Pastor John D Jakes

Pastor, author, husband, father (the roles keep switching day by day)

  • Pastor John’s Church
  • Sunday Morning at Calvary – The Front Row!
  • At Calvary – Episode 49 – Do We Value What God Values?

    At Calvary – Episode 49 – Do We Value What God Values?

    Our culture screams to both men and women to find certain things valuable. Do those things really make us valuable? Are there consequences if we grab onto the wrong thing to find our value? Does God have something more for us? AND – Is it important that we know if Adam and Eve had belly…

    Pastor John

    February 5, 2022
    podcast
    1 Timothy 3:8-15, AtCalvary, Baptist, Calvary, character, church, deacons, God, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, indianola, men, pastors, podcast, value, women
  • Devotion… Do We Live It

    Devotion… Do We Live It

    “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.” Luke 16:10  This verse catches me in every context I read it. Jesus says it in both Luke 16 and in verse 19. In Luke 16, Jesus…

    Pastor John

    January 31, 2022
    thoughts
    Baptist, Calvary, devotion, faithful, indianola, Jesus, little
  • At Calvary – Episode 48 – WMU Reaches Out

    At Calvary – Episode 48 – WMU Reaches Out

    The WMU of Minnesota-Wisconsin reaches out to Afghan refugees, the concerns and opportunities that such ministry provides, and have you thought about how ministering together as a family can open the door to share the gospel? These thoughts and some things from the Scripture that just make you say, “Huh?!” This is what we will…

    Pastor John

    January 28, 2022
    podcast
    AtCalvary, Baptist, Calvary, church, compassion, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, immigrants, indianola, missions, podcast, refugees, WMU
  • Young People Rock!

    Young People Rock!

    Young people rock! This past weekend Winter Jam was held in Des Moines. Yes there were older people there, but it was predominantly a student focused worship and evangelism event. It was an amazing declaration of God’s love. Young people were singing their hearts out for Jesus. Many had brought friends. Many of those friends…

    Pastor John

    January 24, 2022
    thoughts
    Baptist, Calvary, encourage, faith, indianola, Jesus, love, students, teens, young
  • From Paycheck to Purpose

    What makes your work meaningful for you? Is it the paycheck? Are you climbing the ladder? Is that enough for you or do you need more? What if you are retired? Does getting out of bed in the morning excite you? What about you stay at home moms? Is your work meaningful to you? There…

    Pastor John

    January 17, 2022
    thoughts
    Baptist, Calvary, change, God, indianola, Jesus, meaning, purpose, serve, work
  • What is Your Vision?

    What is Your Vision?

    Everyone has an idea of what they are capable of. Sometimes it comes from training. Our athletes, soldiers, and doctors have this idea. They have been trained for a job. It becomes second nature to them and they know that they can do it. Their training has tested them. Their training has also showed them…

    Pastor John

    January 10, 2022
    thoughts
    ability, Baptist, Calvary, choices, flesh, indianola, Jesus, Spirit, vision
  • The Blessing of a Grateful Heart

    The Blessing of a Grateful Heart

    When was the last time you thought of how important gratitude is to following Jesus?  Although I have many thoughts on the subject, I am not the first or the most eloquent thinker about gratitude.  The following is a quote from Pastor John Piper.  He has spoken and written extensively about gratitude and how it…

    Pastor John

    January 3, 2022
    thoughts
    Baptist, Calvary, gratitude, indianola, ingratitude, Jesus, Romans 1
  • We Need Jesus – Are We Honest About That?

    We Need Jesus – Are We Honest About That?

    “He has filled the hungry with good things; And sent away the rich empty- handed.” Luke 1: 53 Pride is an American institution.  We have self-made men.  We have stars.  We have prima donnas.  We have divas.  We are the wealthiest nation on earth.  We put those who look good on camera into the spotlight…

    Pastor John

    December 27, 2021
    thoughts
    Baptist, Calvary, Christmas, humble, humility, indianola, Jesus, Luke 1, need, pride
  • Christmas Eve Service

    Calvary’s Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Christmas Eve – 7 PM Candlelight, precious hymns, God’s promises. We think deeply together about the coming of Jesus. We are blessed as we do. For those who might be uncomfortable with live flames, electric candles are available upon request.

    Pastor John

    December 21, 2021
    Uncategorized
    Baptist, Calvary, candlelight, Christmas, Eve, indianola, Jesus
  • God’s Peculiar Preparation

    God’s Peculiar Preparation

    When we think of Christmas preparations we usually think of trees and lights and tinsel and stuff. However, someone else prepared for the coming of Jesus. No, I am not talking about Mary or Joseph. I am talking about God. And I am not talking about the immediate preparation of angels or stars or wisemen.…

    Pastor John

    December 20, 2021
    Uncategorized
    Baptist, Calvary, Christmas, conscience, God, indianola, Jesus, preparation, Romans 2, Spirit
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