Podcasts about pastor cj

God's eyes are upon those who hope in His goodness, assuring us that our hope is not in vain.

Celebration and mission are our responses to Christ's resurrection.

What does it mean that Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34) In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor CJ dives into one of the most gut-wrenching moments of the crucifixion and shows how Jesus wasn't just quoting Scripture—He was singing our song. In referencing Psalm 22, Jesus entered fully into the human experience of pain, doubt, and abandonment. ✨ This week's key idea: Jesus was forsaken so we would never have to be. Scripture References: Mark 15:33-37 — Jesus' final moments on the cross Psalm 22 — The prophetic cry of abandonment that turns to hope Hebrews 4:15 — Our High Priest who empathizes with our weaknesses You'll be reminded that: Jesus didn't just take on our sin—He experienced our suffering. Faith doesn't require pretending that everything is okay. Two things can be true at the same time: life can be hard, and God can still be good. If Jesus felt forsaken, it's okay if you feel that way too. Whether your life feels like a celebration or a lament, Jesus sings with you. He has walked your road, carried your burdens, and made a way for resurrection even in your darkest moments. If you've ever felt unheard, unseen, or unworthy—this message is for you. Need prayer? Ready to take a next step in faith? Visit nextsteps.church307.com or fill out a Next Steps card in person. New Life Gillette Church Watch more messages from the Grave Robber series here: [Playlist Link] #GraveRobber #Forsaken #PalmSunday #JesusUnderstands #Psalm22 #Mark15 #FaithInTheDarkness #NewLifeGillette #JesusOurHighPriest Chapters (00:00:00) - Palm Sunday Teaching(00:01:07) - Jesus' Last Prayer(00:02:14) - Vanilla Ice(00:05:56) - Choking On Eminem's "This One"(00:07:22) - Singing Along With The Psalms(00:11:32) - We Don't Like The Middle of the Story(00:17:56) - Jesus on the Cross(00:21:41) - An Appeal to the Atheists(00:26:51) - If There's Only One King...(00:32:49) - Jesus at the Prayer Wall

Speaker: CJ Johnson

The most meaningful act of generosity comes from an understanding that our Savior gave first.

God's grace moves us to love Him, inviting us into its rhythm... not out of obligation, but as a joyful response to our Savior's generosity.

Pastor CJ jumps in this Sunday morning to talk through three wrong ways we look at God, and three ways that Jesus shows us something different.

As we worship, may the Lord lead us to His truth and align us to His will.

MARCH 5 | Pardoned in Him | Isaiah 55:7 | Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

MARCH 5 | Pardoned in Him | Isaiah 55:7 | Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

MARCH 5 | Pardoned in Him | Isaiah 55:7 | Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

Our hope is that we always go back to the cross and see Christ's sacrifice and love for us.

Pastor CJ walks us through the ways we're called to engage with God and our world as a daily Rhythm, just like breathing.

MATTHEW 6:16-18 NIV - “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

MATTHEW 6:16-18 NIV - “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

MATTHEW 6:16-18 NIV - “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

This is our hope today - that we see the goodness of God and choose to serve Him today until the rest of our lives.

Join us this week as we continue our series of advent! Pastor CJ uses Matthew 1:18-25 to show how God is worthy of the work, worship and the obedience!

2 Corinthians 4:18 | So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:18 | So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

As we seek God in worship, may our faith also be a testimony to our families.

In this episode, host Maria Buffolino gathers around the table together with Pastor CJ, Caleb Palermo, Jennifer Marshall, and Ruth Eichacker to unpack the Sermon Series: Let The Church Be The Church Vol. II

In this episode, host Maria Buffolino gathers around the table together with Pastor CJ, Caleb Palermo, Jennifer Marshall, and Ruth Eichacker to unpack the Sermon Series: Let The Church Be The Church Vol. II

Our true riches can and will only come from the Lord.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:18-21 - All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:18-21 - All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Pastor CJ preaches a dynamic message.

Pastor CJ preaches a dynamic message.

We lay Jesus as the foundation of our lives. May we all trust the work of the Lord in our lives, in our relationships, and in our ministry.

Let us declare God's steadfast love. May we allow it to affect our decisions, relationships and worship.

2 TIMOTHY 3:15-17 NIV | and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 TIMOTHY 3:15-17 NIV | and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Matthew 4:20-22 | At once they left their nets and followed Him. Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and His brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.

Matthew 4:20-22 | At once they left their nets and followed Him. Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and His brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.

We are God's workmanship. Beautifully made to worship and serve Him.

May our faith in God be a witness to the closest people around us - our family.

Pastor CJ jumps in to talk the second triad of the Beatitudes with us, where Jesus talks about the way God wants to shape our hearts, for Mercy, Righteousness and Purity of heart

May every age and generation proclaim God and worship Him.

As a church, let us love one another, serve one another, worship and glorify Jesus together.

May we understand and experience God's grace today as we seek Him in worship.

We hope that our faith in God is growing as we continue to trust Him during this time of Prayer & Fasting.

Jesus knows what He values more. Do we know that God values us more than anything?

We pray that the grace of God will see us through today. May we seek Him with all our hearts.

In this special mother's day message, Pastor CJ and Nicole discuss one of the most powerful characteristics of God: His ability to see us, not just as we are, but as we could be. This same trait dwells in all believers and is essential as we lead and disciple our church, families, kids, and world.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Speaker: CJ Johnson

We all have purpose given to us by God. We have dreams and passions. Many of us get excited about the plan God has for our lives, but once we go home, to real life, the plan fades away. In this message, Pastor CJ and Nicole discuss 3 essential disciplines to live out your God given plan: time with God, going to church, and not giving up.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Speaker: CJ Johnson