as a disciple of Christ. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to keep shining the light of Jesus within you. Keep sharing that good news with others, even if you feel discouraged or are wondering if it’s doing any good for anybody. Pastor Danny explains that often times we are having an impact even when we least expect it. It’s important for you to keep sowing the seeds for Christ and letting God water them.
Confrontation can be hard. But often times it is necessary for progress and growth. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the important truth that confrontation can be healthy and good within your relationship. Having an honest conversation with those that you love helps establish boundaries and healing. Pastor Danny encourages you to not fear confrontation but to welcome it with a healthy perspective. Always be sure to speak your confrontation with truth and love.
Confrontation can be hard. But often times it is necessary for progress and growth. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the important truth that confrontation can be healthy and good within your relationship. Having an honest conversation with those that you love helps establish boundaries and healing. Pastor Danny encourages you to not fear confrontation but to welcome it with a healthy perspective. Always be sure to speak your confrontation with truth and love.
Do you take time to confess your sins to the Lord? In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that when you confess your sins to the Lord you’re able to walk in His forgiveness and freedom. God doesn’t want you to live in hiding from Him, He knows everything. What He does desire from you is your heart and for you to live in the abundant life He has made for you. You don’t have to fear the Lord, He waits with arms wide open to you. His love for you never changes, so draw near to Him.
How will you know the Lord’s will if you never take time to ask Him? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the importance of keeping the spiritual discipline of prayer strong in your walk with the Lord. Jesus would be in constant communication with the Father. He desired His will over his own. Pastor Danny encourages you to lean into what God has to say to you. Spend time each day in fellowship with Him, and listen to His will for your life.
As a disciple of Jesus, you’re to pick up your cross daily and follow Him. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you that one of the key traits that God desires is humility. Humility is being willing to think of yourself less and to think of the Lord more, choosing each day to live with the intentionality of “not my will, Lord but yours be done”. Pastor Danny encourages you to carry this heart posture with you wherever you go. God resists the proud but He’ll extend grace to those with humility.
Pastor Danny is sharing the truth from 2 Peter today. The truth is that without the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross none of us is good enough to be in a relationship with the holy God. But the truth is greater than that. The truth is that Jesus laid his life down on the cross for you and me and God is eagerly looking for anyone who will say yes to him. Jesus is coming back one day, that’s either the best or the worst news depending on if you know him or not. The time to say yes to Jesus is today.
Don’t be fooled. Every single person on this earth is accountable to the Lord. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the sobering truth that everyone will stand before God someday. So to think that you can get through by being considered a caring or giving person isn’t going to cut it. Pastor Danny encourages you that there’s only one way to stand before God righteously and that’s through His son Jesus Christ. Choose today to receive salvation through the finished work of Jesus.
When you understand that God is love, then you’ll understand the importance of His first two commandments. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you that God is loving and gracious. Everything that He does is through His overwhelming love for His creation. Pastor Danny encourages you that when you love God and love others all of the other commandments will fall into place. Prioritize this week how you can express your love to the Lord and to others in a Christ-like way.
God’s character is the same yesterday, today, and forever. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny he encourages you that God’s love for you never changes. He loves you the same as all of His children. There aren’t favorites in the kingdom of God. Pastor Danny explains that God’s character isn’t one of partiality. In this world, we experience favoritism and certain privileges for certain groups, but it is not that way with the Lord. He loves with an everlasting and unchanging love. He loves everyone equally.
Do you consider it joy when you encounter various trials? That’s not one I’m great at. But in today’s message from Pastor Danny he teaches us that wisdom from the Lord is learning how to suffer well. To understand that God can take whatever pain and suffering we are enduring and turn it around to accomplish His purposes. Pastor Danny reassures you that your suffering is not in vain. God will use everything and ultimately turn it around for your good. You don’t have a God that is far from suffering. He is with you in it.
As you review your walk with the Lord, can you see a steady path of commitment? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny he expresses to you the importance of walking the committed journey with the Lord. Some people try to have one foot in the world and one foot with God, but Pastor Danny explains that this can’t be. You must be all in for God. Half-heartedness will not give you the abundant and fruitful with God you seek. Jesus says to pick up your cross daily and to follow him.
Don’t lose the simplicity of the Gospel message. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that the Gospel isn't actually complicated. The good news of Christ needs to stay simple. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that anyone who might place their faith in him would be saved. Jesus came. He died. He was buried for three days. Rose from the grave and ascended into heaven and he's coming back again. This is great news!
Don’t lose the simplicity of the Gospel message. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that the Gospel isn’t actually complicated. The good news of Christ needs to stay simple. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son that anyone who might place their faith in Him would be saved.” Jesus came, He died, He was buried for three days, rose from the grave and ascended into heaven and he’s coming back again. This is great news!
As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he encourages you to model yourself after the heart of the apostle Paul. It’s definitely something that is easier said than done. However, the Lord will help you to grow and to mature in this position if that’s what you are desiring. Pastor Danny stresses the importance of not putting your hope in the things of this world but putting your hope in the Lord and the eternal inheritance he has for you that no one can take away.
Each of us needs to be on guard against the attacks of the enemy. In today’s message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you the importance of surrounding yourself with people you can be open and honest with. The devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking people whom he may devour. However, Pastor Danny explains when you have accountability partners in your life you are less likely to fall into temptations. Find Godly people in your life who can help strengthen your walk with the Lord and His plan for you.
Maybe think twice about handing over your eternal inheritance. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Danny, he reminds you about the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau. Esau gave away his inheritance to his brother Jacob for a meal. Pastor Danny encourages you that no matter how tempting some physical desire is don’t trade it for what’s eternal. Temporal physical appetites can’t compare to the glorious eternal inheritance that God has in store for you. Focus on what’s eternal.
In today’s message, Pastor Danny will share with us how we can guard against bitterness in our lives. The Bible tells us that Christians ought to be careful with the company that they choose to keep. The people that you spend the most time with are the people who will influence what you say, do, and even where you choose to go. And if you choose to be around bitter people, that bitterness could rub off on you and other people in your life. Choose to spend your time with fellow believers in Christ.
Have you ever felt embittered towards someone? Well in today’s message, Pastor Danny will share with you what bitterness is and the dangers that come with it. To be bitter towards someone means that you have harsh ill will towards them or a chip on your shoulder towards someone hurting you. But that bitterness can turn into anger and everyone knows the dangers of anger. The Bible says that if you hate someone in your heart you might as well have murdered them. It’s a sin.
In today’s message, Pastor Danny will remind you that there is a consequence for every sin. If you grew up in a Christian household it’s likely that you were disciplined with the ‘rod of correction’ that the Bible talks about for parents to use. But as an adult, there is no one around to use the rod of correction on you anymore. So do you just not get punished? Well, the story of David had some interesting insights. His sins against God didn’t go unnoticed. There were consequences for what he had done.
Not everyone struggles with the same thing all the time. For each person, there is a unique weakness. For some that weak spot might be overindulgence, lying, or gossiping. But no matter what your weak spot might be it’s the job of every believer in Christ to not cause their brother or sister in Christ to stumble. And in today’s message Pastor Danny will remind you that you need to be aware that you live in a community of believers. You need to be aware of what you do around others as it could cause them harm.
In the old testament, under the Levitical priesthood, lambs were a common animal to sacrifice for the atonement of sin. But a young lamb could only atone for sin for so long. Animals had to be sacrificed every day for the sins that were committed against God. And in today’s message, Pastor Danny will remind you that Jesus is the perfect lamb. Once the spotless lamb of God was slain for all of humanity's sin. Nothing more could ever top that sacrifice he made and through him, you could be forgiven.
For some of you, you can look back on that trial or painful experience and know that God had a plan all the way through it. His plan was for good and not for evil. But for others, you’re about to enter one of those trials. And in today’s message, Pastor Danny is going to encourage you to never lose sight of your Lord. One of the greatest things to do through any storm in life is to pray and you can pray for anything: strength, patience, wisdom, or even a miracle! And with that, you can know that God is working all things for your good.
Pastor Danny continues sharing the stories of the members of the Hall of Faith. The passage in Hebrews that celebrates the trust placed in God when the world didn't make any sense.
The faith of Rahab was a faith that persevered. Pastor Danny tells us that she was unrecognizable as the same woman who first met the spies as a prostitute. She engaged in the difficult process of sanctification and then she persevered until the end. She truly is a hero of the faith, because her faith not only saved the spies and her family it also remained constant to the end. She was an overcomer that never faltered. When you engage in the process of sanctification may you be just like the persistent prostitute of faith.
The faith of Rahab was a faith that persevered. Pastor Danny tells us that she was unrecognizable as the same woman who first met the spies as a prostitute. She engaged the difficult process of sanctification and then she persevered until the end. She truly is a hero of the faith, because her faith not only saved the lives of the spies and her family it also remained constant till the end. She was an overcomer that never faltered. When you engage in the process of sanctification may you be just like the persistent prostitute of faith.
Pastor Danny is going to take a good look at the faith of the prostitute Rahab today and what he finds is that it is a faith that saved her and her family. Her act of faith kept anyone in her house from destruction. It's also a surprising faith. God delights in using unexpected people to do His work and in this case He found a prostitute with faith. Keep your eyes open as you move through the world, you'll find faith in surprising places and when you see it you'll never look at the world the same way again.
Take a moment and look at your life. What things has God given you from the world? The question is are you willing to use it for His work? Maybe you've got an extra seat around the table. An extra bedroom. Is He asking you to maybe adopt or foster a child? Maybe like the Israelites, what you have been given is wealth. Pastor Danny shows us that God isn't forcing anyone, but He is asking you if you are willing to use what He has given you for His work. What can you do today with the things God has given you?
Pastor Danny brings an interesting perspective to communion today. When the Israelites celebrated Passover, they were reminded of the sacrifice necessary the night that they left Egypt and it brought into sharp relief anything of Egypt's practices or attitudes that crept back into their lives. Next time you celebrate communion remember the sacrifice Jesus made for your freedom, but also take the time to evaluate what practices of the world you've allowed to creep back into your life.
Pastor Danny brings a heavy word today and a serious warning that we all need to hear. When Moses acted out of anger instead of faith, even after a lifetime of following God and learning to be a man of faith, that one act brought consequences. Moses wasn't allowed to bring the people into the land, he'd given his life for these people to bring them out of slavery and into the promise land but their failure left them in the wilderness for 40 years and his failure left him out of the promise land.
Moses came to a point of decision in his journey. On the one hand he can forget to choose the calling of God, rejoin Pharaohs household and enjoy a life of luxury. Or he could follow God, rejecting that easy life but instead becoming a leader in the family of faith. Have you come to that place of decision? Will you decide to pursue worldly wealth with the family of this world? Or have you given up the world for the family and kingdom of God? Your decisions have big implications.
We get to look at the story of Abrahams willingness to sacrifice Isaac from the other side of the story. As Pastor Danny says, we know that it is a picture of God's willingness to sacrifice His own son for us. We see the end of the story where God provides a ram in his place. But Abraham didn't know that end of the story, he didn't know that the ram was there. He just believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. What impossible situation are you facing in your life today? Will you believe in God just like Abraham did?
Abraham is considered the father of the faith. So today, Pastor Danny is going to take a look at Abraham's faith to see what we can learn from it. First, Abraham had to leave something behind in order to follow God. So what have you left? Have you left habits or friends that drag you down? Secondly, Abraham's faith was alive and he was in the world but not of it. When the world looks at you do they see a faith that lives? Do they see that you don't look like the rest of the world?
Today Pastor Danny shows us through scripture that God has done and is doing everything that he possibly can to ensure that no soul goes to hell. He's a God of justice, but His justice was satisfied when Jesus died on the cross and He longs for you to be in a relationship with Him. Have you said yes to God? He's already done all the work, He's just looking for a simple "yes" from you. He sent Jesus to die on the cross and to rise again so that you could rise with Him and enter into a true relationship with God.
Aren't you glad that you get to be on the side the holy God who has a plan for your salvation? Even though He is the holy one and we're the ones who have sinned against Him, he is the one that made a way for our sin to be erased. Pastor Danny is going to show us God's plan for salvation through faith today. You can encounter the merciful and compassionate God through simple faith. All you need to do to be saved is to respond to the plan that God made for your salvation, just say yes to Him today.
Pastor Danny shows us today that when you walk with God you're lifted above the earth and all its troubles and temptations. You're no longer live entrenched in sin, because you're walking with the Holy One. When you walk with God you see the things that He sees and you learn to see them in the way that He sees them. The world can be too much but you can have the eyes of heaven as you look at it. From heavens perspective nothing is too much for God to handle. Walk with him today and release your worries.
Pastor Danny is working through the book of Hebrews and the Hall of Faith. Today he is talking about men of God throughout the Bible who walked with God and he reminds us that the only way to do that is through faith in God. Even though we don't see God with our natural eyes, we can walk with Him through faith. So what about you? Are you walking with God? Are you in step with the creator? Or are you marching to your own drum? Lay down your agenda today and get instep with Jesus.
Pastor Danny is digging into a million reasons why we can believe what we believe today. Throughout history there have been arguments created to prove the existence of God, even the universe itself is arguing for the existence for an intelligent and involved creator. You can't look at the vastness of the universe or the complexity of a little tiny cell and not believe that these things were created with purpose. God created all things to speak to His existence so that we would have every reason to believe.
The faith of a Christ follower is faith like a child's. It's not blind, a child doesn't just trust anyone but a child does trust their father. Pastor Danny reminds us today to be ready to give an answer for the hope that we have, but that answer can be as simple as a child's answer, "I have hope because my daddy loves me. I can trust Him because I know He has good things planned. I can trust Him in even the hard times because I know He is helping me to grow." Don't have a blind faith. Know what it is that you believe and be ready to answer.
Your courage as a Christian affects more people then you might know. Have you ever been emboldened to stand up for your faith because you watched someone else do it. Pastor Danny develops this idea today that when I'm courageous as a follower of Jesus I encourage others to be courageous too. But when I back down I discourage others from standing. It's time to step up and live as fearless followers of Christ. Who knows what your courage could do? Who your courage could encourage.
It takes courage to follow God. It takes courage to suffer for Him. And sometimes you can suffer so much that you'll pull back. You give up a little bit and think that it's not worth it anymore, but you are called to be fearless in the face of suffering. What do you need to get back to that place of courage again? It's time to remember your first love. Remember when the consequences didn't matter because your reward was in heaven. Your reward is with Jesus. Take courage, my friend.
When we watch the power and authority of God work in the world through us, it's easy to get distracted. Jesus gives the disciples a world view adjustment and reminds them to rejoice more about their names being written in heaven then over any display of power anywhere here on earth. Pastor Danny says that all that stuff is for here, but your name in the lamb's book of life is forever. The greatest miracle ever preformed here on earth was Jesus on the cross giving his life for us. You can be in a right relationship with the father.
Eventually we are all going to stand before God as He judges us. Whether that happens at our death or at the return of Christ it's not something that anyone can avoid. But Pastor Danny tells us today that we want to avoid the Great White Throne judgement, that one is for those who haven't been covered by the blood of the lamb. The one whose name isn't in the lambs book of life. If you're not sure if that's you or not, listen in to today's message and you'll hear how to know for sure that you'll be judged on the work of Christ.
Under the old covenant, the Israelites would sacrifice animals to atone for their sins. It was a temporary sacrifice that needed to be repeated. But when Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice it was a one time sacrifice that covered every person and every sin forever. Pastor Danny is going to show us the result of that one time sacrifice today. That means that our sins are permanently covered, but on top of that the sacrifice of Jesus invited us into the family of God. We're coheirs with Christ!
Pastor Danny takes us on a tour of the temple today, from the outer courts to the inner most place, the Holy of Holies. And as he does, he will show us how Jesus is the fulfillment of every element contained within the temple. Ultimately it's the death of Jesus that allowed us into the most holy place. When Jesus died, the temple curtain ripped from top to bottom revealing the holy place where the presence of God rested. Because of Jesus' death, we are invited into intimate relationship with God.
Jesus is the better priest. He's better because He lives forever and He can save you completely and forever. The priests that came before Him all eventually died and a new priest needed to take their place, but Jesus conquered death and lives forever. We will never need another intermediary between us and God because Jesus has done that work perfectly and completely. Pastor Danny is going to show us all the ways that Jesus is a better priest in todays message.
God reveals himself to mankind in many ways. Just look at the beauty and the complexity of the world around you, but the primary way is through His Word. The Bible is a living book, you can read the same passage 100 times and find a new and deeper truth every time. At the center of that truth is Jesus, He is truth. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, everything that we find in scripture ultimately points to Him and our need for the salvation He came to provide.
There are many men and women who have devoted their lives to learning apologetics and devising ways to convince others of the truth of God. It's a fascinating study and it can be a wonderful pursuit, but it is not the key to reaching the world for Jesus. It's far to easy to rely on our own wisdom and the power of persuasion, but faith requires something deeper. It is a connection to God on the heart level. In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind us that faith requires us to believe in something that we cannot see or even explain.
God is worthy of our praise. Even if your whole world is crumbling down and you feel like a modern day Job, your creator still deserves your gratitude. This fallen world is full of brokenness and strife, it's a result of sin. It breaks God's heart and it destroys lives. It may have been more logical for God to just have started with a clean slate, just wipe all of us out and start again, but He didn't. Today, Pastor Danny will remind us that even in your darkest trial Jesus loves you and is worthy of your worship.
God is a never ending source of hope and peace. His will for you is greater than any dreams or aspirations you might have for yourself. He is a loving and wise father who works all things for the good of those who love Him. When doors and windows close on your dreams, it's going to be painful and that's okay. Mourn that disappointment and know that the Holy Spirit is there to comfort you. Then, as Pastor Danny will encourage us in today's message, get up and walk boldly in the way that God leads you.
With so many different minds coming together in the church, disagreements are inevitable. If you aren't experiencing that in your relationship with other believers, you likely aren't spending enough time with them. It's just going to happen. In today's message, Pastor Danny will challenge us to approach these disparities with the same grace that Jesus extended to you. It doesn't mean that you have to compromise on convictions, just let the spirit guide you and determine when it is a battle worth fighting.
There are some core beliefs that we hold onto in the church. A prime example is that Jesus was God's son, became man, died for our sins and was resurrected. If someone disagrees with that truth then they are not truly a member of God's church. But there are many areas of scripture that leave a little gray in. While we should seek how to live out a life that glorifies God as much as possible, in today's message Pastor Danny will remind us to be gracious in matters that don't affect salvation of the soul.
When you face rejection when sharing the Gospel it can be very discouraging. You are trying to share life saving truth with them, a free gift of grace and they are brushing it off or even shutting you down outright. When it is someone close to you that rejection is even more painful. In today's message Pastor Danny will encourage you to just keep on trying and keep sharing Jesus. Don't give up hope even if it takes years! Every heart can be softened by God's amazing love.
God can and will move with or without your help. You can either choose to be apart of that movement or you can choose to serve your own agenda. In the end which do you think will be more rewarding? Which will be of more eternal consequence? In today's message, Pastor Danny will draw our attention to the way that God moved in and amongst the gentiles. It was always God's will to reach the Jews and the Gentiles, but sadly many Jews were to hard hearted and completely missed it.
Pastor Danny will take you to the book of Romans to talk about the consequences of sinning against God.
What's the point of being a Christian if it doesn't change your life? Really, there is none. Being a follower of Jesus means that there is an active role that He is playing in your everyday activities. He is transforming you into a different person moment by moment. You are spending time learning more about Jesus and making changes to be more like Him. Pastor Danny reminds you today to keep doing the work. Keep learning. Keep showing up. Keep growing. You might not do it perfectly but you need to keep doing it.
You have to take Satan seriously. He is no match for our Savior, but when we grow complacent cruising through life on our own we open ourselves up to the prince of lies. He will come in and convince us that our comfort is more important than our mission. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, when you're in Christ you can rest assured that your eternity is secure. But that doesn't mean that the enemy is going to leave you alone. He loves to rob us of the fullness of joy that God has for us.
Have you ever wondered why Jews are required to keep a kosher diet? Pastor Danny explains in today's lesson that this diet is intended to teach spiritual disciplines. But it is also easy to understand that food and drink cannot bring you closer to God. Thankfully in our new covenant with the Lord, sealed with the blood of Jesus, all food is clean and worthy to eat. Our salvation isn't earned by eating the right foods, it's a free gift given to all who believe in the saving power of Jesus Christ.
It might seem like the miracles that happened in the Bible just don't happen anymore. That Americans just don't seem to experience signs and wonders like other nations. Today, Pastor Danny shares that the Lord still works in wonderous ways, you just have to have your heart in the proper position. Part of experiencing miracles is that you need to get your feet wet. You need to step out of the boat in obedience. Try giving to the church until it hurts a little. The reward of the Lord's deliverance will be worth the mild discomfort.
Pastor Danny teaches what the Bible says about heaven so we can understand the great future we have to look forward to if Jesus is our Savior.
It is easy to see how someone who changes their ways to allow others to keep their practices could be seen as someone who compromises. One day you are in the company of someone who doesn't eat meat, so you don't either. Yet the next day you partake in a BBQ. However, as Pastor Danny explains in today's lesson this person is a chameleon not a compromiser. They respect their friend's convictions so as not to tempt them. But if you give up righteousness then you become a compromiser.
When a person isn't following Jesus, they'll be blind to their sin. But as Pastor Danny shares in today's study, once you come into a relationship with Christ you have to face your sin with open eyes. In today's scripture reading, you'll see some Pharisees claiming to know the way all the while rejecting the Messiah. This rejection caused them to be blind to the truth and the sin that was in their life. If you claim to have no sin you are living in darkness. If you are living in the light you can see evil for what it is.
The whole of scripture describes, references and outlines the need for Jesus. As well as the fulfillment of that need in His death on the cross. None of it can be set aside or passed off as irrelevant. It's the work of God and he has orchestrated access to it for all of mankind. You and I are one of the ways He has done that. Today, Pastor Danny will challenge us to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. That doesn't necessarily mean that you need to travel to remote tribes, but at the very least take it to the ends of your earth.
What drives you in your life? Is it a desire for financial or relational security? Why do you do the things that you do? In today's message as Pastor Danny continues to lead us through the account of the early Christians found in the book Acts, he'll remind us that the Holy Spirit should be the driving force in our lives.
We are incredibly privileged to live after Jesus' incarnation, death and resurrection. We get to enjoy freedom and salvation from sin, because we know and trust in Him. For the Jews who lived before Jesus they knew that God had a plan to rescue them, but there were the big questions of when, who and how. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, despite those big unknowns we find many examples in scripture of people who trusted in God without seeing the answers to their questions in their lifetime.
We are apart of that mission, isn't that amazing? We've been recipients of that incredible gift of Christ and He calls us into sharing a life of compassion, grace and truth for the sake of rescuing the lost and broken of this world. As Pastor Danny continues our study of the book of Acts in today's message, we will be reminded that sharing the Gospel is at the core of who we are. And as the early church demonstrated, it is even worth the highest price to bring Christ to our world.
Suffering by nature is hard, it can push you to your limits. God knows that and he uses that to your advantage. We often go out of our way to avoid things that are hard, but it's in those hard times that we have an opportunity for growth. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today's message, not only did those hard times bring us to a place of strength that we couldn't find otherwise. It's those times that provide opportunities for us to demonstrate the peace and grace of Christ to the broken people around us.
Any effort to squash Christianity throughout the centuries has been counterproductive. It's under oppression that our faith thrives and spreads like wildfire. The more dangerous environment for Christianity is one that adapts to fit to the desires of men, where it loses its power and can even become the oppressor. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, the church can welcome persecution knowing that no matter how many battles are lost today Christ has already secured the victory.
We've been fortunate to been born into a society that accepts or at least tolerates Christianity, but the comfort and the convenience that we've enjoyed will have a negative effect. If you look at Christians in cultures that persecute Christians, you'll often find that their faith is more real and passionate, because it has to be. It's not that we should pray or desire for that to happen in our own culture, but as Pastor Danny will challenge us in today's message we need to be on guard against complacency in our own lives and in our faith.
When you hear the voice of Christ calling your heart and you listen, that first step of obedience is just the first of many and they don't get any easier. He'll ask you to follow Him into situations that make you extremely uncomfortable. Just look at the lives of the early church and the thousands and thousands of believers that have come before you. As spoiled as we have been in our culture, Pastor Danny will warn us today that we could be called even to the sake of death for Christ and it would be completely worth it.
If your focus is on the here and now and upon your immediate needs and desires, following Jesus doesn't make much sense. Following Jesus leads you into a life of humanity where you serve others even when it compromises your own comfort or ambition. It's not easy, and it's not comfortable. In today's message, Pastor Danny will explain that the life of a Jesus follower is only rewarding if your heart can move past the temporary and focus on the eternal. That's what Jesus calls you into.
With growth comes logistical issues. How, where, and when you will continue to meet. How do the leaders handle the increase in needs? And how are conflicts managed? We may be redeemed but we still bring our humanity with us and that will complicate things. We may want it to be as simple as following Jesus, but we have to be realistic. As Pastor Danny will point out in the example from the early church, they had to humble themselves and submit to the holy spirit as well as to each other for growth to continue.
Who would Jesus hang out with today? The megachurch pastors and Christians who've isolated themselves from our wicked society? Or would he be there out in the world interacting with those that the church has ostracized. All too often we go to church thinking that that's where we encounter Jesus. And He is certainly there. But just like he was during His earthly ministry, He is also out there in the world working in the hearts of those that we label as the least of these.
How did Jesus interact with the lost? He was compassionate and gracious, he acknowledged them and spent time with them, which is something the religious elites of the time wouldn't do. He didn't just ignore the presence of sin in their lives, but instead of confronting it with condemnation He offered forgiveness and hope. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, maybe if we were a clearer reflection of those characteristics of Jesus we'd have a better impact on our fallen world.
The story of David, along with so many others found throughout scripture, shows us God's tendencies to pick out the least likely candidates to carry out His will. You look at the people like Moses, Rahab, David and everyone of the original 12 disciples. And this character of God is further emphasized as Pastor Danny will point out if God can use those meritless people simply because of their faith, then He can use you. Not because of your abilities or talents but because of His power and wisdom.
For many believers the extent of their Christian life starts and ends with attending Worship services on Sunday. Jesus has little influence on the rest of their life. And the people around them and in their community may be completely unaware of their faith. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, that isn't how this works. Jesus commissioned us to go and make disciples, it was the last thing that he told His followers before ascending into heaven. Sharing the Gospel is essential to our faith.
Are you so full of the holy spirit that you're just leaking? That is what God desires. He doesn't just fill you so you can hoard and savor His presence for your own enjoyment and security. As Pastor Danny will challenge us in today's message, the 120 who experienced the anointing of the holy spirit in that upper room went out and they changed their world. If they had justed huddled together and enjoyed the flame that rested on their heads, they would've missed the entire point.
Can you imagine having that kind of impact for God's kingdom? As Pastor Danny will highlight in today's message, 3,000 people were baptized into the holy spirit because of the work that God did in the heart of Peter. While we see this kind of thing happen occasionally in the modern day church, generally we are far more dependent on our own planning and programming to reach the lost. It's not that God doesn't use those things, but He works best when we step aside and let His spirit work through us.
If you were to look at someone's bank statements, it likely would give you a good idea of what they treasure. Maybe they value the money itself and feel a strong sense of security in saving up. Maybe they spend every dime on momentary pleasures and possessions, building up earthly treasures and experiences. Or maybe they hold it loosely, giving it to the church and to others. As Pastor Danny will point out in the example of the Pharisees, they thought that they were so close to God when really they had made self their God.
We love to think about God's promises... at least the good ones. But understandably we don't like to dwell on the promises of judgement and destruction for those that reject Him and choose this world. Even for believers, we might cling to the promise of eternal life while neglecting to live in a way that glorifies the one who gives it. As Pastor Danny will warn us in today's message, if you choose temporary pleasures over eternal values, you can expect to experience the consequences in this life.
You have to take Satan seriously. He is no match for our Savior, but when we grow complacent cruising through life on our own we open ourselves up to the prince of lies. He will come in and convince us that our comfort is more important than our mission. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, when you're in Christ you can rest assured that your eternity is secure. But that doesn't mean that the enemy is going to leave you alone. He loves to rob us of the fullness of joy that God has for us.
No, you aren't going to be perfect in this life. Even those who manage to keep up the appearance of righteousness are often full of the sins of the heart and mind. But as Pastor Danny will warn in today's message, don't let your tendency toward sin be an excuse for sin. Jesus has enough grace for the worst of sinners, but if you have really experienced that grace the holy spirit will fill you with a deep desire to flee from sin and to live a life that glorifies God in every possible way.
This life is full of desserts. You are going to wander through periods of time where you feel dry and like you are ready to collapse and give up. Being in a spiritual dessert isn't wrong. Jesus spent his fair share of time in the wilderness. Where we go wrong is digging down into ourselves to find the sustenance we need. In today's message, Pastor Danny will encourage us to drink from the well that never runs dry. Place your trust fully in Jesus and He will provide for you through those dry times.
If anyone had an excuse, it was Caleb. At his age he should've been sitting down watching the young ones work. But as Pastor Danny continues our study in the book of Joshua in today's message, we will get a different picture. This man was persistent and faithful, he wasn't okay just sitting by while God had work for him to do. Instead of handing out excuses, he stood up and trusted God would provide the strength necessary to accomplish what everyone else said was impossible.
Have you ever met someone who prides themselves on being a "no" person? They justify it by saying, "Someone has to be realistic. Someone has to keep the dreamers on the ground". Well, maybe there are some situations where that is true, but in God's kingdom the impossible is possible as long as it lines up with God's will. As Pastor Danny will ask in today's message, would you rather be one of the ten that said Canaan was out of reach? Or one of the two who trusted that God could make a way?
Hide the Word of The Lord in your heart. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you the importance of storing up the Word of God in your mind and heart. The Bible is a weapon. It is sharper than any two edged sword. When you study and memorize scripture you have a mighty weapon for defeating the attacks of the enemy. Pastor Danny encourages you that with this weapon you will be able to encourage and empower yourself and you'll be able to conquer your fears and giants. The Word of God is priceless.
Have you ever noticed how sometimes scripture will repeat itself? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that whenever you see scripture repeating itself it is something the Lord wants you to notice. It is not there by accident or simply there by redundancy. It is there for you to take hold of and understand. Pastor Danny shares that the Bible will often repeat itself about not having fear and to trust in the Lord and the promise of victory. These themes are God's gentle reassurances.
Are you operating out of a scarcity mindset? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches you that you can never out give God. God is incredibly generous. You don't have to feel limited when sharing your resources with others. If God has called you to be generous know that He has also been and will be generous to you. Pastor Danny encourages you to model after the way of Jesus by giving yourself to others. Be generous with your life, trusting that the Lord has always been generous and provides for you.
Do you have the faith that it takes to do the will of God? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you that sometimes following the voice of God doesn't always make sense to those around you. You might have the Lord tell you to walk in a way that seems weird to everyone else around you, but it is important to follow after Him. Pastor Danny encourages you that God uses these times to build your faith and trust in Him. To be sure that you are hearing God correctly, make sure that it aligns with His Word.
No, you aren't going to be perfect in this life. Even those who manage to keep up the appearance of righteousness are often full of the sins of the heart and mind. But as Pastor Danny will warn in today's message, don't let your tendency toward sin be an excuse for sin. Jesus has enough grace for the worst of sinners, but if you have really experienced that grace the holy spirit will fill you with a deep desire to flee from sin and to live a life that glorifies God in every possible way.
God says He knows the plans He has for you, a desire to give you a future and a hope. Do you believe that? In today's message from Pastor Danny, He shares with you the absolute love that God has for you. God desires for you to receive His love by receiving His Son Jesus. Jesus died for you so that you might have life abundantly and live eternally with Him. Pastor Danny encourages you to not turn away that gift. Receive the good life that God has for you in Jesus Christ. Today is the day for salvation!
Which would you put your money on? The alpha dog or the underdog? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Danny, he shares with you that Jesus is always extending His hand to the one's that you would least likely expect. He is a friend of sinners. All of us were underdogs at one point in our lives, but Jesus extended His hand to us. Pastor Danny encourages you not to give up on other people. Be expectant for what God can do in the hearts of others.
Many of us are often impressed when someone displays the fruits of their efforts, such as memorizing a large section of scripture. At face value, it can be easy to perceive such efforts as a sure sign that someone is truly saved. However as Pastor Danny will remind you in his message today, it's not about how much scripture you know but rather picking up your cross daily. In his study, you'll learn about the heart behind the Apostle Paul's letter and how he emphasized the importance of dying to self daily.
Whether we care to admit it or not, each and every one of us struggles with the greatest commandment of all: Love God, Love others, Love self. As rudimentary as this commandment seems, we can all agree that the world would be better off if we just practiced such a command. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on just how crucial this part of our walk is as believers in Christ. In his study, you'll gain better understanding of the heavenly wisdom that the Apostle Paul mentions in the closing of his letters to the Romans.
Many of us have likely come to terms with the reality that we are simply going to disagree with others throughout this life. While it is perfectly normal to disagree with others in our own congregation about certain doctrinal opinions, unity is crucial. In today's message, Pastor Danny discusses the dangers of those who seek to divide over doctrine. Rather than move on or hold their peace. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of just how dangerous doctrinal division is within the church.
Most of us would be quick to agree that it only takes a quick glance at society to see that we are clearly the most divided that we've ever been. As believers and followers of Christ this is all the more reason that we should be united in our congregations. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the Apostle Paul's warning that predators of the church seek to destroy by dividing. In his study, you'll be reminded that the very spirit that seeks to divide society is all the more intent on dividing the church.
In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds us that prayer isn't something to be taken lightly. Prayer can be to tell God how thankful you are for Him but it can also be to bring your petitions before the Creator of the universe. As we all age and progress through life and different circumstances, we all grow in our ability to empathize. When we go through hardships and see how others go through struggles, we can empathize with them. We can see their pain and can pray with zeal for what God can do.
If you believe in the God of the Bible then you know he is the God of resurrection. In today's message, Pastor Danny will share with you about the power of prayer and the power of our God to answer our prayers. Throughout the Bible there is story after story of God working miracles from the prayers of those who believe that He would and could. Even in matters of life and death. And while God may not have physically resurrected us from the dead, he has surely resurrected us from spiritual death.
Churches should offer refuge to believers whose church has undergone a crisis or whose teaching has strayed from the Bible. But sadly, there are churches whose congregation are largely made of believers that they've drawn in from other churches with their flashy production or shallow teaching. As Pastor Danny will point out in today's message, we're called to go to the ends of the earth to reach the lost. We need to be getting out there and reaching the lost, not poaching other believers.
God may be calling you to go overseas to some remote culture who hasn't learned about Jesus yet. There are still a few places like that and that calling shouldn't be ignored. But as Pastor Danny will explain in today's message, while most people in our culture are familiar with Jesus and His story, many don't know Him. They may have heard the Gospel misinterpreted to them and its pushed them away. In some cases their hearts have hardened, but they are worth the effort to God.
God has protected His word throughout the centuries and He gave us an incredible gift when printing allowed access to the masses just a few centuries ago. Since then, there have been hundreds of versions in English alone. As well as over 700 translations in other languages. As Pastor Danny will warn us in today's message this wide variation along with other factors leads to varied interpretations among believers. We need to be wary over dividing over matters that aren't essential to our faith in Jesus.
The Bible doesn't say that drinking alcohol in moderation is a sin. It mentions gluttony, but nothing about unhealthy foods eaten in restraint. Dancing is another one that it never labels a sin yet many churches have taken issue with these things amongst others. And they've gone so far as to say that believers can't participate in them without offending God. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today's message, there are things that we should stay away from for our health and to help other believers but that doesn't mean that they're sin.
All too often, people will replace an unhealthy destructive habit with yet another unhealthy destructive habit. Maybe you give up smoking but now you start eating sugary snacks when you get that craving. Or maybe you stop looking at pornography and instead you start distracting yourself by playing violent video games. You could argue that one is less harmful than the other but as pastor Danny will challenge us today when you put aside the deeds of darkness, intentionally replace them with the things of God.
You aren't guaranteed another minute in this world. None of us are. When you live with this awareness it brings a sense of urgency to your life. What are you investing yourself in? In momentary pleasures or in building wealth? Whatever it might be even if it's something good and noble if it takes priority over your relationship with Christ and the mission that He has given you it needs to be taken down a notch. Today, Pastor Danny will challenge us to wake up and to fix our ees on what really matters.
There are any number of reasons that people don't serve in the church. You might not know what you're gifted for. You might start and face opposition and then want to quit or you might simply be fearful to step out in faith. Today, Pastor Danny simply calls you to just begin. Everyone has a gift for serving in the church. Find a place to serve and try it or follow the desire that God has placed in your heart. He'll reveal what you're gifted for and He will thoroughly equip you to do what He has called you to do.
Pastor Danny teaches today that discovering God's will for your life is a lifelong step by step journey. As you trust in Him, He'll reveal a little at a time guiding you to the next step. He'll give you the desires in your heart. He'll call you to serve the body. He'll whisper what to do. As a child, follow and trust Him in each moment and you'll find God's will for your life.
This world will tempt you in many ways, all to conform you to its likeness. Wicked, rebellious and far from God. Yet, Paul encourages you to instead be transformed into the likeness of Jesus. Give your life over to God, submit to His will, and let Him change you in all the best ways. Pastor Danny will offer practical ways for you to resist the world and be transformed into Christ's likeness. Submit your lives to Him, regularly read the Word, and trust God with your future. He's got you for eternity.
Pastor Danny encourages you to offer yourself as a living sacrifice in response to His love. It won't be easy and it will require daily choice, but God deserves your life and your heart cause He has given you so much.
Have you ever noticed how sometimes scripture will repeat itself? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Danny, he explains to you that whenever you see scripture repeating itself it is something the Lord wants you to notice. It is not there by accident or simply there by redundancy. It is there for you to take hold of and understand. Pastor Danny shares that the Bible will often repeat itself about not having fear and to trust in the Lord and the promise of victory. These themes are God's gentle reassurances
Are their people you love in your life that you're convinced that they'll never believe in Jesus and be saved? Their hearts are hardened by religion and ritual or maybe they're really deep in rebellious sinful living. It is really easy to give up praying and pleading for God to grab ahold of them. It can be so discouraging to think that those prayers will never be answered. But today, Pastor Danny implores you to not give up praying. God saves even the worst of sinners and the hardest of hearts. He's always working.
Pastor Danny explains that the religious heritage of the jews wasn't able to save them and their pride didn't allow them to see the true gift of salvation that God was offering through Jesus. Jesus came for those who recognized their desperate need and would believe in Him. He went out of His way to share this good news with the desperate. Will you?
Today Pastor Danny explains the simplicity of the Gospel message. It's good news. Jesus came to earth, He died on the cross for you sins and was raised to life to live forever with you. All you have to do is to believe and to be saved. It's the most important message that there is. It is crucial to share this good news with the world. You're God's ambassador, called to tell others how they can be saved.
Pastor Danny teaches today that God longs for everyone to be saved. He desperately wants all to believe and He grieves when even one person rejects Him.
Pastor Danny will explain how neither spiritual privilege, religious heritage or Biblical knowledge will save you. You must believe in Christ and trust Him with your life.
Pastor Danny will encourage you today to realize that God is doing a work for you that you can't see yet. The world will view you and God as a loser because of what you're going through.
Pastor Danny will encourage you with a reminder of the overwhelming love that God has for you. No matter what you're going through God loves you and He's with you.
How you start your morning sets you up for how your day will go. Pastor Danny encourages us in today's message, routinely starting the day with the Father results in a close relationship with Him.
Pastor Danny shares how living this way will never bring s life of satisfaction or peace. Instead you are called to live by grace and are to extend that grace to your not so perfect spouse.
Pastor Danny encourages us in today's message that the right time to repent is now. Your sin causes you to forfeit God's intended blessings and it's only by living the righteous life that you become holy.
Pastor Danny shares in today's study that you'll face temptation and occasionally will give in, but you desire to live a righteous life for the Lord. If after hearing today's message you realize you have sin in your heart, come before the Lord and repent.
Pastor Danny shares the continued importance of keeping the Lord's instruction near your heart. In today's message, you'll learn that all though the written word no longer binds us, love for Jesus necessitates obedience.
Pastor Danny shares how it's easy to think that you wouldn't have messed up as much as others. But because of the gift of free will you would have failed just the same.
Pastor Danny shares that he's had his heart broken over the years more times than he can count. But the one thing he can count on is having the ultimate romantic dream fulfilled in heaven.
Pastor Danny explains that even those who don't have access to a Bible or were never evangelized will still be judged. There is a God sized hole in everyone's heart and if you try to fill this hole with anything other than God you're choosing to deny Him. When you deny God you will spend an eternity living in hell.
Pastor Danny will remind you today that a continuing act of submission is necessary if you want to bear fruit for the kingdom of heaven.
Pastor Danny will take you back to the old testament back to some of the pillars of faith who lived long before Jesus was born. You'll discover why these men are considered righteous. Pastor Danny will explain how God's mercy was evident in their lives even though they were sinful. And today, right now, you can have the same mercy shown to you for your sins.
Pastor Danny will describe in detail today the whole plan that God laid out at the beginning of the world. He knew that sin would be a problem and that we would be separated from Him because of that sin. That's why He sent His Son. Jesus died so that you don't have to.
Pastor Danny will share another comparison that many were making in the Apostle Paul's time. Jew vs Gentile. But as Paul writes in Romans it's equal ground. Everyone is sinful and everyone needs Jesus.
Pastor Danny reflects on how our confidence in Christ and the hope we have can carry us through great persecution.
Sometimes church can be seen as a good deed. You sacrifice your time to sit and hear some feel good message and then your Christian duty is done for the week. That doesn't describe the members of the Roman church though as Pastor Danny will share today. This church was on fire for Christ despite the pressure from the depraved culture that they were in. Wouldn't you like to be known for your zeal for Christ? It might be time to take a page out of their book and learn what it means to devote your whole life to Jesus.
Pastor Danny will share how passionate Paul was about the idea of visiting the church of Rome.
Pastor Danny reminds you today that anyone who professes to follow Jesus should always act like He did when facing offense and turn the other cheek.
Pastor Danny shares the story of Onesimus. A slave who had run away from his master only to find himself with the Apostle Paul. Onesimus had likely heard the Gospel truth, but time was needed to change his heart.
Pastor Danny reflects the importance of placing God and others before money. In his study you'll learn that while it's good to be financially responsible, avoiding the love of money is crucial.
Pastor Danny will explain what it is like to live out your day to day life as a believer of Christ. Not only doing what is good but to do it in the name of the Christ.
Pastor Danny explains Jesus + anything is not only heresy but it's moving backwards. In his study you'll learn that adding any type of law as a means of salvation completely contradicts the work of the cross.
Pastor Danny talks about the unifying nature of Christ who removes all boundaries. In his study, you'll learn that by being baptized into Christ we become one with all who do likewise and have no reason for division.
Pastor Danny will give you some tips on how to pray and and encourage you to find what works for you.
Pastor Danny urges you to let the truth of what Jesus did on the cross change your heart and life.
Pastor Danny teaches how satan wasn't always against God. Infact, he was a high ranking angel. His pride got in the way and he fell. Is pride getting in your way of following the Lord?
Pastor Danny urges you to continue to stand for the truth of the Gospel. Stand for what is clear and essential to faith and growth in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Danny encourages you that you are justified by faith in Jesus Christ not by keeping the law.
Pastor Danny gives you a wake up call and makes you examine your heart before the Lord. What do you worship or value? If it's not the Lord at the top, be careful!
Pastor Danny urges you to remove the idols that are within your life by putting them back into their proper place. Make your relationship with the Lord your #1 priority.
Is it hard for you to see the Lord right now within the circumstances of your life? Pastor Danny reveals often times the disciples felt this way to
Pastor Danny shares that God's desire is that none should perish but that all would come to saving knowledge of Him. God never prepared damnation for man. He has always provided a choice to follow after Him and to have life. However, we see time and time again throughout the scriptures that people turn aside and follow their own path. Pastor Danny encourages you to make the choice to follow after Christ today.
Pastor Danny shares that with the Holy Spirit you'll want to do what pleases the Lord and your heart will be concerned with what He's concerned with.
Pastor Danny will remind you today that becoming more like Jesus is an ongoing process.
The end of the world is sometimes hard to think about. There is going to be so much death and destruction. The truth will be anyone's guess. One figure that will emerge during this time is the antichrist. Pastor Danny will tell you about him today. He'll share why he'll be doing what he'll do and it's all because of satan. The enemy of Christ is the enemy of every believer so watch out for him.
Pastor Danny explains how following the Lord needs to be a daily choice, and sometimes, a moment by moment choice.
Pastor Danny points out that the temptation to sin is a problem that Christians will face for the rest of their lives. However, Jesus proves it can be done by being rooted in God's Word!
Pastor Danny reminds us the importance of getting involved and investing in your church family.
Pastor Danny shares on the origin of sin in this world and how God continues to show mercy.
Pastor Danny shares that every person on Earth has, and will continue to, miss the mark. However, Jesus died to fill the gap between us and our Creator!
Pastor Danny reminds us of the apostle Paul's thorn in his flesh and how sometimes, God will allow a thorn in our flesh to keep us humble.
Pastor Danny reflects on some of the warnings the apostle Paul gives us about the end days.
Pastor Danny reflects on how our confidence in Christ and the hope we have can carry us through great persecution.
Pastor Danny reflects on how acts of kindness towards hostile people speak profoundly of God's love.
Pastor Danny reflects on many of the differences between men and women in light of our fallen state.
Pastor Danny reminds us that the things of eternity are more than we can possibly fathom!
Pastor Danny discusses what it means to bring glory to Christ and how sometimes, it involves suffering.
Pastor Danny reflects on the most crucial resource for our hope and our witness, the Word of God.
Pastor Danny encourages you that sometimes, it's God's will to have a thorn in your flesh. God will strengthen you!
Pastor Danny shares the importance of always seeking the Lord through every stage of life. The way to be a person of faith is to pray through every situation!
Pastor Danny explains that you won't always have a specific scripture to tell you what you need to do, however, he encourages you to always turn to the Lord for guidance!
Pastor Danny shares that external issues with others is usually an internal issue within yourself. He encourages you to turn to the Lord for guidance!
Pastor Danny teaches that God is not a God of partiality. God looks at the condition of our hearts!
Pastor Danny shares the dangers of favoritism in the church and he explains that God does not show favoritism.
Pastor Danny shares the importance of prayer. Sometimes, even the worst critic can turn around to be one of the greatest leaders for the kingdom of God!
Pastor Danny reminds you that you don't need to be perfect to follow Jesus, but to show the world you put your faith in Jesus, you need to be growing and allowing God to work on you constantly.
Pastor Danny encourages you to practice self-discipline in the little things before you get caught up in something much harder to control.
Pastor Danny asks, are you willing to give up temporary pleasures for lasting treasure?
Pastor Danny explains how sometimes God leaves the pain in our lives so we will rely on Him.
Pastor Danny reminds us to take anything that's pulling us down and get it out of our life.
Pastor Danny reminds us that God will discipline us because He loves us enough to put us back on the right track and to keep us safe.
Pastor Danny asks you to look at your sin and what things you're doing that's keeping you from knowing Jesus to the fullest.
Pastor Danny takes us back in time to meet some characters in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Pastor Danny reminds us just how sweet the message of God's redemption truly is and how we should cling to every word!
Pastor Danny reminds us that worship should be the core focus of each and every one of us.
Pastor Danny reminds us that from the moment of salvation, sanctification is an ongoing process.
Pastor Danny reflects on the failures of Moses and how God was still determined to use him despite his shortcomings. Take heart, God can and will use you!
Pastor Danny discusses how the Bible illustrates the need for each of us to make a personal decision for Christ.
Pastor Danny reflects on what is perhaps one of the greatest challenges for many. However, with great challenges come great rewards!
Pastor Danny explains how the world may find it hard to understand why we Christians choose to love others instead of ourselves.
Pastor Danny reminds us that when we fix our gaze on Christ and trust in Him, He will fill us with lasting peace and victory!
Pastor Danny draws our attention to the story of Enoch as it demonstrates steadfast faith in a wicked world.
Pastor Danny explains how science points to an intelligent designer as the creator of the universe.
Pastor Danny clarifies that there is ample evidence of God present in our universe to destroy every argument against His existence.
Pastor Danny reminds us that now is the time to start living out your faith in gratitude!
Living life as a believer was never promised to be easy. In fact, Jesus said there are things that will make a life lived in obedience and faith in Him harder than before you believed. Believers should expect difficult circumstances, rejection and persecution. However, as Pastor Danny explains today, if you live in light of the future everlasting life to come, it’ll make difficulties in this life easier to bear. Knowing the blessings God will bestow on you if your faith is in Him should fill you with peace, hope and encouragement.
Pastor Danny explains that the Tabernacle and the sacrifices done within it were simply a physical representation of something that needed to happen on a spiritual level in our hearts.
Pastor Danny reminds us that Jesus never guaranteed a smooth life as His follower, but He did say that He will always be with you.
Pastor Danny shares the incredible hope that is found in Christ and why we don't have to fear death.
Pastor Danny discusses what the Bible says about angels and how they interact with you. He also explains how they are compared to Jesus, the Son of God.
Pastor Danny teaches that prayer is a part of the armor of God and is vitally important to every believer!
Pastor Danny questions which relationship is more important to you: a relationship with the world or with the Father?
Pastor Danny teaches about humility an how Jesus did not come as a mighty warrior, but as a humble servant.
Pastor Danny explains how Jesus humbled himself so that you and I might understand what it is to be made clean.
Pastor Danny teaches that as a child of God, you are to be an ambassador for the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Danny teaches that Jesus came to defeat the darkness and to bring God's children home!
Pastor Danny teaches about the being behind your abilities and the need for you to acknowledge Him.
Pastor Danny encourages you to evaluate your idols and figure out what you really worship.
Pastor Danny challenges you to trust the Lord and His ways, even when you don't understand.
Pastor Danny shares about the deliverance and rest that comes with placing your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Pastor Danny shares that you are not alone in feeling distraught over the difficulties in the world today.
Pastor Danny explains how Daniel's extremely detailed, prophetic dream is fulfilled historically, but points to what is yet to come in the end times
Pastor Danny encourages you to remain diligent in your walk with Jesus. Allow Him to be the one who inspires your actions!
Pastor Danny challenges you to be certain of your salvation. Let God be the central part of your life!
Pastor Danny challenges you to walk in the will of God and when you do so, you won't have to worry about a thing.
Pastor Danny reflects on the reality that we are born into this world with nothing and we will depart it with nothing.
Pastor Danny discusses that tithing is a great way to acknowledge the direct provisions of God in your life.
Pastor Danny teaches the importance in using discernment when surrounding yourself with those who boast about their religion.
Pastor Danny teaches that who we associate with can make all the difference in our walk with the Lord.
Pastor Danny shares about the 7 year tribulation that is marked by extreme turmoil in the world. However, with God there is hope!
Pastor Danny reminds us of God's perfect omniscience. God is all-knowing and nothing can surprise Him!
Pastor Danny reminds us that the birth of the Messiah was prophesied long before it took place.
Pastor Danny explains that life isn't easy, even when you know the timing of what is going to happen. However, God is with you every step of the way!
Pastor Danny shares about the deliverance and rest that comes with placing your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Pastor Danny shares that you are not alone in feeling distraught over the difficulties in the world today.
Pastor Danny explains how Daniel's extremely detailed, prophetic dream is fulfilled historically, but points to what is yet to come in the end times.
Pastor Danny encourages you to remain diligent in your walk with Jesus. Allow Him to be the one who inspires your actions!
Pastor Danny challenges you to be certain of your salvation. Let God be the central part of your life!
Pastor Danny teaches that God's will may not line up with your will. He knows what will lead you to a strong relationship with Him and that's ultimately what matters most in this life!
Pastor Danny challenges you to walk in the will of God and when you do so, you won't have to worry about a thing.
Pastor Danny teaches that Daniel was consistently faithful to God, despite the trying times he went through. He kept perspective as to who God was!
Pastor Danny warns us of the world's evil ways and the importance of our relationship with God in the midst of it.
Pastor Danny encourages you to worship God. The closer you are to Him, the more satisfied you will be!
Pastor Danny reminds us that God doesn't expect us to live perfect, sinless lives. God knows we are incapable of it so He sent his own son because He knew it was the only way.
Pastor Danny encourages you to get right with the Lord as Jesus' second coming is drawing near.
Pastor Danny remarks on how haughty it is when someone believes they are going to heaven just because they are a good person. Jesus is the only way to heaven!
Pastor Danny teaches verses and content that are not on the top of the list of favorites. We will learn that suffering for Christ's sake is the only way to spiritual maturity and we should count it as pure joy.
Pastor Danny reminds you that Jesus can move mountains through you. Commit to Him and His plan!
Pastor Danny challenges you to grow wiser in the Word of God. He encourages you to study the Bible regularly and to put into practice the things that you learn from it.
Pastor Danny reminds us of the looming inevitability of Jesus' return. As a Christian, our responsibility is to remain prepared for that return and strive to live every moment of our lives as though Jesus is coming!
Pastor Danny teaches some of what heaven will bring so we can understand that the life which awaits us is far greater than we can ever imagine!
Pastor Danny teaches what the Bible says about heaven so we can understand the great future we have to look forward to if Jesus is our Savior.
Pastor Danny reminds us that God's Word makes clear what is expected and any skewing of it is wrong.
Pastor Danny reminds you that Jesus and your relationship with Him is all that matters. Good deeds cannot acquire a ticket to heaven.
Pastor Danny teaches you how to give and why you should give. God doesn't need your money but He wants your unquestionable faith and through giving, you demonstrate that faith.
Pastor Danny explores what things might be like for you in heaven and encourages you in God's promises!
Pastor Danny teaches you that when you die here with Jesus as your Savior, you not only go on to a better place, but you are gifted with a new body.
Pastor Danny encourages you to focus your sight heavenward. Keep bringing your cares before the Lord and trust that He holds all things together in your life and your life to come.
Pastor Danny teaches you that in God's kingdom, everything is opposite to how the world seems.
Pastor Danny encourages you to wake up from your spiritual slumber. Break from your daily routines and push yourself to grow in your walk with the Lord!
Pastor Danny teaches you that the Bible is summed up in two commandments; love God and love others.
Pastor Danny teaches the importance of winning people to Jesus. This is one of the ways you mature and grow in the faith!
Pastor Danny encourages you that today is the day to receive salvation! Don't wait for tomorrow because tomorrow might not come.
Pastor Danny encourages you to stay strong in your faith, even when it may be hard for you.
Pastor Danny shows you how the powers of both right and wrong are constantly at work in you and God wants you to continually make the right choice to follow Him no matter how hard it may be.
Pastor Danny encourages you to keep God number one in your heart and mind and to serve Him and follow his Word so you can enjoy the blessed life God has for you.
Pastor Danny will take you to the book of Romans to talk about the consequences of sinning against God.
Pastor Danny provides examples in the Bible as well as modern day missionary heroes of faith who were willing to suffer as part of what they signed on for when they agreed to follow God.
Pastor Danny mentions that part of being like Jesus is following Him into suffering but that is where we become brilliant diamonds.
Pastor Danny talks about a commitment that Paul made as he continued his ministry and encourages us to stay true to our commitments as well.
Pastor Danny encourages you to not let intellectual musings distract you from what really matters.
Pastor Danny emphasizes the importance of not allowing anything or any person become greater than God in our life.
Pastor Danny wants you to never forget that it's in the most challenging of times that your true character and strength is tested. When everyone else is giving up, don't give up hope!
Pastor Danny asks you to take courage and to show what you're made of by how you respond to difficult times and circumstances, especially when it comes to your faith and those who might be opposed to it.
Pastor Danny shares about finances and how money should never be in control of what we do, but instead should be a tool for God to bless others.
Pastor Danny teaches that there is only one way to heaven and that's by believing in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It's not what you can do, it's what God did!
Pastor Danny explains how God doesn't care about how successful you are, He only cares about you and He wants a relationship with you.
Pastor Danny encourages you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and to make Him your main priority in everything you do and in every relationship you're in.
Pastor Danny explains that it is possible to strive to please God and take care of the things in your life. Just make sure to keep God as your number one priority!
Pastor Danny reflects on both the practical and symbolic aspects of abstinence outside of marriage.
Pastor Danny reflects on what is perhaps one of those most difficult challenges we're charged with as believers. By growing in your relationship with the Lord, you will learn what it truly means to speak truth with love.
Pastor Danny reflects on the importance of pursuing a relationship based off of godly pursuit rather than looks or appeal.
Pastor Danny teaches that since we've been reconciled to God, we too should seek to reconcile with others.
Pastor Danny will encourage you to never give up on God, even if disappointed by the church. You must turn to God personally through prayer and in His word. He will never disappoint or fail you!
Pastor Danny explains how spiritual attack can happen because of spiritual weakness on your part. It may have nothing to do with the enemy's strength but more to do with your failure to stay strong in faith and rely on the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Danny encourages us that there is great hope and joy that comes from a life following Jesus, even despite the challenges.
Pastor Danny will challenge you to examine what you believe about Christ. How would you answer Jesus' question to Peter, "Who do you say that I am?"
Pastor Danny teaches that we need to grow up in our faith. God wants us to mature and become believers with a strong and thriving faith.
Pastor Danny explains that Jesus will meet our needs in abundance when we believe and trust in Him.
Pastor Danny explains that God is interested in our heart condition as we seek Him. We do not need fancy words to talk to Him because He knows our hearts.
Pastor Danny shares that the world has nothing to offer that has lasting value. Only God can heal, help and guide people to restoration because He is the true source of life, peace and wholeness.
Pastor Danny explains that once we realize how destructive our sinful heart is, we must fix it by surrendering to God in repentance.
Pastor Danny points out that religion dependent on our own merit for salvation is dead religion; it is useless.
Pastor Danny challenges us to continue the mission that John the Baptist was devoted to. We should be bringing a message of surrender and repentance to the world around us!
Pastor Danny shares that if you are going to follow Christ and boldly speak the truth, you are going to experience resistance. After all, even the Son of God experienced resistance.
Pastor Danny explains how the people from Jesus' hometown rejected him because they misunderstood God and the salvation he wanted to bring.
Pastor Danny points out the mistake religious leaders often made in writing people off due to their lifestyle, status or behavior. If we are not careful, we can make that same mistake.
Pastor Danny reminds us that we need to depend on Jesus for all of our strength and provision.
Pastor Danny explains how our enemy blinds us to the spiritual warfare going on around us and he warns us to stop ignoring this very real element of our existence.
Pastor Danny explains how we can grow desensitized to bad situations and can become afraid of fixing the problem.
Pastor Danny reminds us that Jesus is always watching and guiding, even through the storms.
Pastor Danny explains that sometimes we don't always understand the plan, but we learn that God is always in control.
Pastor Danny encourages you to know the Word in and out in order to recognize anything that comes against it. That way, you will be able to recognize the lies by studying the truth.
Pastor Danny implores you to be in the Word, accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and be sealed by the Holy Spirit. Without His hedge of protection, you are no match for the enemy, but take heart, Jesus has overcome the world!
Pastor Danny encourages us to give our life to Jesus, repent and turn from our sin. Whoever believes in Him will be saved for eternity!
Pastor Danny encourages us that the fruit of our ministry has nothing to do with us, but by being faithful to God, He will nurture and enrich the soil once the seed is planted.
Pastor Danny discusses the Parable of the Sower and how to maintain an environment suitable for growing the seed.
Pastor Danny encourages us to not let the Word of God go in one ear and out the other, but instead, to use it to make changes in our lives.
Pastor Danny reminds us that when people question the choices we make as Christians, we should use those questions as a platform to share the gospel!
Pastor Danny reminds us that there is only one true savior, Jesus. Because of him, we have hope!
Pastor Danny reminds you that you always have a choice. One day you will have to choose and the lack of a choice is a choice.
Pastor Danny reminds us that the truth of God is highly logical and verifiable throughout the Bible.
Pastor Danny shares that God is personable and the more you get to know Him, the more you understand how He speaks to you.
Pastor Danny encourages you to be intentional in your appreciation of the Bible and to make the most of the access you have to it each day.
Pastor Danny encourages you to seek out your own calling and to look where the Lord has given you opportunities.
Pastor Danny encourages us to dive all in to a relationship with Christ. What you decide to put in is what you will get out!
Pastor Danny encourages us to read the Bible for our own growth in Christ as well as for education on current issues in society.
Pastor Danny shares that we should choose a Sabbath Day to rest from work and to spend time with the Lord.
Pastor Danny reminds us that when we choose to come into a relationship with Jesus, we are made into a new creation.
Pastor Danny shares that the status of your righteousness is not dependent on what you do or don't do. In Christ, you share your righteousness with Jesus Christ.
Pastor Danny encourages us to be in our Bible, constantly learning more and more about who God is. When we know who God is, it helps us to know who we are in Him.
Pastor Danny reminds us that our religious works mean nothing when there is no love or heart behind them.
Pastor Danny reminds us that following the laws written about in the Bible does nothing for your salvation. God does not want us to follow His Word in our own strength, He wants us to rest in the knowledge that He died for each of us before we could try to earn His favor.
Pastor Danny shares how Jesus overstepped cultural boundaries to make a tax collector his disciple.
Pastor Danny shares how Jesus overstepped cultural boundaries to make a tax collector his disciple.
Pastor Danny shares how many firsthand witnesses of Jesus' ministry were so stubborn and set on themselves that they couldn't see the Messiah right in front of them.
Pastor Danny shares how many firsthand witnesses of Jesus' ministry were so stubborn and set on themselves that they couldn't see the Messiah right in front of them.
Pastor Danny shares on how to have a healthy, effective prayer life through discipline, devotion and practice.
Pastor Danny shares on how to have a healthy, effective prayer life through discipline, devotion and practice.
Pastor Danny shares how it is possible for anybody to have not only a meaningful, but also a powerful prayer life.
Pastor Danny shares how it is possible for anybody to have not only a meaningful, but also a powerful prayer life.
Pastor Danny shares how prayer was a crucial aspect of Jesus' earthly existence and how it should be the same for us.
Pastor Danny shares how prayer was a crucial aspect of Jesus' earthly existence and how it should be the same for us.
Pastor Danny shares that God values us above all else and wants a relationship with us through Christ from Mark 1:14-20.
Pastor Danny shares that God values us above all else and wants a relationship with us through Christ from Mark 1:14-20.
Pastor Danny shares on the temptations of the enemy and how to overcome them through fixing your eyes on Jesus from Mark 1:7-13.
Pastor Danny shares on the temptations of the enemy and how to overcome them through fixing your eyes on Jesus from Mark 1:7-13.
Pastor Danny shares about the spiritual blindness of Israel and the importance of repentance from Mark 1:1-6.
Pastor Danny shares about the spiritual blindness of Israel and the importance of repentance from Mark 1:1-6.
Pastor Danny shares about faith in God's promises as seen in the lives of Joshua and Caleb from Deuteronomy 29-34.
Pastor Danny shares how God encourages and guides His people through the Word from Deuteronomy 29-34.
Pastor Danny shares about the power of giving and how it is always more of a blessing to give than to receive from Deuteronomy chapter 24:19-22.
Pastor Danny explains that if we are doing the right things and still experiencing difficulty, it may be because God is testing us and that we should remain dedicated to Him throughout hardships from Deuteronomy chapter 24:19-22.
Pastor Danny challenges us to re-examine our lives if we fail to keep God the number one priority in our life and give Him our all from Deuteronomy chapter 20:1-9.
Pastor Danny shares that God is looking for believers willing to let go of fear and follow Him and how He will strengthen and encourage them from Deuteronomy 20:1-9.
Pastor Danny shares that we have the Spirit to help us and that Jesus is already victorious over the battles we face from Deuteronomy chapters 14-15
Pastor Danny shares that while many believers blend in so much with culture that they don't appear to be Christians, we should desire things that are good and pure, and as a result, we will stand out from the world from Deuteronomy chapters 14-15.
Pastor Danny shares that if those we love lead us astray, we should continue to stand firm in our walk with the Lord and live our life for Him alone from Deuteronomy 13.
Pastor Danny shares that Satan often performs counterfeit miracles to lead us astray and they we should turn to God's Word for wisdom and guidance from Deuteronomy chapter 13.
Pastor Danny shares that although the apostles did great things, they went through times of refinement, and how even though they fell, they always got back up from Deuteronomy chapters 1-8.
Pastor Danny Shares that God will always give us the strength to overcome testing and how Jesus turned to the book of Deuteronomy when He was tested in the wilderness from Deuteronomy chapters 1-8.
Pastor Danny shares about the hope that we can have in Christ because He has overcome death from Numbers 35.
Pastor Danny shares that simple ignorance doesn't justify sin and that our God is a gracious Father from Numbers chapter 35.
Pastor Danny shares that God sometimes allows unpleasant circumstances and people we don't care for to reveal His purpose for us from Numbers 22-25
Pastor Danny shares how God sometimes uses abnormal events to grab our attention and that we should turn to Him in prayer concerning everything from Numbers 22-25.
Pastor Danny shares how God values each and every one of us and purposefully puts us together with other believers who can push us toward Him and His will for our lives from Numbers chapters 1-2.
Pastor Danny shares on the new man that is made possible through faith in Jesus Christ and what it means to be made one in Him from Leviticus 23.
Pastor Danny shares about how the seven feast days from Leviticus point to Jesus from Leviticus 23.
Pastor Danny shares that there are several illustrations in Leviticus that point us to Jesus form Leviticus 16.
As Pastor Danny teaches, appreciation of God's grace often correlates with comprehending the nature of sin. In his study you'll learn that the better you understand how bad sin is the more likely you are to understand how good God is.
Pastor Danny continues to reflect on reverence and some of the most dangerous forms of irreverence from Leviticus chapters 8-10.
Pastor Danny shares that while God wants us to be filled with joy, He also wants us to be filled with reverence from Leviticus 8-10.
Pastor Danny shares about all that Christ has done by shedding His blood and all that was fulfilled through His death on the cross from Leviticus chapters 1-7.
Pastor Danny shares that only the blood of Christ is sufficient for the removal of sin from Leviticus chapters 1-7.
Pastor Danny shares that God shows us His will through open doors and a feeling of peace from Exodus 40:34-38.
Pastor Danny encourages us to give faithfully and how our best, no matter how small, means a lot to God from Exodus chapters 31-40.
Pastor Danny shares about God's calling and gifting of those who serve in church ministry from Exodus chapters 31-40.
Pastor Danny shares about the hide that played a part in the makeup of the Tabernacle and how this relates to Jesus Christ from exodus chapters 25-36.
Pastor Danny shares how a key component of the Christian walk is studying the Bible from Exodus chapters 25-36.
Pastor Danny shares about one of the greatest struggles of the Christian Life and its solution from Exodus chapter 32.
Pastor Danny shares how the Israelites failed to choose to worship things other than God and the pitfalls of this mentality as he continues to teach about false idols from Exodus chapter 32.
Pastor Danny continues to share what the Bible says about false idols from Exodus chapters 19-20.
Pastor Danny continues to share about the power of prayer in the Christian life from Exodus 17:8-16.
Pastor Danny shares that prayer is the best weapon against any difficulty from Exodus 17:6-8
Pastor Danny shares about God's plan to deliver the Israelites from Egypt and how we should praise Him from Exodus chapters 13-17.
Pastor Danny shares that the Bible tells us to share about our faith with our children from Exodus chapter 13-17.
Pastor Danny share about how God will provide for us all that we need when He sends us out from Exodus chapters 5-12.
Pastor Danny shares on how God sent His only Son to die for the sins that we can not fix from Genesis chapters 27-35
Pastor Danny shares that all Christian's have the first born birth right as a result of Jesus' death and resurrection from Genesis 27.
Pastor Danny shares on faith in God and how we can see that He is working in our lives from Genesis Chapter 24.
Pastor Danny shares on some important details about marriage and dating from a Christian perspective from Genesis 24.
Sometimes God asks us to do seemingly impossible things, but He always comes through on His end.
Pastor Danny shares about how all life is important to God and how He loves everyone despite their mistakes from Genesis 21.
Pastor Danny shares on the choice that each person has regarding salvation from Genesis 19.
Pastor Danny shares about one of the greatest struggles of the Christian Life and its solution from Exodus chapter 32.
Pastor Danny teaches on Noah's faith in a corrupt world and God's call on your life from Genesis chapters 6-9.
The very first sin committed by Adam and Eve was done based on their pride. God provided everything they needed and yet they still thought that there should be more. We are the same way all of these thousands of years later, aren't we? In today's message, Pastor Danny teaches about the message of hope. God created the whole earth and He cares most for mankind. In fact, He cares so much that He sent His son Jesus to rescue us and bridge the gap. He sacrificed so that we could spend eternity with Him.
Pastor Danny shares on the creation story and God's amazing love for us from Genesis chapters 1-3.
Pastor Danny continues his teaching about washing one another's feet from John chapter 13.
Pastor Danny shares about the spiritual blindness of Israel and the importance of repentance from Mark 1:1-6.
Have you ever thought to yourself that if one of your friends or loved ones could see a miracle it would be enough to convince them to accept Jesus? Be careful! As believers in Christ, we would do well to remember that those who saw Jesus perform countless miracles still rejected Him. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, the biggest obstacle that many face is the denial of self. In his study, you'll be reminded that no matter how many miracles one sees, denying the flesh is where many fall short.
Have you ever thought to yourself that if one of your friends or loved ones could see a miracle it would be enough to convince them to accept Jesus? Be careful! As believers in Christ, we would do well to remember that those who saw Jesus perform countless miracles still rejected Him. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, the biggest obstacle that many face is the denial of self. In his study, you'll be reminded that no matter how many miracles one sees, denying the flesh is where many fall short.
In times of great need and distress around you in the world, it’s easy to feel too insignificant or unequipped to help. The little you have will never be enough to tackle the huge need around you. However, as Pastor Danny will remind you today, God is a great provider and is able to use and multiply what you give with a generous heart. If you’re willing to offer to God what you have, no matter how much, he will use it in ways you can’t imagine. So, give of yourself generously, trust God with it and sit back and watch God do miracles!
There is so much happening in the world today that is causing despair and worry. And despite the fact you know God is in control, trusting him in the midst of it all can be a challenge. Today Pastor Danny will encourage you to embrace God’s word and remember God’s character in all the ways he’s shown himself powerful. God longs for you to turn to him with all of your anxiety and trust him. God challenges you to remember that all the worldly resources will never match all God can and will provide.
In the midst of troubling times, the darkness can threaten to overwhelm you. The fear and anxiety grow in your heart in part because you’ve forgotten God’s word and his promises. Today Pastor Danny will encourage you to pray for help to see God at work and to remember the truth in God’s word. The truth of God is easy to forget in the midst of darkness. But God is so faithful! He gently reminds you. He graciously brings you back to your faith. He gives you great peace that the world can’t understand.
Sometimes it feels like your prayers simply bounce around the room and fall to the ground unheard. It’s hard to understand God and his timing, purpose and perspective when it comes to answering your prayers. Today, Pastor Danny will encourage you to know that God promises to hear every prayer you utter. In addition, prayer gives you peace in the difficult circumstances you’re facing. It gives you a greater eternal perspective about it, and greatest of all, you grow in relationship with Jesus through prayer.
Living in these difficult days on earth, it’s easy to begin to despair. To question and doubt God and His power over the devastation happening. You may wonder if God is even in control. Today Pastor Danny will encourage you as he reminds you that Jesus himself warned of difficulties on earth in the end days. You will be challenged to remain steadfast in your faith. Persevere in prayer in difficult times. Prayer is a privilege and there is great power in prayer. When fear creeps up, turn to the Lord in prayer! He hears you!
Comfort and blessings can cause you to grow complacent for your need of a savior and eternal life with God. It’s all too easy to dismiss Jesus’ invitation to eternal salvation because you’re too busy with this or that. It’s because of this that God issues the invitation to the poor, the needy, the far off, and the different. They are more willing to hear and heed the invitation. Pastor Danny will explain the extension of Jesus’ invitation to believe in him for eternal life and the call of his servants to extend the invitation far and wide.
God has issued an invitation to the greatest celebration that will ever exist. It is an offer of a lifetime. An offer of paradise, forgiveness, peace and eternity. Yet, as Pastor Danny will explain today, too many people are simply too caught up in life to accept the invitation. Too many things, good things, fill up your life so that you can’t see beyond them to the incredible future to come. Don’t allow the things in this life lull you into a complacency so that you can’t see your need for Heaven. Accept Jesus’ incredible invitation!
Shame, ridicule and confusion faced Mary as she learned she would be pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Yet, instead of doubt she embraced God’s will and plan for her life and felt blessed to be so favored by God. Today, Pastor Danny will encourage you to have a similar love for God as Mary. Her faith and trust in God was so great, she was willing to suffer the disgrace her situation brought her. God changed the life of this humble servant and honored her forever. Is your love for God greater than all things?
Jesus had serious warnings for his disciples, knowing they’d struggle in certain ways. He pointed out the Pharisees – religious on the outside but full of hidden sin, and Herod – living in outright rebellion to God. He warned them to avoid these things. Pastor Danny will point out today how these things will eventually ruin you and your walk with God. God doesn’t want your sin, either hidden or blatant, to ruin you! He wants you to walk in his light, free and forgiven! He wants to grow you and bless you in unbelievable ways!
Growth in Christian maturity is sometimes very slow because believers tend to focus on circumstances instead of spiritual matters. Pastor Danny challenges you to evaluate where your focus is at today. Take your focus off what you need physically and turn to God instead. Learning to trust God in all things is foundational to your faith. If you can learn to give him your whole life and trust him with it, He will provide all you need. And as you focus on him and seek his kingdom first above other needs, he will faithfully provide.
There’s no denying that Satan has great influence over individuals in the bible. Jesus cast out many demons. Yet, one thing is clear – there is a great power in Jesus that Satan can’t come close to. And he gives that power to those who believe in him. Today, Pastor Danny explains that the influence of even just one who’s been radically freed from bondage by the power of Jesus is enormous. There’s great power in speaking of what Jesus has done for you. Allow your story of freedom to change others!
One great mistake believers make is to deny the power and influence of Satan. He’s real and he’s powerful, though limited, by God. And Satan takes pleasure in influencing believers to stray from God towards evil. Today, Pastor Danny will exhort you to be on guard. Don’t allow the devil a foothold in your life which can easily become a stronghold. Stay away from things that open you up to the enemy, like false doctrine or willful disobedience to God. Instead, take your thoughts captive and stay close to Jesus.
Some sins are incredibly enticing and hard to let go of. This is especially true if you feel that these particular sins are not that bad of a sin. However, refusal to acknowledge sin and repent is a barrier between you and God. Today Pastor Danny discusses that whatever you can’t or won’t repent of holds you captive. It keeps you from a loving God who longs to forgive you. You resist the gift of grace that Jesus offers. Instead, in humility, confess your sins and change! You will receive grace and forgiveness!
The Pharisees were a group who thought themselves perfect. They were righteous by their own measurements. However, John the Baptist taught that everyone needs to repent of sin, even the Pharisees. Today Pastor Danny will explain how you need to recognize your need to confess and repent and rely on the forgiveness of your savior. If you confess your sin Jesus forgives you! Baptism won’t save you. Religious heritage won’t save you. Obedience to rules won’t save you. Only faith in Jesus saves you!
God gives many good things in life – marriage, a home, work that you love. It’s right to praise God for all of the ways he blesses you and provides. Yet, Pastor Danny has a warning today for believers. Don’t allow these good things in life to consume you, fill you or draw you away from God. God gives good things to you to allow you to be more generous with your gifts. He doesn’t provide so you can hoard and hide. He blesses you in order that you will bless others with all that you’ve been given.
Religion. Good Deeds. Obedience to rules. These can all be done with good intentions and a desire to spend eternity in Heaven. But Jesus teaches these are simply worthless unless you have been born again. Today, Pastor Danny will explain how you must receive new life through belief and trust in Jesus as your savior. You are given the Holy Spirit to live in you and you are a new creation. You then begin to grow in faith and relationship with God and are changed forever!
The pleasures and desires of this world are appealing and tempting. Yet, the joy and satisfaction they offer is fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling. Today Pastor Danny will explain that true, abundant life is found ONLY in Jesus. You’ll never be fully satisfied in anything or anyone else but Him. So the life you have here isn’t worth clinging to or saving if you have to forfeit the abundant life Jesus gives. The most truly satisfied people in life are those who wholeheartedly give their lives to Jesus.
Living life as a believer was never promised to be easy. In fact, Jesus said there are things that will make a life lived in obedience and faith in Him harder than before you believed. Believers should expect difficult circumstances, rejection and persecution. However, as Pastor Danny explains today, if you live in light of the future everlasting life to come, it’ll make difficulties in this life easier to bear. Knowing the blessings God will bestow on you if your faith is in Him should fill you with peace, hope and encouragement.
As Pastor Danny will remind you today, Jesus came specifically to seek and save sinners. God will use willing, faithful and obedient believers to serve and advance His Kingdom.
As Pastor Danny continues his teaching series through the book of Zechariah, he'll be challenging you to live boldly for the Lord, and to preach the Gospel with confidence. The early church was faced with persecution and death if they were caught preaching the Gospel and making disciples. In our Western society, the most that can happen is you may get made fun of or ridiculed. There will be a time when persecution will hit all over the world, and the real faithful Christians will be left standing.
Today, Pastor Danny will be encouraging you to seek God fervently even when everything is going smoothly in your life, because it's easy to grow complacent.
Have you ever been convicted of a specific sin, and ignore the voice of the Holy Spirit over time? Have you noticed that you become more and more calloused to the Holy Spirits voice as you disobey? Today, Pastor Danny will be explaining how the Israelite's deliberately disobeyed God, and God eventually allowed them to reap judgment. God gave the Israelite's numerous prophets to try and get them to repent, but they rejected them all. Don't grieve the Holy Spirit living within you!
Would you consider yourself to be a faithful witness of Jesus? Are you looking for opportunities to help further His Kingdom by preaching the Gospel and making disciples? The prophets that God sent to the people of Israel were commissioned by God to preach a certain message. You also, have been commissioned by God to preach a specific message. You're called to fulfill the great commission of preaching the good news and to make disciples of all the nations! Are you obeying that commission?
When you first started to believe in God, was it the kindness of God that drew you to repentance? Or was it the fear of God's wrath and the thought of Hell that drew you to God? Today, Pastor Danny will be explaining how some people are drawn by God's kindness, and some are drawn because they realize their sin will lead them to Hell. When God was trying to get Israel to repent, He sent two witnesses to minister to them because He's long-suffering and loving, desiring that none should perish.
As Pastor Danny continues his teaching series through the book of Amos he'll be explaining how the Israelite's still practiced religious rituals and ceremonies even though they continued to worship idols and live in sin. Sadly, this is going on within the Church as well. People are going to church every Sunday, they say their prayers, they may even read some devotional every morning, but don't live a repentant lifestyle. God doesn't want any vain rituals from you, or religious acts, He wants your heart!
All throughout the Bible, when God calls people to Himself, He doesn't just tell them to follow after Him, He also calls them to leave their old life behind. Today, Pastor Danny will be teaching through the book of Amos, and he'll be challenging you to obey the voice of God, and to forsake any sinful activities you're involved in so that God could use you as a mouthpiece. When you become filled with the Holy Spirit and you cooperate with the work He's trying to do within you, He can pour out into others around you.
Have you ever been through the trials of life and ever looked around wondering if God was still there with you? When you're going through extreme circumstances, and you feel hard-pressed on every side, it's easy to forget that God is still in control and on the throne. As Pastor Danny continues his teaching series through the book of Daniel, he'll be reminding you that God didn't deliver Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego out of the fire, but He was in the fire with them.
As Pastor Danny begins his teaching today through the book of Daniel, he'll be explaining how important it is for us as Christians to understand prophecy and it's fulfillment. The prophetic dream that God gave Nebuchadnezzar was extremely detailed in explaining all the different kingdoms that would rise up. Scholars say there will be a kingdom that rises from the ashes of the Roman empire in Europe and that the Antichrist will come from it! All the more reason for you to keep your eyes focused on the Second Coming of the Lord.
As Pastor Danny continues his teaching series through the book of Ecclesiastes, he'll be challenging you to understand the real meaning of life. The moment you got forgiven of your sins and saved from eternal Hell, God could have taken you home to Heaven right there on the spot, but He didn't. God has a purpose for you here as long as your still alive. The Bible say's that God predestined you to good works, and that you've been given specific spiritual gifts in order to build up His Kingdom.
You would think that the man who had it all would have found great meaning and lasting happiness in his life. Solomon had wisdom, riches, woman, and power, he had it all! Yet he summed up his life as meaningless a part from God. Today, Pastor Danny will be reminding you that earthly, temporal things are going to fade, and they can't bring fulfillment and joy to your soul. Only living a life pleasing to God can give you that! Only God can fill that void in your soul, because you were created for Him.
It's important to keep your desire for retaliation at bay. Times will come up throughout your life where you'll feel the need to really show others who's right. When these times come it's important that you first look to Jesus and ask if you're desire for revenge will contribute to His Kingdom. Pastor Danny teaches you today the need to know when to take a stance and when not to. He reminds you that sometimes, even if you're right and justified for action, it's best to retreat and hold you tongue.
Don't forget what it's all truly about and who it's all truly for. Jesus. He is the center of all things and all that you do should be influenced by Him. Today Pastor Danny reminds you to keep perspective on things that you're doing in the Church. He reminds you that though there's an endless list of things to be done and people to be served you must be sure to keep your heart focused on Jesus. He's the one that all things are for. As you do the works He's placed on your heart don't forget Him.
When you make big moves for God you'll gain the attention of His enemies. Luckily when you're working for God you're working for the most powerful force that is. Today Pastor Danny reminds you that when you have God on your side you have all of His strength behind you. Faithfully seek out Jesus's Will for your life and then move forward in it unapologetically. Know that when you're working in His Will the end of the story that you began will be one of greatness. Contribute to the glory of God.
Don't let opposition hold you back from the Will of God. Many have falsely come to think that to be a Christian means to escape difficulties. Honestly the opposite is true. With Christianity more difficulties will come, but so will Jesus in all His glory. Today Pastor Danny teaches you to embrace the challenges that come and to diligently work through them with Jesus at your side. Allow Him to carry you when you are beaten and allow Him to celebrate with you when you are strong.
Have you fallen into patterns that were defined by the ways of the world? If so it's time to look back to Jesus. Ask Him for a clear vision of how to contribute to the Kingdom. Seek out His Will and put into action tasks that'll work towards it. Today Pastor Danny challenges you to wake up and to live for Gods Will before it's too late. Don't grow old to find that you're full of regrets, but instead grow old knowing that you bore much fruit. Move through the years as a servant to Christ.
What things have you been called to do by the Lord? Are you doing them? If not is it fear that holds you back? Today Pastor Danny challenges you to be courageous and warns you from holding back. Life's not easy and the things that God will ask of you won't be easy either, but through His strength and courage you're capable of anything. Listen for Gods Will. Ask Him to make clear to you the goals that He has. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your actions towards those goals and become a servant to the Kingdom.
It's possible that you may lose your focus on Jesus. The things of the world will pull you away and He'll slip from His rightful place as your center. If this does happen remember that He loves you and that no matter how far you drift He'll always long for and await your return. Pastor Danny teaches you today that the story of Jesus is a love story. It's love story where He and you are the stars. He created you and has adored you every day since. Whether or not you acknowledge Him as you should He acknowledges you.
When you first started to believe in God, was it the kindness of God that drew you to repentance? Or was it the fear of God's wrath and the thought of Hell that drew you to God? Today, Pastor Danny will be explaining how some people are drawn by God's kindness, and some are drawn because they realize their sin will lead them to Hell. When God was trying to get Israel to repent, He sent two witnesses to minister to them because He's long-suffering and loving, desiring that none should perish.
God doesn’t need your money. He doesn’t need any of your possessions. So why does He ask us to give? As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, our giving is all about the faith in our hearts, and not about what we’re actually giving. When you give of your material blessings, you’re demonstrating that your trust is not in those things, but in the God who gave them to you. So even if you have next to nothing, God will value your gift the same, or even greater, than a million dollar donation.
If you’re honest with yourself, you may hear the description of the extravagance of God’s tabernacle and wonder what more practical services all of those materials could have served. But, as Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, God doesn’t desire practicality from us. We shouldn’t be wasteful for the sake of being wasteful, but He desires for us to pour ourselves out in devotion and love for Him, no matter the cost. Everything in this world is His, and we can demonstrate great faith in such impractical acts.
In today’s message, Pastor Danny will continue to lead us through Exodus’ intricate description of what God wanted in His tabernacle. The level of detail is stunning. And it’s not because God had eccentric taste or was picky. Every detail was purposeful and meaningful. In the same way, God cares about the most intimate aspects of your life. As you journey with Him, never think that the issues you face are too minor for Him. He’s God of even the smallest particles as much as He is God of the universe.
God gave extremely detailed directions for the building of His tabernacle. In today's message, Pastor Danny will contrast that with the description of creation in Genesis. The universe is far bigger, much more intricate and complex and beautiful yet scripture gives us very sparse descriptions of God's design. So why was God so specific? What does it say about who God is and what the Tabernacle represents? Stick around and we'll take a close look at this fascinating structure at the center of God's relationship with the Israelites.
You most likely will be surprised at who does and who doesn’t make it into heaven. The heartbreaking truth is that many people – even pastors and church leaders – will not make it. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, just like Judas, these people may have their act down: they say all the right things and avoid all the wrong actions; they just seem so close to God. Yet, their hearts can be far from Him. They never truly humbled themselves – they simply covered up in rules and regulations.
What ways are you trying to hide your sin from God? As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, since the first instance of sin, man has been trying to hide it from God. It’s a futile effort. Nothing is hidden from Him. You may not physically be hiding in the bushes like Adam, but one big way we try to hide from Him is in our religion. You may know the sinful state of your heart, but you try to cover it up with good works and following the rules externally. But, what God really cares about is your heart.
When you hear the story of the Israelites being rescued from Egypt, you most likely don’t give a second thought for the Egyptians. We generally just think of them as little more than collateral damage. But, as Pastor Danny will clarify in today’s message, God loved the Egyptians too. In the plague of the death of the firstborn, the Egyptians were given the opportunity for mercy just the same as the Hebrews. If they covered their doorway in the blood of the lamb, they too would have been passed over.
Motion pictures and books have been inspired by the life of Moses. He was saved from genocide as a baby, raised as royalty, then forced into exile for his mistakes. Years later, he returned to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt which was followed up by a life of leading the lost nation in the desert. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, the ways God orchestrated the life of this man aren’t only good for a dramatic storyline, his life demonstrates so much about God’s love, compassion and sovereignty.
For many of us, this word is almost difficult to say, let alone fully grasp as believers and followers of Christ. However, if we truly desire to see The Lord move in and through our lives, we must first remove all confidence we might have in the flesh. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the process of Moses being humbled as a sheep herder for forty years in Midian. In his study, you'll learn that while it may take a lot longer than we prefer, allowing The Lord to humble us is one of the most rewarding things we can do.
If you're like any other human, chances are you've experienced your fair share of failure. As a believer and follower of Christ, it's important to reflect on each time you've failed so as to have a better chance of success in the future. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, more often than not, our failures as believers are due to us relying on the flesh, rather than The Spirit. In his study, you'll learn by example of Moses and how doing things in our own ability often leads to disaster.
Many of us are all too familiar with the title “suffering servant” which has been given to Joseph from the Book of Genesis. However, interestingly enough, many of us don't think of Joseph as the savior of the ancient world. In today's message, Pastor Danny discusses how Joseph is exactly that, a savior for all who came to him during what was probably the worst famine in human history. In his study, you'll learn how Joseph's charge over the grain stores of Egypt symbolizes Jesus, the Bread of Life.
In the Gospel of John Jesus is recorded telling the religious leaders that it's not the Scriptures that give them eternal life, but He who the Scriptures speak of. They speak, of course, of none other than Jesus. But do you know where to find Jesus in the Old Testament? In today's message, Pastor Danny will help you discover how the life of Joseph points us to our Messiah. In his study, you'll learn how the life of Joseph speaks to the suffering servant aspect of Christ, who suffered for us, despite having done nothing wrong.
If you’re stuck in the past, Pastor Danny will challenge you today to break free of your past hang-ups. You can’t do anything to change the past, it’s already come and gone… but you can make positive decisions as you move forward. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will teach about the struggle of the flesh. There’s always going to be worldly things to distract you from what’s most important. This life is so short compared to eternity, are you making decisions that will help you to grow closer to the Lord?
Do your desires line up with God’s will for your life? You can’t have all the earthly things and follow the Lord’s will at the same time. The eternal reward of following God’s will is far greater than anything you can obtain here on earth. The scripture says “put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh.” In today’s message, Pastor Danny will encourage you to seek after God’s will instead of your momentary desires of the flesh. You aren’t asked to do this alone, God is there beside you to strengthen you along the way.
Have you ever received a calling from God only to immediately think of all the times you've failed miserably in your life? While the enemy loves to sew doubt and condemnation in our lives, we sometimes end up being our own worst enemy when it comes to doubt. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the humility that Moses more than likely experienced regarding his failures. In his study, you'll learn how God chooses to use us even in our shortcomings, so long as we're willing.
The temptation to constantly lust after a better life is real… and social media takes it to the next level. Have you found yourself wanting what others have? In today’s message, Pastor Danny will teach about following God’s will. He’ll teach about Lot and how easily he was influenced by his surroundings. Pastor Danny encourages you today to find strength in God instead of strength in your surroundings. The bible is full of teachable lessons for us to learn from… God gave us His word to live by and follow. What is the Lord teaching you today?
Are you rooted in the things of this world or in God’s word? Worldly things can be so distracting from the things that matter most, like your spiritual walk with the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will point out admirable characteristics of Abraham’ faith. Abraham valued eternity over his own life. It’s easier said than done… to think of eternity, when you’re just trying to keep up with the day-to-day. There’s hope… you can find a fresh perspective and new life in Jesus.
If God called you to leave your comfort zone today, would you do it? If you’re staying in the “hear and now”, is it because you’re too comfortable? Pastor Danny challenges you today to think about your life, are your relationships or surroundings keeping you from following God’s call in your life? In today’s message Pastor Danny will point out key characteristics of Abraham’s faith. Abraham followed God’s call, even when it meant leaving what he was familiar with… how is God calling you today?
Are you doubting God’s existence? Take a look at the creation around you… something so complex couldn’t have happened by chance. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will teach about the creation story found in the book of Genesis. He’ll remind you that you can find evidence of God’s existence in the creation around you. He designed the entire universe with a purpose and He designed you with a purpose. Your creator wants to have a personal relationship with you, all you have to do is seek Him.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach on the creation story. The entire universe was created for a purpose and so were you.
In the book of Titus, Paul encourages Titus to teach self-control to all believers, regardless of age or gender. On this earth, many of our decisions will be made based on temporary desires and pleasures. Today, Pastor Danny encourages you to use self-control in your everyday life. Don’t just do whatever pops into your mind, or listen to the first piece of advice you get, or buy whatever product was just on the commercial. Seek Jesus and His will for your life rather than temporary and meaningless indulgences.
In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages you to move past guilt caused by mistakes you’ve made and move forward, determining to stay away from those mistakes in the future. Jesus made you a new creation when He died for your sins on the cross. He desires that you forget what is behind and strive toward a new future. We are all sinners, but with Jesus’ help, we can live a life worthy of His calling. We can show others what the saving grace of God looks like. And we can point people to Jesus!
When this life is all said and done, you'll spend an endless eternity in infinite bliss. This is true for all believers who receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Today, Pastor Danny ponders the depth of this gift. What in this life could compare to the glory that awaits you and me? When you focus on your suffering, or you can only see what you're giving up in this life, you forsake God's eternal promise. This life is temporary. It's just a vapor. Don't just live for earthly pleasures, but live for the glory of Jesus.
To be a follower of Jesus Christ you'll have to say no to the world. No to the devil. And no to your flesh. In other words, there's a cost. That cost was paid for by Jesus Christ on the cross. When you accept Him as your Lord and Savior you receive the gift of eternal life with God. No questions asked. No revoking of the gift. But as Pastor Danny reminds you today, you can't take your decision to follow Jesus lightly. Walking with Jesus takes perseverance. Faithfulness. Loyalty. And dedication.
The church should not change with the culture around it. It needs to remain steadfast in love and loyalty to Jesus Christ and what is written in the Bible. Without the Bible, we have no gauge for right and wrong or how God wants us to live on this earth. It is an instruction manual, a written account of Jesus’ life, a historically accurate story of many leaders and cultures, and it contains prophesy about the future. As Pastor Danny points out today, we as a church need to wake up and point people to the light.
It’s challenging for us to have a steadfast faith amid difficult circumstances. Even John the Baptist, whose life purpose was to preach the coming Messiah, had times when he doubted. As Pastor Danny explains in his message today, it was not easy for John to keep his faith while he sat in prison. Had Jesus forgotten about Him? Did He even care? You may never fully understand God’s plan for you on this earth, but know that He has your best in mind and heaven awaits those who are steadfast and loyal.
As Christians, we are called to proclaim truth in this world. The Bible is full of godly advice; including how to be married, how we should act in the workplace, and how we should raise our children. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages you to be a light in this world. The Bible is often looked down upon as being outdated or irrelevant, but that’s mostly because our culture has veered from Biblical truth. People listen to their own so-called truth and miss Jesus. Show Jesus to the world.
There’s a difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus. Even the Devil knows about Jesus and the demons hear His name and tremble, but they do not live for Him or keep His commandments. If you’ve given your life to Jesus, you are a new creation. He has done all the hard work on the cross to save you. Join Pastor Danny today as he encourages believers to live out their faith every day. Let others see it. Jesus already knows your heart. What can He see on the inside that no one else can see?
There is only one gospel. Jesus died, was buried, and rose from the grave. He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. This is the complete and only gospel that will save anyone. As Pastor Danny teaches today, the gospel plus anything, saves no one. Do not be deceived into believing false gospels. There is nothing you need to do, and in fact, nothing you can do to save yourself from your sin. Jesus is the only way. He can cleanse your life and set you on a new path. Have you put your trust in Him?
Meeting together with fellow believers is vital to your spiritual health. Even Adam – a man who was exactly who God intended him to be – needed companionship. It was not good for him to be alone. As Pastor Danny warns in today’s message, once you give up meeting with fellow believers, you make yourself more vulnerable to attacks of the enemy. As much as it is possible, spend time in fellowship and actively seeking God with other believers – it’s critical to your growth as a follower.
Prayer can feel intimidating at times. You may feel like you have to put together your words just right in order to get the response you want from God - as if there’s something supernatural to the words themselves. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, the words you use don’t matter nearly as much as the posture of your heart. There will be times you have no idea what to say, but God knows your heart better than even you do, and He will respond according to His perfect love and wisdom.
Staying physically fit requires a disciplined routine of exercise. As Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, your spiritual health requires discipline just the same. It’s not just going to happen naturally. Sure, when you first get saved, it may be hard to get your nose out of the Bible and your prayers are fervent and constant, but, that generally wanes over time. If you want to remain in an intimate relationship with God, you’re going to have to be purposeful about spending time seeking Him.
Everyone you know is a sinner in need of a Savior. Even a devout follower of Satan – someone you would never imagine coming to faith in Christ – is loved by God and He desires to transform them and bring them into His fold. That’s an extreme example, but as Pastor Danny leads us through today’s passage, you’ll be reminded that your mission as a Jesus follower is to bring others to Him. You have to be careful not to fall into a trap of the enemy, but you’ll have to take some risks to reach the lost.
Religious people can be used by the enemy to seduce and lead true believers astray. False teachers are full of pride, jealousy, and lust for power and will eventually turn many believers away from God. Today, Pastor Danny will explain how God warns of these men and pronounces woes and judgment to come for leading believers astray. He cautions you to look at your life to determine if you’re leading others into sin and away from God. He also warns you to be careful of the influence others are having in your life. Be careful not to be led astray!
In the church, there is a definite distinction between true believers and those who claim to be but aren’t submitted to God. Some are living lives that are pleasing to the Lord, walking in truth and obedience. And many are not living this way. Pastor Danny will point out today, that Satan is using these people – those who are masquerading as religious – to lead others astray. Pastor Danny will encourage you to pay careful attention to the word of God so you don’t drift away from Him following false apostles.
Pastor Danny reminds you that Jesus and your relationship with Him is all that matters. Good deeds cannot acquire a ticket to heaven.
Pastor Danny teaches you how to give and why you should give. God doesn't need your money but He wants your unquestionable faith and through giving, you demonstrate that faith.
Gossip. Dissention. Slander. Oh the tongue is a powerful weapon. It has the power of life and death and can damage the heart of another terribly. Pastor Danny will remind you today that God hates gossip and slander. It demeans and belittles others and causes strife and discord. Nothing can break down relationships faster. Gossip can even be masked in the church today as prayer. In his letter, John says he will call attention to this behavior, emphasizing the need to completely eradicate this from a body of believers.
In this letter, John has harsh words about a prominent man in the early church who exhibited dangerous behaviors that can undermine and break down the church. He loved to be first John said, and snubbed brothers in faith. Today, Pastor Danny will encourage you to live lives full of humility, submission and love instead of pride, slander and exalting yourself. Pastor Danny will remind you to humble yourself in order to be exalted in the Kingdom. Follow Jesus’ example of ultimate humility when he stooped to wash the feet of His disciples.
Quarrels among believers can divide churches, strain relationships and alienate friends and family. God’s word encourages believers to remain united. There is so much that is capable of dividing people. Today, Pastor Danny will explain how it will require an intentional and individual choice to avoid division. He will encourage you to agree in the Lord on disputable, non-essential matters, submit even if you don’t agree, and trust the God-ordained leadership in place for you.
Paul’s greatest joy was to hear that his children were walking in the truth and in faithfulness. They were welcoming brothers, teaching the truth of the gospel and showing hospitality in a manner worthy of God. Today Pastor Danny is teaching on this unity among these believers and will encourage you to remain in unified friendship with other believers. It is better to have peace, love and harmony than strife, discord and pride. It is good and refreshing for a body of believers to remain united in belief.
The Bible is full of stories of men and women risking boldly in order to stand for truth and love no matter what the cost. They faced stubborn and obstinate people. Blatant sin and false teaching within the church. Today, Pastor Danny talks of some of those heroes. Showing how they were willing to take a risk for the Gospel truth.
It is not loving to hide, ignore or lighten the truth of the gospel in order to make people happy. God’s love will never be real to them if they never recognize His truth revealed in scripture. However, as Pastor Danny points out today, standing up for the truth in a loving and honest way requires a great amount of courage. It is risky and will have a cost to it. What are you willing to give up or risk in order to stand up for the truth of God? You won’t be alone as you stand bravely for truth! God’s Holy Spirit will give you courage.
There are mysteries in the bible that many in the church dispute to the detriment of the unity of the church. These are called disputable matters – those matters that will not change your salvation and may never be made clear of this side of Heaven. However, as Pastor Danny explains today, there are essential truths laid out in scripture that are very clear. God’s sovereignty and the way of salvation are matters where the bible is clear. These truths are crucial to defend, clarify and share with others.
The early church had to stand against much falsehood as it began to grow and spread. So John wrote his letter in order to remind believers to stand against these lies by speaking truth. He implored them to speak it with love. Today Pastor Danny will speak of the importance of needing both truth and love in order to truly show the love of God. God’s truth will be a burden if you cannot explain it with a loving heart. And without truth, love simply has nothing to support it. It’s empty and useless.
When you really, honestly think about it, what is the most important thing in your life? If your knee jerk reaction is God, look closer to see what you are pouring time, attention, money, affections into. Pastor Danny will explain how idols often sprout and grow subtly in your life and eventually become something you serve and worship ahead of God. You must make a choice! You cannot serve the Lord until you get rid of the idols in your life. What you worship you will imitate and what you imitate you will become.
The world will try its best to cause innumerable idols to rise in importance in your life if you’re not careful. God’s word commands you to not be conformed to the idolatry of the world. Pastor Danny reminds you today that God created you to worship. You will worship something, maybe even many things. But God was specific with this aspect of your design. He wants you to worship only Him. Don’t let the important or enjoyable things in life replace God as the priority in your life.
As you seek to grow in relationship to the Lord through prayer, it’s important to examine yourself – look for sin in your life that is hindering your relationship with God. Today, Pastor Danny will explain how you can’t have a powerful prayer life, an intimate relationship with Jesus or a transformed mind and heart if you remain in sin. You must let God reveal your sin to you and help you deal with the sin in your life. He is the God of transformation and deeply desires you to repent and turn to Him for restoration.
Jesus left you an example of how to pray to your Heavenly Father, and John, among others, exhorts you to pray consistently and frequently. In his teaching today, Pastor Danny will challenge you to gauge if you really want God’s desires for your life and asks if you pray for that. You may run into the struggle to align your will up with God’s will for your life. Pastor Danny will encourage you to be transformed by the word of God and offer yourself to God daily and you will grow closer to desiring His will above your own.
Was there something superhuman about Paul? How could one man have the influence he had and endure the things he went through? As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, there was nothing special about Paul. In fact, he was likely guilty of sins you couldn’t fathom committing. But, as Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, Paul was only able to stand strong in his faith and carry the Gospel in the face of imprisonment, persecution and death because he trusted fully in the Holy Spirit.
The greatest fear any of us face in life is the fear of death and judgment. When you come to Christ, you no longer need to be subject to that fear. You can have confidence that you are righteous in God’s sight. But, as Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, your journey doesn’t end with the salvation prayer. Following Christ will take you through things in life that will bring out whole new fears. But, you can find comfort and strength in the Holy Spirit and courageously face those fears.
Jesus wants to free you from death and the fear of it. You may be afraid of letting go of your lifestyle. Your sin has got a hold of you and you’re afraid of how boring life would be without it. As Pastor Danny warns in today’s message, that “fun” isn’t worth it. It’s not really that fun anyways. How much time do you spend simply looking for the next high – or trying to find a better source of satisfaction? In Christ you can finally find peace and confidence that in death you will be with Him for eternity.
If you’re a believer, you have nothing to fear. This doesn’t mean you should go running out in traffic or stepping off of cliffs. Those are bad choices. But, death – one of man’s greatest sources of fear – doesn’t need to scare you. You can have confidence that God is with you, and when you do die, you will be with Him. But, as Pastor Danny warns in today’s message, for those who reject Christ, the story is much different. Death and what comes after are good cause to be afraid.
Our society has grown more and more anti-social as time goes by. Social media has only amplified this. Yes, it lets us communicate with each other and share our experiences, but it’s all through a filter. God desires for His followers to live in community. He wants us to take care of each other. Liking someone’s Facebook post isn’t enough. As Pastor Danny challenges us in today’s message, you need to put yourself out there and get connected, it won’t just happen naturally.
You are to love the world. Don’t neglect them for the sake of staying in the comfort of the Church. Be generous with your time and resources and especially with the Gospel. But even more so, love your brothers and sisters in Christ. As Pastor Danny points out in today’s message, it won’t be your adherence to the Ten Commandments, how frequently you go to church or how good of a person you are - they will know you follow Christ because of how you love your fellow believers.
There’s an unseen battle raging in the world around us. Satan, who is determined to fight against God for eternity, is actively running a misinformation campaign against Him. Making God out to be a cruel, dangerous deity. You can do good deeds, but, if you try to share the truth of Jesus with the lost, you’ll quickly face opposition. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, these people have been deceived and grown hard in their hearts, and they don’t want anyone to tell them they need saving.
How do you get along with the world? While your motivation shouldn’t be to pick a fight, if you boldly share the truth of the Gospel, you will directly contradict the lies that our culture has bought into. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, no matter how loving you are, many people are going to hate you for your faith. This is just to be expected as a follower of Christ. His way is not easy or popular. It led Him to horrible suffering and death, and you should be prepared to follow Him there.
God desires for us to be people of integrity. You can get away with a lot of things with no one else ever knowing. But, as Pastor Danny points out in today’s message, God knows all of it, and it breaks His heart. You will feel a weight of guilt for abusing the limitless grace He offers. God doesn’t subject us to this conviction out of a desire to punish us. It’s all done out of profound love and a gracious desire to refine us and form us into a better reflection of His perfect righteousness.
While God alone is in a place to judge the hearts of men, the outward actions typically reflect the inner state of being. If someone is living in clear immorality and directly opposing God in their lifestyle, it is not out of place to assume they are far from God. On the other hand, as Pastor Danny will point out in today’s message, if you think of the Pharisees, just because someone appears to be righteous on the outside, that doesn’t necessarily reflect a heart that is submitted to God.
There are a lot of ideas out there of who Jesus is or was. Many religions may acknowledge Him as a great man and teacher, or even as a god, but they fall short of the wholeness of the Gospel or they add other elements to it. As Pastor Danny warns in today’s message, as much as our culture might push us to tolerate or even embrace other religions – and we certainly should love the people who have been deceived into them – you need to be on guard against the deceptive nature of their beliefs.
It’s humbling to think of yourself as dirt. But, that’s what we all come from. This brings even more beauty to the symbolism of the parable of the sower. As Pastor Danny points out in today’s message, you don’t have control over much, but you can choose what kind of soil you are going to be. Are you going to be receptive to the truth God sows into your life, even when it contradicts your natural desires or inclinations? Or are you going to resist and only take the truth that you like?
As you follow Christ, you will often feel like you’re missing out on the things of this world. You’ll see friends enjoying the spoils of selfish living and you may be tempted to covet their lifestyle or possessions. But, as Pastor Danny encourages us in today’s message, don’t lose heart. This life is hard. But, it will all be worth it. The eternal rewards you have to look forward to transcend any temporary pleasure or joy you can find in even the best experiences this world has to offer.
Where are you investing your time, energy or resources? If “God” isn’t your first response, then it’s time to take a step back and evaluate your focus. As Pastor Danny will illustrate in today’s message, the things of this world can easily draw us away from our one true love. God isn’t against you having hobbies, cars, houses, vacations, or whatever it may be, but in some cases, it may be better to forego those things altogether if they are taking precedence to serving and walking with Him.
When you follow Jesus, your path will take you directly against the flow of culture and the pull of your flesh. While you are redeemed in the sight of God, Satan loves to steal your joy and freedom and he will do his best to draw you out of God’s will and into selfishness. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, if you find yourself just living in the flesh and not struggling against it, that likely is a sign that Christ is not in you and you need to call on Him to free you from that destructive path.
Satan knows Scripture better than any of us. He is a great liar, but that doesn’t mean he never tells the truth. As Pastor Danny continues our study of 1st John in today’s message, he points out the way that Satan twists the truth of God’s Word to try to tempt Jesus. You can guarantee he’ll use the same method against you. Jesus was not going to fall, but you are much more vulnerable. It’s vital that you seek a Holy Spirit inspired understanding of Scripture so you can be ready when Satan uses this tactic.
Jesus didn’t water down the truth – especially when He dealt with the religious leaders and Pharisees. We often like to think of Him as being soft-spoken and never confrontational, but as Pastor Danny points out in today’s message, when Jesus dealt with these men who thought they were the cream of the crop, He had some extremely harsh things to say. He seemed to prefer the company of those who were humble enough to admit they needed help – who knew they couldn’t earn God’s favor on their own.
If you’ve spent any amount of time in this world, you know that love is hard. There are a lot of people, believers or not, who are hard to love. They may have completely different politics. They may be a part of another religion or die-hard atheists. They may even be your enemy – bent on your destruction. Yet, as Pastor Danny challenges us in today’s message, if you’re following Christ – you are called to love each and every one of those people, otherwise you’re following someone else altogether.
The religious leaders and Pharisees were really “good” people. They were experts on the Law. They could sit down and talk about Scripture for hours and hours – it was their life. They knew it like the back of their hand. But, as Pastor Danny continues our study of 1st John, we are reminded that these men were missing the most important element of serving God: love. They were full of pride and loved their rules and rituals more than the God who made them or the people He designed them for.
What does it mean to walk with God? Does it mean following the ten commandments to the letter? Does it mean devoting at least 10% of your income to the church? As Pastor Danny explains to us in today’s message, to walk with God is to walk in love. If you don’t love Him and love your neighbor – you aren’t walking with God. Following those rules and regulations can be good, but only if they are motivated by your love for God and your desire to live a life that honors and glorifies Him.
It’s hard to confess sin. Especially before men. Despite the fact that every one of us has sinned, and continues to sin, we are so quick to condemn our fellow man when he falls. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, the Good News is that God is much different. He hates sin, but He loves the sinner dearly. Through Christ, He’s ready to forgive, and though some will condemn you, it’s always best to bring your sin out in the open where God will forgive you and your fellow believers can help you overcome.
All of us sin. It’s a part of being human. Even once you’ve accepted salvation through Christ, you’ll still find yourself falling into sin – even on a daily basis. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, you’ll see this demonstrated all throughout Scripture. Even the most respected characters you’ll read about fell prey to their flesh. The thing that distinguished the righteous from the unrighteous wasn’t their ability to avoid sin, but their readiness to humble themselves and ask God for forgiveness and help.
It’s hard to wrap your mind around the scale of God’s grace. As humans, there are certain sins we have a really hard time forgiving – and for good reason. Some sins have more of an outward impact, while others may only effect the individual carrying them out. Yet, even the worst sin you can think of, Jesus stands ready to offer redemption for it. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, Jesus suffered through the cross to bring forgiveness for you – no matter what you’ve done.
Sadly, many believers walk into the doors of their churches on Sunday and walk out a couple of hours later without ever really connecting with their fellow believers. While it’s good that they come at all, they’re missing out on the most critical element of being part of the Church. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, God designed this body to be in fellowship with each other. This doesn’t mean simply standing side by side through a worship service, but interacting with honesty, vulnerability and accountability.
Before you accepted Jesus, a pure heart and clear conscious were hard to come by. Even the devout Jew, who offered sacrifices for their sins couldn't obtain such things. Now that the blood of Christ saves you and your sins are forgiven, your slate has been wiped clean. As Pastor Danny teaches today, the goal of the Christian is to MAINTAIN self-control to stay guilt free. Understand that Jesus will always be there to take away your sin, but be encouraged to walk a blameless path.
Many in our world have heard the Gospel. They know Jesus died to save them, but they have blocked it out. They’ve decided to not pay attention. It’s a very sad state of being. The signs of Jesus’ second coming are more and more numerous, yet, He will come like a thief in the night, completely unexpected by those whose hearts are cold and hard. As Pastor Danny exhorts us in today’s message, don’t let the people you love and interact with go unwarned. Share that amazing grace that you’ve been given.
As we continue to examine the book of 2nd Peter with Pastor Danny in today’s message, he takes us on a journey back through the prophets of the Old Testament. Without fail, the resounding message that we’ll find is that God is Lord of all and He is just but compassionate. If you reject Him and live in sin without repentance, you will eventually reap your reward. But, all of us are offered the opportunity to accept Him and receive eternal life, and every breath you take is extension of that grace.
You may not be royalty, but if you’re like most humans, you like to think you have a certain level of control over your life. However big your domain is, you take pride in every success, and when hardship comes your way, you try to dig your way out with the little strength you have. As Pastor Danny continues our study in 2nd Peter, we are reminded of our complete lack of power. Even presidents, kings, or prime ministers are subject to the King of kings, and can lose their position in the blink of an eye.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind you how difficult it is to think about the “weeping and gnashing of teeth” mentioned throughout scripture when referring to the eternal damnation placed upon those who do not know and love Jesus... As hard as it is to think about, you can't throw out the baby with the bath water if you will... If you throw out that idea, it becomes false teaching... It can become universalistic in that it takes little bits and pieces from different religions causing a tainting of Christian purity.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind you how dangerous it can be believe that works equate to faith... If you were to equate works to faith, you're essentially saying that if you do enough things like praying, reading you bible, or singing worship, etc then you have faith... But that's not what faith is. Faith is trust... Faith is trusting the Lord to do what He says He will do when He says He will do it. Often times it's easy to see a promise from God and want it now rather than on the Lord's timing.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will share with you some key differences between Calvinism and Arminianism... Calvinism emphasizes divine sovereignty and free grace whereas Aminianism emphasizes human responsibility. Calvinism restricts grace to the chosen people and Arminianism freely offers grace to everyone based upon their faith. Both Calvinism and Arminianism are right in one sense... But they are both also incorrect in another sense... Both are wrong in what they deny.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will warn you that in the current day and age, people only want a religion that meets there needs, that strokes their egos and has universalistic tendencies. As the desire for this universalistic religion grows, more and more teachers will preach this way and new teachers will rise up to teach in this way... Taking a little of Christianity here and a little Hinduism there or something like that will only result in confusion.
When Jesus walked the earth, He was love personified. The Lord always treated people with respect and kindness. He dined with sinners and loved the outcasts. The Lord also spoke hard truths because love speaks the truth. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages us to do as our Master did by treating others with love and kindness. As we show God’s love to the world, they will recognize that we belong to Jesus and will be drawn to experience the same love that changed us from the inside out.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind you how difficult it is to think about the “weeping and gnashing of teeth” mentioned throughout scripture when referring to the eternal damnation placed upon those who do not know and love Jesus... As hard as it is to think about, you can't throw out the baby with the bath water if you will... If you throw out that idea, it becomes false teaching... It can become universalistic in that it takes little bits and pieces from different religions causing a tainting of Christian purity.
Growing in faith and in your relationship with Jesus isn’t something you can just will to happen. It requires you to do some work! Today Pastor Danny will give you practical things to do to help you grow. Spending time in the Word of God is a great place to start! The Bible is your source for learning who God is and why He’s created this world. You’ll find out all about Jesus and what His life means to you. And you’ll see your need for Salvation. God’s Word gives life and purpose to the follower of Christ!
Today Pastor Danny will recap some of Jesus encounters with sinful people in the Bible. He’ll remind you that the Savior of the world didn’t come to accuse people of wrongdoing. He didn’t leave the comfort of Heaven to pass judgement and tell us we’ll never be good enough. Not at all! Pastor Danny will remind you that Jesus came to SAVE the world! He wants to give you a new life, but you need to walk away from sin. The forgiveness of Jesus is enough, and He’s offering it to you today!
Maturing in Christ takes time. Just as a newborn baby has to mature, your faith journey is meant to change and deepen with time. There’s benefits to allowing this change to happen too, and Pastor Danny will be talking in depth about that today. Maturing in your faith brings security - you’re aware of your need for Jesus, and you trust fully that His grace has saved you! Growing in faith also tends to make the things that used to tempt you seem less appealing, and the things of Christ become what you strive after!
What happens if you remain prideful in your ways, refusing to praise God for all He has given you? In today's message, Pastor Danny shares some stories of prideful individuals found in the Bible and the consequences they ultimately faced in today's message. There is good news for the prideful; anyone can choose to humble themselves and find the blessing of God. We serve an all-powerful God who opposes the proud, don't you think it would be wise to exercise humility to the provider of all?
Satan knows Scripture better than any of us. He is a great liar, but that doesn’t mean he never tells the truth. As Pastor Danny continues our study of 1st John in today’s message, he points out the way that Satan twists the truth of God’s Word to try to tempt Jesus. You can guarantee he’ll use the same method against you. Jesus was not going to fall, but you are much more vulnerable. It’s vital that you seek a Holy Spirit inspired understanding of Scripture so you can be ready when Satan uses this tactic.
In his message today, Pastor Danny uses Christ as the ultimate example of a humble child of the Lord. Such characteristics of a humble individual include a servant heart, obedience, and dependability. Scripture tells us how, even in Heaven, Jesus will continue to act as a servant. We see Jesus' obedience when he went to the cross to pay the penalty for our sin. We know Christ didn't desire this but followed the Father's will for His life. And we see the character trait of dependability in the Father, for every promise He made has and will be fulfilled.
Do you need some motivation to remain humble? Today, Pastor Danny shares Proverbs 3:34, which tells us, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble'. When you stop and think about how powerful God is, don't you want to remain on His good side? As a follower of Christ, the good Shepard, you are called to walk in his footsteps. Jesus leads with a quiet spirit, never lording his position over others, as one who was always willing to serve others. God desires for you to persist in humility, never boasting over your accomplishments or strengths.
Do you need some motivation to remain humble? Today, Pastor Danny shares Proverbs 3:34, which tells us, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble'. When you stop and think about how powerful God is, don't you want to remain on His good side? As a follower of Christ, the good Shepard, you are called to walk in his footsteps. Jesus leads with a quiet spirit, never lording his position over others, as one who was always willing to serve others. God desires for you to persist in humility, never boasting over your accomplishments or strengths.
As a follower of Christ, you must welcome discipline; Scripture tells us that 'he who hates correction is foolish'. In his message today, Pastor Danny shares several stories of saints who had gone before us, who went through a period of discipline to become the vessels God intended for them to be. Are you facing a hardship that you've asked the Lord to take away? Have you considered this challenge to be a form of discipline the Lord is using to guide you to His perfect path?
Have you seen an individual go through a period of suffering and lose their faith in the process? Pastor Danny will share today that if you are a true Christian, you will come out the other side of a battle WITH your faith. Often God uses a struggle to draw you closer to Him and to refine your faith. Persevering through a challenge will develop a mature and complete Christian. You might waver in your faith, but if you are the "real deal" you will come out the other side with a stronger relationship with the Father.
When you accepted Christ as your Savior, he wiped away your past sins. But that doesn't mean you'll stop sinning. Today, Pastor Danny shares the daily work you must do to stay in the will of God. It's precisely what Jesus taught; you cannot be his disciple if you are unwilling to deny yourself DAILY. To stay in the will of God, you must daily deny yourself the desires that would be outside the will of God. Additionally, Pastor Danny shares about suffering found within the will of God.
Have you been reluctant to serve in the church because you don't know your spiritual gifts? Have you avoided helping others because you don't know what your strengths are? Today, Pastor Danny shares that the fastest way to find your gifting is to start serving! In fact, Scripture shares a story of seven men who began to help by waiting on tables, who then went on to become great evangelists. If you are like most Christians who attend church and leave, take a step of obedience and start serving wherever the need presents itself.
Some people call themselves a Christian, they might even attend church, but they lack self-control- so how can they maintain a clear conscious? With a lack of self-control comes disobedience and sin. How can you keep a clear conscious when you are living in sin? As Pastor Danny points out in his message today, if you are living in sin, then what kind of prayer life do you have? Using your prayer life as a plumb line, you can measure how you are doing with self-control.
Before you accepted Jesus, a pure heart and clear conscious were hard to come by. Even the devout Jew, who offered sacrifices for their sins couldn't obtain such things. Now that the blood of Christ saves you and your sins are forgiven, your slate has been wiped clean. As Pastor Danny teaches today, the goal of the Christian is to MAINTAIN self-control to stay guilt free. Understand that Jesus will always be there to take away your sin, but be encouraged to walk a blameless path.
When Jesus spoke of his return, the disciples thought it would be in their lifetime. Many people before you thought Christ would return in their lifetime. Today, Pastor Danny realizes that his encounter with Jesus is closer now than when he first accepted Christ. He doesn't necessarily think Jesus will return eminently; only that death is nearer now than ever before. This is good news for the Christian! We can eagerly hope for Christ to return but know with certainty that when we die, we will see Christ our Savior face to face.
For many, Pastor Danny’s words from today’s message will be hard to swallow. There has been a movement in society to do away with the concept of God as a just God who will allow anyone to suffer the agony of hell. Many reject the idea of a hell all together. The fact is, just choosing not to believe in truth doesn’t make it any less true. And God can’t be a God of love without also being a just God. He gives all of us the opportunity to accept His love and be saved or reject it and be separated from Him for eternity.
Many in our world have heard the Gospel. They know Jesus died to save them, but they have blocked it out. They’ve decided to not pay attention. It’s a very sad state of being. The signs of Jesus’ second coming are more and more numerous, yet, He will come like a thief in the night, completely unexpected by those whose hearts are cold and hard. As Pastor Danny exhorts us in today’s message, don’t let the people you love and interact with go unwarned. Share that amazing grace that you’ve been given.
Fear is hands down one of the biggest hindrances in our everyday lives, effecting both believers and non-believers alike. From fear of rejection, critique, failure or even persecution, we often let our fear get the best of us despite how many times scripture clearly says 'do not fear'. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the suffering that the early church went through that many experience today. In his study you'll learn that while indeed fear is natural many of us have a lot less to fear then we might think.
You may not be royalty, but if you’re like most humans, you like to think you have a certain level of control over your life. However big your domain is, you take pride in every success, and when hardship comes your way, you try to dig your way out with the little strength you have. As Pastor Danny continues our study in 2nd Peter, we are reminded of our complete lack of power. Even presidents, kings, or prime ministers are subject to the King of kings, and can lose their position in the blink of an eye.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind you how difficult it is to think about the “weeping and gnashing of teeth” mentioned throughout scripture when referring to the eternal damnation placed upon those who do not know and love Jesus... As hard as it is to think about, you can't throw out the baby with the bath water if you will... If you throw out that idea, it becomes false teaching... It can become universalistic in that it takes little bits and pieces from different religions causing a tainting of Christian purity.
Perhaps one of the more unfortunate and destructive attacks against truth that we see today is that there's no real difference between man and woman. Not only does this further destroy the family unit, but it also contributes to the division in our society. In today's message, Pastor Danny takes the time to reflect on some statistics that affirm God's natural created order. In his study, you'll be reminded that no matter the world's attacks against Truth, God is infallible, unchanging, and His Word endures forever.
Marriage is an institution that we can only hope to scratch the surface of understanding without actually being married. For those of us who are married, the dynamics are such that we're often quick to realize just how much we have to learn. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, one of the common areas that many of us struggle with in our marriage is our order of affection. In his study, you'll learn the importance of being careful so as to not allow children to hinder your relationship with your spouse.
As believers and followers of Christ, many of us receive our fair share of questions from the world regarding the “why” behind certain commandments. Perhaps more common of these in our sex saturated culture is “why is sex outside of marriage such a big deal?” In today's message, Pastor Danny will help you to better understand God's heart regarding what society claims is an outdated practice. In his study, you'll learn how God uses marriage between a man and woman to typify the relationship between Christ and the Church.
Suffering. Many of us would probably be quick to agree that it's one of our least favorite aspects of life. However, as Scripture repeatedly teaches us, suffering is how we both grow as believers, and provide a testimony of our faith to the rest of the world. In today's message, Pastor Danny will encourage you by reminding you that your suffering is being used by God for His diving plan. In his study, you'll learn that whether it's work, home, health, God can and will use your faith for His Kingdom.
Nothing could be more of a challenge to our faith then to be sold into slavery by our family, only to later be thrown in a dungeon for something we weren't guilty of. As you've probably guessed, this is the life of Joseph, who's faith would eventually pay off in a spectacular way. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the faith of Joseph and how God used him to preserve and entire nation, including the people of Israel. In his study, you'll learn that while it might be hard to believe at the time, our suffering is used by God in ways we can't imagine.
Perhaps some of the greatest testimonies of God's Kingdom are those that come from individuals who once hated God with an utmost passion. In some cases, it's almost unbelievable that someone who once profaned God would one day issue a decree of His greatness. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the faithfulness of Daniel and the affect it had on the Persian empire. In his study, you'll learn how our faithfulness to God can play a role in softening even the hardest of hearts.
Although we as believers know it to be a false gospel, the idea of not dealing with persecution or being hated is almost preferable. While violent persecution for our faith in the U.S. Is almost unheard of, there very well may come a day that we'll suffer as we're called to suffer. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that just as Christ suffered on our behalf, we're to suffer for others. In his study, you'll learn that it's often by our suffering that others are drawn to the love of Christ.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Bible is none other than its ability to draw such a stark contrast between the Old and New Testament. From the priesthood, feast days, and allusions to Christ, the integrity and consistency of Scripture is amazing. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you about the similarities between the priests of the old covenant, and the believer today. In his study, you'll learn about the parallels of prayer to sacrifice, the Ark and our bodies, and being chosen as God's people.
Disfellowshipping. While many of us might see it as a rather harsh or extreme punishment, it's no less a biblical statute that we're to practice as believers when necessary. Just as we're to confront fellow believers for their sin, if they refuse to repent, we're to break fellowship as a final effort. In today's message, Pastor Danny touches on this rather sensitive practice while teaching you its purpose. In his study, you'll learn that while this practice may seem harsh, it's actually one of love and concern.
When it comes to confronting a brother or sister in Christ over their sin, many of us have struggles of our own that hinder us from doing so. While something such as a need for repentance in our own life is indeed valid, we sometimes let things like past failures get the best of us. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you the importance of recognizing the need for personal repentance, but not letting our past sins keep us from confronting each other.
Have you ever been in a situation where you know someone who's living in unrepentant, willful sin and shows no sign of turning away from it? Did it make you feel as though it would be a waste of time to confront them and plead for them to repent? In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that even in these seemingly hopeless situations, we're no less responsible to call them to repentance. In his study, you'll learn that it's not for us to decide the condition of someone's heart, even when it seems glaringly obvious.
As uncomfortable and nerve racking as we might find it to be, confronting a brother or sister in Christ over their sin is required of us. All throughout the Old and New Testament we have several examples of just how we're to do so in a biblical and loving manner. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, unrepentant sin is a detriment to both the individual and those around that person. In his study, you'll learn several examples of how people in Scripture have addressed those who've turned to sin.
When you accepted Christ as your Savior, he wiped away your past sins. But that doesn't mean you'll stop sinning. Today, Pastor Danny shares the daily work you must do to stay in the will of God. It's precisely what Jesus taught; you cannot be his disciple if you are unwilling to deny yourself DAILY. To stay in the will of God, you must daily deny yourself the desires that would be outside the will of God. Additionally, Pastor Danny shares about suffering found within the will of God.
Prayer. Whether we love it, hate it, or we're indifferent to it, each and every one of us are called to pray for one another regularly. From guidance, healing, wisdom, and deliverance, there are countless areas of life that can be solved by a simple prayer. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that one of the most powerful tools we have as believers is none other than prayer. In his study, you'll learn the importance of regularly gathering, confessing, and praying with one another as believers.
Nothing can be more frustrating than to want something so badly only to be denied time and time again. When it comes to asking God for healing from sickness or affliction, many believers often left wondering why God doesn't respond with healing. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the thorn in the flesh that the Apostle Paul dealt with for a large portion of his ministry. In his study, you'll learn that while many of us would prefer not to suffer such things, they very well could be a part of God's divine purpose.
Many of us have mixed emotions when it comes to the concept of being anointed with oil and receiving prayer for illnesses and affliction. While some of us might have incredible testimonies of healing, others have testimonies of the exact opposite taking place. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that while God does indeed do miraculous healings, it doesn't mean it's always His will. In his study, you'll learn that not all sickness is a result of sin, and not all sicknesses are guaranteed to be healed.
Life is filled to the brim with a dynamic range of experiences, namely trials, hardships, struggles and even suffering. How we respond to each moment in life can make all the difference in the world, for better or for worse. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that no matter what life throws at you, God is always just a prayer away. In his study, you'll learn the importance of regularly seeking God in prayer through the thick and thin of life. Do you pray in the midst of life's troubles?
As believers and followers of Christ, we rely solely on God's Spirit to convict us of the different areas of sin in our lives. Once we receive this conviction, we then go on to do what's necessary to repent of it and remove it from our lives. However, as Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, recognizing our convictions as sin in the first place is crucial to our success. In his study, you'll learn that unless we recognize our shortcomings as sin, we'll have a hard time repenting from them.
Each and every one of us are confronted with the big questions of life such as where do we work, where should we live, and whether or not we should rent or own. Unfortunately, many of us approach these issues with little to no involvement with The Lord. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the brevity of life and how we would do well as believers to be mindful of such. In his study, you'll learn the importance of seeking The Lord in all that you do, whether it be practical or a life changing decision.
Slander is perhaps one of the most destructive sins we can partake in as believers and followers of Christ. Whether it's blowing things out of proportion, spreading lies or gossip, slander leads to all sorts of division and discord both in and outside of the Church. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, we're to avoid contributing to any and all slander at all costs. In his study, you'll learn the importance of both refraining from and putting an end to any such behavior.
Have you ever been in a quarrel or fight with someone over something that you were certain the other person was at fault for? While many of us find it rather difficult to admit or acknowledge, many of these situations are a result of our own selfishness or pride. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, many of life's quarrels are due to the condition of our own heart. In his study, you'll learn the importance of regularly asking The Spirit to work in your heart so as to remove selfish ambition.
While many of us have a firm understanding of what it means to be partial, we might not be as quick to recognize when we're guilty of it personally. In fact, many of us are prone to show partiality in areas of our lives where we wouldn't even think twice about it. In today's message, Pastor Danny uses one of the greatest prophets as an example of just how careful we're to be as believers. In his study, you'll learn how even the simplest of matters can provide an opportunity for us to be partial towards others.
The Ten Commandments are a simple yet profound representation of God's holy, righteous, and loving nature. While every one of us fall short of even keeping the first one, living them out to the best of our ability with the strength of The Spirit helps us to better reflect God's character. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the self fulfilling nature of the Law. In his study, you'll learn that by loving God, loving others comes naturally, and by loving others, all other commandments fall into place.
The degree to which we understand how truly evil partiality and favoritism is, the better we can love others as Christ loves us. While none of us will ever be perfect on this side of eternity, we as believers are no less called to treat all people with equal respect. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you just why it is that God takes partiality and favoritism so seriously. In his study, you'll learn that just as God loves all of humanity equally, we too are to love others, no matter their circumstance.
Perhaps one of the biggest contributors to division in society is none other than partiality. In the letter of James, this type of behavior is actually described as evil, and we're to avoid behaving in such a way at all costs as believers. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you what it means to show partiality and how to better recognize these tendencies in your own walk. In his study, you'll learn that as followers of Christ, we're to treat all with dignity and respect, whether rich or poor.
Maintaining a healthy perspective regarding trials as believers isn't always the easiest thing to do. Even if we were to successfully view each trial or struggle as a blessing, we also need to be mindful that with each one comes temptation. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, each and every one of us are susceptible to taking the easy way out. In his study, you'll learn that the blessings behind every trial only come when we persevere and lean on Christ for the strength to overcome.
There are several passages of Scripture that can easily lead us to believe that the Bible condemns having any type of wealth. However, upon proper interpretation we find that God's main concern for us is that our wealth doesn't distract us from The Kingdom. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, we as believers would do well to be careful when it comes to wealth. In his study, you'll learn how money can both distract and hinder us from bearing fruit for God's Kingdom.
James writes in his letter that we as believers are to 'count it as joy when we meet trials of various kinds.' From a normal, sane, logical perspective, joy is probably the last response that any of us would give when met with a trial, large or small. However, as Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, we as believers no longer look at things from the world's perspective. In his study, you'll learn that one of the most powerful ways we grow as believers is by trial, struggle, and hardship.
Many of us would probably have a hard time imagining what it would be like to have family ties with The Messiah of the world. Even if we were to witness a sibling perform a miracle, it's highly unlikely that we would come to the conclusion that they were God. However, as Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, this is the exact predicament that James found himself in. In his study, you'll learn how this once hard hearted individual eventually became one of the strongest leaders in the early Church.
The Epistle of James is one of many gems of the Bible that several well known scholars have referred to as the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” This letter is also largely recognized as having been written by the very brother of our Lord. But how do we know for sure? In today's message, Pastor Danny will introduce us to this remarkable epistle while providing several portions of Scripture as evidence for James' authorship. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of the history of this letter.
As Pastor Danny challenges us, in the kingdom of God your energy, talent, skills and resources all should be primarily focused on two things. First: to serve God's will and to build His kingdom. Second: to generously love and serve the people you encounter.
There’s a broad range of wrong teaching out there, but one of the clearest indicators of false doctrine is when it adds any other requirement to salvation besides simply trusting in Christ to save you. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, it is essential that you are alert and aware of the enemies’ attempts to mislead you. Seek God daily through reading His Word and praying – not to meet some requirement – but so that you can draw close to Him and stand strong against evil.
It’s tempting to look at successful investors and covet after their prosperity. You hear stories all the time of people who made some miniscule investment in a company that proceeded to skyrocket to the top, turning them into millionaires with little to no effort. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, there’s nothing wrong with that, but, where is their treasure? Is it in money and possessions that will lose value and eventually fade away or are they invested in the Kingdom of God?
Does your life testify to what Christ has done in your heart? So many of us are walking around, professing our faith quietly with our mouths, while our actions don’t look any different than the rest of the world. As Pastor Danny exhorts us in today’s message, you are set apart and your life should stand out. You can expect to look strange in the eyes of the world. Following Christ will require that you go directly against the flow of culture, but that is your calling and it will point people towards your Savior.
Pastor Danny will be teaching how essential self-control is. We have to be alert and fight the battle against sin every single day. We can't take a break! If you let your guard down, you can fall. As we continue this study on the desires of our flesh, Pastor Danny highlights the need for us to exercise saying “no” to things. Even things that are not a matter of life and death – like cutting things off your diet, for example – just for the sake of strengthening your ability to say no. We want to be strong and win the battle against sin!
Pastor Danny continues his teaching about our sinful desires. Today, he'll expose the dangers and destruction brought by sexual immorality. Thankfully, the Bible presents several ways in which you can win this battle against the cravings of your flesh. Pastor Danny will talk about strengthening your mind. Where are you setting your mind? Are you renewing your mind in Jesus? It's also important to develop self-control of your body. Guard your eyes! You'll learn how to actively run away from temptation.
Today, Pastor Danny will teach Esau's story. For one single meal, he sold his birth rights to his brother, Jacob. The Bible calls him godless for his decision. Since before his birth, there's a battle in his mother's womb between him and his twin brother, Jacob. Esau is born first, but God prophecies that the youngest would serve the oldest. When Esau realized he had given up his inheritance, it was too late to get his blessing back. He tragically misses his salvation just to serve the desires of his flesh.
Jesus tells a parable of a guy who owed his master a big debt, and his master forgave him. However, this same servant wasn't able to forgive a much smaller debt someone else owed him. As we continue this study about root of bitterness, Pastor Danny will encourage you to always stand in AWE of what Jesus has done for you, in order to inspire you in how you treat others. Forgiveness is a key element to help you not to hold on to bitterness and anger toward others. Don't lose sight of the grace of God.
Pastor Danny continues his study on how bitterness takes root in our hearts. You'll hear how it deeply affected several people in the Bible. Saul's envy of David turned into bitterness and hatred for the rest of his life. Jonah had a big issue with God Himself. He wanted the wrath of the Lord upon sinful Nineveh, but God forgave them instead. Now if you find yourself angry or bitter about something, what do you do with it? Pastor Danny will teach how to better deal with bitterness, not allowing it to cause destruction in your life.
As Pastor Danny continues his study on how bitterness takes root in our hearts, today he shares the story of Amnon and Absalon, sons of King David. Amnon rapes their sister Tamar, which makes Absalon furious. Anger and bitterness can take over your heart when wrong is done against someone you love. You'll learn that Absalon actually didn't do anything for a long time, but as that bitterness took root in his heart, he eventually killed his own brother in vengeance.
In this world, wrong is done to us; unfortunately, it's just a matter of how and when it'll happen. In today's study, Pastor Danny will share different stories in the Bible when someone was wronged and how that impacted them. Injustice happens, evil comes. At times, something not true is assumed about you, or maybe somebody you love is the one wronged, or someone lies to you. You'll hear in these stories today how people responded to the wrongs done against them - with integrity or with bitterness.
In today's message, Pastor Danny will talk about the reality of anger and bitterness in our hearts. The Bible teaches us to look carefully that no root of bitterness grows up to cause trouble or to defile us. We see not only in our own lives, but in so many stories in the Bible, that people are wronged – it's not a matter of “if”, but a matter of “when”. And a bitter response can eventually turn into anger and produce a series of bad choices and further problems – both for you and for people around you.
Perhaps one of the more amazing aspects of our faith is that not only does God want to save us from our sin, but He also wants to raise us up as children of His own. Rather than leave us to our own wandering, He desires nothing more than to lead us as our Father. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on how our longing for the things of this world distract us from all that God desires to teach us. In his study, you'll that the more you give yourself over to the desires of God, the less attractive the things of this world will be.
While the Bible is definitely regarded as strange and outdated by society, it seems as though every aspect of what we believe is being challenged. Perhaps the more common of these issues is regarding the discipline of children. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the importance of godly discipline, as controversial as society might think it to be. In his study, you'll learn that just as our Heavenly Father disciplines us, we too are to discipline our own children, lest they become unruly and rebellious.
When it comes to sin, the Bible is very clear that we're to do everything and anything to remove it from our lives as believers. Perhaps the more graphic of illustrations is none other than plucking out the eye or removing the hand that causes sin. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that while these extremes are definitely illustrations, we're to take sin seriously. In his study, you'll learn that to grow in our faith and maturity as believers, we're to “lay aside the sin that so easily besets us.”
Perhaps one of the most common ways we deceive ourselves as believers is by going into a sort of cruise control in our faith. As long as we're not committing any major sins and regularly going to church, we sometimes blind ourselves to the reality that we're in a lukewarm state. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, we as believers should regularly be checking the state of our walk. In his study, you'll learn about the importance of taking the time to ask The Lord to search our hearts.
The Bible instructs us all throughout it's pages that we're to regularly be in fellowship with one another as believers. Not only is this good for the building up of our faith, but it also makes us accountable when it comes to sharing the burden of our struggles with each other. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you how to better overcome your struggles as a follower of Christ. In his study, you'll learn that one of the best ways of dealing with sin is by confessing it before one another.
If we were to be perfectly honest, many of us have struggled with some of the measures that God takes to discipline those who've strayed from the faith. On the other hand, as soon as that person is no longer walking in sin and destruction, we couldn't be more overcome with joy. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the discipline of The Lord and how it's a true sign of His love. In his study, you'll learn that just as with a parent and child, discipline for the sake of one's well being is an act of love and care.
Although the world might think it morbid or extreme, the Bible teaches us that we're to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice. While this typically refers to our behavior as believers, it also applies to the reality that some of us may experience persecution. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you that as terrifying as persecution might be, an eternity of glory awaits us. In his study, you'll learn how many believers have and will experience cruelty from the world, only to be called home by The Lord.
Due to the comfort that many of us experience in western civilization, it can be easy for us to forget that our brothers and sisters in Christ suffer elsewhere. Not only are we to be mindful of those who suffer, but Hebrews teaches us that we're to share in their suffering. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the reality that all throughout history people have suffered for their faith. In his study, you'll learn about the faithfulness of those who persevered, from the prophets of old, to the saints of today.
If we were to be perfectly honest, many of us become uncomfortable at the thought of going off to war and fighting in battles. To take that even further, we'd probably be even more uncomfortable with knowingly going in to fight the enemy's strongest warrior. However, as Pastor Danny teaches you in his message today, this is exactly what young David did when he fought Goliath. In his study, you'll learn about the remarkable display of faith and trust in The Lord that David had.
While many non believers would find a majority of the Bible humorous, it actually contains amazing displays of faith. From Abraham, Joseph, Moses and even the judges, there are several accounts that demonstrate the force to be reckoned with when it comes to God and faith. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the faith of Gideon and the three hundred men. In his study, you'll learn a powerful example of how God can use a little faith to achieve great and mighty things in His Name.
As believers and followers of Christ, one of the more difficult parts of our faith can be the ridicule and mockery we receive regularly. From long time friends, colleagues, and even our own family members, it can be discouraging at times to say the least. However, as Pastor Danny will encourage you in his message today, you've made the most important decision you'll ever make. In his study, you'll be reminded that while it can be tough at times, your faith will one day be rewarded with unspeakable glory.
Have you ever felt as though you've grown stagnant in your faith or even slid backwards a little in your faithfulness to The Lord? Chances are you've lost perspective of just how amazing of a transformation it is that took place when you first believed. As Pastor Danny will teach you in today's message, the transformation of our faith is both miraculous and gradual. In his study, you'll learn more about the amazing story of Rahab, who went from a prostitute to the very blood line of King David.
The story of the Canaanite woman Rahab in the Old Testament is a powerful illustration of both faith, and putting that faith into action. Not only does this account teach us what showing our faith by our works looks like, but it also shows the extent of God's grace. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on one of the greatest examples of repentance and obedience to God. In his study, you'll learn about the radical transformation that took place in the life of this Canaanite woman who turned from her life of harlotry.
Whether we realize it or not, many of our actions end up influencing others around us, both immediately and in the long run. From our attitudes, perspective, and even our emotions, we often contribute to the decisions of others, for better or for worse. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the extended period of time that Israel wandered through the wilderness. In his study, you'll learn that just as with Israel, our lack of faith can cause major set backs, both personally and corporately.
Chances are you're more than familiar with the controversy of whether or not believers should obtain wealth. In some cases, wealth is seen as such a detriment to our faith that many end up forfeiting countless opportunities to use their wealth for the benefit of others. Pastor Danny reflects on the generosity of the Israel when offering supplies for the construction of the Tabernacle. You'll learn about being quick to offer up to the Lord what was never ours in the first place.
Pastor Danny shares how a key component of the Christian walk is studying the Bible from Exodus chapters 25-36.
Whether we recognize it or not, many of our misconceptions about God are a result of our own behaviors and insecurities. Perhaps one of the more common misconceptions we share is regarding God's patience towards our failures and shortcomings. However, as Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, we can always come before the throne of grace in confidence. In his study, you'll be reminded that while others might never forgive us, God is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins.
Have you ever received a calling from God only to immediately think of all the times you've failed miserably in your life? While the enemy loves to sew doubt and condemnation in our lives, we sometimes end up being our own worst enemy when it comes to doubt. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the humility that Moses more than likely experienced regarding his failures. In his study, you'll learn how God chooses to use us even in our shortcomings, so long as we're willing.
As believers, each and every one of us first began our journey by making the decision to put our faith in Christ. After making that decision, we then live a life in pursuit of the Kingdom of Heaven while leaving behind the things of this world. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the life and journey of Moses, who both made the decision to put his faith in God, and forsake his life in Egypt. In his study, you'll learn that while some of us sacrifice more than others, all of us are called to abandon the things of the flesh.
Many of us would probably find it rather challenging to forsake a palace lifestyle of servants, exotic foods, and luxury living. Not only would this be a challenge in and of itself, but to then go on to lead a nation out of the bondage of Egypt would probably be unimaginable. However, as Pastor Danny teaches in his message today, this is the exact thing that Moses did. In his study, you'll learn about the faithfulness of Moses who not only abandoned his life of luxury, but responded to God's call to act in faith.
Pastor Danny implores you not to get discouraged with the woes of this life, for God has promised His followers eternal peace with Him, in Heaven. It’s easy to get disheartened when life’s problems grow too large. Maybe you’re stuck in debt, failing college, losing your job, saying goodbye to a loved one, or any pains you might be going through – and now you feel like giving up. Well, Pastor Danny wants you to know that God loves you, and one day, you’ll feel no pain or worry, but instead, rest in God’s wonderful peace.
Today Pastor Danny talks about the temptations Satan tries to use against us on this earth, in order that we might stray away from our walk with the Lord…and that we might instead get caught up in our own desires and needs and in so doing, push Jesus away. Pastor Danny shows us the truth of the matter. He says that there’s a better place waiting for you, with better treasures and much more peace. And that place is Heaven. So be careful not to get caught up in the sin of this world and what it has to “offer” you.
Today, Pastor Danny discusses the corrupt temptation that worldly possessions might have on your will to serve the Lord.
Pastor Danny discusses what it takes to truly be a follower of the Lord. The bible is God’s word and speaks His truth, so that we might be able to honor and obey Him during our life on earth. You can’t pick and choose which areas of His word you’d like to obey, and which areas you’d like to ignore. Pastor Danny demonstrates that, in order to follow the Savior, you must do as He calls you to, even if it means giving up your riches, moving across the globe… or much suffering on your part. Because God has a purpose for you.
Today Pastor Danny discusses God’s promise to return and judge the earth, while taking His children home to Heaven. It’s been so long since He made that promise – maybe He has no intention of keeping it, right? WRONG. God has every intention of keeping His promise, and He will… in His own time. Pastor Danny says that God’s patient with us. He’s trying to give each person a chance to turn from their sins and accept Him into their hearts. So take hold of that chance today, and choose to serve the Lord rather than yourself.
Today Pastor Danny discusses being righteous through faith in Christ, and that good works aren’t enough to save our souls. Many people think that by doing good works, they will have done enough to please God and that He will thus allow them into Heaven. Well, Pastor Danny says this is not so. In order to be truly righteous, you must believe and follow God’s word. Not just go through the motions. Through living your life with belief and faith in Christ, your righteousness will produce good works that are pleasing to God.
Today Pastor Danny discusses God’s promise to never again destroy the entire earth with flood waters. After a rainy day, the rainbow that appears in the sky is our reminder of this, so that we know God hasn’t forgotten His promise to us. However, Pastor Danny wants you to know that this assurance doesn’t discount the destruction of the earth through fire. God must judge the earth so that His believers may depart to heaven, and the disbelievers to hell. Which group will you be in?
Many of us are probably familiar with the word Bible being used as the acronym, “basic instructions before leaving Earth.” While the Bible does indeed teach us how to get right with God, it doesn't necessarily give us the answer to each and every turn in life. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, relying upon God's Spirit for guidance in our lives is crucial. In his study, you'll learn that one of the best indicators of whether or not we should pursue something is if the peace of God is in our heart.
The Bible is very distinct in its language concerning what it means to be born again as a believer in Christ. All throughout Paul's epistles to the early churches we read that our old self has been put to death and that we're no longer who we once were. As Pastor Danny will remind you in his message today, we as believers are constantly dying to our old ways as we pursue sanctification. In his study, you'll learn that as we grow in our relationship with Christ, our old behaviors will naturally subside.
The Bible is amazing in that it can teach us so much, even when the text seems to be saying so little. When it comes to the life of Enoch, many of us are left feeling as though we could've learned a little more. However, as Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, Enoch's life was far more profound than we might be led to believe at first glance. In his study, you'll learn how the proper exegesis of Scripture can reveal countless treasures of doctrine, instruction, and examples of righteousness.
All throughout the Bible we have several accounts of different individuals of the faith. While some of these go into great detail, others often leave us curious and wanting more information than what we're given. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of these is none other than Enoch. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the short mention of Enoch in the Book of Hebrews. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of the context of Enoch's life and how his faithfulness to God resulted in one of the greatest blessings recorded.
Due to the constant flow of scientific discoveries, those who reject God have been forced to consider ridiculous explanations for certain realities. In fact, some of the data compiled from certain discoveries place evolution in the realm of impossibility. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, the fine tuning of the cosmos is absolutely impossible without any influence. In his study, you'll learn just how amazing God's design and influence over the cosmos truly is.
As you're probably well aware, Christianity is constantly under attack from a myriad of different angles. Perhaps the more common of these in an ever increasing age of intellectualism is none other than science, evolution, and relativism. In today's message, Pastor Danny will teach you some amazing cosmological facts that put many of these arguments to rest. In his study, you'll learn about some of the incredible care and craft that went into the Creation by an all powerful and loving God.
The Bible tells us that each and every one of us are fearfully and wonderfully made in the Image of God. As a result of these factors, we've been given a mind of intelligence, intellect, and the ability to process knowledge. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, we as believers aren't called to live a life of blind faith, but to “rightly divide the Word of Truth.” In his study, you'll learn the importance of diligently discerning any and all truth claims you encounter, especially ones that contend with the faith.
The the writer of Hebrews teaches us that without faith it's impossible to please God. As many of us would probably agree, the first step of any level of faith is believing that God exists in the first place. After this step, we then pursue God and what He desires for us. In today's message Pastor Danny will teach you how God is not only pleased when we put our faith in Him, but He rewards us as well. In his study, you'll learn that one of the ways He does so is by revealing more of Himself to us as we diligently seek Him.
You may have courage beyond what you thought possible today, and you may be ready to go out and fight for your Creator! Tomorrow, though, will that courage remain? In his message today, Pastor Danny will remind you that courage is something that needs to be renewed daily, and it needs to be sought after in Jesus – not in yourself! On your own, you can't muster enough bravery to follow this journey of faith day after day. Find your strength in the Lord, and let Him fuel your spirit!
In today's teaching, Pastor Danny will take you back to the final hours of Jesus life, sharing the encounter He had with a Roman leader named Pilot. Pilot interrogated the Son of God, attempting to discover the truth of who He was and whether or not He deserved to die. In the end, Pilot believed Jesus was Messiah, yet he didn't publicly admit that this man was his Savior. Sadly, this is still something that happens, even in the church! Don't be afraid to admit to the world that Jesus is your only hope of Salvation!
Self-control is a gift of the Holy Spirit, but it's not something that comes easily. You have to make a choice to exercise self-control each and every day! Today Pastor Danny will remind you that this fruit of the Spirit is what living as a Christian is all about – you must constantly say no to sin! Self discipline can be learned, but it will require the help of your Savior. As you grow in it, you'll find that you can live in a way that pleases God. Temptation will still come, but you'll find it easier to resist!
Many people have heard of Jesus. They know that to be forgiven of their sins, they must repent and ask Christ to be their Lord and Savior. Not all have done this, though. In today's message, Pastor Danny will be reminding you to keep sharing the good news of the Gospel message, even when people don't respond. It isn't your job to save others – only God can do that – but it is your responsibility to be honest about the cross. Don't be afraid to tell the truth, in love, and plant the seed that may grow into Salvation!
It's rather unfortunate how many people often think of God as an angry, vengeful, wrath filled God that only seeks to destroy. While God will exact justice on an unrepentant Christ rejecting world, He desires nothing more than to fellowship with those who love Him. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the parable of the talents and common misconceptions about God. In his study, you'll learn that by coming to God through faith in His Son, we learn each day how loving, caring, and merciful He truly is.
In the end times there are two separate judgements that'll take place. One being the Great White Throne Judgement, and the other is that of The Bema Seat. Interestingly enough, we learn that there are those who will get into Heaven as though they narrowly escaped the fire. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the attitude of those who seek salvation, but no reward. In his study, you'll learn how we as believers should have a desire to earn rewards from The One who did more for us than we ever could for The Kingdom.
While many of us are interested and even get excited about end times events, it's important we recognize the sheer horror that it'll be for an unbelieving world. Just as with the days of Noah, mankind will be caught off guard, even after several warnings. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the tragedy of those who've been warned repeatedly of God's wrath, yet choose to deny grace. In his study, you'll learn more about the clear signs of the second coming of Christ, many of which are already here.
What do the words of Jesus “no one can come to me unless The Father draws him” mean to you? Like many believers, chances are you can look back at your life before Christ and recognize the miracle of God's Spirit drawing you from your rebellious state. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, our attraction to Christ and His righteousness is a miracle in and of itself. You do need to make a decision, though – how are you going to respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit?
If we were to be perfectly honest, many of us have probably asked several times why God does certain things the way He does. Perhaps the more common of these is the way in which He dealt with Israel and the institutions that He put in place. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on how the Tabernacle not only depicted Christ, but also God's desire to draw near to man. In his study, you'll learn that while some of these things might seem confusing, they show a remarkable display of God's love and provision.
The Law of the Old Testament is interesting in that it has several different rules, regulations, and rituals for addressing sin. Perhaps more notable is the amount of steps the high priest had to go through in order to even enter the Tabernacle in the first place. However, as Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, out of all these regulations, not one of them allowed for man to dwell in God's presence. In his study, you'll learn how this is a depiction of Jesus as the only mediator between God and man.
The Tabernacle of the Old Testament is perhaps one of the most described items we read about in nearly all of Scripture. The more one goes into a deep study pertaining to each part of the Tabernacle, the more amazing the discoveries become. In today's message, Pastor Danny continues to explain the details of the Tabernacle and how they directly correlate to our Lord. In his study, you'll learn how each detail plays a role in depicting Christ as our High Priest, our Savior, and our God.
The Bible teaches us that the ordinances of the Old Testament were a “shadow of things to come.” This of course is speaking of the Law, the feast days, and even the Tabernacle design that was meticulously given to Moses for construction in the desert. As Pastor Danny will teach you in his message today, the legal system of Judaism consisted of signs, metaphors, and parables that point to Christ. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of how Christ is both the fulfillment and realization of the Old Testament.
Are you willing to confess that Jesus is your Savior? You may say yes, and that’s easy in the privacy of your own heart or when you’re with other believers, but will it hold ground if someone challenges you on it? In today’s message, Pastor Danny will tell you how important it is to take that stand! By admitting to yourself and to everyone around you that you’re a Christian, you’re untouchable by the enemy! He may do his best to knock you down, but he can’t take you away from Jesus!
There’s one road that leads to God, and ONLY one. This road is Jesus and the cross! You must lay your life down at the foot of that cross and turn away from your sins, accepting Christ as your only hope for Salvation. That’s it, and Pastor Danny will remind you today that this is an important and urgent decision! It doesn’t matter who you are or what your past looks like – EVERYONE can and needs to come to Jesus - it’s the only way to have a future with your Heavenly Father!
The law of God is love - that’s it. Pastor Danny will share in today's message that God’s request of His children is to love one another, caring and sharing the load of walking through this life. The restrictions He’s placed on you show His love too - God’s protecting you from falling into Satan’s traps. He has the right to do this, as He’s given you your life and has not even spared His own Son to save you! He gave you Jesus so that you could be free from your sin forever – free to love as He’s loved you!
A priest was a high ranking official in the Jewish culture, and was someone to look up to, admire, and follow. In today’s message, Pastor Danny tells you that there’s one even greater than the priest, even greater than kings! That person is Jesus, the Son of God, the ruler of Heaven and Earth! Jesus is above all and deserves the highest honor. It can be hard to imagine that there’s one greater than all, but if you don’t allow yourself to believe it, you’ll be missing out on an incredible relationship!
The Word of God is a DAILY source of nourishment – not just an occasional book you open or listen to someone teach on. Pastor Danny reminds you today to spend time in the Bible for yourself! Learn from Scripture on your own – you don't need someone to tell you what it says! The Holy Spirit will reveal the meaning of this great book to you if you ask Him to. The Bible is just like food, and it's even called daily bread – it feeds your heart and mind and gives you the strength to get through every situation!
The Peter that suffered and died by crucifixion for the sake of his Savior was a changed man from the naïve and weak man who denied knowing Jesus the night he was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, when he realized his failure, Peter resolved that he would not deny Christ again, even if it meant persecution or death. Ultimately he was tested to that degree and he counted it an honor to give his life in the name of Jesus.
Today Pastor Danny will remind you of the temptations to sin that Satan brought to Jesus after His 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. Satan tried to lure Jesus in 3 areas, and Pastor Danny will remind you that these temptations describe the sins you commit still today! Jesus was able to resist the temptations and come out the other side victorious, having clung to the promises of God found in the Bible! You too can have victory over temptation – immerse yourself in the Word, and use it as your weapon!
Have you achieved perfection yet? Of course not! As long as you walk in the flesh, you are going to deal with the sins of the flesh. But, as Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, this doesn’t mean you admit defeat and just allow Satan to walk all over you with temptation after temptation. You can live in victory. Through faith in the work Christ did on the cross you are made righteous in God’s sight, and He gives you the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort and help you resist a life of sin.
God set up a system of sacrifices that would atone for the Israelites sin long ago. This included an innocent animal being put to death in place of a person. Pastor Danny will share today that Jesus took the place of this sacrificial animal once and for all. He came to earth and lived a perfect life, never sinning or giving in to the temptations Satan tried to lure Him with. He was the picture of innocence, and He was put to death in your place! Jesus sacrifice covers your sins, if your willing to accept it.
You should take great pride in your relationship with Christ – and boast of His amazing love and grace in your life. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, the grace He has given you is beyond the scope of reason. You deserved to die for your rebellion and sin and God had every right to condemn you for your spiteful rejection of His design. Yet, He loved you so much that He made a way through Jesus, not only for you to receive mercy, but to be made a brother or sister with Christ.
Have you ever stopped and admired the grandeur of creation? Have you laid on your back and gazed at the stars, or paused to reflect on the beauty of a field of flowers? Take some time to do this soon! Remember how much time and effort God put into the world you live in, and how incredible and powerful He is! Pastor Danny will remind you today that God put great thought into you too! YOU are His creation, a creation He loves so much that He gave His Son to die for you, so that He could have a relationship with you!
There’s no reason to waste your energy accruing earthly treasures. These things quickly become distractions from your true purpose in this world. You may find yourself coveting the possessions of others, but as Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, you have a great inheritance coming. Together with Christ, you will inherit everything that God has created. What amazing grace! Not only does God withhold the judgment you deserve, but He gives you an equal share in what He gives His Son!
Pastor Danny today will remind you that you can't be good enough in God's sight on your own. Don't get discouraged – there's a solution! That fact is why God sent His Son to die for the sins every person has committed and will commit in the future! Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, was nailed to a cross, and endured complete separation from His Father. But then – He defeated death! He rose from the grave – He's your conquering Savior! Jesus is alive today, and you can accept the grace He's offering right now!
The writer of Hebrews spends time proving the validity of who Jesus is, and his assessment of your Savior will take you back into the Old Testament today! Pastor Danny will remind you that every book of the Bible points to Jesus, not just the New Testament. God had a plan to bring Salvation to a world darkened by sin even before He Created it! He knew what would happen, and He knew that no human being would be good enough. That's why He sent His Son – to save the Creation He loves!
The temple of the Old Covenant didn’t have any place to sit down. It was not a place of rest. The priests were required to work continuously in their effort to atone for the sins of the people. But, as Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, Christ brought all of that to an end. As He stated before breathing His last breath on the cross, “it is finished”, the Old Covenant was fulfilled once and for all in His sacrifice. Because of that, you can come to Him and find rest, no works are required.
Many in our culture will acknowledge that Jesus was a great man who made a big influence on culture for the last 2000 years, but that’s where they stop. They won’t acknowledge His divinity or His role in establishing and maintaining our New Covenant with God. As Pastor Danny begins our study of Hebrews, we are reminded of Jesus’ importance. Your salvation is entirely dependent on Him. No sacrifice. No works. Nothing you can do to earn it. It is entirely based on Jesus who intercedes on your behalf.
As Pastor Danny begins his study in Hebrews today, he'll remind you that there's a new covenant that you get to live under. Before Jesus came, everyone lived by the law of the Old Testament if they wanted to be considered righteous in God's sight. It was impossible to be perfect, though. Jesus is the only one who ever accomplished it – He lived the law perfectly, never once stepping out of line, and then He died the death of a sinner. His death covers you in grace if you choose to take it, making you perfect in God's sight!
We are reminded of the incredible mercy and grace God gives us. Imagine what Christ wen through because of our sin, yet He asked for God to forgive his murderers.
Have you been running from Jesus? Trying to blend in with the crowd but knowing all the while there's something missing from your soul? If that describes you today, it's time to come home! Jesus is waiting for you with open arms, ready to forgive your sins and wash you clean! Pastor Danny will remind you just how much your Savior loves you, enough to come to earth and die on a cross for your sins! Jesus will fill that emptiness inside of you with His grace and love and peace. What are you waiting for?
Grace is the most amazing thing, isn't it? Grace is undeserved favor. It's getting more blessings than you can imagine, when you've done absolutely nothing to deserve it! Pastor Danny will share with you today that the Apostle Paul began and ended his letters with this word – GRACE. That's the story of a Christian's life – it began with grace, Jesus dying on the cross for your sins. It will end with grace too – that blood that washed you clean continues to do so until the day you meet your Savior face to face!
God has a unique plan for each one of His followers and you are no exception, There is something that needs to be accomplished in this world that only you will be able to do because of how God made you. Discover what his purpose is for your life and then have the courage to step into that calling. It's worth it, every time.
What are you willing to give for the Kingdom of God? As Pastor Danny examines the Church in Crete, we see a community that took care of each other. When someone had a financial need, all they had to do was make it known and their brothers and sisters would take up an offering. If they were short on food, they would find a bag of groceries on their doorstep. This is what the Church should look like. Every good thing you have is an opportunity to give back to God, and you can do so by serving His people.
God's called each person to do something with the talents and resources He's provided. You're not meant to hoard your riches or hide your unique abilities away! Today, Pastor Danny will invite you to take a step toward sharing the Lord's resources with the world by simply giving! If nothing else, support the work of the church by giving to ministries that are making a difference. Be the hands and feet of Jesus by simply stepping into the work God has already prepared for you, no matter the size of it!
Doctrine is important and worth diligent examination and discussion within the Church. But, as Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, you need to be careful not to allow division to arise over matters that aren’t pertinent to your faith in Christ. Christ Himself commanded us to love each other. Next to loving Him, it’s the most important thing you can do as a believer. Too many churches have allowed petty disagreements to create rifts and distract them from their chief mission as followers of Christ.
When you confess your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, your wrongs are forever forgotten by God. Every sin is thrown farther than you can imagine, and in God's eyes, you're guilty of nothing. Pastor Danny tells you today that there's more than just forgiveness of sins at the cross – there's a complete transformation available too! Jesus can and will change you from the inside out, washing you clean with His blood and building a new life from a place of grace and love!
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is so powerful. As you observe at the world around you, it’s easy to look at certain people and assume they will never find Christ. Think of the Muslim extremist or a Buddhist monk, a die-hard atheist or even a Satanist. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, the inhabitants of Crete would have drawn the same assumptions. They were wicked pagans – yet the Gospel was taken to them and infiltrated their hearts, transforming them into Children of God.
The Gospel does not discriminate based on culture or background. It can cross borders and connect with the hearts of people on either side of any dividing line. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s study, the message you carry is a powerful, counter-cultural one. It took Saul, a persecutor of Christians and set him on a course towards becoming one of their most influential leaders. In the same way it can take any one of us and transform us from sinner to saint.
Before God spoke the world into existence, He knew the future. He knew humans would sin, and He knew He'd have to have an alternative. God was aware of the problems that were going to arise, and yet, He CHOSE to create you! In today's message, Pastor Danny will remind you that Jesus dying on the cross for your sins was the plan from the very beginning! God created you to be part of His Kingdom and to have eternal life with Him, and so He was willing to do whatever it took to give you that option!
As Pastor Danny finishes up in the book of 2 Timothy today, he'll introduce you to some of the people mentioned by Paul. One of these is Mark. A man who had abandoned Paul on the mission field. God wasn't done with him because of this though. He restored Mar and renewed the call on his life, giving him another chance to make an impact for the kingdom. You too may have walked away from your calling but God is not done with you yet. He is a God of restoration and He still has a plan for you.
The Church is fully capable of failing. We fail at upholding our duty to serve each other just as we fail to live lives that reflect the grace we’ve been by God. Gratefully, your salvation is not based on your performance, but, as Pastor Danny challenges you in today’s message, you should desire to do your absolute best to serve God as well as the people around you. Even if the Church fails you, you can stand up in the knowledge that God never fails you and He will give you the strength to persevere.
Sin has eternal consequences - whether it’s committed by a believer or an unbeliever. Those consequences are drastically different, but still, the believer is exhorted to live a life that glorifies God and builds His Kingdom. As Pastor Danny continues to lead us through 2nd Timothy, you will be reminded that anything that detracts from that mission robs you of the fullness of joy that Christ desires for you. Ultimately, you will stand before Him, and you want to hear the words “well done.”
Grace is what saved you from death. Grace came from Jesus when you didn't deserve it, and grace covers all that you'll do from today on. It's because Jesus died that you have grace, and why you can now share grace with others! In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds you that everything should begin and end with grace. Let what Jesus did for you on the cross motivate your behavior and your interactions with people you see every day. Show the world what a great change forgiveness makes!
Grace is what saved you from death. Grace came from Jesus when you didn't deserve it, and grace covers all that you'll do from today on. It's because Jesus died that you have grace, and why you can now share grace with others! In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds you that everything should begin and end with grace. Let what Jesus did for you on the cross motivate your behavior and your interactions with people you see every day. Show the world what a great change forgiveness makes!
The worldly disciplines of psychology, counseling and philosophy have attempted to “throw out the ‘bathwater’” of Biblical teaching while keeping some of the things that fit within their humanistic views of the mind and soul of man. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, everything in Scripture is God breathed and pure. It is all meant for His glory and your benefit. All truth that exists in our world can be backed up by the Word and if it contradicts it, then it is not really truth.
What better example do you have for how to live as a Christian than Christ Himself? Jesus was tempted just as you are. He endured more ridicule and rejection than anyone else ever will, and yet He NEVER altered His message. Jesus consistently spoke truth in love and pointed back to God in all He did. Even when it came time for Him to die, He submitted to His Father's plan. Pastor Danny will tell you in his message that Jesus is your model for life and your hope for eternity – turn to Him today!
Today Pastor Danny will be bringing up some controversial and painful subjects, areas of sin, and past trials. Don't be afraid to dive in to today's message – there's forgiveness and grace enough to cover everything! Every follower of Christ needs to deal with the tough subjects at some point, and dig into their own hearts to find the areas that need Christ's blood. Let your own past and current sins come before the Lord today, and leave them at the foot of the cross. God will remember them no more!
Many believers convince themselves that simply living a “good” life that holds to Christian values will be enough to spread the Gospel through the world. But, as Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, Timothy knew there was more to it than that. Not all of us are called to stand up before a crowd of people and present the message, but you are called to speak the truth of Jesus to the people you encounter. Whether it’s a stranger, a friend or a family member, actions alone won’t bring them to Christ.
Independence is something most children strive after at some point. This typically comes with a little rebellion, or sometimes, great rebellion! As you grew up you likely found you desired freedom from rules as well, but is that idea really Biblical? In today's message, Pastor Danny shares that it isn't. In fact, as a follower of Jesus, you're under authority all the time! God has authority over your life, and He's placed parents and church leaders over you as well to help guide you in your journey of faith!
Are you still in a child-like state as a believer? Is your life focused on serving self or on serving the Kingdom of God? The tasks He requires of you won’t be fun or easy. They most likely will require you to step out of your comfort zone and make some serious sacrifices. As Pastor Danny illustrates in today’s message, that’s what’s necessary as a follower of Christ. You have to move beyond the stuff that makes you feel good and step up into His greater purpose and calling on your life.
There are those in the Church who are not true followers. It can be hard to recognize these people, and often they may not even be aware of their own fallen nature. They may have placed their faith in something, but not Jesus. As Pastor Danny warns in today’s message, one clear sign of your salvation is a heart that longs to live a life that glorifies Christ and is useful to Him. If you can’t find that desire in your heart, then you most likely have not truly experienced heart-transforming salvation in Jesus.
Death is certainly a source of discouragement, especially when it's someone we love or someone who was taken too soon. But there's something to be encouraged about here – you know that if that person knew and followed Jesus, you'll see them again! Pastor Danny reminds you in today's message that there's great hope beyond this life! There's so much to look forward to when one day you meet your Savior face to face! Your loved ones will be waiting for you, and you'll spend eternity together in Jesus presence!
Death is certainly a source of discouragement, especially when it's someone we love or someone who was taken too soon. But there's something to be encouraged about here – you know that if that person knew and followed Jesus, you'll see them again! Pastor Danny reminds you in today's message that there's great hope beyond this life! There's so much to look forward to when one day you meet your Savior face to face! Your loved ones will be waiting for you, and you'll spend eternity together in Jesus presence!
Defeat brings with it discouragement, and discouragement can make you not want to try again. In today's message, Pastor Danny will encourage you instead! He'll remind you that encouraging one another is loving and necessary, especially in the body of Christ! Satan uses disappointment to pull people away from their loving and worthwhile Savior, so remind your brothers and sisters in Christ, your fellow warriors for the Kingdom, that they are loved and cherished and part of Jesus victory!
As hard as you might look in Scripture, you won’t find any of Jesus’ followers growing rich and successful because of their faith in Him – at least not in their earthly existence. As Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, your calling is not to a comfortable life, but the opposite. You have been called to the life of a servant. To sacrifice what you want for the sake of spreading the Gospel. Your hope doesn’t lie in the rewards of this life, but in the reward of standing before a proud Father in eternity.
The morals and values of our modern world look drastically different than they did just 30 years ago. Spend 15 minutes watching television (at your own risk) or browsing news articles online, and you may be shocked by what you encounter. Confusion abounds. Truth is seen as subjective to individual opinion and preference. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, it is in this new and frightening world that we are called to stand steadfast as a witness to the truth of Jesus Christ.
If our relationship with Christ has little or no influence on our lives, it brings into question whether we have truly experienced Him. His transformation goes beyond a simple inward renovation. As Pastor Danny continues to lead us through our study of Revelation, we are reminded of the importance of our witness in this lost world. We are rapidly approaching the cataclysmic events detailed in this book, and it is vital that our lives and words are a living testimony to the redemptive love of our Savior.
We live in a culture that has encouraged rampant self-indulgence. Pornography is readily available with only a few clicks and children are forming addictions earlier than ever. Drug addiction is being labeled an epidemic and is responsible for countless broken families and deaths. As Pastor Danny points out in today’s message, the world has lost all self-control. In this culture of selfishness, we can shine bright as we walk in the freedom that Christ offers to those who are born of His Spirit.
Are you focused on gaining and maintaining popularity or the approval of your peers? Or are you focused on pleasing God and pointing the world towards Him? When that’s your goal, you are bound to face resistance in a world that is bent against Christ. As Pastor Danny challenges us in today’s message, we need to be bold as we stand up for our Savior. Our lives should stand out in contrast to a world that has rebelled against the order and design of our Creator.
There’s a popular phrase that’s been passed around the Christian community that goes something like, “preach the Gospel, and when necessary, use words.” While it’s true that your actions and lifestyle are a reflection of the Gospel, and a vital part of demonstrating the grace and transforming power of God, as Pastor Danny reminds us in today’s message, we can’t share the Gospel without words. The world needs to hear the beautiful name of the one who’s secured our salvation.
God has a plan for your life and He’ll protect and enable you to carry it out. He won’t allow a single day to be cut short as long as you’re focused on following His will for your life. This doesn’t guarantee you a long life, but it does mean that your life will be meaningful and effective for Him. As Pastor Danny clarifies in today’s message, you do have the free will to choose your own way, outside of His purpose, and if you do, you’ll miss out on His greater plan and your life will be a waste.
You are called to be faithful in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the world around you. Unfortunately, you will experience rejection as you fulfill that calling. It’ll be discouraging and you’ll probably feel like you’re not making any difference, but, as Pastor Danny challenges us in today’s message, let your hope in Christ empower you to persevere. Whether they are ready to hear it or not, don’t hesitate to share the incredible love He’s given you with everyone you encounter.
The storms of life can be devastating and mysterious. Sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere. You feel like you’re on top of the world one day, just to be completely blindsided the next. As believers, we know that God works all things together for our good, but even in hindsight its often hard to discern the benefit of many of those storms. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, you can’t expect to understand everything in this life, but you can trust the One who is greater than the mystery.
Not every adversity you face is a means of chastisement from God. We live in a fallen world, and we have a real enemy who is actively seeking our destruction. In today’s message, Pastor Danny will remind us that while it pains God greatly to watch His Creation struggle, He gave us free will and He allows these hardships and temptations as an opportunity to either choose Him or choose rebellion. Often times He uses those very trials to expose our weakness and remind us of our need for Him.
Much of the world is divided in their position over Israel. Even our own country is split on whether or not we should stand with this nation that has been at the center of God’s story through the ages. As Pastor Danny continues our study of the book of Revelation in today’s message, we see a world that could easily shift towards the scenario that we encounter in this chapter. While this may be frightening, if you are in Christ, you can stand steadfast in your hope, knowing the bright future He has for His Church.
Our God is a merciful God. He hates sin and His heart breaks over every soul that chooses to reject His extension of grace through His Son, Jesus Christ. As Pastor Danny will remind you in today’s message, Christ could return at any time and cut off all those that refuse to repent, but instead He tarries, allowing more time for the world that He loves to come to Him. Even after His second coming, though He has every right to withhold His grace, He will accept and redeem those that turn to Him.
In the age of industrialized war, the scope of carnage we’ve seen as a result of World Wars and the constant devastation that terrorism has inflicted through our world is both disgusting and heartbreaking. It’s the opposite of what God desired for His Creation. As Pastor Danny warns in today’s message, as bad as things have been, as the end nears, they are only going to get worse. The good news is, if you are in Christ, He will call you to your eternal home and spare you from that time of tribulation.
Your prayers are like incense to your Father in Heaven. They are like a sweet smelling fragrance to Him, and He loves to fulfill your requests and petitions. Often times, however, we feel like God is either ignoring our prayers or just outright denying them. As Pastor Danny continues our exploration of the book of Revelation, we are reminded of how important our prayers are to God. He cherishes them, and as we read in today’s passage, God will ultimately fulfill every request that fits within His will.
The book of Revelation reveals as much about God’s judgment as it does about His mercy and grace. To a world that wants to experience the pleasure of sin, but isn’t willing to take the consequences, this book may sound cruel. But, as Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, the very fact that God hasn’t brought judgment on us is evidence of His patience and compassion. He longs for every man and woman, including you, to come into His redemption, and He has already given us more time than we deserve.
The life of an End-times ready believer is one of continuous preparation and alertness. Scripture tells us that Jesus will come like a “thief in the night”. We can probe the words of Revelation, looking for clues, but even with a comprehensive understanding, we still can’t know precisely when our Savior will return. All we can do, as Pastor Danny encourages us in today’s message, is make sure our lives are focused on preparing ourselves and those around us for that glorious day.
Through the years, there has been much confusion amongst believers over the prophecy contained in the book of Revelation. One commentator or pastor can have a completely different understanding of the timeline, events and locations than another. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, this subject should not cause division in the Church. We need to approach it with a desire not only to find truth, but to love each other and keep unity with each other in Christ through our disagreements.
If only we had the heart of Paul. It may seem impossible, but when we abandon our old nature and allow Christ to transform us, it can be a reality. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, Paul’s heart was so focused on glorifying God that he forfeited his own goals and desires if they didn’t align with his mission to spread the Gospel. There was nothing special about him – it was God who enabled him because he died to his selfless nature and submitted himself fully to His will.
The church at Laodicea might sound familiar to us in the American church. Many of us are very comfortable. We love God and we love our religion - It’s a part of who we are. But, many of us have lost our passion for Christ. We are stuck in the routine and we rarely step outside of our comfort zones. As Pastor Danny explains in today’s message, this place of complacency disgusts God. He wants more for us than mediocrity and half-heartedness. He wants us all in.
We like to try to carry on under our own strength, by the light of our own reason, but we inevitably find ourselves failing and exhausted. As Pastor Danny encourages us in today’s message, our all-knowing, all-powerful Father in Heaven has a will and purpose for us. You simply need to take the time to listen, and then act upon His guidance, and He will lead you down a road that will be full of spiritual and eternal success. It will not be easy, but it will all be worth hearing Him say, “Well done.”
Paul’s conversion is such an encouragement to us as believers. He went from a persecutor of Christians to one of the most effectively used evangelists of all time. Not only was he instrumental in many face to face conversions, but to millions of people in the time since. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, when we experience hardship at the hands of the world, we need to remember to love them and reflect the love of Christ, because God can transform even the hardest hearts.
When Christ encountered people who He knew were sinful, how did He treat them? In the Church we often are afraid to act when it comes to sin. We’d rather ignore its existence or avoid the sinner all together. Gratefully, Christ didn’t take this approach. As Pastor Danny continues to lead us through the book of Revelation, we are reminded that Jesus was willing to come surround Himself with sinners of all sorts. He didn’t skirt around this issue, and He didn’t condemn – He offered us freedom.
The good news of the Gospel isn’t only for people who have faithfully committed decades of their life to Christ. Even with all that time invested in their faith, their status in God’s eyes is no better than the person who was redeemed only 5 minutes ago. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, even if you feel like you’re far from God and there’s no way you can draw close to Him, He is waiting and ready for you. He longs to embrace your penitent heart and cover your sin in the blood of Christ.
The world holds up romantic love as the ultimate goal for every human being. If you can just find “the one” your life will be complete. God gave us that desire and it’s not a bad thing, but our movies and books all tend to paint the same deceptive picture, and the reality is that even the most perfect marriage can’t fill the emptiness we each have inside of us. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, only a right relationship with God can bring that wholeness that we all desire.
God is a God of the details as much as He’s the God of the universe. He cares about even the smallest compromises we make when it comes to sin. As Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, this means we have to be careful who we’re hanging out with. It’s not that you should avoid unbelievers - those relationships offer great opportunities to demonstrate God’s healing love and grace. But, you do need to make sure you aren’t allowing yourself to be led astray by ungodly council.
Are you ashamed of the Gospel? Do the people in your workplace, neighborhood or family know that you are a believer? It’s sad how many Christians hide their faith from the world around them. They may not deny it outright, but they’ll avoid the subject as much as possible. As Pastor Danny will challenge us in today’s message, it’s time to start living boldly for our Savior. Don’t be afraid. Be courageous and get out there. He will be with you every step of the way and you won’t believe what He can do.
Suffering is a necessary part of life in this fallen world. People are often lumped into two groups when it comes to trials: those that fight, and those that run away at the first sight of adversity. As Pastor Danny will challenge us in today’s message, we can’t always run and hide when we confront hardship. It’s part of our race as Christ-followers. Those moments of difficulty offer us the opportunity to grow in our faith as we encounter our own weakness and realize that we can’t do this alone.
Peter failed big time. He thought he was stronger than he really was, and he found himself on the bottom end of failure, knowing that he had broken his promise to Jesus. As Pastor Danny will encourage us in today’s message, when we fall, it doesn’t mean we have to stay down. Jesus knew Peter would fail, but He didn’t love him any less. He knew that Peter couldn’t do it on his own, and that’s what He wanted him to learn. We can’t do this alone either, but Jesus is ready and waiting to carry us through.
Many people spend all their time and energy on trying to be successful in this life. Whether that’s by working long hours to accrue as much material wealth as possible, or perhaps on the other end of the spectrum, shirking responsibilities in order to experience everything this world has to offer before they leave it. Many of us fall somewhere in between. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, the life of a believer needs to be focused on living for the eternal things of God.
What price have you had to pay for the Gospel? Many of us would be hard pressed to name any real negative impact our faith has had on our quality of life. That is a blessing we can be thankful for, but as Pastor Danny will remind us in today’s message, we need to be willing to give it all for Christ. He gave everything for us to become part of His family, and if we are truly following Him wholeheartedly, we can expect to face persecution at some point. Will we stand firm in our faith or crumble in fear?
Sadly, much of the Church has lost focus on its first love and turned its attention to buildings, programming and disagreements over doctrine. It’s a sad state that we’re in. As Pastor Danny will challenge us in today’s message, we need to return to our first love. Jesus Christ died so we could be free from the oppression and division produced by sin. Yet, we’ve allowed that very divisiveness to enter into our spiritual family and split us up, drawing our focus away from our Savior.
The Gospel is for all people. Jesus’ final words to His disciples before ascending to Heaven were to “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel…” The only problem is, this brings diversity into the Church, and whenever people from different cultural backgrounds come together, there’s bound to be some conflict. As Pastor Danny will encourage us in today’s message, while diversity in the Church presents a challenge, it’s nothing that the unifying love of Christ can’t overcome.
Salvation is a free gift, but it does come with a cost. You will experience persecution because of your faith in Christ. It may be as harmless as a few cruel words here and there, or, as has happened to thousands of believers through the years, it may even cost you your life. But, as Pastor Danny will encourage us in today’s message, as painful as this life can be, you can rejoice in knowing the promise you have in Christ. You will live with Him for eternity in a new body, free of pain and persecution.
Many of us find the book of Revelation intimidating… even frightening. The images and events that John saw in his vision are hard to decipher and they may not seem to offer much by way of application. But, in today’s message, Pastor Danny will encourage you to approach this book with boldness and optimism, not fear. God didn’t give us this book to instill anxiety, but instead hope. Ultimately it’s not a story of destruction but of the reunion of a Bride and Groom.
Many people today prefer to ignore restrictive or intolerable parts of scripture. They blame preachers and Christian leadership for taking them out of context and misinterpreting their meaning for the modern world. They want to take all the warm fuzzy stuff about God's love but they don't want His righteousness or justice. As Pastor Danny will remind you in today's message, to reject any one aspect of who God is to reject God altogether and choose eternal separation from Him.
As Paul sailed for Rome, as a prisoner on an ancient grain ship, he encountered a life threatening storm. As Pastor Danny examines the account of this journey in today’s message, he will remind you that not all the storms of life are unavoidable. Certainly God allows some of those storms as an opportunity for you to grow in your faith, but many storms are a direct result of our own rebellion. If you simply would follow the guidance that God gives you, you could have avoided them altogether.
Much of the world lives as though this short life is all there is. This mindset is exemplified in the popular saying: “You only live once”. Some people take this approach and try to extend their life by whatever means possible, while others try to fill their time with as much pleasure as they can. As Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, as a follower of Jesus, you know there is more than just this physical world. The choices you make now have spiritual and eternal consequences.
God hates sin and because He is just, He can’t allow it to go unpunished. Yet, as Pastor Danny will explain in today’s message, even the worst of sinners – men and women that have committed horrific acts of violence or abuse against others – are loved by God. He desires to turn them around, just like Paul, the former persecutor and murderer of Christians. How would your life change if you started looking at the world with the extreme grace and compassion that God has for us?
As a Christian there was a moment in time that you heard the Holy Spirit speak to your heart, and you made the decision to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. The sad truth is many times people come to the point of praying a prayer to receive Jesus but their life remains unchanged. Today, Pastor Danny will be explaining to you how the moment of salvation is just the beginning. The Holy Spirit wants to continue a work within you! Purpose to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and don't quench Him.
As Pastor Danny continues his teaching series through the book of Acts, he'll be challenging you to step out in faith and trust that God will provide for you as you do His will. The Apostle Paul was commissioned to preach the Gospel to gentile kings and leaders, and because he obeyed God, He was provided for the entire time. It has been said that where God guides, God provides. You can get yourself into trouble when you try to carry out your own will, and expect God to bless it.
Our culture is obsessed with outward appearances. You're taught at a young age that your looks are extremely important, perhaps even more important than what's going on in your heart and soul. Today, Pastor Danny will be reminding you that God is looking right into your heart! Jesus isn't impressed with how you appear outwardly, and He gets especially upset if you play the hypocrite. God doesn't want vain rituals from you, He wants an intimate relationship with you that results in a change of character.
Did you know that if you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are considered blessed? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that you are blessed if you suffer for the will of The Lord. Often times, if you are following God, and suffering comes; you don't feel very blessed. You probably are wondering what you have done wrong, or that you should give up. However, when suffering for Christ comes, you are blessed. You should rejoice, because suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope!
Did you know, that sometimes you can be wrong in trying to dissuade a Christian friend from a path that will lead to godly suffering? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that the Apostle Paul's friends, knew that he would suffer and potentially die if he carried out his mission. Even though it can be hard to see your Christian friends move to locations you feel are going to bring about suffering; you have to let them move toward the areas where they feel Christ is calling them to go.
Did you know that God chose you before He laid the foundations of the world? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that God has a specific plan for your life, and He prepared it in advance. There is a specific work God has called and appointed you to do. His desire, is for you to bear much fruit within the abilities He's given you, for His glory and Kingdom. This should give you a relief, knowing that He has prepared appointed work for you, and that He is present to help you fulfill it through Him.
Who is held most accountable for teaching God's Word to children? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that the parents, are held most accountable for teaching the Word of The Lord. Often times people think, it's the pastor, Sunday school teacher, or youth pastor's job. However, it's the parents responsibility in teaching their children in the ways of The Lord. God's Word, should be the very fabric of your family life. Teach your kids any chance you have, the ways and Word of The Lord!
Did you know there are three aspects to the ministry of the Holy Spirit? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that the Holy Spirit ministers by: drawing you to Christ, dwelling inside of you--leading you to repentance and receiving Christ as Lord, and that He comes upon you through baptism. Once you have received Christ as Lord, and have been baptized; it's important to keep being filled by the Holy Spirit. The ways to be filled by the Holy Spirit, are by staying in God's Word and prayer.
Do you know what it's like to develop a callus? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that when callus' are first being formed, they're painful and extremely sensitive. However, over time, the callus becomes hardened. A callus, is what happens, if you avoid the Heavenly Father's calling to receive through the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ as Lord. At first you are convicted and sensitive to His Spirit, but overtime, your heart becomes hard. Don't let your heart become hard, receive Jesus as Lord!
What vows have you given to The Lord, and are they being kept? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches the importance of having and keeping Biblical vows. Tithing, is one Biblical vow, that all Christians should keep. Tithing a tenth of your income is a Biblical discipline, because a tenth represents the whole. When you tithe at least a tenth, you are saying to The Lord, “it's all yours.” Without God, you would have nothing, and when you tithe, it's recognizing where your provision comes from.
Do you have godly mentors you can turn to, when you're in a crisis? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches the powerful influence a godly mentor can have. If you feel like you are in a crisis, and not sure where to turn; turn to The Lord, and see where He directs you. When God opens doors for you, walk through them and persevere until He directs you somewhere else. Godly wisdom, brings comfort to those who are seeking, and may you grow to be someone who gives godly wisdom too!
Just because someone is smart, does not mean they are wise. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that there have been many smart and scholarly people, that have lacked the gift of wisdom. Pastor Danny teaches that God will gift you with wisdom, and to ask Him for it. He also teaches, that there is not a book in any other religion that is like the Word of God. The Bible reveals the wisdom of God, and shows the multitude of prophesies that have been fulfilled through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Do you remember the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches just how far from the truth that saying really is. Words, as maybe you have experienced, can hurt and can cut deep wounds within our hearts. The Bible says, the power of life and death, is in the tongue. The Apostle Paul when on his mission to preach the gospel, got beat up many times with words. Remember, to use your words to bring life to others!
Do you sometimes wonder if the incredible stories you read in the Bible, can happen within your life as well? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches that the same God that parted the red sea, opened prison gates, and shook the foundations of a meeting place; is the same God that goes before everything you do as well. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is overflowing with grace, mercy, and compassion. You can place your trust in Him, who never changes!
Do you feel like you have been thrown into a lion's den? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches through the example of Daniel's life, that something powerful happens when we encounter trials with prayer and worship. When Daniel knew he would be thrown into the lion's den, he went to the Lord with prayer and thanksgiving. Sometimes it can be hard to praise, when you feel like you're in the storm. However, if you'll continue to offer up your praise and worship to God, you will see His power unfold.
God desires for His children to live in peace and unity! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that as Christians, we need to work hard to live peacefully with each other. Peace and unity, starts within the home. Wives need to be submissive to their husbands, as their husbands are submissive to The Lord. Submission, should be out of the love one has received. Sometimes we need to set Christ's example, and agree with our spouses to keep the peace. We all, need to work towards unity.
In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that after much debate taking place in the book of Acts about the gospel, they got it right. The gospel is the good news, that one simply needs to repent, believe in Jesus, confess Him as Lord, and they will be saved. Anything added to this, is a violation to the gospel of The Lord. No amount of works, religious tradition, or church attendance will guarantee salvation. The gospel is to repent and believe in our Savior, Jesus Christ!
The worst thing a Christian can do for the Kingdom of God, and for their own walk, is quit. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us the importance of not giving up in our walk with The Lord. If we truly want to see the ultimate fruit of the calling in our lives for the Kingdom of God, we can't quit. We need to stay constantly pursuing The Lord, and the plans He has for us. Stay consistent in serving the House of The Lord. Often it's when we are serving, that God confirms our gifting and calling.
We are God's handiwork! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that sometimes the directions of our lives change, because of the work God has prepared in advance for us to do. God has created us in Christ, to do good works. He has specifically prepared these good works for us, before we were even born. Therefore, God shapes and molds us over time, and gives us godly desires that will serve Him and His Kingdom purposes. Press in and listen to the Holy Spirit's leading in your life!
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us the importance of not storing our treasure here on earth. When we store our treasure here on earth, it quickly erodes away. However, when we store our treasure in Heaven, it's ever-lasting. Therefore we should put our investments towards the things that further the message of the gospel and God's Kingdom work. We should be a church who is generous, and gives to what advances the Kingdom.
Healthy sheep, naturally reproduce! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that one of the signs that show a church is healthy, is if its people make disciples. As Christians, we need to be both hearers and doers of God's Word. Healthy Christians, are doing what the Word of God says, not just listening to it. If we are only listening, we are deceiving ourselves. We need to be hearers and doers, so we can make disciples!
God does not show favoritism to His children! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that no matter how far or near we think we are to The Lord, as long as we turn to Him, we will be received. Sometimes we see favoritism in our world, and think that maybe Heaven will be filled with those whom we think are favored, or who look just like us. However, this is not true. In God's Kingdom, there is diversity and harmony. God offers His grace to anyone, who turns to Him.
We are under a new covenant! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that under the old covenantal law, people would have to worry about certain food, and whether or not it was considered “clean.” However, in Christ we are all under a new covenant, and do not need to worry about being defiled by what goes into our mouths. Christ says it's what comes out of the mouth that defiles a person, because it flows out from the heart. God is concerned about the overall condition of our hearts.
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of The Lord. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us how to understand the will of God. All Christians, are not to be conformed to this world, but are to renew their minds with God's Word. When we renew our minds by being in His Word, we are able to properly discern His will for our lives. To do the will of God, is to strengthen our faith. Strengthening our faith comes by hearing, and being in God's Word. Spend time, in His Word this week!
If you want to see the miraculous, step out of the boat! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us, about our strengthening our faith. Often times we don't see miracles in our lives, because we of our lack of belief, and distrust in The Lord. When Jesus tells us through His Holy Spirit, to step out in faith, we need to step out. If we continue to stay in our boats of what we think is safety or security in our lives, we will miss the opportunity for the miraculous. Be willing, to step out of the boat!
Do you make room within your life, that allows God to transform your life? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that God is in the business of transformation. Salvation from Hell, is not the only thing God desires. He desires for us to be transformed in the image of His Son. Transformation takes time, and is a process that takes cooperation. When we give The Lord time within our day that is devoted to Him, He will transform us. When we read His Word, pray, and fellowship with others; we are transformed!
Did you know that God's plan, is for you to be conformed more and more into His image? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us on the life of the Apostle Paul. God knew before Paul every became an Apostle, that he would be conformed to the image of His Son Jesus. This is God's desire for all of us. He desires that each and every one of us, would be saved by His grace and through His Son Jesus. He desires that by knowing Him, we would grow to maturity, and become like Him.
If we aren't experiencing God, it could be because we aren't really searching for Him. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that God's Word, says that those who desire to know God, will find Him. Those who search to know The Lord like they would hidden treasure, will find Him. When we call out to The Lord for insight, He will give it to us; we just need to be willing to ask Him for it. If we aren't experiencing God, and if we aren't finding the Truth we seek; are we really searching for Him?
One of the marks that shows that a Christian is truly saved, is to be led by the Spirit. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that without faith, it's impossible to please God. Sometimes in life, we are not going to have all the answers. We as Christians, need to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and lean not on our own understanding, but on God's. The Lord knows what He is doing in our lives. We need to put our faith in Him, and be led by His spirit. He will make our paths straight!
A saved people, long for another place in which God dwells. In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that in every single one of us, God has placed the longing for eternity in our hearts. All of creation, has the knowledge of something more, and knows that death is not the end. Those who are saved, don't place all of their sights on this earth, but in the Kingdom of God to come. God has prepared a place for all who call on Him. He has given us as Christians, a longing for where He comes and dwells.
Only God, can bring life out of death! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that not only can God bring to life the physical realm, but also to the spiritual. When God has Moses, throw dust into the air; He turns it into gnats. Then Pharaoh's magicians turn and say “this must be from the finger of God!” Only God can transform death into life. All of us were dead in our sins, and came to be made alive only by His Son, Jesus. Spend some time today, thanking Him for what He has done!
God works all things out, according to His purpose! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that sometimes perplexing situations happen that we don't understand. However, God is sovereign in every detail of our lives. Sometimes we need a renewal of faith, and to remember that He's in control. We don't always have to know all the answers as to why things are how they are. Sometimes we need to pray and ask God for a renewal of faith, and to trust in our Savior, who has overcome the world!
Standing for God's Truth, will get much harder! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us about the realities of persecution through the book of Acts. Anyone who calls upon the name of The Lord, Jesus Christ, will receive some form of persecution. To be a Christian, is to proclaim the truth of God's Word, to the world. As time progresses, standing for the Truth, will become harder. However, Jesus is always with us, providing the strength and boldness we need to share Him with others.
Pick up your cross daily! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that it is a greater challenge in a sense, to live for Christ, than it is to die for Christ. When we live for Christ, we have to daily decide whether or not, we are going to follow Him. Every day, we need to present ourselves as living sacrifices to God, and put ourselves on the altar to Him and His will for our lives. Being a living sacrifice is not easy, but it is worth the life that it brings. Those who live for Christ, will have life abundantly.
Are you willing to die for your faith? In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us through the book of Acts on persecution. In many areas throughout the world, there are Christians that are being persecuted and dying for their faith in Christ. As Christians, we need to be willing to die for our faith, because Christ was willing to die for us. Although it's unlikely that we'll be beheaded for our faith, we do need to daily carry our cross for Christ. Pray this week, for those who are being heavily persecuted.
God’s Word is amazing. All Scripture is God breathed, and it is not just our instruction book for life, but is also The Lord’s love letter to His people. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages us to partake of our daily break by digging deep into Scripture. As we do, God will speak directly to us to give us the wisdom we need. The Bible is like a lamp on a dark trail showing the way. Scripture is also needed to fight the daily battles we face against an enemy who never tires of opposing God’s people.
Are you a manager in charge of many people? Are you a pastor of a church and overwhelmed by the huge responsibilities you face? In today’s message, Pastor Danny teaches us that the Bible instructs those in Godly leadership to delegate their responsibilities. Micromanaging people is not only unbiblical but trying to maintain control is always motivated by fear. The Lord models for us what it looks like to delegate responsibility. He has given His people the immense task of sharing the Gospel around the world.
Religion is the opposite of faith. Religion says that we must do certain things and follow certain rules to be right with God. In other words, religion says that man can somehow earn a relationship with The Lord. However, the Bible says that there is nothing that we can do in our own strength to be saved. The only way to heaven is by faith in Jesus Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Danny exposes to folly of religiosity. He points out that followers of Jesus do not obey a set of rules. Instead, Christians obey the Spirit’s leading out of a relationship with God.
When Jesus walked the earth, He was love personified. The Lord always treated people with respect and kindness. He dined with sinners and loved the outcasts. The Lord also spoke hard truths because love speaks the truth. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages us to do as our Master did by treating others with love and kindness. As we show God’s love to the world, they will recognize that we belong to Jesus and will be drawn to experience the same love that changed us from the inside out.
The Bible says over and over to not be afraid. By this we can ascertain that fear is a normal emotion that we all will wrestle with from time to time. However, God commands us to be led by faith not fear. In today’s message, Pastor Danny teaches us that the opposite of fear is faith. Though we may be afraid, by faith we must step out to share the Good News of Jesus Christ knowing that God is empowering us to do His work just as He was with all the saints who have come before us.
Nothing could stop Paul from preaching the Gospel. He experienced persecution, famine, beatings, imprisonment, and all other kinds of hardship. However, his zeal to spread the news that faith alone in Jesus Christ brings salvation could not be quenched until his final breath. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages us to be faithful to share the Gospel message and to not let fear or inadequacies stop us from opening our mouths. The Spirit promises to help us when we step out in faith to speak the truth.
God does not show favoritism to His children! In today's message from Pastor Danny, he teaches us that no matter how far or near we think we are to The Lord, as long as we turn to Him, we will be received. Sometimes we see favoritism in our world, and think that maybe Heaven will be filled with those whom we think are favored, or who look just like us. However, this is not true. In God's Kingdom, there is diversity and harmony. God offers His grace to anyone, who turns to Him.
The book of Acts opens when a powerful scene. The disciples are huddled together in an upper room of a house praying in one accord. Suddenly, the promised Holy Spirit descends upon them from heaven. Then, the Apostle Peter preaches a message that adds thousands to the church in one day. In today’s message, Pastor Danny teaches us that the Holy Spirit is what empowered the first century church to do the work of the ministry. We too need the Spirit to indwell us and give us power from on high to fulfill our God-given mission on earth.
What happens if you remain prideful in your ways, refusing to praise God for all He has given you? In today's message, Pastor Danny shares some stories of prideful individuals found in the Bible and the consequences they ultimately faced in today's message. There is good news for the prideful; anyone can choose to humble themselves and find the blessing of God. We serve an all-powerful God who opposes the proud, don't you think it would be wise to exercise humility to the provider of all?
As Israel’s leader, Joshua, prepared to step down, he gave a farewell address. As he spoke, Joshua reminded Israel of all the miraculous things God had done for them to deliver them out of slavery in Egypt and defeat their enemies in the Promised Land. Joshua also sternly warned the people to be faithful to the One True God and to not be tempted to bow down to foreign gods. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages us to remember the things that the Lord has done us so that our faith and resolve might be strengthened.
From the very beginning, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” The Lord created us to be in the company of others and to fellowship with one another. In today’s message, Pastor Danny warns us of the dangers of trying to navigate life on our own. When we are alone, we are like a lone sheep that Satan is more than ready to destroy and devour. However, if we make it a point to be in the company of other believers, we find safety. God’s people are our strength when we are weak, and they hold us accountable to The Lord.
As Israel began populating the Promised Land, God instructed His people to set up six cities of refuge around the nation. This was a place that someone could go if they had sinned and needed safety. In today’s message, Pastor Danny teaches us that Jesus is our city of refuge. All of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. However, if we put our faith in Jesus to cleanse us of our sins, He will save us from the wrath of God that is to come. We take refuge in Christ, and like a harbor in a storm, we are safe in His protection.
One of the oldest tricks of the enemy is to get us to doubt God’s Word. Satan whispers in our ear like he did with Eve these four fateful words: “Did God really say…?” In today’s message, Pastor Danny admonishes us to never compromise on following The Lord’s instructions in His Word. When God says no, He means no. Abba Father gives us commandments out of His great love for us. When we disobey Him, we not only compromise our unpolluted fellowship with God, but we also set ourselves up for painful consequences.
In this life, we all will experience difficult times. Sometimes we refer to these seasons as “wilderness” or “desert” times. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages us to do what Jesus did when He was driven into the wilderness during His time of testing: rely on the Father and His Word. Father God will give us what we need we are spiritually hungry and thirsty. Pastor Danny also points out that in order to have fellowship with the Father, we must have a relationship with Jesus Christ by faith through grace.
As we get older, our physical strength wanes. However, we also mature in faith and grow stronger in the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Danny encourages the aged and the weak to be strong in the Lord by looking to Joshua, the general of Israel, to encourage us. Joshua revealed that he was stronger as an eighty-year-old man than he was at forty. The reason is because Joshua’s prayer life and faith in God’s provision had increased steadily throughout the years. As his faith grew, his effectiveness also increased.
When Israel was finally preparing to go over to the Promised Land, they faced almost unbelievable challenges. In today’s message, Pastor Danny teaches us that God’s people had to go to war with armies of literal giants. These hulks were so tall that the Bible says that Israel felt like grasshoppers, not men, in their presence. However, through Joshua’s leadership and faith, Israel was able to defeat their foes. The Lord was with Israel as He had always been. When we have faith in God to deliver us, He will do as He promises.
Although Scripture clearly states that the world will hate us because it first hated Jesus, we somehow still get caught off guard. However, how we respond to the hatred of others makes all the difference in the world when it comes to our witness. In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds us that when we take a bold stand for Christ, opposition and resentment are to be expected. In our study, we learn that our best defense against this hatred is none other than the Sword of The Spirit, God's written Word.
Many of us have probably heard the common argument against the Bible that God ordains genocide and mass murder. More often than not, these arguments are based off of Israel's conquest for the promised land in which God commanded them to destroy the Canaanites. However, as Pastor Danny teaches us in today's message, this was God's judgement against an unrepentant people. In our study, we learn that while this might seem harsh, God's patience towards those who refuse to repent has a limit.
Many of us can probably look back at countless times in which we blatantly ignored the wise advice or warnings of others. When it comes to the warnings found in God's Word regarding sin, we often times treat them just as we would our friends or elders. In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds us of the fundamental reason as to why we do this, our sinful nature. In our study, we learn the importance of adhering to God's warnings with everything we have and to love the light, rather than darkness.
Many of us are guilty of being stubborn when it comes to the guidance of God's Spirit in our lives. Whether it's a pet sin or a call to move in a different direction in life, we all struggle with the inward battle of the flesh when it comes to obedience. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the obedience of Joshua, who's success for entering the promised land counted on it. In our study, we learn the importance of submitting to The Lord daily if we have any hopes of successfully serving in His Kingdom.
Some of us may have heard of Jim Elliot who so wisely said that “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” The unfortunate reality of mankind is that many of us tend to forget that everything in this life will perish, including our own lives. In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds us that the best things we can do in this life, is forfeit everything we have for Jesus. In our study, we learn that the more we so willingly give up, the more we'll be rewarded for all of eternity.
Perhaps the biggest tragedy that each and every believer faces is none other than a lack of faith regarding God's promises. From spiritual blessings, liberation from sin or otherwise, God has so much in store for us that many of us never step out in faith for. In today's message, Pastor Danny reminds us that as believers in Christ, each and every one of us is a part of God's plan. In our study, we learn that in order for us to take part in the miraculous works of God, all we have to do is simply step out in faith.
Whenever we read a book or watch a movie, there's often minor details that we tend to miss no matter how focused we are. When it comes to the Bible, there are countless discoveries patiently waiting for those who diligently read God's Word repeatedly. In today's message, Pastor Danny gives us further insight into the life of Rahab from a perspective that many of us probably haven't considered. In our study, we learn just how courageous her faith truly was, choosing to believe in a society that otherwise rejected The God of Israel.
Many of us have a terrible habit of focusing on the negative, rather than the positive when it comes to measuring the faith of others. In some cases, we can even end up focusing on a person's actions before they even came to Christ instead of moving forward. In today's message, Pastor Danny reflects on the faith of Rahab, who's former lifestyle was definitely less than favorable. In our study, we're reminded that no matter what our past might be, we're simply called to live out our faith in both confession and acts of righteousness.