Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts

Joshua 8 – The battle at Ai reminds us that God does give second chances. Because of pride, the people of Ai made a series of foolish decisions. This story reminds us of the importance of learning and teaching delayed gratification. Joshua ends the chapter by reminding the people to keep their focus on God. We need to do the same this week.

Joshua 6 – God is probably not going to work out your situation like you think. His ways are different. God needs us to be quiet, listen, and follow His direction. Ensure that God is at the forefront and central to all you do this week.  

Joshua 5 – Christianity is sourced in a private decision that we make before God, but it also involves a public lifestyle that reflects that decision. God can do the impossible in your life, but he will not do what he expects you to be able to do for yourself. He desires that your focus be on him, rather than on your circumstances. 

 Joshua 4 – God establishes a reminder of his power at the Jordan River. The Children of Israel were to use that memorial as a reminder and a teaching opportunity. God desires for us to remember and rehearse His work in our lives. We must never forget and focus on what He has done and is doing in our lives. 

Joshua 3 – The crossing of the Jordan is a perfect picture of the Christian life.  It starts with an "all-in" commitment.  It is followed by keeping our eyes on Jesus as he leads us on the path we must go.  We can overcome the barriers that we face in our lives by keeping our eyes on Jesus, just as Israel had to focus on the Ark. 

Joshua 2 – God shows that he has concern and will save anyone who wants to trust Him.  The amazing principle in Joshua 2 is that God can and will do amazing things in your life if you will follow and trust in Him.  Your past does not have to determine your future.  God specializes in creating new things from old. 

Joshua 1 – Joshua faces a daunting and overwhelming future after the death of Moses. He sets his focus on obeying, honoring, and trusting God. Joshua approaches his future with courage, and God prospers his efforts. God will do the same for us, but it requires a determination to follow God, whatever the cost. Seek God’s plan this week and not your own.  

1 John 5 :9 -17 = John wants to move the Christian from doubt to certainty. He assures us that we can live this day by living life to the fullest. We can rest our heads tonight knowing – absent from this life present with God. John also reminds us that we can have confidence in our prayer life. We can come boldly into his presence and ask whatever is important to our hearts and lives.  

Genesis 16 – I pray that we learn to realize that it does not depend on us to figure it out. We have to learn to wait and do God's will, God's way, in God's time. God is watching and seeing your situation. Often, His answer comes in doing the hard things, but blessing follows genuine obedience.

1 John 5:6-9 = John wants to move the Christian from doubt to certainty. He assures us that we can live this day by living life to the fullest. God’s Spirit confirms my relationship with God and gives my life purpose and meaning.  

1 John 5:1-5 - John wants us to have the assurance of our salvation. He also wants us to understand that genuine faith is based on belief (truth) and love, producing a life of obedience and victory. A genuine Christian continues to grow in faith and obedience,  

Exodus 11, 12: The Passover reminds us that our salvation came at a significant cost. Salvation requires that we privately choose to accept Jesus as our Passover lamb. It means committing our lives to living for Him and not ourselves.  

1 John 4:7-21 = John wants us to realize that genuine love originates from God. God set the example, giving us the power to love in the same way. He demands that if we call ourselves believers, we show love to those around us. 

1 John 4:1-6 - Discernment - Jimmy Cockburn

1 John 3:1-3 = John challenges us to live as Children of God. We are His children now, and our righteous and loving Father loves us and desires only the best for His Children. Let us live in the hope and confidence of a Father who loves and cares for us. 

1 John 2:20-29 = John challenges us to stay faithful and acknowledge the anointing that we possess. Allow God to use you this week for His purposes and plans. I pray that we will experience the voice and leading of God this week. If God should come this week or call you home into His presence, may you stand confident that your life has been about stuff that matters. 

1 John 2:18,19 – Are you ready for the Lord’s coming? Satan will do everything in his ability to sidetrack you this week. We need to remain faithful and patient, focusing on Jesus and not those who are anti-Jesus.