

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.
The Darrell Johnson Podcast is brought to you by The Pastorate.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 48min
Special Episode: Darrell Johnson on His Morning Rhythms, Praying the Psalms, and Reflections on His Personal Health
On this special episode of the Darrell Johnson Podcast, we are sharing a recent interview that Darrell had with The Pastorate. In this episode, we join Jason, who leads The Pastorate, and Darrell as they explore themes like Darrell's morning rhythms, praying through the Psalms, and what discipleship might look like in our time. We'll also get the chance to hear Darrell share some reflections on his personal health over the last few months. We hope this episode encourages you and strengthens your hands and heart as we finish off the year.
A Primer on Praying the Psalms
The Pastorate, Vancouver, B.C. | December 4, 2024
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Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 47min
Introduction to the Parables of Jesus (NEW COURSE)
Introduction to the Parables of Jesus
This week we are excited to share a preview of Darrell's latest digital course on the Parables of Jesus. Over 4 lectures in July 2024, Darrell helped us uncover a clearer picture of who God is and what His Kingdom is like through these rich stories called parables.
If you're interested in watching the next 3 lectures, you can find those for free here. To be a part of supporting the creation of resources like this, you can give to Darrell's work at www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 39min
Who is Jesus? | The Stronger Man
Week 9 | Who is Jesus? | The Stronger Man
Freedom from fear of death. The ability to plunder the gates of hell and save souls for God’s Kingdom. These are what Jesus says we as believers have, because of who he is. But how do we know this is true? Continuing in his series “Who is Jesus?”, Darrell focuses on Mark 3 where Jesus establishes himself to be stronger than the one who causes pain and suffering in this world, whom Jesus has now bound. Darrell first highlights the importance of having an accurate worldview to view this claim- one that includes not just the natural world but the supernatural as well. Then, he talks about Jesus’ discernment of causes of, and remedies to, suffering. Finally, as believers, we hear what this means for our assurance of eternal life, and our ability to carry out Jesus’ mission of spreading the word of his salvation.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 43min
Who is Jesus? | Listening to the Father Say Who Jesus Is
Week 8 | Who is Jesus? | Listening to the Father Say Who Jesus Is
In this sermon, Darrell continues to examine who Jesus is. Who does God the Father say Jesus is? Enabled by the Holy Spirit, the author of Hebrews hears God speaking to and about Jesus in the Old Testament. Through these texts, we see that Jesus is higher than the angels—and therefore the one sufficient mediator between God and humanity. He’s eternal and unchanging. He’s God’s Son. He is God.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 41min
Who is Jesus? | The Light of the World
Week 7 | Who is Jesus? | The Light of the World
On the eighth day of the feast of tabernacles Jesus, in the treasury of the temple, makes a cosmic claim about who he is: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).
Taking us into the context of this passage, Darrell illuminates the layers of cultural meaning of Jesus making this claim, in this place, on that day. As those who seek to follow Jesus, Darrell unpacks several implications of this claim. Because Jesus is the light of the world, we are not in the dark about who God is, what it means to be truly human, the troubles of our world, where to find healing. Instead, as we walk with the One who is the light of life, Jesus colours our vision of reality anew, enabling us to truly see.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 34min
Who is Jesus? | I AM the Bread of Life
Week 6 | Who is Jesus? | I AM the Bread of Life
In our sermon today, we will study Jesus’ claim: I AM the bread of life.
Contentment and satisfaction run against the grain of a society that’s fixed on always getting more. In this episode, we are reminded of the one who can bring us true satisfaction that goes beyond the temporary, the one who calls himself the bread of life.
Teaching from John 6:22-40, Darrell unpacks the significance of the miracle Jesus performed, multiplying loaves of bread and fish. This miracle is more than physical provision it points to the spiritual provision of God that happens daily. To receive this, we are called to seek him and in this seeking, we find that Jesus sustains us with himself.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 40min
Who Is Jesus? | Finally. A True Human
Week 5 | Who is Jesus? | Finally. A True Human
In this episode, Darrell Johnson explores the profound connection between Hebrews 1 and 2, describing these passages as one of the most eloquent sermons we’ll ever encounter. He reveals how these chapters showcase a dialogue where God speaks about and to Jesus, and Jesus, in turn, speaks to and about God.
Johnson emphasizes that God’s love for us is so deep that He became one of us, embodying the perfect human we were meant to be. This is why we feel an irresistible pull towards Jesus of Nazareth—He represents everything we aspire to be. To trust Him is to worship Him.
Tune in as Darrell Johnson guides us to understand and trust in the one who is worthy of our faith
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Aug 27, 2024 • 30min
Who Is Jesus? | Jesus Baptizes IN and WITH the Spirit
Week 4 | Who is Jesus? | Jesus Baptizes IN and WITH the Spirit
In this episode, Darrell Johnson explores the profound mystery of Jesus, the subject of more books and songs than any other figure in history. We delve into the perspective of John the Baptist, the last prophet to announce Jesus and the first to witness Him in the flesh. Johnson emphasizes that understanding Jesus is crucial, as everything hinges on Him, and all answers come from Him. Through John’s passionate declaration, we see Jesus as the God of Israel and the Creator who comes to fulfill a vital mission. Join us to uncover why knowing Jesus is so pivotal and what His mission means for us.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 39min
Who is Jesus? | I am He
Week 3 | Who is Jesus? | Darrell Johnson left a promising academic career in science and instead devoted his life to preaching Jesus, driven by his love for the Lord.
But at first, one assumption deeply troubled him: the New Testament writers and the Church claim Jesus is God in human form, but did Jesus himself ever make that claim? Darrell retraces his research in John’s Gospel to show that is exactly who Jesus says he is.
He illuminates the context of Jesus’ words and actions, precisely linked to the rest of Scripture, to reveal that “I am He”, and tells us why this is ultimately the best news anyone can ever hear.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 16min
Genesis 1-11 The Story That Makes Sense of Our Stories | Lecture 1
This lecture is one of nine available on Darrell's digital course Genesis 1-11: The Story That Makes Sense of Our Stories.
In this course, we'll study Genesis 1-11. These chapters cover creation, humanity's origins, the entrance of evil, the fall, and the need for rescue - all setting the stage for the gospel. Here, we will discover the story that makes sense of all stories.
Explore the course at darrelljohnson.ca/courses


