Walking in Truth

Some people feel like they’re untouchable; like they have all the time in the world. Pastor Johnny reminds us today, however, that no one knows what tomorrow will bring. If you’re waiting to make things right with God because you think you have plenty of time to consider your options, think again. Eternity is a long time when you don’t know where you’ll spend it. Satan hopes you’ll make light of it because that’s a victory for him. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Eternity is nigh and God wants to spend it with you.

We can all relate to acting or dressing a certain way in order to impress someone. Pastor Johnny talks today about who we should be striving to impress, on a daily basis. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you accept a change of heart. Change always comes with challenges and your faith isn’t any different. Instead of blaming God for your trials, think of them as ways to prove your heart. If your priority isn’t to please the Lord, then maybe your change of heart wasn’t as profound as you thought.

We’ve all apologized when we didn’t really mean it; they’re just words that made someone else feel better. Today, Pastor Johnny talks to us about what it means to repent. When you change your mind, you change your ways; which is exactly what repentance is. No longer do you say or do things to make others feel better, but because you feel different. When you love God with all your heart, mind and soul, you can do whatever you want because the things you desire will be of the heart of your Father in Heaven.

With most things you buy, there’s an instruction manual to help you understand how to use the tool. Without that manual, you might be scratching your head for hours trying to fix a part or even attempting to find a part. Today, Pastor Johnny points you toward a passage in the Bible that gives you so many tools for living a life that will trust God, even when things in life don’t make sense. It’s encouraging to know that God cares about you and gives you some helpful tips that are useful for all of life.

Your mind is one of the greatest battlefields you might face. So how do you train your mind to believe only what is true and not allow your mind to be clogged by the things that are false or negative? Pastor Johnny’s message today includes truth from the Bible that is a helpful guide as you discern how to live your life. If you’re looking for input about peace over anxiety, or truth over lies, today’s teaching is the perfect time to investigate these topics. The weight you’re feeling may be lifted in the process.

Sometimes, you’re faced with challenging circumstances and your character shines through and rises above the rubble of the current situation. If you choose to stay in a place of worry, you become ineffective and easily sink into despair. Pastor Johnny mentions today that many times, energy is put toward worrying, and that worry then multiplies. But if you realize you’re not the one in control, but you know the One who is, you can come to a place of true peace within your heart during these trying times.

What is it about death’s defeat that feels so triumphant? It’s achieving what seems impossible. Through Jesus, He is the ultimate hero in defeating death and conquering sin. All that is necessary is for you to believe in your heart and receive God’s free gift of salvation that grants you eternal life with Him. If this sounds too good to be true, be assured that it is a reality spoken in God’s Word. Pastor Johnny gives a warning today that if you’re wavering, choose Jesus rather than being apart from Him!

There’s the age-old saying, “Seeing is believing.” Could there be anything more counter to the truth when it comes to faith? The whole foundation of faith is the fact that you believe without seeing. Even after Jesus was raised from the dead and was walking around on earth, some people had a hard time believing He was who He claimed to be. Pastor Johnny gives a stirring reminder today that God desires a relationship with you and craves your belief in Him, but He won’t force Himself upon you.

If you were to imagine someone who had the potential to be the most despairing, hopeless person in the Bible, who would it be? Pastor Johnny mentions today how Peter could have lost all hope after witnessing Jesus’ arrest and then denying Him. On the flip side, Peter ends up being one of the most outspoken disciples following Jesus’ resurrection. This one word “hope” was a game-changer for Christianity and for eternity. It is Jesus’ resurrection that changes everything and gives you much hope.

Doubt and unbelief in Jesus and who He is will take you to a dark place. It's crucial that you know Him and His Word as truth. Pastor Johnny challenges you today to know the Bible and to believe in it. He explains to you the importance of knowing what you believe and why so that you can confidently place Jesus as your center. The Bible is God’s Word. It is Truth. Do you see it as such? If not, now is the time to delve deeper into it. Study it and ask God to shed His light on its truth. Allow His Word to become your center.