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Did Jesus appear in the Old Testament before His birth in Bethlehem? Throughout Scripture, we find accounts of God appearing to His people—but are all these appearances actually appearances of Jesus Christ?In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastors Nick Cady and Stephen explore the difference between a theophany (an appearance of God) and a Christophany (an appearance of Christ before His incarnation). From the Angel of the Lord to other divine encounters in the Old Testament, discover what Scripture reveals about how God makes Himself known.Is every theophany a Christophany? Explore this fascinating question and discover how the Old Testament points us to Jesus.Check out more about other topics from Pastor Nick's blog: nickcady.org

In Joshua 5:1-19 we see that where you fight from matters.

Why did God command the Israelites to build a memorial of stones after crossing the Jordan River? Because we are prone to forget what God has done—and the next generation needs to hear the story! In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastors Nick Cady and Michael Payne explore Joshua 4:1–24 and the significance of Israel’s memorial stones. These stones served as a lasting reminder of God’s miraculous power, His faithfulness to His people, and His desire for the nations to know that He alone is God. What can we learn from Israel’s memorial, and how can we intentionally remember and pass on the story of God’s faithfulness? God’s faithfulness is worth remembering—and telling the next generation.Watch this week’s Sermon Extra and discover the lessons behind Israel’s memorial stones.

In Joshua 4:1-24 we see that recounting God's mighty works brings Him glory, strengthens our faith for what lies ahead, and encourages others to trust in Him.

In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastors Nick Cady and Michael Payne take a closer look at Rahab’s story in Joshua 2:1–24 and one of the difficult questions it raises: Does Rahab give us a license to lie? What should we make of Rahab’s deception, her faith, and God’s response? Discover what this passage teaches us about faith, obedience, truth, and trusting God when following Him comes at a cost.Check out more about other topics from Pastor Nick's blog: nickcady.org

In Joshua 2:1-24 we see that God's grace reaches us where we are, and transforms us as we respond in faith.

In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastor Nick Cady takes a closer look at the half tribe of Manasseh in Joshua and explains why this seemingly small detail matters. What can this tribe teach us about God’s promises, our inheritance, and faithfully following His Word?Watch now and discover the bigger picture behind this often-overlooked part of Israel’s story.

In Joshua 1:10-18 we see that faith in God's promises moves us to prepare for what lies ahead, join with other believers in His work, and surrender ourselves to His will.

In this week’s Sermon Extra, Lead Pastor Nick Cady and Worship Pastor Michael Payne tackle a difficult and important question: What gives Israel the right to the land?What does the Bible say about Israel, the Promised Land, and God’s covenant with Abraham? How should Christians understand the biblical promises concerning the land of Israel today?They explore the biblical case for Israel’s connection to the land and how God’s promises throughout Scripture shape our understanding of Israel, the Jewish people, and the land God promised to Abraham and his descendants.

In Joshua 1:1-9 we see that stepping into what God has prepared for us requires trusting His promises, obeying His Word, and relying on His presence.

In Galatians 6:11-18 we see that the cross of Christ transforms what we boast in, what we live for, and who we are.

In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastor Nick and Pastor Michael discuss what Paul means when he says that the one who sows to the Spirit will “reap eternal life.” What does it mean to reap eternal life if eternal life is already given to us through faith in Christ? They explore the connection between sowing to the Spirit, growing in Christ, and experiencing the fruit of eternal life in the Christian life.

In Galatians 6:1-10 we see that God's grace creates a community that restores the fallen, bears one another's burdens, and invests in what is eternal.

In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastor Michael and Tim discuss how Christians can grow in maturity and faith as they continue walking with Jesus. They explore different approaches to studying a familiar passage of Scripture and how digging deeper into God’s Word can help us grow. Ultimately, spiritual maturity comes as we abide in Christ, remain rooted in His Word, and continue walking faithfully with Him.

Galatians 5:16-26 tells us that because Christ has freed us from slavery to the law and to our sinful desires, we are called to walk by the Spirit and bear fruit for God.