Walking in Truth

Today on Walking in Truth, we are interrupting our regular schedule to share a very timely message that will be sure to encourage us in light of the very challenging times we are facing! Pastor Johnny will share with us today that no matter what battles we may be facing or will face in the future, our God remains the same. He is faithful and trustworthy, and He’s given us His promises to calm our fears. When you feel powerless to what is happening, turn to the One who is powerful and pray!

Have you ever learned how to do something the correct way and then gone back to do it wrong again, just for kicks? That would be idiotic. If you know the right way, why would you try anything else? Pastor Johnny talks to us today about how your relation-ship with the Lord takes work and commitment on your part. If you don’t take time to get into your Bible or to pray to God, how do you expect to grow in Him? When you truly love Jesus, your wants will be His wants and your needs will be after His heart.

People say that truth is too exclusive. But isn’t that what truth is? If you say something is true, then by default, you’re saying the opposite is false. Pastor Johnny talks to us today about how everyone is invited to Christianity. It doesn’t matter what you have or what you’ve done, God judges based off the heart. If yours is sincere and contrite, then you are a child of His. The only exclusive part is the truth; that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. There’s nothing you can do to make Him love you more, or less.

It can be easy to fall into a mindset of disappointment. People constantly let you down and life is full of battles. But Pastor Johnny reminds us today that, as Christians, we have the gift and ability to “renew our minds.” Through the Bible, we can grow and learn to not be anxious and to not worry about the future because God has already taken care of it. When you have the Creator of the Universe on your side and you know He loves you more than you can imagine, you have no real reason to feel depressed.

Some of us dream of theatrical ways of proving others wrong. When we’re right, we want everyone to know. Today, Pastor Johnny talks about how Jesus came, humbly to this earth. He came to save us and to prove a point and yet it was in a stone manger that He was laid. He came this way so that there could be no excuses. He lived amongst the lowest and He triumphed in ways we don’t think about. Jesus Christ can relate to everyone because He endured everything that anyone has had to endure.

Today, Pastor Johnny talks about what the Bread of Life is. Jesus likes to use parables and metaphors in order to drive a point home. One of the metaphors He used was calling Himself the Bread of Life; meaning that Jesus is substantial – in and of Himself. There isn’t a type of hunger that He can’t satisfy. There isn’t a type of thirst that He can’t quench. There’s something missing in your life and you haven’t been able to figure it out… test and see if it’s Jesus. There isn’t a need that He can’t fulfill.

Well, let's join Pastor Johnny in the book of Luke ch

Do you ever feel helpless? You want to fix a situation, but there’s absolutely nothing you can do? Pastor Johnny talks today about how God is always in control. He is in charge of every tiny detail in your life. When something or someone is ready to be “fixed”, God will provide the opportunity. Don’t think that you’re going to get in the way. There is no one in heaven or earth that can hinder God’s will. Take comfort that although you are in charge of your decisions, God keeps an eye open for every one of His children.

Have you been sharing with others the good news of Jesus Christ? Pastor Johnny reminds you today that as a Christian, you're called to spread the Good Word. You're not to hide your knowledge of Jesus. Instead, you're to build your relationship with Him and to demonstrate that relationship through good character and conversations about Him. Don't be scared to share what you believe. Ask the Holy Spirit to shine through you and to give you the courage to speak up when you should.

Have you stepped out into the things that God has placed on your heart? Today, Pastor Johnny teaches you just how important it is to know what Jesus is asking of you and to faithfully do those things. It's through the action of taking one step forward that you'll gain the momentum to take a few steps more. Before you know it, those few steps will turn into a lifetime of steps walking toward Jesus and His will for you. Don't hesitate in moving forward in God’s plan for your life. Take the first step.

Once you're saved, your spirit will find a joy and hope that will radiate through all the things that you do. Pastor Johnny teaches you today of the connection between the soul and the spirit. He asks you to think of the Christians who most influenced your life so that you can recognize the goodness that lived in them. You too should radiate that joy and goodness. Focus on your relationship with Jesus and let the love that you have for Him spill out to all those around you.