Preacher: Brian Bone

Summary

In this message, we arrive at one of the most iconic moments in the Old Testament: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho.

As the Israelites stare down the fortified walls standing between them and God’s promise, they receive a battle plan that defies all human logic - a parade instead of a siege. We explore how God often interrupts our strategies with His own, teaching us that true victory comes not from military might, but from reliance on His presence.

Through the lens of Joshua 6, we examine the tension between divine judgment and patience, and the courageous faith required to take the first step when the outcome is unseen.

Key Points

• God's plan for you is rarely going to look like your plan for you.
• Obedience often feels risky at first, because faith means walking toward what you can't see.
• God has patience with sin right up until He doesn't.
• In every struggle we face, what we always really need is God.
• The significance of the Ark, the ram's horns, and the command for silence.

Reflect & Discuss

1. Is there an area in your life where God is calling you to "walk" in obedience before showing you the outcome?
2. How does the concept of God’s patience changing to judgment challenge your view of hidden sin?
3. What distractions do you need to silence this week to focus entirely on God as your solution?

Main Passage

• Joshua 6:1-27

Supporting Passages

• Hebrews 11:30
• Proverbs 16:9
• Deuteronomy 8:9
• Genesis 22 (Abraham and Isaac)
• Psalm 46

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

What are you trusting for your future?

This sermon from Joshua 5 explores the temptation to trust in worldly things-like "Beanie Babies"-rather than the rock-solid promises of God. As the Israelites stand on the "plains of Jericho," a place of intimidation, God calls them to obey and worship before the battle.

This message is a powerful reminder that true spiritual growth comes from trusting and obeying God, even when it's uncomfortable. We discover that God doesn't just want to bless our plans; He is the commander who has come to lead us.

Key Points:

• It is always the right decision to trust what God says.
• Worship isn't a response to comfort; it's a response to God's character.
• God doesn't just want to join me, He actually wants to lead me.
• You are not doomed to repeat the sins of your parents; God wants to start a new legacy with you.
• In Christ, you are not a victim; you are victorious.

Reflect & Discuss:

• In what areas are you trusting "Beanie Babies" instead of God's promises?
• How can you worship God based on His character, even in a stressful "plains of Jericho" season?

Main Passage: Joshua 5:8-15

Supporting Passages:

• Exodus 12-13
• Psalm 34:1
• Revelation 19:10
• Revelation 22:8-9

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

Why would God command the Israelites to perform a risky procedure right after they entered enemy territory?

This sermon dives into Joshua 5 to explore the command for circumcision as a profound act of obedience. Discover the critical difference between "worldly wisdom," which prioritizes immediate safety and logic, and "godly wisdom," which calls for radical faith in God's timing and protection.

The core message is a challenge to trust God's word, even when it seems costly or vulnerable, and to rely on Him as our ultimate defender, protector, and provider.

Key Points:

• Worldly wisdom and godly wisdom are two very different things.
• It is the responsibility of parents to prioritize the spiritual lives of their children.
• Faith is trusting what God says and allowing Him to be my defender, protector, and provider.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what area of your life does obeying God (godly wisdom) feel risky or contradict worldly wisdom?
2. As a parent or mentor, what is one practical step you can take this week to prioritize the spiritual life of a child?
3. When have you had to trust God as your "defender" after taking a step of faith that made you feel vulnerable?

Main Passage: Joshua 5:1-9

Supporting Passages:

• Genesis 17
• Proverbs 16:8
• Proverbs 22:6
• Matthew 5:44
• Acts 20:35
• Romans 2:28-29
• Romans 5:8

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

What is the most important thing you could ever remember?

Continuing the series in Joshua with Pastor Anson McMahon, this sermon explores the crossing of the Jordan River and the command to build a memorial of 12 stones. We discover why this act of obedience was crucial, contrasting the faithfulness of Joshua's generation with the disobedience of their parents.

The core message is a powerful reminder that God's faithfulness is not just a past event, but an active, present-tense reality.

This sermon challenges us to trust God's timing, walk in immediate obedience, and intentionally pass our faith to the generations that follow.

Key Points:

• Obedience to God is the key to experiencing the best that God has for me.
• God's timing can always be trusted.
• God doesn't just care about my generation - God cares about the generations yet to come.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what area of your life are you currently living as if God doesn't know what He's talking about?
2. How might your life look different if you fully surrendered to God's commands, trusting that His way is the best?
3. What "memorials" are you building in your own life to ensure the next generation knows about the mighty hand of the Lord?

Main Passage: Joshua 4:15-24

Supporting Passages:

• Joshua 1
• Exodus 12:1-13
• Exodus 13:14
• Deuteronomy 6:20
• Numbers 13-14
• Numbers 21
• Psalm 27:14
• Psalm 34:11
• Psalm 71:17-18
• Psalm 78:1-7
• Proverbs 3:5
• Proverbs 9
• Mark 4

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

After God miraculously parts the Jordan River, His first command isn't to charge forward, but to stop and remember. In this sermon on Joshua 4,

Pastor Anson explores why God commands Israel to build two memorials—one on land and one hidden in the riverbed. We learn that God, the true main character of our story, wants us to intentionally remember His faithfulness. These "memorials" are not just for celebrating past victories; they are vital for helping us trust Him during today's emergencies and our "seasons of drought."

The ultimate measure of great leadership isn't talent or results, but simple, humble faithfulness to God.

Key Points:

• God wants me to remember things that are actually worth remembering.
• Remembering how God was faithful to me yesterday helps me to trust Him during today's emergencies.
• What makes a leader a great leader is faithfulness to God.

Reflect & Discuss:

• What "memorial stones" (answered prayers, moments of provision) can you set up in your own life to remember God's faithfulness?
• How does remembering God's past faithfulness change your perspective on a current "drought" or emergency you are facing?
• In what area of your life is God calling you to be a "great leader" through simple, humble faithfulness and obedience?

Main Passage: Joshua 4:1-14

Supporting Passages:

• Psalm 103:2
• Philippians 3
• Isaiah 49:15-16
• Luke 14:11

Preacher: Chris Davidson

Summary

Minister Chris Davidson (Merkinch Free Church, Scotland) explores Luke 12:13-34 to uncover the deep connection between our anxiety and what our hearts truly treasure.

Using the Parable of the Rich Fool, he illustrates the danger of laying up earthly treasures, which leads to spiritual poverty. The sermon reveals the divine antidote to worry: a profound trust in our Heavenly Father, who lovingly provides for us, just as He does for the ravens and lilies.

The ultimate takeaway is a call to shift our pursuit from fleeting possessions to the eternal security of God's kingdom, finding our peace in Christ, our unshakeable anchor.

Key Points:

• Our fears and anxieties are directly linked to the treasures of our hearts.
• The Parable of the Rich Fool warns against confusing earthly abundance with true life.
• The fear of God is illuminating and freeing, while the fear of man is a binding snare.
• God's fatherly care, seen in His provision for creation, is the antidote to our worry.
• We are called to seek God's kingdom first, trusting that our needs will be met.
• True, lasting treasure is found only in Christ, our anchor in life's storms.

Reflect & Discuss:

• When your mind is empty, where do your thoughts naturally drift? What might this reveal about the "treasures" of your heart?
• In what areas of your life do you struggle most with anxiety? How does the image of God caring for the ravens and lilies challenge that worry?
• What practical step can you take this week to "seek His kingdom" first, before seeking your own security or comfort?

Main Passage: Luke 12:13-34

Supporting Passages:

• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes

Preacher: Jerod Beck

Summary

In this powerful exploration of Joshua 3, Pastor Jerod Beck unpacks the miraculous story of Israel crossing the Jordan River. Discover how God turns impossible situations into showcases for His glory. This sermon challenges us to cultivate a "spiritual FOMO"—a holy fear of missing out on what God wants to do in and through us. Learn why preparing our hearts and walking in simple, step-by-step obedience are the keys to experiencing God's wonders and trusting in His unchanging, promise-keeping nature.

Key Points

• There is value in preparing an encounter with the LORD.
  • Pray
  • Fasting from: Food, Entertainment, Social media
  • Read the previous Sunday's passage and read ahead a passage.
• The LORD is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
• We are to obey the God of the impossible.

Reflect & Discuss

1. What practical steps can you take this week to "consecrate" yourself and prepare your heart to meet with God and His people on Sunday?
2. Reflecting on God's past faithfulness in your own life, how does that empower you to trust Him with an "impossible" situation you're facing right now?

Main Passage Joshua 3:1−17

Supporting Passages

• Genesis 17:7−8
• Exodus 14
• Exodus 25
• Hebrews 12:1−2

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

In this sermon on Joshua 2, Pastor Anson McMahon explores the incredible story of Rahab and the Israelite spies to reveal a powerful truth: taking risky steps of faith in obedience to God always results in a magnificent story. Discover how wise preparation is not a lack of faith, but a vital part of it. Learn how God sovereignly works through the most unlikely people and situations to accomplish His redemptive purposes. This message will challenge you to move past the fear of discomfort and boldly obey God, trusting that He has already gone before you and that your faith will create a story worth telling.

Key Points:

• God is always in control, but He expects me to use my brain.
• Faith comes by hearing the Word of God.
• When you take risky steps of faith in obedience to God, you end up having a story to tell.
• God's plan of redemption extends to all people, even the most unlikely.
• Your identity is found in Christ's redemption, not in your past sins.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. Where in your life is God calling you to take a prepared, wise step of faith, even if it feels uncomfortable or risky?
2. Rahab's faith was sparked by hearing what God had done. Who in your life needs to hear the story of God's goodness from you this week?
3. How does Rahab's journey from a prostitute to an ancestor of Jesus change your perspective on who God can use for His glory?

Main Passage: Joshua 2:1−24

Supporting Passages:

• Joshua 1:3
• John 10
• John 20
• Exodus 20:16
• Colossians 3:9
• Hebrews 11
• James 2
• Matthew 1

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

Life is full of risks, but are they all worth taking?

In this sermon, Pastor Anson explores the critical difference between foolish risks and faith-filled obedience. Using Joshua's immediate command to the Israelites as a guide, we learn that following God often feels risky, but it is always a risk worth taking. This message challenges us to abandon our excuses, reject the temptation to settle for less than God's best, and trust the only one who is truly faithful to His promises.

Discover the power of quick obedience and the importance of unified faith as we prepare to cross our own "Jordan Rivers."

Key Points:

• God wants His people to be quick to obey Him.
• We are all tempted to settle for less than God's best.
• God is the only one who does not break promises.
• Obedience to God is always a risk that's worth taking.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what area of your life has God given you clear direction, but you have responded with excuses or delayed obedience? What is one step you can take this week to move forward in faith?
2. Reflecting on the story of the two and a half tribes, where might you be tempted to choose comfort over commitment, settling for "good enough" instead of pursuing God's best?
3. How does remembering that God is the ultimate promise-keeper encourage you to take risks for Him?

Main Passage: Joshua 1:10−18

Supporting Passages:

• Numbers 32
• Joshua 3:15
• 1 Chronicles 5
• Psalm 119:60
• Matthew 17
• James 2

Preacher: Anson McMahon

Summary

As we begin our journey through the book of Joshua, we explore how to navigate life's overwhelming seasons of change. After 40 years of following Moses, the people of Israel—and their new leader, Joshua—are faced with a seismic shift. This message unpacks God's first words to Joshua, revealing profound truths for us today. While our world is in constant flux, we can find stability in the reality that God's character, promises, and mission never change.

Discover how the command to "be strong and courageous" is made possible through the unchanging presence of God and the transformative power of meditating on His Word.

Key Points

• We live in a world where change is a reality.
• Even when everything else changes, God doesn't change.
• The more I meditate on what God has said, the more I will grow in strength and courage.
• God’s mission for His people continues, even through major transitions in leadership.

Reflect & Discuss

1. Think about a major change you've experienced. In what ways were you tempted to respond that didn't honor God?
2. How does the truth of God's unchanging nature bring you comfort and stability in your current circumstances?
3. The sermon defines meditation as "pondering deeply." What is one practical step you can take this week to meditate on Scripture?

Main Passage Joshua 1:1−9

Supporting Passages

• Deuteronomy 31
• Exodus 24
• Hebrews 13:8