Josh McPherson

God promises to love and care for us, but in the middle of our suffering and pain, what does that tangibly look like? In this colorful story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, we learn about the nature of lust and sexuality, as well as how to respond to clear and present temptation. But ultimately, in this snapshot of Joseph's life where we see him falsely accused and wrongly condemned, we get an answer to the pressing question...how exactly does God work through the evil intentions of man and the unjust suffering of his people to bring about their joy and his glory? Download

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  In light of the recent string of tragedies to hit the Wenatchee Valley, Pastor Josh offers a personal, pastoral reflection for the community at large, intended to help anyone processing the reality of death, pain, and suffering. In his words, “This isn’t a sermon for the people in the room... this is a sermon for anyone in our community dealing with the pain of loss.” For more resources on suffering, grieving, and loss, see our sermon series Joseph: God and Human Suffering Download

Nothing is more fundamental to the human experience than asking the question “Who am I?” How you answer this question not only says everything about you, but also tells you where you’re going in your future. Your identity shapes your destiny. And nothing impacts your day to day life more than your identity. So what is it, where does it come from, and how can you know the source of it? In this powerfully practical sermon, Pastor Josh looks at a case study of two identities in the life of Esther and Haman from Esther chapter 5 that leads us all to face the question “Who or what is defining you?” Download

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All of us face defining moments in our life...some big, some small, crisis and opportunities, temptations and trials, exposing who we really are and shaping who we will become. Each moment requiring a decision, and each choice moves us closer to or away from Jesus and his purposes. In this sermon, Pastor Josh unpacks the defining moment of Esther’s life, what we can learn from it, and the key to how we can face the defining moments of our life with an unwavering faith and courage that opens up the path to greatness. Download

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At what point does assimilation in culture mean capitulation to culture? At what point does assimilating into culture become compromising towards God? How do we as Christians live in a world whose values are in direct conflict with our own? Withdraw? Fit in? Protest and criticize? As Christians called to live a distinctly different life than the world, where and how do we draw the line? In the sermon, Pastor Josh unpacks Esther chapter 2 as the sordid tale continues and the characters face this very dilemma. Download

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