Yreka Church of the Nazarene - Sermons

This week we were blessed to have Phil Johnson visit us and share the word. He spoke on Joy in the Church and emphasized discipleship as a way to grow and share that joy!

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

Jon starts out this weeks message with a question, What is faith? He asked, “Now faith is…” and then went on to share from the scriptures, “the confidence in what we hope for and the assurance about what we do not see.”

We are then reminded where we’ve been on this journey through Joshua. We remember out God told Joshua to be strong and courageous and for us to remember that God is with us!

But then Jon posed a question as well: Why are we reluctant to step into all that God has called us to?

We must ask ourselves if we are misplacing our faith in ourselves rather than in God. And we also must ask if we are willing to go “all in” for God! As Jon puts it, “The more comfortable we get with the world, the more we compromise our faith.” Our fear should be in Him, not in the things of this world.

Scripture: Joshua 13:1-7, 18, 24:14-15, Judges 2:1-3

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

Do you ever stop and consider how big God is?

During this message the Yreka Church of the Nazarene takes time to share what God has been doing in their lives. While not all are able to be heard, we hope you will celebrate with us about the amazing things our BIG God is doing!

Jon also talks about how we can either surrender to God’s plan for our lives in Jesus or we go our own way. But, no matter the choice we make, God is the author of our story. He is God and He is a BIG God.

Through the course of his message he comes to share a story from the musical group For King and Country that happened before they created the song, Burn the Ships. You can watch that video here.

The question remains: are you seeking God in the midst of your struggles? Do you consider His greatness and are you willing to surrender to His plan for your life?

Scripture: Joshua 10

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

In this weeks message Jon shares a story with us where he said the words, “I got this” and learned the he didn’t, similar to the Israelites.

He then asks the question: Why do we expect God’s blessing but fail too seek His wisdom going into the situation.

Leading us through Joshua chapter 9, Jon reminds us that “if we want victory in this life, it is only through the Grace of Jesus.”

Scripture: Joshua 9

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

A few weeks ago we talked about sin from the perspective of brokenness but this week Jon discusses sin from the perspective of the victory that we can have over it when we follow Jesus’ leading and get rid of the sin in our lives. When we truly repent.

The sin in our lives may look too big, like a battle we can’t win, but we must remember that Jesus has already won that battle for us!

Scripture: Joshua 8, Romans 6

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

In Joshua chapters 7 and 8 we see sin’s affect on victorious living. As Jon reminds us: “Your sin affects a lot more than just yourself.”

We also witness the tragedy of disobedience but also the beauty of confession and repentance within this section. We are reminded that it is Jesus’ sacrifice that can free us from that sin!

Scripture: Joshua 7 & 8

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

In the next installment of Joshua’s Journey we take a look at the famous tale of Joshua and the battle of Jericho. There are valuable lessons we can learn from his experience as God asks him to do something that appeared ‘crazy’ but in realty was a testament to Joshua’s obedience.

Jon reminds us: “Walls fall when we listen to God’s voice and we obey His lead.”

Jon also references a song called No Impossible With You by I Am They. You can listen to it here.

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-31, Joshua 6, 2 Corinthians 4: 6- 12'

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Learning to live victoriously from Joshua’s journey.

In this next part of our study through Joshua we are faced with the reality of our identity. Jon reminds us of the fact that God is in control - of all things.

Then, as we turn to Joshua’s story in chapter 5, we see that we must answer the questions of where our identity truly lies. It can’t be in work, or wealth, or status. Our identity must be in Christ if we are to live victoriously!

In chapter 5, we also see God telling Joshua and the Israelites to wait. It’s time for them to remember who they are - and whose they are. It’s a great reminder for us to take time and remember the same things. To not let the busy nature of life cloud out the reality of whose we are.

Scripture: Joshua 5, Galatians 2:20

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