Messages of Hope
Holiness: The Seventh Woe
Holiness: The Seventh Woe 1. The Enemy of Sin 2. The Misery of Sin 3. The Atoning of Sin We do not choose to be holy; the Father, in love, chose us in Christ to be holy and without blame. The holiness of God motivated Christ to provide the necessary atonement on our...
Jesus: The Lord’s Commander
Jesus: The Lord's Commander 1. His Appearance 2. His Identity 3. His Command Joshua 5:13-15 Christ as the Commander of the heavenly army had come to bring His beloved people into their inheritance. Israel would soon see the walls of Jericho come down; what they...
The Holiness of God
The Holiness of God 1. Christ the Eternal King 2. Christ the Holy One 3. Christ Who Fills the Earth Isaiah 6:1-13 The Church's greatest struggle is not with persecution from the world; it is with holiness before God. Her foremost concern is not about fighting...
Resting in God’s Promises
Resting in God’s Promises 1. Circumcision 2. Passover 3. Manna Joshua 5:1-12 Circumcision opened to Israel the promises of God: the promise to bless {Gen.12:1-3], to bring about spiritual rebirth [Deut.10:16; 30:6], to be God to them and their children and give then...
Walk According to This Rule
Walk According to This Rule 1. God’s Goodness Promised 2. God’s People Known 3. God’s Benediction Given Galatians 6:14-18 Unlike the unforgiving culture of our day, God's mercy is true and faithful. There is never a moment in your life when you do not have an interest...
A Cairn of Faith
A Cairn of Faith 1. Remember the LORD’s Grace 2. Remember the LORD of Grace 3. Remember the Fear of the LORD Joshua 4:1-24 God commanded the stones to be set up for Israel to remember His grace and power that redeemed them. How are we to remember the cross of Christ?...
Christ’s Cross My Only Boast
Christ’s Cross My Only Boast 1. He Gives You a New Worldview 2. He Makes You a New Creation Galatians 6:11-15 The world has been crucified to me and I to the world. Christian, not only do you have a new worldview to govern your life; but this world now considers you...
Crossing the Jordan River
Crossing the Jordan River 1. Consecrate Yourselves 2. Hear the Word 3. The Lord Goes Before You Joshua 3:1-17 Why is it important to consecrate yourself each day? This consecrating of yourself prepares your mind, heart, and will for what God is going to speak, teach...
Sow to the Spirit
Sow to the Spirit 1. Do Not Be Deceived 2. Do Not Lose Heart 3. Do Good To All Galatians 6:6-10 Christian, you are called to sow to the Spirit. You are not called to "let go and let God," you're called to do that which exalts God; to cultivate the presence of the Holy...
Saving Faith at Work
Saving Faith at Work 1. Implicit Faith 2. Explicit Faith 3. Active Faith Joshua 2:1-24 The New Testament does not recall Rahab's lie when it remembers her place in history; there was no virtue nor justification for her lie. Rather she is remembered for her faith in...