What do you do when the obstacle in front of you seems impossible to overcome?

The walls of Jericho weren't defeated by military strength, strategy, or human ability — they fell through faith-filled obedience to God. In this message, Macky Shedd walks through Joshua 6 and Hebrews 11:30 to show how we can "trace" the faith of Joshua and find victory over the walls in our own lives — through godly influence, obedience, patience, community, God's presence, and bold belief.

No matter what walls you're facing today, God may be preparing a victory you cannot yet see.

Scripture: Joshua 6:1–20; Hebrews 11:30

Speaker: Macky Shedd

Series: Profiles of Faith

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction: The Tracing Challenge

(05:00) The Big Idea: Trace Joshua's Faith

(07:23) We All Have Walls (Hebrews 11:30)

(13:54) Scripture Reading: Joshua 6:1–20

(20:26) By Faith the Walls Fell

(21:43) 1. Imitate Godly Influences

(31:18) 2. Obey God's Difficult Orders

(38:01) 3. Persist Through Patience

(44:13) 4. Fight Alongside God's Family

(46:38) 5. Prioritize God's Presence

(50:33) 6. Boldly Proclaim Your Belief

(01:00:33) Closing Prayer

What does real faith look like when life gets difficult?

Moses had every reason to stay comfortable in Egypt — power, privilege, and security — yet he chose to trust God instead of compromise. His faith was not passive; it was a resolve that refused fear, overcame failure, and held tightly to God's promises.

In this message from Hebrews 11:24-29, we explore how the resolve of Moses' faith can help us stand firm when culture tries to define us, when fear threatens to control us, and when our past failures try to hold us back. Through Moses' story, we are reminded that God rewards those who trust Him completely and follow Him courageously.

If you've ever struggled with fear, compromise, insecurity, or wondering whether God can still use you, this message is for you.

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⏱ CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction: Why Moses?

9:23 Scripture Reading — Hebrews 11:24-29

10:53 1. I Refuse Egypt's Right To Define Me

22:07 2. I Choose Suffering Over Compromise

27:53 3. I Face My Past Failures With Faith

32:08 4. I Eliminate All Of My Excuses

37:08 5. I Passionately Pray For People

42:53 6. I Fix My Focus Instead Of Fearing My Problems

45:53 7. I Trust God's Terms For My Salvation

1:00:53 8. I Allow God To Bury My Bondage

1:05:24 Closing Prayer

What if the trials you're walking through aren't meant to break your faith — but to build it?

In this message from CrossWay Church's "Profiles of Faith" series, Macky Shedd teaches through the life of Abraham and the five tests every believer will face. We want the promises of God without the process, crowns without crosses, victory without vulnerability. But like a blacksmith tempering steel in fire, God forges mature, unshakable faith through trials. Abraham wasn't born a hero of faith; he was forged through uncomfortable obedience, unexpected change, delayed promises, impossible obstacles, and painful sacrifice.

Whatever season of testing you're in, God is not in the furnace of affliction to destroy you — He's there to develop you.

THE FIVE TESTS OF ABRAHAM

1. Difficult Expectations — The "What" Test: Faith obeys even when God's commands are uncomfortable.
2. Unexpected Changes — The "Where" Test: God calls me away from the familiar to make me more fruitful.
3. Unfulfilled Promises — The "When" Test: My wait time is God's work time.
4. 4. Impossible Obstacles — The "How" Test: My dead ends are God's starting lines.
5. Tragic Loss — The "Why" Test: Isaac was spared by a ram; I was spared by a Lamb.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Sermon Introduction: Profiles of Faith

2:10 Mature Faith Is Forged in the Fire (James 1:2-4)

6:33 What It Means to "Temper" Faith

16:42 Test #1 — Difficult Expectations: The "What" Test

29:40 Test #2 — Unexpected Changes: The "Where" Test

36:19 Test #3 — Unfulfilled Promises: The "When" Test

44:40 Test #4 — Impossible Obstacles: The "How" Test

52:17 Test #5 — Tragic Loss: The "Why" Test

59:04 Spared by the Lamb & Closing (Galatians 3:26-29)

SCRIPTURE REFERENCED

James 1:2-4,

Isaiah 48:10,

Proverbs 17:3,

Genesis 17,

Colossians 2:11-12,

Mark 10:21,

Hebrews 11:8-19,

Genesis 12:1-3,

2 Peter 3:8-9,

Isaiah 40:31,

Galatians 6:9,

Romans 4:18-24,

Genesis 22,

Galatians 3:26-29.

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What do you do when God’s promise feels impossible?

In this Mother’s Day message from Hebrews 11, Macky Shedd walks through the story of Sarah — a woman who went from laughing in doubt to laughing in delight. Through Sarah’s life, we see how fear, impatience, comparison, and disappointment can distort our faith, but also how God remains faithful even when we struggle to trust Him.

This sermon explores what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting, surrender control instead of forcing our own solutions, and believe that God can still bring joy out of places that once caused pain. Whether you’re walking through delay, disappointment, uncertainty, or simply trying to trust God with the next season of your life, Sarah’s story reminds us that God’s timing is never wasted.

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Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Karina’s Baptism Celebration
01:45 Introduction to Hebrews 11 & Sarah’s Story
05:30 Honoring Mothers on Mother’s Day
06:30 Sarah’s Faith & The Promise of God
09:45 Learning From the Laughter of Sarah
12:35 Faith Can Struggle Before It Surrenders
17:05 When Fear Magnifies the Problem
21:10 Jesus, Storms, & Little Faith
23:25 God’s Delays Are Not Denials
28:55 Why Waiting Changes Us
32:20 Trusting God’s Timing Over Our Own
34:55 Living as Strangers Focused on Eternity
40:20 Surrendering Control to God’s Plan
43:05 Comparison, Impatience, & Compromise
50:05 Ishmael, Human Effort, & Lasting Consequences
55:10 Children of Promise, Not Panic
57:10 From Doubt to Delight
59:15 Sarah’s Laughter Redeemed
01:01:10 Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal
01:02:35 God Works All Things for Good
01:03:40 Final Prayer & Invitation
01:04:40 “May the God of Hope”
01:05:00 Closing Worship & Dismissal

Profiles of Faith, Part 3 — Pastor Macky Shedd | May 3, 2026

Noah didn't stumble into salvation — he built toward it. Pastor Macky walks through the life of Noah to answer two questions: WHY would I want a faith like Noah's, and HOW do I actually build one? The message closes with the surprising connection between the floodwater and baptism in 1 Peter 3:21.

Scripture References:

Romans 15:4 • Genesis 6:5–9, 14–22 • Genesis 7:1, 5 • Genesis 8:20–21 • Genesis 9:11–13 • Hebrews 11:7 • 2 Corinthians 5:7, 9–10 • Matthew 22:36–40 • Matthew 24:37–44 • 1 Peter 2:9 • 1 Peter 3:21 • 1 Peter 4:3–5 • 1 Timothy 4:16

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome & Introduction

14:47 I Should Want a Faith Like Noah So I Can… Please God & Receive His Blessing

17:44 …Impact Others & Share God's Blessing of Salvation

21:57 To Build a Saving Faith Like Noah, I Must… Dare to Be Different From My Culture

35:54 …Trust God's Word Over the Voices of Doubt

45:44 …Obey God's Word Completely

55:19 The Floodwater & Baptism (1 Peter 3:21)

1:00:12 Closing Prayer

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In Lesson 10 of It's Good to Be a Man (Men's Retreat 2026), Kerry brings the retreat home with a call to live for the kavod — the weight, majesty, and glory of God. Drawing from Psalm 19, Isaiah 6, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 1:10, Exodus 33, Luke 9:23, and Galatians 2:20, he lays out four marks of a kingdom man: living for God's glory, letting that glory simplify every decision, prizing God's presence over your progress, and laying down your life rather than protecting it. The whole earth declares God's glory — except, sometimes, us.

CHAPTERS

00:00 1) You Were Meant to Live for God's Glory

04:27 We Are the Only Thing That Defies It

06:50 2) God's Glory Simplifies Every Decision (1 Cor 10:31)

13:27 3) His Presence, Not Your Progress (Moses, Exodus 33)

15:52 4) A Life Laid Down, Not Protected (Luke 9:23)

18:17 "Am I Glorifying God Right Now?"

20:29 Closing Prayer

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In Lesson 9 of It's Good to Be a Man (Men's Retreat 2026), Olamide unpacks what it means to be a provider and builder. Drawing from Genesis 2, Colossians 3:23, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 6, Proverbs 21:5, 1 Corinthians 9:24, and Philippians 3:14, he calls men to embrace work as a gift, provide for those under their care, and pursue God's purpose with discipline — not motivation. Lazy men wait. Wise men move.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Embrace Work (Genesis 2)

04:45 No More Bums – Work Is a Gift, Not a Burden

06:30 I Must Provide (1 Timothy 5:8)

09:30 Diligence vs. Haste (Proverbs 21:5)

11:50 Lessons From the Ant (Proverbs 6:6–8)

16:10 I Must Pursue Purpose (1 Corinthians 9:24)

21:00 Strict Training & Avoiding the Comfort Zone

24:30 Closing Prayer

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In Lesson 7 of It's Good to Be a Man (Men's Retreat 2026), Mackie Shedd takes on what it means to build a godly household — one that doesn't just last for your kids, but for their kids and beyond. Drawing from Genesis 2, 1 Kings 2, 1 Peter 3:7, 2 Timothy 2, and Matthew 7, he calls men to drop the blame game, shamar (guard) their homes, lead their wives without fear, discipline their kids, and embody the three marks of a man: soldier, athlete, and farmer. Boys make excuses. Men take ownership.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Worship & Welcome

03:50 Real Men Take Ownership – No More Blame Game

09:00 Boys vs. Men: "Act Like a Man" (1 Kings 2)

12:00 Shamar – Guard Your Garden (Genesis 2)

15:46 Three Problems: Unguarded Homes, Unprotected Marriages, Undisciplined Kids

25:18 Three Marks of a Man: Soldier, Athlete, Farmer

33:53 Build Intentionally / The Titanic Story

37:01 The Pledge

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In Lesson 6 of It's Good to Be a Man (Men's Retreat 2026), Nathan Shedd tackles the lone wolf mentality head-on: a lone wolf is a dying wolf. Drawing from Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:17, James 5:16, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:42, and 1 John 3:16, he lays out four marks of true biblical brotherhood — and challenges every man to choose whether he'll walk alone or walk together. Men need men.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro – Men Need Men

03:00 1) Surround Yourself With Godly Men

09:40 2) Be Honest and Accountable

17:25 3) Strengthen Other Men

20:50 4) Commit to True Brotherhood

24:30 The Choice Is Yours / Closing Prayer

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In Lesson 5 of It's Good to Be a Man (Men's Retreat 2026), TC challenges men to stop drifting into "marshmallow manhood" and step up as protectors who fight the good fight with strength, courage, and faith. Drawing from 1 Kings 2, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Jeremiah 12:5, 2 Corinthians 12, and Isaiah 40, this message is a call to "sack up" and become the men God created us to be — for our families, our church, and the next generation.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro – What Will You Leave Behind?

02:05 "Show Yourself a Man" (1 Kings 2:1–3)

04:23 Rejecting Marshmallow Manhood

06:46 The Mission: Strength, Courage & Faith

09:40 1) Consider the Source of Your Strength

13:30 2) Acquire Biblical Strength

17:30 3) Correct Your Deficiencies

20:46 Closing Prayer

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