Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson

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  Why Pride Is the Real Reason the Devil Won't Leave You Alone 25.07.2026 4min

  If you've been trying to resist the devil and it isn't working, the real issue might not be strategy, it's pride. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues the study in James 4 and shows the direct link between pride and spiritual defeat, and between humility and spiritual victory. James 4:6 says, "God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble," and Pastor Dickerson traces this all the way back to Lucifer himself, who fell not from weakness but from pride. Even Jesus, tempted in the wilderness after forty days, resisted Satan's offer of an easier path by submitting himself to God instead. Submitting to God and resisting the devil are two sides of the same coin, and the entry point for either one is what's happening in your heart: pride or humility. You can have a good goal, even a godly one, and still let pride talk you into pursuing it the wrong way. Today's a good day to ask God to show you where pride has quietly crept in. Which part of today's message challenged you? Let us know in the comments. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  How to Make the Devil Flee When You Feel Spiritually Attacked 24.07.2026 3min

  If you feel like you're under some kind of attack right now — stressed, tempted, stuck, or fighting a heaviness you can't quite explain — the Bible gives you one weapon that works every time: submission to God. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks James 4:7, "submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you," and connects it to 1 Peter 5:9 and to Jesus' own temptation in the wilderness. When you submit to God, you are resisting the devil. When you don't submit, you invite him in. It's not about being powerful, it's about being surrendered. If you're facing something today that you can't fully explain, you can pray this out loud right now: God, I submit to You. I surrender my control, I surrender the outcomes. I resist the devil, and I trust Your promise that he has to flee. Which part of today's message spoke to you? Let us know in the comments. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Feeling Alone in Your Faith Battle? You're Not. 23.07.2026

  If you feel alone in your struggle against discouragement, temptation, or spiritual opposition right now, here is a reminder: you are not. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues in 1 Peter 5, where Peter, writing to Christians facing brutal persecution under Nero, says resist the devil, standing firm in the faith, because your brothers and sisters throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. Right now there are Christians in nations where owning a Bible is illegal, where churches are torn down, and where believers worship in secret, and they are still standing firm. He also gives an honest, relatable answer for when Scripture tells us to resist the devil but we don't know what that actually looks like: dig deeper into the Word and ask the Holy Spirit to show you. Wherever you are in your fight to stand firm today, you are part of a global family of believers who are in this with you, and God has not left you to fight alone. Where do you need the Holy Spirit to show you how to stand firm today? Share it in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  What to Actually Do When You Feel Spiritually Attacked 22.07.2026

  If you feel spiritually attacked right now, discouraged, tempted, or like nothing you do is working, here's what Scripture says actually works, and it might not be what you expect. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson explains why you can't outsmart or out-muscle the devil in your own strength, but the Spirit of God who lives in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). He unpacks a simple but powerful principle: ongoing sin quenches the Holy Spirit, but ongoing repentance fans the Spirit back into flame, and when the Spirit is fanned into flame, the demons flee. He also walks through 1 Peter 5:8-9, be alert, be sober minded, resist the devil, standing firm in the faith. If you're in a season where temptation or discouragement feels stronger than usual, this message gives you real, practical steps: get in Scripture, walk in repentance, and let the Holy Spirit have full control. What's one area where you need to ask the Holy Spirit for strength today? Share it in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Is That Really Spiritual Warfare, or Just a Hard Week? 21.07.2026

  Is what you're going through right now spiritual warfare, or just an ordinary hard week? It's a question every serious Christian eventually asks, and Scripture actually gives us an answer. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through 1 Peter 5:8, "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour," and explains the balance between ignoring spiritual warfare completely and seeing a demon behind every bush. He shares an encouraging reframe: when you get serious about God's kingdom and start to sense real opposition, it isn't a reason to be afraid, it's often a sign you're doing something that actually matters to God. If you've been wondering whether the resistance, discouragement, or attacks you're facing are spiritual in nature, this message will help you become alert and sober minded without living in fear, because your enemy has already been defeated. Have you ever sensed spiritual opposition when you got serious about your faith? Share your story in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Why Does It Get Harder Right When You Get Serious About God? 20.07.2026

  Have you noticed that the moment you get serious about following God, discouragement, doubt, or mockery seem to show up out of nowhere? You are not imagining it, and you are not alone. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks why opposition is actually a normal, expected part of pursuing revival, drawing from the story of Nehemiah, who faced ridicule, rumors, and even threats from Sanballat and Tobiah while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah's response wasn't to quit. He kept praying, kept working, and stayed faithful, and God protected him and finished the work through him. If you feel discouraged, mocked, or alone right now because you're chasing after God with everything you have, this message is a reminder that opposition often means you're doing something that matters to the kingdom of God, and that you are part of a much bigger movement praying and working for revival. What kind of opposition are you facing right now as you pursue God? Share it in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  How Do You Reach a Dying Loved One Who Doesn't Believe in God? 19.07.2026

  If someone you love is dying and doesn't believe in God, what do you say? In 1982, President Ronald Reagan faced that exact moment, writing a four-page letter to his dying, atheist father-in-law, pleading with him to put his trust in Jesus before it was too late. In this message, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares Reagan's own words, walks through the fulfilled prophecies and evidence for who Jesus really is, and unpacks the promise of John 3:16, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. It's a story about prayer, patience, and never giving up on someone you love, even until their very last days. If you've ever wondered how to pray for a family member who doesn't believe, or wrestled with fear for someone facing death without faith, this message will give you real words, real hope, and a reminder that God is still writing the ending. What's one prayer you're holding onto for someone you love? Share it in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Revival in America: The Bible Verse Presidents Have Prayed Since 1775 18.07.2026

  Revival in America has never come from human effort. It comes from the Holy Spirit, and history shows U.S. presidents have prayed this exact truth since before the nation was even born. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John Dickerson traces one verse, Zechariah 4:6, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, through American history. A year before the United States existed, the Continental Congress called for a day of fasting and repentance in 1775. President Truman signed the first National Day of Prayer into law in 1952. President Jimmy Carter quoted this same verse in 1979. Each one pointed to the same truth: revival is not something we produce through willpower, it is something the Holy Spirit brings when we repent and pray. This message is part of a series on America's Great Awakenings, tracing the moments God has moved powerfully across the nation as we pray for the next one. Daily Hope with Pastor John Dickerson exists to help you take one step closer to God every day, no matter where you are in your journey. Are you praying for revival in your own life, your family, or our nation? Share your prayer in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  What Happened to the Woman Behind Roe v. Wade? 17.07.2026

  Jane Roe, the woman at the center of Roe v Wade, believed for years that some things were too far gone for God to forgive. Then everything changed. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John Dickerson tells the true story of Norma McCorvey, the woman who became known as Jane Roe in the case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. Years later, a pastor led her to faith in Christ, and Norma described it like being handed a cup of water she did not know she was thirsty for. Drawing from John 4:15 and the story of the woman at the well, Pastor Dickerson shows how McCorvey moved from confusion and regret to forgiveness, purpose, and a passion for defending life. Her striking 2005 Senate testimony reveals the moment she asked God to forgive her and dedicated the rest of her life to helping women and children. This message is part of a series on America's Great Awakenings, tracing the moments God has moved powerfully across the nation as we pray for the next one. Daily Hope with Pastor John Dickerson exists to help you take one step closer to God every day, no matter where you are in your journey. Have you ever wondered if you have done something too big for God to forgive? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/ #DailyHope #JaneRoe #Forgiveness #Salvation #RoeVWade
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  Why Apollo 8 Read Genesis 1 from the Moon 16.07.2026

  Why did the Apollo 8 astronauts read Genesis 1 from the moon? During one of the most uncertain seasons in American history, they chose to share the Bible's opening words with an estimated one billion people around the world. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson reflects on this unforgettable Christmas Eve broadcast and reminds us that God often opens unexpected doors for His truth to shine. Just as Scripture brought hope in a time of fear and division, God still calls His people to faithfully represent Christ wherever He gives us influence. As we pray for the next Great Awakening, may we be ready to step through every door God opens and boldly point others to Him. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Martin Luther King Jr's Hidden Bible Verses in I Have a Dream 15.07.2026

  Did you know Martin Luther King Jr's famous I Have a Dream speech was built on four powerful Bible verses? In this episode of Daily Hope, we continue our journey through the Fourth Great Awakening, exploring how a pastor's kid from Ebenezer Baptist Church grew up to lead a nation through one of its most divided moments in history. You'll discover the four scriptures MLK quoted in his most famous speech, Amos 5:24, Isaiah 40:4-5, Psalm 30:5, and Galatians 3:28, and how faith fueled a movement toward love, unity, and truth when hatred and division threatened to tear the country apart. Daily Hope exists to help you grow closer to God every day through practical, Bible based teaching. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we're glad you're here. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today, and don't forget to subscribe for daily encouragement. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  The Man Who Led Billy Graham to Christ | Luke 1:50 14.07.2026

  What if one prayer you prayed today reached millions of people — long after you're gone? In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson tells the true story of Mordecai Ham, the traveling evangelist who led a 16-year-old farm boy named Billy to the Lord. That boy was Billy Graham — who went on to share the gospel with over 250 million people live, with more than two million known conversions. It all traces back to one faithful servant, on his knees in a hotel room, praying for souls he couldn't yet see. Luke 1:50 says God's mercy extends to those who fear Him from generation to generation. Mordecai Ham didn't know what God would do through that revival meeting in Charlotte. You don't know what God will do through yours either. Keep being faithful with the gifts you have. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  How Billy Graham Led a President to Faith | The Fourth Great Awakening 13.07.2026

  On his deathbed, President Eisenhower looked at Billy Graham and asked: "Would you tell me again?" In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the remarkable true story of how Billy Graham walked alongside Dwight D. Eisenhower — from the early days of his Presidency to his final hours at Walter Reed Army Hospital. At the heart of it all was the gospel: salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone, not by anything we can do for ourselves. This is what revival looks like up close. One faithful person, willing to share the gospel again and again, until a soul is ready. If you've ever wondered whether God can use you to reach someone important, this story is for you. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Could God Raise Up Another Billy Graham? 12.07.2026

  Could God raise up another Billy Graham in our generation? History reminds us that He has done it before—and He can do it again. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins exploring the Fourth Great Awakening through the remarkable story of Billy Graham and his friendship with President Dwight D. Eisenhower. As Billy Graham faithfully proclaimed the gospel, God opened unexpected doors to influence leaders, encourage spiritual renewal, and inspire millions to follow Christ. This message is a reminder that God doesn't just call pastors and evangelists—He raises up faithful men and women in every vocation to be lights for His kingdom. As we pray for the next Great Awakening, may God use each of us wherever He has placed us to point others to Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Could the Next Great Awakening Happen in Our Lifetime? 11.07.2026

  Could the next Great Awakening happen in our lifetime? History reminds us that the God who brought revival before is still at work today. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson introduces the Fourth Great Awakening and explains why many believers see God's hand at work through leaders like Billy Graham and the Jesus People Movement. Looking back isn't about celebrating history—it's about increasing our faith that God can bring revival again. As we continue praying through 2 Chronicles 7:14, may we be the people who humble ourselves, seek God's face, turn from our sin, and trust Him to do what only He can do. Revival begins with God's people, and each of us has a part to play. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Can God Heal Our Land Again? | 2 Chronicles 7:14 10.07.2026

  Can God still bring revival today? His answer begins with one of the Bible's most powerful promises. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through 2 Chronicles 7:14—a timeless invitation for God's people to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their sin. While this promise was originally given to Israel, it reveals God's heart for repentance, renewal, and revival, calling every follower of Jesus to seek Him with urgency and dependence. As we continue praying for the next Great Awakening, may this passage remind us that revival doesn't begin with culture or politics. It begins when God's people turn wholeheartedly back to Him and trust Him to do what only He can do. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  She Never Stopped Praying—and God Changed a Nation 09.07.2026

  What if the answer to your prayers is still unfolding? In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues the inspiring story of James Garfield and his mother, Eliza. Long before Garfield became President of the United States, she faithfully prayed for her son's life, his salvation, and his future. Her simple reminder to "Watch and Pray" became a picture of steadfast faith that never gave up on God's promises. If you're praying for a child, a loved one, or revival in your community, don't lose heart. God often works over years, not moments. Keep praying, keep trusting, and remember that the same God who answered Eliza Garfield's prayers is still at work today. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Don't Give Up on Your Child | God Is Still Working 08.07.2026

  Never underestimate the power of a praying parent. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the remarkable true story of James Garfield, a teenager who walked away from home but was pursued by the faithful prayers of his mother. Through Psalm 86:16, we're reminded that God hears persistent prayer and often uses the quiet faithfulness of parents and grandparents to transform lives for generations. If you're praying for a son, daughter, grandchild, or someone you love, don't lose heart. The same God who worked in James Garfield's life is still at work today. Keep praying, keep trusting, and believe that God can do more than you can see. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  Your Children Are Following Your Example More Than Your Words 07.07.2026

  What's the greatest gift you can give the next generation? According to Scripture, it's a life that wholeheartedly loves God. In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a powerful insight from Psalm 86:16, where David reflects on the faith of his mother. Before David became a king, a giant slayer, or a man after God's own heart, he had someone who faithfully modeled what it looked like to love and serve the Lord. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, or simply investing in the next generation, this devotional is a reminder that your example may become someone else's legacy. God often changes generations through ordinary people who faithfully love Him one day at a time. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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  They Prayed for Water—Then This Happened 06.07.2026

  What happens when desperate people cry out to God? In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the remarkable true story of Providence Spring at Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. Surrounded by suffering and without clean water, Union prisoners gathered to pray—and what happened next is still remembered today at the Andersonville National Historic Site. This powerful story reminds us that God hears the prayers of His people, even in life's darkest moments. While we may not always know how or when He will answer, we can trust that the same God who faithfully provided then still invites us to seek Him today. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/