NRJohnson Sermon Podcast

Paul declares we are ambassadors for Christ.

But what is an ambassador and how does that affect how we practically live?

In this message, Nathan explores 2 Corinthians 5:20 and what it means to be an ambassador of the King, the cost to our lives, and why it is worth everything to have such a high honor.

This message was preached at the Church at Ellerslie on May 22, 2022.

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I love Luke 15 and the picture of God's redemptive pursuit of that which is lost. Yet while we are familiar with the three parables Jesus shares (Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and the Lost Son), we often forget the cultural context in which they sit.

Join me in exploring a cultural perspective of Luke 15 that gives fresh insight into the words of Jesus and offers a powerful glimpse into the nature and heart of God.

This message was preached at the Church at Ellerslie on May 1, 2022.

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As Paul comes to a conclusion, he gives a final benediction and blessing for those who live and think according to His exhortation of Philippians 4:4-9.

This blessing is nothing less than God’s promise to be with us.

In this final message on the Christian mindset, Nathan Johnson expounds on Paul’s statement that “the God of peace will be with you” and gives three incredible realities of what it means for our lives practically.

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We are to be unlike the world around us—though we live in the world, we are not to be of the world.

As Paul concludes his argument in Philippians 4:9, he declares “look at my life and watch how this is put into practice!”

In this episode, Nathan exposes Paul’s heart from the passage and exhorts each of us to live lives worthy to be imitated.

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While God is the only one who is truly worthy of praise, it is fascinating that the word “praiseworthy” in Philippians 4:8 is used for both God and people.

In this study, Nathan Johnson explores the biblical concept of praiseworthy and gives eight practical thoughts for how we can live lives of praise.

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Our culture is obsessed with “excellent” things—people, sports ability, careers, etc—but biblically, there is only one thing that is truly “excellent.”

In this study of Philippians 4:8, Nathan Johnson talks about things culture deems as excellent and shows how the only truly excellent thing is Jesus Himself—and also discusses three ways to fill up your mind with “whatever is excellent.”

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According to Paul, our minds are to have a “good reputation.”

While many of us would fear if someone could see our thoughts for 24 hours, a Christian’s mind is to be full of honor and godliness.

In this episode, Nathan examines the concept of “commendable” in Philippians 4:8 and four examples the Bible gives for such a thought life.

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“This study was not at all what I was expecting” was heard from Nathan’s mouth as he dived into what Paul calls “lovely.”

As Christians, we often diminish or de-spiritualize anything that is delightful or pleasurable, yet Paul says that such things should be in our minds and filling up our lives.

In this study from Philippians 4:8, Nathan explains three key areas that are lovely and why we should find great delight, joy, and pleasure in them.

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Purity is not a popular term these days.

In a culture where “anything goes,” Christians are called to live set-apart, holiness, pure lives. Yet how can live pure in an impure world?

In this episode, Nathan Johnson focuses on Paul’s call to purity in Philippians 4:8 and explains how this should not only affect every area of our lives but is only possible when we focus on Jesus and fill our minds with His Word.

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Biblically, justice is not based on preference or perspective, but upon God’s righteous character and Word.

In Paul’s exhortation to the Church to “think on these things” in Philippians 4:8, he calls us to dwell upon that which is right (or just).

In this episode, Nathan Johnson examines the concept of righteousness and justice and gives five practical ways to not only think about that which is just but to also live it out in our lives.

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