Entering the Promise - Part 2
Summary
Israel was fit to enter the Promised Land because of their obedience to God. For the Church, obedience is born out of the freedom and promise found in Jesus.
Joshua 5:1-12
Entering the Promise - Part 1
Summary
The way in which Israel followed the ark of the covenant beautifully illustrates how we follow Jesus. Both lead into battle.
Joshua 3-4
The Lord Has Made Known His Salvation
Summary
Salvation is for all people, and missions is born out of that Salvation.
Psalm 98
Be Strong and Courageous
Summary
Joshua is established as the leader of Israel. Israel's promises were his, and he had to make them his. Christ's promises are yours, and you have to make them yours.
Joshua 1:1-18
Israel's Choice
Summary
A look at Deuteronomy helps to set the stage for Joshua while Israel faces two major changes. And there is much more to the Promised Land than the geography of Palestine.
Deuteronomy 30:11-20
Living the Vision
Summary
Having a soul satisfied by God is a light unto all people. Pastor Fletch also offers some suggestions about how to be a light.
Matthew 5:11-16
So All People Will KNOW JOY in God
Summary
We were created to know joy and to share in God's happiness. Sin takes life and joy. Christ restores what sin has taken.
Psalm 16:11
Is My Bible Wrong?
Summary
God has preserved His self-authenticating Word with stunning accuracy. Mark 16:9-20 is a proof of this.
Mark 16:9-20
Do You Believe
Summary
All of Mark is pointing towards one question. Belief looks like action, self denial, and speaking
Mark 15:40-16:8
The Son of God
Summary
The wrath of God poured out on the Son of God so that we might become the children of God. Peering into the mystery of the cross leads to joy-filled worship.
Mark 15:33-39
The World Rejects Christ
Summary
In the face of shame and rejection, Jesus is utterly silent. He chose the cross for joy!
Mark 15:1-5
The True Witness
Summary
Peter shows us that to be a true witness for Jesus is to walk into suffering and self-denial.
Mark 14:53-72
I Trust in Your Unfailing Love
Summary
God’s love never changes. Our salvation is secure. Our joy is unshakable! (VBS Sunday)
Psalm 13:5
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Summary
The greatest expression of Jesus’ agony is in the Gethsemane. There He lays down His soul for the sake of joy.
Mark 14:32-52
The Sinless for the Sinner
Summary
The communion table is for the broken, the weak, and the coward. Sin and the atonement for sin sit together.
Mark 14:12-31
Lasting Memorials
Summary
Our acts of worship through the lens of Christ and the surprises we may encounter along the way.
Mark 14:1-11