September 4, 2022 • Pastor Steve Wagner • Joshua 24:14–21
Right before Joshua dies, he invites the Israelites to serve the Lord, knowing they will not be able to. In their pride, the Israelites claim they will be able to serve Him. The next book of the Bible – Judges – tells us otherwise. Humility is the key to spiritual growth. How have we fallen short serving the Lord? Out of His grace, God continually invites us to try serving Him again.
What Lasts
August 28, 2022 • Pastor Steve Wagner • Joshua 23:6–14
As Joshua nears the end of his life, he reflects on how he has been merely a steward of God’s Word and ways. It is God’s Word that lasts. When we get to the end of our lives, will we have spent our lives with an eye toward what lasts?
Practicing Patience
August 21, 2022 • Pastor Steve Wagner • Joshua 14:6–13
As Joshua nears the end of his life, he reflects on how he has been merely a steward of God’s Word and ways. It is God’s Word that lasts. When we get to the end of our lives, will we have spent our lives with an eye toward what lasts?
Knowing Our Place
August 14, 2022 • Pastor Zach McIntosh, Executive Team • Joshua 10:1–14
Though the Israelites win many battles in Joshua, it is ultimately God who gives them the victory. He is powerful not just against enemies, but over all creation. When we face battles we cannot win, who will we entrust ourselves to?
After Bible Class, Concordia's Executive Team does a Q&A with attendees.
The Lies We Tell
July 31, 2022 • Pastor Steve Wagner • Joshua 7:1–11
After the Israelites conquer Jericho, one of them, Achan, steals some of its plunder. God sees what has happened and punishes all of Israel by allowing them to lose their next battle against Ai. The lies we tell always hurt others. We are called to be people of the truth.
A Different Kind of Battle
July 17, 2022 • Pastor Zach McIntosh • Joshua 6:1–5
When Joshua fights the battle of Jericho, before he fights, he waits. He takes six days to march around the city with trumpets. It is only after giving the residents a chance of Jericho to repent does God decide to destroy the city. God was patient with Jericho and He is patient with us. Will we use His patience as an opportunity to repent of sin?
Who Can Serve God?
July 10, 2022 • Pastor TJ Winters • Joshua 2:1–14
As Joshua and the Israelites are preparing to march on Jericho, they send some spies to the city to do some reconnaissance work. A foreigner named Rahab helps them and is blessed for doing so. This reminds us that God’s promises and God’s work are not just for certain people, but for all people.
Passing the Test of the Past
June 26, 2022 • Pastor Paul Horstmeyer • Joshua 1:1–9
The book of Joshua opens with a recap of Israel’s wandering through the wilderness. In this message, we’ll recap the Pentateuch and discover how our past can both warn us and teach us.
