Top 189 Quotes & Sayings by Bill Johnson - Page 3

It's a great tragedy when the Bible is interpreted by those who are not in love.

A powerless church has nothing for the devil to counterfeit.

People follow courage, not titles.

It’s in the environment of worship that we learn things that go way beyond what our intellect can grasp

Grace is the atmosphere created by love that makes faith the only reasonable response

God is not pre-occupied with sin, He’s already dealt with it.

Compromise is the welcome mat to deception.

If we really knew who God created us to be we would never want to be someone else.

The only true worship is extreme worship, and only extreme worship brings extreme results – transformation.

We don't have the capacity to exaggerate God's goodness. We can distort it, or even misrepresent it, but we can never exaggerate it.

Radical obedience always gives priority to what God has said over what He hasn't said.

If you make history with God, He'll make history with you

Faith must rise beyond the recognised norm into a lifestyle that accurately represents the victorious Son of God.

Don't rely on leaders to do things you're equipped to do yourself.

Presence always wins out over principles.

As a forgiven son, I am justified, cleansed, washed clean. This is a greater reality than my sinful past.

Your shadow will always release whatever overshadows you

Divine favor causes you to rise to the top in your sphere of influence, and the reality is that favor can be recognized more easily is your start at the bottom.

The way you think either expresses or undermines faith.

God is the ultimate steward. He even turns our tears into the seeds of a hope filled future.

In my own pursuit of God, I often became preoccupied with ME! It was easy to think that being constantly aware of my faults and weakness was humility. It’s not! If I’m the main subject, talking incessantly about my weaknesses, I have entered into the most subtle form of pride.

We must dream so big that without the support that comes through favor with God and man, we could never accomplish what is in our hearts.

You've only mastered the storm you can sleep through.

We have been given the privilege to host this presence. The Holy Spirit is in me for my sake but he is upon me for yours.

Once you've left the concept of family, you've left the concept of kingdom

While it takes at least two to reconcile, it only takes one to forgive.

A private victory leads to a public victory and a corporate blessing, because God turns His face toward those who will demonstrate character when no one is looking.

We are not relevant when we mirror secular culture. We are relevant when we are what they long to be.

You have authority over every storm you can sleep in

Abiding in peace makes us a threat to any storm.

The ability to embrace mystery is what attracts revelation.

You can redefine your external world by an internal experience with the love of God.

Christianity was never meant to be defined by its disciplines, but by its passions.

Jesus is interested in changing cultures, not just putting bodies in chairs.

Some people need a theology of an angry God to justify their anger against sinners.

Live in such a way that unless God shows up what you're attempting to do is bound to fail. This is the nature of the Gospel.

Beware 'good' main characters who have a limited repertory of culturally acceptable feelings, while your evil bastards have a full range of vivid, passionate feelings.

We always become like the one we worship!

Most Christians with bitterness have a need to justify their sin. They usually do so with virtuous names for the sin like discernment, wisdom, etc. They attract people with complaints as it confirms their “discernment.

You only have control over the storms you are able to have peace in.

Passion produces the best discipline.

We all remember things, it's what we remember that determines how we live.

The transfiguration was a physical illustration of what the renewed mind looks like in the spiritual.

The favor of God does not bless self-promotion

Living in regret will become your biggest regret.

Just because you are going to Heaven doesn't mean you have Heaven established in you. Success is Heaven on earth.

Through radical generosity, we are awakening in people an in built divine consciousness of His goodness.

Now is the time to Start a Normal Christian Life!

The Bible was meant to be read by those in love. It's sad when it's not.

I finally discovered something - it's all about Jesus.

The best way to honor past accomplishments is by building on top of their breakthroughs.

The devil considers all misplaced trust as devil worship, for he hides himself in its shadows.

For those without fire, any fire is strange fire.

Jesus is returning for a bride whose body is in equal proportion to her head.

Fear is just faith in the wrong person.

Our assignment is to see the dominion of God realized into people's lives. It is not an overpowering control, it is a life-giving, liberating experience with the almighty God, who is an ultimate, perfect Father who loves to bring liberty and freedom to His people.

Most closed heavens for the Christian are between his ears. Believing a lie empowers the liar.

I think the law as it is today probably does prohibit an off-reservation casino, but there is uniqueness to Turtle Mountain and there is uniqueness to the state, and these things need to be looked at.

Evangelism, in its purist form, is an overflow of worship.

My history shouts the power of the blood of Jesus. My presence demonstrates the absolute love, affection and purpose of God for my life. My future is drawing me into a hope-filled life that has a purpose of saying, 'on earth as it is in Heaven.'