Intro. to God's Blessings, Part 2
May 16, 2018
One of the most often asked questions in the Christian life is, “What is the will of God for my life?” and, “How do I discover it?” Knowing this makes all the difference between a fruitful and fulfilled life instead of, as Henry David Thoreau said, “leading quiet lives of desperation and die with their song still in them.” Today on Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson takes us through Ephesians chapter 1 and reveals how knowing God’s will is a by-product of God’s blessings in our lives as we know who we are in Christ. May we consider this as we begin our study titled, “An intro to God’s Blessings” with Pastor Jeff Johnson.
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Ever noticed how much attention is placed on first impressions? Psychology seeks talks about it. Business culture discusses its importance. Even the dental industry markets the need for first impressions…with a smile. What do they all have in common? The need to understand that first impressions make lastingimpressions. That’s why today on Sound Doctrine, Pastor Jeff Johnson is introducing us to the pivotal book of Ephesians. Granted, you may have read through it before, or maybe heard a study in the past. But here, he wants us to see afresh and breathe in the spiritual heights that is Ephesians. If you haven’t seen that side of Ephesians, then consider this a great . We invite you to join us for our study in Chapter 1 titled, “An Intro. to God’s Blessings” through Sound Doctrine.
May 15, 2018
There are times when we need to hear a clear voice with conviction about living God’s. Such is the case when it comes to raising our children in the ways of the Lord. One of the habits of a virtuous woman, Pastor Jeff Johnson shows, how she possesses strong convictions when it comes to leading her children in God’s ways. And how it includes bringing them among God’s people in order to hear God’s Word being taught. It’s our final study titled Lady Wisdom Part 2. With that in mind, let’s join Pastor Jeff for our last study in Proverbs 31, for today’s edition in Sound Doctrine.
May 14, 2018
Have you ever noticed the more our priorities change? For instance, the older we get the more we appreciate the beauty of Christ-like character from within compared to the fleeting beauty that our culture worships on the outside. That’s one of the principles in God’s Word today as we count down to the final two studies in the book of Proverbs. Pastor Jeff Johnson helps us to see how the traits of the virtuous woman formed the foundation of her life. Her friends, family, and community we all able to see. So, with that in mind, let's open to Proverbs 31for our second installment of "Lady Wisdom - Part 2" with Pastor Jeff Johnson.
May 11, 2018
Ecclesiastes 9:4tells us that two are better than one. But what happens
when two are not functioning as one? What does a believer do in those
circumstances? Do they throw in the towel? Avoid the other person, or
does God have another option? On today’s edition of Sound Doctrine
Pastor Jeff Johnson shares examples of encouragementof a virtuous
wife and an example of discouragementfrom a not-so-virtuous wife.
While we can’t choose what always happens in our marriages, we can
choose how we will respond. So let’s begin our study in Proverbs 31 for
our study titled, “Lady Wisdom Part 2” episode 1, with Pastor Jeff
Johnson.
May 10, 2018
When you read through the description of Proverbs 31, you notice all that the Proverbs 31 woman does for her family. Pastor Jeff Johnson shares a word that is prophetically used by Jesus Christ in the Psalms in our study today that reveals how one of the activities of the Proverbs 31 woman correlate to what Jesus did for you and I on the cross. This is an excellent opportunity to take notes and hide those spiritual nuggets in your heart and mind. With that in mind, let’s finish our 3rdepisode of our study in Proverbs 31 titled, “Lady Wisdom – Part 1”
May 9, 2018
What does the perfect woman look like? What does she do? What makes her tick? It’s an age-old question many men and aspiring godly women desire to know. Through the centuries there have been many women who embody the principles. However, today Pastor Jeff Johnson says that the perfect Proverbs 31 woman is his wife. As he recounts the many ways his wife, Karyn, has embodied the ideal Proverbs 31 woman, he gives great insights and examples of how today’s godly woman can follow in the Scripture’s example. With more on that, let’s resume our study titled, “Lady Wisdom Part 1” for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
May 8, 2018
The highest ideal of happiness according to the world is to be found in a relationship. Movies have an entire genre called romantic comedies, statistics speak about American families, and even among prisons the most severe form of punishment is to be in solitary confinement. Away from the presence of others. So when it comes to finding the right partner, what qualities does a believer look for? In today’s edition of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson is nearing the end of his studies in Proverbs 31. In it he illustrates the qualities of a virtuous woman. Giving real life examples in his own marriage, he helps us to know what to look for in future relationships, or what to cultivate in our current relationships now. With more on our study titled, “Lady Wisdom – Part1” Here is Pastor Jeff in Proverbs 31.
May 7, 2018
The Bible tells us that possessing convictions is absolutely essential to being a believer. While each Christian is called to believe the truths of the Bible, it is essential for the Christian leader to walk in the full strength of these truthful convictions to be set apart. That’s where we find ourselves today in Sound Doctrine. Pastor Jeff Johnson reminds us of the importance of convictions in what God has to do…and not to do. With all that God has done for us in Christ, it’s those who take up the mantle of spiritual leadership who have cultivated convictions as to how to best serve Him. It’s the final study of A Mother’s Counsel discovered in Proverbs 31
May 4, 2018
God’s words of caution for the leader is where we direct our focus today. Before you start to think how this doesn’t apply to you, it’s important to know that whomever you influence is the person whom you lead. Have you noticed the current wave of insisting on Christian liberty when it comes to drinking?And while there are passionate arguments on both sides, you may want to take a listen today. Pastor Jeff gives us many Biblical examples of those who took one small step for liberty, but instead ended up with a giant leap for personal heartbreak. It’s our second installment for the study titled, “A Mother’s Counsel”. We invite you to join Pastor Jeff as we resume our studies in Proverbs 31.
May 3, 2018
David was known as a man after God’s own heart. He was a diligent seeker of God’s ways to live. And yet when David sinned, he still had to deal with the consequences of that sin for years to come. Today on Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson reminds us that though we may have stumbled, the Lord is gracious to draw us back to Himself over and over again. And He gives us precautions to keep us from those areas of stumbling in the first place. It’s the first of our studies in Proverbs 31 titled. So let’s join Pastor Jeff for our message titled, “A Mother’s Counsel” for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
May 2, 2018
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