In Joshua 22, we find two and a half tribes of Israel who want to settle on the other side of the Jordan River instead of the Promised Land. In fear that they will be cut off from the people of Israel, they create a replica of the altar in Shiloh as a sign that they are Israelites.

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In Joshua 10, we find a very popular story in the Bible - Joshua commands the moon and the Sun to stand still. What does all of this mean, and why did Joshua have the boldness to command this to happen?

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In Joshua 9, the Gibeonites deceived the Israelites into making a peace treaty with them. They presented themselves as harmless and helpful, even though they were actually Israel's enemy, and they knew it. The same spirit is active today where ideologies and institutions that are opposed to the church and God's word as presenting themselves as harmless and asking to be let into the liturgy and life of the church today.

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All was going well for Israel in the book of Joshua until we reach chapter 7. Achan, an Israelite, took some of the devoted items from Jericho as plunder when God told them not to. This had disastrous consequences, not only for Achan, but for all of Israel.

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As Joshua was preparing the people of Israel to fight for the city of Jericho, he instructed them to take a peculiar formation for battle with the priests in front of everyone. He also directed the people to hold back the war cry. The war cry was a common fighting tactic of the day, but Joshua was teaching the people that God's presence with them was the reason for their success, not their tactics or strategies. This is what it means to hold back the war cry.

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When the people of Israel were crossing the Jordan River in Joshua 3, God told them to collect rocks from the middle of the river to build a memorial with. In the same way, we are still called to be rock collectors, excavating the miracles of God that he has done in our lives.

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Everything has a melting point, including the human heart. Explore three different melting points found in Joshua 2 as God and his people begin to move into the promised land and the people melted with fear.

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When God says go, we have three options: Go, wait, or refuse. refusal is outright rejection, going is obedience, but what is waiting? Waiting is oftentimes just procrastination and it's just as inactive as outright rejection in the first place.

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God will give you your identity for free, but your inheritance is going to cost you something. Moses gave the Israelites identity while they were in the wilderness, but Joshua was the one who led them into their inheritance. Many Christians receive their identity as a child of God and then stand on the edge of the inheritance waiting for God to give it to them when God is waiting for them to take action and walk into it.

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Welcome to Axess Church in Glen Ellyn, IL! Join us as Pastor Garrett Black delivers a powerful sermon on the practical use of spiritual gifts within the church community. In this enlightening message, Pastor Garrett explores the importance of discovering and utilizing our God-given gifts to serve others and build up the body of Christ.

Get ready to dive deep into the scriptures as Pastor Garrett unpacks key passages and shares practical insights on how to identify and unleash your spiritual gifts for maximum impact. Discover how the Holy Spirit empowers us to operate in various gifts such as prophecy, healing, discernment, leadership, teaching, and more.

Whether you're new to the concept of spiritual gifts or seeking to grow in your understanding, this sermon will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to cultivate a vibrant and effective ministry within your church. You'll gain a fresh perspective on the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ and how each one plays a vital role in advancing God's kingdom.

Join us at Axess Church in Glen Ellyn, IL, and be inspired to step into your calling, activate your spiritual gifts, and serve with purpose. Don't miss out on this transformative message that will empower you to impact your church community and fulfill your unique role in God's plan.