Getting from Here to There

“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...

So the people crossed overopposite 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)

“…I have comethat they may have life,and have it to the full.”

(John 10:10 NIV)

“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)

Three Steps on the Journey1. Receive the Challenge

Important Truth:Receiving God’s challenge is the first step forward in your spiritual journey.

Three Steps on the Journey1. Receive the Challenge

Common Characteristics of

Spiritual Challenges• Confront the Untamed• Face the Unknown

“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)

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)

Common Characteristics of

Spiritual Challenges

Important Truth:When facing the unknown,

remember how God has made Himself known.

Common Characteristics of

Spiritual Challenges

“…As I was with Moses,so I will be with you; I will never

leave you nor forsake you.” (Joshua 1:5, NIV)

Three Steps on the Journey2. Recognize God’s

Commitment

“…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)

Three Steps on the Journey3. Respect God’s Commands

Important Truth:Victory requires obedience.

Three Steps on the Journey3. Respect God’s Commands

“To be a life-giving church, exalting Christ, equipping

its members, and evangelizing its world.”

Our Vision

“Leading people to a growing relationship

with Christ.”

Our Mission

Getting from Here to There