Who Told You That - Ps. Craig Johnson - 06 Sept 2026 - IFGF BANDUNG

Summary of the Video (General Ideas)

The service opens with welcoming remarks for the IFGF Bandung church community as they enter a new September theme: “equal unequal.” The message of the theme is that believers are equally valuable to God, even though each person has different life journeys, capacities, and purposes.

The congregation is encouraged to stop comparing and instead focus on God’s call on their own life—trusting that God’s promise does not require everyone to look the same.

A major portion of the video includes announcements and reminders about upcoming church activities, such as weekly prayer/class schedules and women’s/community groups, along with learning/sports events. There is also mention of the last day to register for an upcoming learning program, and a plan to launch a new community initiative called Champion Club for children with special needs.

Main Sermon

The main sermon is delivered by Pastor Craig Johnson on the topic: “Who told you that?”

Pastor Craig emphasizes that people can receive harmful or discouraging words from others—sometimes indirectly through accusations, labels, fear, or shame. The central spiritual issue is that the enemy often uses “who told you that” accusations to make people doubt their identity and stop them from fulfilling their destiny.

Using biblical examples—especially from David in 1 Samuel—Pastor Craig teaches that when opposition comes, believers must strengthen themselves in the Lord and speak what God says about them instead of listening to lies. He highlights the danger of shame and fear, explaining that much of what people believe about themselves may not be God’s truth but deception. God’s perspective is that believers are fearfully and wonderfully made, “masterpieces,” and not defined by others’ negative statements or by difficult circumstances.

To make the message practical, Pastor Craig shares a personal story: his son (Conor/“Connor”) received an autism diagnosis and was reportedly facing limitations such as not speaking for years. Pastor Craig describes how his family refused the enemy’s accusations and clung to God’s promises. Over time, through faith declarations and perseverance, there were signs of breakthrough—his son eventually spoke and later developed independence, education progress, and even employment. This testimony reinforces the sermon’s point: God’s word overcomes false labels and negative expectations.

Connection to Champion Club

Finally, Pastor Craig connects the sermon to Champion Club, which will be launched at IFGF Bandung. The club is presented as a holistic program for children with special needs—covering mind/body/spirit through therapy-like stations, learning, creative development, and spiritual formation (including learning about Jesus and baptism).

The vision is that these families will be both served and strengthened to serve within the church—displaying God’s purpose and dignity in every person.

Closing Prayer

The service ends with prayer for those who have been wounded by hurtful words. Attendees are invited to stand for prayer, with the belief that God will replace painful words with God’s truth, bring healing, and set people free from emotional burdens.

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Speakers (Everyone Who Speaks in the Subtitles)

1. Unidentified worship / congregation voices (singing, declarations, responsive “amen,” etc.)
2. Unidentified church leader/host (opening announcements, welcoming, scheduling/community information, communion preparation guidance, concluding remarks)
3. Pastor Craig Johnson (main sermon and personal testimony; also speaks during the “who told you that” message)
4. Pastor Jonathan (mentioned/thank-you for service leadership; spoken in introduction context as “Thank you, Pastor Jonathan.”)