Sermons by Paul Johnson
Paul is a founding pastor at Living Hope Church in Rochester, MN
Recognize the Cycle – 2nd Peter 2:10-22
Peter continues his charge against the greedy, immoral influencers of the day calling out the repetitive nature of their sin. As we consider our lives in light of eternity, what can we learn from this warning? Where can we find help to get out of the cycle? Let’s talk about it Sunday. See you there!
Eternity – 2 Peter 1:1-12
We’ll be taking the next 6 weeks and working through Peter’s last letter. He has some strong teaching for the church, urging them to keep growing, directly addressing three problems that they’re having, and setting them up to continue on towards eternity.
The World From Rochester
As we celebrate what God has done in bringing us to our new building, we continue in a faith that has been carried by those before us and we pass it on to those who will follow.
David: Dance
We can learn a lot from David’s example, good and bad, as he moves God’s Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Don’t worry- we’re not going to make you dance.
David: Begin Again
David pulls through another tough season of life and has a chance to start over in some ways. Let’s take a look at what he might have been thinking in Psalm 101 and how it can help us as we begin another new year.
David: Afraid and Unafraid
We all have times when we’re afraid. Let’s take a look at a time David was afraid and what he did to overcome that fear. I believe that we can learn much from his example.
David: Betrayal & Trust
We follow the story of David through multiple betrayals. How does he know what to do and who to trust? How can we develop a similar reliance on God in our own troubles? Let’s talk about it Sunday!
David: After God’s Heart in Samuel & Psalms
In God’s word he describes David as a man after his heart. Let’s spend some time looking at the heart of David through his story in the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel and his writings in Psalms. I think we’ll see a rare humility, obedience, and faith that will challenge and encourage us.
Vibrant: More Than Community
We’ve been given a chance at a Vibrant life through Christ and that life is designed to work with others. But, is this community just like any other club or organization you can join? Friends are friends, right? Or is there intended to be something more in this group? Let’s talk about what Romans 12 has to say on the subject.