Walking in Truth

There are those things in life where you can't have one without the other. I'm thinking of pairs that complement each other. That, taken as a whole unit, are much more effective than if they were alone. This is how we need to think of our walk with Jesus. His Word won't...can't change us if we first haven't accepted the fact that He died on the cross for our sins. What do you believe? Do you expec...

The one person they should have followed, they DIDN'T. And the only person that they shouldn't have placed their faith in, they DID. Forget about God. Forget about what He did for them. Friends, you and I can't let our own thoughts, feelings, and strengths, like these Jewish people, dictate how, and if we align our lives with the teachings of Jesus. Pastor Johnny tells us today that this kind of u...

The person who has professed faith in God, but allows sin to rob them of a heart relationship with Him is like that a stubborn child who thinks they know better. Here's a truth bomb. You don't know better. Your unwillingness and your unbelief will only lead you to a hardened heart. Pastor Johnny shares with us today the story from Scripture about the sower and the seed. There are different types o...

So besides thinking about Jesus in light of the world's negativity, Hebrews tells us to think about Moses. This was the guy that tried to give God excuses so he wouldn't have to confront Pharaoh to free the Israelites. Guess what? The excuses didn't hold any water with God. Because He's greater and better than Moses...than everything. Pastor Johnny gives us many examples of what a hardened heart l...

Our culture can be so harsh, it's no wonder that the writer of Hebrews encourages one and all who believe in Jesus to set their mind ON Jesus. I see so many things that snuff the enjoyment out of life that it's easy for me to build strong, protective walls around my heart. How about you? In today's message with Pastor Johnny, this is exactly what we're not to do. If we think...and I mean, SIT and...

Jesus must be your savior as well as your Lord. Today, Pastor Johnny will be reminding you that theirs no such thing as Jesus simply saving you from Hell but then allowing you to live however you want to live. Jesus loves you too much to leave you the way you are. The Holy Spirit will ultimately convict and change you from the inside out if you're truly a child of God. If you claim to be a Christi...

The main reason Christians fall into sin, simply put... is because of neglect. The neglect of the Word of God, and neglect of spending proper time in prayer. Today, Pastor Johnny will be challenging you to return back to the main pillars of the faith if you've fallen into sin. You need to purpose to make reading God's Word and spending time in prayer a main priority. Also, purposing to stay connec...

God has given you commands in His Word because He loves you and knows that the best life you can live is with proper boundaries. These boundaries protect you against the enemy and against the destructive effects of sin. As Pastor Johnny continues his teaching series through the book of Hebrews, he'll be exhorting you to obey God's commands and to repent of any known deliberate sins. God created yo...

Today, Pastor Johnny will be reminding you that you're either walking in the Spirit or walking in the flesh. Sure, there may be times when you walk in the Spirit and then immediately walk in the flesh, but the two can't be taking place simultaneously. Peter spoke by the Spirit when he declared Jesus was the Messiah, but then he spoke by the influence of the flesh when he said Jesus can't go to the...

You’re on your last straw. You’re fed up with the things that have gone wrong in your past. Your faith in God is wavering, as you question what He’s doing. Well, Pastor Johnny just shared an experience today, where he was struggling to understand or hear from God. It’s not unusual to be in this place, but it’s what you do at that moment, and Who you go to for answers and fulfillment - that’s key....

Perhaps you’re in a place today where cynicism creeps in. You’ve been given a “bad hand,” and it’s hard to make sense of what God’s doing in your life. Pastor Johnny has a word for you today, and it’s not something that should be taken lightly! God works in your life, and He’s bringing about things that you may not be able to see from your point of view. But God works in mysterious ways, and He al...

The things you can see versus the things you can’t see. Some people might wish they could see all that’s going on in the spiritual realm, but others might be terrified to know! As you’ll hear today, Pastor Johnny touches on the fact that there’s a lot going on - that you’re unaware of. Maybe that’s a good thing! Did you realize that there are angels protecting you on a daily basis? What a comfort...

Are you familiar with traditions and systems, where you have to go to a priest in order to confess your sins? This stems from the Old Testament times of having to have a priest, who was the mediator between you and God. But what you may not realize is that the extra step between you and God is unnecessary! As Pastor Johnny explains today, Jesus paid for your sins on the cross, which means that you...

There might be some competition on the playground about whose dad is better than everyone else’s. There might be reasons why one person’s dad is stronger, more successful, or more impressive and intimidating. Well, guess what? Pastor Johnny wants you to know today that in the book of Hebrews, it becomes evident that Jesus is better than anyone else before Him in the Bible. The things that had poin...

When there’s a crisis, your natural response is fight or flight. In either case, there’s an element of fear that drives you to have the courage to stay and defend yourself, or give in to weakness and run away. When it comes to your faith, Pastor Johnny is saying today that you should always be willing to take a strong stand for your faith, even in the face of persecution. Is it easy? Of course not...

Jesus commands us to care for the people that our society deems unimportant. And He doesn’t just say to take care of them – as Pastor Johnny points out today, Jesus said that if we care for these people, we are caring for Jesus Himself. Jesus adds that the inverse is also true: if we refuse to care for our neighbors in need, we refuse to do these things for Jesus. We are called to love those aroun...

As Pastor Johnny teaches about salvation and the afterlife today, he reminds us that a sinner’s prayer isn’t a magic formula to be saved. While that prayer may be the starting point for someone’s faith journey, following Jesus is something we do over the course of our lifetime, not just in a one-time prayer. So, while this prayer may be a significant moment, the Bible is clear that God’s salvation...

Today, Pastor Johnny discusses what the Bible says about the afterlife. He cites some statistics about what Americans believe about this topic, and it’s clear that people are pretty confused. While many think there is a Heaven and a Hell, they’re not sure what qualifies people for each. Most people believe they will go to Heaven because they see themselves as good people. But the Bible shows us th...

In a place like America, where we have so much freedom and abundance, faith can feel easy sometimes. Today, Pastor Johnny reminds us that Jesus didn’t call us to trust Him only when it’s convenient. He called us to abandon ourselves and trust Him even when it doesn’t make sense. He called us to die to ourselves, to do things that completely contradict what the world tells us. When we face hardship...

Pastor Johnny reminds us today that God is sovereign and has a plan for us! Even though we may not understand why things are happening in our lives, we can rest in the hope that God has a purpose and works all things for the good of those who love Him. And there are times when we can see this play out in our lives or those around us – things that may seem random end up being some of the best thing...

While non-believers tend to do whatever they think is best for themselves, as Christians, we believe that God has put us on this earth for a purpose, so it’s essential that we seek God’s guidance in our decision-making. But how do we do this? Do we wait to hear an audible voice from God? Not exactly. Today, Pastor Johnny offers some practical advice on pursuing God’s will: God can give us clarity...

As believers, we must remember that we are the hope of this world because God has chosen us to be the ambassadors of His Kingdom. No government or political party will fix the world – it’s up to us to bring the light of the Gospel and expand God’s restorative Kingdom. Pastor Johnny encourages us to love our neighbors with the same compassion that Jesus had for His neighbors. Even if we disagree wi...

Many people these days struggle deeply with the concept of identity. We want to know that we’re valuable, but how are we supposed to discern that? Today, Pastor Johnny reminds us that we all have value because we bear the very image of God. It seems like an outrageous idea, but the Bible tells us that God created us in His own image. So as followers of Jesus, we know that our value doesn’t come fr...

So often take the fact that we were created in God’s image for granted. Instead of pondering this profound truth, we tend to go about our day without even considering that God created us in the image of God. We interact with the people around us without remembering that they bear His image. Today, Pastor Johnny takes a moment to emphasize how critical this truth is. In a world where so many values...

Almighty God. Creator of all things. Who designed each star and drew the vastness of space? It can be easy sometimes to see God as only this big, mighty creator. Distant and separate from us. Yet, as Pastor Johnny teaches today, God is not just the cosmic creator in the sky; he is your loving, all-knowing, and merciful savior. Don’t forget how personal God is. He knows you deeply and intimately. H...