Piney Grove Baptist Church

"For The Sake of Posterity," Joshua 10:1-43

Recorded 03/03/2025
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message of God's provision and protection of His people. 
How do we nurture a fear of the Lord?
1. Be Hungry to receive instruction for God, and Delight in them.
2. Serve Him with Reverent Delight. 
3. Offer Praise and Worship to The Lord.
4. Hate Evil. 
 
 How can we protect the posterity of Christ’s church?
1. Give the younger people ways to serve the Lord and His church.
2. Ensure the vision we have for the church is from God and not man. 
3. Focus on biblical unity.
4. Continue to make disciples. 
 

"Do Not Be Deceived by the Way of The World," Joshua 9:1-27

Recorded 03/23/2025
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter nine on the Gibeonites and how they deceived the Israelites into making a lasting covenant. 
This narrative teaches us to consult with the council of the Lord in all areas of life.

"Renewing a Heart of Worship," Joshua 8:1-35

Recording 03-16-2025:
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Joshua 8:1-35 on renewing a heart of worship.
This narrative demonstrated the Israeli conquest over Ai and their return to rightful worship.
I. Renewing a Heart of Worship by Starting Again
II. Renewing a Heart of Worship by Getting Back to Worship

"Sin in the Camp," Joshua 7:1-26

Recorded: 3/9/2025
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from God's Word on the importance of confessing sins before the Lord. In Joshua chapter seven, Joshua gives a good example of how to be humble and contrite before the Lord even when we do not know all the circumstances.
Joshua also demonstrates the importance of repentance within the body of Christ, and how a failure to repent will hinder a church from growing in spiritual health. 

"The Walls Came Down," Joshua 6:1-27

Recorded 03-02-2025:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens delivers a message from God's word on the importance of staying quiet before the Lord and when to speak out.
Remember, the story of Jericho is not about how the walls of hardship of life come crumbling down when we trust God, but the overall message of Joshua is God who will be exalted above all the nations.
 

"If God Be For Us," Joshua 5: 1-15

Recorded 2/23/2025
Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from God's Word on the importance of preparations and knowing God is with us in battle.
If God Be for Us...
I. …He Prepares His People for New Beginnings and We Celebrate:
II. ...Then He is By Our Side

"Let Us Remember, "Joshua 4:1-24

Recorded 02/09/2025:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua 4:1-24. The Israelites are crossing over Jordan and 12 men from each tribe are commanded to place stones on the other side of the Jordan as a way to remember all the Lord has done.
Pastor Larry issues a challenge to the church, it is important to look at the past and take from it what we need to move forward, but it is unhealthy for a church to camp in the past without ever moving forward. 

"Crossing Into the Unknown," Joshua 3:1-17

Recorded 02/02/2025:
Pastor Larry G. Stephens brings a message from Joshua chapter three on the holiness and presence of the Lord.
I. God’s Presence is Tangible, So Prepare to Worship: (vss. 1-8)
II. Come and Listen to What The Lord Your God Has To Say: (vss. 9-17)