Brave
Push Through Adversity
March 13, 2022 • Mason Adair • Nehemiah 4:1–4, Nehemiah 4:7–8, Nehemiah 6:1–4, Nehemiah 6:8–9, Nehemiah 2:17–20
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.
Rely on God & Not Yourself
February 20, 2022 • Mason Adair • Hebrews 12:5–6, Hebrews 12:10–11, Isaiah 55:8–9, Proverbs 3:5–6, Judges 6—7
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.
Your Past Doesn't Define You
February 13, 2022 • Mason Adair • Romans 8:15–16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Joshua 2:1–21, Hebrews 11:31, Galatians 3:26–29
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.