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 July 6, 2023
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you standing up in the face of cancel culture? It’s easy to say one “wrong” opinion and get yelled at over social media, or looked down upon because you stood up for your beliefs. Maybe it’s the fear of losing your job, losing your relationship, or looking like the odd one out. It’s hard to stand up for beliefs that the world thinks are wrong, but don’t live in fear! God will protect you and give you the right words to say. Today, Pastor Dan is going to encourage you to remain true to wh...
Wednesday July 5, 2023
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAm I the only one that’s ever been so familiar with a route I drive every day that I actually miss a turn due to daydreaming? I never thought of familiarity as being dangerous before. But it can cost time and energy. Maybe even mental and emotional strain. Pastor Dan explains today that the ultimate price tag could be one’s own salvation. You see, the people of Nazareth watched Jesus grow up as a small boy. They thought they knew Him. Sadly, they were blind to the true nature of Jesus. Frien...
Tuesday July 4, 2023
July 04, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBGod knows what we go through and He’s experienced similar situations to what we’ve walked through. Now, this may be old news for some, while new news for others. But today’s teaching from Pastor Dan brings a fresh reminder of the steadfastness of Jesus for those that believe in Him. Many were surprised and questioned His teachings. Thankfully, the number of times they rejected Jesus didn’t equal the number of times Jesus kept at it. Hallelujah for that! Like them, we also need a Savior who’s...
Monday July 3, 2023
July 03, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHow do you say I love you? Do you use words like these? Or maybe you use a combination of words and actions? Perhaps just actions? Imagine a man selling all he had to FINALIZE a purchase. Envision Jesus PAYING with His life, therefore procuring a relationship that could compare to NO OTHER! So that you and I could experience Heaven. Because we’re that important to Him. Jesus wanted to be with us that bad! Pastor Dan talks about the joy we bring Jesus. His love doesn’t FADE, my friend!
Friday June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBTalk about a little bit of chaos! If you’ve ever had another moving, breathing thing in your house that doesn’t belong, you know what I’m talking about. It can be quite the scenario, can’t it? At least until it’s out of the house. This is also true when it comes to people who discredit and distort God’s truth. Before anyone really realizes it, seeds of confusion are sown. And questions threaten long-standing beliefs. In Pastor Dan’s message today we see how Jesus confronts this issue within ...
Thursday June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you long to do right in God's eyes? Does your heart ache when you hurt God? Pastor Dan, today, explains the difference between the people of God's Kingdom and those who only pretend to be of God's Kingdom. Both confess to following Jesus. Both acknowledge that God is supreme. But the true believer seeks to live God's law, while the pretender seeks ways to get around it. From the beginning, Satan tricked mankind into questioning God's Word. Let's resist Satan's tricks and watch him flee.
Wednesday June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you wheat, or a tare? Are you a Christian in name only? Today, Pastor Dan teaches us the difference between a true believer and one who pretends to be a believer, by using Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. Wheat and tares look the same, but the wheat produces a crop, and the tares don't. The wheat practice God's Word and the tares practice lawlessness. The wheat hates sin, while the tares continually embrace sin. Let's examine ourselves considering all of God's Holy Word.
Tuesday June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDid you hear that? You decide what kind of reception your heart gives to the Gospel message. What kind of heart do you have? Pastor Dan, today, teaches us about the four ways we receive Jesus’ gift. Is our heart so hard that we reject the gospel outright? Or is our heart open to the gospel at first, but rejects it when others ridicule us? Did our heart accept Jesus, but then it chases other things more? Or is our heart fertile ground that accepts Jesus' message and flourishes in God's Kingdom?
Monday June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you heard the Gospel and refused it? Do you figure that God's morally good and I'm morally good, so God will accept me into Heaven? Today, Pastor Dan implores us to hear Jesus' warning. If we willfully close our eyes and ears and ignore the Gospel, then God will remove the small amount of spiritual sight, hearing, and understanding we have. These are strong words. This is a strong warning. Let's heed Jesus' warning and intently focus our eyes, ears, and hearts on the truth of the Gospel...
Friday June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWe have easier access to the Gospel than ever before in history, yet it seems like we’re moving farther and farther away from Christianity in our culture and throughout the world. What’s going on? While Satan has ultimately lost the war for this world, he’s fighting hard to take as many people as he can with him. He knows the pain it causes to God’s heart, and He’s battling with everything he has to deceive as many as possible. We can’t give up at this moment, we need to share the Gospel mor...
Thursday June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat’s man’s greatest need? World peace? To stop hunger? Equality for everyone? Those are certainly nice ideas, but all of them, along with any other problem that burdens humanity, arise out of the brokenness of our hearts. That brokenness is because of our sin against God. As Pastor Dan will explain in today’s message, while it’s good for us to address the more temporary needs of the people we encounter, our most important calling is to share the truth that Jesus wants to save their eternal...
Wednesday June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you following Jesus or not? We like to think that we can operate on a sort of spectrum in Christianity… you may even tell lost friends that while you’re a Christian, you’re not a Jesus freak. You don’t want to be seen as a radical after all. The thing is, following Jesus doesn’t really work like that. You either are following Him or you’re not. As Pastor Dan will warn in today’s message, if you’re trying to just take Jesus along on your way, you’ve greatly misunderstood what it means to ...
Tuesday June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn our scientific age, where mysteries of the spiritual realm are often labeled as myths, we have a hard time acknowledging what’s happening on a spiritual level in this world. We’d much rather treat sinful behaviors as an illness - blaming our genetics or biological dispositions. That’s a lot easier to take than the idea that a demon or Satan himself is having an influence. As Pastor Dan will explain in today’s message, we need to be aware of this spiritual battle. Ignoring it makes us more...
Monday June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDid you know that the Bible is often referred to as the sword of truth? I don’t know about you, but it sure seems like the world could use some truth. Every day objective truth is being traded for opinions and feelings. But you don’t have to be confused, because God has revealed the truth in His word. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will teach you how to rely on God’s word for truth in a culture that has lost sight of it. The world is depending on you to cut through the lies with the sword of...
Friday June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you are a believer, how would you describe your faith life? Is it primarily focused on rules, do’s, and don'ts? Or do you have a relationship with the person of God? The Bible talks a lot about people who are just religious, and it distinguishes them from those who know Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that Jesus died to set you free from superficial religion so that you can instead have a real relationship with God. If that sounds pretty amazing, it’s because it is! Wh...
Thursday June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBLife can be heavy. The longer you walk through life, often the harder it can seem to get. God’s word says that you don’t have to walk around with a heavy burden. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that when you put your hope and trust in Jesus, He lifts the burdens that people so often choose to walk around with. What are you carrying today? Jesus is calling all of those who feel the weight of the world to put their trust in Him. What are you waiting on? Jesus is waiting to lift yo...
Wednesday June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you ever wonder if you have the ability to make a real impact on the kingdom of God? Is evangelism mainly for those who can travel the world and cover as much ground as possible? Well, the simple answer is NO. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that you can have a major impact on God’s kingdom by sharing the gospel with just 1 or 2 people. You may be surprised to know that Jesus focused most of his miracles and teachings within a 5-mile radius. And now look at how it's spread.
Tuesday June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you’re not a believer, do you have an open mind when it comes to God? When Jesus came, he ran into people who didn’t. If you don’t want Jesus to be the Lord of your life, you can always find a superficial excuse. If you’re listening to this, right now, God is calling you to believe in him. Jesus came and died for your sins so that you can be a CHILD OF GOD. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that God’s ways are higher than your own and that it’s not too late to put your hope and...
Monday June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever found yourself wondering where God is? Everyone goes through times when they don’t understand why God has either not done something or let something happen. John the Baptist had similar questions while imprisoned, wondering why Jesus hadn’t set him free. Jesus’s response was one that we can learn from. Are you focusing on what God has yet to do in your life, or what he’s doing? In today’s message, Pastor Dan will teach you that God’s ways are higher than ours.
Friday June 9, 2023
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe world is becoming increasingly hostile to the message of Christ. While it used to be embraced in America, many now look down on believers. The message of Jesus is proving to be too narrow for our culture. Are you surprised? Well, you shouldn’t be. God’s word says that believers sent into the world are like sheep sent among wolves. Even with increasing hostility, God’s charge to believers hasn’t changed. His word is clear that Christians are sent to be lights in the world. In today’s mess...
Thursday June 8, 2023
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you ever talk to others about Jesus? It can be hard to talk to others, especially nonbelievers, about something as personal as a relationship with Christ. If you aren’t sharing the message of Christ with others, what’s stopping you? If you’re afraid that you won’t know what to say, then you can rest assured that God planned ahead for that. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that God has given you the Holy Spirit to empower you and literally give you the words to speak when they ...
Wednesday June 7, 2023
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDo you ever struggle with being a “Philip the Calculator”? The world that we live in today has given us so much control over our lives. We don’t have to pray for rain or for a place to stay at night. Unfortunately, it can make us forget how dependent we are on God which can make us forget how big he is. I wonder what Jonah would’ve thought if God had told him that he was going to catch a ride to Ninevah in the belly of a fish. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that God’s calling I...
Tuesday June 6, 2023
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you prioritizing your desires over what God wants you to do? A good way to find out is to take a look at your schedule. Are you taking time to ask God what he wants you to do, or is your schedule too full? The life of Jesus’s disciples was one of constantly seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance. They were focused not on the things of this world, but rather on eternal things. They were on a mission for God, are you? In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you how to live a life of faith.
Monday June 5, 2023
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWow, I don’t know about you, but that’s a relief to hear! Have you ever felt inadequate to do what God is asking you to do? Maybe he has called you to go into the mission field, start a new job that you don’t feel equipped for, or become a parent. The good news is that you’re supposed to feel inadequate and depend on God. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will show you that God’s calling is his enablement. The power that God gives when you rely on him will always be far greater than your own st...
Friday June 2, 2023
June 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe more you seek God’s face the more you will find Him! In today’s message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you that whoever seeks God will find Him. He is not some mystery God that doesn’t want to reveal Himself to you. He is God who can be known and seen. And the best way for you to see God is to see Jesus Christ. Pastor Dan explains, that when you’ve seen Jesus the Bible says you’ve seen the Father. The more you press into the heart of God. The more of His heart you will find and will rece...
Thursday June 1, 2023
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you been called out of darkness into marvelous light? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Dan, he shares with you the importance of sharing with others the wonderful things that God has brought you out of. Tell people about the blessings, hardships, and darkness that the Lord has been faithful to you in. Pastor Dan explains, that when we’ve been set free from sicknesses or darkness we don’t want to keep it to ourselves. Tell others about all the good that God has done for you i...
Wednesday May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you struggling during this season of hardship? In today’s message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you to not stay isolated if you’re experiencing difficulty in this season. God doesn’t want His children to walk alone. Be sure to surround yourself with a godly community that can breathe life into you. Pastor Dan also urges you, to draw near to the Lord. God promises that He is with those who are broken-hearted and downcast. Cry out to the Lord and He will meet you where you’re at.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDon’t confuse the Bible with man-made rules and traditions! As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you that God’s Word is the Truth. Anything or anyone that adds or subtracts from His Word is contributing to false teaching. Pastor Dan encourages you, to stay on guard against false teaching by studying the Bible regularly for yourself. Make it a daily and weekly habit to study the Scriptures. This way, you’ll know the Truth And the Truth of God’s Word is what sets you...
Monday May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever struggled with a label that culture has put on you? Maybe you’ve made some mistakes and that is all you’re known by. Maybe the world has said you’re not good enough and you actually begin to make that part of your identity. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about our identity in Christ. Jesus can look past the things that we’ve done and see our hearts. Jesus sees us for who we are and he can help rip off the labels that the world puts on us. He helps us step into o...
Friday May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever been so desperate for someone you love to know about Jesus, that you start doing crazy things for them? In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing a story about a group of people who did everything in their power so that their friends could meet Jesus. It looked unconventional and maybe even a little crazy, but there was desperation that drove them. They knew that Jesus was the only person who could heal their friend. Not only did Jesus heal this friend, but he also saved h...
Thursday May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThere are many stories we read in the Bible where certain people are in situations that are . . . less than ideal. As people, we tend to gravitate towards safety and security, because we fear the unknown and our ability to handle it. Many times God will bring people into situations where they are not comfortable so that they may experience Him in a new way. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about the many different situations that God places His people in, and how He uses them t...
Wednesday May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen we first get saved we may use a phrase like, “Lord I surrender my life to You.” As we grow in our faith we start to realize just how much Jesus gave, and just how much we still have to give. There is always a deeper level of surrender that we can experience with Jesus. We can always find another thing that He will call us to give up for the sake of Him. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about the cost of following Jesus and what it looks like to live a life of surrender tow...
Tuesday May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen Jesus started his ministry he was disrupting 400 years of Pharisees taking advantage of the Law. They taught that salvation was only for the Jews. However, when Jesus came, He preached salvation for everyone! This included Jews and Gentiles. It went against so many teachings of the day, but that’s just who God is. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about how Jesus came for everyone and not just a select few. The salvation He offers is for everyone no matter where you come fr...
Monday May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever experienced rejection in your life? Maybe it was a rejection letter from a school you wanted to attend or a job you were really hoping to get! Maybe it was even rejection from someone you wanted a relationship with. When we read through the Gospels, we can see that Jesus never rejected anyone who came to him. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about the Love and acceptance that we experience from Jesus Christ.
Friday May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen we read the New Testament, we can see the Pharisees getting upset with Jesus quite a bit. They were waiting for the coming messiah and the law had given them clues to look for that would point to him. As soon as Jesus came and fulfilled these signs, the Pharisees denied him. They couldn’t see the truth right in front of them. The truth is that Jesus is God, and he came as the Messiah that they read about. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about how Jesus was fully God and F...
Thursday May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhenever we read something in the Bible there is always a deeper level! When we read about Jesus cleansing a man of leprosy there is an amazing parallel between the disease of leprosy and that of Sin. Sin is the worst disease we can suffer from. It has killed us spiritually and has nothing good to offer us. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing the amazing news that Jesus came to deal with Sin once and for all! Because of what Jesus did on the cross we can all be healed of the sickn...
Wednesday May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThere are many people who say that they believe in God or that they go to church. Sometimes these people think that being a “good” person and going to church will be enough for them to get into heaven. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus made a way so that we could know God personally, as a friend and a father. Knowing who Jesus is and believing in his death, burial, and resurrection is the only way we can b...
Tuesday May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen was the last time you took a few minutes to consider your prayer life? It’s really amazing that God has given us the ability to freely communicate and ask Him for things. Some people have misunderstood some of Jesus’ teachings and made it seem like God is a genie and will give us whatever we want. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing how we are supposed to pray and ask God for things. We must remember that He is a loving father and won’t give us things that aren’t good for us!
Monday May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn most American Cultures, people are fixated on the results. There is a strong sense of pride in doing a work project well, or finally accomplishing your financial goals. When it comes to evangelizing and telling people about Jesus we have to remember that the results aren’t up to us! In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing the fact that some people will deny Jesus and the message that we share with them. We are only responsible for sharing the message, it’s God's responsibility to c...
Friday May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever met a fellow believer and noticed a clear Sin in their life? Sometimes we can get really judgmental and start thinking or even talking about them in a negative way. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will be sharing about how we should judge people. The Bible says that we are to evaluate ourselves and our sins before we come at other people. The main motivation for pointing out a sin in someone's life should never be to shame them. Rather we should be calling each other up to a hig...
Thursday May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBYou already know you can't serve God and money, but do you surrender your daily latte to God's direction? Do you use your fancy car to bring food to the elderly or to take you to the football game? What makes you more angry, when someone injures a child, or when someone scratches the paint on your car? All of these things show a lot about who you truly serve. Jesus has a lot to say about where your treasure is, and in today's message, Pastor Dan is going to share it with you!
Wednesday May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat's the safest investment these days? Stocks? Bonds? Burying all your money in the backyard, or hiding it under your mattress? Maybe it's investing in gold! In today's message, Pastor Dan is going to use the words of Jesus to show you that there is no safe space on earth for your wealth. Instead, Jesus offers a better investment! Let go of the treasures of this world and invest your time, your money, and your talents in the kingdom of God. There, nothing can steal it away from you!
Tuesday May 9, 2023
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat situation in your life is pressing in on you until you feel like you can't even breathe? Maybe it's next month's rent and you're not sure where it's going to come from. Maybe it's diapers for your newborn that you just can't afford. Maybe it's uniforms for the new job you just got, but you don't know if you can pay for them! In today's message, Pastor Dan is going to highlight one of the most comforting verses in the Bible, where Jesus says your Father already knows everything that you ...
Monday May 8, 2023
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen you grow up in America, it's easy to adopt the attitude of America—the independent, do-it-my-own-way philosophy of life. But when it comes to following Jesus, it's time to lay down the independence. There are certain things that Jesus doesn't even command us to do; he just expects it! So how about it, are you fasting, praying, and doing charitable deeds? Come along with us today as Pastor Dan shares the instructions Jesus gave for when you fast, when you pray, and when you do charitable...
Friday May 5, 2023
May 05, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you ever felt like an enemy of God? Have you ever felt like everything in your life is going wrong and there’s no one to blame but Him? In today’s message, Pastor Dan wants you to know that if you want to start making real changes in your life and quit dwelling in the past, give your life to God. When He is in your heart He will never be your enemy and will work everything for your good. Make an impact on others around you by letting God’s love pour out of your life. Use His grace to lo...
Thursday May 4, 2023
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOur society loves to value the outward appearance of people. Whether it’s social media, the news, or television, we are constantly bombarded with a physical standard for success. Today, Pastor Dan wants you to know that God only looks at you inwardly. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done in your past or how unworthy you feel, God seeks only after hearts that are yearning for Him. Don’t let the world’s idea of success fool you. God has a place for you in His kingdom. Accept His gift of grace an...
Wednesday May 3, 2023
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAs Christians, we are called to be salt to the earth, but do we truly live it out to the fullest? Our society loves to make us think that it’s okay to accept certain beliefs of the world, but is it really harmless? In today’s message, Pastor Dan wants you to know that you should never compromise your faith based on what the world says. No matter how harmless a compromise may seem, it will only serve to destroy you. Stay committed to God’s truths and never back down from keeping others accoun...
Tuesday May 2, 2023
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn our walk with Christ, it’s easy to grow disillusioned as to where we stand through Him. Sometimes we think that we’re doing everything right and start to get lazy, while other times we blatantly do what’s wrong and numb ourselves from it. Today, Pastor Dan explains that you need to remain steadfast in God’s Word in order to stay true to who you are in Christ. The more you avoid the Bible, the more disconnected you get from who you truly are. Keep your accountability and be closer than eve...
Monday May 1, 2023
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIn our walk with Jesus, it’s easy to let the issues of the world cloud our witness. Whether we let worldly ideas start to influence us or abandon the spread of God’s Gospel altogether, the world’s influence can have a huge grip on us. In today’s message, Pastor Dan wants you to know that you need to ignore what the world has to say and keep preaching the message that you know to be true. Just as Jesus never stopped spreading His good news, you can’t let the world shut you down when the going...
Friday April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen we do something wrong, many of us love to just sweep it under the rug. If we can find a way to quietly move on with our lives without having to face the brass, we choose to go down that path. In today’s message, Pastor Dan wants you to know that the only way to move on from your past mistakes is to confess them to God. If you want to experience change in your life and stop living with guilt, give it all to God and be set free. It’s as simple as bringing it all into the light and letting...