When something goes wrong in the world, we tend to look for someone to blame, like the other side of the political line, corrupt businesses, or the education system. But Pastor J.D. reveals that the blame doesn’t lie with one political party or system; it’s in all of us. It’s part of our series called Mystery and Clarity.…

Shakespeare was right when he wrote, “All the World’s a Stage.” And even though we’re not the lead actors of this particular play, we still have an essential role! Pastor J.D. reveals our role in God’s plan as he continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity.By J.D. Greear Ministries

Prayer is a personal and intimate privilege in the life of every believer. But is there a way we can add power to our prayers? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he continues our study of Ephesians called, Mystery and Clarity. We’re learning how to obtain clarity and power to fuel our prayer lives!…

A lot of us spend our lives trying to earn God’s approval. We’re plagued by guilt when we miss church or fall back into an old sin, and we feel like we have to make it up to God. But Pastor J.D. reveals that salvation doesn’t work that way! It’s part of our series called, Mystery and Clarity.By J.D. Greear Ministries

When considering adoption, there are many costs and factors to take into account, but throughout Scripture, God repeatedly shows us he is willing to do whatever it takes to make us his children! As he continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. shows us the lengths that God went to in order to make us his own.…

As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity, he’s teaching from Acts 18 to 20 to help us understand the historical context for Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. Through the story of this ancient city, we’re discovering the amazing things we can accomplish when we follow God’s leading.…

When we first give our lives to Christ, most of us are excited for this new adventure with God. We want to learn more, do more, and grow more! But then, the excitement fades, and our faith becomes part of the routine. We might even feel bored with our faith. But it’s not supposed to be that way! As he kicks off our new series called Mystery and Cla…

As Christians, we know that the blood of Jesus has completely washed away all our sins. And sometimes when we hear that, we might start thinking of God’s grace as a “get out of jail free card.” But Pastor J.D. reminds us that being forgiven and justified before God, doesn’t mean we won’t still face consequences for our actions here on earth. It’s t…

As believers, we know that, through the blood of Jesus, all of our sins have been completely forgiven. And yet, we still suffer the consequences for our mistakes. Why is that? Pastor J.D. tackles that question as he continues our series called, Freedom in the In-Between.By J.D. Greear Ministries

As we continue our series called, “Freedom in the In-Between,” Pastor J.D. is talking about a subject that comes up a lot: love. What does genuine Christian love actually look like, and how do we live it out? We’re diving into those questions as we continue our study in Galatians 5:25-6:18.By J.D. Greear Ministries

Jesus said that the world would know we are his disciples by our love. As believers, our love for each other and for the world ought to set us apart from any other group. So what does Christian love actually look like, and how do we start to live it out? Pastor J.D. answers those questions as he continues our series called, Freedom in the In-Betwee…

Next time you’re in a bookstore, go take a peek at the self-improvement section. You’ll see rows and rows of books promising to unlock the secret to a better life. But no matter how many diets you follow or how much positive thinking you do, none of those tricks are going to fill your deepest needs or fix your greatest problems! As Pastor J.D. cont…

Stop and feel your wrist, or put a finger under the edge of your jaw. If you do it right, you’ll be able to feel your own heartbeat—proof that you are alive. So if that’s the case, then what does the Bible mean when it talks about our need for spiritual life? Pastor J.D. tackles that subject as he continues the series called, Freedom in the In-Betw…

As we continue our series called, Freedom in the In-Between, Pastor J.D. is tackling an issue that’s critical to understanding the gospel: the relationship between grace and actions. We’re in Galatians chapter 3, and J.D. is answering the question, “If we’re saved by grace, then what’s the point of obeying God’s law?”…

It’s been said that Christianity is more like a relationship than a religion. Religions are about what you do, while the gospel is about what God did for you. But if that’s the case, why do Christians still follow certain rules? Why do we still go to church, read our Bibles, and try to obey the Ten Commandments? Pastor J.D. answers these questions …

Next time you’re in a bookstore, go take a peek at the self-improvement section. You’ll see rows and rows of books promising to unlock the secret to a better life. But no matter how many diets you follow or how much positive thinking you do, none of those tricks are going to fill your deepest needs or fix your greatest problems! As Pastor J.D. cont…

Our Western culture is highly individualistic. We all want to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and make our own way in the world. We don’t want to be dependent on anyone. But Pastor J.D. cautions us that a self-made mindset doesn’t work when it comes to holiness! We’re getting an important and humbling reminder about our dependence on God as we …

Most everyone agrees that freedom is a good thing. And yet, freedom inevitably leads to conflict. If I’m free to have my opinion, then you’re free to disagree! But as Pastor J.D. continues our study of Galatians, he’s explaining how our freedom in Christ actually leads to greater unity! We’re being reminded of our ultimate identity that overcomes e…

If you turn on the news these days or browse through Facebook for a bit, it will be pretty apparent that we’re living in turbulent times. Emotions are running high over issues like politics and race relations. Our world seems so divided. And tragically, that same attitude often creeps into our churches! As Pastor J.D. continues our study in Galatia…

Paul’s transformation from a Jesus-hating Pharisee to a passionate Christ-follower is nothing short of miraculous. But if you’re a follower of Christ, then your story is a miracle, too! And your testimony is powerful proof of the truth of the gospel! That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our study of Galatians called, “Freedom in the In-Betwe…

The word “gospel” literally means, “good news.” It assures us that we’re saved by Jesus’ blood alone, not by anything we do. But how can we really know if the gospel we find in scripture is accurate? How do we know it wasn’t just a clever conspiracy the disciples came up with to gain a following? Pastor J.D. addresses those questions as he continue…

On October 31, 2017, Christians around the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg church and called Christians to return to the true gospel. Pastor J.D. preached this special message in honor of that anniversary, explaining why the work of an ancient German mo…

In a new study of Galatians called, Freedom in the In-Between, we’re discovering how the gospel frees us to live with confidence in a world of uncertainty. Pastor J.D. kicks off the study with a message he preached in October of 2017, on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a great reminder of why the actions of a 16th-Century German monk…

Plenty of people have high aspirations.But as easy as it is to dream about our goals, it’s a lot harder to take the little, everyday steps to reach them. The same is true in our walk with God. We like to think we’d follow God to the ends of the earth, but we haven’t even taken the first little steps of faith. That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. wraps…