J. Thomas Johnson

Way of Life

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Sermons and teachings in the evangelical Arminian-Wesleyan tradition.

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J. Thomas Johnson

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S15 E50 Luke Series - Discussion 50: Living in the Household of the Father (Luke 17:1-19) 08.06.2024 21:03

Once we have been accepted into God's Household, what are our responsibilities? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

S15 E49 Luke Series - Discussion 49: Choosing a Household (Luke 16:1-31) 01.06.2024 20:29

Which household will you choose to serve, the household of the Father or the household of the Rich Man? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

S15 E48 Luke Series - Discussion 48: Sinners and Saints (Luke 15:1-32) 25.05.2024 27:29

Many are familiar with the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but have we truly understood it? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

S15 E47 Luke Series - Discussion 47: Preparing for Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35) 18.05.2024 21:11

Is it ever acceptable to Jesus to undersell the requirements of the Gospel for the purpose of evangelism? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

S15 E46 Luke Series - Discussion 46: Rewards (Luke 14:7-24) 11.05.2024 16:28

What constitutes generosity and hospitality for Jesus? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

S15 E45 Luke Series - Discussion 45: Living in Denial (Luke 13:31-35) 04.05.2024 26:16

Why did Jesus call Herod a 'fox', why did He say that no prophet could be killed outside of Jerusalem, and why did he say that Israel's house was left to them? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

S15 E44 Luke Series - Discussion 44: Pursuing God (Luke 13:22-30) 27.04.2024 21:16

Who will be granted entry into the Kingdom of God, and who will not? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

S15 E43 Luke Series - Discussion 43: The Infection (Luke 13:18-21) 20.04.2024 20:02

What if the Kingdom of God is not a place, but an infection? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

S15 E42 Luke Series - Discussion 42: Law, Mercy, and the Justice of God (Luke 13:10-17; 14:1-6) 13.04.2024 24:42

How does Jesus expect Christians to remember the Sabbath and to keep it holy?" This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

S15 E41 Luke Series - Discussion 41: The Fire (Luke 12:49 - 13:9) 06.04.2024 17:49

Did Jesus come to bring peace or fire...or, somehow, both? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

S15 E40 Luke Series - Discussion 40: The Administrator (Luke 12:35-48) 30.03.2024 20:19

Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God? What are the responsibilities of those who accept the responsibility of leadership? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The earlier discussion mentioned in this episode ("Discussion 29: The Patience of God") can be found at the following link: https://WayOfLife.podbean.com/e/luke-series-discussion-29-the-patience-of-god-luke-937-50/

S15 E39 Luke Series - Discussion 39: The Worship of Worry (Luke 12:13-40) 23.03.2024 24:59

How is Christian fear to be distinguished from worldly fear, and how might it be that Christians can live at peace and in contentment when the world cannot? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

S15 E38 Luke Series - Discussion 38: Truth, Carefully Concealed (Luke 12:1-12) 16.03.2024 29:52

What is the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and why is it unforgiveable? Jesus helped His disciples with both questions. This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

S15 E37 Luke Series - Discussion 37: The Curses of Jesus (Luke 11:37-54) 09.03.2024 21:38

Which common leadership motivations and behaviors has Jesus condemned in the Kingdom of God? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

S15 E36 Luke Series - Discussion 36: An Evil Generation (Luke 11:29-36) 02.03.2024 21:23

What did Jesus mean when He called His culture an 'evil generation'? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

S15 E35 Luke Series - Discussion 35: A Kingdom of Demons? (Luke 11:14-28) 24.02.2024 20:14

How did Jesus explain His ministry of exorcism, and how did He explain His intention for full and lasting healing? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The two books referenced in this sermon can be viewed here: "The Unseen Realm," by Dr. Michael Heiser https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1683592719/ "The Lost World of the Flood, by Tremper...

S15 E34 Luke Series - Discussion 34: When We Pray (Luke 11:1-13) 17.02.2024 22:23

What were Jesus' disciples asking when they asked Him how to pray, and how did Jesus respond? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

S15 E33 Luke Series - Discussion 33: The Better Part (Luke 10:38-42) 10.02.2024 14:24

What did Jesus praise about Mary in His reprimand of Martha? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

S15 E32 Luke Series - Discussion 32: Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) 03.02.2024 22:01

How did Jesus explain His command to love our enemies in the context of God's command to love our neighbors? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

S15 E31 Luke Series - Discussion 31: Mission Discernment (Luke 10:1-23) 27.01.2024 27:04

What can we learn from the three missions on which Jesus sent His disciples? This sermon was preached on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

S15 E30 Luke Series - Discussion 30: When Time Is Short (Luke 9:51-62) 20.01.2024 20:03

When God calls, do we always or ever have time to deliberate? This sermon was preached on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

S15 E29 Luke Series - Discussion 29: The Patience of God (Luke 9:37-50) 13.01.2024 29:10

Why was it that the disciples could not cure a demon-possessed young man? This sermon was preached on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

S15 E28 Luke Series - Discussion 28: The Kingdom of God (Luke 9:18-36) 06.01.2024 20:44

What is the way of life, and what does it mean to walk upon it? This sermon was preached on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

S15 E27 Luke Series - Discussion 27: Every Word (Luke 9:7-17) 30.12.2023 24:22

What does Jesus' feeding of the five-thousand-plus teach us about worship? This sermon was preached on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

S15 E26 Luke Series - Discussion 26: The Generosity of Jesus (Luke 8:40 - 9:6) 23.12.2023 20:25

How does Jesus heal, and can healing be 'stolen'? This sermon was preached on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The sermon "When Jesus Restores," mentioned in this episode can be listened to On wayoflife.podbean.com here: https://WayOfLife.podbean.com/e/mark-series-when-jesus-restores-mark-521-43/ Or on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BE-ZryRRdsE