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Johnson Sand and Gravel Christianity

You are Simon son of John. You will be called “Rock”.

John 1:42

Cold Sweat Experiences

Simon “R” Johnson

Simon “R” Johnson

“Peter” (Greek) = Rock

“Cephas” (Aramaic) = Rock

O, most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother,

May I know You more clearly;Love You more dearly;

And follow You more nearly.

The prayer of Richard of Chichester

Reason # 1

Johnson Sand and Gravel Christianity

Content to remainas

Sand and Gravel Christians

Reason # 2

Pause for Prayer

Operation Andrew – John 1:35-42

“I want you!”

“You will now be called “Rock!!”

“One day you will be Rock-like!!!”

At Water’s Edge - Luke 5:1-11

“…people crowding around Him and listening to the Word of God…” verse 1

“Put out into deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.” verse 4

Luke 5:1-11

“…people crowding around Him and listening to the Word of God…” verse 1

“Put out into deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.” verse 4

“Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” verse 8

“Don’t be afraid…” verse 10a

Luke 5:1-11

“…people crowding around Him and listening to the Word of God…” verse 1

“Put out into deep water, and let down your nets for a catch.” verse 4

“Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” verse 8

“Don’t be afraid…” verse 10a“Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers

of men.” Matthew 4:18 / Mark 1:17

“They pulled their boats up on the shore, left everything and followed Him.” verse 11

“Praise be to God…He had given us new birth into a living hope…” I Peter 1:3

“For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable…” I Peter 1:23

“Like newborn babies…” I Peter 2:2

First Things First for Sand and Gravel People!

Have you ever admitted?“I am a sinful person…Lord, You

shouldn’t be around me!”Have you listened to what Jesus says to

people after they open up their sin stuff to Him?

“Don’t be afraid! Follow Me!”Have you responded with trusting faith

to follow Him?

First Things First

A “Rock-like” Christian starts out as a “Sand and Gravel” person who has become a

“Sand and Gravel” Christian.

The Beginning Point: Meeting Jesus through trusting belief

and following Him!

Has it begun for You?

I Want you…