After the fall of Babylon, God began restoring Judah and Jerusalem. Nehemiah was used by God to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem but it didn't come with out adversity. Nehemiah's story teaches us that courageous people push through adversity and resist the temptation to compromise or quit.
Taking A Stand for God Even When Others Won't
March 6, 2022 • Mason Adair • Jeremiah 29:4–7, Philippians 3:20, Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15–17, Daniel 3:3–30
In Daniel 3, 3 Hebrew exiles in the Babylonian Empire chose to take a stand for God even when others would not. Their faith in the fire was brave and it teaches us something about our own faith. Faith believes God can, expects God will but trusts God when He doesn’t.
Extending Grace in the Face of Injustice
February 27, 2022 • Mason Adair • 2 Kings 5:1–19, James 4:6, Romans 12:19–21
In 2 Kings 5, an unnamed Hebrew girl extended grace in the face of her injustice. Her story shows us that courageous people extend grace even when it's hard.
Gideon teaches us that courageous people rely on God and not themselves. God is not looking for your strength, bravery or abilities; He wants your reliance on Him! This message looks at 2 reasons why you can rely on God.
Do you ever feel like God couldn’t possibly love you? Courageous people forget the past, forgive themselves and begin again. Rahab's story is a story of grace, redemption and new beginnings. This message relates the salvation of Rahab to a Christian's salvation experience.
Faithfulness to God's Word
February 6, 2022 • Mason Adair • Joshua 1:1–9
God called Joshua after Moses' death. Joshua is overwhelmed with the task and responsibility he was given by God. In God's commission to Joshua, God stresses 3 important things. God's words of focus and encouragement helped Joshua to be "strong and courageous" in leading the children of Israel to conquer the Promised Land.
Telling God Yes
January 30, 2022 • Mason Adair • Exodus 3—4
"Yes" was not Moses’ first answer to God. In Exodus 3 & 4, Moses gave God 5 excuses but ultimately told God yes. Courageous people ultimately tell God yes. Why? Because God cannot use your no.
Abraham embraced the unknown. He was able to trust God even when it didn't make sense. This message looks at 3 ways you can embrace the unknown.
Doing What is Right When You’re Alone
January 9, 2022 • Mason Adair • Genesis 6—7
Courageous people do what is right even when they are alone. Despite the strange looks, the laughter and the jokes - Noah did everything exactly as God commanded him… EVEN THOUGH HE WAS ALONE!
