Walking in Truth

Hypocrisy is something that can run rampant in the church and it is prevalent in politics. Let’s be honest, hypocrisy is hard to avoid. It’s easier to say something than to do it. But what if your life was consistent with the words that come out of your mouth? Today, Pastor Johnny elaborates on this idea of being a hypocrite. He pinpoints how Jesus called it out in religious people of the day. If...

Pastor Johnny Zacchio, Calvary Chapel, Yonkers New York, Walking in Truth

You don’t have to be an expert to know that there is a huge difference between daylight and nighttime. No one’s going to contest that black and white colors are complete opposites. What about that pesky grey area that keeps creeping into your life? Grey area is where you might tend to justify something you’re doing, when you know it might be wrong. Today, Pastor Johnny reiterates what it means to...

f people could see what’s going on in the inner gears of your heart and mind, would you be comfortable with their knowledge of such intimate things? Most of what is spoken or thought about is information you’ve taken in. Pastor Johnny gives a strong exhortation today about guarding your heart by keeping watch over what enters your mind. The world is offering a vast amount of darkness and it’s like...

Sometimes, you’re faced with a decision that’s all or nothing. There’s no staying neutral in the middle. When it comes to choosing to live for God, will your loyalty be with Him or trusting in something or someone else? Today, Pastor Johnny points to scripture regarding the weighty eternal decision you must make as well as the follow-through of that choice. If you’re going to commit, don’t stand o...

When any military is making strategies against their enemy, they pinpoint the various tactics that may be attempted and anticipate those assaults by being armed and ready as much as possible. In your spiritual life, you can do the same in being proactive against your foe, Satan. Today, Pastor Johnny punctuates the fact that your enemy uses some very pointed schemes to take you down and out in this...

Do you ever sense that there’s a target on your back? You might look over your shoulder, but don’t see anything aimed at you. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny gives a gentle reminder that there’s an invisible spiritual battle going on every day that you can’t see, but it’s very present. Fortunately, you can resist this battle with some powerful weapons that God provides for your well-being. Tune...

Worry and fear conspire against you and can eat away at your soul, if you consent. What is the antidote for these types of poison? It may seem unlikely, but the answer is prayer. How healthy is your prayer life in this moment? Today, Pastor Johnny inspires you to think of prayer in a way that shows your willingness to put God in the driver’s seat of your life. If you’ve chosen a relationship with...

If you’re a parent or you’ve ever taken care of children, you know that there are times to say yes to things and there also are limits to where you have to say no, for the betterment of the child. They may not see it your way, but your experience and broader insight to the situation knows what’s best for them. God is the same with you and your desires that you ask for in prayer. You might think yo...

You make time for the things that matter to you. There’s the morning coffee, the lunch outing with a co-worker, working out at the gym, and of course, the show on t.v. in the evening. Do you happen to have any margin in your day for prayer? Today, Pastor Johnny emphasizes the importance of having a daily diet of prayer to God. You may think you’re ok without it, but in actuality, prayer is the fro...

When you think about life, what are some of the most difficult things to overcome? You might say that you struggle to surrender your plans to another. Maybe there’s a sin that is eating away at your heart. Perhaps you wrestle with forgiving someone for a deep wound they have inflicted. Today’s passage covers all of these areas in which you may feel conflicted about. Pastor Johnny will help you dis...

Some might think God is unapproachable and too hard to relate to. Do you engage with God in a formal and stoic way, or do you address him in a friendly, endearing way? Today, Pastor Johnny explores a passage about prayer and encourages you to talk to God the way you would talk to your dad. Just like children ask their parents for things, trusting that their needs will be met, you can seek God in t...

It’s simple to tell someone you’ll pray for them, but do you follow-through with that? Prayer is a powerful thing, but too often, people make many excuses as to why they don’t pray. Pastor Johnny unpacks a passage today that is a model of prayer. If Jesus found validity in praying to His Father, then that should be an example for you to follow as well. Think of praying in the same vane as breathin...

When something is immersed in water, it can become saturated. In contrast, when something is dry, it becomes brittle and ineffective. Now think of your spiritual life and the time you spend with God. Are you soaking up as much as you can from Him and His Word? If so, Pastor Johnny illustrates today that as you absorb all that God is offering, the result is like a fragrant perfume that emanates its...

If you think about kids and how they feel loved, more often than not, they feel most loved when you are spending time with them rather than doing things for them. It is the same with God. He cares most about what you do with Him and including Him in the things you do. As a natural by-product, your inclusion of God produces an outpouring of gratefulness to serve with the right heart. Today, Pastor...

Many times, you might think you are strong in one area and weaker in other areas. A main point of today’s message is that serving and sitting are both needed. Today, Pastor Johnny describes a setting where one woman is strong in serving and hospitality and the other has strengths in sitting at the feet of Jesus and learning from Him. The importance conveyed is that both are necessary for a healthy...

West Side Story had Sharks and Jets. Romeo and Juliet had Montagues and Capulets. In Bible times, there were Jews and Samaritans – hated enemies. Pastor Johnny shares today how Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan depicts compassion from someone who was an archenemy. The Samaritan’s compassion led to action and his example has greater meaning for you personally than what might appear on the pages...

You’ve seen them before; maybe you’ve even been one yourself in a certain debate - the devil’s advocate, who is taking the other side, just for argument’s sake. In today’s passage, Jesus has no tolerance for such a man and He turns the debate in an unexpected direction. Pastor Johnny asks you to contemplate today whether you know God’s Word intellectually or if you grant permission for God’s Word...

Typically, remaining in the state of a baby or child is discouraged, but in this instance, Jesus actually prefers that you remain childlike – when it comes to your faith. Today, Pastor Johnny delivers a strong message that it’s far more important to take God at His Word than to question it with the intent to find holes and prove that you’re right and He’s wrong. Take the Word of God in like pure m...

You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t shoot the messenger.” As a follower of Jesus, your job is to carry the message of Christ, come what-may. Anytime you’re presenting eternal, life-giving news to someone, there’s always a chance of being under heavy spiritual attack. Pastor Johnny gives an empowering teaching today about being ready and remaining humble in your service to God. God may be placing oppor...

When it comes to your participation at church, are you a worker or a spectator? Scripture backs up this idea that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. God wants you to be willing to work the spiritual crops to ready them for harvest. Pastor Johnny enlightens you today to realize that it’s God’s grace that enables you to do His work. So next time you’re tempted to sit back and let ot...

When you think about the word ambassador, you might associate that term with the political powers that-be. However, Pastor Johnny draws you into an important role today for God’s kingdom. This role is being an ambassador for Christ. Pastor Johnny suggests some effective tools to implement in your daily life as a representative of Christ. Your character, conduct, and conversation are a means to dis...

Family’s an interesting conundrum. Many families can be relationally close. But what if you’re holding too tight to family? Pastor Johnny mentions today that as important as family can be, if your family is your first love, it’s taking a place that belongs to God. What are you ultimately living for and who are you trying to please? One day, your earthly family will not factor into an interaction y...

You’ve heard the term, “Easier said than done.” When the rubber meets the road, will you keep your word on something you gave a verbal promise to? Pastor Johnny doesn’t shy away from this idea today as he gives examples of areas in your life that may have a tighter grip than you realize. If God asked you to surrender the material things that are dearest to you, would you contest it? You might thin...

When you think about following Jesus, it can be easy to focus on what it will cost you rather than what you will gain. In the long run, what you lose cannot compare with what you will gain. Today, Pastor Johnny exposes commonly chosen excuses that many people use in avoiding truly following God. In today’s passage, Jesus encounters three very different people with specific circumstances, which hin...