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Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 22, where Joshua addresses the eastern Trans-Jordanian tribes, instructing them how to follow faithful living despite their distance from the rest of Israel in the west. They build and altar at the Jordan to remind the western tribes of their unity. In a world where division comes naturally, we must intentionally dedicate care to living with others in faithful community. Encourage each other, support each other, and help one another thrive in living faithfully to God.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 20-21, where God directs Joshua to establish cities of refuge and communities to care for the priestly Levite tribe. Justice must be accompanied by mercy and human life must be protected. Additionally, a community of faith depends on mutual care, so we have a responsibility toward one another. But through all challenges, God remains faithful to His promises.

With elections coming up, Steve Tramel brings up several verses (Jeremiah 22:1-5, Psalm 72:1-14, Matthew 7:15-20, 1 Timothy 4:3, and Galatians 5:22-23) that illustrate the purpose of government and what qualities a good leader possesses. We remember that government is intended to enforce justice, both in keeping laws and ensuring fairness for its people. Those who lead it must bear good fruit, not merely offering words their citizens want to hear.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 17-19, where the rest of the tribes eventually take their inheritance in the Promised Land, though requiring encouragement from Joshua to overcome their fear and complaining to take action to follow through. The final gift goes to Joshua after faithfully leading God’s people. Faithfulness, in addition to being what we believe, is also about what we do with what God gives us and follow-through carries responsibility with persistence.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 15 and 17. Caleb’s daughter Achsah demands a spring for the land she and her husband inherited, which her father grants. From the Tribe of Manassah, Zelophehad’s daughters successfully petition God, Moses, and later Joshua for inheritance, just as is given to their male kinsmen. These women spoke up about problems for Israel’s future and remind us that faithfulness sometimes requires thinking differently about what we know.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 13-14, which details how the Promised Land is to be divided amongst the tribes and the reward to Caleb for his confident faith in God’s promise. That confident faith begins by remembering God’s faithfulness and says “I trust that God will be faithful, even when I don’t know exactly what faithfulness will look like.” We cultivate confident faith by naming the moments where God has already been faithful. How has God been faithful to you? What are you asking from God that you are still waiting on?

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 10-12, in which Israel perseveres to conquer the kingdoms of Canaan, showing the incredible power of God. Perseverance doesn't mean we can accomplish everything by our own strength, but continuing faithfully because we trust God who is with us.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 9, where the Gibeonites deceive Israel into a binding treaty to save themselves from the destruction that fell on Jericho and Ai. Israel failed to seek God’s guidance and were forced to put the Gibeonites and their descendants in service to the Temple. We are to seek God’s wisdom and guidance even when the circumstances seem clear so that God can show up for us in unimaginable ways.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 7-8, where a single Israelite disobeys God’s command regarding Jericho’s devoted things and the whole community suffers loss in Ai as a result. Every Israelite faces scrutiny until the culprit is identified and he, his family, their possessions, and the stolen goods are destroyed. Only then can Israel move forward to recommit to the covenant.  Having an attitude of obedience helps us strengthen our community and encourage others because faithfulness is never only personal – it is communal.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 6, where Israel takes the city of Jericho through the power of God, sparing only Rahab and her family. God is capable of doing what we call impossible, but this is no more evident than when we are obedient to His instructions. Our obedience protects us from the dangers of idolatry and tears down walls such as selfishness, addiction, and fear.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 5, where God directs the Israelites to prepare to take the Promised Land by returning to their traditions so they may remember whose they are and what God asks of them. Following traditions of our faith shape us and anchor us to God.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 3-4, in which Israel crosses the Jordan River, lead by God, into the Promised Land. They commemorate the event by placing memorial stones, to never forget to have faith in God through the generations to come. We remember what God has done so that we know what God can do next. Forgetfulness is the enemy of faith.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 2, in which Joshua’s spies infiltrate Jericho and meet the woman Rahab, who protects them from capture so she and her family would be spared from Israel’s attack. Stories of God’s truth and might behind His people have spread far and struck fear in their enemies’ hearts. Faith often means moving forward because we trust that God is already doing something when we can’t see the full picture. When we recognize God’s faithfulness, we are called to respond and move forward with courage.

Pastor Dana’s sermon series picks up in Joshua 1:6-9, God’s call to Joshua to be strong and courageous through God’s presence and obedience to His Word. This obedience, also echoed by Moses in Deuteronomy 6:1-9, is a response to God’s faithfulness and lays the foundation of Israel’s prosperity as they enter the Promised Land. We, too, shall strive to return God’s faithfulness. The Word of God guides us in how, but we are required to pay attention so our actions and habits reflect a life of faith.

Pastor Dana’s new sermon series begins in Joshua 1:1-9, where God reassures Moses’ successor Joshua that He will be with them as Joshua leads Israel to the Promised Land, telling them to be strong and courageous and follow the laws He laid out to them. This promise comes as part of our relationship with God. God is faithful so we can trust Him even in uncertainty and obey His commands when it’s difficult.