Pastor Jonathan Laurie delivers an insightful message on the peaks and valleys in the Christian life.

Notes:

“The Christian life is filled with peaks and valleys, successes and failures, and blessings and trials. Peaks of victory and valleys of discouragement.”

Romans 5:3–5

Deuteronomy 11:11

“Peaks and Valleys”

Joshua 6:27, 7:6

Vulnerable Victories.

Psalm 20:7

Self-reliance and self-confidence will not advance you in the Christian life.

“Yesterday’s homeruns don’t win today’s games.” —Babe Ruth

The Price of Rebellion.

Joshua 7:11–13

Joshua 7:19–21

Joshua 7:25

Joshua 6:18–19

“Our craving, our heart’s desire for things is so strong, it overcomes our conscience. It overcomes our understanding, our reason. Eventually, it will overcome your fear of consequences and even your own sense of self-preservation.” —Tim Keller

God wants us to prosper, but more than that, He wants us to remain dependent on Him.

The Gift of God.

Joshua 8:1–2

Joshua 8:24–25

Matthew 18:9

God is with you!

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