

The Darrell Johnson Podcast
Darrell Johnson
Darrell Johnson is a seasoned pastor, teacher and preacher. With over 50 years of experience preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the sermons of Darrell Johnson have served hundreds of thousands. Here at this podcast, you get access to Darrell's messages dating as far back as the 1990's to the present day.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 14min
Good Friday Meditation | Today in Paradise (2014)
Good Friday Meditation | Today in Paradise (2014)In today’s episode of the podcast, as we head into Easter weekend, we are releasing a standalone meditation that Darrell offered for Good Friday in 2014.In this message, Darrell reflects on the conversation between Jesus and the thieves on the cross in Luke’s Gospel. As one man turns toward darkness, the other turns toward light, recognizing that the suffering man beside him is actually a king. With a simple request—“Jesus, remember me”—the thief receives far more than he asks for: the promise, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” In this meditation, Darrell explores the surprising generosity of Jesus, who takes even the smallest opening of faith and responds with grace beyond measure.We're also excited to share that a new book from Darrell is now available. The book is titled It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus. This short collection of reflections offers rich perspectives on the cross and the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion. Get your copy through the link below.__Regent College BookstoreRegent College—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing List

Mar 25, 2026 • 42min
The Theatre of Glory (2015) | We Want to See Jesus + Book Announcement
Week 5 | We Want to See Jesus (2015)We're in a series of sermons from Darrell that correspond with Lent and the Easter season. It is called "The Theatre of Glory" and was delivered by Darrell in 2015 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver.In this message from John 12:20–36, we listen as Darrell reflects on the request made by a group of Greek seekers: “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” As Darrell walks us through Jesus’ surprising response, he shows how the true way to see Jesus is not simply in his miracles or teachings, but in the moment he is “lifted up” on the cross. At the theological centre of the Christian story, we discover the paradox Jesus reveals—that like a grain of wheat falling into the earth and dying, true life and glory come through self-giving love.We're also excited to share that a new book from Darrell is now available. The book is titled It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus. This short collection of reflections offers rich perspectives on the cross and the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion. Get your copy through the link below.__Regent College BookstoreRegent College—Get a copy of "It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus"Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing List

Mar 18, 2026 • 43min
The Theatre of Glory (2015) | It Is Finished + Book Announcement and Giveaway
Week 4 | It Is Finished (2015)We're in a series of sermons from Darrell that correspond with Lent and the Easter season. It is called "The Theatre of Glory" and was delivered by Darrell in 2015 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver.In this message from John 19:17–37, Darrell carefully walks us through the scene of the crucifixion and the moment Jesus declares, “It is finished.” Drawing our attention to the details John records, Darrell helps us see how the cross fulfills the whole story of Scripture—revealing Jesus as the true King, the great High Priest, and the Passover Lamb. As he unpacks the text, we’re invited to see the cross not simply as a tragic ending, but as the decisive moment where God’s saving work is completed and a new world begins.We're also excited to share that a new book from Darrell is being released on March 20. The book is titled It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus. This short collection of reflections offers rich perspectives on the cross and the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion. Our team has been working hard to have it ready in time for Good Friday, so it can be something you read and reflect on as you consider Christ’s death and what it means for us today. If you’d like, you can enter the giveaway to win a copy below. __2026 Laing Lectures at Regent CollegeRegent College—Enter to win a copy of "It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus"—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing List

Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 36min
Bonus Episode | Introduction to the Gospel of John (NEW COURSE)
Bonus Episode | Introduction to the Gospel of JohnToday, we are excited to share a preview of Darrell's latest intensive course on the Gospel of John, taught in partnership with The Way College. The full course includes four lectures that guide you through the themes and key moments of John’s Gospel, with the aim of deepening both your understanding and your love for this inspired book. If you're interested in watching the next three lectures, you can find those for free at darrelljohnson.ca under the "Courses" tab or by clicking here. To be a part of supporting the creation of resources like this, you can give to Darrell's work at darrelljohnson.ca/donate.—Darrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing List

Mar 4, 2026 • 42min
The Theatre of Glory (2015) | The Gospel According to Pilate
Week 3 | The Gospel According to Pilate (2015)We're in a series of sermons from Darrell that correspond with Lent and the Easter season. It is called "The Theatre of Glory" and was delivered by Darrell in 2015 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver.In this Lenten message from John 18:28–19:22, Darrell walks us into the charged and complicated encounter between Jesus and Pontius Pilate. Rather than painting Pilate as merely cynical, Darrell helps us feel the political pressure, fear, and confusion he faced, and shows how simply standing in the presence of Jesus began to move him toward truth. As Pilate declares, “I find no guilt in him,” “Behold the man,” and “Behold your king,” we’re invited to consider our own lives: in the tense and compromising spaces we inhabit, what will we say about the One who stands before us?__Redeemer University—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing List

Feb 25, 2026 • 35min
The Theatre of Glory (2015) | Who Is On Trial Here?
Week 2 | Who Is On Trial Here? (2015)We're in a series of sermons from Darrell that correspond with Lent and the Easter season. It is called "The Theatre of Glory" and was delivered by Darrell in 2015 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver.In this Lenten message from John 18:12–27, Darrell invites us to look closely at how Jesus stands faithful under interrogation while his disciple Peter collapses under pressure. As Jesus refuses to deny the truth, Peter denies even knowing Him—revealing the stark contrast between human weakness and divine faithfulness. Yet Peter’s fall is not the end of the story; it becomes the doorway to grace, as he discovers that true discipleship begins with the death of self-reliance. In the end, our salvation rests not on the strength of our faith, but on the unwavering faithfulness of Jesus—the only One who stands when all others fall.__Regent CollegeRegent College Summer Programs—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing List

Feb 18, 2026 • 30min
The Theatre of Glory (2015) | They Arrested God!
Week 1 | They Arrested God! (2015)This week, we're releasing the first of a series of sermons from Darrell that correspond with Lent and the Easter season. This series was delivered by Darrell in 2015 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver and is called “The Theatre of Glory.”Drawing on this phrase from John Calvin, Darrell invites us to see the final hours of Jesus’ life not merely as suffering, but as the decisive revelation of God’s glory, the weighty essence of who God truly is. Throughout the series, Darrell will explore John 18-19, lingering in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion to help us behold what John wants us to see: that the cross is not tragedy spiraling out of control, but glory fully and freely revealed.In this first message, centred on John 18:1–12, we enter the garden where Jesus steps forward and declares, “I AM.” The soldiers fall back, and we glimpse the stunning mystery at the heart of the gospel: it is the great I AM who is being arrested.__Regent CollegeRegent College Summer Programs—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing ListWebsite | darrelljohnson.caYouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson

Feb 12, 2026 • 41min
The Sermon on the Mount (1995) | Bringing Heaven Down to Earth
Week 19 | Bringing Heaven Down to Earth (1995)This week, we’re in Week 19 of a series Darrell taught on the Sermon on the Mount in 1995 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California. In this sermon on Matthew 6:9–10, Darrell reveals that the Lord's Prayer is about inviting God to bring His heavenly reality down to earth through our prayers. He explains that when we pray "on earth as it is in heaven," we're participating in God's work to transform the world—and that prayer in secret can change history more profoundly than public ministry. Darrell shows how Jesus Himself perfectly answered the prayer He taught us, and he challenges us to pray with the understanding that our intercession actually matters in God's cosmic plan.__Regent CollegeRegent College Summer Programs—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing ListWebsite | darrelljohnson.caYouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson

Feb 4, 2026 • 32min
The Sermon on the Mount (1995) | Performing For The Audience
Week 18 | Performing For The Audience (1995)This week, we’re in Week 18 of a series Darrell taught on the Sermon on the Mount in 1995 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California. In this powerful message on Matthew 6:1-18, Darrell unpacks Jesus' teaching on authentic spirituality, exposing how our deepest motivations—not our actions—determine the true value of our spiritual disciplines. Through several penetrating insights about human nature and God's all-seeing presence, he challenges us to stop performing for human approval and instead redirect our desire to be noticed toward God alone, discovering that the greatest reward is intimate relationship with the Father.__Redeemer University—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing ListWebsite | darrelljohnson.caYouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson

Jan 30, 2026 • 34min
The Sermon on the Mount (1995) | Love Enemies
Week 17 | Love Enemies (1995)This week, we’re in Week 17 of a series Darrell taught on the Sermon on the Mount in 1995 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California. In this message on Matthew 5:43–48, Darrell explores one of Jesus’ most radical and unsettling commands: "love your enemies." Drawing on the rich meaning of agape love, Darrell shows that Jesus is not calling us to feel differently, but to will the good of those who oppose us. This teaching confronts our instinct to hate and reveals how loving our enemies breaks cycles of violence and forms us into mature children of our Father. Ultimately, this is a call to live out the very love God has shown to us in Christ.__Regent CollegeThe Vine—Give to the Ministry of Darrell JohnsonDarrell's BooksSubscribe to Darrell's Mailing ListWebsite | darrelljohnson.caYouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson


