Browse published sermons from Josh Martin in Dove Creek Bible Church's Podcast.
Jan 4, 2026 3:45 AM America/Chicago
John 4:43–54 concludes Jesus’ ministry in Galilee with a powerful sign that reveals the nature of true faith. In this passage, Jesus heals the son of a royal official—not through touch or presence, but through His spoken word.
Dec 28, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
John 4:1–42 records one of the most personal and revealing encounters in the Gospels—Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well. Crossing cultural, ethnic, moral, and religious boundaries, Jesus meets a woman burdened by broken relationshi
Dec 21, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Love is a word we use often, yet it is rarely understood in its deepest sense. Advent invites us to see love not as a feeling we generate, but as a gift God gives. At Christmas, love takes on flesh and enters the world in the person of Jesus Christ—quie
Dec 14, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Peace is something we long for deeply, yet rarely experience fully. We look for it in quiet moments, stable circumstances, or the absence of conflict, but Advent peace comes to us in a different way. When the angels announced “peace on earth,” they pr
Dec 7, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Joy is often confused with happiness, something fragile and fleeting that rises and falls with our circumstances. But Advent joy is different. It is born not out of ease or abundance, but out of promise fulfilled and grace received. When the angel announc
Nov 23, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
In John 4:1–24, Jesus deliberately steps into unfamiliar territory—geographically, culturally, and spiritually—to engage a Samaritan woman whose life has been marked by brokenness, longing, and unmet thirst. What begins as an ordinary request for wa
Nov 2, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
In John 3:1–15, we meet Nicodemus—a respected Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council. Jesus tells Nicodemus to see God’s kingdom, a person must be “born again”—born not just physically, but spiritually, by the work of the Holy Spirit
Oct 19, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Weddings are meant to be joyful celebrations — moments when everything should go just right. However, as anyone who has ever planned one knows, something always goes wrong. In John 2, we find one such wedding disaster — they’ve run out of wine. To u
Oct 12, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
John 1:35–51 introduces us to the very first followers of Jesus. Here we see ordinary people—encountering Jesus in ways that would change their lives forever. From John the Baptist pointing his disciples to Christ, to Jesus calling Philip and Nathanae
Sep 21, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
This powerful section of John’s prologue declares the mystery and majesty of the Incarnation—that the eternal Word became flesh and lived among us. Verse 14 is one of the most profound statements in Scripture, revealing that Jesus, fully divine, took
Aug 31, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
As we look ahead to the future of our church, it’s vital that we carry a clear vision—one rooted not just in plans and goals, but in a deeper understanding of what it means to truly worship. Worship is far more than singing songs on a Sunday morning;
Aug 10, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Proverbs 8 presents wisdom as a divine and eternal gift that brings countless blessings to those who embrace it. Wisdom is portrayed as calling out to all people, offering guidance, truth, and understanding. Those who seek and follow wisdom gain prudence,
Jul 20, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Proverbs 6:1–15 offers a series of warnings and practical wisdom about personal responsibility, laziness, and deceitful behavior. It begins by cautioning against unwise financial entanglements, such as guaranteeing another person’s debt, urging swift
Jul 6, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Proverbs 1:8-19 is a heartfelt warning from a father to his son, urging him to resist the enticement of sinners who seek easy gain through violence and greed. The father vividly describes how sinners may try to lure others into joining them in ambushes an
Jun 29, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Proverbs 1:1–7 serves as the foundational introduction to the entire Book of Proverbs, setting the tone and purpose for the wisdom literature that follows. These verses outline the book’s intent: to impart wisdom, discipline, and understanding, especi
Jun 1, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
In Joshua 23, Joshua addresses the leaders of Israel as he nears the end of his life. He recounts God's faithfulness in leading them to victory and granting them the land. Joshua emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's covenant, warning of the sev
May 18, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Joshua 22:1-8 describes Joshua’s farewell to the eastern tribes—Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh—after they faithfully fulfilled their military duty to help the other tribes conquer the Promised Land.
May 11, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Joshua 13–21 details the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest of Canaan. Instead of receiving a territory, the Levites are given cities scattered throughout Israel since their inheritance is the Lord. The
Apr 20, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Josh addresses the resurrection of Jesus, his appearance to the women, and how His resurrection transformed the disciples of Christ into brothers and sisters in Christ.
Apr 13, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Palm Sunday is mentioned in each of the four Gospels. On this day, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, symbolizing peace, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, and acknowledging his kingship. The event serves as a reminder for Christians to welcome Jesus into
Apr 6, 2025 4:45 AM America/Chicago
In Joshua 10:16-11:15, the Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, continue their conquest of Canaan. They defeated the five kings who had fled to a cave and then launched a campaign against a coalition of northern kings, ultimately destroying their cities
Mar 9, 2025 5:45 AM America/Chicago
In Joshua 8:1-29, God instructs Joshua to attack the city of Ai. This time, Joshua follows God's detailed plan, setting an ambush behind the city. This victory results from their obedience to God's commands, contrasting their earlier failure due to disobe
Mar 2, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Joshua 7 is a solemn reminder of the devastating effect of sin on a community. The Israelites encounter a setback due to the disobedience of one man. The chapter reveals the transgression of Achan, who, against God's command, keeps spoils from the victory
Feb 16, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
In Joshua 5, the Israelites renew their covenant with God through circumcision and celebrate their first Passover in Canaan. This signifies their renewed commitment to God and readiness to enter the land as a fully consecrated people.