Grace Bible Church of Conway's Podcast

Jeffrey Johnson
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We are a Reformed Baptist Church in Conway, AR and we are seeking to be known for the gospel.

  1. 6d ago

    If Christ Is King, Why Is the World in Chaos?

    If Christ is King, why does the world seem increasingly chaotic—and why does His church still suffer? In this message on Revelation 6, Jeffrey Johnson explains how the opening of the seals reveals Christ’s present rule over the nations. Through the four horsemen, the cry of the martyrs, and the coming day of wrath, he traces how Christ judges wickedness while preserving and purifying His people. The world’s turmoil does not mean that Christ has abandoned His throne. His purposes are moving toward final judgment and His people’s eternal inheritance in the new heavens and new earth. This sermon calls believers to trust His timing, loosen their grip on this passing world, and faithfully proclaim the gospel. Vengeance belongs to Christ; our calling is to love our enemies and point them to the only refuge from the wrath to come.

  2. Sep 23

    How to Pack Your Bags for Heaven

    How do you prepare for heaven when you can’t take your possessions with you? Drawing from Luke 12:13–34, Jeffrey Johnson explores how faith, hope, and love shape a life prepared for eternity. Assurance rests in Christ’s finished work, and the hope of seeing Him face to face gives believers reason to look forward with joy rather than cling to this world. Jesus’ teaching challenges both our desire to accumulate more and our anxiety about having enough. With a Father who knows our needs and delights to give us His kingdom, we are free to give generously. This message calls us to examine where our treasure lies, use what God has entrusted to us to serve others, and prepare for heaven by loosening our grip on earthly possessions.

  3. Sep 15

    Who is Worthy?

    Who can be trusted with absolute authority over heaven and earth? In Revelation 5, Jeffrey Johnson points us to the only one worthy: Jesus Christ, the conquering Lion and the Lamb who was slain. As David’s promised Son, Jesus has defeated death, possesses the fullness of the Spirit’s wisdom, and rules with perfect righteousness. His worthiness calls us to trust his judgment and rejoice in his reign. The one who holds authority to judge is also the Savior who bore God’s wrath to redeem his people. His power is joined with humility, compassion, and sacrificial love. This message invites us to lay down our bitterness, surrender our idols, and entrust ourselves to our gracious King. Heaven declares that the Lamb is worthy—and we are called to respond with our worship and our lives.

  4. Sep 9

    Forgiving Someone You Can No Longer Trust

    How should Christians respond when wrongdoing goes unpunished and justice seems far away? In “Why it's not Our Job to Bring Justice to the World,” Jeffrey Johnson explores Revelation 5:1–4 and the search for someone worthy to open the sealed scroll. Our longing for righteousness is real, but personal vengeance is a burden we lack the authority and ability to carry. Christ alone is worthy, and we can trust him to judge rightly. With practical application for painful relationships, Johnson examines how bitterness can take root in our hurt and why forgiveness does not require trusting an untrustworthy person. The grace we receive in Jesus gives us strength to love our enemies, seek restoration, and forgive those who wrong us. Because Christ will bring justice, we can entrust our hurts to him.

  5. Sep 3

    Why God Alone Is Worthy to Rule

    In Revelation 4, John is given a breathtaking vision of heaven’s throne room, where all creation declares that God alone is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. In this sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores what it means for God to be the perfect King—the One who alone possesses the wisdom, holiness, justice, mercy, and power necessary to rule over all things. From God’s righteous judgment and sovereign protection of His people to His authority over angels, nations, and the human conscience, this message reminds us why no earthly ruler can occupy the place that belongs to God alone. Around His throne, the redeemed willingly cast down their crowns and worship, declaring, “You are worthy, O Lord.” The sermon ultimately points forward to Revelation 5 and the One who is worthy to approach the throne: Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Lamb who has prevailed. He alone is the King of kings and Lord of lords, worthy of our trust, submission, worship, and praise.

  6. Aug 25

    How to Overcome Spiritual Apathy

    In this message from Revelation 3:14–22, Jeffrey Johnson addresses the danger of spiritual apathy through Jesus’ words to the church at Laodicea. Spiritual lukewarmness can develop gradually—even while we continue attending church, reading Scripture, and maintaining outward religious habits. The searching question is whether our greatest desire is truly to know and glorify Jesus Christ, or whether other good things have quietly taken first place in our hearts. Johnson points listeners first to the faithfulness of Christ, contrasting Jesus’ unwavering devotion with our inconsistency. He then emphasizes the danger of lukewarm Christianity and our need to recognize our spiritual poverty rather than becoming satisfied with past growth, knowledge, or blessings. Yet Christ’s rebuke is an expression of His love: He calls His people away from complacency and back into wholehearted fellowship with Him. The sermon concludes with four responses for overcoming spiritual apathy: zealously pursue Christ, zealously repent, zealously seek communion with Christ, and zealously live for eternity. Rather than building our lives around temporary possessions, accomplishments, relationships, or comfort, believers are called to treasure Christ and the eternal inheritance He promises to those who overcome.

  7. Aug 17

    What Jesus Says to You When Life Feels Too Heavy

    In this message from **Revelation 3:7–13**, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson examines Christ’s words to the church in Philadelphia—a church with “little strength” that nevertheless remained faithful. Rather than telling struggling believers to look within themselves for greater strength, Jesus acknowledges their weakness and directs their attention to His sovereign power. He is the One who opens doors no one can shut and shuts doors no one can open. Pastor Johnson presents **seven powerful truths for the weak**, emphasizing that Christ knows our weakness, remains with us, provides opportunities for faithfulness, loves His people, preserves them through trials, promises them a crown, and will ultimately make those who overcome like pillars in the temple of God. The Christian’s hope is not that every hardship will disappear, but that Christ will faithfully sustain His people through them. The message ultimately calls believers to **hold fast to Christ**. Though Christians may feel weak, overlooked, or overwhelmed in this present age, their strength and security rest in the One who rules over every circumstance. Our lasting hope is not found in an easier life now, but in Christ’s return, the New Jerusalem, and an eternity dwelling in the presence of God.

  8. Aug 11

    When Obedience Becomes Sin

    In Revelation 3:1–6, Jeffrey Johnson examines Christ’s warning to the church at Sardis—a church with a reputation for being alive, yet spiritually dead. This sermon exposes the subtle danger of legalism: obedience that may look righteous outwardly while being driven inwardly by pride, self-righteousness, criticism, or a lack of love. True obedience cannot be produced by the flesh. It flows from the Holy Spirit and bears the fruit of humility, love, kindness, patience, and dependence upon Christ. Jeffrey calls believers to examine their motives, repent of lifeless legalism, return to the grace of the gospel, strengthen what remains, and listen carefully to what the Spirit is saying. The answer to dead religion is not simply trying harder—it is returning to Christ, walking in the Spirit, and allowing the gospel of grace to transform both our obedience and our hearts.

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