Are You Drifting from Jesus Without Realizing It?

In this heartfelt and timely sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson shares a personal story about how seemingly innocent distractions—like hobbies and interests—can subtly pull our hearts away from devotion to Christ. Using his own recent experience with collecting sports cards as a springboard, he addresses a deeper spiritual issue: how easily Christians can drift from daily devotion, heartfelt worship, and a love for sound doctrine without realizing it.

Pastor Johnson challenges believers to examine where their affections lie and reminds them that busyness and spiritual neglect often go hand-in-hand. He emphasizes that true revival begins with a return to God’s Word—not just reading it, but studying it, treasuring it, and being transformed by it. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 11, he unpacks Paul’s concern for the Corinthian church, warning them (and us) about being dazzled by outward appearances and smooth talkers while drifting from the truth of the gospel.

The sermon passionately defends the vital role of doctrine in the Christian life. Doctrine isn’t dry or academic—it’s the foundation of our relationship with Christ, our spiritual purity, and our perseverance in the faith. Pastor Johnson stresses that churches and believers must prioritize sound teaching over superficial appeal. He ends with a call to re-center our lives around the Word, to guard our affections, and to recover the joy of knowing and loving Christ through His truth.

If your spiritual life has grown cold or routine, this message is a powerful reminder: return to the Word. Return to sound doctrine. Return to Christ.