Grace Bible Church of Conway's Podcast

In this compelling sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores what it truly means to be a servant leader, drawing from the Apostle Paul's defense of his leadership in 2 Corinthians 10:1–11. Addressing the criticisms Paul faced from the Corinthians—who compared him to charismatic "super apostles"—Pastor Johnson highlights how Paul's humility, spiritual mindset, and reliance on Scri...

In this deeply pastoral and timely message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson steps away from his usual series to speak directly into the lives of a church facing sickness, uncertainty, and emotional burdens. Preaching from 1 Peter 5:6–7, he offers a biblical remedy for anxiety that doesn’t dismiss our struggles but speaks peace into them. Drawing a vivid comparison between our fears and the fragile cries of...

In this powerful and passionate sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson walks through 2 Corinthians 9, exploring the life-changing truth that giving is not just something we do for God—but a grace God gives to us. With urgency and encouragement, Johnson lays out eight compelling motivations for sacrificial, joyful generosity. Each reason, drawn directly from the text, builds upon the next—painting a vivid...

In this powerful message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores 2 Corinthians 8 to challenge believers on a deeply personal level: how does our financial giving reflect the condition of our hearts? Using Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthian church, Pastor Johnson highlights five compelling reasons why giving is not just a command but a visible, tangible expression of our love, gratitude, wisdom, compass...

In this powerful and sobering message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks 2 Corinthians 7:10 to help us discern the critical difference between true and false repentance. Drawing a clear line between godly grief that leads to salvation and worldly sorrow that leads to death, Johnson explores biblical examples such as Esau, King Saul, Judas, and King David to illustrate how emotions like guilt and remo...

In this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks 2 Corinthians 7, where the Apostle Paul vulnerably appeals to the Corinthians to restore their strained relationship. Despite being falsely judged, criticized, and emotionally distanced by the church he once deeply served, Paul models a radical, Christ-like response—one marked by tenderness, forgiveness, and an open heart. Pastor Johnson cha...

In this powerful and deeply personal sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson challenges believers to examine the relationships that shape their spiritual lives. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1, he unpacks the biblical command to avoid being unequally yoked with unbelievers—not just in marriage or dating, but in close friendships, partnerships, and influences that subtly draw our hearts away from God. U...

In this powerful and sobering sermon from 2 Corinthians 6:3–13, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson reflects on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, honoring his bold witness for Christ and challenging the church to consider why God takes such voices so early. Using the Apostle Paul’s example, Pastor Johnson urges believers to examine the marks of true spiritual leadership—great sacrifice, endurance throu...

Do you ever feel like God is angry with you—even as a believer? In this powerful and theologically rich sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks one of the most essential verses in Scripture: "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21). With clarity and depth, Johnson addresses the heart-level struggle many C...

In this sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians to show that every believer is called to be an ambassador for Christ. God has chosen to speak through redeemed people, entrusting us with the ministry of reconciliation. As ambassadors, our duty is not only to proclaim the truth but to persuade, to share, to plead, and to serve as God’s mouthpiece, urging the world: “Be r...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson challenges the worldly standards we often use to determine our value and identity. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 5:11–17, he contrasts the fleeting approval of man with the eternal opinion of God. Through vivid illustrations and deep scriptural insight, Johnson shows how our true worth is not found in appearance, performance, or public opinion—but in...

Pastor Jeffrey Johnson reminds us that while our earthly bodies waste away, believers can live with unshakable courage because a far greater reality awaits us. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:1–6, he explains that our groaning in this life—through pain, sickness, and the effects of aging—is not a hopeless despair, but a longing for the perfect body God has prepared. This future body will be heavenly...

In this powerful and sobering sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 to confront the reality of human mortality and the Christian's hope beyond death. With both candor and compassion, he reminds us that while our outer selves waste away, our inner selves are being renewed daily. Using vivid illustrations and heartfelt personal stories, Johnson explains how afflictions—th...

In this stirring message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson invites listeners to embrace the call to spiritual fruitfulness—even amid suffering. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, he challenges the church to see affliction not as a barrier, but as a powerful means through which God's surpassing power is revealed. As clay jars carrying the priceless treasure of the gospel, believers display Christ’s stre...

In this heartfelt and powerful message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:1–6 with a dual focus: to equip believers in how to evangelize faithfully, and to evangelize everyone present—whether saved or unsaved. With bold honesty and gospel-centered urgency, Pastor Johnson emphasizes the necessity of remaining optimistic, honest, faithful, and humble in our witness, reminding us that ou...

In this profound and heartfelt sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores the rich meaning and spiritual power of 2 Corinthians 3:18. He guides listeners through four key "glories" revealed in the passage: the glory of beholding God, the glory of God Himself, the glory of being transformed into His likeness, and the glory that this transformation is entirely God's work. Through vivid s...

In this compelling sermon from 2 Corinthians 2:12–3:6, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson addresses the deep insecurities many Christians feel when it comes to evangelism and sharing their faith. Do you often feel inadequate, lacking boldness, or unsure of what to say when witnessing to others? This message brings both challenge and encouragement by reminding believers where true confidence lies—not in oursel...

In this heartfelt and challenging message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores the vital themes of discipline in both parenting and the church. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 2:5–11, he reflects on the biblical necessity of discipline, not as a punishment rooted in anger, but as a redemptive and loving correction essential for growth, order, and maturity. Using the context of church discipline in Corint...

In this powerful and deeply reflective sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson takes us back to 2 Corinthians 1:19–20 to explore the profound truth that in Christ, God's answer is always "Yes." Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt teaching, Pastor Johnson contrasts the world's constant "no"—no peace, no fulfillment, no lasting joy—with the unchanging "yes" we fi...

In this heartfelt and deeply instructive sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks the Apostle Paul's response to harsh and unfair criticism from the Corinthian church—a church he had planted and served sacrificially. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:12 through 2:4, Pastor Johnson highlights Paul's godly approach to being misunderstood, misjudged, and personally attacked by those he loved. Past...

In this powerful message, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores 2 Corinthians 1 and introduces what he calls "The School of Affliction"—a divine seminary in which every believer is enrolled. Unlike traditional academic settings, this school teaches through suffering, trials, and hardships, where God Himself is the instructor. The goal? Not mere intellectual knowledge of theology, but a deep, e...

In this deeply pastoral and heartfelt sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson addresses those enduring prolonged seasons of trial and silence from God. Drawing from Isaiah 30 and other scriptural references, he encourages listeners with the powerful truth that God's silence is not absence. When we hear nothing, God is still speaking — and His message is often a single, challenging word: "Wait.&qu...

In this powerful conclusion to the book of Ruth, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson unpacks the climactic fourth chapter as a rich allegory of the Gospel. Highlighting Boaz as a clear type of Christ, our kinsman redeemer, Pastor Johnson shows how this real-life love story foreshadows the redemptive work of Jesus. From Boaz’s legal integrity and strength to his gracious restoration and lasting legacy, the serm...

In this powerful message from Ruth chapter 3, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson speaks directly to the heart of anyone battling despair, depression, or hopelessness. Drawing from the turning point in Naomi and Ruth’s story, he reveals how hope is rekindled through God's Word, prayer, our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Johnson shares raw and personal testimony of his own struggles with suicidal de...

In this heartfelt message from Ruth 2, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson reminds us that even when we are burdened by guilt, shame, and fear, God's response is not rejection—but welcome. Like Ruth, who sought refuge under the wings of the Redeemer, we are called to run to God, not away from Him. Pastor Johnson shares eight powerful reasons why we should bring our sins directly to the Lord: He will not t...