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Victory isn't always the finish line. Sometimes it's the beginning of your greatest battle. In Joshua 24, after crossing the Jordan, watching Jericho fall, and conquering the Promised Land, Joshua gathers Israel one last time, not to prepare them for another war, but to challenge their hearts. Because the greatest fight isn't always the one in front of you; it's the one within you. In this message, we explore how faith slowly drifts through small compromises, why wholehearted devotion matters, how your faith impacts your family and the next generation, and why today's obedience is preparing you for tomorrow's calling. Through the lives of Joshua, Esther, and Mordecai, discover that God isn't just preparing you for victory, He's forging you into someone who can remain faithful long after the battle is over.

The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God and so, in this message, we have the opportunity to examine another life in ourAbundant Lives series. So far we have looked at a king, a judge, two skilled workers, a widow, a prophetess, a tribal leader, a government official, a citizen of Sodom, and more. In Joshua 2, we meet a prostitute, Rahab, who turns out to be one of the Bible's foremost examples of what it means to have faith. Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 12, 2026

Sometimes the deepest wounds come from your own side. In Joshua 22, Israel wins every battle and then almost goes to war with its own brothers over something they heard but never understood. Brad Kirby walks through five safeguards that protect the unity of a family, a friendship, and a church. It is one of the most practical chapters you may have never noticed. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God and so, in this message, we have the opportunity to examine another life in ourAbundant Lives series. So far we have looked at a king, a judge, two skilled workers, a widow, a prophetess, a tribal leader, a government official, a citizen of Sodom, and more. In Joshua 2, we meet a prostitute, Rahab, who turns out to be one of the Bible's foremost examples of what it means to have faith. Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 12, 2026

In Joshua 9, we read how the people of Gibeon tricked Israel into making a truce with them, on the pretense that they were a people from a far away land (though they were, in fact, a nation within the Promised Land). But when Israel realized their mistake, they had to stick to their oath. In today's message, Pastor Phil teaches from this passage that we should always seek the Lord, and that two wrongs don't make a right.

Rahab's story is proof that God can transform any past into a powerful testimony. In Joshua 2, discover how God works before we arrive, how His grace creates a new legacy, and why genuine faith always leads to action. This message will encourage you to trust God's redemption and boldly live out your faith.

You have been researching homeschool curriculum for weeks, filling carts, reading reviews, and asking everyone what they use. What if none of that matters as much as what you do before you ever open a single book?This episode shares 3 simple tips that will make a bigger difference in your homeschool this year than any homeschool curriculum purchase ever could:✅Why your attitude and atmosphere are more important than the curriculum you choose✅How to take a CEO planning date that prepares you for the whole year✅1 tradition that creates lasting memories your kids will still talk about decades from now✅3 questions to ask about each child before buying any homeschool curriculum✅Why knowing your learner always comes before choosing any programJoin the waitlist for the new homeschool support community mentioned in this episode and be first to know when it opens.Resources for You Raising Leaders Not Followers Course waitlistNew homeschool support community waitlistYour Biggest Homeschool Decision This Year Is Not CurriculumRaise your hand if you've already started looking for curriculum. Maybe you've already spent hours reading reviews or filled up an online shopping cart. What if I told you your biggest decision in your homeschool this year is not curriculum? It's the atmosphere and the expectations you create before you ever open a book. Today I'm sharing three simple tips that will make a bigger difference in your homeschool than which curriculum you buy.Tip #1: Prepare Yourself Before You Prepare for SchoolThere are moms like yourself that spend weeks organizing books, labeling bins, printing out schedules — but almost no time preparing themselves. What kind of mom do you want to be this year? Peaceful? Flexible? Intentional? Joyful? You really do need to decide that before you move forward, because when you are ready, your kids will automatically follow along.I want to strongly encourage you to take a CEO homeschool planning date. I used to do this. I still remember one particular planning date — we were living in Idaho, and there was a coffee shop called Bootser's. I went up there for a whole Saturday morning and worked on things to prepare for our homeschool that year.Get somewhere you can be by yourself with a notebook and a calendar. You're not going to plan the whole year — I don't even understand when people say they plan the whole year in a day. What if your child, three weeks in, doesn't understand the Pythagorean theorem and you've got to go back? Plan an overall idea of what you'll cover each month, but the weekly details? Plan one or two weeks at a time. Life happens. My past two weeks, I had no idea I was going to spend two weeks helping my mom recover from surgery. That just wasn't what we expected. But I had the freedom and the blessing to go be there for her.One of the most important things you can do before that planning date is pray. Ask God what He wants you to do, how to plan for this year, what is special about each of your children right now. When mom is prepared emotionally, the whole homeschool changes.Charlotte Mason was having dinner at her home once and asked her guests — what is the most important thing in your home? Someone said bookcases. Someone said the cradle. She said no. Space is the most precious thing, because that will help you clarify your attitude and create a life-giving atmosphere.Mom, a life-giving atmosphere starts with you. For some of you that may mean purging the clutter. Have a garage sale before September. Maybe it means getting rid of some extra activities — even that tournament team your kids are on. You need to look and see what is really life-giving and what will make a lifelong impact on your children.Charlotte Mason said — education is an atmosphere, a discipline of life. And a mother's attitude shapes the home more than the curriculum you choose. She spent enormous time preparing mothers, not just preparing lessons.Tip #2: Create Traditions Your Kids Will RememberAlmost all of you get on social media and take a first-day-of-school photo — and those are cute, I love them too. But I want to challenge you to create at least one tradition that goes deeper than a photo.My mom took each of us four kids out for an individual back-to-school lunch before school started. I still remember sitting in a little restaurant in the mall with the windows open where you could watch people walk by. We'd go buy school supplies after lunch. I do this with my grandkids now — usually Jason's Deli because they can get a free ice cream cone with their meal.But the number one tradition in our home? Ice cream sundaes for breakfast on the first day of school. The first year I did this, my kids came to the table and their eyes got wide as saucers. Hunter, the youngest, as a senior in high school, still expected ice cream sundaes. Last year I started it with my grandkids, and they came downstairs and were thrilled — because they'd heard all about it from their parents.These weren't educational moments. But they are something my children remember. And something my grandkids are already hearing about and looking forward to.Choose one tradition this year — not ten, just one. Maybe it's pancakes shaped like their age. Maybe it's donuts with dad. Maybe it's a special prayer or a family blessing over the children on the first day. Maybe it's a lunch date or buying something new.You see, God knows children remember experiences better than lectures. In Deuteronomy 6, God created annual family traditions around Israel's calendar. In Joshua 4, they built a stone memorial so that when children asked, what do these stones mean, the parents could tell the story of what God had done.I have a memory from 50 years ago — I was in a high school youth group, we went to Colorado, we were studying Joshua, and we each brought back a small stone and built a stone memorial in the churchyard. I don't know if it's still there. But I still have that memory. That's the thing about memories. They come back and jog your mind. What experiences are you giving your children?Tip #3: Don't Choose Curriculum Until You Know Your FamilyMany of you are going backwards. You're choosing the curriculum first and then trying to fit your family into it. Instead of asking what curriculum should I buy, ask these questions first.Who are my children? How do they learn? What season is our family in? What kind of homeschool do I want?If you're homeschooling a six and eight-year-old while a two and four-year-old are running around, that is going to look completely different than when those older ones are teenagers. You need to know your family before you ever start choosing homeschool curriculum.What is your personality? Are you willing to change something if it's not working for your kids? I remember using a particular math program all the way through, but when it came to algebra, it just was not clicking for one of our kids. I changed it and found something that worked. Are you so tied to the choices you already made that you'd fit the child into the curriculum instead of the other way around?What is your family's schedule? Do you have special needs in your family? How big is your house? What is your stress level? Just because your friend loves a curriculum doesn't mean it will be right for your family.Before buying anything, write down these three questions for each of your children. What is one strength of this child? What is one struggle of this child? What do I want this child to love this year? Then buy the curriculum.Maria Montessori developed her educational ideas at the turn of the 20th century by observing children before she ever created any materials. She didn't begin with the curriculum — she began with the child and their needs. Her students became confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners. They had the tools of learning. They could think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly. Great educators always start with the learner, not the program.What You Actually NeedAs I've talked to hundreds of homeschool moms, I've realized something. You don't need another curriculum recommendation. What you need is encouragement. You need a community of other people walking beside you. You need accountability.So instead of asking what should we study, ask — who are we becoming as a family? What atmosphere do I want in our home? What traditions will my kids remember? What actually fits our family — not everyone else's?Those questions will shape your homeschool far more than another curriculum purchase. Moms don't need more curriculum. They need support. You don't need another planner — you need confidence. You don't need more information — you need community.If you'd like to hear first when our new homeschool support community opens — with a special founding member discount — join the waitlist at howtohomeschoolmychild.com/wait. The link is in the show notes wherever you're listening.And if you're watching on YouTube, would you please leave a comment and let me know your biggest takeaway? What is the one thing you're going to implement this week as you plan for your next homeschool year?

No one sets out to waste their life. But over time, it's easy to drift or settle for less than what God has called us to. In Joshua 14, Caleb gives us a picture of what it looks like to stay faithful to God for a lifetime. In this message, Zach Meyer explores four characteristics of enduring faith that will help you follow Jesus with integrity, wholehearted devotion, trust, and zeal through every season of life. In this message, you'll learn: - How to stay faithful to God for a lifetime - Why integrity matters more than talent or potential - How to trust God through seasons of waiting and wilderness - What wholehearted devotion to Jesus really looks like - Why God calls us to finish our lives with zeal, not just wisdom Whether you're just beginning your walk with Christ or have followed him for decades, this message will encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus, stay the course, and build a life that lasts.

We become like whatever we spend our time looking at. In Joshua 21, a chapter that reads like a list of forgotten towns, Josh Fortney shows how God scattered His people across every region so no one would ever be far from teaching, care, and a reminder to look at Him. It's an honest look at who God has already placed in your everyday life, and why God doesn't just rescue us once but chooses to live close. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Hey GF! I'm so excited to bring this message to you today.If you're in a season of transition, it can be very difficult to search for clarity when God is only requiring your trust.In Joshua 3, God instructed Israel to keep their distance from the Ark of the Covenant because they had never traveled that way before. That instruction wasn't just about separation; it was about proximity and perspective of what they couldn't quite see.Sometimes we're standing so close to the promise that we lose sight of what God is actually doing. We overanalyze. We speculate. We inspect every detail and try to micromanage what God is doing, trying to put human logic into a supernatural promise.In today's episode, we're talking about releasing that control, submitting fully to obedience and consecration, and learning to step back so God can lead.God doesn't care about your strategy. He needs your trust. And only faith and obedience will help you successfully crossover. Don't forget to subscribe and share with someone who is in a season of transition. Subscribe for more real conversations on faith, healing and purpose.Stream The GirlFaith Podcast on Spotify below:https://open.spotify.com/show/0ObN1RrW8CnpkfwXtFTOln?si=zb637ILPTAGahL80VyEUAA✨The Girlfriends are growing! ✨To be taken to the Prayer Form, open the Linktree below ⬇️

In Joshua 20, God scattered six cities of refuge across the land so no one would ever be far from mercy. Brad Kirby walks through how those ancient cities point straight to Jesus, the One we run to when sin, shame, or suffering crushes us. It's a message about the legacy we leave: raising a generation whose first instinct is to run to Christ. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

What will your life say when you're gone? In Joshua 4, God instructed His people to take stones from the middle of the Jordan River and build a memorial, not to celebrate themselves, but to remember His faithfulness. In this Father's Day message, Set a Marker, we discover that marked men leave markers. Joshua's life teaches us that God's presence marks us, His faithfulness shapes us, and our obedience creates a path for the next generation. Whether you're a father, mentor, leader, or simply someone trying to follow God faithfully, this message will challenge you to stop living only for today and start building bridges for tomorrow. Your story, your faith, and your obedience may become the very testimony someone else needs to trust God.

Be Strong & Courageous MESSAGE SUMMARY: Be Strong & Courageous (Commencement -- Reformed Episcopal Seminary; Oreland, PA) We have been equipped, as God told Jeremiah in Jeremiah 29:11-12, for God's purposes in our lives: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.". In Joshua 1:9, God commands us to be strong and courageous because He is with us. Also, God gave Joshua truths that would confirm God's support in His command of Joshua: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”. Often the Lord has called or commanded us to do something in His service, but tough decisions for us arise for us when we are not fully committed to obey God; and we fall into disobedience. When we obey God's commands, He steps into lives with support for us to achieve His command. Also, God instructed Joshua, in Joshua 1:6, to be “strong and courageous”: “Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.". We must be “strong and courageous” to do the will of God when we are called. Additionally, God commanded Joshua to be committed to the Word of God. Courage is acting and speaking even though you are afraid. If you follow God's call and seek His will to live and act in His Word, there is no reason to be overcome by fear because “your God is with you wherever you go”. After God's grace through Jesus, God is in us through His gift to us of the Holy Spirit. You get strong by exercising the “muscles” of your faith and commitment to God's will and His word – often pushing your “commitment to God” beyond levels you thought possible. Spiritual strength comes from having God with you and in you.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Jeremiah 29:11-12; Joshua 1:9; Joshua 1:6; Joshua 1:7; James 1:22; Hebrews 10:23; Joshua 1:8: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 28:16-20. Ephesians 6:10-12. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “To Be a Jesus Follower, You Must First Enter the Only Door to God's Kingdom and that Door is Jesus – the Door to Eternal Life”:https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Have you ever felt overlooked, unqualified, or like God could use someone else—but not you? In Joshua 1:5-9, God repeatedly tells Joshua, "Be strong and courageous," not because Joshua was fearless, but because he needed to know that the same God who worked through Moses would also work through him. The same is true for us. Too many people believe the lie that they're unseen, unimportant, or unneeded, but God's promises aren't just for the people we admire—they're for us too. In this message, "What To Do When You Feel Unseen," discover how God's presence silences insecurity and gives ordinary people the courage to step into an extraordinary calling. Your past doesn't disqualify you, your fears don't define you, and if God is with you, you're never unseen.

How should Christians respond to the Government interfering in their freedom to worship?Mike, Debi and Nathan Pearl answer questions sent in from viewers00:00 Start01:12 How should Christians respond to government overreach?10:56 What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit?15:55 How to respond to a messy daughter in-law26:09 Help with a clingy 6 year old43:46 In Joshua 25:15 should 'flood' be translated 'river'?52:56 Challenging the Pre-Trib rapture1:04:43 Why does the bible use 'God' and 'LORD'?1:08:50 How can I find assurance of salvation?

What keeps a person trusting God after decades of waiting? In Joshua 14, Caleb stands as a powerful example of wholehearted devotion to God. While others were paralyzed by their circumstances, Caleb focused on God's promises. Even after 45 years of waiting, he trusted God's Word and was ready to claim the mountain God had promised him.In this message, you'll discover what it means to live with wholehearted faith, why taking God at His Word is essential, and how to trust His promises even when the path is difficult. If you're facing a challenge, waiting on God, or wondering how to keep moving forward in faith, Caleb's story will encourage you to keep trusting God and keep pursuing the life He's called you to live.

In Joshua 11, it is recorded that Joshua and the Israelites destroyed the city of Hazor, burning it to the ground. And according to the Law of Moses, they would have destroyed and burned all the pagan idols, not leaving one untouched. Now, the site of the ancient city has been excavated, and their findings have been remarkable. Amongst the old remains they found idols that had been smashed and clearly burned. It appears this lines up with what is written in the Bible. Join us as we uncover this mystery!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

Detailed Sermon Summary “Standing Where God Made a Way” Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. Part 5 of the “Rooted & Grounded”  Watch the 14 minute video: "The Road to Juneteenth" Pastor Bryan Hudson's sermon, “Standing Where God Made a Way,” connects the biblical account of Israel crossing the Jordan River in Joshua 4 with the historical meaning of Juneteenth. The central message is that believers, families, communities, and nations must remember the places where God brought deliverance, because remembrance preserves gratitude, identity, wisdom, and responsibility. The sermon begins by framing Juneteenth as more than a national holiday. It is presented as a memorial of deliverance and a reminder that God makes a way where there is no way. Dr. Hudson connects Juneteenth to the broader biblical theme of God delivering people from bondage, especially Israel's deliverance from Egypt and later their crossing into the Promised Land. He also references his video, “The Road to Juneteenth,” which traces the journey from emancipation declared to freedom enforced. Joshua 4: Remembering the Crossing The primary Scripture is Joshua 4:1–11, where God commands Joshua to have twelve men, one from each tribe of Israel, take twelve stones from the Jordan River after the people crossed on dry ground. These stones were to be set up as a memorial so that future generations would ask, “What do these stones mean?” The answer would preserve the story of how God cut off the waters of the Jordan and brought His people through. Dr. Hudson explains that this crossing parallels the Red Sea crossing under Moses forty years earlier. In both cases, God removed a barrier that His people could not remove on their own. The Jordan River was not always deep, but it did flood seasonally. God stopped the waters so Israel could cross, then instructed them to take stones from the riverbed—stones that were normally hidden—and make them visible as a testimony. A key insight is that the stones were not objects of worship. They were reminders of the God who acted. The stones pointed beyond themselves to God's power, faithfulness, and deliverance. Juneteenth as a Stone of Remembrance Dr. Hudson then connects Joshua's stones to Juneteenth. Just as Israel needed memorial stones to remember deliverance, African Americans and the nation need Juneteenth as a memorial of freedom delayed, freedom enforced, and freedom remembered. He explains that the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1862 and took effect on January 1, 1863, but freedom was not fully enforced in Texas until June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston and announced General Order No. 3. This shows one of the sermon's major historical lessons: freedom declared is not always freedom practiced. Justice often requires enforcement. Juneteenth, therefore, is not merely a celebration. It is a memorial, an educational moment, and a call to remember both God's deliverance and the human struggle required for justice. Theological Foundation: Human Dignity and the Image of God A major theological point in the sermon is that all people are made in the image and likeness of God. Because of this, no person or group has the right to dominate, dehumanize, enslave, or exploit another. Dr. Hudson emphasizes the importance of saying “enslaved people” rather than simply “slaves.” To call someone a slave can make bondage sound like their identity. But their true identity is that they were human beings made in God's image who were enslaved by others. This point becomes the moral foundation for the sermon's critique of slavery, racism, domination, and exploitation. Slavery was especially evil because it involved humans made in God's image enslaving other humans made in God's image. A Sober View of American History The sermon also calls for honesty about American history. Dr. Hudson says Juneteenth should never have been necessary. If the nation had truly lived up to biblical principles from the beginning, enslaving Africans would never have been tolerated. He notes that the founders debated slavery and compromised in order to form the nation. Some opposed slavery, while others wanted to preserve it because of the economic benefits of free labor. That compromise, he explains, carried a terrible cost and eventually helped lead to the Civil War. Dr. Hudson does not reject love for the nation, but he urges listeners to avoid “rosy narratives” that ignore the blood, suffering, and injustice woven into the nation's history. The proper response is gratitude mixed with sobriety, remembrance, and responsibility. God Still Makes a Way The sermon repeatedly returns to the message that there are always barriers to cross. God parted the Red Sea under Moses. God stopped the Jordan River under Joshua. God made a way for enslaved people through emancipation and enforcement. And God still makes a way for His people today. Dr. Hudson says that today's breakthroughs may not always look as dramatic as the Red Sea or Jordan crossings, but the principle remains the same: when God brings people through obstacles, they should remember, testify, and move forward in faith. Memorials Are Educational Another key theme is that memorials are meant to teach. In Joshua 4, the stones were designed to provoke questions from children. When the children asked what the stones meant, the older generation was responsible to explain God's deliverance. Dr. Hudson applies this to holidays such as Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, Easter, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and others. These are not merely days off or occasions for celebration. They are opportunities to educate, remember sacrifice, and pass meaning to the next generation. He warns that routines, celebrations, and comfort can obscure legacy. People can enjoy the benefits of history without remembering the sacrifice that made those benefits possible. Therefore, remembrance must be intentional. Standing Where God Made a Way The title phrase, “Standing Where God Made a Way,” captures the sermon's central conviction. Dr. Hudson teaches that many of us are living in places of blessing that exist because God worked through previous generations. We are standing on ground made possible by God's intervention, people's prayers, sacrifices, faith, courage, and perseverance. This applies personally, spiritually, historically, and nationally. We stand where parents, grandparents, ancestors, saints, activists, soldiers, and faithful servants endured hardship so future generations could live differently. Twelve Contemporary Stones of Remembrance Near the end, Dr. Hudson gives twelve “stones” that people and families can set up as memorials today. These are practices and places that help preserve memory, identity, and gratitude: Education — learning the truth and teaching it to others. Vicarious living — learning through the lives and experiences of others rather than repeating their mistakes. Identification — seeing oneself connected to faithful and courageous people from the past. Honoring — highly valuing parents, elders, ancestors, and those who made sacrifices. Testimony — telling what God has done personally and collectively. Studying history — learning the real story, not only simplified or sanitized versions. Serving others — turning remembrance into action. Shared experience — building memories and meaning together as families and communities. Museums — places such as Freetown Village that preserve and teach history. Family gatherings — moments that connect generations. Anniversaries — recurring opportunities to remember God's faithfulness. Juneteenth — a national and spiritual stone of remembrance that points to deliverance, justice, and responsibility. These “stones” help people stay rooted. They prevent forgetfulness. They help connect the present generation to legacy and history. Final Exhortation The sermon closes with a call to preserve memories that are worth preserving. Dr. Hudson urges listeners to be intentional with their children, grandchildren, families, and communities. If people do not connect present blessings with past deliverance, they may lose their way in the future. The final prayer thanks God for His goodness, for ancestors and heroes known and unknown, and for the fact that we are standing where God made a way. The prayer also asks God to help His people remember, honor, educate, and never take His blessings—or the people He used—for granted. Core Message The sermon's core message is: God makes a way through impossible barriers, and His people must remember where He brought them from. Memorials—whether stones, holidays, testimonies, museums, family stories, or historical observances like Juneteenth—help us honor God, educate future generations, and move forward without forgetting the sacrifices that made our present blessings possible.

If you had one last chance to speak into the lives of people you love, what would you say? In Joshua 23–24, we hear the final words of a faithful leader—and they're not sentimental, they're urgent. This message unpacks a clear and timeless call: obey God, beware of compromise, remember His faithfulness, and turn back to Him when you've drifted. Because the choices you make today don't just shape your future—they determine whether you walk in the fullness of what God has promised.

In Joshua 24, Joshua challenges God's people to make a clear choice: whom will you serve? After recounting God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history, Joshua calls the nation to wholehearted devotion and unwavering commitment to the Lord.God's goodness, provision, and faithfulness deserve more than occasional acknowledgment, they deserve faithful service. As Joshua declared, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."Listen as we explore what it means to choose God daily, remain faithful in every season, and respond to His grace with wholehearted obedience.

The land got handed out before the war was even over. In Joshua 13 and 14, an old leader stands in front of an unfinished map, and God tells him to start giving the inheritance away anyway. David Leventhal walks through what it means to receive your whole life as a gift instead of a trophy, why the things you leave undone tend to get handed down, and how ordinary obedience becomes worship. It's a reminder that the gift is good, but the Giver is always better. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, we're walking through Joshua 7–9, and honestly, these chapters move through a lot of familiar ground in the life of faith—victory, failure, confusion, and then restoration. Israel comes off the high of Jericho and immediately runs into a hard moment at Ai. Achan's hidden sin brings unexpected defeat, and Joshua is left asking some very real questions about what just happened and why things fell apart so quickly. But the story doesn't stay there. In Joshua 8, God speaks again with those familiar words—"do not be afraid or discouraged"—and brings Israel back into step with Him. What follows is a reset of sorts: obedience, clarity, and a renewed commitment to God's covenant as the people gather between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim to re-center their lives around Him. Then in Joshua 9, the tone shifts again. The Gibeonites show up—not with weapons, but with a story and a plan. They deceive Israel into making a covenant, and suddenly Joshua is dealing with the fallout of a decision made without asking God first. It's messy, complicated, and honestly very human. And through all of it, one theme keeps surfacing: God is still leading. Even when His people stumble, miss things, or get it wrong, He keeps working with them and moving His promises forward. So if you've ever wondered what faith looks like in the middle of failure, confusion, or second chances—this section of Joshua has a lot to say. Oh, my OOBTers, please don't miss this one—I promise you're going to want to hear it! For the full episode show notes, please go to https://mfahring.com/joshua-7-9/

God's faithfulness isn't occasional—it's constant. In Joshua 20–21, we see that every promise God made to His people came to pass. Through cities of refuge, provision for the Levites, and fulfilled promises, God demonstrates His care, protection, and provision. Listen as we explore how the same faithful God continues to provide for His people today.

God doesn't make empty promises. But what happens when the battle is long and the opposition looks overwhelming? In Joshua 11–12, Brad Kirby walks through the final stages of Israel's conquest: an army gathered like sand on a seashore, a campaign that stretched on far longer than expected, and a list of thirty-one victories that doubles as a testimony of God's faithfulness. Whether you're fighting something that feels bigger than you or you just need to remember how many times God has already come through, this message is for you.   Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Joshua 13 Think about what is important or precious to you. Maybe you think of your family, or a prized possession. But do you know that those things can be taken away? In Joshua 13 we see the children of Israel receive their inheritance. But what was their inheritance pointing toward? And what did it tell them about God? We consider those questions and more this week as Pastor Sam continues his study in Joshua.

God's promises are easy to celebrate when we see them fulfilled, but they are often hardest to trust while we're waiting for them. In Joshua 11, Pastor Jon reminds us that God always does what He says He will do. As Israel finally steps into the Promised Land after generations of waiting, we see that God's faithfulness gives us confidence to follow His plan, purpose to participate in His work, and peace as we trust His timing. Because God keeps His promises, we can take our next step in obedience knowing that He has already gone before us.

In Joshua 14:6-15:19, Caleb steps forward as an old man still trusting an old promise. This sermon points us to wholehearted faith, the Lord's keeping power, and the greater inheritance secured for us in Jesus Christ.

There are moments in life when we've prayed, weighed the options, and sought wisdom — and still have to make a decision without knowing how it all turns out. In Joshua 3, the Israelites find themselves at the Jordan River at flood stage. God doesn't part the water first. He asks them to step in. In this message, we look at what it means to follow a God who goes before us into unknown territory, how preparation and consecration shape

Today's readings.. (Joshua 14), (Isaiah 19), (Titus 1,2,3)In Joshua ch. 14 today we read of the blessings received by a man who “wholly followed the LORD.”  Caleb was the other man, who with Joshua, spied out the land and brought back an optimistic report; this was after the people had miraculously escaped from Egypt, been fed in the wilderness, built the tabernacle and received the law. Surely the whole nation had evidence on which to base their faith – and today, God's book is available for all to read and provides much evidence to build up our faith.Caleb is now aged 85 and seeks his promised reward. We read his testimony to Joshua of the time “when Moses … sent me … to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart” [v.7] His was a good positive report, spoken in faith.  Sadly, he adds, “my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed the LORD” [v.8] A prophecy about Egypt features in our Isaiah chapter 19 – and today the Coptic Christians in their midst are an unhappy and somewhat persecuted minority. Verse 17 came remarkably true after Israel was re-established in 1947/48.  We read, “In that day the Egyptians will be like women and tremble with fear before the hand that the LORD of hosts shakes over them.  The land of Judah will become a terror to the Egyptians …” [v.16,17]  This never happened in history – until then!  But then Isaiah is caused to look further into the future to the time when “the LORD will make himself known to the Egyptians, and the Egyptians will know the LORD in that day and worship …” [v.21]  In that day all the world will become dramatically aware there is a Creator – and a divine law to be obeyed (see Isaiah 2 v.2,3)Let us “wholly follow the LORD” now, for, said Jesus, “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” [John 20 v.29].  Caleb saw – yet in seeing he was aware of all the difficulties, but he “wholly followed the LORD”.  We see the unfolding fulfilment of prophecy, especially with Israel, as an aid to strengthening our faith; may we be able to say in that day, “yet I wholly followed the LORD”

In Joshua 10, five defeated kings are hiding in a cave while Joshua tells his army to keep moving. In this message, Brad Kirby unpacks what God calls His people to do with a victory He's already secured: not coast, not strive, but move forward in courageous, full obedience — and then return to rest in the One who won it. Whether apathy or anxious striving has a grip on you, this message has something to say.   Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

In Joshua 13:1-14:5, God reminds Joshua that there is still more land to receive. This sermon points us to God's faithfulness, our need to trust His promises, and the better inheritance secured for us in Jesus Christ.

Sometimes the most dangerous decision is the one that feels completely reasonable. Five armies are closing in, and God is about to do something the Bible says had never happened before and has never happened since. In Joshua 10:1-15, David Leventhal shows us that God does not wait for our circumstances to be clean before He shows up. He works in the middle of chaotic, compromised, trainwreck situations, and He fights for His people even when they helped create the mess they are in. Whether you are exhausted from marching on your own or you are ready to hear that the decisive work in your battles belongs to the Lord, this message is worth your time. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

You don't have to earn what God has already given—but you do have to receive it. In Joshua 13–19, Israel finally steps into the land they fought for… yet many never fully possess what was theirs. The same is true today. God has given you a specific “lot”—a life, a place, and a purpose. Will you step into it, or settle for less? Don't live like a spiritual beggar when you've been given a rich inheritance.

Sometimes the most dangerous decision is the one that feels completely reasonable. In Joshua 9, Israel gets deceived and not because they stopped caring about God. They asked questions. They looked at the evidence. They did their due diligence. They just never asked God. Brad Kirby unpacks this ancient story and shows how spiritual carelessness rarely looks like rebellion. It looks like a practical decision made without prayer. Four lessons for anyone who wants to stop trusting only what they can see and start seeking the God who sees everything. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

New seasons will come.
Unexpected transitions are inevitable.The question is, will fear keep you stuck or will faith move you forward?In Joshua 1, we see what happens when someone chooses courage and obedience even when the assignment feels bigger than them.God reminded Joshua that the promise still stood.
The mountain was still his.
The land was already prepared.But the promise required faith, strength, and trust in God's direction. “Be strong and courageous” was not just encouragement. It was instruction. Because when God calls you forward, He also promises to be with you every step of the way.Stay rooted in God's Word.
Stay obedient in the process.
And trust that the same God who made the promise will give you the strength to possess it.

New seasons will come.
Unexpected transitions are inevitable.The question is, will fear keep you stuck or will faith move you forward?In Joshua 1, we see what happens when someone chooses courage and obedience even when the assignment feels bigger than them.God reminded Joshua that the promise still stood.
The mountain was still his.
The land was already prepared.But the promise required faith, strength, and trust in God's direction. “Be strong and courageous” was not just encouragement. It was instruction. Because when God calls you forward, He also promises to be with you every step of the way.Stay rooted in God's Word.
Stay obedient in the process.
And trust that the same God who made the promise will give you the strength to possess it.

You don't have to learn everything the hard way. In Joshua 11–12, Israel faces overwhelming opposition but walks into victory by trusting God, not giving in to fear, and dealing decisively with what stood in their way. In this message, we explore three powerful lessons that can spare you unnecessary pain and spiritual setback: Don't give in to fear Don't put your trust in anything other than God Don't let “giants” remain in your life The life God has promised is on the other side of these decisions.

Right in the middle of a military campaign, Joshua stops everything for a worship ceremony. It sounds like terrible timing. It is actually the whole point. In Joshua 8:30–35, Brad Kirby unpacks one of the most unexpected moments in the book of Joshua and shows why Israel's pause between two mountains has everything to say about how any of us sustain real victory in life. This message traces three movements: resting in God's grace, returning to God's Word, and walking in covenant obedience. If you have ever tried to sustain the Christian life on sheer willpower, this one is for you. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

In Joshua 11, God speaks courage, calls His people to obey, and points us to Jesus, the greater Joshua, who wins the rest our souls need.

In Joshua 4, we see God call His people to build memorial stones so the next generation would never forget His faithfulness. Pastor Chris explores the power of remembering what God has done and how He patiently forms leaders for His glory—not their own.

You can't undo a bad decision. But you can find out what God does with the people who make them. In Joshua 8, after a humiliating defeat and the painful exposure of sin in the camp, Israel gets another shot at the city of Ai. This time everything changes. Joshua seeks God's instruction, the whole army follows His plan, and the victory is total. Josh Fortney walks through what it looks like to move from presumption to genuine dependence, and what happens when we actually trust that God's way is better than our own. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Transitions are a part of every season of life—and even good transitions often begin with loss. In Joshua 1, verses 1–9, God speaks to Joshua and reminds His people that while one season may be ending, God's purpose is still moving forward.Some of life's hardest changes are not detours or distractions, but a divine strategy God uses to move us toward the next level of growth, faith, and purpose. God never ends a season for His people without beginning something new and meaningful ahead.This message explores how God prepares us to move faithfully through seasons of change by developing three important dispositions:Versatility — adapting when God shifts our seasonTrust — believing God is faithful even when the future feels uncertainCourage — stepping forward confidently because God goes with usNo matter what season you may be leaving behind, God is still present, purposeful, and leading you onward. Let's listen in.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• Henry Cloud “Necessary Endings”• Download the free study guide, complete transcript, and show notes here.• Scripture References: Joshua 1, verses 1-9; Numbers 20; Genesis 12; Deuteronomy 31; Hebrews 13, verse 5• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantchurchwv.com

In Joshua 14, we read of Caleb's faith in God during Israel's 40 years in the wilderness. This chapter reminds us that God's nearness produces life-long faithfulness, sustained strength, and lasting impact. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser unpacks this topic in our continuing series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near." 

Today's Promise: Joshua 21:45 In a world full of broken promises, God's promises always come true. In Joshua 21:45, a powerful promise is tucked into an ordinary passage that reveals God's extraordinary faithfulness. Not one of His promises failed then, and not one will fail now.   You will be encouraged as you see that every promise God makes is rooted in His goodness and carried out by His perfect timing. Even when fulfillment feels delayed, God is actively working to bring His word to pass in your life. God has not changed since the days of Joshua. He is still the promise-keeping God.   If you are holding onto a promise today, this episode will strengthen your faith and renew your hope. God has not forgotten you. He is still the promise-keeping God. What He has spoken, He will accomplish.

In Deuteronomy, we see Israel move from faith to fear. In Joshua, we find four truths that allow us to move from fear to faith as we trust God with our tomorrow. Join us as Pastor Phil teaches on this topic in our continuing series, “One Story: The God Who Draws Near.”

Faith is not a response to what we see; it is a decision we make before we see anything at all. Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see, and that without it, it is impossible to please God. From the Red Sea to the walls of Jericho, Scripture shows us a consistent pattern: God calls His people to move before the miracle happens. When fear rises, it speaks loudly and convincingly, tempting us to retreat to what is familiar. But faith calls us forward. In Exodus 14, God did not remove the obstacle before Israel moved; He redefined it. The sea was not a barrier; it became the pathway. In Joshua 6, the walls did not fall before obedience; they fell after consistent, faithful steps. This message reminds us that obedience comes before the outcome, and breakthrough often comes after perseverance. Faith is not a formula to control results; it is trust in a God who is still working, even when the outcome looks different from what we imagined.

Throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God moves powerfully, and His people forget. It's not usually rebellion that derails us—it's forgetfulness. In Joshua 4, God commands His people to build a memorial, not for His sake, but for theirs. Because He knows that what we remember shapes how we live. In this week's message, Pastor Brandon reminds us that God's past faithfulness is meant to fuel present courage. When we intentionally remember what God has done, we'll find the faith to step boldly into what He's calling us to do next.

Most of us want to see results before we trust. God asks for trust before we see results. In Joshua 6, Israel faces the walls of Jericho, and God's strategy is to march in silence for seven days. Brad Kirby opens CityBridge's new Joshua: Mission series by tracing the three-part pattern at the heart of this chapter: God speaks His promises before anything visibly changes, His people walk in faithful obedience, and God wins a victory that leaves no question about who gets the credit. If you're in a season of faithful, unglamorous obedience with nothing to show for it yet, this message will anchor you. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether violence is immoral or amoral, whether God acts or endorses violence, and how we are supposed to act in light of these things. Questions Covered in This Episode: Does God endorse violence? In Joshua and judges it seems like God is endorsing violence; is that accurate? Where does the Bible talk about violence? Is violence immoral or amoral? Should the modern-day church then perceive itself to be a weapon of violence? Should we think in violent terms as it relates to those who oppose the Lord? How do you deal with wrong motivations? Helpful Definitions: Violence: Physical action against another person that seeks to either restrain or rebuff, and may or may not cause bodily harm. Hamas (חָמָס): Hebrew for violence Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Psalm 11:5, Genesis 6, James 4:6, Psalm 58, Psalm 3, Isaiah 53, Romans 13, Revelation “The Peaceable Kingdom: A Primer in Christian Ethics” by Stanley Hauerwas “Why I'm Not a Pacifist” by C.S. Lewis Deep Discipleship Curriculum Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.