Walking in Truth

It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of going to a concert. You feel the energy and excitement of all the people, singing along to the latest hit song. But the next day, you feel a bit let-down, that the hype of the concert is over. Well, today, Pastor Johnny wants you to see that following Jesus is more like a marathon….pushing through, and viewing the journey as a whole, rather than one mom...

Maybe you used to play games where there was a secret password or code that you needed to get entry into a place. Well today, Pastor Johnny wants to fill you in on something that’s not so secret. When you call on the name of Jesus, you’ll be amazed at the power that holds. In prayer, in your daily life, Jesus should be the first One you run to - to gain access to places that seem impossible. He’s...

In math, you have word problems, where you have to work through them to get to the solution. Well in life and relationships, you have to put in the same kind of work. When there’s a problem, it’s better to work through it, so you can get to a resolution. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny continues discussing unity with those that you’re with, and what your part is – individually, as well. Jesus w...

The president has bodyguards, to protect him physically. Those who intend to harm him might think twice if there’s extra coverage around the person who’s leading the country. In a similar way, Pastor Johnny is saying today that guarding and protecting unity within a church is one of the most important things. You might think you’re fine, and that there’s no harm or danger in your path, but you mus...

How boring would it be if everything in the world was the same color? What if the trees and the ocean were all green? What if every single flower was also green? You wouldn’t get to see or experience all the beauty that could be there. But when you notice the variety of colors that stand out in creation, you start to have an appreciation for how it all works together…in unity. Pastor Johnny wants...

You might feel undeserving of an award that you’re given at work. Sure, you’ve put in plenty of hours, but you still don’t deem yourself worthy of the recognition they’re giving you. This is kind of how it is when it comes to how Jesus views you. You might feel unworthy of His love, but He grants it anyway. You may think you’ve done too many wrongs to make things right, but Jesus still calls you t...

Imagine being coated with a protective layer that covers your physical body. It keeps the toxins from the world out, but you can still walk and breathe, without being harmed by your surroundings. Pastor Johnny talks today, about this being the sort of protection that Jesus prays for when He prayed for His disciples, and for you! He wants you to have an effect on the world, but doesn’t want the evi...

In most cases, eavesdropping is considered a bad thing. But in the case of today’s passage, you’ll find yourself tuning in to a prayer that Jesus spoke. You’ll want to be in-the-know of what He says because it has a lot to do with you! Pastor Johnny teaches today on why Jesus prayed for His disciples, and you get a closer glimpse into what Jesus’ heart was for the people who’d lived life with Him!...

It’s good to have a plan of action if there would happen to be a fire in your home. What things would you make sure to grab, as you’re rushing out the door, doing your best to stay out of harm’s way? Well in today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny wants you to know the thing that’s most important to have in your heart, and be confident in…before you die, or before this world falls apart. If you wouldn’t l...

Any kind of relationship takes some effort….some work to help it grow and become the best it can be. A teacher invests heavily in her students because she knows that by doing that, each child will be able to learn and meet their potential. As you listen today, hear what Pastor Johnny has to say about your relationship with God, and think about your own investment in how you spend time with Him in...

In an effort to put others first, you may find yourself empty and lacking some needed care for your own heart, body, and mind. This happens often in the face of tragedy, where you’re caring for the person you love, who’s recovering from something, but then you’re wilting from within. Well, today, Pastor Johnny wants you to hear how Jesus handled a situation where it would be easy to want to think...

Can you imagine how you would feel if you knew the world was ending, and you didn’t have the answer for how to escape it or get away? Today, Pastor Johnny helps you realize that if you don’t know Jesus as your Savior, things seem hopeless. But if you know Him, and have a relationship with Him, you’ve already overcome anything this world tries to throw at you. So if you’re tempted to give in to dep...

You’ve waited all this time to go on that really exciting ride! But as you experience the highs and lows of that momentary thrill, your stomach starts to turn, and you’d do anything to get off the ride, so you can feel better. Maybe you’d prefer that calm cruise down the river…the one that gives you an assurance that you won’t get sick and need to bail from the ride. Well today, Pastor Johnny help...

When you’re down and out, you might think no one knows what you’re going through…no one can relate to the things you’ve had to endure. But in today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny expresses that God knows and relates to your pain and your sorrow. He knows the unique circumstances you’re going through….they’re like one-of-a-kind snowflakes that have your personal imprint on them. God knows, and He cares...

Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that doesn’t have a villain? It’s pretty uncommon. The truth is…the concept of good and evil has been woven into the very fibers of who we are…because all of history points back to the truth that there’s good and evil in the world. Pastor Johnny wants you to be very aware today of the evil enemy that’s hunting you down…trying to destroy you. But you don...

There are times when you appreciate something even more, because you know you didn’t deserve it. Maybe you didn’t finish all the work you had to do, but your boss gives you the day off anyway. Or there was that chore that’s been on your to-do list, and someone else did it for you, so you wouldn’t have to. Today, Pastor Johnny helps you see that you have a free invitation into heaven, not because o...

The wind is an interesting thing. It can be a calm breeze that soothes and relaxes you. It can also be a forceful gust that stirs up the landscape, and can uproot trees and houses in a “perfect storm.” Well today, Pastor Johnny is speaking of something that’s kind of like the wind. You can’t see it physically, but you know it’s there. It can be a quiet whisper, a gentle nudge, or sometimes, a conv...

Who do you align with politically? Check. What gender do you identify with? Check. Do you believe in a Creator or that the world just came about mysteriously? Check. What’s your take on abortion? Check. All the hot topics of the day are things that you need to care about. But it’s not your personal opinion or emotions that should be the deciding factor. Pastor Johnny lets you know today that what...

The best way to stay up on a skill is to continue doing it regularly. If you’re on a swim team, you’re going to get better and better, the more you’re in the water! Well, think of the Bible as being the water that you need to dive into….every day! Today, Pastor Johnny helps you see that the more you’re involved in what God has to say, the less likely you’ll be to give in to what the world wants yo...

The wind is an interesting thing. It can be a calm breeze that soothes and relaxes you. It can also be a forceful gust that stirs up the landscape, and can uproot trees and houses in a “perfect storm.” Well today, Pastor Johnny is speaking of something that’s kind of like the wind. You can’t see it physically, but you know it’s there. It can be a quiet whisper, a gentle nudge, or sometimes, a conv...

Plenty of people don’t care for solicitors who come to your door, trying to sell something that probably isn’t life-altering. Well, Jesus is no door-to-door salesman. He’s bringing and offering something that is earth-shattering for your life, and you may not even realize that you need it. Pastor Johnny teaches today, on what it means to truly follow Jesus, to follow His call, and to live out a li...

Picture yourself in the worst possible place that you could imagine. Maybe that would be stuck in another country, or being put in prison for something you didn’t do. Do you think it could be possible for you to have joy if you were in that kind of place? Well today, Pastor Johnny helps you understand how a man who was in these very circumstances chose to have joy, and where that source of strengt...

Whether you’re a child or an adult, you know what it’s like to be asked to obey someone or something. Maybe it’s the traffic light that you’re expected to obey. Or if you’re a parent, you call your kids to obey simple tasks, like cleaning up their rooms. Obedience is something that honors the one who has asked. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny talks about obedience to God being most important. B...

Picture having a beautiful garden that you worked on growing all summer. But then there was that really bad hail storm that beat down on your garden and left much of the produce unusable, because of the battering. This might be how you feel when you’re trying to live for God. Are you beaten down and ineffective? Today, Pastor Johnny expresses that this is a normal feeling sometimes. But don’t forg...

When you look at a tree that’s planted by a river, you notice that it’s doing the very thing it was meant to do. It’s growing and producing many leaves, and there’s a lot of fruit hanging from the tree. The tree simply stays where it’s planted and produces fruit. Well in today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny talks about what this looks like for you in a spiritual sense…staying where God meant for you to...