Walking in Truth

Slavery in America was such a dark period of time in our nation’s history. But slavery was not new to this world, just one to two hundred years ago. Today, Pastor Johnny gives you a new perspective on slavery, realizing that Jesus became a slave, in a sense, for the sake of setting YOU free! What a beautiful picture Jesus was willing to represent of true freedom, but that He would have to go through much hardship, pain, and torture, for your sake. The King became a servant so that He could be your master.

There are times or situations that call for an absolute right or wrong way to do it. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny touches on the proper way for people to address any kind of accusation that might come against a church or a leader within that ministry. So don’t jump to conclusions and believe the first rumor that you hear. Investigate the situation, and even address it with the person in question. Be slow to believe what you hear, and be quick to hear from God, as to what you should do about it!

You’re not alone….in trying to stand up for God, and do what’s right. Today, you’ll hear from Pastor Johnny about many people in the Bible who faced much persecution - for living a godly life. But there were also many others, enemies, who were looking to bring that person down…by accusing them of a variety of things. But you know how God’s people came through? They stayed true to who they were in God’s eyes, and they stayed away from anything that would cause them to look guilty and accused.

Some years, a farmer has a really good season, full of a plentiful harvest. Other years, there might be a drought, or some other situation that arises - with insects, or a climate change - that causes the crop to be very little. This is how it is in the Christian life too. Pastor Johnny speaks today on how in the ministry, there are seasons of plenty, and seasons of few. But God’s faithful, and He’s there with you in feast or famine. He wants you to press on, and continue in what you’re doing, no matter the outcome.

When you’re busy doing things, you don’t have time to sit and wonder about the goings-on of other people’s lives. But when you have less to do, you start to chatter, wonder, and speculate about what other people are doing, without knowing the facts. This turns into gossip, where you’re talking to others about things you don’t know to be true. Pastor Johnny states today - the damaging effects that gossip has on a community and the measures to take to stay far away from such behavior.

When you think of your grandmother, there might be a special place in your heart for her. Maybe she’s the one who always gives you special treats when you go visit her. She still has that glint of mischief to her, and you enjoy the wisdom that she holds. But she’s also experienced great loss, in being alone, without her spouse - for many years now. Today, Pastor Johnny gives a reminder of what it’s like for those who are widows, and how the church should treat and care for those left alone.

Whether you’re older or younger, you might think you know it all….that you’ve lived enough, or experienced what you need to know - to speak on a matter. But whether you’ve lived a lot or a little, there’s a way that you can interact with others - that shows you honor and respect them, regardless of their age or experience. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny addresses the appropriate ways that people within the church should treat one another…especially when it comes to your tongue and your speech.

You may not think that you have any pull or influence anywhere in your life. But what you don’t realize - is that people are watching. Whether you want them to or not, people are looking at how you live. So if that’s good or bad, there are children and other adults who are noticing the choices you’re making, the words that are spoken, and the advice you’re taking. Today, Pastor Johnny provides a framework of what it can look like to be a great role model for people around you and those you may lead.

So what in your life are people imitating? Maybe it’s really good things, that shine as an example for people to follow. But surely there are some areas or patterns in your life that are a work-in-progress, that you wouldn’t want people to copy. Well today, Pastor Johnny expresses the value of being an example to others, in a way that’s noticeable. On the outside, but also that shines brightly from the inside too…in your character! The things mentioned in this passage are possible…for you!

So that tribulation that you’re currently going through…you might need God’s help to be patient to get through it! But what Pastor Johnny wants you to know today through this message -is that God is with you through it all! He understands the suffering you may be experiencing, and He’s there with you, and for you – in everything. As you listen today, you’ll learn some top-notch ways that you can be a good example to others…in the highs and the lows….so that people will notice, and praise God!