Courage In Crisis

The Winning Formula

October 13, 2024 • John Scally • Joshua 11:16–23, James 4:13–17, Deuteronomy 6:4–5, Joshua 24:1–15, Philippians 4:6–8

When we experience some form of success, it is easy to “forget” God. We start reading our own “press clippings,” and we think that we’ve done something special, when in fact, it was God who did it through us! One of the most important principles to live by is dependence on God. We are incapable of spiritual success without him.

Consulting God Every Single Time

October 6, 2024 • John Scally • Joshua 10:1–15, Deuteronomy 20:10–18, Matthew 4:1–10, Romans 12:1–2, Joshua 9

When life is good, it becomes increasingly easier to ignore God. There is money in the bank. Our kids are achieving in school. Our spouse is happy with us. Life is good, and we don’t need God! Now, we would never say that; it’s just that we start behaving this way. This is the exact trap that Joshua and the leaders of Israel fell into…headfirst!

When People Let You Down

September 29, 2024 • John Scally • Joshua 7:1–5, 1 Corinthians 10:12–13, Psalm 32:1–5, Joshua 8

We must remember that we do not make decisions in a “bubble.” Lives all around us are affected by our daily decisions. We also need to remember that people are going to let us down as we are leading them. Remember, our strength is not in our abilities but in the Lord Most High! People will let you down. It will hurt you. It will hurt others. When this happens, stay focused and keep leading the “team!”

Preparing To Succeed

September 22, 2024 • John Scally • Psalm 24:3–6, Joshua 3:6–17, Hebrews 12:1–2, Joshua 2:8–13, Psalm 66:16–20

Ultimately, our success comes from the Lord. Rely on his strength, not your own. Remember his past goodness, and you will stay grounded in humility for ongoing spiritual success. Be willing to obey God even when it may seem senseless. What’s your mindset like? How you answer that question will determine your leadership ceiling!

Be Strong And Courageous

September 15, 2024 • John Scally • Deuteronomy 31, Exodus 3, Exodus 20:1–3, Deuteronomy 32:1–43, Joshua 1:6–9

In a culture that is always “countering Christianity,” are you grounded in what you know and believe? In a church world that is filled with impressionable youth, are you demonstrating “courage in crisis” trading comfort for commitment? Joshua had some experience, but he wasn’t fully experienced. Joshua had some influence, but he wasn’t a leader of this magnitude before now. We need to realize that every great leader had a beginning; he was given the opportunity to lead! Remember that reality when you hesitate to trust someone when the only thing that they lack is experience. It was Joshua’s time! Is it your time to lead?

Taught To Caught

September 8, 2024 • John Scally • John 13:1–17, Numbers 10:11–36, Numbers 27:12–23, Mark 9:38–41

When it came time for Moses to pass on his “leadership mantel,” it was Joshua who God choose to succeed him. Why? Because Joshua had become a principled man of courage. How are you developing as a courageous leader? When the “moment of truth” comes, will you be ready? As time goes by, new leaders for the church are needed! Will you be ready to answer the call for the Gospel’s sake?

Emmanuel Church

Leadership of Joshua