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Getting from Here to There

Getting from Here to There.

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Getting from Here to There

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  1. Getting from Here to There

  2. “So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carrying the ark of the covenant went ahead of them. Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing... 

  3. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground.” (Joshua 3:14-17, NIV)

  4. “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10 NIV)

  5. Three Steps on the Journey 1. Receive the Challenge “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites.” (Joshua 1:2, NIV)

  6. Three Steps on the Journey 1. Receive the Challenge Important Truth: Receiving God’s challenge is the first step forward in your spiritual journey.

  7. Common Characteristics of Spiritual Challenges • Confront the Untamed • Face the Unknown

  8. Common Characteristics of Spiritual Challenges “The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.’” (Genesis 12:1 NIV)

  9. Common Characteristics of Spiritual Challenges “…Long ago your ancestors, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods.” (Joshua 24:2, NIV)

  10. Common Characteristics of Spiritual Challenges Important Truth: When facing the unknown, remember how God has made Himself known.

  11. Three Steps on the Journey 2. Recognize God’s Commitment “…As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Joshua 1:5, NIV)

  12. Three Steps on the Journey 3. Respect God’s Commands “…Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7, NIV)

  13. Three Steps on the Journey 3. Respect God’s Commands Important Truth: Victory requires obedience.

  14. Our Vision “To be a life-giving church, exalting Christ, equipping its members, and evangelizing its world.”

  15. Our Mission “Leading people to a growing relationship with Christ.”

  16. Getting from Here to There

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