February 22, 2026

This sermon from Joshua 1:10-18 explores the theme of preparedness as God's people stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. Pastor Stephen reflects on the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua and the immediate, urgent call to move forward in faith. The message emphasizes that God is the hero of His people's story, not human leaders. Joshua's bold leadership on day one—commanding over a million people to pack up and prepare to cross the Jordan River in three days—demonstrates complete obedience to God's direction despite the apparent impossibility of the task. The sermon draws parallels between Israel's journey into the Promised Land and the New Testament understanding of rest in Christ, as explained in Hebrews 3-4. The pastor applies this historical account to Redemption Church's own journey over the past nine years, including losing their facility in 2019 and becoming a mobile congregation. He concludes with a prophetic sense that God has something new on the horizon for the church and calls the congregation to prepare through deeper prayer, generous giving, and faithful service.