Thrive in the Decline with Pastor Josh Cougle

The Myth of Immunity - Week 3

This sermon explores Daniel 3: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow to a massive Babylonian idol, facing death in a blazing furnace. They declare faith in God’s power—even if He doesn’t save them. Unharmed and joined by a fourth figure in the fire, their stand glorifies God. Encouragement to stand firm against cultural pressure, trusting God’s presence in every trial.

The Myth of Immunity - Week 2

Discover how Daniel's quiet resolve in a hostile empire mirrors battles parents face today raising kids in a culture that wants to redefine everything. What happens when faithfulness meets pressure? God provides a way out... and sometimes extraordinary favor follows. If you've ever felt the pull to blend in or watched faith erode under subtle influences, this look at Daniel's stand will challenge and encourage you.

The Myth of Immunity - Week 1

This sermon examines global Christian persecution, citing killings in Nigeria and Syria, imprisonment in North Korea, mob violence in India, and attacks in the DRC and elsewhere. It discusses rising cultural and legal pressures on Christians in America, then examines 2 Timothy 3:12 and Matthew 5:10-12 to show that godly living brings persecution, yet promises eternal blessing, faith purification, and Gospel growth through trials.

Faith Fight: The Book of Jude - Week 3

In this final message from the book of Jude, believers are urged to contend for the unchanging faith amid false teachers who twist grace into license for sin. Instead of crusades or purges, Jude calls us to build ourselves up, pray in the Spirit, show mercy to doubters, rescue the endangered with caution, and trust God’s keeping power to present us blameless.

Faith Fight: The Book of Jude - Week 2

Remember the iconic Holy Grail scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where the villain chooses poorly and perishes. In a similar way, the Book of Jude warns against false teachers who promise spiritual flash but deliver emptiness. Contend for the humble, true gospel, test influences by Scripture, and bear real fruit. Choose wisely.