Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21; Galatians 3:1-18

What is the point of being a Christian? Is it about doing all the right things so that we can get into heaven? Is it about behaving in…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21; Psalm 100

Many of the disagreements in the early church were about who was welcome to share a meal together. The early church’s worship revolved around shared meals –…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24; Psalm 8

The book of Galatians is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to a church full of over-achievers who are trying to out-do each other in holiness –…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Isiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 7:37-39

Today we tell the story of Pentecost – a moment when God poured the Holy Spirit out on the church and gave birth to a new movement of…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14 & 5:6-11

At the end of 1 Peter, a letter written to Christians who lived in uncertainty and fear, the author encourages them to “Cast all your…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22; John 14:15-21

In the wake of all that is happening in the United Methodist Church at a global level, we are invited to share in a simple truth: God…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25; Psalm 23; John 10:1-15

The Bible repeatedly speaks of God as a shepherd who protects God’s people. Jesus is described as the Good Shepherd who lays down his…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; 1 Peter 2:1-10

Today’s passage from 1 Peter asks us to put away all malice, ill will, deceit, and envy. There are times in life where it may be easier…

Rev. Brian Johnson

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25; Luke 24:36-49

The second part of 1 Peter 1 is an invitation to love others deeply and earnestly. Within this there is a call to an obedience and a…