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

As soon as the nation of Israel crossed over the Jordan, God had them build memorial stones to commemorate the event. In this message Pastor Tom points out 3 specific reasons why God had Israel do this and why God often has us reflect and remember his past acts of faithfulness in our lives.

As soon as the nation of Israel crossed over the Jordan, God had them build memorial stones to commemorate the event. In this message Pastor Tom points out 3 specific reasons why God had Israel do this and why God often has us reflect and remember his past acts of faithfulness in our lives.

Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Samra

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Joshua 2 shows us the story of the king of Jericho and Rabah, a prostitute – two characters who respond to the story of God in very different ways. In this sermon Pastor Jim reminds us of God’s amazing grace for those who turn to him for salvation, regardless of their past.

Pastor Shane Cox of Take Hold Church encourages us to follow after Jesus, putting others before ourselves and carrying on the example of love that He showed us on the cross.

At times we are given difficult assignments from God. In this sermon we see how Joshua found encouragement on his assignment and how we too can find encouragement on our journeys of faith. We also see four ways that we can give encouragement to one another.