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Stone of Victory

Have you ever stood on the edge of something new and wondered if you’re really ready for it? What if the breakthrough you’re praying for isn’t just about getting through the river, but about remembering who brought you there? In this message from Joshua 4, we look at the Stone of Victory and discover that God told Israel to build a memorial not to celebrate their strength, but to anchor their story in His faithfulness. The Jordan represents irreversible transition, Gilgal becomes the place where identity and shame are rolled away, and Jericho reminds us that opposition often waits on the other side of obedience. Before strategies, there were stones. Before battle, there was remembrance. This sermon will help you see that real victory isn’t something you fight for, it’s something you fight from, because God was faithful before you were confident.

Joshua 4

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word?

What stood out to you about Jacob’s condition when God met him, and what does that reveal about how God initiates encounters?

What new insight did you gain about Bethel as more than a place, but a pattern of encounter throughout Scripture?

HEART – How did it make you feel?

How did it affect you to hear that God showed up before Jacob changed anything about himself?

Are there places in your life where you’ve experienced God before but have drifted from returning there? How does that make you feel?

Did anything in this message expose areas where idols, distractions, or self‑reliance have quietly replaced dependence on God?

HANDS – What are you going to do with it?

What would it look like for you to intentionally create a place of encounter with God this week?

Is there a “stone” you need to set up again, such as a journal entry, prayer habit, or spiritual discipline, to remember what God has done?

Are there any foreign gods or misplaced trusts that need to be buried so you can fully return to God’s presence?

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Stone of Encounter

Where do you go when life starts unraveling? What happens when shame, disappointment, or compromise sneak in? For Jacob, it was Bethel—the place of encounter. He didn't deserve it, wasn’t looking for it, and didn’t even realize God was near… until he woke up and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was unaware.” This Sunday at Navigation, we’re talking about the Stone of Encounter—the moment when a hard place becomes holy, and a running man becomes a covenant carrier. What if your story needs a Bethel moment—a place to return, rebuild, and remember that God is still with you?

Genesis 28

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word?

What stood out to you about Jacob’s condition when God met him, and what does that reveal about how God initiates encounters?

What new insight did you gain about Bethel as more than a place, but a pattern of encounter throughout Scripture?

HEART – How did it make you feel?

How did it affect you to hear that God showed up before Jacob changed anything about himself?

Are there places in your life where you’ve experienced God before but have drifted from returning there? How does that make you feel?

Did anything in this message expose areas where idols, distractions, or self‑reliance have quietly replaced dependence on God?

HANDS – What are you going to do with it?

What would it look like for you to intentionally create a place of encounter with God this week?

Is there a “stone” you need to set up again, such as a journal entry, prayer habit, or spiritual discipline, to remember what God has done?

Are there any foreign gods or misplaced trusts that need to be buried so you can fully return to God’s presence?

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Stone of Help

Are you waiting on God to show up while secretly wondering if He still will? If you're starting 2026 craving clarity, tired of striving, or unsure why breakthrough hasn’t come, this episode is for you. In Altar of Help, Pastor David unpacks how surrender—not superstition—opens the door to God’s power. It’s not about hype; it’s about humility. Tune in and discover what happens when you can’t feel it but choose to remember it.

1 Samuel 7

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word?

What was the spiritual condition of Israel before God helped them in 1 Samuel 7?

How does the story of the Ark in Philistine territory challenge our understanding of God’s holiness?

What do Baal and Ashtoreth represent spiritually, and how do they still show up in our lives today?

HEART – How did it make you feel?

Do I ever assume God will help me even when I’m not living in surrender or obedience?

Have I treated God’s presence casually or used Him like a “good luck charm” in any area?

How do I typically respond when conviction comes—do I surrender, resist, or push God away?

HANDS – What are you going to do with it?

What is one idol (false security or source of intimacy) I need to remove from my life?

What could it look like to build a personal “altar” this week (journal, prayer, conversation, etc.)?

Is there a past place where God helped me that I need to revisit in gratitude or repentance?

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Our Faith in Action

We're diving deep into the why behind one of the most personal and powerful spiritual practices—tithing. Not out of guilt, but out of growth. We’ll explore five compelling reasons rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. You'll learn how tithing reshapes your thinking (head), reorders your trust (heart), and repositions your finances for Kingdom impact (hands). Whether you're new to this topic or need a fresh reminder, this episode will show you how returning to God what’s His opens the door to a life of faith, freedom, and eternal fruit.

Deuteronomy 14:23

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? 

What stood out to you most in the five reasons Pastor David gave for why he tithes? 

F – First Things First: I honor God with my first and best. 

A – Acknowledging Source: It reminds me He’s the Author of my provision. 

I – Instruction from Jesus: He told us to tithe and not neglect it. 

T – Trust Over Fear: It stretches my trust and strengthens my faith. 

H – Heavenly Investment: It ties my heart to a higher purpose.

What new insight did you gain about Jesus’ view on tithing from Matthew 23:23? Matthew 23:23 – “You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.”

HEART – How did it make you feel? 

Which of the five reasons for tithing felt most personally challenging or encouraging for you—and why? 

How does it feel to think of tithing not as “giving” but as “returning” what already belongs to God? 

What emotions come up when you think about trusting God with your finances before your needs are fully met? 

HANDS – What are you going to do with it? 

What’s one small step you can take this week to realign your finances with God’s priorities? 

Have you ever built a plan for consistent tithing or giving? If not, what’s one thing you need to do to start? 

Who can you talk to or invite into your journey to help encourage and support you as you take steps of generosity?

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Unleash - Put out into the Deep for a Catch

Are you ready to move beyond your comfort zone and step into God’s calling for your life?

This week’s sermon is a powerful invitation to let down your nets one more time—even if you’ve tried and come up empty before. God is calling us to trust Him, to go deeper, and to believe for a supernatural harvest in our families, workplaces, and communities!

Don’t let skepticism or past disappointments hold you back. Today is your moment to be “Unleashed”—to live with intention, love boldly, and share the hope of Jesus wherever you are.

Luke 5:1-11

Next Steps

Listen now, be encouraged, and then take action:

Share this episode with a friend who needs a fresh start

Invite someone to church this week

Step out in faith and make a difference in your “deep places”

Let’s be a community that casts our nets wide—trusting God to fill them with stories of transformed lives!

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Unleash - Walking Through Storms

Are you facing storms in your life? Remember, storms don’t last forever, and you are stronger than you think. Just like the buffalo facing the storm head-on, and just like the disciples who trusted Jesus through the waves, you can find strength, hope, and guidance through faith. Don’t walk with the storm—face it, move through it, and let it shape you into who you are meant to be.

Next Steps

Reflect & Journal: Take time this week to write about a personal “storm” you’re facing. How can you face it head-on with faith? What scriptures or promises encourage you through it?

Get Connected: Reach out to a friend, mentor, or church community partner. Share your journey, pray with someone, or join a small group that can offer support and encouragement.

Anchor in the Word: Choose a Bible verse or passage that brings you hope. Memorize it, meditate on it each day, and let it ground you when challenges arise.

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Know How To Apply God's Word

Do you ever read the Bible but walk away unsure what to do with it? Or feel like you know Scripture but aren’t sure it’s actually changing anything? In this message, we explore how God’s Word was never meant to just inform us, but to transform us. Using the story of Philemon, Onesimus, and Paul, we learn how to move beyond information into application by asking three simple but powerful questions: What is Jesus saying to me? How does this make me feel? And what am I going to do with it? This sermon invites anyone who’s felt stuck, intimidated, or spiritually dry to rediscover the Bible as a living, active voice that meets us right where we are and calls us forward into real obedience, healing, and growth.

Philemon 1

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? 

What new insight did you gain from the story of Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus? (Prompt discussion on Roman slavery, reconciliation, and Christian love.) 

How does this short book help us better understand the character of God? (Explore themes of forgiveness, intercession, and restoration.) 

HEART – How did it make you feel? 

What challenged or stirred something in you during this week’s message? (Personal application — being asked to forgive, receive correction, or extend grace.) 

Have you ever felt like Onesimus — afraid to return and unsure if you’d be accepted?  (Let group members share personal stories of reconciliation or restoration.) 

What do you feel when you think about how Paul positioned himself between two people in conflict?  (Reflect on the emotional weight of advocacy and grace.

HANDS – What are you going to do with it? 

Is there a relationship in your life where God is asking you to be a Paul, Philemon, or Onesimus?  (Challenge everyone to choose courage, forgiveness, or advocacy this week.) 

What specific action can you take this week to demonstrate gospel-driven love to someone in your world?  (Think practical — text, coffee, write a note, open a conversation.) 

Who is someone you can disciple or invite into this kind of deeper Bible engagement with you?

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Know How to Study God's Word

Ever opened the Bible wanting to hear from God… but walked away confused, bored, or unsure how it applied to your life? In this sermon, we explore why so many people struggle to engage Scripture and how God’s Word was never meant to stop at information alone. The Bible is living, active, and meant to shape not just what we know but who we become. This message invites you to move beyond simply hearing God’s Word to truly knowing it and living it, allowing Scripture to transform your heart, your character, and your everyday life. If you’ve ever wondered how to read the Bible in a way that feels real, meaningful, and life‑changing, this sermon is for you.

Philemon 1

Discussion topics

HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word?

As you listened to the sermon, what scripture or truth stood out about how we’re supposed to approach the Bible? What did you hear in the book of Philemon that challenged you or even made you uncomfortable? How did the tools or techniques (like context, different genres, or S.P.E.C.K.) change how you think about Bible study?

HEART – How did it make you feel?

When you heard the challenge to dig deeper into God’s Word, did you feel excited, intimidated, overwhelmed, or something else?

Did anything stir your heart—like a conviction about how you’ve handled scripture in the past or a hunger to learn more?

How did this message affect your view of God’s desire to speak personally to you through scripture?

HANDS – What are you going to do with it?

What step can you take this week to study the Bible with greater intentionality or structure?

Is there a specific tool from the message you want to try (like S.P.E.C.K., context, or repeated reading)?

Who is someone you can disciple or invite into this kind of deeper Bible engagement with you?

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The Gift of His Voice

This Sunday is Family Sunday at Navigation Church! All generations will come together in the main auditorium for a powerful, unified worship experience. With no kids ministry this week, families will sit side-by-side for a time of worship, communion, and a special message designed for all ages. It’s a beautiful way to close out 2025—reflecting, reconnecting, and refocusing as a family. We share this meaningful moment to worship together and start the new year with hearts aligned.

I Samuel 3: 1-11

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The Gift of Himself

This morning we unwrap the gift of Jesus with a family-style gathering. Our NavKids will help Pastor David share the gift of Jesus with an impromptu play that's fun for all of us.

Luke 2:1-20

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