Browse published sermons from Josh Martin in Dove Creek Bible Church's Podcast.
Feb 2, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Joshua 3 tells the story of the crossing of the Jordan River, a significant phase in Israel's journey to the Promised Land. The chapter teaches us that, like the Israelites, our faith in God and obedience to His commandments can enable us to experience mi
Jan 19, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
In this text, Joshua commanded the Israelites to prepare to cross the Jordan River and enter the Promised Land. Joshua cast a vision to prepare the people in God’s proper timing. The passage emphasizes the importance of spiritual partnership with God, h
Jan 12, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Change causes everyone a certain amount of anxiety. Change can be unsettling and stressful. Whenever there is a change in leadership, people start wondering, “What will happen now?” Courageous faith moves forward to face the future confidently because
Jan 5, 2025 3:45 AM America/Chicago
In 2 Peter 3:14-18, Peter urges believers to live in eager anticipation of Christ's return by pursuing a blameless life, growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus, and avoiding being misled by false teachings,. Instead, they should focus on the coming new h
Dec 23, 2024 10:00 PM America/Chicago
Pastor Josh preaches at the Christmas Eve Service
Dec 1, 2024 3:45 AM America/Chicago
In his second epistle, Peter emphasizes the importance of knowing God and Jesus Christ through an intimate relationship. He also addresses the need to combat false teachers and to be spiritually sound in both doctrine and practice.
Nov 24, 2024 3:45 AM America/Chicago
Peter ends his letter with a simple yet stirring exhortation: Stand firm in the true grace of God. To do this, we need clarity on what this true grace is and an understanding that it is powerful enough to sustain us even in the midst of persecution.
Nov 10, 2024 3:45 AM America/Chicago
This passage reminds Christians not to be surprised even by fiery suffering but instead to see it as evidence that God's Spirit rests on us. Peter provides a pastoral word of hope and reassurance for those who are facing abuse, social rejection, and publi
Oct 20, 2024 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Peter tells Christian wives to be subject to their husbands, even unbelieving husbands. In part, this is to win husbands to Christ by the example of their Christ-changed wives. Is the submission unqualified? Pastor Josh addresses these and other issues.
Oct 13, 2024 4:45 AM America/Chicago
In 1st Peter 2:18-25, Peter addresses a sad reality of fallen human society - slavery. Slavery was too established as a fact of life for Peter to suggest its overthrow. As Peter writes his letter to the saints in Asia Minor, many of those the Lord has sav
Sep 29, 2024 4:45 AM America/Chicago
1 Peter 2:1-10 reminds us of our divine calling and responsibility as living stones. We form a spiritual house, a community of a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and God's special possession. We are called out of darkness into His marvelous light and are
Sep 15, 2024 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Peter’s first epistle focuses on suffering persecution as a Christian. The purpose of the epistle is to encourage those experiencing suffering and to inspire hope despite their circumstances. Peter begins by pointing to what God has done for them in Chr
Sep 8, 2024 4:45 AM America/Chicago
1st Peter states our trials, though painful, are purposeful, refining our faith and bringing glory to Christ. Amidst all the fleeting allure of the world, the Word of God stands firm forever and provides us with a living hope.
Aug 27, 2024 7:48 AM America/Chicago
Psalm 143 poignantly reminds us that God's light shines brightest during our darkest moments. Psalm 143 expresses a deep cry to God during distress and spiritual desolation. Despite feeling overwhelmed by despair, David turns to God in prayer, reflecting
Aug 4, 2024 4:45 AM America/Chicago
Psalm 91 has no title, and therefore we are unsure about the author. Because it shares some of the themes of Psalm 90, some think Moses was the author. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of Psalm 27 and Psalm 31, some think the author was Da
Jul 24, 2024 6:43 AM America/Chicago
This psalm, the only one in the collection titled A Psalm of Thanksgiving, invites the whole earth to know and worship God. Its powerful message encourages us to serve the Lord joyfully, recognize His eternal truth, and express our gratitude for His everl
Jul 10, 2024 5:43 AM America/Chicago
The historical background for Psalm 51 thus is 2 Samuel 11-12. Psalm 51 is David's lament, where he cries out to God for deliverance from a life-threatening situation. The life-threatening situation is King David’s guilt over the taking of Bathsheba and
Jun 27, 2024 11:41 AM America/Chicago
Have you ever noticed that Psalm 22 speaks of the Messiah's Cross, Psalm 23 speaks of the Messiah's Shepherd's Crook, and Psalm 24 speaks of the Messiah's crown? Bible scholars call Psalm 24 a processional celebrating the King's entrance into Zion. If thi
Jun 24, 2024 12:10 PM America/Chicago
Psalm 2 makes a striking claim: in the face of various plots and conspiracies to break the shackles of God's sovereign control, God is not threatened in the least. In fact, God laughs at the futility of such endeavors. His Son, the Anointed King, will bre
Jun 11, 2024 1:36 PM America/Chicago
Pastor Josh begins a new series on the Psalms with an introduction to the book.
Jun 11, 2024 1:29 PM America/Chicago
Pastor Josh finishes the series on Philippians. Paul thanks the Philippian church for its faithful financial support, and he promises them that God will supply all of their needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Jun 11, 2024 1:10 PM America/Chicago
This passage begins with a plea to Euodia and Syntyche to "agree with each other in the Lord." Bickering occurs when we are not rejoicing in the Lord and are anxious. We can alleviate our anxiety through prayer and setting our minds on things above. Where
Apr 19, 2024 10:10 AM America/Chicago
Are there things in your life that encourage you to grumble and dispute that you should remove from your life? If someone were to look at your social media, would they conclude you were a peacemaker? Pastor Josh addresses these and other issues in this se
Apr 9, 2024 7:55 AM America/Chicago
Pastor Josh discusses how we "work out" what God "works in".