Messages on Joshua
Establish His Kingdom
What does it really mean that God is King? In this sermon, we explore the historical books of the Bible to see how God established His kingdom—leading Israel in battle, giving them laws, and providing for their needs. He was the perfect King, yet the people demanded a human ruler “like the other nations.” God gave them what they asked for: Saul, David, and a long line of kings who would all ultimately fail. Through the ups and downs of…
Stop Assuming the Worst
So often we find ourselves upset with somebody because of unspoken cues we noticed and then we tell ourselves a story about that person’s motives and beliefs. Pretty soon these assumptions drive an unnecessary wedge in our relationships. In the book of Joshua we see a situation just like this almost start a civil war between the tribes of Israel. In this message we take a look at how they resolved the conflict and the pattern we should follow. Message…
Remember to Look back
Day to day, moving through the busyness of our lives we sometimes fail to see the forest through the trees. Spiritually speaking, in the middle of the chaos of our lives, we can feel like God is nowhere to be found. But if we take a moment to look back, to gain some perspective, and to remember the big story of our lives, we will often see the fingerprints of God at work in our lives.