Walking In Truth

Why do you go to church? Is it to be entertained? Do you want to be impressed with the teaching and the music? Pastor Johnny will urge you to seek an encounter with Jesus when you come to church. That’s not dependent on how great the worship team or pastor is. That’s dependent on you opening your heart for God to move.

It’s easy to sit back and have a pastor tell you what to think. It doesn’t require a lot of effort. Studying the Bible for yourself takes time and work. Today, Pastor Johnny will tell you something you don’t often hear from pastors. Don’t blindly trust everything he says. Make sure you test teachers against God’s Word.

God does indeed speak to believers through dreams and visions, but sometimes it can be hard to decipher between God speaking, your desires, and a dream caused by a bad pepper. Today, Pastor Johnny will urge you to test any dream or vision you have against God’s Word. God won’t call you to do something unbiblical.

In recent years, there have been several deaths at the Grand Canyon as people get right to the edge trying to get a great picture. Sin is like a dangerous cliff. Pastor Johnny will warn you today not to play with standing on the edge. Sin leads to death. Don’t see how close you can get to it. It’s not worth it. Keep your distance.

If we trip over a branch on the path, the pain in our knee reminds us to watch our step the next time. If we see someone else trip, it’s even smarter not to make the same mistake. Today, Pastor Johnny will urge you to learn from the past. The Bible has plenty of people messing up; They’re there so you don’t make the same mistakes.

Do you exercise? Do you take a pilates class, lift weights, or run? It’s good to keep in shape physically. In his message today, Pastor Johnny will ask if you’re staying in shape spiritually. Are you reading and studying God’s Word and spending time in prayer? It’s even more important to build up your spiritual muscles.

We are chosen and called by God! Isn’t that incredible? God wants to use us, undeserving sinners. Let that sink in. Pastor Johnny will declare to you that truth today. God chose you and called you to be a part of what He’s doing in the world. He’s called you to come alongside Him and be a part of His mission. 

Have you ever argued with someone about something meaningless, like which ketchup is better? Some battles aren’t worth fighting. Today, Pastor Johnny will remind you that God’s truth is something you should stand up for. It’s a battle worth fighting. You don’t have to argue combatively, but stand firm all the same.

You might be serving God for years before you see any fruit from your labor. It takes time for God to do work in people’s lives, and just because you don’t see it personally doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to keep serving the Lord even if you are feeling discouraged, He is faithful. 

Typically, you are spending your money to get something in return. You spend money on food, gas, housing, but do you have a portion budgeted for your tithe? Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to test God in the area of finance. If you don’t believe that God will multiply your money, try Him and see what happens. 

God allows you to go through trials not so that you will suffer and hate your life, but so that you will come out the other side stronger and have more faith in Him. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to look for the good amid hard circumstances. Don’t be discouraged because God is with you even in the fire. 

Meekness can be described as quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. Those are typically not words you would want to be described as, but that’s exactly how Jesus lived His life. Today, Pastor Johnny will remind you that meekness doesn’t mean weakness. If you want to live a life according to Jesus, you have to remain meek. 

Playing hide and seek from God will never be in your favor. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to come out of your hiding spot from sin. Don’t wait until someone finds you, because God has already found you. He knows your secrets, but you can be set free by confessing and receiving forgiveness from God.

Saying yes to following God is more than choosing to believe in Him. It’s a process that is constantly at work. When you choose to follow Him, He will work on your heart and soul for the rest of your life. Today, Pastor Johnny will remind you that choosing to live for God is more than a moment, it’s saying yes to Him every day. 

Have you ever gone through a difficult season in your life and found yourself asking, “Why me, God?” In today’s message, Pastor Johnny reminds you that no matter what you face in this life, every trial and every storm has a purpose. Give God your heart and allow Him to make Himself known in your life.

Sometimes, when life throws us its harshest curveballs, it’s difficult to understand why we face seasons of difficulty and hardship. Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to know that there is a plan for your life and that every trial serves a purpose. And in the middle of every storm, Jesus is there right with you, guiding you to the other side.

When you look at the state of the world, it’s easy to lose hope when it feels like those in power don’t care about your feelings. But today, Pastor Johnny wants you to understand that everything happening in this life is according to the will of God. There will come a day when the Lord will return, and every knee will bow in His presence.

At times in your walk with Christ, the weight of the world can feel overwhelming, leading you to question whether you are strong enough to endure. This feeling can be even more intense if you are in a leadership position. That’s why Pastor Johnny reminds you that placing your faith in Jesus allows Him to guide you through any storm.

Have you ever felt like you were moving from one storm to another, wondering when your time of peace will arrive? In today’s message, Pastor Johnny encourages you to place your faith in Jesus Christ and trust in His promises for your life, assuring you that He will keep you safe and help you prosper.

If you’ve been in the church for a long time, you know that not everyone is perfect. Sometimes, when someone goes through a series of unfortunate experiences, it can lead them to question whether all people in Christ behave that way. But today, Pastor Johnny encourages you to have faith in Jesus and allow Him to place godly people in your life.