Possess. Obey. Prepare. | Kyle Goen | LifePoint Church Riverdale

Main message: Joshua 1 calls Joshua (and God’s people) to possess the land by obeying God’s word and trusting God’s presence; for the church, the coming move/build is a step toward the larger mission of possessing Murfreesboro for God's glory, not an end in itself.

Key points:

• God promises the land and commissions Joshua to possess it — crossing the Jordan is a beginning, not the final goal.
• Be strong and courageous by obeying Scripture (don’t turn right or left) and meditating on the law day and night.
• God’s presence (now by the Holy Spirit) empowers believers to obey, speak, and persevere.
• Possessing the place is a means to the greater aim: the gospel reaching the local community for God’s glory.
• Prepare practically and spiritually: ready people (discipleship, serving, schedule adjustments), finances, and families for the move and mission.

Scriptures mentioned: Joshua 1 (vv.1–11), Deuteronomy 6:6–9, Psalm 127, John 15