Destiny Church of Jacksonville

Resilient (Part 10)

The presence of hypocrisy does not negate the truth of the Gospel.

Pastor Chris brought a powerful message today in our Resilient series about challenging our hearts to bring real change. Behavior modification will only get you so far but if we guard our hearts, we won’t have to be so concerned with guarding our words.

Our adversary, the devil, is working around the clock to get you to step away from your faith. Will you fall into his trap this week? Will you refuse to compromise?

Resilient (Part 9)

Don’t just admire the Word of God, but let it transform you.

This week Pastor Chris brought incredible wisdom in the 9th installment of our Resilient series. He taught on the importance of the scriptures and that God will never contradict His truth. God extends His grace so that we may live in freedom from sin, not freedom to sin.

Obedience to God’s commands leads to a blessed life. How will you choose to walk in obedience this week?

Mother's Day (Pastor Jodi Tomlinson)

Your freedom will flow from your healing and your healing will be directly tied to your self-control.

Today we had the honor of hearing from one of our Senior Pastors, Jodi Tomlinson. She taught a beautiful and powerful message on transformation and resilience in the face of difficulty from the book of James. Pastor Jodi reminded us this morning that when we want to make comparisons, we need to start by looking in the mirror.

How will you be the most teachable, self-controlled, kindest, resilient, and bravest person you know this week?

Resilient (Part 8)

The word of truth isn’t just a reference point; it’s our roadmap.

This morning, Pastor Chris brought a powerful message about what it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. When we stop talking and start listening, we start loving.

How can you slow down your speaking this week in order to better love?

Resilient (Part 7)

Temptation is the enticement to commit sin and embrace evil.

This week we dove back in to our Resilient series with a powerful teaching on temptation. The Bible says that “each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed” (James 1:14). In order to avoid being lured away by what specifically entices us, we have to be sure of where we’re fixing our eyes. We have to know our own heart. 

How will you lean on the Lord overcome your own specific temptations this week?

The Resurrection of Expectation (Miles Phelps)

Every number is a soul that matters to God!

Today we had the honor and privilege of welcoming the head and founder and organization we support called City for the Nations, Miles Phelps. In addition to giving a missions update, he taught that God desires to bring a resurrection of expectation.

The stone that was meant to bury you will be moved. How will that change how you approach the coming week?

Resilient (Part 6)

It’s in community that resilience is both taught and caught.

In the next part in our Resilient series, Pastor Chris brought a powerful message about remaining steadfast in our faith and we do that largely through scripture and community. We need the Word of God AND we need the body of believers around us. 

Steadfastness is built as we prioritize the causes of Christ and as we immerse ourselves in the community of believers. How will your priorities change in light of a desire to remain steadfast this week? 

Resilient (Part 5)

God has every desire to give us good things that will meet our need, not our greed. 

Pastor Chris brought a powerful message today about faith and seeking the Lord for the things that we need. He taught that “asking in faith” is a heart posture that is characterized by trust, confidence, and a firm belief in the goodness and faithfulness of God.

What do you have need of today? How will you shift your asking to increase your faith?

Who Is Jesus (Easter)

Happy Easter!

This year, Pastor Chris gave a message about who Jesus is and who he claimed to be. As believers, we are called to follow Him with everything we have as our Lord and Savior. 

Who is Jesus to you?

Palm Sunday (Pastor Daniel Sutton)

Life lessons on a donkey ride along the road to Jerusalem.

Today is Palm Sunday and Pastor Daniel brought a powerful message about the importance of the ride Jesus took into Holy Week as we prepare for Easter next Sunday. He taught that The donkey ride demonstrated meekness over majesty and that many people may approve of the Gospel, but few follow after it.

How will you reflect on you life with Jesus going into the week before Easter?