Does prayer only change us, or does prayer change God? This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 22, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

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

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

This word was received in May of 2021, and has been delivered on Thursday, June 6, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

This message was received on September 12, 2022 and delivered on June 4, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

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

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

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

What constitutes generosity and hospitality for Jesus? This sermon was preached on Saturday, May 11, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

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

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

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

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

The Word of the LORD came... April 8, 2024By J. Thomas Johnson

Did Jesus come to bring peace or fire...or, somehow, both? This sermon was preached on Saturday, April 6, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God? What are the responsibilities of those who accept the responsibility of leadership? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The earlier discussion mentioned in this episode ("Discussion 29: The Patience of God") can be found at the following link: https://WayOfLife.podbean.com/e/luke-series-d…

How is Christian fear to be distinguished from worldly fear, and how might it be that Christians can live at peace and in contentment when the world cannot? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 23, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

What is the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and why is it unforgiveable? Jesus helped His disciples with both questions. This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 16, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

Which common leadership motivations and behaviors has Jesus condemned in the Kingdom of God? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 9, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

What did Jesus mean when He called His culture an 'evil generation'? This sermon was preached on Saturday, March 2, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

How did Jesus explain His ministry of exorcism, and how did He explain His intention for full and lasting healing? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The two books referenced in this sermon can be viewed here: "The Unseen Realm," by Dr. Michael Heiser https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/168…

What were Jesus' disciples asking when they asked Him how to pray, and how did Jesus respond? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 17, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

What did Jesus praise about Mary in His reprimand of Martha? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 10, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson

A word for the nations... This message can be read in text form at the following link: https://shadowofthecross.org/2024/03/01/february-8-2024/By J. Thomas Johnson

How did Jesus explain His command to love our enemies in the context of God's command to love our neighbors? This sermon was preached on Saturday, February 3, 2024.By J. Thomas Johnson