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Podcast on The WayJoshua 24Discover powerful lessons about God's faithfulness and commitment from Joshua's final challenge to Israel in this inspiring biblical message. Learn how to overcome spiritual forgetfulness and respond to God's grace with wholehearted devotion. This comprehensive study of Joshua 24 reveals five movements of God's grace that demonstrate His unwavering faithfulness throughout history. Explore how grace surprises us by choosing the undeserving, delivers us from bondage, shields us from enemies, satisfies us with abundant provision, and demands our worship and commitment. Perfect for Christians seeking to deepen their faith, understand biblical commitment, and learn practical ways to remember God's faithfulness in...
2025-11-1041 min2025-11-0345 min2025-10-2455 minPodcast on The WayTitus 2Christians are called to be like a Tiffany diamond setting - lifting up the gospel to display Christ's brilliance rather than concealing it with our own accomplishments. Paul's instructions to Titus emphasize sound doctrine built on faith, love, and steadfastness, with particular emphasis on self-control as evidence that mastery over sin is possible through Christ. Rather than attacking systems directly, the gospel transforms individuals, which in turn changes society. We live between Christ's first coming, which brought grace and training in righteousness, and His second coming, which represents our blessed hope. Our lives should be simple, elegant settings that...
2025-10-2033 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 21The tribe of Levi began under a curse, scattered throughout Israel as punishment for their ancestors' violent sins at Shechem. Yet God transformed this judgment into an incredible blessing, making the Levites the priests and spiritual leaders of the entire nation. Their scattering became a strategic placement to serve all of Israel, and their inheritance became God Himself rather than temporary land. From this cursed tribe came Moses, Aaron, and other great spiritual leaders. This transformation reveals God's power to turn our deepest shame into our highest calling, whether we're dealing with consequences from our own mistakes or suffering...
2025-10-1328 min2025-10-0635 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 15-19God's promises aren't abstract concepts but concrete realities meant to be experienced in our daily lives. In Joshua 18, we see how God fulfilled His 400-year-old promise to Abraham with specific land distributions for each tribe. Even though the Israelites hadn't completely conquered the land, God established His dwelling place at Shiloh among them. This teaches us that God doesn't wait for perfect circumstances to meet with us. He wants to establish a regular meeting place—our own 'Shiloh'—where we can worship Him faithfully even amid our incomplete victories. His promises are meant to stimulate us to action, not seda...
2025-09-2931 min2025-09-2229 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 14At 85 years old, Caleb boldly asked for the most challenging assignment in the Promised Land – a mountain filled with giants. While most people his age would seek comfort, Caleb saw these obstacles as opportunities to demonstrate God's power. His story teaches us that giants in our lives don't easily disappear, but faith allows us to face them with confidence. Through 45 years of waiting and preparation, Caleb developed a readiness that enabled him to trust God completely. His example challenges believers of all ages to stop asking for easier paths and instead request the strength to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.
2025-09-1531 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 12-13Joshua 12-13 reveals a profound spiritual reality that directly applies to our lives today - living in the tension between the 'already' and 'not yet' of God's promises. The Israelites had experienced remarkable victories, with 31 kings defeated as testimony to God's faithfulness. Yet despite occupying the Promised Land, enemies still remained within their borders, requiring ongoing vigilance and action. This mirrors our experience as Christians. We've been justified by faith, adopted as God's children, and sealed with the Holy Spirit - our salvation is secure. However, we still battle against sin, temptation, and spiritual enemies in this fallen world...
2025-09-0829 min2025-09-0132 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 10When faced with honoring a costly covenant with the Gibeonites, Joshua chose faithfulness over convenience, marching all night to defend those who had deceived him. This commitment opened the door for God's miraculous intervention, including making the sun stand still during battle. Joshua's bold, public prayer demonstrated his unwavering faith in God's promises. The story teaches us that God honors covenant faithfulness, responds to believing prayer, and secures complete victory for His people. When we keep our commitments, pray boldly, and trust God to finish what He started, we position ourselves to experience God's supernatural intervention in our battles.
2025-08-2540 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 9Joshua 9 reveals how the Gibeonites deceived Israel through spiritual manipulation rather than military might. They used flattery, religious language, and manufactured evidence to create a false impression of distant travelers seeking alliance. Israel's leaders failed to seek God's counsel, making decisions based on appearances rather than divine wisdom. This ancient story warns believers about spiritual deception that comes disguised as faith, highlighting the importance of discernment, testing claims against Scripture, looking for genuine fruit of conversion, and seeking God's wisdom in all spiritual decisions. Even in our failures, God works redemptively, as demonstrated when Joshua confronted the Gibeonites while...
2025-08-1851 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 8Finding victory in life's battles requires God's presence and direction, not just our own strength or strategy. After Israel's defeat due to self-reliance, God graciously offered encouragement and a new strategy, turning their failure into victory. The abrupt transition from battle to worship in Joshua 8 teaches that our highest calling isn't conquest but covenant faithfulness. God's Word must be embraced in its entirety, both blessings and warnings, and His covenant includes everyone who aligns with His people. Through Christ, we can experience God's blessing despite our failures, reminding us that the ultimate goal isn't winning battles but maintaining our...
2025-08-1135 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 7Joshua 7 presents a sobering lesson about the seriousness of sin among God's people. Fresh from their miraculous victory at Jericho, Israel approached the smaller town of Ai with confidence, only to face unexpected defeat. The reason wasn't military weakness but divine judgment - Achan had taken items that God had commanded to be devoted to Him, and God's anger was kindled against all Israel as a result. Joshua's response models honest prayer in confusion, falling before God to question what happened while still honoring God's name. The story reveals essential truths about corporate responsibility - though only Achan sinned...
2025-08-0435 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 6From Fear to Faith: Crossing Life's Spiritual Jordans explores the transformative journey of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. This powerful message examines how God moves His people through three significant spiritual transitions that apply directly to our lives today: from fear to faith, from shame to honor, and from wilderness to promised land. Discover why God commanded circumcision when the Israelites' enemies were already paralyzed with fear—revealing the principle that God values obedience over opportunity. Learn how God's perfect timing protected His people during their most vulnerable moments, and how this applies to your spiritual journey to...
2025-07-2851 min2025-07-2152 min2025-07-1441 min2025-07-0741 min2025-06-2931 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 2God's grace is scandalous, as demonstrated in the story of Rahab—a pagan prostitute who became the first person saved in the Promised Land. Despite being a Gentile, an Amorite, and a prostitute, Rahab responded in faith to the little she knew about God, risking everything to protect the Israelite spies. God not only saved her but also elevated her to become an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. This powerful example shows that no one is beyond God's reach, reminding us that the church is not for the righteous but a hospital for sinners touched by divine gr...
2025-06-2337 min2025-06-1630 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 1:10-18Faith in Action: Practical Lessons from Joshua's Leadership explores how genuine faith manifests through decisive action. Joshua 1:10-18 reveals that faith isn't merely mental agreement but immediate response to God's word. When Joshua received God's command to enter the Promised Land, he acted without delay, instructing the Israelites to prepare provisions and be ready to cross the Jordan within three days. This pattern of God speaking, leaders acting, and people responding demonstrates active faith that transforms belief into reality. Joshua spoke with certainty about God's promises while attending to practical details, showing that spiritual leadership requires both vision and...
2025-06-0939 minPodcast on The WayJoshua 1:3-9Finding true spiritual courage isn't about inner strength but trusting in God's presence and promises, as demonstrated by Polycarp and Joshua. God assures us we're not alone because He is with us, not powerless because He commands courage, and not directionless because He has spoken through Scripture. This courage enables us to face challenges not through willpower but through Scripture-saturated obedience. When feeling anxious or uncertain, we can remember God's presence as the antidote to fear, recognizing courage as a spiritual discipline rooted in knowing God rather than a personality trait.
2025-06-0233 min2025-05-2645 minPodcast on The WayJoshua IntroThe book of Joshua bridges Israel's journey from the Exodus to the period of Judges, demonstrating how God's people can move from receiving promises to possessing them. Following Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, illustrating God's unwavering faithfulness and the importance of courageous obedience. The narrative explores themes of spiritual warfare, holiness, and divine rest, while providing practical guidance for breaking free from slave mentalities and claiming God's promises in daily life.
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The First PodcastEpisode 148: Is Counseling Just for Professionals? (with Drs. Dale Johnson & Dale Tompkins)Send us a textListen as Pastor Jonathan interviews Drs. Dale Johnson & Dale Tompkins on the subject of biblical counseling in the life of the local church. Listen to the "Truth in Love" podcast here:https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/?srsltid=AfmBOoobebtIZpWdqYEuy0SBZLb94ZcMTZ5PyMaeSGisnNCXCsFxkEc4Association of Certified Biblical Counselors: https://biblicalcounseling.com/
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2025-01-2040 min2025-01-1337 minPodcast on The Way1 Peter 4:1-61 Peter 4:1-6 - Suffering serves a divine purpose in refining believers and conforming them to Christ's image. Christians are called to arm themselves with biblical thinking and God's promises when facing trials. Through suffering, believers can break free from sinful patterns and live more fully for God's will. While this may invite criticism from non-believers, Christians can find hope knowing that Christ endured similar trials and that God will ultimately bring justice.
2025-01-0640 minPodcast on The Way2025 New Years MessageAs the year ends, it's essential to reflect on the past, present, and future, focusing on what we can do today. God's power to restore transcends time, offering hope and renewal. Biblical stories like Job and Joel illustrate God's redemptive power, transforming our losses into blessings. Embracing God's restoration involves surrendering our dreams and trusting His plans, even when we don't understand them. This new year, let's position ourselves to receive God's restoration through repentance and seeking His will.
2024-12-3159 minPodcast on The WayChristmas 2024Christmas is more than just a festive season; it marks the beginning of the end times and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Reflecting on 1 Peter 1, we see how the Old Testament prophets struggled to understand the Messiah's dual role in suffering and glory. The apostles viewed Christmas as the start of the end times, urging us to live with joy and expectancy. This season, embrace the nearness of God's kingdom and let it transform your life.
2024-12-2323 minPodcast on The Way1 Peter 3:13-22William Tyndale's unwavering commitment to translating the Bible into English, despite the risks, mirrors the principles found in 1 Peter 3. Tyndale's life teaches us the value of suffering for doing good rather than evil. Peter's message to early Christians in Turkey emphasizes rejecting fear, honoring Christ, and defending faith with gentleness. He highlights that good behavior can silence critics and that suffering for righteousness is commendable. Jesus' redemptive suffering and victory over sin serve as the ultimate example, encouraging us to embrace our own trials with courage. Reflecting on Tyndale's sacrifice and Peter's teachings, we are called to stand firm...
2024-12-1641 min2024-12-0947 minPodcast on The Way1 Peter 3:71 Peter 3:7 teaches husbands to live with their wives in an understanding way, valuing them as equal partners. Using John and Elizabeth Adams as an example, the sermon highlights the importance of mutual respect, understanding, and honor in marriage. Practical steps include spending quality time together, showing honor and respect, and praying together. Reflect on how well you know your wife's desires and how you can better honor her this week.
2024-12-0234 minPodcast on The Way1 Peter 3:1-6Explore the teachings of 1 Peter 3:1-6 on the role of wives in a holy marriage. Inspired by Monica of Hippo, this message delves into how respectful and pure conduct can lead husbands to faith. Learn about the true meaning of submission, which is a respectful acknowledgment of the husband's role rather than inferiority. Discover the importance of inner beauty, characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit, over external adornments. The example of Sarah's respect for Abraham highlights the significance of respect in marriage. Practical applications include respecting husbands, cultivating inner beauty, and overcoming fear to create a harmonious and...
2024-11-2540 minPodcast on The Way1 Peter 2:11-25Peter's letter to early Christians emphasizes that believers are sojourners and exiles in this world, with their true citizenship in heaven. This identity should shape our behavior and attitudes, urging us to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against our souls. Peter calls for spiritual vigilance, reminding us that our desires are not morally neutral and must be controlled. Additionally, he instructs us to maintain good conduct among unbelievers so our lives can serve as a witness to God's glory. Submission to authority, even when challenging, is also a key aspect of living out our faith. By following...
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We look at Jonah running from an omnipresent God and judge his actions. However, how does your life resemble Jonah’s? Do you complain or push back about your life even while saying God is sovereign?
Jonah is selfishly focused on his situation and neglec...
2024-08-2740 min2024-08-1940 min2024-08-1246 min2024-08-0740 min2024-07-2952 min2024-07-2245 minThe First PodcastEpisode 121: Counseling and the Church with Dale TompkinsSend us a textListen as Pastor Jonathan talks with Pastor Dale Tompkins (https://cotw.tv/) about what Biblical Counseling is, and how the church can practice it.
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