Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr. is the Senior Pastor of the Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he has served since 1988. The Eastern Star Church, one church in three locations, is a model of both church planting, multi-site ministry, and church growth. Pastor Johnson is a devoted husband and loving father of four sons. Along with his pastoral responsibilities, he is also a much sought-after preacher, the author of several books, and a mentor to young Christians leaders around the country. Enjoy this interview with Jeffrey Johnson, as we discuss his life, faith, and ministry! Did you find this...

It was a great joy and privilege to speak at the Go Conference at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary this week! Shout-out to Pastor Michael Clifford for leading the Men's Discipleship Fellowship this weekend in my absence. Word Encounter 2015 got off to a great start this week at the Shiloh Church. Dr. Rudolph McKissick Sr. and Pastor Jeffrey Johnson blessed us richly. Don't miss Dr. Steven J. Lawson this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday (2/10-11). NOTE: Be on the lookout for my interview with Pastor Jeffrey Johnson this coming Monday (2/9). Peter Mead: 10 Pointers for Young Preachers Andy Flowers: 4 Ways...

The Great Commandment (Matthew 22: 34-40)

Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. – Psalm 119:97 Shiloh Church loves the word of God! It is the foundation of our life and faith in Christ. It is the means of our spiritual growth. It is the light and lamp for our pathway. February will mark a special time in the word we are calling Word Encounter 2015! Guests speakers from our community and from around the country will preach the word to us on Tuesdays at Shiloh Orange Park and Wednesdays at Shiloh Downtown. There will also be special musical guests each week...

Thanks for reading my blog. Enjoy these Saturday Shout-Outs!  Don't let the Super Bowl get in the way of your worship of Jesus tomorrow! YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST IN THE BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE TO RECEIVE A FREE WEEKLY SERMON MANUSCRIPT. TODAY'S MANUSCRIPT IS FROM PSALM 23! Shout-out to Pastor Robert Jackson for the opportunity to preach the wonderful congregation of the Forestville Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina, this past Monday and Tuesday. And special thanks to Pastor Paul Fleming for all of his kindnesses. A big shout-out to the North Greenville...

Living With Confidence In God (Psalms 23)

The following is an exert from Rediscovering Expository Preaching by John MacArthur, Jr. Fling him into his office. Tear the “Office” sign from the door and nail on the sign, “Study.” Take him off the mailing list. Lock him up with his books and his typewriter and his Bible. Slam him down on his knees before texts and broken hearts and the flock of lives of a superficial flock and a holy God Force him to be the one man in our surfeited communities who knows about God. Throw him into the ring to box with God until he learns how...

The following is an exert from the introduction of my new book, The Difference Jesus Makes. I was in junior high school the first time a girl gave me her phone number. I did not ask for the number. As our families had dinner together that Sunday evening, it was obvious that I liked her. But I did not have the guts to ask for her number. I didn’t even know that was what you were supposed to do. But she saved the day. Before we left the restraint, the young lady told me she needed a pen. I borrowed...

Thanks for reading my blog. Saturday Shout-Outs is my weekly online bulletin board. Enjoy! You can sign up for my FREE weekly sermon manuscript email list in the box in the top right of this page. Shout-out to my friend, Mac Brunson, for the opportunity to give the opening lecture at the Jacksonville Pastors' Conference hosted by the First Baptist Church. A shout out to Josh Buice for the opportunity to speak at the G3 Conference in Douglasville (near Atlanta) this week. It was way cool to meet Tim Challies and Voddie Baucham for the first time at G3. Check...

How To Get To God (John 14:5-6)

This is episode #015 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, we talk about the different ways you can and should the scriptures in your preaching. Here are five ways to effectively use scripture in your preaching...   Read the scriptures. Explain the scriptures. Apply the scriptures. Correlate the scriptures. Illustrate with the scriptures.  Questions So what do you think? How do you use scripture in your preaching? Do you use these ways I recommend? Are there others ways you recommend?  [Tweet "I preached as never sure to preach...

One Friday evening, he died on the cross for your sins and mine! They buried him in Joseph’s new tomb! But early Sunday morning, he rose from the dead with all power in his hands! The church tradition I grew up in expected the preacher to end the sermon by going to the cross. My father ended his sermons with a summarizing illustration of whatever text he preached. But many other preachers I heard closed their messages with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some claim if you do not go to Calvary at the end. And you...