Johnson Church

09/01/2026

This Sunday we will be celebrating baptism during our service.

If you've made the decision to follow Christ and would like to take this next step through baptism, we would love to celebrate with you.

Send us a message or contact the office at 606-784-8692 to let us know.

There is no greater joy than seeing lives changed by Jesus!

09/01/2026

Jesus Is the Subject…

Today’s Reading - Matthew 5:29-30

Thought:
Is Jesus seriously suggesting that we should resort to mutilating our bodies for the sake of avoiding sin? Not necessarily, but there are two very important principles that Jesus is trying to impress upon us with this harsh imagery. First, He is making the point that there is nothing in this world, even including our own physical lives or bodies, that is more important or that should be valued more than our eternal salvation. Second, He is making the point that if there is something, anything in our lives that is coming between us and our faithfulness to God, that thing should be removed (unplugged, disconnected, gotten rid of severed) from our lives. The point is that there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that is more important than spending eternity in heaven with God and our lives should reflect that great truth!

Why is heaven and eternal salvation so important?

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Jesus Is the Subject…

Today’s Reading - Matthew 5:27-28

Thought:
Adultery begins in the heart. The point of this and most of what Jesus says in this part of the Sermon on the Mount is that sin of any kind finds its origins in the heart and mind. Before we do the act, we think the thought, we have the desire. The real lesson to be learned from Jesus’ teaching here is that, if we desire to keep our lives and bodies pure from sin, we must first harness our eyes and minds and hearts. The body will not go where the eyes and minds do not lead. We cannot allow our eyes and minds to wander into the territory of sin and then expect our actions to stay close to God. Having a heart that is pure and fully committed to God is the first and best defense that we have against temptation and sin. May God help us to love Him more and sin less.

What are some ways that Christians can help to keep their hearts pure?

08/30/2026

Jesus Is the Subject…

Today’s Reading - Matthew 5:23-26

Thought:
Part of being a faithful child of God is found in taking care of our relationships with others. God desires that we treat others with kindness and compassion and show the love toward others that God has shown toward us and all people. This is, admittedly, sometimes a challenge as we face our own imperfections and the shortcomings of others. To patiently and lovingly forgive others and to humbly ask forgiveness of our wrongdoings is often a difficult thing to do. But what Jesus wants us to realize is that our relationships with others have an indelible effect, not only on our physical lives, but also on our spiritual well-being and relationship with God. The feelings, thoughts and motives with which we view our earthly relationships have the ability to enhance or hinder our worship, our prayer life, and our faithfulness to God. Thus, Jesus teaches us to take those relationships seriously and to take care of them, understanding that they are related to our all-important relationship with God.

How have your relationships affected your spiritual life?

08/29/2026

Jesus Is the Subject…

Today’s Reading - Matthew 5:21-22

Thought:
The law was simple and clear: “You shall not murder.” The Jews of Jesus’ day had settled on a strict observance of that law prohibiting the act of maliciously taking another’s life. Jesus, though, teaches them (and us) that there is a higher standard and greater principle to which we are accountable. While the Jews were content simply to stop short of acting on their murderous thoughts or desires, Jesus teaches us to not even allow the malicious feelings or thoughts to enter our hearts. You see, not only does God care about our actions, He also cares about our hearts, our thoughts, and our motives. The real meaning of Jesus’ teaching is that God does not desire simply an obligatory physical observance of a law; He wants our hearts. In addition to our actions, He wants our thoughts, intentions, and motives to be godly. To put it simply: God wants all of us!

Why does God care about our hearts and motives?

08/28/2026

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Ben Furman wraps up the series:
Entering the Promised Land: How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life.
This week's message:
"The Walls Come Tumbling Down"
📖 Mediation: Joshua 6:1-27 NIV
Men's and Women's Sunday School class begin at 9:00 a.m.
Children's class during the service.

All are welcome and we would love to see you at church Sunday!

08/28/2026

This weeks Worship Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LodwJpTO7Mkt8v0XHKme9?si=SyRjtXCeQ0mb8pvyV407NA

08/28/2026

Jesus Is the Subject…

Today’s Reading - Matthew 5:17-20

Thought:
Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets. It is a concept that the Jews of Jesus’ day had a very difficult time coming to terms with. They failed to understand that the old law was never intended to be permanent. God designed it to be a temporary law to fulfill a specific purpose — to preserve God’s people and to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah when the time was right. Jesus came to fulfill the prophesies and to bring to fruition all of the spiritual promises of God. Though you and I never lived under the old law, the fact that Jesus came to fulfill that law is also very meaningful to us. In fulfilling the law and the prophets, Jesus also brought to completion God’s plan to bring redemption and salvation to mankind, including you and me. We have the great advantage and wonderful blessing of having God’s plan for redemption revealed to us through Christ and becoming partakers of the saving grace of God through the precious blood of His Son. Thanks be to God and to Him be all the glory!

Why is it so important to us that Jesus fulfilled the old law?

08/27/2026

Jesus Is the Subject…

Today’s Reading - Matthew 5:13-16

Thought:
As Christians, we have the wonderful blessing of being children of God and heirs of the kingdom of heaven. In a sense, we have stepped out of the world to live with and for God. But in another sense, we are called to continue to live in the world, not according to the world’s thinking, but in a way that makes this world a better place and brings it a little closer to God. As salt, we are called to bring goodness, healing, and preservation to a lost and hurting world through the love that God has shown to us. As lights, we are to bring Christ’s light into a dark world and allow our good works to illuminate God, for His glory. As the world witnesses our lives, they should catch a glimpse of the love and goodness of God and be drawn to Him through our influence. What a privilege it is to be children and servants of God, and what an great opportunity we have to share God with this world through our lives!

How can you use your Christian life to make your world a better place?