August 2021

While Others Wait: Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good, part 2

2021-08-10T17:43:03-05:00

While Others Wait: Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good, part 2

Every Christian needs a Mission, Purpose, Ministry, a God-given reason to get up in the morning. This helps us fight the despair so prevalent these days.So here are some questions for you. What is your Reason? Are you resisting “learned helplessness”? Who is the hero in the story of your life?

God Bless,

Johnny

(Notes below video)

Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good part 2   08-08-21

Nehemiah 1:1-4, 11, 2:1-6

PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP FOUND IN THESE FEW CHAPTERS OF NEHEMIAH

(DAVID, ELIJAH, NEHEMIAH, CHRIST)

 

  • A BEGINNER HAS A BACKGROUND
  • RESPECT AUTHORITY: FOLLOW BEFORE YOU CAN LEAD
  • […]

While Others Wait: Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good, part 22021-08-10T17:43:03-05:00

Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good

2021-08-03T13:57:53-05:00

Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good

Passion, purpose, mission, calling, and accomplishment. These are the attributes of Nehemiah, the Wall-Builder of Jerusalem.
Here is the process for all of us to find and pursue our own unique Calling from the Lord God.

God Bless,
~Johnny

(Notes below video)

How to find your purpose and calling.

1. Make sure your relationship with the Lord God is good. It’s His will you seek.

2. What are the People and their Problems that really burden your heart?

3. Count the cost: What if you do get involved? What if you don’t? What will it cost them, and you?

4. Get leverage on […]

Nehemiah and the Enemies of Good2021-08-03T13:57:53-05:00

July 2021

God’s Surprising Response to our Exhaustion

2021-07-30T16:14:43-05:00

God’s Surprising Response to our Exhaustion

The prophet Elijah had the day of his life one day… and was in the depths of fear and despair the next. When God found him under a bush, in the fetal position, He dealt with him in a surprising manner.
Here is God’s beginning cure for our exhaustion.

God Bless,
~Johnny

God’s Surprising Response to our Exhaustion2021-07-30T16:14:43-05:00

While Others Wait: Elijah on Mount Carmel

2021-07-25T18:52:23-05:00

While Others Wait: Elijah on Mount Carmel

In a society without moral anchors, with civil authorities hostile toward his religious faith, the prophet Elijah still chose to be a “religious fanatic” and be as committed to the Lord his God, as God was to him.
It wasn’t just the fire falling from Heaven, but the call of the Lord on their hearts that made the difference that day.
It still is.

God bless,
Bro. Johnny

 

While Others Wait: Elijah on Mount Carmel2021-07-25T18:52:23-05:00

While Others Wait: David and Goliath

2021-07-21T12:03:24-05:00

While Others Wait: David and Goliath

While others waited, paralyzed by fear, David took action. This classic tale of “slaying your giants” teaches us the power and opportunity of bold, faith-based action. Even when nobody believes in you but your Lord and yourself.Remember: God and you make a majority.

God Bless,

~Johnny

(Notes and Quotes below video)

Notes and Quotes:

 

“While Others Wait: David and Goliath” ~ 1 Samuel 17:1-47 

 

The cure for fear is action

The proof of faith is action

More opportunities are lost through procrastination than from failure.

The willingness to take action is what sets leaders apart

Reasons to delay/postpone/procrastinate:

Danger

Not enough information

Uncertainty and self-doubt

Fear of failure, […]

While Others Wait: David and Goliath2021-07-21T12:03:24-05:00

Almighty Over Nations. July 4, 2021

2021-07-06T13:48:31-05:00

Almighty Over Nations. July 4, 2021

Our country has been very blessed of God, and while we have many problems, we still have plenty of hope because our Lord God is still Almighty over all nations… including the United States.
Here are the real struggles we face, and the reasons for our hope.

God Bless,

~Johnny

(Notes below video)

Notes and Quotes:

ALMIGHTY OVER NATIONS JULY 4, 2021

Psalm 33:10-22 (NKJV)

THIS IS A GREAT COUNTRY: GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH PROSPERITY; FREEDOMS; OPPORTUNITIES;

 

GOT PLENTY OF PROBLEMS: ALL ON THE NEWS

EROSION OF COMMON MORALS AND ETHICS

SITUATIONAL ETHICS

RIGHT AND WRONG ARE DETERMINED BY A LIBERAL SOCIETY

 

GOD HAS BECOME IRRELEVANT […]

Almighty Over Nations. July 4, 20212021-07-06T13:48:31-05:00

Bread of Life

2021-07-01T22:57:34-05:00

Bread of Life

Jesus is the Bread of Life, the source of everlasting life. At the core of every human is an original awareness that we as individuals are ultimately alone. But for the Believer there is Light in the darkness, and an Almighty Companion for our spirit.
Here is the cure for our hunger and loneliness — Jesus, the Bread of Life.

God Bless,
~Johnny

 

Bread of Life2021-07-01T22:57:34-05:00

June 2021

ManPower: Servant-Leadership (Fathers Day 2021)

2021-06-23T17:43:35-05:00

ManPower: Servant-Leadership (Fathers Day 2021)

What is manhood according to God and His Word?
As men we often struggle to live up to the title, “Godly, Christian Man”. Here is a simple way to grow and stay balanced in our pursuit of manhood. Modeled on the Lord Jesus Christ as seen in the Old Testament, Gospels, and Revelation.

God Bless

~Johnny

NOTES AND QUOTES:

MANPOWER: SERVANT LEADERSHIP. FATHERS’ DAY, 6-20-21

Mark 10:42-45 (NKJV) 42  But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority […]

ManPower: Servant-Leadership (Fathers Day 2021)2021-06-23T17:43:35-05:00

The Value of Your Sunday School

2021-06-14T19:54:54-05:00

The Value of Your Sunday School

Christ commanded the Church to make Disciples, lifelong followers of the Lord. One ministry that covers almost all areas of discipleship is a long standing small group ministry known as Sunday School. It is VERY valuable and important in three major ways.
Here’s why.

God Bless,

~Johnny

 

The Value of Your Sunday School2021-06-14T19:54:54-05:00

The Simple Gospel, the Romans Road

2021-06-06T21:23:19-05:00

The Simple Gospel, the Romans Road

Here is how YOU can explain the “Romans Road way of Salvation”. These four verses of Scripture from the Book of Romans contain all the information needed for an interested person to make an informed, intelligent decision to become a Christian believer.

God bless
~Johnny

 

The Simple Gospel, the Romans Road2021-06-06T21:23:19-05:00

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