Sunday February 15, 2026Sunday February 15, 2026
Lance Johnson Ministries
God has given you a divine assignment to spread the Gospel, and it’s not one that you can simply ignore. In today’s message, Bishop Lance teaches you about the parable of the watchful servants and how they were rewarded for being prepared for their ma
29:30•15 Feb 2026
Ready or Not: Bishop Lance Johnson on Addiction, Grace and Eternity
Episode Overview
- Readiness for Jesus’ return is shown by how a person lives now, not by last-minute decisions.
- Grace is presented as strength to stop sinning, rather than an excuse to keep destructive habits.
- Real salvation is described as bringing noticeable change, especially in areas like alcohol, drugs and sexual behaviour.
- Freedom from addiction is linked to giving God an entire life, not just asking Him to remove a single problem.
- Daily surrender, taking up the cross and walking in the Spirit are emphasised as the way to stay free and purposeful.
“God doesn't just want your addiction. He wants your whole life.”
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This message from Bishop Lance Johnson speaks straight to anyone wrestling with addiction, complacent faith, or a double life they know is costing them dearly. You’ll hear a pastor who’s lived through alcohol and drug addiction calling people, very directly, to get serious about their walk with God. Bishop Lance works through Luke Chapter 12 and the parable of the watchful servants, tying it to modern life with uncomfortable honesty.
He reminds his audience that, "How you live right now is going to determine how you live in eternity," and refuses to soften the idea that grace is a licence to "live like the devil and then claim to be saved." If Jesus came back tonight, he keeps asking, would you genuinely be ready? For those caught in addiction, he offers both challenge and hope.
He explains why quick altar visits and repeated prayers often haven’t broken the cycle: "God doesn't just want your addiction. He wants your whole life." When someone gives their whole life, not just their habit, he says, the presence of God changes what they can tolerate and how they make choices day by day. You’ll also hear him contrast religious rule-following with real inner change by the Holy Spirit.
He argues that genuine salvation brings visible transformation – from the way you handle alcohol and drugs to how you deal with offence, lust, money, and even hobbies. His style is fiery, urgent and very practical, aimed at keeping people from gambling with their eternity on the assumption that a last-minute fix will sort things out.
If you’re tired of half-measures, or you know someone clinging to faith while alcohol or drugs still rule their life, this talk might be the jolt that helps them rethink what “being ready” really means.
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