In this message, it is my goal to totally debunk what you think success is.  We pick up the Israelites' journey and amazing entrance into the Promised Land at the end of Joshua 5.  As we continue into Joshua 6, we'll find some sure-fire ways to fail - and hopefully be able to turn them around into Bold Successes in our lives.

Renewal is a regular and necessary part of life.  Cell phone batteries, gas for our automobiles, food and sleep for our bodies - they're all forms of renewal.

How about spiritually?  What do you do when you realize your soul is drained; when you sense that all is "not right" with you and God?

Today we'll look in Joshua 5:2-12 and see a rather brash discussion of the medical and anatomical procedure of circumcision.  What is crucial in this story is to understand why this took place, and what meaning such an ancient account has for our lives today.

In this message, you will discover why true life takes bold, faith-filled risk!  We'll read Joshua 2:1-24 and grab a hold of a few risk-taking lessons from a very unlikely source.

As we launch into 2007, God invites us into a style of living that is marked by bold, courageous moves.  Joshua 1:1-9.

Many of us have huge passions for things - like our sports teams for example (Go Eagles!)  But what if you could ask God what He is passionate about?  Speaking to the Pharisees one day, Jesus did exactly that.  Check out this message and Jesusâ?? words in Matthew 22:37-39; then boldly dare to reignite your passion!

In our hearts and souls, God calls us to search for Him - to search for Him all the time - and in a very special way, at Christmas.  We find that an honest heart-felt, passionate search can lead to remarkable discovery and great joy!  Consider the wise men's journey in Matthew 2:1-20 and then ponder some questions in your heart this Christmas season.

Luke 2:1-20 shows us the Nativity Story through the eyes of lowly, unsuspecting Shepherds.  Learn three transformations that Christ is seeking in your life this Christmas season.

In Hebrews 12:1-3, we'll learn the Keys to Victory in the "Race of Life."

Have you noticed how much of life requires a courageous stretch?  Not the kind of stretching you do before a big race, but rather a soul-stretching.  We typically find that such soul-stretching is a faith issue.

And the same was true for Jesus' father Joseph.  Dive into Matthew 1 to learn more about Joseph's story of faithful stretching.

Matthew 1:18-25 (TNIV)

Read along in Luke 1:26-33 and find some stunning reflections wrapped up in the Nativity Story from the perspective of Jesus' mother, Mary.