The Importance of Obeying God, Regardless of the Outcome - Bill Johnson Full Sermon | Bethel Church

It’s easy to obey God when you are sure of what the outcome of that obedience will be, but what about when the outcome is not clear, or when things turn out differently than you expected? In this full sermon, Bill Johnson teaches from Judges 20 and the importance of developing a heart of willingness to obey God, regardless of the outcome. A lifestyle of obedience to God provides us with a clean conscience, and establishes in us confidence in God and His goodness.

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Scripture References:
Judges 19-20
John 14: 15
Matthew 6: 1
Genesis 22: 18
Psalm 25: 13
1 Samuel 14-15

Originally shared at Bethel Church, Redding California, on January 8, 2023.

Bill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. He is senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and is passionate about seeing Revival and God’s Kingdom established and revealed in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and nations. Bill’s teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, hosting the Presence, and the renewed mind has helped thousands around the world to step into their true identity in Christ, God given purpose, and walk in a supernatural lifestyle displaying both purity and power.

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[donnamiller]

Such a good encouraging word! I want to share my testimony in a nutshell. After five years of marriage I became born again. My husband did not want anything to do with the Lord. As a young Christian, early in my faith walk, the Lord showed me I was to stay, with a promise of his salvation. I prayed and trusted the Lord for 34 years. And then the day came when my husband gave his life to Christ. What joy! Those years were very difficult at times. We had four children. I will never forget when the Lord ask me if I was willing to go through the storms in life for my husband to be saved, and ask what was the value of this one soul to me. I was faithfully encouraged and strengthen through the years by the Holy Spirit and the love of others from the body of Christ. My husband lived 7 years in the Lord before he went home home to be with Jesus. God taught me so much through those years and in the suffering. The Lord was already in the day of my husband’s salvation when He made the promise to me 34 years prior! There truly is a blessing in obedience, even in the suffering.
God’s truth always brings light and life even in the most difficult and darkest places. God bless you.

[mylindafanj]

I haven’t heard anyone preach about Judges 20 for years. Excellent Word about submitting to God instead of doing “what seems good to men.” Thank you Pastor Bill. 😊

[JennyferRock]

Thank you man of God
So deep
God bless you
We say a big yes to the Lord with all our heart
Help us Lord
Help us Holy Spirit.

[irisgonzalez]

Amen ✨ "The love for Jesus is demonstrated in my obedience." 🔥 🗝️ Thank you, Pastor Bill Johnson, for this rich word. You are a precious gift from God to the church. We honor, value, and appreciate you. Many are the faceless and nameless ones that were fed ..Manah..while in the dessert seasons through your teaching. The Lord bless you with divine health and longevity...in Jesus Name 🙏🏻 🙇

[kathyfann]

Absolutely all because of what He did for us all.
I turn all my affection towards Jesus because my Husband Died 3 years ago and lonely is not necessary if You are as Close as You Can to Precious Wonderful Jesus

[aclarkfamily]

Bill, my daughter died the day before her birthday at the age of 33 years. 2 weeks after our youngest son was sentenced to life in prison. 2 months later my dad passed away, 3 months later my husband experienced a cardiac event. This speaks to me because the main question that has come to me from Father God is, "Do you still believe me?" and I tell you the truth, it HURT but the answer just 18 months after the event is ... YES DAD, I DO! We continue to believe. Thank you for this message. I forgive you for the first part .... ROFLOL!

[donnagile]

That was so good I started crying and worshipping in awe of God. Such a persuasive message to obey Him and joy from it.

[deidregreen]

I just shared this with my sister. I’ve been crying throughout this whole message. So deep and real. God has changed my heart so much in this wilderness journey to get me to my purpose and destiny. I’ve lost everything in my obedience walk with the Lord. This really opened up my understanding and encouraged me. Because now I know about the rewards in heaven that I hadn’t realized fully until now. Gods bless you pastor Bill Johnson. Your messages have been a blessing to me.

[marytetreault]

I agree with all your rich insights, Pastor Bill (Jesus is our Lord and we work for Him rather than vice versa, etc.).

However, I have often mediated on this puzzling passage of Scripture, and I feel that spiritual opposition from the demonic was the reason why the Israelites were defeated the first two times. It was always God's will that they prevail in their righteous cause but, like us today, we are in a war and "taking a hill" is costly. We also experience casualties and set backs, but we will triumph in the end (Rom. 8:28).

"I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in THE LAND OF THE LIVING. Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:13

[crystalwaters]

Definitely a now word…. Willing and obedient ….honor and obey the Lord…. Protecting the heart ….obedience because He is Lord . 💕 Clean Conscience. ..one can be obedient but not willing …or willing and disobey. Lord help me to always be willing and obedient. 🙏 Thank you

[calipete]

Pastor Bill,
My prayer for you is that you are encouraged in the Lord as much as your ministry encourages the world! I praise and thank God for your obedience, because many of us are blessed by your "YES" to Him. Thank you!

[kamogelontsewa]

WOW what a 🙆🏾‍♀️ I’m going to watch 2/3 more times. I’m sooo convicted!! What a beautiful sermon, glory be to God 😭🙌🏾

[yustinisoepardi]

thank so much pastor Bill for this eye opening as a soldier of Christ the Living God, let's get up on the third day! God bless u pastor! Greetings from indonesia

[onceinawhile]

This is so good and can never be said enough: to obey bc He is Lord and we are not, regardless of the outcome. That is true love for Him and seeing His worth clearly

[H.Nenningger]

Thank you. I am at a point in my job where I ask myself "do I do what I believe is right and honorable or do I just keep my head low and proyecg my butt". I think about every time in the past where I did what I believed was right and it didn't work out.

Thanks for strwgnthing my confidence. Part of me says I'm getting to old for these risks and need the security now but I also believe I am at where I am because God wanted me to be here.... I will follow the

[hildbjorgjones]

THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU !! I so needed this today . It opened up the truth in my situation. God forgive me help me to live and make it right. Thank you again ❤

[TendaiMwoyosvi-lyoy]

This word is deep, very rich in deed. Bless you Bill love you daddy

[brendacrnkovich]

I know that God has good things for me… I don’t know what my future holds but I know He will reveal His plan as I walk in obedience…

[heinborp]

I don’t expect my rewards on this earth since my health problems during the covid pandemic. Trying to tell my flesh that😂. Still trying to obey the Lord without anger. Lord help me please

[tgoodrum]

I’m reminded of Hebrews 5:8 which says that Jesus learned obedience through suffering. If it was necessary for Jesus, how much more for us.