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Joshua

Moses’ story draws to an end and he hands over the baton to Joshua. But as they enter the Promised Land, a whole new series of challenges and opportunities await them. This series looks at the book of Joshua and considers what lessons we can learn to help us know best serve God across our city.

Joshua, Son of Nun

Andy Tilsley 3rd January 2016

As Moses’ life draws to an end, he hands over the baton to a young leader named Joshua. In the first talk of this new series, Andy Tilsley looks at Joshua’s story and considers how God prepared him to lead His people into a new season.

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Joshua 1

David Stroud 10th January 2016

As Joshua starts out in his new role, God tells him to ‘be strong and courageous.’ In this talk, David considers what it means to live with faith, and how we can draw courage from God as we prepare to launch brand new services.

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Crossing the Jordan

Liam Thatcher 24th January 2016

The people prepare to cross the Jordan, and as with Moses before, the water parts to let them through. In this talk, Liam considers how the story of Joshua points to our need for a New Exodus.

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The Fall of Jericho

Tim Frisby 31st January 2016

As the people face their first major battle, God instructs them to overcome by slightly unusual means! This talk looks at how we can trust God, even if His methods seem foolish, and how faith, worship and prayer strengthen us when we face battles in our life.

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Rahab and the Spies

Andy Tilsley 14th February 2016

The spies cross over into the Promised Land and encounter a woman named Rahab, who offered them help in order for protection. In this talk, Andy looks at how the church should be a place of refuge, where people can experience the mercy of God.

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A City of Refuge

Liam Thatcher 21st February 2016

As the people prepare to settle in the land, God gives instructions for how they are to conduct themselves, and the kind of cities they are to build. In this talk, Liam looks at the themes of justice and refuge.

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Faithful God, Faithful People

Joel Wade 6th March 2016

As the story of Joshua draws towards its close, God teaches the people that their battles aren’t all over, there are still challenges ahead as they learn to live in the land of promise. This talk looks at the faithfulness of God, and the challenge to remain faithful to Him.

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Faithful God, Faithful People

Jonny Blake

As the story of Joshua draws towards its close, God teaches the people that their battles aren’t all over, there are still challenges ahead as they learn to live in the land of promise. This talk looks at the faithfulness of God, and the challenge to remain faithful to Him.

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The New Covenant

Liam Thatcher 13th March 2016

The book of Joshua ends with a poignant ceremony in Shechem, a place with a rich history. Yet there is an elephant in the room! Even as the covenant is renewed, Joshua knows the people will be unable to keep it. This final talk in the series looks at our need for a New Covenant and a New Joshua.

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