Real Life with Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus Christ isn't just present in creation, He is the Creator of it. The Lord who made the heavens and the earth is the very same Jesus who came to redeem us, and that changes everything we were led to believe about our existence.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that creation itself testifies of God, not of evolution. From the stars in space to a single blade of grass, the design we see all around us points towards a creator behind it all.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus came to heal with authority, over suffering, and even over death itself. It's why understanding His purpose can reshape the way we see God, His offer of healing and His desire to save us.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus came to preach, reaching both the heart and the mind of every person who listened. When the gospel is preached, decisions are made and lives are changed.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when Jesus taught, He spoke with an authority that drew people in instead of pushing them away. His teaching whispered obedience, painted pictures, and brought assurance to everyone who heard Him speak.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus came to liberate not just one nation, but the whole world, including us. We are the treasure hidden in the field, and the pearl of great price He gave up everything to win. It's an awesome message worth repeating, and we need to share it with all who will listen.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus came to fulfill every word that was written about Him. His birth, His teachings, His miracles, and His death and resurrection were all part of Bible prophecy. So, we need to take an honest look at how the Old Testament announced His mission, and how the New Testament records it coming to pass.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus took our place in judgment by meeting the demands of Biblical law that we could never meet. Everything Christ said and did, even His death and resurrection had a purpose, and that was to bring salvation to everyone who comes to Him.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus is God's example for how we're meant to live. He resisted temptation, trusted the Father, and loved unconditionally, showing us we can do the same by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus came to reveal the very nature of God to us. When we look at how Jesus loved, taught, and forgave, we're seeing the Father Himself, stepping into human life in a real and personal way.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Christ's first coming was real, witnessed by many, and life-changing for all. People saw Him, heard Him, and touched Him, and that one humble arrival changed the entire course of human history.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus is the only person in all of history who came not only down from Heaven, but it was promised in advance. From Genesis to the prophets, God told us exactly how to recognize His Son when He comes.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when the Bible calls Jesus the Son of God, it means He is fully God, equal with the Father. And it's at His name, and His name alone, that every knee will one day bow and confess that He is Lord.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus is over all things, holding the whole creation together by the power of His word. The same Lord who named the stars and orchestrates the heavens is the One who governs every moment of our lives.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus existed before all things, before the universe, even before the spiritual realm. The Bible calls Jesus the Word who was with God and who was God, the eternal "I am" with no beginning and no end.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the discipline of duty means doing the will of God, even though the rough times. Following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. God has challenged each of us to do great things for His kingdom while we still have the freedom and the opportunity to do so.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that knowing God's will naturally leads to desiring God's will. When the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives, we find ourselves wanting what God wants and embracing a more excellent way.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the discipline of duty starts with knowing God's will. We can't serve effectively until we understand God's specific plan for our lives. When we seek Him through His Word and prayer, He promises to instruct us and teach us in the way we should go.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that durability means drawing closer to God, especially during hard and dangerous times. Trouble is not a reason to quit. A strong believer follows Christ, not just in word, but in actions as well.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that we need to resist false doctrine and fight against evil in our world. As believers, we can't just be spectators while darkness advances around us. Instead, we're called to stand firm on God's Word, even when it's hard or unpopular.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we must consider what's at stake. Our faith in Jesus Christ is the most valuable thing we have, and everything else in life depends on it. When we understand the eternal significance of staying faithful, it changes how we approach every challenge.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that doubt must be overcome, and it can be overcome through faith and God's Word. It's the only weapon strong enough to defeat doubt. Daily devotional time with the Lord not only pushes any doubt we have away, it deepens our trust, and keeps us growing spiritually.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that doubt must be defeated at all costs. Doubt robs our spirit, destroys our hope, and kills our future by blinding us to what God is doing in our lives. Like a spiritual infection, doubt can poison our entire walk with Christ.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that doubt must be confronted head on. We can't ignore it, we can't pretend it's not there. Doubt is a killer that will systematically destroy our faith. It's why we have to face it and fight it with everything we have.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that being dominated by Christ brings power, joy, and love we could never find on our own. When we hand Jesus the key to every room of our lives, we finally start living for others, just like He did.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we need the Holy Spirit more than ever in these last days. When we ask God to fill us and lead us, He answers, and the real us comes under His loving control.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the discipline of domination begins with refusing to let our flesh run the show. When our feelings, our eyes, or our pride start calling the shots, we have to surrender it all to God instead.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that resisting distraction takes a preoccupation with the things of God. When we seek His kingdom first and stay vigilant, even the good things in our lives won't crowd out our walk with the Lord.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we conquer distraction by building a daily devotional life with God. When we make time for Him before the world starts screaming at us, we find a calm and a strength that everyone around us will notice.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the first step is to identify what tugs at us. When we honestly name the worries and the urgent things pulling us away, we can start to see how often we're like Martha, troubled about many things.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that real success isn't wealth or achievement, but a life fully sold out to the kingdom of God. When we let the Lord put a handle on our back, He can pick us up and use everything we have for His glory.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that recognition and fame can be a dangerous gift if we forget where it comes from. We were lost sinners saved by grace, and there's only One who deserves the glory — and that's Jesus.

Today, in this special message Pastor Jack teaches that the same God who gave us life gave us liberty, and that the greatest freedom of all is a soul set free by Jesus Christ. It is a freedom so rich, and so complete, that it simply has to be shared.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that whatever we hold in our hands belongs to God, whether it's a dollar or a fortune. True distinction isn't gathering blessings for ourselves, but becoming a conduit God can use to reach others for Christ.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that disillusionment can turn into regret and regret left unchecked becomes bitterness that poisons everything. But forgiveness sets us free, not for the other person, but for us.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that confusion can grow into doubt, and doubt makes us hesitate when God says go. But receiving His Word into our hearts builds a faith that overcomes the world.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that disillusionment deceives us by breeding confusion, and confusion always brings fear close behind. So, when we begin to doubt what we know is true, we need to run back to God's Word, because that's always our rescue.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that godliness is formed in us through redemption, and salvation through Christ. So, when challenges, weakness, or disease comes, the Lord's grace is sufficient, and others will see the Gospel displayed in our lives.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that in a moment of suffering, our lives can change for the better. For the Christ follower, things that feel bad or look bad are just the very things that can turn things around for us.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that everyone suffers in life, but for the believer, we suffer with a purpose. Even something painful like disease can be used by God to build our character, strengthen our faith, or to impact others through our testimony.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the discipline of disdain is to show compassion instead of hate. People who criticize our faith often don't understand what they're doing, and we need to care about them and pray for them.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we don't handle rejection well on our own. We need God's spirit to respond the right way. So, being mocked for our faith is actually a good sign. It means we're doing it right, spiritually.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that our natural reaction is to fight back when we're treated with disdain, but that can lead to further trouble. Instead, we're to remain calm, think before we speak, and let God handle it.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that true contentment comes from trusting in God's plan for our lives, and by being thankful right now and not waiting until things improve. When our focus is on the Lord, discontentment loses its power.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that contentment is something we learn. We don't naturally become content, we practice it by reading God's Word and applying it to our lives, and through choosing gratitude over complaining.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that discontentment doesn't stay small. It grows into complaining, bitterness and sadly, a lack of gratitude. But, at its core, discontentment shows a lack of trust in God and knowing that He wants what's best for us.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when God's Word lives in our hearts, it's a powerful way to live. When we allow ourselves to be taught by the Lord, and yield our lives to His will, we can live free of uncertainty and doubt.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the purpose of discernment is to know and follow God's will in every situation. When God's will is our priority, the goal is not just making decisions, but making decisions that God wants for our lives.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that discernment is the ability to tell the difference between truth and lies, right and wrong, or God's way vs. other influences. It's a discipline that takes a renewal of our minds, through prayer, scripture, and relying on the Holy Spirit to guide our decision making process.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that disappointment can reveal what is really in our hearts. A thankful heart prepares for disappointment, and uniting our will to God's will strengthens our faith and trust in Him.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we often place hope in the wrong things. Many disappointments happen when we rely too much on our good intentions, or other's unreasonable expectations. So, we need to move our trust back to God, who never disappoints.