Destiny Church of Jacksonville

Rooted In Reconciliation

No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, God’s grace is an open door, constantly inviting us back into fellowship with Him.

Pastor Chris continued in our Rooted series today with a message on being rooted in reconciliation. He taught that our faith calls us to a higher standard – a standard where love transcendsdivisions, and grace bridges the gaps. We are called to be reconciled with God, others, and our new identity in Him. 

With that understanding, how will you live rooted in reconciliation this week?

Rooted In Redemption

Being alive in Christ means we live with purpose, we live with joy, and we live with the confidence in who He says we are!

In the fifth part in our Rooted series, Pastor Chris brought a powerful message on the true redemption that comes through the blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He taught that we are redeemed from death to life, from bondage to freedom, and from separation to belonging. Redemption isn’t just about being saved from something; it’s also about being saved into something.

With that in mind, how will you walk in redemption this week? 

Rooted In Revelation

Knowing God changes everything!

This week, Pastor Chris brought the next part in our Rooted series with a message about being Rooted In Revelation. He taught that sometimes what we perceive as a disappointment is really God protecting us, positioning us, or preparing us for something better that we can’t see in the moment. We have to live our lives reliant on the revelation of who God actually is. Even in your disappointment, God is with you.

When you know the future is secure, you can face whatever comes your way in the present. How will that revelation change the way you face your week? 

Rooted In Inheritance (Pastor Jodi Tomlinson)

Deep roots help to prevent soil erosion.

Today we had the privilege of hearing from Pastor Jodi Tomlinson, one half of our Senior Pastor team. She taught on the importance and value of being rooted in inheritance. She taught that our inheritance rescues us, qualifies us, redeems us, reconciles us, gives us a purpose, and seals us. It changes everything.

You can leave what’s yours on the table or you can choose to own it. You are qualified. Now, it's ours to live like it.

Rooted In Grace

Grace isn’t just about forgiveness; it’s also about transformation.

Today, we continued in our Rooted series with a message entitled “Rooted In Grace.” Pastor Chris taught that when we face trials, hardships, or seasons of doubt, God’s grace doesn’t leave us; it carries us. No matter what we face, God is working all things together for our good.

Grace empowers us to walk confidently in His calling. How will you walk confidently this week?

Rooted In Blessing

You don’t need to spend your life earning a title that God has already given you.

Today, we jumped into a brand new series entitled “Rooted” that is based in the book of Ephesians. Pastor Chris taught from the first three verses and said that we are blessed with purpose, blessed by identity, and blessed with every spiritual blessing.

You don’t need to spend your life earning a title that God has already given you. How will you live Rooted in Christ this week?

Theodicy to Credo (Dr. Elton Brooke)

The House of God is a place to gain understanding – it is one thing to know something, and it is another thing to understand.

Today, we heard from one of our elders and our Care Pastor, Dr. Elton Brooke, on what to do when we don’t feel the goodness of God in our lives. He taught from Psalm 73 about how Asaph transitions from doubt to understanding and trust.

We have to find a way to reconcile our perspective with the knowledge that He is actually good all the time. How will you allow that truth to color how you see the world this week?

Resilient (Greatest Hits)

Endurance empowers us to experience God's promise, embrace God's purpose, and exhibit God's power.

In the final installment in our Resilient series, Pastor Chris brought a powerful message that included the “greatest hits” from all of the messages. He taught that a faith that’s alive is a faith that doesn’t just sit back and wait for things to happen. It’s a faith that gets up, steps out, and takes action.

We want to be people of action, of great faith, and of prayer as we move into the last portion of this year. How will you change your daily life to produce those results this week?

Resilient (Part 24)

Resilience isn’t just about how strong you are. It’s about how strong we are together.

Today, Pastor Chris taught from James 5:19-20 and how our resilience isn’t just a personal victory - it’s a communal responsibility. Community and accountability matter far more than we give them credit for these days. Resilience is not a solo journey, but it is built in the trenches of community.

Restoring the wanderer is a divine assignment. Will you accept that assignment today? You could change someone eternity.

Resilient (Part 23)

Confession isn’t about condemnation, it’s about restoration.

What burdens are you carrying that need to be brought into the light? James teaches in chapter 5 that confession leads to healing. Pastor Chris said today that concealment leads to captivity but confession leads to completeness. If we stay in community and practice confession and patience, we will see breakthrough.

Sometimes the greatest miracles happen in the unseen, in the process, while we’re still waiting. How will you remain expectant in the waiting this week?