Destiny Church of Jacksonville

Unshakeable (Part 3)

We are not called to be echo chambers of culture.

Pastor Chris brought a powerful and timely message about the darkness of sexual sin. The Bible teaches that just because something feels natural to your flesh doesn’t mean it’s right in God’s sight. That includes homosexuality and any idea that would declare more than two genders (male and female).

God didn’t give us boundaries to keep us from something good. He is trying to protect us from losing what is actually good. 

Unshakeable (Part 2)

God’s truth doesn’t change and it doesn’t flinch in the face of opposition.

Today we heard from Pastor Chris Tomlinson in the second part of our Unshakeable series. He taught that truth doesn’t waver, stay buried, or back down to our opinions or fears. Actual truth is powerful. It breaks chains and transforms lives.

One of the scariest forms of rebellion from God is when He stops interfering with your rejection of Him. Don’t exchange the truth about Him for anything.

How will you hold on to THE truth this week?

Unshakeable

Your life will never be stronger than the foundation you build it on.

Today we kicked off a brand new series called Unshakeable, based in the Book of Romans. Pastor Chris taught that our identity is anchored in Christ alone, the only one who is unshakeable.

If your hope has been placed in anything other than the Gospel, today is the day to rebuild.

Don't Forget to Remember (Pastor Jacob Shearer)

Don’t forget to remember the goodness of the living God.

Today we heard from our College and Young Adult Pastor, Jacob Shearer, and he taught about the importance of remembering the constant provision, patience, and mercy that God provides for us. When life becomes difficult, will you choose to be reminded of how good He is?

If we are going to continue to run the race set before us, we cannot afford to forget what God has already done.

Rooted In Warfare (18-3)

We are not here to play defense!

Today we wrapped up our miniseries on being Rooted in Warfare and Pastor Chris brought a powerful and timely message on the end of Ephesians 6. He said that prayer, praise, the Word of God, and the blood of Jesus are the strongest weapons we have against the schemes of the enemy.

You have everything you need to win. Will you use those tools this week?

Rooted In Warfare (Part 2)

Victory isn’t just about knowing you’re in a war – Victory is about being equipped for the war.

Today we continued in our Rooted In Warfare miniseries and Pastor Chris brought a powerful and informative message about the Armor or God. He taught that you can’t fight with a weapon you don’t know how to use. We must study and apply the Word of God to be prepared for the battlefield ahead. 

Peace is not the absence of problems; it’s the presence of Jesus. How will you walk in peace, prepared for the battle head this week?

Rooted In Warfare

The devil doesn’t need you to worship him to win - he just needs you to ignore him.

We kicked off part 18 in our Rooted series with a powerful lesson in warfare. Pastor Chris taught that the war is real, the enemy has a strategy, and that we fight FROM victory.

If you’ve been weary from fighting your battles, remember that thieves don’t break into empty houses! How will you live like you have something of value in you this week?

Rooted In Honor (Part 3)

Honor is the currency of the Kingdom.

For the last part in our miniseries on being Rooted in Honor, Pastor Chris Tomlinson brought a powerful message from Ephesians 6. He taught that our work and our leadership are part of our witness. Your workplace is a mission field, and your work ethic is either drawing people to Christ or pushing them away.

As we head into a new week, how will your work and your leadership reflect your witness?

Rooted in Honor - Part 2 (Pastor Jodi Tomlinson)

Honor in the home creates an atmosphere of honor where our children thrive.

Today we had the privilege of hearing from one of our senior pastors, Jodi Tomlinson. She taught a powerful message about honor in the home. We learned that discipline honors the child, because it honors their heart. It’s easier to train a child than to change a man.

If you use the strength of your leadership now, you can use the strength of your relationship later. How will you choose to lead in your home today?

Rooted In Honor

Honor is a choice, not a feeling.

Pastor Chris continued in our Rooted series today with a lesson on what it means to show honor from Ephesians chapter 5. He taught that honor starts in the heart, elevates others, and reflects Christ. Honor creates an atmosphere where growth can happen.

We live in a culture of dishonor but you don’t have to live that way. Resentment will always lead to dishonor but Biblical honor doesn’t operate on conditions - it operates on covenant. How will you choose to show honor this week?