Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Podcast

How to Know Him Pt.5-John 19:29-30

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:20:24 EST

How to Know Him Pt.4-John 6:60-66

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:17:53 EST

How to Know Him Pt.3-Mark 14:64-65

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:16:03 EST

How to Know Him Pt.2-John 17:3

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:11:59 EST

How to Know Him Pt.1-John 7:1-9

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:08:46 EST

Who Jesus Is Pt.5-Matt.15:28

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:06:43 EST

Who Jesus Is Pt.4-Matt.15:26-27

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:04:27 EST

Who Jesus Is Pt.3-Matt.15:22-25

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:20:28 EST

Who Jesus Is Pt.2-Matt.15:21-24

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:07:51 EST

Who Jesus Is Pt.1-John 20:30-31

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:05:44 EST

How to Draw Near-Pt.5-Eph.2:12-19

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:02:53 EST

How to Draw Near-Pt.4-Heb.4:15-16

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:34 EST

How to Draw Near-Pt.3-Heb.4:12-14

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:57:30 EST

How to Draw Near-Pt.2-Matt. 5:1-12

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:52:25 EST

How to Draw Near-Pt.1-Matt. 5:1-12

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:49:50 EST

The $20,000 White Horse Pt.5-Luke 19:24-27

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:45:10 EST

The $20,000 White Horse Pt.4-Luke 19:15-23

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:42:24 EST

The $20,000 White Horse Pt.3-Luke 19:14

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:20 EST

The $20,000 White Horse Pt.2-Luke 19:13

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:37:40 EST

The $20,000 White Horse Pt.1-Luke 19:11-12

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:35:22 EST

Why Complain? Pt.5-Col. 3:22 to 4:6

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:50:09 EST

Why Complain? Pt.4-Col. 3:18-25

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:47:41 EST

Why Complain? Pt.3-Col. 3:19-23

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:04 EST

Why Complain? Pt.2-Col. 3:18

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:41:50 EST

Why Complain? Pt.1-Col. 3:6-17

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:39:34 EST

Messes That Make You Doubt. Pt.5-Col. 2:15-16

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:13:41 EST

Messes That Make You Doubt. Pt.4-Col. 2:13-14

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:11:35 EST

Messes That Make You Doubt. Pt.3-Col. 2:11-12

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:07:32 EST

Messes That Make You Doubt. Pt.2-Col. 2:9-10

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:05:45 EST

Messes That Make You Doubt. Pt.1-Col.2:6-8

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:03:19 EST

The Answer to Your Pain, Part 5, Col. 2:4-5

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:29:30 EST

The Friday edition of Pastor Jim's analysis of the pain believers endure in Col. 1:19-2:5

Estelle Bennet and What Motivated Paul, Part 4, Col.2:1-3

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:23:16 EST

A talk from Colossians to teach Christians how to deal with pain from Col. 2:1-3, "I want you to know howmuch I have agonized for you," said the Apostle Paul.

The Agony of Following Christ, Part 3, Col. 1:24-29

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:21:17 EST

Jesus agonized for you. And He is able to help you endure, too.

Can You Deal With the Pain, Estelle, Part 2, Col. 1:22-23

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:15:18 EST

Tuesday edition of a Soul Break study on Colossians

I Think We Can Make It, Estelle, Part 1, Col. 1:19-21

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:03:46 EST

Estelle Bennett started strong with her hit singing group, the Ronettes. Her end wasn't so strong. The Colossians study points believers to the endurance they can find in Jesus Christ

You Will Rise Again Pt.5-Daniel 12:5-13

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:56:28 EST

You Will Rise Again Pt.4-Daniel 12:4

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:54:04 EST

You Will Rise Again Pt.3-Daniel 12:3

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:51:46 EST

You Will Rise Again Pt.2-Daniel 12:2

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:50:08 EST

You Will Rise Again Pt.1-Daniel 12:1

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:47:00 EST

God is in Control Pt.5-Daniel 11:44-45

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:17:48 EST

God is in Control Pt.4-Daniel 11:40-43

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:14:43 EST

God is in Control Pt.3-Daniel 11:38-39

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:12:47 EST

God is in Control Pt.2-Daniel 11:36-37

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:26:58 EST

God is in Control Pt.1-Daniel 11:35

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:25:12 EST

A Line in the Sand Pt.5-Daniel 11:33-35

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:53:15 EST

A Line in the Sand Pt.4-Daniel 11:31-32

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:51:08 EST

A Line in the Sand Pt.3-Daniel 11:28-30

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:49:07 EST

A Line in the Sand Pt.2-Daniel 11:25-27

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:46:04 EST

A Line in the Sand Pt.1-Daniel 11:23-24

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:42:43 EST

All Glory is Fleeting-Pt.5-Daniel 11:21-22

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:27:48 EST

All Glory is Fleeting-Pt.4-Daniel 11:20

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:25:46 EST

All Glory is Fleeting-Pt.3-Daniel 11:16-19

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:21:55 EST

All Glory is Fleeting-Pt.2-Daniel 11:11-15

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:19:46 EST

All Glory is Fleeting-Pt.1-Daniel 11

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:17:02 EST

Your Need For Jesus-Pt.5- Daniel 11-review

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:23:27 EST

How to Live with Integrity

Your Need For Jesus-Pt.4- Daniel 11:6-10

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:20:12 EST

How to Live with Integrity

Your Need For Jesus-Pt.3- Daniel 11:4-5

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:13:11 EST

How to Live with Integrity

Your Need For Jesus-Pt.2- Daniel 11:1-13

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:23:52 EST

How to Live with Integrity

Your Need For Jesus-Pt.1- Daniel 10:19-21

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:21:05 EST

How to Live with Integrity.

Five Hints About the Antichrist Pt.5-Daniel 10:12-19

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:14:32 EST

How Christians Deal with Illness Pt.5 Daniel 10:12-19

Five Hints About the Antichrist Pt.4-Daniel 10:6-11

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:04:13 EST

How Christians Deal with Illness Pt.4 Daniel 10:6-11

Five Hints About the Antichrist Pt.3-Daniel 10:1-5

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:01:43 EST

How Christians Deal with Illness. Pt. 3 Daniel 10:1-5

Five Hints About the Antichrist Pt.2-Daniel 9:27

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:05:31 EST

How Christians Deal with Illness. Pt. 2 Daniel 9:27

Five Hints About the Antichrist Pt.1-Daniel 9:27

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:07:13 EST

How Christians Deal with Illness Pt. 1 Daniel 9:27

Casey at the Bat

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:17:00 EST

Do you ever wish Casey hit a homer? If Ernest L. Thayer's poem left you pining for a Mudville victory, then you probably can identify with Job's turnabout in Job 42:7-10. Pastor Jim Johnson completes his six-week series on the book of Job with this poetic final.

Is God Fair?

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:00:00 EST

Sometimes when you suffering, you don't blame yourself, the world or sin -- you blame God. But do you ever wonder if God is being fair? The Old Testament righteous man Job once did. But not for long. Study what happened in Job 4:7-14 -- and deal with your doubts about God's equity.

Lakewood Cemetery Integrity

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:57:00 EST

You ever been caught red-handed? Pastor Jim Johnson was, during a kids and parents contest at a prestigious cemetery. But Job's problem, unlike Pastor Jim's, was not integrity. Explore Job 40 to learn the story.

Did Job Know About Jesus?

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:35:00 EST

How would the Old Testament celebrity Job ever have known about Jesus? And why would Job say, "I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will take his stand on the earth." Examine Job's knowledge of the coming Messiah from Job 19.

Sigourney Weaver and Small Groups

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:33:00 EST

You need some encouragement from your friends, don't you? Hollywood actress Sigourney Weaver did, too. But the people around her told her she wasn't good enough. That's what Job's friends were saying, too. Has it happened to you? Explore how Job dealt with the same problem in Job 11-12.

Ants and Job 7

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:29:00 EST

The travel brochures for California never mention the big secret: Ants are epidemic here. You have to get rid of them. Just like Job had to rid himself of friendships, according to Job 7-10. Pastor Jim Johnson explains how Carrie Underwood and Job were looking for the missing labels of bad motives.

Mister 500 Hummers

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:44:00 EST

To whom would you liken the Old Testament celebrity named Job? Warren Buffett and Bill Gates may be a start. But dig into Job 1 with Pastor Jim Johnson and see if being rich was really the best thing you could be.

If I Were a Rich Man

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:42:00 EST

The Old Testament figure Job had less in common with Tevye from "Fiddler On The Roof," but his life serves to ask you, "Do you really wish you were rich?" Explore the first chapter of Job with Pastor Jim Johnson.

A Personal Communication

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:05:00 EST

Are you prone to view God's Word as a "take-it-or-leave-it" deal? It may stem from your view of God. Is the Divine Creator like a business corporation to you, who doesn't really know you but wants the money associated with a growing clientele? But God isn't looking to increase His profit margin. He does, though, want to redeem you. He made you, knows you, cares for you, and wants to save you. Will you listen to His call?

More Than A Mass Mailing

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:01:00 EST

Pastor Jim Johnson compares and contrasts the way people view the Word of God with how they respond to junk mail. The study includes an analysis of Proverbs 1:20-30.

More Than Great Literature

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:10:00 EST

Is the Bible just archaic literature to you? Could it be that you've been deluded to believe that the Scriptures are writings from ancient writers with a flair for art and religion -- and not a revelation from God himself. Come and consider the realities of a God-breathed book, written by the Holy Spirit through human writers, and able to "save your soul," as James 1 says.

Shepherds and Princes

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:46:00 EST

In a study of Psalm 34, Jim Johnson tells the story of how a 14-year-old kid became a "warrior" -- and a more humble servant.

Servant Leadership

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:43:00 EST

Unlike the Oz character Glinda tells Alfaba on the Broadway Show, Wicked, is "it" really "all about popular?" Not in the leadership handbook of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jim discusses leadership from the Ezekiel 34 perspective.

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:52:00 EST

If you're going to make the morning last, like Simon and Garfunkel wanted you to, it's going to mean learning to anticipate God's work and grace in your life. Pastor Jim describes the growth of an apathetic church kid into a 14-year-old "warrior" for Jesus Christ. The study looks at Psalm 119:1-8.

Anticipation and Carley Simon

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:49:00 EST

Remember that 1970's jingle, from Carley Simon's hit single, "Anticipation?" Why did it cause us to think about ketchup? Jim Johnson discusses the place of expectation in the life of a disciple in the devotional from Luke 19.

Peel Off and Get Real

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:59:00 EST

Did you hear who actress Jamie Lee Curtis husband said was the "most beautiful woman in the room" during the Golden Globe awards? It was the lady in black. Click on this study to find out how -- and learn the first key to building better spiritual friendships. That key involves taking the risk of being real. The Apostle Paul describes in Colossians 3 how real believers "take off" the layers of hypocrisy and malice and become an unselfish friend. Study Colossians 3:1-11 with Jim Johnson. Maybe Jessica Tandy can help you get rid of the facade, too!

Healthy Spiritual Friendships

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:55:00 EST

Tired of living life on your own? It doesn't have to be that way. Building healthy spiritual friendships is worth the investment. But it will take time. Pastor Jim looks at Colossians 3: "If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is... set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on the earth."

Best Gifts of Life

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:48:00 EST

Little boys who are seven can tell you what are the best gifts of life. Examine Psalm 112 and listen to what happened when teacher Jim Johnson tried to offer a little "Christmas" to his carpenter Dad.

Energy Boosts from the Father

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:41:00 EST

Sometimes you've got to wait. Even when a woman in your church offers you a power drink called Monster or Rock Star, James 5 says that "patience" is even more effective than those low-carb power drinks that people like Donna want to give you.

Why We Need A Dad

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:34:00 EST

Everybody needs someone to tell them they're beautiful. God sends Dads to protect, build up, steer you from danger and tell you to buckle your seatbelt. Don't have such a Dad? Check out John 1:12.

Aint Ever Getting RId of Me

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:29:00 EST

Rocky told Adrian that she couldn't shake him off, and that line from the 1970s classic from Sylvestor Stallone has inspired Pastor Jim's teaching -- and his loyalty -- to his lovely bride Linda. Explore James 1 -- and learn to be quick to hear and slow to speak.

Graduation Dad

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:22:00 EST

Have you ever watched a little girl grow up and move out? It's exciting and sad, fulfilling and mournful. But experiencing it makes you understand what vapors we are -- as James 4 says, and how valuable life is.

Sent and Received Tuesday

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:43:00 EST

Have you ever watched someone slip away? You'll never forget the last moments of someone's life -- especially if it's someone you love. Pastor Jim talks about his sister Jeannie's final days. She was sent for a time, then received back by God.

Memorial Day Dealing With Grief

Mon, 26 May 2008 09:40:00 EST

Pastor Jim talks about dealing with his sister Jeannie's death from cancer three years ago.

What Do You Say When Someones Dying?

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:51:00 EST

When you know someone's dying, what do you say? Pastor Jim talks about learning the news of his sister's sad prognosis of cancer. But Jeannie said, "Don't be said for me -- I'm just biding my time!" Find hope and encouragement in your own grief and loss.

When Someone You Love Dies

Mon, 19 May 2008 09:47:00 EST

Memorial Day is different when someone you love dies. Before then, it's just a picnic day. But after a great loss, it's a time to remember them -- and remember that you will one day, too, die. Pastor Jim shares the experience of learning the news that his sister had cancer -- especially through the eyes of Jeannie's daughter Kayla.

Nicole Kidman's Bewitching Ephesians 5

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:12:00 EST

Still looking for love? Nicole Kidman once heard her mother say, "Listen, I'm just not hte kind of mother who's going to hug you. It's just not me, so don't expct it.... I'm never going to say I love you. We just don't do that in our family." God wants to turn that around. He wants you to know He loves you. And He wants you to live a life of love. Look at Ephesians 5:2 and learn how Jesus gives you a "life of love."

I Wanna Be Like You

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:00:00 EST

When the Lord saves you, He also gives you an unusual desire to become more like Him. Pastor Jim takes you through a study of Ephesians 5, which says, "Be imitators of God, as dearly loved children."

Why Sarah Laughed

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:07:00 EST

In Genesis 18, Sarah thought she had a great reason to laugh at God. The Lord had promised her 99-year-old husband Abraham that "one year from now" Abraham would have a son. Sarah had her doubts -- and her cynical laughter caused the Lord anger. Pastor Jim Johnson walks you through the story of the miraculous birth of Isaac.

Advice From Your Mother

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:02:00 EST

What did your mother tell you that you cant' forget? Pastor Jim Johnson asks you to consider what she did for you -- and what she told you!

How Pride Sneaks Up On You

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:23:00 EST

Breaking free from sin means dealing with individual sins. But your pride can cause you to ignore it. What's the way out?

Breaking Free From Sin James 4

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:00 EST

Are you bound by a sinful habit that won't let you out of its grasp? Pastor JIm Johnson explores how God's promise in James 4:6-10 can help you get out.

Down the Bleacher Backs White is White

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:14:00 EST

Has God changed over the years? Is what was sinful in Jesus' Day no longer sinful in 2008? Pastor Jim walks you through Christ's talk in Matthew 5 to discover the answer.

Doing Things Your Own Way Matt 5

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:10:00 EST

Did you know that Pastor Jim had a baseball career in the Major Leagues? And what He learned in left field at the Minnesota Twins' Met Stadium helps guide him today. Study Matthew 5:17-20 in the message.

4.8.08 Jesus Cures Your Kids Mark 5 38 42

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jairus wasn't singing Bob Carlisle's song about "Butterfly Kisses," but his little girl, Talitha, had brand new wings when Jesus walked into the room. Look at this study to examine how Jesus Christ has power over the needs you can't fulfill (Mark 5:38-42).

4.7.08 Jesus Cares For Your Kids Mark 5

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Listen here for a study on how Jesus cares about kids. From Mark 5:38-42, Pastor Jim parallels Christ's tender talk to Jairus and his wife with how the Lord cares about your own children.

The 3.5 MIllion Dollar Violin

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Ever heard of Joshua Bell's $3.5 million violin? He played it in a Metro Transfer station for free in January 2007 and only seven people of 1,000 stopped to listen. It's a little like sharing the gospel of Jesus, isn't it? (Romans 10:14-15)

Twitches of Evangelism

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Are you afraid to talk about Jesus to people you know? Pastor Jim Johnson teaches on overcoming "the twitches" of evangelism. (I Peter 2:9-10)

Julie Christie's Walk To Mortality

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In the second in a "Soul Break" series called "Purpose," actress Julie Christie shares what Scritpure teaches us all: We're all on the road to aging and death. But the Scriptures offer hope. Pastor Jim Johnson explains that hope in this Tuesday message about Hebrews 4:13-16.

Lucy's Vitameatavegamin Approach to Purpose

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Why would Pastor Jim's son Seth protest when his mother balked at Lucille Ball's classic re-run called "Vitameatavegamin" recently? Listen to "Soul Break" teacher Jim Johnson's analysis of purposeless listening. The message opens a series on "Purpose."

The Geographical Reality of Heaven

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

John described Heaven as a place 1,500 miles high, wide and long. Do you take it as a literal place? Listen as Pastor Jim offers a glimpse of a place that God is preparing for his people. (Revelation 21).

The Reality of Heaven (Revelation 20-21)

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Do you believe in Heaven? And if so, what is it going to be like? Listen to Pastor Jim's descrpition from the Apostle John in Revelation 20 and 21. There, God describes heaven as 1) A real place, 2) A secure place, 3) A place with Christ at the center, and 4) a place that Jesus is making today.

Reality of Hell Tuesday Lennon Allen

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Have you ever heard about what John Lennon and Woody Allen said about Hell? Jesus Himself gives us a more accurate assessment. Lisen to this Study on the Great White Throne judgment found in Rev. 20:15-20.

The Reality of Hell and Immunizations

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Do you hate shots as much as Pastor Jim Johnson does? Then you'll appreciate his parallel in an introductory talk about the Reality of Hell and Judgment from Revelation 20.

A heart for God's house

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

A study of king Josiah in 620 B.C. as he began the rebuilding of God's temple. Do you have a heart for God's house? Let's go back to the Bible.

Josiah's Rediscovery, 2 King 21

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Back-to-the-Bible series opener that describes how young Judean King Josiah rediscovered the Word of God when he was 26 years old.

Connecting With Believers

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

God wants you to connect and bond yourself with other believers. Pastor Jim describes the process.

Acts 2 Doing Life Together

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

A look at Acts 2 life for believers

The Offer of God

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Patience of God

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

03-26-06 The King's Stilts

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST

Hear Pastor Jim share an intriguing message from Living Hope Church in St. Michael, Minnesota.

12-18-05 9-to-1 in Favor of You!

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST

Hear Pastor Jim share a message on tithing while at Living Hope Church in St. Michael, Minnesota.