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"The Trap" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

April 25, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "The Trap" from Palm Sunday 2024, based on Mark 12:13 - 17 

The Power of the Word - Joshua 14:6 - 15

April 22, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Joshua 14:6 - 15 Then the people of Judah came to Joshua at Gilgal. And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God in Kadesh-barnea concerning you and me. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart. But my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed the LORD my God. And Moses ...

"God's Fight" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

April 19, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "God's Fight" from Joshua 6 on Feb 18th, 2024. 

The Better Portion - Joshua 13; 18; 21

April 15, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Joshua 13:32-33; 18:7; 21:1-3 13:32 These are the inheritances that Moses distributed in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan east of Jericho. 33 But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance; the Lord God of Israel is their inheritance, just as he said to them. 18:7 [Joshua said] The Levites have no portion among you, for the priesthood of the Lord is their heritage. 21:1 Then the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites came to Eleazar the priest and to Joshua the son of Nun an...

The King of Jerusalem - Joshua 10:22 - 27

April 08, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Joshua 10:22 - 27 Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me from the cave.” And they did so, and brought those five kings out to him from the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon. And when they brought those kings out to Joshua, Joshua summoned all the men of Israel and said to the chiefs of the men of war who had gone with him, “Come near; put your feet on the necks of these...

The Emmaus Hitchhiker - Luke 24:13-35

April 03, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Luke 24:13-35 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopa...

"Fight" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

March 27, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Fight" from Joshua 10:1 - 15 given on March 17, 2024. 

The Trap - Mark 12:13 - 17

March 25, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Mark 12:13 - 17 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk.  And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?”  But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” And t...

"I'm a Gibeonite Too" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

March 21, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "I'm a Gibeonite Too" from Joshua 9 given on March 10, 2024. 

Fight - Joshua 10: 1-4,6-14

March 20, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

As soon as Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard how Joshua had captured Ai and had devoted it to destruction, doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were among them, he feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were warriors. So Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent to Hoham king of Hebron, to Piram king of Jarmuth, ...

"For Us or Against Us?" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

March 14, 2024 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "For us or Against Us?" based on Joshua 5 and 6, on Feb 11, 2024. 

"Rubble" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

March 13, 2024 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Rubble" from Joshua 7 and 8 given on March 3, 2024. 

I'm a Gibeonite Too - Joshua 9:1-9,14-16,22-27

March 11, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

 Joshua 9:1-9,14-16,22-27 As soon as all the kings who were beyond the Jordan in the hill country and in the lowland all along the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, heard of this, they gathered together as one to fight against Joshua and Israel.  But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai, they on their part acted with cunning and went and made ready prov...

"Real World Spirituality" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

March 08, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

This Q&A Conversation is based on the sermon titled "Real World Spirituality" from Joshua 5: 1 - 12 given on Feb 4th 2024. 

"Past Performance/Future Results" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

March 06, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Past Performance/Future Results" given on Jan 28, 2024 based on Joshua 4. 

Rubble - Joshua 7:25 - 26, 8:28 - 35

March 05, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

7:25 And Joshua said, “Why did you bring trouble on us? The Lord brings trouble on you today.” And all Israel stoned him with stones. They burned them with fire and stoned them with stones. And they raised over him a great heap of stones that remains to this day. Then the Lord turned from his burning anger. Therefore, to this day the name of that place is called the Valley of Achor.  8:28 So Joshua burned Ai and made it forever a heap of ruins, as it is to this day. And he hanged the king o...

"Unbearable Weight" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

March 01, 2024 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Unbearable Weight" given on Sunday February 25th, 2024 based on Joshua 7. 

Unbearable Weight - Joshua 7

February 26, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Joshua 7:1,6,10-12, 15, 19-21, 24-26 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel.   Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord until the evening, he and the elders of Israel. And they put dust on their heads.  The Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! Why...

God's Fight - Joshua 6: 6-7,10-11,14-25

February 19, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

6 So Joshua the son of Nun called the priests and said to them, “Take up the ark of the covenant and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the Lord.” 7 And he said to the people, “Go forward. March around the city and let the armed men pass on before the ark of the Lord.”… 10 But Joshua commanded the people, “You shall not shout or make your voice heard, neither shall any word go out of your mouth, until the day I tell you to shout. Then you shall shout.” 11...

For Us, or Against Us? - Joshua 5:13 - 6:5

February 12, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Joshua 5:13 - 6:5 When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?” And the commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take off...

Real World Spirituality - Joshua 5:1 - 12

February 05, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Joshua 5:1 - 12 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel. At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time.” So Joshua made flint knive...

Past Performance, Future Results - from Joshua 4

January 30, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Joshua 4: 1-3, 8-9, 19-24 When all the nation had finished passing over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua,  “Take twelve men from the people, from each tribe a man, and command them, saying, ‘Take twelve stones from here out of the midst of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests' feet stood firmly, and bring them over with you and lay them down in the place where you lodge tonight.’” And the people of Israel did just as Joshua commanded and took up twelve stones out of the mids...

"See, Hear, Follow" - Semron Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

January 25, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

This Q&A converstaion is based on the sermon titled "See, Hear, Follow" from Jan 21st, 2024 based on Joshua 3. 

See, Hear, Follow - Joshua 3

January 23, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Joshua 3 Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim. And they came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. At the end of three days the officers went through the camp and commanded the people, “As soon as you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God being carried by the Levitical priests, then you shall set out from your place and follow it. Yet there shall be a distance between you and it, about 2,000 cubits ...

"Unexpected" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

January 22, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

This Q&A Conversation is based on teh sermon titled Unexpected from Joshua 2 given on Jan 14, 2024. 

"What Next?" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

January 16, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

This Q&A Conversation is based on the sermon titled "What Next?" from Joshua 1 given on Jan 7, 2024. 

Unexpected - Joshua 2

January 16, 2024 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Joshua 2: 1-6, 8-14, 18, 21 And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. And it was told to the king of Jericho, “Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land.” Then the king of Jericho sent to Rahab, saying, “Bring out the men who have come to you, who entered your house, for they have come to search ou...

"Stand Firm" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

January 13, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This  Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Stand Firm" based on 1 Peter 5:6 - 14 on Dec 3 2023. 

"Power Problems" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

January 09, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled Power Problems based on 1 Peter 5:1 - 5 preached on Nov. 26, 2023. 

What Next? - Joshua 1

January 08, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Joshua 1:1-11, 16-17 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of t...

Groaning With God - Romans 8:12 - 27 by Rev. Jeff Schoch

January 02, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Romans 8:12 - 27 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit t...

Christmas Songs: Nunc Dimittis Luke 2:29-32

December 31, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Luke 2:29 - 32 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,  according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation  that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles,  and for glory to your people Israel.”

Christmas Songs: Magnificat Luke 1:46 - 55

December 18, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Luke 1: 46 - 55 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty fr...

Christmas Songs: Benedictus - Luke 1:68-79

December 11, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Luke 1: 68-79 Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty Savior,   born of the house of his servant David. Through his holy prophets God promised of old   to save us from our enemies,        from the hands of all that hate us, To show mercy to our ancestors,   and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:   to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him w...

Stand Firm - 1 Peter 5:6-14

December 04, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

1 Peter 5:6 - 14 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all ...

"Suffering Reframed" Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

November 29, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

This Q&A conversation is based off the sermon titled "Suffering Reframed" given on Nov. 19 2023 based on 1 Peter 4:12 - 19. 

Power Problems - 1 Peter 5:1-5

November 27, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

1 Peter 5:1 - 5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;  not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glor...

Suffering Reframed - 1 Peter 4:12 - 19

November 21, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

1Peter 4:12 - 19 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.  But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers a...

"Future Secured" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

November 15, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Future Secured" preached on Nov 12th 2023, from 1 Peter 4:1 - 12

Future Secured - 1 Peter 4:1 - 11

November 14, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.  With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in t...

"Confidence and Strength" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

November 10, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Confidence and Strength" from 1 Peter 3:13-22 on Nov 5th 2023.

"The Christian Brand" - Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

November 07, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

This Q&A Conversation is based on the sermon titled "The Christian Brand" preached on Oct 29th, 2023 based on 1 Peter 3:13 - 22

Confidence and Strength - 1 Peter 3:13-22

November 06, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?  But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,  having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to ...

"Show 'em Jesus" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

November 02, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon titled "Show 'em Jesus" preached on Oct 22nd 2023, based on 1 Peter 3:1 - 7. 

The Christian Brand - 1 Peter 3:8-12

October 30, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “Whoever desires to love life      and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil      and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good;      let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the rig...

Show 'em Jesus - 1 Peter 3:1 - 7

October 25, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. For this is how the ...

"Powerlessness" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Steven Chitty

October 24, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

This Sermon Q&A is based off the sermon titled "Powerlessness" from 1 Peter 2:18-25 on Oct 15th, 2023.

"Freedom in Fear" - Sermon Q&A with Rev Bob Crossland

October 21, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

This Q&A conversation is based on the sermon "Freedom in Fear" from 1 Peter 2:11 -17 on Oct 1, 2023.

Powerlessness - 1 Peter 2:18-25

October 16, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might...

"Church (What is it Good For?)" - Sermon Q&A with Rev. Bob Crossland

October 02, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

This sermon Q&A is based on the sermon titled "Church (What is it Good For?)" from 1 Peter 2:4 -10 given on Sept. 24, 2023. 

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