There is More at Stake Part 2There is More at Stake Part 2
Lance Johnson Ministries
Some positions in the church have gone too far…some churches have even gone too far. People get so laser-focused on growth in numbers for their church that they completely lose sight of what really matters…Jesus! In today’s message, Bishop Lance wil
29:30•1 Jun 2025
A Fiery Wake-Up Call on Alcohol, Sin and Comfortable Church Culture
Episode Overview
- Alcohol and drug addiction are framed as sin that must be confronted directly, not softened as mere sickness.
- Churches focused on numbers, money and branding are criticised for losing sight of Jesus and genuine soul care.
- Believers are urged to grow up spiritually, study the Bible for themselves and stop relying solely on church gatherings for growth.
- Real love for people is described as telling hard truth about destructive lifestyles rather than keeping everyone comfortable.
- The episode calls for a shaken, awakened church that looks like Jesus and is serious about winning and healing broken souls.
“Alcohol is raping our families every day. But then we got spineless preachers in the pulpit that will not preach that alcohol is a sin.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This intense message from Bishop Lance Johnson speaks straight to anyone wrestling with addiction and to those sitting in church pews every week. Coming from his own history with alcohol and drug addiction, Lance doesn’t hold back as he calls out what he sees as the church’s complicity in the problem. You’ll hear him state plainly, "Drug addiction is not a sickness.
It's a sin," and warn that "alcohol is raping our families every day" while many pastors stay silent. He challenges churches that chase numbers, branding and entertainment instead of truth, saying leaders have become "slaves to building payments" and attendance rather than bond servants of Jesus. For people in recovery, this episode hits hard but may feel strangely validating.
Lance condemns the idea that you can stay comfortable in destructive habits as long as you show up to a nice building with good music and free childcare. He calls out “cotton candy and clowns” church culture that leaves people still alcoholic, still trapped in porn, still stuck in broken relationships after all the services and bible studies.
At the same time, he pushes for real transformation: growing to look and live more like Jesus, learning the Bible for yourself, and loving people enough to tell them hard truth. His challenge is simple but demanding: do you love what Jesus loves, including broken people who need freedom, or do you mostly love your own comfort?
If you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine while addiction quietly wrecks lives, this fiery sermon might feel like someone finally saying out loud what’s been bothering you for years. It could be a tough listen—but maybe that’s exactly the kind of shake-up you’ve been needing. Are you ready to trade comfort for genuine change?
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