Destiny Church of Jacksonville

Mother’s Day (Pastor Jodi Tomlinson)

If you haven’t spent time with the Father before trouble comes, you’ll be sorely unprepared when it does. 

For the first time in nearly a year and a half, Pastor Jodi Tomlinson brought the message today and it was an unforgettable one. She taught on the kindness of God through all of life's difficult circumstances and gave us 6 keys to journeying through them well.

Complaining and looking back turn a wilderness into a wasteland. What will you choose today? Will you trust the God who knows you better than you know yourself or will you continually look back, destining yourself for a life lived in Egypt (the old ways, slavery to sin)?

Strength for the Journey (Rebecca Chavez)

Rebecca Chavez of Christ's Church in Roswell, NM joins us for our spring women's event entitled "Strength for the Journey".

Get Oil (Pastor Gerry Chavez)

One moment in God's presence frees you from the desire to have anything else.

This week, we welcomed one of our overseers, Pastor Gerry Chavez, into the pulpit and he brought an incredible message on "getting oil" based on Matthew 25. In this message we learned that we must keep "oil" in reserves for the hard times as we wait for the second coming of Jesus.

How do we buy oil?

1. Have a regular devotional time.

2. Walk in humility.

3. Pray for the fear of the Lord.

Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit will change anything. Are you ready and willing to accept that gift today?

All In (Part 27)

God has repeatedly chosen those who, on the surface, appear unlikely and unqualified to accomplish His plans and purposes on the earth. 

For part 27 of our All In series, Pastor Chris brought a message about preparation time and personal growth. Spiritual maturity involves a process of growth and development. Preparation is not lost time.

How will you choose to handle the in-between time of growth in your life?

All In (Part 26)

Any ministry work that God chooses to do through us, it's for His glory! 

On week 26 of our All In series, Pastor Christ brought a WORD about Acts 19. He taught that God doesn’t need to consult with us on how He chooses to operate on the earth. God can do whatever He wants, however He wants, and through whomever He wants!

God isn’t just interested in what we do, He’s interested in who we are. Who will you choose to be today?

All In (Part 25)

Your situation may be a contributing factor, but it doesn’t have to be the deciding factor!

For week 25 of our All In series, Pastor Chris took a detour into Mark 10 for a special message about listening to the Holy Spirit, rather than the voices of the enemy. When we become afraid of what people might say, we become less useful to God. It’s faith that God is interested in.

And participation, not perfection, is what attracts the presence of God.

The Road to Emmaus (Easter Sunday)

The birth of Christ marked the beginning of His mission, but it was His death and resurrection that fulfilled His purpose and opened the door to salvation for all who believe in Him.

Happy Easter! For this special message, Pastor Chris preached Christ's death and resurrection from Luke 24. There is a Word from God in your Bible that is key to unlocking what has been holding your back.  

If the resurrection is anything, it is hope!

All In (Part 24)

We cannot carry out all that God has purposed for our lives, or for the church, if we’re not leaning into the power of His Spirit. 

On week 24 of our All In series, Pastor Chris brought the second part of a message on the Holy Spirit and it was powerful! When you live in the power of the Holy Spirit, there is evidence of it in every area of your life and you have all that is needed to be all that God desires for you to be.

Will you choose to live int he power of the Spirit today?

All In (Part 23)

We can’t just tuck our God in to something that our brain understands.

In part 23 of our All In series, Pastor Chris taught on Acts 19 and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The Holy Spirit is a person. He is the 3rd member of the Trinity. He is God. In order to experience the fullness of God here on this earth, we have to choose to treat the Holy Spirit as such.

God the Father loves me. God the Son saves me. God the Holy Spirit is with me.

Stand Firm (Pastor Daniel)

When God takes action, the devil reacts!

Pastor Daniel brought a powerful message this week about the Armor of God and how to stand firm in the face of opposition. The Enemy is prowling around like a roaring lion and it's important for us to be on guard and alert when it comes to his attacks. 

Any day that you wake up and feel the devil is trying to mess with you, you do not have to take it. You are going to be standing at the end, so stand firm now!