Walking in Truth

Can you even try to imagine living your life without doing a single sin? This is an impossible task for any human….except for exactly one person in history. In this message today, Pastor Johnny helps explain that Jesus came to earth and experienced humanity, without sinning Himself. No loss of temper that was out of control, no jealousy or envy that brings about more sin. No lying or deceiving others in a way that would benefit Him. What an amazing thing it would be to live without the stain of sin.

“Your personal truth” is a common phrase that you hear these days. It’s a very individualized idea that what you personally think is true - makes it true. Well, this so-called “truth” is false. Today, Pastor Johnny expresses how people in Jesus’ time, and people, now get confused and skeptical about what’s true. But what it boils down to is if you believe the Bible is accurate, and if so, you have the best place to look for actual truth. If you don’t believe it’s true, then there’s no foundation to lay your life on.

When you think of political regimes of the past, you are reminded that not much has changed between then and now. People are put in positions of authority to rule and reign, but many times, they don’t know what they’re doing, or where they’re going. This was the case in Jesus’ time too! Today, Pastor Johnny talks about a man who had some control over Jesus’ trial. He sought to get the approval of all sides, rather than doing what was right, and what his conscience was telling him.

You get close to a fire to keep yourself warm. The further away from the fire you are, the colder you’ll be. Well, in today’s case, the fire could be a good thing or a bad thing. It really depends on what kind of fire it is, and what it's setting ablaze in your heart. Pastor Johnny discusses a man named Peter today, who moved away from one fire, to find acceptance somewhere else. Today, you’ll get to hear how this all played out, and what it means for you…on a personal level. Are you staying warm by the fire?

It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of going to a concert. You feel the energy and excitement of all the people, singing along to the latest hit song. But the next day, you feel a bit let-down, that the hype of the concert is over. Well, today, Pastor Johnny wants you to see that following Jesus is more like a marathon….pushing through, and viewing the journey as a whole, rather than one moment, that’s here today and gone tomorrow. So don’t grow weary in the day-to-day of life.

Maybe you used to play games where there was a secret password or code that you needed to get entry into a place. Well today, Pastor Johnny wants to fill you in on something that’s not so secret. When you call on the name of Jesus, you’ll be amazed at the power that holds. In prayer, in your daily life, Jesus should be the first One you run to - to gain access to places that seem impossible. He’s the code you need to know, to get to the place you want to be. But don’t keep it a secret!

In math, you have word problems, where you have to work through them to get to the solution. Well in life and relationships, you have to put in the same kind of work. When there’s a problem, it’s better to work through it, so you can get to a resolution. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny continues discussing unity with those that you’re with, and what your part is – individually, as well. Jesus was a great example of unity Himself! He showed this by being humble and serving.

The president has bodyguards, to protect him physically. Those who intend to harm him might think twice if there’s extra coverage around the person who’s leading the country. In a similar way, Pastor Johnny is saying today that guarding and protecting unity within a church is one of the most important things. You might think you’re fine, and that there’s no harm or danger in your path, but you must know that there’s an evil enemy. He’s seeking to destroy everything that’s good.

How boring would it be if everything in the world was the same color? What if the trees and the ocean were all green? What if every single flower was also green? You wouldn’t get to see or experience all the beauty that could be there. But when you notice the variety of colors that stand out in creation, you start to have an appreciation for how it all works together…in unity. Pastor Johnny wants you to see today that having unity in a church doesn’t mean that you’re identical…but your heart is the same.

You might feel undeserving of an award that you’re given at work. Sure, you’ve put in plenty of hours, but you still don’t deem yourself worthy of the recognition they’re giving you. This is kind of how it is when it comes to how Jesus views you. You might feel unworthy of His love, but He grants it anyway. You may think you’ve done too many wrongs to make things right, but Jesus still calls you to Himself. This is the type of love and commitment you should want, and Pastor Johnny tells you how..today.