Destiny Church of Jacksonville

Unshakeable (Part 16)

The only part of you that God can’t use is the part you won’t give Him.

Pastor Chris was back in the pulpit today with an incredible message about freedom, surrender, and the life you were meant to life.

He taught that you’ll never walk in freedom until you stop seeing yourself as a prisoner on parole, and start seeing yourself as a son with a key. Surrender is the birthplace of true freedom. 

Jesus didn’t come to give you a hand — He came to give you a resurrection. Will you take it?

Family (Ben Chavez)

Jesus redefined what it means to be part of a family.

Today we had the privilege of welcoming longtime friend of Destiny Church, Pastor Ben Chavez. Pastor Ben brought an incredibly impactful message about the redefinition of one of the most important institutions on the planet: the family. He challenged us to hold ourselves accountable to the Word of God that we read. Once we know it, we can’t unknow it. 

The fruit that you bear is meant for all people. An Apple tree doesn’t produce apples for its own consumption, nor does it get to choose who uses its fruit. 

What kind of fruit will you be known by this week?

Unshakeable (Part 15)

Where you aim your heart is where your life will go.

Pastor Chris brought a powerful message today about the effects of living for eternity. He taught that living for eternity clarifies what really matters, empowers you to endure temporary trials, and produces a harvest that never fades.

If the enemy can’t get you to sin, he’ll try to get you to settle. Don’t settle this week.

Unshakeable (Part 14)

Obedience is the bridge between what God has said and what we actually experience.

Pastor Chris was back in the pulpit today and he brought a powerful message about the blessing of obedience to Christ. He taught that obedience is the echo of surrender.

You don’t obey to get saved. You obey because you are saved. Will you choose to obey the living God this week?

Code Breakers (Ashley Shearer)

The grass isn’t ever going to be greener on that other side. The grass is greener where you water it.

Today we heard from one of our College and Young Adult pastors, Ashley Shearer, who brought a message about how community brings scripture to life. She taught that the Kingdom of God is a place to make a home in as we love others toward Christ.

Will you love and serve others in your everyday life this week?

Unshakeable (Part 13)

You are alive with Christ. Alive with purpose, power, and with the Holy Spirit inside of you!

Pastor Chris brought part 13 in our Unshakeable series and taught about powerful lesson on freedom in Christ. So often, we forget that we’re not just dead to sin, but we’re alive to God.

Jesus didn’t die just to get you into heaven someday, He died to get heaven into you today. How will that change how you live this week?

Unshakeable (Part 12)

There is no pit so deep that God's grace is not deeper still. 

Pastor Chris continued in our Unshakeable series with a challenge that grace doesn’t make sense unless you first understand how badly you need it. If you don't understand the need for grace you won't be able to fully receive it. 

How will you approach the concept of grace today?

Made to Grow (Eric Carter)

Whatever isn’t growing is dying.

Today, we welcomed one of our Elders, Eric Cater, to the pulpit and he taught about growing in our faith. We learned about the essential importance of continuing to root ourselves in the soil of His Word so that we may continue to grow. 

A lot of people are walking away from the faith because they aren’t growing. We aren’t coming alongside them. How will this change how you approach the people around you this week?

Unshakeable (Part 11)

If He loved you at your worst, then you don’t have to wonder if He still loves you now.

We continued in our Unshakeable series this morning with a lesson on love from Romans 5. Pastor Chris taught that unshakeable love moves first, changes everything, and secures your future. If you are in Christ, you have been declared righteous in the courtroom of Heaven. You have been set free!

Will you choose to move in freedom this week?

Unshakeable (Part 10)

Peace doesn’t start with how you feel. Peace starts with where you stand.

Pastor Chris preached the house down this morning with a message about the value of grace in our quest for peace. He taught from Romans 5 that peace comes when you finally realize that your standing is not based on your perfection, it’s based on His payment. 

Through Christ we know that grace doesn’t eliminate the battle, but it guarantees the victory. How will that truth lead you to real peace through grace this week?