Ring of Truth
815 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -Ring of Truth is the radio and podcast ministry of Pastor Dan Sexton of Calvary Chapel Ellicott City. In each episode Pastor Dan teaches verse by verse through the Word of God.
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Thursday September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBYou might go to church every week, read your Bible every day, and give your money and time to God’s kingdom, but do you have the Spirit of Christ? Today, Pastor Dan advises you to take account and make sure you’re ready for the return of Jesus. You can’t rely on your good works to get you into heaven. It’s wonderful to do good things, but it isn’t enough. You must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven. Do you have the Holy Spirit? You look ready for the coming of Jesus, but are you?
Wednesday September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you ready for Jesus’ return? He could come at any moment and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to accept Him. In today’s message, Pastor Dan cautions us to be ready to meet Jesus! Only God knows when Christ will come back. The day of His reappearance will be unexpected. Will Christ find us pursuing holy living and becoming like Him? Be wise and prepared, making sure your salvation is secure. Keep serving the kingdom of God and stay watchful and expectant for the Lord’s arrival.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIf Jesus came back for His church today, are you ready? Today, Pastor Dan will ask you this important question because Jesus’ return is sure and certain. Are you doing God’s work here as you wait for Him to come again? Are you faithfully seeking Him and surrendering to Him every day? Are you living a life set apart for God? Don’t get so caught up in this world that you’re ashamed and unprepared when Jesus comes to take believers to Heaven. Pastor Dan will challenge you to live alert, ready...
Monday September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe world today is full of pleasure-seeking, desire-filling, truth-denying people. They live only for today. Most ignore the warnings of God’s faithful servants declaring that judgment is coming and that now is the time to put their faith in God. Today Pastor Dan will explain the truth that Jesus could return any day. And when the Lord returns to earth again, He’ll judge the wicked on earth. When He comes to earth to take believers to heaven you want to be sure you’re in the group going to...
Friday September 8, 2023
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBSometimes, the things that feel most real are the tangible things on earth. There are pleasures to enjoy, possessions to earn, and places to go. You’ll be tempted to strive for these things above everything else. However, as Pastor Dan will teach you today, this world and the things of it aren’t what you should strive for. Instead, you should pursue the things of God and His Kingdom here on earth. Nothing else will last. This world will fade, but God will last forever. Live your life in ligh...
Thursday September 7, 2023
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBJesus declared that in the last days, rumors will run rampant that He has quietly returned to earth. But His return to earth will not go unnoticed by anyone. Today, Pastor Dan will explain that Jesus’ return will be seen and known by the entire world. It will be unmistakable. And at His return, many on earth will rejoice for their savior has returned to conquer sin and death forever. But there will be many who mourn His second coming, knowing that judgment and condemnation have finally come ...
Wednesday September 6, 2023
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBMany churches and bible teachers avoid talking about prophecy and the end times. It may feel confusing or unimportant compared to other parts of scripture, so many simply avoid it. But, as Pastor Dan will explain today, it’s important to understand what’s to come. Scripture is full of prophecy about end times. Jesus himself taught about the signs of the end of the age and gave warnings for believers to heed. It’s good to be prepared, to know what’s coming so you aren’t taken by surprise or l...
Tuesday September 5, 2023
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBYou have to be hiding under a rock to not know about the cultural war going on in our society. There are news reports that cause you to stand with your jaw dropped almost to the floor in disbelief. You find yourself saying, “Did he really just say that?” The world seems more and more upside down every day. Today, Pastor Dan explains how the Word says Godly beliefs and Godly values will come under attack with more frequency than ever before. And short of revival, Christians will be under atta...
Monday September 4, 2023
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThere is a lot of discussion about what will happen during the tribulation, and who will be on earth during that era of trials. Many scholars have different opinions on who will be here and who will suffer the tribulation described in the Bible. There are several passages that state specifically who will escape the tribulation. Pastor Dan explains these verses in Scripture today. He gives much detail of what will take place before the tribulation, and who will be left during that time in his...
Friday September 1, 2023
September 01, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThere is conflict all around us in almost every direction we turn. We hear about this war and another war in a foreign land; a disaster over here, and an uprising in another country. They seem to be endless, and they seem to be happening more often. Every conflict becomes a global conflict and a global problem. Jesus said there would be wars and rumors of wars, and famines, and starvation. Today, Pastor Dan takes us through what Jesus said would be happening in the world before the end times.
Thursday August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThere’s a famous comedian whose by-line is, “Here’s your sign.” It just means there is something very obvious you have realized. We all know about signs the Bible talks about, showing the end of the age, or the second coming of Christ. There are people who say the world will end on a certain date, or that the Messiah has already come. Jesus told us not to believe it. Today, Pastor Dan takes us through a very detailed explanation of what things will happen, and what not to expect before Jesus...
Wednesday August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThere are so many things going on in the world today. There seems to be something new happening each day that wasn’t happening the day before. With each new occurrence, we ask more questions about what is going on. We’ve all heard the sayings, “the end of the age,” and “when Jesus comes again.” But what do those things really mean? Today, Pastor Dan takes us through Jesus’ teaching about the things that will take place and what we must do to prepare for the second coming of Christ.
Tuesday August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you clean on the inside? Is your heart pure before God? In his message today, Pastor Dan declares that appearing good externally doesn't make us good internally. Doing good doesn't mean we are good. A clean and pure heart comes after Jesus cleans up our hearts. We can't make ourselves good, but Jesus can. He puts His goodness within us, which makes us want to do good things. This is how God designed it to work. Let's allow Jesus to come into our hearts today and clean up the trash found ...
Monday August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhy should God let you into Heaven? Is it because you are doing everything your church tells you to do? Today, Pastor Dan teaches us that we can be doing everything our church tells us to do and still end up in Hell. Jesus told the people in the Temple that they were headed for Hell because they listened to the religious leaders. What a terrifying thing to think that we’re going to Heaven when really, we’re headed toward Hell. Let's remember that salvation comes from a real relationship with...
Friday August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you feeling burdened in your life? Do you try to do everything right, but you just can't? Is the weight too heavy to carry? Pastor Dan, today, reminds us that Jesus removes burdens from us. He doesn't add heavy weight to our lives. His burden is light when we lean on Him. He carries our heavy weight when we trust Him. Some folks say we must do a lot of work to get into Heaven, but Jesus says to lay your burden on Him. Let's remember that it's our relationship with Jesus that gets us into...
Thursday August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBGreat question! Do you have the same view of the Bible as Jesus does, or do you think you know more about The Bible than He does? Today, Pastor Dan points out that Jesus had a very high view of the inspiration of Scripture. Jesus is in the Godhead. He participated in creation. He knows all, sees all, and has all power. When He interprets Scripture, it's beyond human debate. We don't have the authority to interpret The Bible differently than Jesus. Let's read The Bible with the same high view...
Wednesday August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDid you know that you will rise from the dead? Hard to imagine, isn't it? But it’s true. Today, Pastor Dan shows us where Jesus specifically talked about the resurrection as a matter of fact. It doesn't matter if we believe it or not. We will be raised from the dead one day. The question is, where do we go from there? Believers will rise from the dead and go to eternal life, everyone else will rise and go to eternal contempt. Amazingly, God left our destiny up to us. Let's aim for life by su...
Tuesday August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWe aren’t Jesus. We follow Him, but we can’t expect ourselves to deal with the attacks of the enemy with the same caliber of wisdom or knowledge. The Holy Spirit can enable and equip us, but we’re still susceptible to the weakness of the flesh. Jesus dealt with the Pharisees and religious leaders on a regular basis and they were very clever in their attacks. They did their best to back Him into a corner and manipulate the situation, but as Pastor Dan will explain in today’s message, they wer...
Monday August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIt’s amazing how inflated our egos can get. If you look at the world around us, the violence, the broken relationships, and entire nations devastated by our lack of wisdom and limited intelligence, you’ll feel more of a sense of despair at the state of humanity than of pride in our accomplishments. Yet, as Pastor Dan will point out in today’s message, men have conspired since the very beginning, with the influence of Satan, as to how we can become gods and remove the One True God from the pi...
Friday August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBJesus loves all people and He invites everyone to His wedding banquet. If we’re honest with ourselves, there are some people we’d rather He would just pass by… Maybe they’re too far on the other side of the political spectrum. Or they’ve been entrenched in a sin that you find especially offensive. Jesus doesn’t love any sin, whether it’s yours or someone else’s, but He loves that person, and He loves you. Today, Pastor Dan will remind us that the wedding supper of the lamb will be a diverse ...
Thursday August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOur culture likes to paint Christianity as exclusive and unwelcoming… sadly there have been many instances where Christians have misrepresented Christ in these ways. But that’s the thing when we genuinely represent Christ - we’ll be inclusive and welcoming on a level that will seem strange to the world around us. As Pastor Dan will clarify in today’s message, Jesus invites everyone to His table, no matter how dirty or broken - it’s our choice whether we accept that invitation.
Wednesday August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWe live in a world where skepticism and doubt often overshadow faith. Many people question the relevance of God and struggle to find meaning and purpose in their lives. They may have heard countless arguments, read numerous books, and engaged in endless debates, but what truly captures their attention is a life that has been radically transformed by the touch of God's grace. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that a transformed life is a powerful tool for evangelism in God’s hands.
Tuesday August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn today’s message, Pastor Dan teaches us that God values our actions over our words. He invites us to a genuine and authentic faith that manifests itself in tangible acts of kindness, mercy, and repentance. In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, Jesus paints a vivid picture of God's expectations for us. He tells us that on the day of judgment, we will be evaluated not on our eloquent speeches or grand proclamations, but on how we have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and cared for the leas...
Monday August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you in a spiritually dry season? Maybe things are hard at work or home and you just can’t seem to find the joy and peace that the Bible says is yours to claim in all circumstances. If that’s you, let me ask, what does your personal time with Jesus look like? What I didn’t ask was how much you are volunteering or even how often you are attending church. Spiritual health begins where no one sees but you and God. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will teach you how to keep your roots planted i...
Friday August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn today’s message, Pastor Dan invites us to examine if our lives are bearing fruit. Spiritual fruits are things like repentance, belief, worship, and love. Not to mention the many fruits of the spirit like self-control, joy, and peace. A healthy spiritual life that produces fruit begins where no one but us sees, our roots. Our roots are our hearts, truly. It’s easy to fake being religious, but real spiritual fruit can’t be manufactured. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will teach us how to ke...
Thursday August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you been hurt by other Christians? It's not fun, is it? In his message today, Pastor Dan reminds us that Jesus is trustworthy. He’ll not steal from us or cheat us. Sometimes, God's people fail us, but Jesus never will. He's faithful. He may bring us trials but don't confuse trials with unfaithfulness. Dark times come upon us, but Jesus walks us through all of them. He delivers us from our troubles as we cry out to Him. Don't blame Jesus for what others have done, but, instead, learn to ...
Wednesday August 9, 2023
August 09, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIt sounds so easy, doesn't it? Simply trust and obey Jesus. Today, Pastor Dan reminds us that walking by faith means trusting Jesus with all the details of our lives. Sounds so simple, but it’s not that easy. God purposely puts us in tough situations to stretch our faith. If we never experience seemingly impossible situations, we’ll never see God's deliverance. We’ll never know what it feels like to overcome. The next time we get into a jam, let's remember our past situations where God came ...
Tuesday August 8, 2023
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you applied the blood of The Lamb over your life? In his message today, Pastor Dan tells us that we'll avoid God's judgment if we apply the blood of Jesus over our lives. The blood of Jesus covers all our sins and allows us to spend all of eternity in Heaven. That's God's requirement to get into Heaven. That's God's way to be right with Him. We don't have the authority to make up our own way to get into Heaven. Let's do it God’s way and apply the blood of Jesus over our lives today.
Monday August 7, 2023
August 07, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever tried to work for God in your own strength? How did that turn out? Pastor Dan shares with us today that we can't produce in our strength what God can produce in His. The Holy Spirit is key to Kingdom success. Sure, we can do some things without Him, but we are building on sand. The guidance of The Holy Spirit is so precise that success is inevitable. Let's remember that The Holy Spirit can see into our future, and He directs us supernaturally to accomplish His goals.
Friday August 4, 2023
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHow long have you been a believer in Jesus? Does it bother you that you get the same reward as someone who accepts Jesus on their deathbed? Today, Pastor Dan teaches us that God is fair and that we all get our due rewards in Heaven. No one gets less rewards than they are due. Sometimes, God grants extra rewards to some folks. This shouldn't bother anyone because being with Jesus in Heaven is so awesome. We don't compete in Heaven. Let's remember God looks at each of us with the same loving e...
Thursday August 3, 2023
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat do you think? Are you blessed or are you distressed? Pastor Dan teaches us, today, that our stress level is directly linked to our obedience to God's Word. If we trust God enough to know that He will do what He promised us, then our stress level will be very low. If we can't trust God, then our only alternative is to try to make it happen ourselves. If we truly have given our situations over to God, then we can be at peace. Let's simply do what God says to do and watch Him bestow His bl...
Wednesday August 2, 2023
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDoes it make sense to you that since God is good and you are mostly good that you will go to Heaven when you die? Pastor Dan, today, says that is false. Yes, God is good, but we aren't even close to being good without Jesus. Without Jesus, we are rotten sinners that have no hope of being allowed into Heaven. Our best day, without Jesus, is still so far away from meeting God's requirement to enter Heaven. Let's remember that God requires perfection to get into Heaven. Jesus is our perfection!
Tuesday August 1, 2023
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you know why God hates unfaithfulness in your marriage? Pastor Dan, today, points out that God equates the relationship in our marriages with our relationship with Jesus Christ. Human marriage is a picture of the spiritual marriage between Jesus and His bride. It would be totally contrary to Jesus' character to be unfaithful to His bride. Can you imagine Jesus deciding to unite with the spiritually impure? How revolting! Knowing this, let’s treat our spouses in the same way that Jesus tre...
Monday July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBGreat point! In today's message, Pastor Dan reminds us that Jesus witnessed the Earth's creation, so we can trust His testimony of the event. Jesus declares that Adam and Eve were real people and were created by God. They didn't evolve over millions of years. They weren't part of a story made up by man to explain the existence of mankind. Since Jesus doesn't lie, Creation is the truth, and evolution is the fairy tale. Let's remember that Jesus didn't believe in evolution, and neither should ...
Friday July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you and a friend argued over an issue, would you forgive them? Chances are you probably would. But what if a brother in Christ seriously wronged you? Would you still forgive them? When we enter uncomfortable situations, sometimes it might feel like we will never get over it. And while it hurts now, you should never get to a point where you can’t forgive your neighbor. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds you to forgive your brothers in Christ, just as Christ forgave you of your sins.
Thursday July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you have siblings, then you understand what it’s like to get into a disagreement. Your parents will get involved to help keep the peace in your family, and the conflict usually goes away. Like your siblings, brothers and sisters in Christ can sometimes get into disagreements too. But it’s not as complicated as it’s made out to be. For starters, if you have a dispute with a brother in Christ, how do you deal with it? Today, Pastor Dan gives you advice straight from the Bible on how to appr...
Wednesday July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat’s keeping you from strengthening your relationship with God? For some, these challenges may include struggles with drunkenness or sexual immorality. But for all people, it’s their company. Do the people in your life talk you into sinning? Cut them out. In the Bible, Jesus said “It is better for you to enter life with only one eye, than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fiery hell” So how can we keep our eyes on God? Today, Pastor Dan reminds you to remove everything from your life...
Tuesday July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAs Christians, one common flaw in our hearts is a lack of humility. Sometimes we can judge nonbelievers and be overly prideful. We are all sinners, and without humility, we cannot fully experience the love and mercy of Jesus. So how can we as believers learn to be humble? In today's message, Pastor Dan explains that embracing humility means acknowledging our limitations and recognizing that we depend on God for everything. When you humble yourself before the lord, He will lift you up.
Monday July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever found yourself in a situation where the odds seem insurmountable - perhaps a sudden illness or a financial crisis? It's easy to feel alone in those moments, but it's important to remember that Jesus Christ is always with us. In today's message, Pastor Dan reminds us that God's plan for our lives is intentional, even when we can't see a way out of our struggles. Despite feeling trapped and hopeless, we can trust that God is present with us and will guide us through our challenges.
Friday July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAs Christians, we are to love one another. But sometimes, the people we care about can cause us harm. If you find yourself in this situation or know someone in it, you understand how hurtful it can feel. In the Bible, Jesus was betrayed by one of His closest friends. And, despite knowing that His disciple would betray Him, Jesus loved and served Judas. So, how should we handle betrayal? Today, Pastor Dan encourages you to extend forgiveness in the same way that Jesus did. Turn to God and see...
Thursday July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn our world, getting caught up in social status comes easy. A society that floods us with messages telling us happiness comes from having more money, more power- more everything. But the truth is, all of those things are temporary. They will eventually fade away or be left behind when we die. What matters is our relationship with Christ. And in today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds us that God is the one who gives our life purpose and fulfillment. Without Him, we truly have nothing.
Wednesday July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever had that feeling when you get something you don’t deserve? That’s what it’s like to receive the love of Jesus Christ. Because we’re born into sin, we don’t deserve His love or grace. But because He loves us, He blesses us with it. When we give our life to Jesus, we don’t just receive His forgiveness but accept a new identity in Christ. And in today’s message, Pastor Dan tells you that everyone who comes to Christ will receive a new life. Regardless of past mistakes, God accepts...
Tuesday July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you ever feel beaten down by the world? Do you ever get discouraged? Do you think the powers of darkness may prevail in your life? God is more powerful than anything that comes against you! No power on earth or from the spiritual realm can defeat God and His church. In his message today, Pastor Dan will encourage you by reminding you that God will be victorious. You can trust and stand firm on that truth. No matter what you’re going through today, remember that your almighty God is in con...
Monday July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBJesus was simply one of many wise, spiritual teachers in history. Jesus was a prophet. Jesus was crazy! Jesus was a hoax. Just like there was in Jesus’s own time, there are many opinions in our world today of who Jesus is, but there’s only one view that is true. Today in his message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to hold tightly to the truth of who Jesus actually is. He is the Son of God, who died for our sins, and rose from the grave so that we might have new life in Him. That is the solid ...
Friday July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of your faith? Have you lost a little of your passion for Jesus? It’s something that can happen so easily. In his message today, Pastor Dan will challenge you to be on the lookout for the times when your faith is feeling like a routine. Like yeast spreads through bread, little by little a disregard for your spiritual journey can spread in your life. You must take up your cross daily to follow Jesus and remain diligent in seeking aft...
Thursday July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIs your lack of Biblical knowledge keeping you from sharing your faith? Do you think you need to understand the whole of Christian theology before you can tell someone about Jesus? No, you don’t! All you need to do is share what Jesus has done for you. Today in his message, Pastor Dan will share about a man who didn’t have any answers to theological questions, but he had the story of what Jesus had done for him. The most powerful way to tell someone about Jesus is to tell them how Jesus chan...
Wednesday July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you want to get stronger, you need to discipline yourself with a workout routine. If you want bigger muscles you need to work at it regularly. Do you work on developing your prayer muscles? Today, in his message, Pastor Dan will show you an example of Jesus helping to push someone to grow her prayer muscles, and what a great example of perseverance it is! God may not answer your prayer the first or the second time. He may not be saying no; He wants you to persevere. He wants you to ask, a...
Tuesday July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDoes God stop caring about you? It’s an interesting question because sometimes it can feel like God has left you alone to deal with your sins, but he will never stop caring about you. No matter how far gone you are, no matter how bad you feel like you’ve messed up, God will always be there when you call on Him. Today, Pastor Dan is going to remind you that even though God might let you mess up, He will always be there to catch you. Not out of anger or disappointment, but out of compassion an...
Monday July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you using God as an excuse for unbiblical behavior? It can be dangerous to misuse the word of God. Phrases like “we’re married under God’s eyes” or “God knows my heart” can become justifications for you living in sinful behavior. Just because you follow one part of the bible doesn’t mean you get to turn the other way to the parts you don’t agree with. In today’s message, Pastor Dan is going to remind you not to spiritualize your own transgressions to make them easier to deal with.
Friday July 7, 2023
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever felt like you’re not equipped to do what God has called on your life? Well, you aren’t! Today, Pastor Dan is going to remind you that Jesus is the one who equips you to do ministry. Everybody wants to sin by nature, and nobody wants to follow God. You have to choose to follow Him. You’re going to feel like you aren’t worthy of His love, but you are. God doesn’t ask for a lot, He just wants a little bit of faith. He can take your little bit of faith and multiply it like you coul...