Joshua

Devotional Summaries

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Many people read the Bible but forget what they studied moments later due to a tragic misstep. If you want retention from your devotional practices, you must learn the art of summarizing what you learn so you can remember and share it with others.

As for Me and My House

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It was a great privilege to serve the people of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Laurens, SC.  I preached for the DNOW and then the Sunday morning services. This sermon, “As for Me and My House,” was from Joshua 24 on family discipleship. Travis Agnew from Northside Bapt. Church from Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church on Vimeo.  

Choose Today Whom You Will Serve

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Joshua 24:14 “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness.  Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.  15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond …

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Digging Up Buried Sin

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The story of Achan in Joshua 7 reveals a sobering picture of how one man’s sin can affect those around him. Joshua leads the people to invade the city of Ai fresh after the victory of Jericho.  Without consulting God concerning the plan of attack, the people pridefully devise a strategy.  After being defeated, God reveals that there is sin …

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Let the Walls Come Down

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Joshua and Jericho is a familiar story, but there is so much gospel goodness in this story! Joshua had to trust God’s unusual plan for salvation.  The people had to trust the leader and all act in faith towards God’s plan.  The victory came only in a way that God could get the credit. Among the story, there is a …

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Expect God to Move

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God had brought the people to the edge of the Promised Land.  He moved Joshua into a position of leadership after Moses died.  They were preparing to take the land, but God had to prepare them first. In Joshua 3-4, God shows some important elements concerning expecting God to move. They had to cross the Jordan river to get to …

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As for Me and My House

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I preached “As for Me and My House” on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at North Side Baptist Church.  It served as at the kickoff to the Gathering 2015. In this sermon, I addressed the need to expect not the culture to change but for believers to stand fast within the culture.  Regardless of what our society believes or how they …

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As for Me and My House

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The Gathering 2015 is officially underway!  Even with some unique weather conditions, we had an incredible morning!  Flash floods couldn’t stop God from speaking to us today. Here is how the service went down: Love Come Down – North Point Music From the Day – I Am They Announcements and Prayer Time 10,000 Reasons – Rend Collective Message – As …

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As for Me and My House

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Moses had led God’s people out of slavery in Egypt.  Due to some disobedience on his behalf, he could not lead Israel into the Promised Land after shepherding these obstinate people in the wilderness for 40 years.  Moses died on the border being able to see in the distance the goal for which he had been striving. After Moses’ farewell …

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Storytellers: “My Portion”

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Wednesday evening, area groups are gathering together for United Youth Worship at North Side.  Details here.

I’m honored to be a part of a collective of worship leaders leading that night.  Very, very excited about our time together.  Leading up to it, Ben and I talked about working on a worship song unique for the event.

In my Bible study, I was recently impacted yet again by the portion of the Levites.  As land was being distributed to the tribes of Israel, the priestly Levites were denied the right to land.  Before you think they got gipped, look at what they got:

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Make Up Your Mind

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Joshua was used by God to bring God’s people out of the wilderness into their own land. Once the Israelites had procured the Promised Land, Joshua delivers a final word of instruction. In light of all that Israel has experienced, Joshua challenged Israel to determine if they would follow Yahweh exclusively (Josh 24:14-15).

At this pivotal moment in their history, Joshua decided to lead the nation no longer as a fearless commander facing Israel’s international problems but as a bold preacher combating Israel’s spiritual problems. Before he presented the ultimatum, Joshua appealed to God’s work in the past among the Israelites. As Joshua relived Israel’s history (Josh 24:3-13), he quoted Yahweh’s voice and reminded the people that every victorious battle was due to Yahweh’s intervention and not the Israelites’ strength.

In Joshua 24:14-28, we see one of the greatest moments of drawing the line in the sand and demanding people to choose a side..

Just like the Israelites, it is time for us to make up our minds. Will we serve God, or will we serve some other god that has secured our attention?

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A Prayer for Downtrodden Fathers

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As I have been working on the Courageous material, I have really developed a burden for fathers who have messed up or are messing up.  I want them to finish strong so badly.  For whatever reason, I woke up with fathers on my heart.  You reading this might be the reason I penned this prayer below.  If you want to …

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