Sermons by Donnie Johnson
Fourth Week of Advent – Love
The fourth week of Advent’s theme is love. Using 1 John 4:7-21, the message unpacks three key truths: The sermon challenges listeners to assess their spiritual journey by asking, “Am I becoming more loving?”
Third Week of Advent – Joy
This sermon explores the theme of joy as a defining characteristic of the Christian life. It highlights joy as a profound, soul-level experience that transcends circumstances. It challenges believers to protect their joy through unity, humility, and gratitude, emphasizing joy’s role as both a witness to others and a reflection of the Gospel—good news of great joy for all people.
Second Week of Advent – Peace
This Advent message explores the theme of peace in a world marked by chaos and conflict. Drawing from Scripture, including John 14 and Philippians 4, the sermon highlights the biblical concept of shalom—a state of wholeness, flourishing, and harmony as God intended. Peace is not merely the absence of trouble but the presence of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who calms storms and guards hearts and minds. Practical steps to cultivate peace include rejoicing, prayer with gratitude, and focusing on…
First Week of Advent – Hope
The Advent season invites us to pause and reflect on themes of hope, anticipation, and God’s promises. In this first week of Advent, we explore the biblical concept of hope—a joyful and confident expectation grounded in God’s faithfulness. Through scriptures like Romans 15:13 and Ephesians 2:11-13, this sermon highlights the deep need for hope in a world often marked by disconnection and despair. We trace the rich history of Advent, from its early Christian roots to its modern-day celebration, and…
An Invitational Life – Week 6
Have you ever gone to great lengths to find something valuable you lost? We sill often go to great lengths to find what we have lost. these moments reveal how deeply we care about what’s missing. In Luke 15, Jesus shares parables of a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son to illustrate God’s heart for those who are spiritually lost. His love is proactive, urgent, and filled with joy when the lost are found. This sermon invites…
An Invitational Life – Week 5
In this 5th message of our “An Invitational Life” sermon series, we explore how to handle opposition in our efforts at evangelism. Rooted in Acts 4:1-31, the sermon examines how Peter and John boldly proclaimed Christ before the powerful Sanhedrin, even after facing imprisonment and threats. Their courage came not from their own strength but from dependence on the Holy Spirit and prayer. The disciples’ prayer for boldness—despite opposition—reminds us that God is sovereign, and He calls us to trust…
An Invitational Life – Week 4
This message is part 4 of our series “An Invitational Life,” where we explore how to join Jesus on His mission, growing from tentative steps to confidently sharing our faith. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the sermon walks through three steps in living a Gospel sharing life:
An Invitational Life – Week 3
This message reminds us how stories shape us. We’ll explore how the Bible showcases the transforming power of personal testimony through the story of a man born blind in John 9, healed and given purpose by Jesus. His story—and ours—reveals the profound impact of sharing how God works through our lives. Learn to recognize the significance of your story, choose how to tell it, and embrace the call to bear witness to God’s work.
An Invitational Life – Week 2
This sermon dives into the adventure of evangelism, breaking down misconceptions and recasting it as a relational journey rather than a high-pressure sales pitch. Reflecting on his personal sales experiences, Pastor Donnie explores the contrast between trying to “sell” Jesus and joining God’s work in drawing others to Him. True evangelism begins with seeing people as God does, moving from guilt-driven obligation to a Spirit-led partnership. Inspired by the “Couch to 5k” for people who desire to be runners, this…
An Invitational Life – Week 1
For many, sharing the gospel can feel awkward or intimidating—let’s face it, not everyone feels like a natural evangelist. This message dives into that tension, sharing stories about the pressure some feel to “get it right,” the old-school methods that sometimes fell flat, and the reality that most of us don’t have Billy Graham-level confidence when it comes to sharing our faith. But it also explores how evangelism doesn’t have to be about being perfect; it’s about being faithful and…
Christ & Politics
In this sermon, Pastor Donnie challenges us to reflect on our role as Christians in politics and governance. Through a series of key scriptures, including John 18:28-36 and Romans 13:1-7, he addresses the Christian principle of stewardship, not just of resources but of our vote and political engagement. Donnie argues that Christians must prioritize their allegiance to Christ, while still participating in politics with integrity and truth. He examines the unhealthy blending of faith and politics and emphasizes the need…
Summer in the Psalms, Pt 15
Concluding our summer study of the Psalms, Pastor Donnie teaches on Psalm 23, one of the most beloved passages in Scripture. This sermon explores the deep comfort of knowing God as our Shepherd, His guidance, protection, and abundant care for us in every season of life.