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Jeff Johnson

The Suffering and the Glory Part 1

April 24, 2021

We take you up to two mountaintops today on Sound Doctrine.  Mount Calvary and the Mount of Olives.  One is suffering and the other glory!  As followers of Christ we can expect both.  Yes we will suffer, but we can also expect a resurrection that leads to glory.  

References: 1 Peter 1:10-12

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When going through a trial do you think as so many do, “Why in the world is this happening to me!”  It’s a common reaction.  We may think it’s strange, or that we’ve done something wrong for this to happen.  First Peter four reminds us that God allows Christians to suffer…. Even when they’re living a godly life.  Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll learn how to occupy until Jesus comes, and arrive at a balanced life, even in difficult times.  
April 23, 2021
When a severe trial strikes it’s easy to think something is wrong or that God must be mad at us!  But the truth of the matter is, every Christian will go through trials and it doesn’t diminish God’s love for us, or necessarily indicate it’s as a result of sin in our lives!  Today on Sound Doctrine we continue to receive encouragement, practical instruction and eternal perspective for those times when we suffer greatly.  
April 22, 2021
Today pastor Jeff brings a special message full of hope and encouragement.  And I think you’d agree, we need plenty of that right now with all that’s been going on. These are dark days, and people are afraid.  But we can move from fear to faith, if we’ll look to Jesus and stand on His promises.  That’s the emphasis of today’s study in the Word.
April 21, 2021
Could it get any worse!  Maybe that thought has crossed your mind in the last 12 months or so.  Then it does.  And it would be easy for us to grow discouraged and give up hope.  We need hope for today, and that’s what we aim to bring you on this special edition of Sound Doctrine.  
April 20, 2021
You may recall it was Jesus that said, “Occupy till I come!”  What was He driving at?  Or, how do we do that?  That’s where today’s Sound Doctrine will prove to be helpful.  Pastor Jeff Johnson is about to open First Peter chapter four, and unveil a few things we’re to be doing in the last days.    
April 19, 2021
Pastor Jeff Johnson is taking us through First Peter, which has a lot to say to suffering saints.  In chapter one, verses eight and nine, we encounter four things we need to be reminded of when encountering a trial.  The first is to love God, then to trust in Him.  The third has to do with rejoicing in Him.  How is that possible when times are tough?  Let’s find out!
April 17, 2021
Recently on Sound Doctrine we’ve been receiving God’s encouragement and instruction for the difficult seasons in life through a study of First Peter.  And that continues today.  When you’re going through a rough time, that’s a good time to recall Jesus’ promise to come again!  Not only will that encourage our hearts, but will give us perspective and help us persevere.  
April 16, 2021
One of the great things about being a Christian is having the confidence that God has a plan for everything that comes our way in life.  So we have every reason to trust Him. We’ll be reminded on today’s broadcast that having the right perspective makes all the difference in how we respond to adversity. It frees us to focus on going deeper in our relationship with the Lord.  
April 15, 2021
Life in the year 2021 is full of disturbances! Is it possible to experience peace in a Pandemic?  It’s a real temptation to go from one thing to the next in our attempts to find relief.  But there’s a much better way to go and that is to the prince of peace - Jesus Christ.  Pastor Jeff Johnson will show us how to live life the way we’re meant to no matter what comes our way.  
April 14, 2021
It’s no secret that Christians in the past faced suffering and persecution. They certainly did in Peter’s day!  The first century Roman world was hostile to christianity to put it mildly.  And we face it today in case you haven’t noticed.  We can count on the enemy coming against us.  So How should we respond?  First Peter chapter three answers that for us.  
April 13, 2021
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A weekday radio program featuring the verse by verse Bible teaching of Pastor Jeff Johnson broadcasted throughout the United States and abroad.

About Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Downey, California since 1973. The emphasis within his ministry is a verse-by-verse study of the Word of God, giving its full counsel. His influence has experienced a steady and substantial growth over the years with people of all ages. Calvary Chapel of Downey has grown to average weekly attendance of more than 9,000. Teaching seminars, Bible classes, home studies, various training programs, mission outreaches, as well as a Christian Elementary & Jr./Sr. High School, and Bible college meet the needs of this large body. Calvary Chapel's impact is growing from Southern California to virtually around the world. His wife Karyn supports Jeff in his ministry.

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