Avoiding Complacency | Pastor Chris Chadwick | Joshua 18

Are you struggling with spiritual idleness or feeling stuck in a rut? In this practical message for the new year, Pastor Chris Chadwick turns to Joshua chapter 18 to confront the danger of spiritual complacency. Just as the children of Israel were rebuked for being slack to possess the land God had already given them, we too often settle for comfort in bad situations rather than claiming the victory Christ has provided. Through faithful expositional preaching, discover four crucial realities to help you escape complacency: recognizing that God wants to do something in your life today, the vital need for transparency, the importance of taking action immediately, and understanding that true contentment follows submission. It's time to stop making excuses and start conquering the land God has for you.Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction: The Struggle with Complacency0:03:00 - Defining Complacency: The Danger of Being Over-Satisfied0:06:00 - The True Sin of Sodom and Gomorrah: An Abundance of Idleness0:09:00 - Recognizing the Reality of Spiritual Warfare0:13:00 - Joshua's Rebuke: How Long Will You Be Slack?0:16:00 - God Wants to Do Something in Your Life Today0:20:00 - The Danger of Knowing What to Do but Refusing to Do It0:24:00 - God Has Land for You to Conquer0:25:00 - The Need for Transparency: Satan Loves a Secret0:30:00 - You Can't Get Over What You Don't Let Out0:35:00 - Stop Making Excuses and Get Started Today0:40:00 - Taking the First Step Toward Victory0:45:00 - Contentment Follows Submission to God0:51:00 - Finding Peace in the Midst of Sorrow0:55:00 - Conclusion: Answer the Demon of Complacency with "I Can"Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at:www.canyonridgebaptist.comDid you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us:Call the office at 858-627-9394Shoot us an email at [email protected] us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.comLeave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website:https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/giveIf you're in the San Diego area, please join us for a service. We meet on Sundays at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church.#Complacency #Joshua18 #SpiritualVictory #ChristianLiving #ExpositionalPreaching #SanDiegoChurch #CanyonRidgeBaptist #ChrisChadwick #BiblePreaching #NewYearChallenge