Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.

TODAY'S POINTS:

1: Courageous faith listens.

2: Courageous faith obeys.

3: Courageous faith trusts.

4: Couragrous faith overcomes.

Go out into the world in peace.
‌Be of good courage;
‌Hold fast to what is good;
‌Never return evil for evil, but overcome evil with good.
‌Strengthen the timid.
‌Support the weak.
‌Help the needy.
‌Honor everybody.
‌Love, serve, and witness to the Lord Jesus,
‌rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
‌And may the blessing of Almighty God,
‌Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
‌rest on you and remain with you forever.

—"A Blessing" from The Preacher's Notebook: The Collected Quotes, Illustrations, and Prayers of John Stott

Questions for further discussion this week:

—Name one time when you had to be courageous with your faith, really relying God.
—How did Joshua's listening, his obedience, and his trust work together in God's plan for Israel to overcome Jericho by faith?
—How can you express a courageous faith this week? (ideas: trusting God in a difficult situation, telling someone about Jesus, being obedient when it's hard)