Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 181

In part one of our thanksgiving miniseries we discussed how thanksgiving is to be the lifestyle of a Christian.

But Scripture makes it clear that thanksgiving is to be the language and communication of the Christian.

We are to "continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15).

What if thanksgiving became the outflow and communication of our lives?

In this episode, we talk about what the Bible says about the tongue, the importance of offering thanksgiving, and four key truths about thanksgiving that should change how we talk and live.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 180

While we are nearing the American holiday of Thanksgiving, for most of us the concept of thanksgiving and gratitude is merely a seasonal festivity or a thing we write in our journals.

Yet Biblical thanksgiving is more than a meal or holiday, it's the lifestyle of every Christian.

Join me on this three-part series as we examine thanksgiving from a Biblical perspective and gain a greater love and gratitude for our Lord Jesus Christ.

In this first episode, we talk about the overall concept of thanksgiving, how it is linked to the Cross, and are reminded to not just have thanksgiving but ABOUND with it!

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 179

Jesus spent a lot of time in the crowds and multitudes throughout His ministry.

Yet Mark records that individuals were significant and important to Jesus.

People weren't just another "number" or "face" amidst the crowd, rather Jesus often honed in on one individual, gave full attention to them, and engaged with them as if no one else was around.

What a profound reminder for our lives today – Jesus is just as concerned for individuals (you or I) today as He was back in His day.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 178

We know wisdom is important, but what is its value in our lives?

Proverbs is a book of "wisdom" – and we are told specifically that if we receive, hide, incline our ears, apply, cry out, lift up, and seek wisdom we will experience incredible benefit.

In this episode, we examine Proverbs 2 and the seven key things we are to do with wisdom so that we may experience the value of it.

In so doing, we discover that wisdom is far more than intellectual knowledge or information – for the fulfillment and fullness of wisdom is found in the Bible and in Jesus Christ … for He is our wisdom.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 177

Whether you ministry in a formal way (pastor, missionary, etc) or whether you work down in a factory, stay at home with the kids, or any other profession, we are all called to be ministers of the Gospel of Grace.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to prepare our lives for the work of ministry.

If you are a Christian, this episode will help you discover ways to build your life around Jesus Christ and pour your life out in ministry to the world around you.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 176

We live in a season where fear, anxiety, and burdens abound. Lawlessness reigns. Covid continues. The upcoming election creates unsettling uncertainty.

But as Christians, what do we do with the fear, anxiety, cares, and burdens?

In this episode, Nathan Johnson talks about the importance of casting our burdens upon the Lord – rolling the weight of our burdens upon the shoulders of Jesus Christ.

Find freedom, peace, and life in Jesus … for He cares for you.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 175

Do you need a breakthrough in your life?

Perhaps its a circumstance or situation … or maybe a relationship – regardless, we each have areas that we need God to breakthrough in and bring life, restoration, reconciliation.

In this message, we look at a passage in 2 Samuel 5 where David deals with the Philistines and God breakthroughs so powerfully that the name of the location changes from the "Valley of Giants" to the place where God is the "Master of Breakthroughs."

If you are needing breakthrough in your life or a reminder of the powerful God we love, serve, and pray to, this episode will remind you that no matter what you are facing, God wants to be right in the middle of it and cause a breakthrough.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 174

We all know that God loves us … but does He like us?

In this episode, join Nathan as he ponders a season of weddings and marriage and reflections upon the relationship we have with Jesus Christ.

If you've ever wanted to know if God not only loves you but likes you, this message will be an encouragement to your soul.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 173

Maranatha! 

This statement was a mantra of the early church, translated as "Come, Lord Jesus!"

For the early church facing hardship, difficulty, trials, persecution, and martyrdom, this cry was a hope-filled yearning of their desire to be with Jesus.

In a similar vein, Paul in Philippians 4:5, gives a profound statement as a reminder to the Church that "The Lord is at hand." 

Loaded with depth and life-changing truth, this statement must be understood in two ways … both holding tremendous significance for our lives today. 

In this episode, Nathan gives an overview of Paul's statement and invites you to listen to the full-length message on the NRJohnson Sermon Podcast.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 172

There is a "secret" to prayer – praying with tears and anguish.

Something happens when you gain God's heart and burden for the world and you begin to carry His burden with tears and a anguish of prayer.

In this episode, we listen to a short "Bravehearted Thot" by David Wilkerson on "A Call to Anguish" and the necessity of experiencing anguish – coming from the response of Nehemiah when the walls of Jerusalem were found unbuilt.

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