In a world where everything, including financial stability, can be shaken, Jonathan Stanfield, lead elder of Four12 Global partnering church Living Hope, exhorts us to seek first the King and His Kingdom. Using the palm tree and Psalm 92 to paint a picture, he reminds us that when we are rooted in Jesus, we will bear fruit no matter our circumstances. 

“If we judge the world, we’re deceived. We come with an appeal for salvation; an appeal to be reconciled to God.”

How should Christians navigate life in this challenging world? In light of the controversial 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Andrew Selley, visionary leader of Joshua Generation Church and Four12 Global, explores how we can reflect Jesus in our response to the world around us.  

He reminds us that Christ being mocked is not new, and points us to Jesus’ response - ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing’ (Luke 23:34). This is the heart of God - not to condemn the world, but to save the world (John 3:17). And He desires for us, as the church, to carry the same heart - to love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us (Mat 5:44), and offer God’s message of mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation. Our true enemy is not people, but spiritual forces, and we must resist the temptation to fight the wrong battles.

God is a communal being - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and He invites us into this divine fellowship by giving us the gift of people. Andrew Selley, visionary leader of Joshua Generation Church and Four12 Global, challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and seek out those who are different from us. Rather than pursuing relationships that benefit ourselves, we are called to build bridges across generations, cultures, and nations. Jesus loves us even though we cannot offer Him anything in return, and we are empowered to reflect His character by extending that same selfless love to those around us.

“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8

A church’s success isn’t measured by how many people attend, how much money is raised, it’s reputation in the public, or even it’s good works. Jesus’ perspective is the only one that matters, and the metric that he measures is love. Andrew Selley, visionary leader of Joshua Generation Church and Four12 Global, unpacks what it means to love one another enough to actually share our lives. People are afraid to let others in close enough to see who they really are, but you can’t truly love until you truly know. Genuine love is costly— it’s beyond friendliness and beyond hanging out with people we get along well with. But it is the most impactful way to reach people for Christ and build a church that reflects the heart of God. Hear why living this command is perhaps the most important thing you can do in this life.

“We live in a broken world and we are broken by it.”

In this powerful message, Andrew Selley, visionary leader of Joshua Generation Church and Four12 Global, explores the depths of our brokenness and the incredible power of God's healing love. Sin has infected our lives, leaving us wounded, searching for security, and putting our trust in all the wrong places. But there is hope. As Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Andrew invites his wife, Emma, to share in a deeply personal conversation about her journey of overcoming enormous trauma, physical ailments, loss, and rejection through the transformative power of God's grace. Are you ready to experience freedom, healing, and a renewed hope for your life?

Peter builds upon his previous message, "How to Overcome Temptation," by outlining practical strategies to safeguard against sin. Using David's downfall as a cautionary tale, he emphasises the destructive consequences of hiding our sin and failing. It’s God's mercy that our sins are exposed, so that we are spared from doing further damage and further hardening our hearts. So we need to confess quickly, both to God and to a fellow believer, as encouraged in James 5:16. Peter shares practical advice on how to find the right accountability partner and to establish a lifestyle of living in the light.

“On one hand, we underestimate the power of temptation, and on the other hand, we overestimate the power of temptation. We can feel that it’s so strong, it’s more powerful than God. These are two dangerous extremes.” 

We all face temptation. Harmless as it may seem— we drop our guard, we take something that isn’t ours, we use the easy way out, just this once— but giving in has serious consequences. In this message, Peter Klause, an elder at Joshua Generation Church in San Clemente, explores how we can be at risk of either underestimating the power of temptation and taking the bait, or becoming overwhelmed and giving up. But there's good news— God provides a way out! Find strength to overcome in Jesus, your ultimate escape route. He empathises with our struggles, advocates for us, empowers us to resist, and leads us to true freedom. We don't have to fight alone!

Are you cruising or on mission?

Ivan van Vuuren, elder in Joshua Generation Church in South Africa, asks us– what boat are we aboard? A self-serving pleasure cruise or a naval ship that’s moving with purpose? Ivan encourages us to be ready and equipped to make the time we have count for Jesus. He spurs us in our faith by sharing inspiring testimonies of miracles, healing, and encounters with the Holy Spirit. We can see these things in our lives as well if we commit to living boldly for the Lord, free of fear and limitations.

“What are the times we are living in?” 

Would you say we are living in times of unprecedented spiritual favor? Brad Verreynne, lead elder of Oxygen Life Church in South Africa, makes that case in this message shared at Joshua Generation Church in San Clemente, CA.

The Bible is filled with God's promises. When we know the promises of God and believe that he is true to his word, the result should be a sense of unshakeable security and trust. We can walk free of anxiety, knowing he is our Good Shepherd, always with us, and his grace sufficient for any challenge. Now is the time to take hold of God’s promises, so we can stand against trials, the intimidation of the enemy, and self-doubt.

"God is wanting to act on behalf on those who put their faith in him."

Look past the barriers that stand in your way and ask the Lord what does he see? When it seems like barrier after barrier in your way, you’ve got to see with eyes of faith. God’s got supernatural provision on the other side of the barrier, the kingdom is on the other side of the barrier, but you've got to give yourself in faith and live in the supernatural.