Joshua 3 | Stop Trying Harder and Trust God | Tim Lucas

About this sermon

Joshua 3 isn’t just a miracle story—it’s an invitation into a NEW way of living. Yes, Israel literally crossed the Jordan River on dry ground. But if we stop at history, we miss the deeper message God is revealing for us today. ➡️ The Jordan wasn’t just a river—it was a boundary between the wilderness and the Promised Land. And in Scripture, it points to something spiritual. What God did physically for Israel, He now does spiritually for every believer through Jesus Christ. This crossing is about more than getting into a new place; it’s about stepping into a new kind of LIFE. Many Christians have crossed the Red Sea—they’re saved, forgiven, redeemed. But far too many remain stuck in the wilderness. Still battling the same sins. Still living with anxiety. Still trying harder, yet feeling defeated. 😔 Forgiven… but not free. Saved… but not victorious. This is the self-life—where Jesus is your Savior, but not your SOURCE. Joshua 3 shows us the way forward. Authentic Christianity isn’t about self-effort—it’s about surrender. It’s not trying harder; it’s trusting deeper. The Jordan River represents the end of what YOU can do and the beginning of what only GOD can do. 💥 So how do we get there? Joshua 3 teaches step-by-step frustrated Christians how to cross over to the deeper life in Christ. Let’s take a look: 💦First, Israel camped by the river for three days. God let the tension build. Sometimes He allows obstacles to remain—not to frustrate us, but to prepare us. Jordan is where self-effort dies. 👀Next, God shifts their focus. “Watch the Ark.” IOW don’t fix your eyes on the problem—fix them on God’s presence. Christ goes first. The power doesn’t come from courage; it comes from FOLLOWING HIM. 🦶Finally, the miracle didn’t happen until their feet touched the water. Faith obeys before it understands. Faith steps forward while the water is still moving. Here’s the truth: God’s miracle is on the other side of obedience. The Promised Land isn’t heaven—it’s a life of power, freedom, and victory through the Holy Spirit right now. Watch this message from Pastor Tim Lucas and discover that victory doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from TRUSTING DEEPER. #Joshua #CrossingJordan #LiquidChurch ______________________________ STAY CONNECTED: Liquid Church Website: http://www.liquidchurch.com/ Liquid Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquidchurch Liquid Church Instagram: https://instagram.com/liquidchurch/ Liquid Church Twitter: https://twitter.com/liquidchurch Email: Info@LiquidChurch.com ______________________________ ABOUT LIQUID CHURCH: Liquid Church exists to build people up with God’s hope and love. Founded in 2007 by Lead Pastor Tim Lucas, Liquid Church is one of the fastest-growing churches in the country. We have 6 locations around New Jersey, including campuses in Mercer County (Princeton), Morris County (Parsippany), Passaic County (Wayne), Somerset County (Somerville), and Union County (Garwood and Mountainside). If you live outside NJ, then join us for Church Online each week. You can also learn more about us at LiquidChurch.com

Topics

• Faith
• Trust in God