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Courageous Christianity – Home by Promise

As our Courageous Christianity series comes to a close, we arrive at Joshua’s final words to the people of Israel. Looking back over God’s unwavering faithfulness, Joshua issues a timeless challenge: “Choose this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24) In this message from Joshua 24, we discover that the Christian life begins, continues, and ends by God’s grace. Joshua reminds Israel that it was God who called, rescued, sustained, and established His people, not because of their strength, but because of His covenant faithfulness. Their response, and ours, is wholehearted worship and steadfast commitment to the Lord. Join us as we explore how God’s grace initiates our salvation, empowers our obedience, and faithfully carries us home. Whether you’re facing challenges in your faith, marriage, family, or daily walk with Christ, this passage reminds us that the God who calls His people is the God who will complete His work in them.

Courageous Christianity – Courageous to the End

How do we face the reality of death without fear? In Part 9 of our Courageous Christianity series, “Courageous to the End,” we journey through Joshua 23 as Joshua delivers his final words to Israel after a lifetime of God’s faithfulness. As Joshua looks back on God’s promises and ahead to the end of his life, he calls God’s people to remember the Lord’s faithfulness, remain steadfast in obedience, and cling to the One who never fails. This message challenges us to see our lives as part of God’s eternal story and to live for what truly lasts. Most importantly, Joshua’s farewell points us to Jesus Christ, the greater Joshua, who faced death on our behalf, conquered the grave, and gives His people the courage to face both life and death with unwavering hope. Whether you’re wrestling with uncertainty, grieving loss, or simply seeking to live with greater purpose, this message offers biblical encouragement to stand firm, trust God’s promises, and remain faithful to the very end.

Courageous Christianity - Courageous Endurance

What keeps us going when we are exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready to give up? In Part 10 of our Courageous Christianity series, “Courageous Endurance,” we turn to Joshua 10:1–15 and one of the most remarkable accounts in Scripture, the day the sun stood still. As Joshua and Israel face overwhelming opposition, crushing responsibility, and physical exhaustion, God demonstrates His faithfulness in a powerful way. This message explores how believers can endure through seasons of fatigue, discover clarity in the midst of hardship, and find strength in the God who fights for His people. Together, we’ll consider the circumstances that often lead to burnout, the importance of remembering our God-given purpose, and the hope found in Jesus Christ—the greater Champion who endured the cross and now intercedes for His people. If you’re feeling weary, discouraged, or stretched beyond your limits, this message offers biblical encouragement and a reminder that our endurance is ultimately sustained not by our own strength, but by the Lord who is with us wherever we go.

Courageous Christianity – Courageous Discernment

How do we faithfully navigate relationships, conflicts, and difficult people without losing our integrity? In Part 9 of our Courageous Christianity series, “Courageous Discernment,” we explore Joshua 9:1–27 and Israel’s encounter with the Gibeonites, a story of deception, discernment, and God’s faithfulness. This message examines what it means to engage others with courageous curiosity, courageous character, and a willingness to bear a courageous cost. Even when motives are unclear, trust is broken, or relationships become difficult, God calls His people to seek His wisdom, reflect His character, and respond in ways that honor Him. Most importantly, this passage points us to Jesus Christ, the greater Joshua, who bore the ultimate cost to bring sinners into God’s covenant family. Discover how the gospel equips us to walk in discernment, courage, and grace as we encounter the people God places in our path. Join us as we learn how courageous discernment can transform the way we relate to others and deepen our trust in the Lord.

Courageous Christianity - Courage Against Sin

Part 7 of our 12-part series, Courageous Christianity, takes us to Joshua 7:1–26 in a message titled: “Courage Against Sin." In the aftermath of Israel’s victory at Jericho, a hidden sin in the camp brings devastating defeat and reveals a sobering truth: the greatest battle God’s people face is not merely against enemies around them, but against sin within. Through the story of Achan, Joshua 7 confronts us with the seriousness of sin and the holiness of God. This message explores how sin seeks to hide itself, how it corrupts and affects more than just the individual, and how its ultimate end is death. We are challenged to see sin the way God sees it, to courageously bring it into the light through confession and repentance, and to deal with it seriously rather than allowing it to remain hidden and destructive. But Joshua 7 does not leave us in despair. It points us to the greater hope found in Jesus Christ — the One who was exposed so that we could be covered in righteousness, expelled so that we could be welcomed into God’s presence, and who dealt with sin once and for all through His death and resurrection. Join us as we learn what it means to face sin with honesty, practice courageous repentance, and rest in the grace and victory of the One who makes us righteous before God.