The Living Word Podcast

This week we welcomed a Guest Speak - Ryan Rought of TACTICA Ministries Global.Acts 14:21-23 Engage, Establish, Equip, Empower, Entrust

This Sunday in our Moving Forward series, we will explore Joshua 10 and discover what happens when God's people trust Him in the middle of overwhelming battles. From hailstones falling from heaven to the sun standing still, this chapter reminds us that victory does not come through our strength but through God's power. Join us as we learn that God honors His promises, fights battles we cannot win on our own, and gives victory to those who keep moving forward in faith. 

This Sunday in our Moving Forward series, we will walk through Joshua 9 and discover how easy it is to make decisions based on appearances instead of God’s direction. Israel’s greatest mistake was not weakness, but prayerlessness. Join us as we learn how discernment, dependence on God, and His grace protect us from compromise and remind us that even our failures are not bigger than His mercy.

We continue our “Moving Forward” series in Joshua with a powerful message from Joshua 8 called “Help… I’ve Fallen!” Together we will discover how God restores fallen people, gives victory through obedience, and calls us to remember His faithfulness. As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend and share in communion, we will reflect on the cost of freedom—both the earthly freedom purchased through sacrifice and the eternal freedom purchased through Jesus Christ on the cross. Join us as we remember, worship, and celebrate God’s restoring grace.

We all face barriers in life—fear, uncertainty, transitions, struggles, and seasons we have never walked through before. In Joshua 3, Israel stood at the edge of the flooded Jordan River with the Promised Land ahead of them, but the miracle did not happen until they stepped forward in faith. Join us this Sunday as we discover four powerful truths about overcoming barriers, trusting God in uncertain seasons, and learning that sometimes the miracle begins with “wet feet.” 

Life changes quickly. Seasons shift, leadership changes, and the future can feel uncertain. In Joshua 1, Israel faced a brand-new season after the death of Moses, but God reminded them that while many things change, the most important things never do. God’s Word remained, God’s power remained, and God’s presence remained. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to move forward with courage and confidence when life shifts beneath our feet. 

We continue our “Moving Forward” series in Joshua by looking at one of the most sobering chapters in the book — Joshua 7. After the victory at Jericho came unexpected defeat at Ai, all because of hidden sin in the camp. This message reminds us that sin is never small, disobedience always carries consequences, and spiritual compromise will eventually affect every area of life. But through confession, repentance, and the grace of Jesus Christ, restoration and victory are possible. Join us as we learn that true spiritual breakthrough begins when we honestly deal with sin before God.

We continue our journey through the life of Joshua with a message from Numbers 13 titled “So Close And Yet So Far Away!” At Kadesh-Barnea, Israel stood on the edge of the Promised Land with God’s promises right in front of them—but fear and unbelief kept them from moving forward. This message will challenge us to examine what we are magnifying in our lives: our obstacles or our God. Join us as we learn how faith moves forward in obedience while unbelief keeps us wandering. 

What kind of faith are we passing on to the next generation? In 2 Timothy 1:5, we see how the sincere faith of Lois and Eunice shaped Timothy into a man of God. This message explores how a godly legacy begins with real faith, is built through the Word, and can thrive even in imperfect circumstances. You do not need a perfect home or a perfect past to make an eternal impact. What is lived out daily in your home will shape what is believed in the next generation. Join us as we are challenged to pursue authentic faith and intentionally invest in those coming behind us.

We all face moments in life that feel impossible—situations we can’t fix, burdens we can’t carry, and obstacles that seem immovable. In Joshua 6, Israel stood before the fortified city of Jericho with no logical way forward. Yet God showed them that victory doesn’t come through human strength, but through faith-filled obedience. This message reminds us that God is bigger than any wall we face, that obedience unlocks His power, that faith is often built in seasons of waiting, and that we can praise Him even before the breakthrough comes. No matter what you’re facing today, God is still able to bring walls down.

Before God brings victory, He prepares His people. In Joshua 5, Israel stands on the edge of breakthrough, but God calls them to pause for renewal. This message challenges us to consider if we are truly ready for what God wants to do. Through heart transformation, remembering God’s faithfulness, learning new dependence, and surrendering to His authority, we discover that victory does not begin in public. It begins in private with God.