Randall Johnson

Willful Unbelief – Matthew 12:22-32

I have a blog called Ask the Pastors, where people are invited to ask Bible related questions of pastors, though, truth be told, I am the only pastor answering (Hey, it started out with more than one pastor

Savior of All – Matthew 12:15-21

I have a Muslim man emailing me for the purpose of correcting my understanding of Islam and exposing the errors of Christianity. One of his assertions is that Jesus, according to our Scriptures, has declared

Hating Jesus – Matthew 12:9-14

Walid was raised a Muslim in Israel and had a hatred for Jews and Christians. His own mother had been secretly baptized a Christian and when she tried to dissuade him from his hatred of Jews and Christians

Keeping Sabbath and Other Laws – Matthew 12:1-8

Let Us Reason ministries site enumerates the Sabbath requirements according to the Old Testament as no work, no kindling of fire, no traveling, no trading, no marketing, giving twice as much of the daily

The Yoke – Matthew 11:25-30

How do you get the benefit of powerful oxen pulling your plow? You harness them together under a yoke, a brace that rests on their shoulders, keeps them pulling in the same direction, and is strong enough

Response to the Light – Matthew 11:20-24

One of my favorite singing artists is Brook Frasier and one of my favorite songs of hers is Albertine. Brook made a trip to Rwanda and saw the results of the terrible civil war that took place there between

Plan Within a Plan – Matthew 11:11-19

Have you ever wondered why it has now been 2,000 years since Jesus’ first coming? Why the delay? It all revolves around God’s purposes for Israel. It is Israel whom He originally redeemed as

Doubts – Matthew 11:1-10

I have had doubts about the faith. I remember walking out of a college class on philosophy that had me doubting. It sparked in me a desire to have evidence for my faith. I had experienced the saving work

Jesus’ Proxies – Matthew 10:40-42

Younathan’s testimony is that after initially making fun of a newcomer from southeast Asia that his culture normally teased, he became friends at this guy’s initiation. His new friend wasn’t

Worthy of Me – Matthew 10:34-39

Basam was a rabid Muslim who met a Christian whose love even for those who wished him harm was stunning. Basam started reading the Bible and his Muslim faith was dismantled. He experienced the presence

Persecution – Matthew 10:26-33

The second century persecution of Christians in what is today Lyons, France, is recounted in early church historian Eusebius: By 177 Christians were forbidden from the marketplace, the forum, the baths,

Vision – Matthew 10:16-25

Andy Andrews has an interesting title on his blog: How to Use Vision Casting to Create Unstoppable Momentum. Vision casting is considered crucial to good leadership. As one vision caster says, “goals

Mission – Matthew 10:5-15

I love this statement about the Christian missions movement: “The history of Christian missions is vast and deep, stretching across nearly two millennia. From the moment Jesus commanded the disciples

Team – Matthew 10:1-4

Amy Poehler was asked to speak at the 2011 Harvard graduation ceremony. She said, “Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.”

The Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38

Dictionary.com defines harvesting as that season when ripened crops are gathered. This means the crops are at their maturity and need to be gathered before they begin to deteriorate and are no longer useful.

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