A Sure Hope

The crucifixion of Christ is a horrific thing to think about. The outright brutality of what He went through as He suffered and died for us. But as Pastor Dave points out in his message today, Jesus went from suffering to glory. What Jesus accomplished on the cross is more than enough reason for you to give Him all glory.

In his message today, Pastor Dave explains what makes the Psalms not only amazing but extremely profound and relevant to us. Did you know that the Psalms contain prophecy concerning Jesus? Long before Christ walked the earth, the Psalms spoke of Jesus’s suffering and agony on the cross in specific detail. 

Fast food is convenient. Just drive through, place your order at one window, and pick it up at the next. But some things in life are better when you slow down and take your time. In Pastor Dave’s message today, he shares with you the meaning of the Hebrew word, Selah. It means to pause and consider the Word of God.

Who doesn’t like a good BOGO? Buy one, get one free! Two for the price of one! I know that I’m pretty stoked when I can make my money go twice as far! In his message today, Pastor Dave tells you that God delivered David in more than one way; David saw God not only as his physical savior, but also as his spiritual savior.

We’ve got a lot of safety nets that we set out for ourselves. 401k’s, life Insurance, a 6-month emergency fund… Those aren’t bad things to have, but ultimately, spiritually, where is our security? In Pastor Dave’s message today, he urges you to put your trust in God. He alone holds the power over life and death.

In board sports like snowboarding, surfing, and Skateboarding, one of the basic fundamentals is to look where you want to go. You can’t be distracted by what’s around you; you have to keep your eyes ahead. In his teaching today, Pastor Dave encourages you to take your eyes off your circumstances and place them on God.

Hey, it’s one thing to sign up for a gym membership, but it’s a completely different thing to get into shape. That gym membership won’t do you any good if you don’t use it regularly. In today’s message, Pastor Dave tells you that God’s Word is good for you, but you’re missing out if you don’t apply it to your life.

Have you ever had the chance to contemplate the night sky without any distractions around you? In Pastor Dave’s message today, He shares with you that David was inspired to write of God’s glory when he looked up into the night sky. You can share with David in the same sense of awe when you look to God’s creation.

God delights in you. He'll send you help when you ask, and guidance when you seek it, if you keep your heart set on Him. In today's message, Pastor Dave is going to point out how David remembered that truth when he wrote Psalm 18. He knew God would come through. He had faith, and he remained faithful.

Is prayer your last resort to get through hard times? Or is it the first line of defense you go to? In today's message, Pastor Dave wants you to remember that David, a man after God's own heart, brought everything to God in prayer. He worshipped in the good times and sought God's help and direction in the bad times.

David's confidence was in God for protection and guidance. He purposed in his heart to do the will of God and to avoid sin. He knew God made him blameless through His forgiveness and grace. In today's message, Pastor Dave will explain how your confidence and hope should be in God, too – just like David.

Examine your heart whenever you come before The Lord in prayer. Is what you're asking in alignment with His will? Are there any sins in your heart that you need to confess? Today, Pastor Dave will share a prayer of David from the Psalms, as an example of where your heart should be when you approach God.