CrossPointe Core Values: Integrity

What this episode covers

In this sermon on integrity, Pastor Tim Johnson delves deeper than the common definition of "doing the right thing when no one is looking." He presents integrity as being whole and undivided, with a single-minded focus on God. Drawing from James 1:6-8, he warns against being double-minded, "driven and tossed by the wind." Pastor Tim shares his personal struggle with pornography addiction to illustrate the importance of confession and community in finding healing and freedom. The sermon explores several key scriptures, including Psalm 101, where David commits to walking in integrity, and Ephesians 4:24, which calls believers to "put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." Pastor Tim emphasizes the need for believers to crucify their flesh daily, as Paul describes, to avoid compromising their integrity. He concludes with four practical steps to cultivate integrity, based on Psalm 101: watching one's path (feet), guarding one's eyes, being mindful of one's work (hands), and controlling one's thoughts (mind). Throughout, Pastor Tim encourages listeners to surrender fully to God, find support in community, and pursue wholeness in Christ.