Throughout Joshua we are reminded that our response to God's faithfulness is obedience. In this message, Pastor Jim examines how we choose to serve God and offers the opportunity for us to renew our commitment to the one true God.
COURAGE TO OBEY: Famous Last Words
In this message Pastor Steve Gibson from Wellspring Church explains why the doctrine of the sovereignty of God is the single most important doctrine that we as Christians must believe in order to experience the peace and the abundant life the Scripture promises us.
In this message Pastor Tom Olsson explains from Joshua 22 the importance God places on unity.
In this message Pastor Tom Olsson explains from Joshua 21 how we can overcome any fear by remembering the promises of God from Scripture.
Just as the Levites enjoyed a unique relationship with God and were given a divine purpose to carry out, as Christ-followers we too experience a unique relationship with God. Out of this relationship we are called to be people who teach others about Jesus, witness to the truth of the one true living God and welcome others to find refuge in the church.
In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains how the provisions made for unintentional sin in Joshua 20 is a picture of what God did for us in Jesus. In Christ, all of our sins have been forgiven, even the ones we are unaware of.
In this message Pastor Jim discusses the use of casting lots in Joshua 18 and the importance of knowing that there is no detail too small for God to control.
What do you do if you don’t like the allotment you have been given in life? In this message Pastor Jim explains from Joshua 17 how we can ask God to increase our lot in a way that would both bless us and be honoring to God.
Joshua 17 introduces us to five named women who receive a portion of the land alongside the men. While this may seem normal today, this was shocking in ancient history. In this message Pastor Jim teaches us about God's heart for women and his sympathy for their challenges today.
In this message Pastor Tom explains how Caleb followed God whole-heartedly by demonstrating a confident faith, an enthusiastic optimism, and by welcoming a challenge. Caleb's life serves as an example for all of us but ultimately points us to a faithful and powerful God.
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In this message Pastor Jim explains how Joseph receives an unexpected gift in Jesus and how this unexpected gift would become the greatest blessing the world would ever know.
God in the Details
In this sermon guest speaker, Toran Scott explains how being rich in good deeds allows us to take hold of eternal life now.
In Joshua 13 the tribe of Levi is given God as their inheritance. But what does this mean and what does it mean to have God as our inheritance? In this message Pastor Jim answers these questions by looking at Joshua 13 and other relevant verses.
In this message Pastor Jim offers 7 observations about obedience from Joshua 11 and shows us how obedience always results in the blessings of God.
Some people object that the book of Joshua seems brutal and unnecessarily violent. In this message Pastor Jim explains the violent actions that occur in Joshua 10 and how the details of the story are really leading to a larger story of hope, rescue, and love.
What does it look like for God to fight alongside of us in our battles? Who does God fight for? Pastor Jim answers these questions and more as he examines how God fought alongside of Israel in Joshua 10.
It's often very easy to make decisions based on evidence we have gathered. But in this message Pastor Jim shows us from Joshua 9 the power of "inquiring of the Lord." We are reminded not to lean on our own understanding but to ask God in prayer for all of our concerns.
In this message pastor Jim explains from Joshua 9 how the Gibeonites have a “messy” journey on their way to becoming a part of God’s people. But just as God is at work in the midst of a messy situation, God is also at work in the messiness of our lives. And when God makes something beautiful out of that which is messy, it brings him even greater glory!
In this message Marvin Williams describes how shame is an aggressive prosecutor that builds a case against us but at the cross Jesus covers our shame and gives us a new identity.
In this message Pastor Jim Samra explains from Joshua 8 that following the rules of the Bible does not establish our relationship with God, but they allow us to experience the blessings of God within the relationship.
When the sin of keeping devoted things has been dealt with in Israel, God responds to them in five ways. He forgives them totally; He is generous with them; He redeems their failure and uses it for good; He remains faithful to them always; and He does more for them than expected.
In Joshua 7, Israel is routed by the people of AI because of one man’s sin. In this sermon Pastor Jim Samra shows us how embracing “devoted things” leads to destruction but obedience leads to life.
In this message Pastor Jim shows us the rich significance of the city of Jericho in Joshua 6 and throughout the entire Bible. Though the city was cursed because of sin, it shows us a recurring picture of God's plan for salvation and rescue through Jesus.
There are some battles in life where the odds are stacked against us and we need God to show up. Jericho is this sort of battle for Israel. In this message, Pastor Jim Samra reminds us of the power of prayer to combat overwhelming obstacles in life. Just as Israel marched around the walls of Jericho, summoning God to work on their behalf, we too can call upon God in prayer.
As Joshua is scouting the city of Jericho prior to what may be the biggest battle of his life, the Lord appears before him to adjust his perspective. God reminds Joshua and us that the question is not whether or not God is on our side, but whether we are on God’s side.
In Joshua 5, the people of Israel celebrate Passover in hopes of the remaining promise of the land that is to come. In this message Pastor Jim explains how we too can celebrate our future hope in heaven now.
Courage to be Baptized
