Relevate Church
Bishop Lance Johnson
1 Samuel 17 Part 1
1 Samuel 17 Part 1
1 Samuel 17 Part 1
Sunday 7th September 2025
Bishop Lance Johnson shares his journey from addiction to faith, urging listeners to serve Jesus over self-made idols.
30 minutes
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Honest
Informative
Raw
Motivational
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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?