Grace Bible Church of Conway's Podcast

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson reflects on a life-changing experience preaching to thousands of prisoners in El Salvador—an encounter that highlights the urgency and reach of the gospel. Through vivid testimony, he reveals God’s heart for the outcast and challenges believers to embrace the Great Commission with renewed seriousness and compassion.

Shifting into a deeply practical teaching, this message centers on the role of truth in sanctification. Pastor Johnson explains how God’s Word transforms the believer from the inside out—shaping our thinking, strengthening our faith, redirecting our affections, and ultimately changing our behavior. With clarity and conviction, he exposes the deceptive nature of sin and calls Christians to pursue lasting victory by saturating their minds and hearts with Scripture.

This sermon is both a call to mission and a guide to spiritual growth—urging listeners to treasure God’s Word, walk in truth, and live with eternal purpose.

In this message, Jeffrey Johnson explores what it truly means to be “plugged in” to the life of the church, drawing from Paul’s closing exhortation in 2 Corinthians 13. Addressing common struggles—whether you’re new, long-time, hurt, or simply feeling disconnected—he emphasizes that unity in the church doesn’t happen passively. It requires intentional effort shaped by the right attitude, the right actions, and ultimately, the right source of strength.

Johnson highlights three essential attitudes for healthy church connection: joyfulness, agreeableness, and a calm, settled spirit. These internal qualities naturally lead to outward actions like pursuing peace, practicing humility, showing love, and taking initiative in building relationships. Even small steps—like greeting others and engaging in fellowship—play a meaningful role in fostering unity.

Ultimately, this sermon points believers back to the true source of lasting connection: God Himself. Through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to overcome offense, pursue unity, and remain faithfully connected to the body of Christ.

In this Resurrection Sunday message, Jeffrey Johnson centers on Jesus’ powerful declaration in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life.” He begins by exploring the sobering reality of death—both physical and spiritual—showing how it is rooted in sin and ultimately defined as separation from God. By understanding the weight and terror of death, believers can more fully grasp the glory of Christ’s victory over it.

Johnson then shifts to the hope of the resurrection, emphasizing that Jesus not only conquered death through His sinless life and sacrificial death, but also removed its power and fear for those who believe. Through Christ, believers experience a “first resurrection” (spiritual rebirth) and are promised a future physical resurrection. Because of this, death is no longer something to fear but a passage into fuller life in the presence of God.

The sermon concludes with encouragement and assurance: Christians can face death with confidence, knowing it has been defeated, that God is present in their final moments, and that eternal joy awaits. Johnson invites listeners to respond to Jesus’ question—“Do you believe this?”—reminding them that faith in Christ secures both present spiritual life and future resurrection hope.

In this sermon, Jeffrey Johnson explores how believers can grow in the assurance of their salvation—a confidence that, while not automatic, is something Scripture calls Christians to pursue. He emphasizes that doubt is not uncommon, even among sincere believers, but it should not be a place of rest. Instead, Christians are encouraged to seek a deeper, स्थिर assurance rooted in God’s truth.

Johnson outlines three essential “sources” of assurance: faith, the Holy Spirit, and obedience. Faith is the foundation, directing believers away from introspection and toward վստահing in the promises of God and the finished work of Christ. He reminds listeners that salvation is not dependent on the strength of one’s faith, but on the reliability of Christ Himself. From there, the Holy Spirit works within the believer, affirming their identity as children of God and bringing Scripture to life through ongoing fellowship and sensitivity to His leading.

Finally, Johnson highlights obedience as the natural outflow of genuine faith. Not as a means of earning salvation, but as evidence of a transformed heart that loves God. As believers grow in these երեք areas—trusting God’s promises, walking in the Spirit, and living in loving obedience—their assurance deepens over time. This message offers both comfort and direction for those wrestling with doubt, pointing them back to Christ as their ultimate hope and security. 

This sobering and heartfelt message calls listeners to take seriously Paul’s command in 2 Corinthians 13:5: “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” Rather than offering comfort or assumption, Jeff Johnson urges a personal and honest spiritual evaluation—framing the sermon as a “pop quiz” for the soul. He emphasizes that this is not about doubting Christ’s work, but about testing whether that truth has genuinely taken root in one’s life.

The sermon explores three key questions: why we must examine ourselves, how to do it, and what to look for. With clarity and urgency, Johnson explains that self-examination is commanded by Scripture, necessary because we can be deceived, and critical because of eternal consequences. He challenges listeners to move beyond mere profession of faith and consider whether their lives reflect true, living faith marked by obedience, repentance, and transformation.

Ultimately, this message points to two defining tests: Are you truly in the faith? and Is Christ truly in you? Listeners are called to respond not with fear alone, but with action—daily surrender, genuine repentance, and wholehearted pursuit of Christ. It’s a direct and compassionate appeal to ensure that one’s faith is real, active, and saving.

Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores 2 Corinthians 12:20–13:10 to address a misunderstood and often misused topic: how Christians should judge others. While many quote “do not judge” as a defense against correction, Pastor Johnson explains that Scripture does not forbid judgment—it teaches believers how to judge rightly and humbly. Before addressing the faults of others, Christians must first examine their own hearts and remove the “log” from their own eye.

Using the Apostle Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian church, the sermon highlights ten heart attitudes that should guide righteous judgment. Paul demonstrates that correction should come with sadness rather than delight, humility rather than pride, verified truth rather than rumor, patience that allows time for repentance, and courage to lovingly confront sin when necessary. Most importantly, judgment must never be driven by revenge, self-interest, or the desire to prove oneself right.

Ultimately, the goal of biblical correction is restoration, not condemnation. When believers confront sin with gentleness, truth, and gospel-centered love, they become instruments God uses to bring others back to spiritual health. Pastor Johnson challenges listeners to first apply these principles to their own lives, asking God to cultivate humility, compassion, and a genuine desire for the spiritual good of others.

What do you do when your world feels like it’s collapsing? In this powerful message from Psalm 46, Jeffrey Johnson addresses the fear, confusion, and instability we experience when life unravels—whether through personal tragedy, illness, financial hardship, or global uncertainty. Using the psalm’s vivid imagery of earthquakes, raging seas, and trembling mountains, he reminds us that even in the worst-case scenarios, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” 

This sermon centers on two anchoring truths: God is our present help and our future hope. When everything around us feels insecure, God remains near, steady, and unshaken. Our security is not found in circumstances, possessions, or earthly systems, but in the unchanging presence of the Lord. And beyond today’s trials, we are given the promise of a future that cannot be shaken—a coming kingdom where war, sorrow, and suffering will cease forever. 

With pastoral warmth and biblical clarity, Johnson calls believers to “be still and know” that God is in control. In the midst of chaos, we can stand firm—not because the ground beneath us is stable, but because the God who holds us never moves.

In this message from 2 Corinthians 12:11–19, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores how believers are called to respond when they are criticized, misunderstood, or mistreated—especially by those they have loved and served. Drawing from Paul’s defense of his ministry to the Corinthians, he highlights the apostle’s remarkable tenderness and perseverance in the face of gossip, false accusations, and ingratitude. Rather than reacting with anger or self-protection, Paul responds with patience, sacrificial love, and a continued commitment to their spiritual good.

Pastor Johnson applies this passage broadly—to pastors, spouses, parents (especially those with wayward children), and anyone navigating difficult relationships. He reminds listeners that love often means stepping back into the fire, serving again even when it hurts, and seeking the other person’s good rather than personal vindication. Paul’s declaration—“I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls”—becomes a powerful model of gospel-shaped love.

Ultimately, this sermon points beyond Paul to Christ Himself. Just as the Corinthians misjudged Paul, we often misread God’s goodness and respond with ingratitude. Yet Jesus continues to love, receive, and patiently shepherd His people. This message calls believers to reflect that same steadfast, sacrificial love in their own relationships, trusting that God uses even difficult people to shape us more into the image of Christ.

In this message, Jeffrey Johnson reflects on Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 11–12, where true glory is found not in strength, success, or earthly achievements, but in weakness that magnifies the grace and power of God. Paul’s life—marked by persecution, suffering, and a persistent “thorn in the flesh”—reveals a countercultural truth: God’s power is made perfect not in human triumphs, but in humble dependence on Him. Rather than boasting in visions, accomplishments, or ministry success, Paul boasts in his weaknesses because they kept him humble, reliant on grace, and deeply aware of God’s sustaining power.

Through vivid contrasts—such as the spectacle of the Super Bowl versus the quiet faithfulness of a dying saint—the sermon challenges listeners to reconsider what they define as glory. Earthly power fades, but heavenly glory shines brightest in suffering endured with faith. Paul’s unanswered prayers and ongoing afflictions were not signs of God’s absence, but evidence of His purposeful work, shaping humility and displaying divine strength.

Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to see their own thorns differently. Trials, hardships, and limitations are not obstacles to God’s work but instruments of it. When believers are weak, Christ’s power rests upon them, making their lives a living testimony that God’s grace truly is sufficient.

In this sermon from Romans 6:14, Jeffrey Johnson explores what it truly means to live free—free from guilt, shame, and the dominion of sin. He begins by encouraging parents, especially mothers, highlighting God’s care for families and children, and then invites listeners to see God’s grace as a vast “mansion,” filled with ever-increasing riches of mercy, compassion, and kindness. Believers are reminded that while they have already experienced God’s grace, there is far more to behold and enjoy as they walk with Christ.

Johnson contrasts two paths to freedom: law and grace. He explains that the law, while holy and just, can only expose sin, increase guilt, and deepen bondage. Rather than freeing the conscience, it condemns and frustrates the sinner, revealing humanity’s inability to meet God’s perfect standard. True freedom—guiltless joy and lasting peace—cannot be found through self-effort or moral striving.

The heart of the message is the liberating power of grace. Through Christ, guilt is removed, condemnation is gone, and believers are declared righteous before God. This grace not only forgives sin but also transforms the heart, producing obedience motivated by love, gratitude, and joy rather than fear. Johnson calls both unbelievers and believers to come boldly to the throne of grace, rest in Christ’s finished work, and live daily under the joyful reality that we are no longer under law, but under grace.