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    Mother's Day 2025 - A Mother's Bond

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2025
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    A mother has a very special bond with their child. This message is about that bond.

    Mother’s Day 2025 – A Mother’s Bond Scripture: John 2:1-11; Second Timothy 1:5 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here and those viewing this live streamed service. There will be little that I will say in this message that will be new to you, but I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter 2025: When Adversity Comes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2025
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    Everyone faces times of adversity but it is how we view and respond to the adversity that determines how those times will affect us. The disciples experienced this when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Their response can teach us about responding to adverse times.

    Easter 2025 – When Adversity Comes Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Easter. This is surely the day the Lord has made so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we pause to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and ...read more

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    A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2025
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    This message examines how Satan tempted Jesus and how Jesus used the Word of God to stop him in his tracks. Jesus' temptation is a lesson for how we too should respond when we face temptations.

    A Balanced Life Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 9:39; Second Corinthians 4:3-4 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “A Balanced Life.” So far this year I have stood before you and talked about getting our thoughts in line with the Word of God and then acting on those ...read more

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    Why Black History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025
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    This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

    Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

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    Visible Faith Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025
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    This is part 2 of my series on Visible faith.

    Visible Faith - Part 2 Scripture: James 2:14, 26; Mark 2:1-5; Genesis 6:12-14, 22 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is Part two of my sermon “Visible Faith.” Three weeks ago, I stood before you and read what James said about works and faith. James 2:14 & 26 says, “(14) What does it ...read more

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    Visible Faith Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025
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    Our faith can be seen through our works - our actions. This message is about what our works demonstrates about our faith.

    Visible Faith – Part 1 Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1, 6; James 2:14-26 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Visible Faith.” If you recall from my message last Sunday, I talked with you from the topic of “A Time for Faith.” In that message, I ...read more

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    The Gift Is Not The Box

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    God gave us a gift in His Son. That gift must be taken out of the "box" and utilized in order to get the full benefit of the gift. Many Christians keep Jesus in a box where He is not allowed to operate freely in their lives.

    The Gift Is Not The Box Scripture: Proverbs 20:11; John 3:16; First Corinthians 13:11 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “The Gift Is Not The Box” and I want to focus your attention on spiritual maturity. Proverbs 20:11, from the New American Standard Bible, says, ...read more

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    What God Did Not Reveal

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This message is about being obedient to God even when we only have part of message. When God calls us to do something He does not tell us everything at once, but what we need in that moment.

    What God Did Not Reveal Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “What God Did Not Reveal.” This message looks at the story surrounding the birth of Christ and the faith those involved had to walk in based on what ...read more

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    A Time For Faith

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This message is about how God's Word will increase our faith as we walk through seasons of life. We have to speak life into our situations - not death.

    A Time For Faith Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13 Good morning Strangers Rest. In my message last Sunday, I asked you “What movies will you create in 2025?” In that message, I spoke about how our thoughts create movies in our minds that cause us to react. Those ...read more

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    What Movies Will You Create In 2025?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This message is about the power of our thoughts and how they create movies within our minds that we respond to - spiritually and physically.

    What Movies Will You Create in 2025? Scripture: Second Corinthians 10:3-5; Mark 5:25-34 Good morning Strangers Rest! I hope you are excited about what God is going to do in this place in 2025. The title of my message this morning is “What Movies Will You Create in 2025?” Some of you might be ...read more

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    What Most Christians Do Not Know Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This message discusses what many Christians do not understand about their relationship with Christ.

    What Most Christians Do Not Know (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) 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 who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    What Movies Are Playing In Your Mind? Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This lesson focuses on how our thoughts creates images (movies) within our minds that we then act on.

    What Movie Is Playing In Your Mind? Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson 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 who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Lip Synching Christians Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This lesson is about Christians speaking the Word of God that they thgemselves do not believe fully. We all have areas where we lip synch and this lesson addresses that.

    “Lip-Syncing” Christian? Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson 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 who are seeking to grow in their relationship ...read more

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    Don't Do It Without Me 2024

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
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    This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

    Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

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    At Least I Am Not That

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
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    This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

    At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational