1 Samuel 17 Part 1
1 Samuel 17 Part 1

Lance Johnson Ministries

We may not be fashioning idols out of gold and silver to bow down to in modern society, but we are very good at fashioning our own gods out of religion and reason. This form of idolatry is more subtle, more pervasive, and harder to recognize. As Bishop La...

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Lance Johnson Ministries

Relevate Church

Lance Johnson comes by way of a life of struggles having been trapped by the unrelenting grip of alcohol and drug addiction and the desperate life style that comes with it. He brings a fresh word that is woven into the fabric of a life that has known the agony of an empty soul. One early fall day in September of 1990 he had an encounter with the King of Kings that not only changed him but has eternally altered the lives of thousands that now proclaim along with him that “When Jesus sets you free you are completely free”. Pastor Lance now reaches into depths of his experience to deliver a starkly real story of freedom by the power of God. Now he only looks back to encourage those that are lagging behind. He has spent almost a quarter of a century rescuing people from a background of death and ruin and introducing them to a life of prosperity and liberty. Lance has pioneered addiction recovery ministries as well as numerous churches. He has planted bible colleges and overseas mission works, thereby reaching people from every walk of life and social background. He has introduced vast numbers of people to a victorious, overcoming lifestyle. He is currently the founder and Senior Pastor of Relevate Church with two locations in Woodstock GA and Ranger GA. He is also the founder and teacher at Lions Gate Ministry Training Academy.

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Breaking Free from Self-Made Idols

Episode Overview

True ministry focuses on serving God, not personal visions.
Modern idolatry is subtle and often goes unnoticed.
Humility and intimacy with God are key to spiritual growth.
David's legacy teaches us the importance of following God's heart.
Religious institutions can sometimes stray from true spiritual goals.

“"Religion is deception. Satan comes masquerading himself as an angel of light."”

Ever wondered what it takes to truly break free from the chains of addiction and misguided faith? Bishop Lance Johnson shares his journey from the depths of alcohol and drug addiction to a life filled with purpose and divine guidance. In this episode, he challenges the listeners to reflect on their own lives, questioning whether they are serving a god of their own making or the one true God.

Bishop Lance candidly discusses his past mistakes, where he was more focused on church growth and numbers rather than the spiritual well-being of his congregation. He admits to using people like merchandise to build multi-million dollar facilities, only to realise that true ministry is about serving God and not personal visions or prophecies. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, Bishop Lance paints a vivid picture of how David, despite his failures, was remembered as a man after God's own heart.

The episode is filled with raw honesty and a call for humility, urging listeners to pursue intimacy with God rather than chasing after personal prophecies or church empires. Bishop Lance's message is clear: the real victory lies in knowing God intimately and allowing Him to lead the way. So, are you ready to let go of your self-made idols and embrace a life centred around serving Jesus?

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