Shared Sermons by Barry O Johnson

God Wants Our Imaginations

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 15, 2026

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"Just My Imagination" was a song released by The Temptations in 1971. It was about a guy who saw a girl through his window and imagined his life with her. This song identifies a spiritual principle that is important in our relationship with God.

If I were to ask you where the greatest battle is taking place in your life, you may say it's at work, or in your marriage, or your finances, or your health, or perhaps in your family. But God says the greatest battlefield isn't around you – it's within you. Long before your feet walk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5, Genesis 8:21, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 18:21, 1 Chronicles 29:17-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose A Side (A Default Setting)

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 12, 2026

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This message is about Christians choosing who they are listening to by the words they use. They will either choose to listen to God or will choose to listen world, (the enemy of the soul)

Please take your bibles and turn to Joshua 24. I smile when think about this chapter. For me, it’s the CliffsNotes of CliffsNotes of the book of Deuteronomy. After reviewing everything the Lord had done for Israel – deliverance from Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and defeating all the “ites” in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Kings 18:21, Ephesians 6:13-17, Psalm 119:128, Isaiah 55:10-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burning Bridges And Building Boundaries - Part `1

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 8, 2026

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In this lesson, which is the first of three parts, we will examine the process of bridge burning and if Christians are allowed to burn bridges.

Burning Bridges and Building Boundaries – Part 1 Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson Introduction There are some wounds in life that never close, not because God won’t heal them, but because we keep them open by staying connected to the very thing that injured us. It’s like a surgeon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-27, Matthew 18:32-35, 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, Titus 3:10-11, 1 Kings 12:13-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 24, 2026

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This message is somewhat personal. I talk about how the Holy Spirit encouraged me when I was discouraged because I wasn't seeing what Jesus says about me manifesting in my life.

“Walking by Faith” Good morning to the blessed of God! I “joined” Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, a small country church in Tennessee, when I was 10 years old. Members of the church were either family or had relationships built on decades of friendships. Friendship was a church made up of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Luke 12:32, John 11:42-43, John 14:1, John 14:13-14, John 16:23-24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Word Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 4, 2026

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Do we truly believe that when God says something in His Word, the Bible, He means it? This message challenges us to examine what we truly believe about God's Word.

Please open your Bibles to Psalm 119. We’re going to read verses 127 and 128. “Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. [And because I feel this way about your Word] Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, John 6:63, Proverbs 18:21, Deuteronomy 1:20-21, Numbers 13:32-33, Genesis 12:1-4, Acts 4:1-20, Acts 5:1-29, Luke 17:11-14, Matthew 8:5-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Ziklag Moments

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025

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Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Faith Potential

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2025

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Why does God need us to walk in ALL of the faith that He has deposited into us?

So much of what we hear about faith today is designed to motivate us to pursue faith for ourselves and the things we desire. And because of a “me first” attitude, many in the Church are not walking in their faith potential. They don’t understand the purpose of faith and what they can do to help ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 12:3, Colossians 2:10, Galatians 3:23-24, Galatians 4:1-2, Romans 8:13, Luke 6:12, John 5:30, John 7:16, Jude 1:20, Matthew 17:20-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitating Our Father

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2025

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When it comes to extending mercy, it seems the Church has lost its way. Too many are quick to condemn people they don't like. This message is about being more like our Heavenly Father when it comes to acting with mercy.

There is a characteristic of our Father that is a part of our DNA as His sons and daughters that we are seeing less evident in the Church today. God’s heart for people. Now, you may be thinking, “Bro. Barry, hold up. What do you mean the Church is showing less of God’s heart today? What about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35-36, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Toes Down

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 24, 2025

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The Church must be unwilling to compromise on the Bible's truths.

Good evening. You are the blessed of the Lord, and I am so glad to see you tonight. Would you please turn to Second Timothy chapter four? That’s where we’re going to start. I’ve been thinking about the state of the Church and a lot of what we see unfolding today is because of the Church, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Peter 3:7-8, Isaiah 42:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Parables, One Message

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

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This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visible Faith - Part 2

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

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This is the second Bible study lesson on how a Christian can know when he/she is walking in faith.

Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome to our Bible study for April. Today’s lesson is a continuation of our look at what it means to have “Visible Faith.” We began this two-part study on “Visible Faith” with four passages in the Bible that speak to how we are to live as Christians, and they are ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38, Mark 2:1-5, Genesis 6:12-14, Acts 17:11-17, Leviticus 19:3, Romans 10:17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visible Faith - Part 1

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

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How does a Christian know that he/she is walking in faith? This is part one of a Bible study that addresses that question.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Joshua 2:1-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Service And Promotion

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2025

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This message is a prophecy (Word from the Lord) delivered at our church that explains who we are in the kingdom of God and our responsibilities as its citizens.

As I was thinking about this message, the Lord laid on my heart a prophetic word delivered at our church several years ago titled “Kingdom Service and Promotion.” When I look at the Church as a whole, especially those in leadership positions, I understand why this prophetic word floated up in my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wearing Your Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 12, 2025

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James 2:17 says, "Even so, faith if it hath not works is dead, being alone." This message is about how a Christian can know that he or she is living by faith.

Turn to Habakkuk 2:4. We will get there in a moment. Over the years I have heard countless sermons and teachings on faith – and that is a good thing. A person cannot be a Christian and not live by faith. The truth that a Christian must live by faith is found in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13-17, Mark 2:1-5, Mark 5:25-34 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s In Your Cup?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 29, 2025

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This message looks at the believer and what he/she should be filled with.

Tun with me to 2 Corinthians 1. We are going to read the first part of verse 4. “[God] Who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble.” In one of his messages last year, my brother read an illustration from “Barbara O’Neill Health Tricks” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4, Matthew 12:3-35, Romans 2:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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