Walking in Truth

Are you a person of integrity? If someone was to watch you every day, would they think of you as a solid and trustworthy person, or as a hypocritical and dishonest one? Pastor Johnny reminds you today of the importance of being a role model. Every day, you should live a life that demonstrates Godly character. You should be a consistent person who's aware of the good and evil in this world. You should avoid evil and exemplify good. Be a person who others see as good, kind, and honest.

No service to God will be left unrewarded. All things that you've done for Him He knows about. He sees the hard work and time that you've committed and He's thankful for it. Pastor Johnny challenges you today to not hold back the things that God has placed in your heart. No matter how small or irrelevant they may seem. Do the things that He asks of you and do them knowing that you'll please Him. Allow that to become the thing that your heart seeks; to please Him as often as you can.

It's important to understand that as a Christian you need to be putting time into your relationship with Christ. Simply showing up for Church every now and then is simply not enough. Today Pastor Johnny reminds you that Christianity's about being in a relationship with Jesus. To be in a relationship means setting aside time to develop your love for Him. Just as you would dedicate time to the person you wanted to marry you must dedicate time to Christ. Get to know Him by being with Him as often as you can.

If you feel as though God has gone silent to you the first question that you should be asking yourself is “am I living according to His Word?”. Pastor Johnny teaches you today that if you are blatantly sinning against God then you're likely silencing Him from your life. Though sin will always be in your nature you're to fight it. When you embrace the sin and practice in it unforgivingly you'll be pushing God and His blessings away from your life. Look to Gods Word and fight to abide by it.

Maybe you’ve experienced this as a parent or with a peer, where they thought you meant something else and your motives were misconstrued. Jesus must have felt this way as He entered Jerusalem on a lowly donkey. Pastor Johnny introduces a passage today about Palm Sunday and what that represented for Jesus. Pastor Johnny also shares what the people thought it represented. Their desire was for Jesus to rescue them from the Romans, but the rescuing would not be physical, but spiritual.

Whether you want to see it this way or not, the world around you is watching how you’re engaging with the current events. Are you looking at the next update and worrying and stressing or are you seeking God vigilantly through all of the turmoil and loss? Today, Pastor Johnny gives an empowering teaching about your hope being in Jesus. When you display this to others, it will be evident that you are living for more than this world. How comforting to know that God is the one who can provide peace.

You’ve heard the expression, “rally the troops.” So here’s a suggestion in this time and place, to be willing to be part of God’s army. With others by your side, you can rally together in practical and prayerful ways to serve the church body and to also be resolute in a time in history when no one is left unaffected by what’s going on. Pastor Johnny calls you to shift your perspective from the chaos that is encircling and to direct a laser focus on Jesus, who will help you remain firm in your faith.

Greetings and welcome to Walking in Truth. We’re so glad you joined us today for a timely message, sure to encourage you in light of the very challenging times we’re facing! Pastor Johnny will share with us today that it is during times of affliction that our faith will be tested. As we continue to trust the Lord, our faith will be greatly strengthened! It is no secret that the entire world has been shaken by the Coronavirus pandemic, but for the follower of Jesus, we need not be shaken by anything.

When dire situations arise, it brings you to your knees. As great as it is to be triumphant and on top, God allows circumstances to surface in order to see your heart and your faithfulness when you’re in the lowest of valleys. Pastor Johnny brings an encouraging reminder today that your devotion to God amidst the trials is what keeps you afloat. Looking to Jesus rather than looking away will keep you above the churning waters of fear and uncertainty. With this in mind, keep your eyes on Jesus!

When everything in life is comfortable and cushy, your sense of dependence on God is lessened. You’re self-sufficient and sure of the next paycheck, the next meal, and the next outing that will suffice your entertainment needs. Well, you’re being faced with a new reality of-late, and today, Pastor Johnny walks you through what God may be doing and how He may be moving in order to rally His people to a place of crying out to Him. This outpouring of expression shows a reliance on Jesus.