SERIES: Joshua
April-June 2020
06-28-20 WHOLEHEARTED FOLLOWER OF GOD
June 28, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
In today’s message, an 85-year-old man named Caleb steps forward to claim a promise God made to him 45 years ago. God made this promise because Caleb followed God wholeheartedly. We don’t have to be a Bible hero to follow God wholeheartedly. We just learn how to view the world through eyes of faith. We keep on trusting and believing and obeying no matter what happens, and we remember that the God we hold on to is more faithful and powerful than we can understand.
06-21-20 FINAL VICTORY
June 21, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
Israel is now in firm control of the central region of the Promised Land, and in today’s message, they subdue the remaining northern and southern regions. Embedded in the larger story are events that expose valuable spiritual truths. Spiritual victories are won when God sets the stage and people respond in faith and obedience.
05-31-20 The Wages of Sin
May 31, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
We’re about to study one of the most bizarre and sobering stories of the entire Bible- a story that brings home the truth of how deadly even one small sin can be. This story yields 5 important spiritual principles: • God expects full commitment to our relationship with Him • The corporate effects of individual sin • There is more to repentance than an apology • Nothing is hidden from God • The cost of sin Review and Reflection What would God find buried inside our tents? Are there things you are harboring or tolerating or hiding in the secret part of your life? If so, then please let the truths of Achan’s life wake you up to the urgency of doing something about it. Expose it to God, renounce it, and be done with it. God stands ready to help you right now.
05-24-20 The Fall of Jericho
May 24, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
The story of the fall of Jericho is one of the most familiar and best loved stories in the Bible. But within the larger story of the siege of the city, there are actually three more storylines, and all four reveal an aspect of the character of God. There is more to this story than marching around walls and blowing trumpets. God reveals His character is several ways. There are both encouragements and challenges in this story. What is the primary application of today’s lesson in your own personal life?
05-17-20 When Shame Rolls Away
May 17, 2020 • Pastor Chris Weatherly
When Shame Rolls Away The Israelites have experienced years of set back from slavery in Egypt to wandering in the desert. Before they move on to their next step of the journey, God uses the a physical act to remind them that they the nation of Israel is his children. He uses circumcision to remind them of their commitment and in doing so, he rolls away the shame and reproach of the nation of Israel.
05-10-20 How to Cross Your Jordan
May 10, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
It’s finally time for the Israelites to move into the Promised Land. The boundary to the Promised Land is the Jordan River, and when they arrived to cross over, the river was a swollen torrent that was uncrossable. In Joshua 3-4, we can see how God provides away across fast moving water.
05-03-20 Are You Willing?
May 3, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
In Joshua 2, Rahab realizes she is in trouble, because the Israelite army is camped across the river and they are preparing to attack her city. When she discovers she is harboring two Israelite spies, she sees her chance to be rescued. This week, we;ll discuss what lengths Rahab was will to go to be rescued.
04-26-20 Stepping Out on Faith
April 26, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
The book of Joshua begins where Deuteronomy ends, with the nation of Israel poised to cross the Jordan River and take possession of the Promised Land that God had given them. Before the Israelites could cross, God had to appoint Joshua as leader and give Him marching orders for the future. Sometimes God does that in our lives, pushing us forward in our faith. Scripture for study Joshua’s commission and call- Joshua 1:1-9 Discussion Questions 1. Do you think Joshua was surprised when God appointed him to be the next leader? Why or why not? 2. What do you think Joshua might have been most afraid of when God commissioned him? If you were Joshua, what would you have been most afraid of? 3. The Bible said that the Lord spoke to Joshua. If God has spoken to you, what has it sounded like? Did you recognize His voice? How? 4. God reassured Joshua as part of his calling. What kind of reassurance has God given you in your life? 5. God seems to link adherence to the Law with inner peace and success in life. How are those elements linked? 6. God encouraged Joshua not to be discouraged. What in your current circumstances might cause you to be discouraged? Read Joshua 1:5-9 together as a group for encouragement.
04-12-20 Easter Sunday
April 12, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
Imagine the crushing disappointment of the disciples after Jesus’ death. They were in shock, in hiding, fearing for their lives, and having to come to terms with the implosion of their whole world. But hope returned when they saw the empty tomb. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a resurrection of hope!
Join Us Online this Easter
April 9, 2020 • Christ Community Church
See how easy spending your Easter online with us can be! Join us this Sunday, April 12th @ 10:40am on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/aplacetobelongccc for our LIVE STREAM OF our Easter Service! Share and invite your family and friends to join online too!
03-29-20 DEEP PLACES - Test of Faith
March 29, 2020 • Pastor George Gasperson
What if this whole virus thing is more than an inconvenience or a health threat? What if God wanted to use it to help us strengthen our faith? In today’s message, we’ll talk about how Abraham passed a test of faith, and how we can, too.