Walking in Truth

Often when you feel a lack of spiritual power or peace, it’s usually due to a dismal prayer life and lack of time in God’s Word. He simply won’t meet you if you refuse to come to Him earnestly and in need. The power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal because He stayed connected to His Father through prayer and scripture. Pastor Johnny will remind you today that the power of the Lord is still prese...

Do you feel like you just don’t have time or opportunity to pray? Sometimes, distractions overtake you and you give up praying. Satan uses these excuses, among many others to keep you from prayer. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to imitate Jesus, the ultimate example, in your prayer life. He never let busyness, weariness, or distraction keep Him from prayer. It was the key to the power of...

Knowing something can be different than believing it. You might know about other religions or philosophies, but that doesn’t mean that you buy into everything about them. Of course, being a follower of God is the same way. You might know everything about God, but do you believe in what He’s done for you? When push comes to shove, would you stand up for Him, even if it cost you your life? Today, Pa...

How do you respond when things in life get stormy – such as right now, during this global pandemic? Maybe you’re one who jumps-ship and tries to get away from the hard things in life. Or do you stay your ground and fight for what you care about? Do you get bitter or resentful of the things that are happening to you and then feel sorry for yourself? Whatever your natural response is, Pastor Johnny...

Many people have this idea that being at peace means having no war or no conflict in the world. This is a very temporary idea of peace. If you think the world coming to a place of peace here on earth is attainable, it’s just not. Especially during this time of global pandemic, it’s more important that your heart be at peace – with peace from God. Pastor Johnny explains how some things in the story...

The circumstances you’re currently facing may feel like a flood. There might be a flood of emotions, a tossing of routine, a storm of unknowns with a job or maybe even your health. One good thing about storms is that they come to an end. After the dark clouds dissolve, there’s a peace and hope for new beginnings. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny relates the flood of Noah to the challenges of liv...

If there was a fire in the building, there would be ample warnings, notifications, and alarms going off to alert you of the danger. But if you disregard those warnings, you’ll get burned by the unrelenting fire. In a similar way, God gives plenty of warnings before He brings judgment. Today, Pastor Johnny details how God showed much patience and grace during Noah’s time, before He brought destruct...

Everyone relates to the parent/child relationship. There should be a level of respect or even fear of the authority in your life, because they have the ability to affect your circumstances. A parent has the opportunity to offer grace when that’s needed and can give discipline when that’s necessary. So what about when God takes the parent role and you’re the child? Do you have a respectful fear of...

When certain things increase, it’s viewed as a positive thing. An increase in income or education has its benefits and an increase in vacation days or number of children can be a blessing. But what if there was an increase in something that was bad for society? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny mentions some areas that increase for the worst. Just as society was corrupt and immoral before the flo...

Do you feel like you just don’t have time or opportunity to pray? Sometimes, distractions overtake you and you give up praying. Satan uses these excuses, among many others to keep you from prayer. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to imitate Jesus, the ultimate example, in your prayer life. He never let busyness, weariness, or distraction keep Him from prayer. It was the key to the power of...

Have you ever screwed up so badly that you thought it couldn’t be fixed? Pastor Johnny talks today about the effects that sin has in our lives. When you practice sin on a daily basis, it becomes routine. No longer are you repulsed by the things of this world, but you revel in it. Slowly but surely, sin eats away at you until you’re all alone. Don’t become desensitized to sin; let it infuriate you...

A lot of people think that if they can keep their sin a secret, it never needs to come to light. Pastor Johnny reminds us today that sin is never just sin. Much like leprosy, it eats away at you from the inside out. When you rationalize your sin, you’re saying that you’re right and God’s wrong; when you continue in it, you become numb to the effects. Don’t justify your sin. You already have all th...

We all know what it feels like to be discouraged. Sometimes life doesn’t relent and it continues to beat you down until you feel hopeless. Pastor Johnny talks today about the hope and comfort you can find in Jesus Christ. There are things in your life that are out of your control, but there’s nothing that’s outside the will of God. When you’re walking with the Lord, there’s a sense of joy and hope...

It’s easy to get emotionally attached to things. Sometimes we hold on to useless items just because it reminds us of a different time. Pastor Johnny talks to us today about what we must forsake to follow Christ. You’re called to leave everything, take up your cross and follow Him. It seems a little extreme, but God has your best interest in mind. He loves you and wants to see you grow in Him. Don’...

It can be tricky to trust someone when you don’t know their intentions. Pastor Johnny reminds us today that God never changes; He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. You know His word and His promises and therefore you know His intentions. He sent His son to earth to die in your stead that you may live with Him forever in Heaven. He doesn’t want to spend eternity apart from you. If you don’...

Have you ever been hesitant about commitment? People in general aren’t very trustworthy and so we’ve all been through mistrust and heartache. Pastor Johnny talks to us today about being fully committed to God. If the person you love wasn’t driven by selfishness and emotions, it’d be much easier to trust in them. Well God never changes. The promises He’s made to you stand true today. Remember that...

It’s one thing to say you trust someone and another to show it with your actions. Many times, making a vow is a visible sign of showing your trust. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny reminds you that God wants you to trust Him with your heart. When you do this, there’s a peace and praise that overflows out of your heart, even if you’re going through really challenging circumstances. Instead of tru...

It’s easy to forget the good times when you’re faced with really hard times. All those fond memories of the “good ol’ days” are replaced with the harsh reality you might be in now. But the good memories should remain. As Pastor Johnny states today, remembering God’s faithfulness in your life is crucial in your walk with God. Through good times and bad, God continues to be faithful. So don’t lose s...

Sometimes, life throws you a curveball and you not only get hit hard by it, but you get knocked down and pummeled by that situation and things feel overwhelming. If you’re burdened by the weight of something today, know there are others who may feel the same. In fact, Pastor Johnny relates today how people in the Bible expressed many emotions such as anger, frustration, fear, and praise. When you...

There are a lot of people who scoff at the mention of demons, but Pastor Johnny reminds us today that the spiritual world is very real and very close to our own. Astrology, psychic readings, Ouija boards… they’re very real but the Bible calls them blasphemous - “they are not of God.” It doesn’t make them untrue, but the information is coming from the wrong place. Don’t be quick to dismiss somethin...

Whether it was a job or a person, we’ve all been rejected before. Many people can only handle so much rejection before they decide to never let anyone else in. Pastor Johnny talks to us today about how it’s up to us to let Jesus into our lives. You might think that you can do life on your own; you think that you don’t need Him but that’s just not true. We all need Christ. He came and delivered us...

Have you ever been hurt so badly that you thought you’d never heal? We can all relate to heartache but how deep can it go? Pastor Johnny talks today about how Jesus was sent to heal our hearts and bind up our wounds. There is nothing too big that Jesus can’t handle and there’s nothing too small that He won’t care. He loves His children and there’s no hurt that goes unnoticed. When you go searching...

Do you think it’s important to work out, physically? How about mentally? If you don’t work out or you never practice, there are some things that will remain unobtainable. Pastor Johnny reminds us today how vital it is to stay active in the Word of God. If you don’t stretch your muscles, you’re going to hurt yourself. But if you get into the Bible every day and spend intimate time with God, you’ll...

We often are required to do things that we don’t want to do. What kind of attitude do you take on when such things come about? Pastor Johnny comes to us today to talk about how Jesus endured the cross for our sake. He pleaded with His Father to take the burden away but alas, there was no other way to accomplish a sacrifice for all mankind. When next you have to do something that you dread, keep pe...

As a human, it can be hard to not base your standards off of how you feel. Pastor Johnny comes to us today to talk about how God and HIS standards never change; He is the same as He was yesterday, today and tomorrow. You can take comfort in that because you know that your God isn’t fickle and doesn’t change His mind willy-nilly. The Bible is your standard and if there’s something you’re feeling th...