Walking in Truth

For the ancient Israelites, the Tabernacle and all its components revealed how God wanted to live among His people and rescue them. He was everything they needed. And, now, thousands of years later, you can see how Jesus is everything that you need. Today, Pastor Johnny invites you to explore how Jesus fulfills all the different pieces of the Tabernacle described in the Old Testament. Because of H...

Think about a time when you were really thirsty. You could drink coffee or soda or something else, but what you really want is a cold glass of water. The other drinks just don’t quench your thirst in the same way. Well, today, Pastor Johnny shares that the same is true in your spiritual life. You can try lots of different things to satisfy your spiritual thirst, but only God and the truth of His W...

What’s on your list of daily essentials? What aspects of your life act as pivot points that make your world work as it should? Well, in today’s message, Pastor Johnny shares that the Israelites centered themselves around the Tabernacle, the place where they met with God. Not only was their connection with the Lord a spiritual necessity, but it provided the underlying rhythm for everything else in...

Well, what about you? How you do relate to God? Do you think God will only be happy with you when you’re doing the quote “right” things? As long as you’re checking all the boxes, you’re ok. But as soon as you get off track, guilt, shame, and fear threaten to overwhelm you. Well, today, Pastor Johnny explained that this is a symptom of living tied to the old covenant, the law. As you’ll see, Jesus...

Looks can be deceiving. Haven’t we all learned that the hard way at some point? Well, today, Pastor Johnny encouraged you to look past all of the brokenness and mess you see around you in the world and cling to the truth that Jesus is still on the throne. From the outside, it may seem like Satan is in control of things. But that’s not the full picture. When you zoom out, you can see that Satan’s a...

God doesn’t want a bunch of mindless sycophants who follow Him out of obligation. He would never have given us free will if that’s what He was after. No, God created us with the ability to decide for ourselves if we want to walk with Him. As you travel through Hebrews today, you’ll see that God is after your heart. Pastor Johnny shares that part of the purpose of the law is to show you that you ca...

You've probably heard someone make the argument that you can't legislate morality. A law against murder doesn't turn someone's heart away from wickedness. Ultimately, they will find another way to carry out their anger. Just as our laws today cannot make someone moral, the Old Testament law could not make someone righteous. Today Pastor Johnny shares with us that the Old Testament is not a waste o...

Jesus is better. Everything that took place in the Old Testament: all the law, the kings, and the prophets serve to show that Jesus is better. Where the Old Testament shows imperfection, Jesus is perfect. Even those who served as a type of Christ fell short, but Jesus is better. Today, Pastor Johnny shows us that because Jesus is perfect, we can trust him. He's the perfect priest, the perfect king...

The Bible says that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. While that might bring to mind an image of a passive, placating God, that's not an accurate view at all. The peace Jesus brings you has the power to calm you in the midst of trouble and bring life in the face of death. Jesus' peace in you gives you the power to forgive when you are met with hate, and it allows you to take courage when you are afrai...

An engagement ring is a promise. It doesn't signify that maybe one day you will get married. It's not a sign of wishful thinking on the part of the giver. It's a promise that you will be married. As Pastor Johnny shows us today, God has given every believer a spiritual engagement ring. When you come to faith, you are sealed with a promise of your coming inheritance. It's not wishful thinking. It's...

There are difficult passages in the Bible. Some may be difficult to understand and others may be difficult to accept and live out. What do you do when faced with such a text? Ignore it? Look up what your favorite author has to say about it. Today, Pastor Johnny teaches you how to read and interpret difficult passages for yourself. Today's message is a sobering one for those who never really knew C...

Nobody wants to be misunderstood. You wouldn't desire to read an article in the newspaper that completely misrepresents what you said. We want people to interpret our words in context, in the way they were intended. God wants the same when we read the Bible. Today, Pastor Johnny shows us the importance of interpreting the word of God accurately. Without proper groundwork for reading and interpreti...

Babies are completely dependent on others to show them the way. They have to be taught everything: how to talk, walk, eat, and even sleep. But eventually, they need less and less from their parents as they become self-sufficient. Every parent wants to raise healthy, functioning adults. God wants his kids to grow up too. Today Pastor Johnny shows us that it's possible to remain a spiritual baby lon...

Have you ever been plagued by analysis paralysis? You have the decision to make, so you spend countless hours researching, comparing, and weighing all your options...but you never actually get around to making the decision. Sometimes, the same thing can happen spiritually. You can know that you need to make a change and you can hear your pastor preach about it week after week. But as Pastor Johnny...

Everybody has to grow up. No one goes to school still drinking from a bottle. It would be ludicrous to think you could go to college still needing a diaper. You would never think to have your mom spoon-feed you when you live on your own. In the physical realm, all of these scenarios are completely unheard of. And yet, many still act like this spiritually. Pastor Johnny reminds you today that you m...

The Bible teaches that each believer has a place in the body of Christ. Some are ears, some are legs, and others are hands. The ear can never do the work of a hand and the legs can't take the place of the ear. Everyone has a place and a purpose, given by God. Others' gifts may seem more glamorous or important, and you may even find yourself envious of others. Today, Pastor Johnny encourages you to...

Our hands are limited in how much they can physically carry. Have you ever tried to get all of your groceries into the house in one trip, only to end up with food scattered everywhere? Or maybe you were doing really well until you had to open the door with your arms full. When we reach our physical capacity, there are consequences. Today Pastor Johnny reminds us that we have a spiritual capacity a...

We often judge others by their worst actions while we judge ourselves by our best intentions. We will gladly and readily accept compassion from others because we know our heart is in the right place. But we are quick to withhold it from others because we aren't too sure of their intentions. Today, Pastor Johnny shows us that Jesus is a perfectly compassionate high priest. He is gentle with the low...

The list can go on and on and on. Those things that drag us down and discourage us...Jesus knows about all of them. And He relates to us because He's experienced those same feelings. Our weaknesses don't go unnoticed by God. He gives us the power to work through them. As Pastor Johnny shares with us today, Jesus is our High Priest who goes to God for us. When we don't know what to say or how to pr...

It has always been a comforting thought to me to know I'm not alone in my sorrows and joys, in my falterings and successes. The blood of Jesus has covered me and rooted out the sin that so easily seeks to destroy my life. Jesus, who made a way for me to communicate with God, understands me. Understands YOU. He's the best sympathizer, even better than your closest friend because He's walked through...

There are many things about the old testament priesthood that indicate Jesus is a much better candidate for this title than any other man. All of the rituals and offerings that the priest performed paved a way for people to enter the presence of God. But it wasn't a one-time thing like the sacrifice of Jesus. They had to do it again and again. Today, Pastor Johnny explains the job of a high priest...

Get your motives and attitude under a microscope. Or better yet, your whole self. How's it looking? Like squiggly germs invading the good? Pastor Johnny talked with us today about how the Word of God is actively demonstrating to you the things in your life that aren't like Jesus. It's not because He likes to nitpick, but out of love, God desires for us to have the best...His best. It comes through...

Today, Pastor Johnny implores that we make time for what should be the number one priority in our lives as Christians. Reading our Bibles. I mean, who really likes to see themselves in the light that reveals every wrinkle, frown, or pimple? We're just not that good-looking sometimes, but... HALLELUJAH! Because His Word changes all that ugliness into something beautiful if we permit it to. How are...

There it is! I found it. It's what I've been searching for. The power to change all those things I've tried to do in my own strength. The Word of God gives life, friends! If you're struggling with unbelief, He knows as Pastor Johnny tells us today. He's waiting for His words that He spoke over your life to become a realization. That happens when you make a decision to have faith and a bit of trust...

That couch. That recliner. That chair on the beach. Whatever, wherever you think you'll find rest pales in comparison to what Jesus offers you if you BELIEVE! Belief in the power of the Holy Spirit. Belief in His redeeming ability. The belief that He's the Creator of the heavens and the earth. The belief that He loves and cares about every person. Friends, don't let Satan and your own wrongdoing r...