Podcasts about pastor cj

Samson was called, gifted, and chosen by God—yet his pride and compromise led to a total trainwreck. His story is a warning of what happens when we walk away from God, but also a powerful reminder that His compassion never quits.In this message, Pastor CJ from Wonder Church unpacks Samson's rise and fall, the danger of compromise, and the hope of Jesus who meets us in our lowest moments.If you've ever felt like you've gone too far or failed too much, this message is for you.

Depression is real. It can feel like living under a constant wave of trouble, powerless and overwhelmed—even when the “wave” is only half a foot tall. Proverbs 15:15 says:“For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.”Are you struggling with depression, feeling powerless, or overwhelmed by life? In this sermon, Pastor CJ from Wonder Church unpacks Proverbs 15:15 and John 1:16 to show how Jesus brings freedom, joy, and a continual feast of grace—even in seasons of sorrow.We'll cover:Why despondency leads to bondageHow sin and compromise fuel depressionThe difference between shame and convictionWhy “authentic misery” isn't the answerHow joy is found not in circumstances, but in ChristWhy the gospel is the true antidote to despair

Are we living a life that reflects the forgiveness God has given?

We have been given a better way, a new covenant, and a perfect mediator in Jesus Christ.

Pastor CJ preaches a dynamic message about God's direction for your life.

May we know God and His will more as we seek Him during this time of prayer and fasting.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

How's the Word of God in us? How can we pass the Word to the next generation?

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Pastor CJ shares a dynamic message from Joshua 24

Today, let us include our nation's leaders in our prayers.

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

Speaker: CJ Johnson

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Speaker: CJ Johnson

Speaker: CJ Johnson