Sermons, teachings, and biblical discussions with J. Thomas Johnson--a pastor for 16 years in the Church of the Nazarene and 5 years in the United Methodist Church, an instructor in Biblical Hebrew at Nazarene Theological Seminary for 4 years--B.A., Gordon College; M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary
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Luke Series - Discussion 61: Beautiful Abominations (Luke 20:45 - 21:6)
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How might we know if what we have built for God truly honors God? This sermon was preached on Saturday, August 24, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 60: Creativity, Prophecy, and the Spirit of God (Luke 20:41-44)
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When a person reaches deep for inspiration, with whom are they communing? This sermon was preached on Saturday, August 17, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 59: This Distorted Image (Luke 20:27-40)
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When Jesus said that there will be no marriage in heaven, what did He mean to reveal to us? This sermon was preached on Saturday, August 10, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 58: Life in Exile (Luke 20:20-26)
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How does Jesus' response to the question of paying taxes help us to understand what it means to live as exiles in the world? This sermon was preached on Saturday, August 3, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 57: Credentials (Luke 20:1-19)
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Who authorizes a prophet, and how might Jesus have proven His credentials? This sermon was preached on Saturday, July 27, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 56: The Offer of Jesus (Luke 19:28-48)
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When Jesus rode a formerly unridden foal of a donkey into Jerusalem, what did He come to offer us? This sermon was preached on Saturday, July 20, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 55: The Currency of the Kingdom (Luke 19:1-27)
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If hope is the currency of the Kingdom, then how would Jesus have us invest it? This sermon was preached on Saturday, July 13, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Announcement: "And the Word of the LORD Came Second Edition" - July 9, 2024
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And the Word of the LORD Came - Second Edition can be purchased at Amazon.com at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D92ZVM4NBy J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 54: Eyes to See (Luke 18:31-43)
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Why were the Apostles incapable of understanding Jesus' words when He told them what was going to happen to Him in Jerusalem? This sermon was preached on Saturday, July 6, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Has Judgment Begun? - Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Of the things the Lord has forewarned, what has begun and what is yet to come?By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 53: Jesus Is Lord (Luke 18:9-30)
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Why would Jesus ask a rich, Torah-observant, ruler to sell all he had if he wished to follow Jesus? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 29, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 52: To Whom Do We Pray? (Luke 18:1-8)
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Does prayer only change us, or does prayer change God? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 22, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 51: One Will Be Taken and the Other Left (Luke 17:20-37)
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What did Jesus mean when He said that one would be taken and the other left? Was He talking about 'the rapture' or something else? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 15, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 50: Living in the Household of the Father (Luke 17:1-19)
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Once we have been accepted into God's Household, what are our responsibilities? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 8, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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This word was received in May of 2021, and has been delivered on Thursday, June 6, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Long Have I Lingered in Silence (September 12, 2022)
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This message was received on September 12, 2022 and delivered on June 4, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 49: Choosing a Household (Luke 16:1-31)
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Which household will you choose to serve, the household of the Father or the household of the Rich Man? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 1, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 48: Sinners and Saints (Luke 15:1-32)
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Many are familiar with the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but have we truly understood it? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 25, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 47: Preparing for Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
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Is it ever acceptable to Jesus to undersell the requirements of the Gospel for the purpose of evangelism? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 18, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 46: Rewards (Luke 14:7-24)
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What constitutes generosity and hospitality for Jesus? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 11, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 45: Living in Denial (Luke 13:31-35)
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Why did Jesus call Herod a 'fox', why did He say that no prophet could be killed outside of Jerusalem, and why did he say that Israel's house was left to them? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 4, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 44: Pursuing God (Luke 13:22-30)
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Who will be granted entry into the Kingdom of God, and who will not? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 27, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 43: The Infection (Luke 13:18-21)
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What if the Kingdom of God is not a place, but an infection? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 20, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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Luke Series - Discussion 42: Law, Mercy, and the Justice of God (Luke 13:10-17; 14:1-6)
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How does Jesus expect Christians to remember the Sabbath and to keep it holy?" This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 13, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson
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The Word of the LORD came... April 8, 2024By J. Thomas Johnson
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