Posts with the category “trusting-god”

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Get Your Feet Wet
May 24th, 2026
Joshua 3 presents a powerful picture of the Christian life. Before the waters of Jordan parted, the priests had to step into the overflowing river by faith. In the same way, believers today must perso...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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What Floats Your Boat?
May 20th, 2026
Storms reveal what you trust. Multitudes disappear, movement misleads, motivation fades, and man fails, but the Master remains. If he is on your ship, you may face the storm, but you will not sink....  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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Following in Unfamiliar Territory
May 17th, 2026
Joshua 3 presents Israel standing at the edge of unfamiliar territory, facing the Jordan River under new leadership and a new method of guidance. They were commanded to follow the ark, keep a proper d...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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The Burden and Blessing of a Mother
May 10th, 2026
Leah’s life is a powerful testimony of how God transforms burden into blessing. Though she was hated and afflicted, God saw her, heard her cry, and worked in her life. The names of her sons—Reuben, Si...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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Rahab's Rope
May 6th, 2026
Rahab’s scarlet cord is one of the clearest Old Testament pictures of salvation. What appears to be a simple rope becomes a profound illustration of redemption—binding the believer to Christ, marking ...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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Getting the Most Out of Your Salvation
April 26th, 2026
Israel had already received their inheritance, yet Joshua reminded them there was still responsibility before rest. Likewise, Christians today possess salvation but have not yet entered the fullness o...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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By the Book Success
April 19th, 2026
When Moses died, Joshua was not left without direction—he was left with the Book. God connected Joshua’s strength, leadership, courage, and success to written Scripture. The same truth remains today: ...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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A New Chapter
April 12th, 2026
Joshua 1 begins with change, loss, and transition. Moses was dead, Joshua was called to arise, and Israel stood before Jordan ready to enter a new chapter. So it is in the Christian life. There are se...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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The Victorious Christian Race
March 29th, 2026
The Christian life is not a sprint—it is a race that must be run with endurance. Hebrews 12 teaches that victory in the believer’s race requires three essentials: enduring hardship, exercising under G...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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When the Nets Keep Coming up Empty
February 1st, 2026
In John 21:1–6, the disciples work all night and come up empty. Discouraged and weary, they discover that Jesus often appears when effort has failed, and strength is spent. When The Nets Keep Coming U...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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On This Wise: When Jesus Shewed Himself
January 25th, 2026
Jesus never appears by accident. In John 21:1, Scripture tells us that Christ “shewed himself” to his disciples on this wise: in a specific way, at a specific time, and for a specific purpose. Whether...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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When the Doors Were Shut
January 18th, 2026
When fear shut the disciples behind locked doors, Jesus came anyway (John 20:26). This passage reminds us that no barrier can keep Christ out and no condition lies beyond his reach. Wherever fear, dou...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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The Resurrection Morning
January 5th, 2026
The Resurrection morning is a testimony that faith often begins before understanding does. God, who rolled away the stone, is still able to handle what you face today. Trust him in the unknown, and it...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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Be of Good Courage
December 17th, 2025
"Be of Good Courage" from 2 Samuel 10:12 explores how believers can develop spiritual strength in fearful and uncertain times. This message highlights several practical ways Christians can grow in cou...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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Reasons to Be of Good Cheer
December 3rd, 2025
Cheerfulness is not superficial happiness—it is the outward expression of inward confidence in Jesus Christ. We can be of good cheer because our sins are forgiven, because Jesus is near, because He ha...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith
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Unusual Christians in Unusual Places
November 24th, 2025
The closing verses of Philippians remind us that God does some of His greatest work in the most unexpected places. Paul writes from a prison cell, yet he speaks of saints inside Caesar’s own household...  Read More
by Pastor Jeff Smith

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