We all know the story of Jericho and the battle that took place as the Israelites conquered this important and imposing city by the hand of God. What are some practical lessons we can take from this remarkable account as we fight a spiritual war in our day? Pastor Welch calls to our attention six things that God commanded the Israelites to do as they sought the victory over Jericho.

What you'll learn in this 20 minute message:
Answer to the question: Is the victory already won?
The importance of communication (prayer)
Two ordinances instituted for our benefit

Shofars, marching, and finally shouts. It's an odd way to conquer a city but not when you have God Almighty on your side. In our daily struggles and difficulties, it may feel like there is no hope. Yet God has provided an amazing arsenal of weapons to use against the enemy and our own sinful hearts. If faith is the victory, then we must have faith! You can follow along in Joshua chapter 6 as Pastor Welch demonstrates the importance of faith in fighting the constant battles we face as Christians.

What you'll learn in this 23 minute message:

4 principles of spiritual warfare from the battle of Jericho
How to take hold of the victory already given to us
6 weapons to use in strengthening our faith for the battle

You’ve been waiting for a long time for a certain obstacle to go away. Or possibly a relationship that has yet to be resolved. Whatever it might be, God often asks us to wait in faith until He changes the situation. Joshua and the people of Israel are waging both an internal battle of the mind and an external battle against Jericho as they wait for God to bring His promise to pass.

What you'll learn in this 23 minute episode:
Why we must learn to wait in faith
The importance of taking the high ground
Possessing the possession

It's more than likely that you face obstacles in the path of life on a regular basis, just like most of us do. How should we face them and how does God want us to go about overcoming hindrances? Pastor Welch takes us through phase 2 of overcoming obstacles and even how we should respond if the obstacle does not move. There's a reason why we called this series 'Faith Forges The Victory;' this message will help you understand the reason that this title is important.

What you'll learn in this 22 minute message:
How walking in faith is the only way to move obstacles
The importance of standing on the promises
Asking the question: What needs attention in your life?
What if God doesn't move the obstacle?

If you’ve been listening to this series from the beginning, it might seem that God is holding back the people of Israel from gaining their promised inheritance and keeping them from entering the land. But if God works all things together for good, there must be good reason for Him to take them on this particular path. Have you ever faced a seemingly insurmountable obstacle? One that kept you from achieving what you felt was best? Pastor Welch draws from his personal life experience as we learn the importance of true confession and repentance as a part of clearing the way for God's best in life.

What you'll learn in this 22 minute podcast:

Three factors to consider in overcoming obstacles
The difficulties and rewards of repenting of sin

The Most Neglected Bride. No, it's not actually a person. The bride of Christ is the church, as we see through many New Testament scriptures such as Eph. 5:25-27. There seems to be a common occurrence taking place in homeschool and evangelical circles today; one of not being attached or committed to a local church. We look at several Scriptures supporting the mandate of being involved in the local church and the benefits that come with this commitment.

What you'll learn in this 13 minute podcast:

The importance of the local church

The benefits of following Hebrews 10:24-25

How we deprive others of blessing by failing to follow 1 Corinthians 12:14

The lack of testimony when we don't obey Hebrews 13:17

The need to honor God by honoring the bride of Christ

We've examined two of the three unchanging factors contained in this lesson. God's written word and his power are 1 and 2 on our list. What do you think the third unchanging factor is? You'll have to listen and find out. It's part 2 of "Unchanging Factors."

What you'll learn in this 25 minute message:

The third unchanging factor
A review of the 3 factors
Answers to questions you might have about these truths

We'd like to think that there are some things that will remain unchanged in our shifting, changing world. Yet it seems much of our culture continues to move in the wrong direction and change is becoming the norm. There was a need in Joshua's day as well for some unchanging factors and in this message, we hear about two of the three factors upon which we can put our sure and certain trust. It's "Unchanging Factors - Part 1."

In this 20 minute message, you'll learn about:

The relevance and authority of God's Word

God's total and complete power over all things

We could all use an extra dose of strength now and then in the busy lifestyles most of us lead. Does Philippians 4:13 give us the strength to move mountains and run the 100 metre dash in less than 4 seconds? What does this verse really mean in proper context? We hope you will be encouraged as we take a brief look at this oft-misused Scripture and see what Paul's true intent was in writing this passage.

What you will learn in this 13 minute podcast:

The correct, contextual understanding of Phil. 4:13

3 attitudes that Paul employed to gain this 'secret strength'

3 benefits of following Paul's example

Sometimes waiting involves doing something different in the interim. God had a specific set of commands for the people of Israel as they waited on the very doorstep of Canaan to begin taking hold of the promise. What is the best way to 'wait on the Lord?' In what ways can we wait and still be productive with our time? In this almost 26 minute message, you'll hear answers to these questions as well the answer to why we should wait upon Him.