Small Group Guide

The sermon focuses on the importance of treating the Bible as more than just a book, but as the holy word of God. The pastor emphasizes how many Christians have a casual relationship with Scripture, citing statistics about Bible ownership versus actual reading habits. He uses Paul's experience in Athens (Acts 17) to demonstrate how to engage with culture while sharing the Gospel, highlighting the importance of knowing Scripture deeply and applying it daily.

The sermon discusses the importance of understanding the Bible not as an idol, but as the inspired word of God that points to Jesus. The pastor emphasizes that while many people treat the physical Bible with extreme reverence, they often neglect to actually read and study it. He explains that the Bible is not a single book but a library of 66 books that all point to Jesus as the living Word of God

The sermon focuses on Joshua's final message to the Israelites and draws parallels to modern families' struggles with faith and priorities. Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of putting God first and making intentional choices to serve Him, rather than serving modern 'idols' like technology, busy schedules, or material pursuits. He challenges the congregation to evaluate what's preventing them from fully committing their households to serving God and encourages them to cast away whatever is hindering their relationship with Him.

In this sermon, Pastor Cody discusses the importance of drawing clear lines in families, using Joshua 22 as a foundation. He emphasizes how families must establish boundaries that keep them faithful to God while avoiding compromise. The sermon explores how misunderstandings and assumptions can lead to division within families, and the importance of choosing peace and reconciliation over division and bitterness.

The sermon focuses on being marked as followers of Christ and living differently from the world. The pastor uses the story from Joshua 5 about the Israelites' circumcision before entering the Promised Land as a metaphor for how Christians should be marked and set apart. He emphasizes that living a life marked by God means pursuing the fruits of the Spirit rather than worldly desires.