Walking in Truth

As a kid, you think it’s the biggest deal to get free refills on your favorite soda! You almost wonder how they get away with it being free because it seems like it’s too good of a deal. If people would only see God’s Spirit in the same way…wondering if it’s too good to be true, but knowing that there are free refills for life! You shouldn’t feel guilty about this deal! Today, Pastor Johnny says how important it is to let God’s Spirit lead you, and for the gifts that are within you to be used, and not kept secret or hidden.

The idea of being a gladiator might have a glamorous or glorious reputation, on the surface. But what you may not realize is that these gladiators were trained to kill, but also were just part of a chess game for entertainment, in the Roman culture. These people were incredibly courageous, but they knew their whole purpose was to go to the arena and eventually be killed. Well today, Pastor Johnny teaches on how Paul was like a gladiator -in a sense. He knew death was before him, and he was courageous.

When famous people go anywhere, they have to have bodyguards and a whole security team that protects them from danger or harm. Well, it’s important for you to realize that you and others who care about God’s Word need to be that armor or protection of what’s true, fighting off those who seek to discredit God and His Word. Whenever missiles, grenades, or assaults are thrown in your direction, be equipped and armed to fight off the enemy. Pastor Johnny explains more about this today!

Imagine you’ve slipped on a steep cliff, and there’s a deep canyon below that you’re terrified of falling into. So you’re holding onto a branch that you think is sturdy, but you realize that the ground is crumbling around it, trying to hold your weight. What happens if you let go? What you may not realize is that when it comes to money, letting go of that grip is actually very freeing. Today, Pastor Johnny helps you realize how damaging it can be to put your trust and your hope in money.

In 1929, you might have thought you were set for life….you had invested in the stocks, and thought everything was on-track. But to your shock, everything went haywire, and all-of-a-sudden, the finances you thought were secure, are gone. Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to think about money and what you’re investing in. Are you consumed by how much you want to make, so you’ll be happy? Or are you using the resources God’s given you to further His kingdom and purposes…honoring God along the way?

It’s so interesting to watch the Olympic athletes who compete in the hurdle event. Not only do they have to run fast, but they have to gracefully jump over the hurdles that stand in their way, without being swayed or affected by them. It’s truly a remarkable picture of what it looks like as a Christian…jumping over the hurdles of lies and challenges that Satan puts in your way. But Pastor Johnny’s message today is one that’s motivating you to keep running the race for God well, despite the things in your way.

When you think of a soldier who puts his life on the line for his country, perhaps images come to mind of that soldier’s experience. Some of it might involve some camaraderie with other soldiers, but for the most part, there’s a lot of grueling and agonizing training, as well as trauma that happens mentally and physically. Well when it comes to living for Jesus, Pastor Johnny wants to encourage you today to push through the pain and the trials, and fight for something that’s worth fighting for!

You hear about those nutritional smoothies that are packed with protein and fruit..healthy for you, and give you energy and strength for the day. Well today, Pastor Johnny is talking about a spiritual type of food that - when it’s all blended up, you find yourself being more and more like God, the way He would want you to live – toward others and around others. This powerhouse of characteristics is only something you could do with God’s help…because on your own…it would all be junk food.

Many people get caught up in status and acclaim. Maybe it’s a job, maybe it’s a position you hold in the company. Maybe it’s the posh apartment that you live in or the brand of car that you drive. These are all things that won’t last. Today, Pastor Johnny teaches on the topic of money, and other things that can steal your focus, rather than the things that should allow you to be content in the first place. So don’t fall into the money trap or any other status pit that will pull you under, and it’s hard to get out.

How difficult it must be to work for someone who seems pure evil. But did you know that you can still do your best and work hard, even if you have the cruelest boss? Because the truth is…your real boss is the One you should be working for….God! Today, Pastor Johnny talks about being an example, and doing your best, no matter what the work environment looks like. You may hate a lot of what goes on there, but wouldn’t it be great if your example and your hard work ethic spoke to others?