January 25, 2026

Series: Strong and Courageous

Sermon: The God of Miracles

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15

“On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a human being. Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.”

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INTRODUCTION: Without faith it's impossible to please God!

Three Miracle Steps:

Ask...

Ask and it will be given to you. (Matthew 7:7 NIV)

Believe...

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Receive...

For everyone who asks receives. (Matthew 7:8)

CONCLUSION: Together, let's believe for BIG things from God in 2026!

January 18, 2026

Series: Strong and Courageous

Sermon: Prepared and Positioned!

Scripture: Joshua 3:5;17

“And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.””

Joshua 3:5 NKJV

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“The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground.”

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: In life, there is always preparation before possession.

Prepared...

“And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.””

Joshua 3:5 NKJV

Positioned...

“Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and pass on ahead of the people.” So they took it up and went ahead of them.”

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭3‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: When we are prepared and positioned we see God's provision.

“The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground.”

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

January 11, 2026

Series: Strong and Courageous

Sermon: Can a Man Still Be Brave if He's Afraid?

Scripture: Joshua 1:9; Psalm 56:3-4

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.””

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭56‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: Many people rave but few are brave!

How to culitvate bravery:

1. Remember Past Victories...

“The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.””

‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭17‬:‭37‬ ‭NIV‬‬

2. Embrace Community...

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

3. Step Out in Faith...

“Every place where you set your foot will be yours: Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Mediterranean Sea.”

‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭11‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

4. Trust in God's Promises...

“I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.”

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

CONCLUSION: Only the BRAVE possess the promises of God!

January 4, 2026

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Series: Strong and Courageous

Series Scripture: Joshua 1:5

“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Sermon: Moving Forward

Scripture: Joshua 1:6 NIV

‭‭“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.”

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: As we move forward in 2026 we have the promise of God's presence!

Moving forward will require us to:

Be Strong...

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Be Courageous...

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: We will obtain the promises of God because God's presence is with us!

December 28, 2025

Sermon: Finishing Well
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: Together... It's a beautiful word!

Acts 2:44: “All the believers were together and had everything in common.”
his illustrates the unity and shared life of the early church.
Romans 12:5: “So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

Reflect on Your Journey

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

1. Look Back to Learn
2. Let Go of the Past
3. Set New Goals

Recommit to God's Purpose

““Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭13‬:‭36‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

1. Evaluate Your Commitments
2. Reignite Your Passion
3. Press On with Determination

Conclusion: Today, is a day of reflection and recommitment.

Christmas Eve December 24, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Sermon: The Gift of God

“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: God is the greatest gift giver!

God's GIft of Salvation:

“She (Mary) will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

God's Gift of Presence

““The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

CONCLUSION: For God so loved the world that he gave... (John 3:16)

December 21, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Series Scripture:‭‭ Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”

‬‬Sermon: The Light of Love

Scripture: ‭‭‭‭Matthew 1:18-21

“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.””

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INTRODUCTION: God is love and we must let his love shine brightly through us!

Love Revealed

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

-Matthew 1:20

Love Demonstrated

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus...

-Matthew 1:21a

Love Saves

He will save his people from their sins.

-Matthew 1:21b

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

-‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Conclusion: Let LOVE shine brighter than your Christmas tree this season!

December 14, 2025

Series: Light Your World

Sermon: The Light of Joy

Scripture:‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

Introduction: Joy to the World!

Joy's Source...

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people.

-Luke 2:10

Joy's Sound...

a. Shout

“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

-Psalm 100:1 NKJV

b. Praise

Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100‬:‭2 NKJV‬‬

c. Laughter & Happiness

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

-Proverbs 17:22 NASB

d. Celebration of Salvation

With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”

-Isaiah 12:3 NIV

Conclusion: Joy is contagious! Light your world with joy!