Podcast On The Way

Brian Gollery

Discover the masterful structure of Matthew's Gospel and how it reveals Jesus' true identity through five powerful movements. This comprehensive Bible study explores how Matthew crafted his Gospel to systematically present Jesus as the divine Son of God with ultimate authority. Learn about the Sermon on the Mount and how Jesus speaks with divine authority, unlike the scribes who quoted other rabbis. Understand the ten mighty works that prove Jesus' power over disease, demons, nature, and death. Explore why religious leaders opposed Jesus despite undeniable miracles and how their rejection fulfilled prophecy. Discover the meaning behind Jesus' parables and why they reveal truth to some while concealing it from others. Study Peter's great confession and what it means to truly recognize Jesus as the Christ. Learn about the cost of discipleship and why Jesus called followers to take up their cross and deny themselves. Understand Jesus' mission statement to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Explore the

Your emotions aren't random weather patterns that just happen to you - they're spiritual indicators revealing what your heart truly believes and treasures. The biblical heart has three functions: it thinks, feels, and chooses, working together in a chain reaction where beliefs shape desires, desires create emotions, and emotions motivate choices. Anxiety reveals you're believing lies about God's care and desiring control, while anger shows you're demanding something you want right now, and discouragement exposes misplaced hope. Sin has corrupted all three dimensions of our hearts, but Christ offers transformation by renewing our minds with truth, changing our desires to treasure Him, and freeing our will to choose obedience. When strong emotions hit, ask yourself three questions: What am I believing? What am I wanting? What am I choosing? Then bring those answers to Scripture and let gospel truth transform your heart from the inside out.

Discover powerful lessons about God's faithfulness and commitment from Joshua's final challenge to Israel in this inspiring biblical message. Learn how to overcome spiritual forgetfulness and respond to God's grace with wholehearted devotion. This comprehensive study of Joshua 24 reveals five movements of God's grace that demonstrate His unwavering faithfulness throughout history. Explore how grace surprises us by choosing the undeserving, delivers us from bondage, shields us from enemies, satisfies us with abundant provision, and demands our worship and commitment. Perfect for Christians seeking to deepen their faith, understand biblical commitment, and learn practical ways to remember God's faithfulness in daily life. Whether you're struggling with spiritual commitment, dealing with doubt, or wanting to grow in your relationship with God, this message provides biblical insights and practical applications. Topics covered include overcoming spiritual amnesia, removing modern idols, responding to God's grace,

Christians are called to be like a Tiffany diamond setting - lifting up the gospel to display Christ's brilliance rather than concealing it with our own accomplishments. Paul's instructions to Titus emphasize sound doctrine built on faith, love, and steadfastness, with particular emphasis on self-control as evidence that mastery over sin is possible through Christ. Rather than attacking systems directly, the gospel transforms individuals, which in turn changes society. We live between Christ's first coming, which brought grace and training in righteousness, and His second coming, which represents our blessed hope. Our lives should be simple, elegant settings that showcase the brilliant jewel of the gospel to the world.

The tribe of Levi began under a curse, scattered throughout Israel as punishment for their ancestors' violent sins at Shechem. Yet God transformed this judgment into an incredible blessing, making the Levites the priests and spiritual leaders of the entire nation. Their scattering became a strategic placement to serve all of Israel, and their inheritance became God Himself rather than temporary land. From this cursed tribe came Moses, Aaron, and other great spiritual leaders. This transformation reveals God's power to turn our deepest shame into our highest calling, whether we're dealing with consequences from our own mistakes or suffering from others' sins.

God's promises aren't abstract concepts but concrete realities meant to be experienced in our daily lives. In Joshua 18, we see how God fulfilled His 400-year-old promise to Abraham with specific land distributions for each tribe. Even though the Israelites hadn't completely conquered the land, God established His dwelling place at Shiloh among them. This teaches us that God doesn't wait for perfect circumstances to meet with us. He wants to establish a regular meeting place—our own 'Shiloh'—where we can worship Him faithfully even amid our incomplete victories. His promises are meant to stimulate us to action, not sedate us into passive waiting.

Brian Gollery

At 85 years old, Caleb boldly asked for the most challenging assignment in the Promised Land – a mountain filled with giants. While most people his age would seek comfort, Caleb saw these obstacles as opportunities to demonstrate God's power. His story teaches us that giants in our lives don't easily disappear, but faith allows us to face them with confidence. Through 45 years of waiting and preparation, Caleb developed a readiness that enabled him to trust God completely. His example challenges believers of all ages to stop asking for easier paths and instead request the strength to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.

Joshua 12-13 reveals a profound spiritual reality that directly applies to our lives today - living in the tension between the 'already' and 'not yet' of God's promises. The Israelites had experienced remarkable victories, with 31 kings defeated as testimony to God's faithfulness. Yet despite occupying the Promised Land, enemies still remained within their borders, requiring ongoing vigilance and action. This mirrors our experience as Christians. We've been justified by faith, adopted as God's children, and sealed with the Holy Spirit - our salvation is secure. However, we still battle against sin, temptation, and spiritual enemies in this fallen world. We often prove faithful during major crises but stumble in the daily grind of faith, losing ground not through dramatic falls but through subtle compromises and gradual shifts in our vigilance. The chapters remind us that our true inheritance isn't in material possessions but in God Himself. Just as the Levites received 'the Lord God of Israel' as their inheri

When faced with honoring a costly covenant with the Gibeonites, Joshua chose faithfulness over convenience, marching all night to defend those who had deceived him. This commitment opened the door for God's miraculous intervention, including making the sun stand still during battle. Joshua's bold, public prayer demonstrated his unwavering faith in God's promises. The story teaches us that God honors covenant faithfulness, responds to believing prayer, and secures complete victory for His people. When we keep our commitments, pray boldly, and trust God to finish what He started, we position ourselves to experience God's supernatural intervention in our battles.

Joshua 9 reveals how the Gibeonites deceived Israel through spiritual manipulation rather than military might. They used flattery, religious language, and manufactured evidence to create a false impression of distant travelers seeking alliance. Israel's leaders failed to seek God's counsel, making decisions based on appearances rather than divine wisdom. This ancient story warns believers about spiritual deception that comes disguised as faith, highlighting the importance of discernment, testing claims against Scripture, looking for genuine fruit of conversion, and seeking God's wisdom in all spiritual decisions. Even in our failures, God works redemptively, as demonstrated when Joshua confronted the Gibeonites while still showing mercy.

Finding victory in life's battles requires God's presence and direction, not just our own strength or strategy. After Israel's defeat due to self-reliance, God graciously offered encouragement and a new strategy, turning their failure into victory. The abrupt transition from battle to worship in Joshua 8 teaches that our highest calling isn't conquest but covenant faithfulness. God's Word must be embraced in its entirety, both blessings and warnings, and His covenant includes everyone who aligns with His people. Through Christ, we can experience God's blessing despite our failures, reminding us that the ultimate goal isn't winning battles but maintaining our relationship with God.

Joshua 7 presents a sobering lesson about the seriousness of sin among God's people. Fresh from their miraculous victory at Jericho, Israel approached the smaller town of Ai with confidence, only to face unexpected defeat. The reason wasn't military weakness but divine judgment - Achan had taken items that God had commanded to be devoted to Him, and God's anger was kindled against all Israel as a result. Joshua's response models honest prayer in confusion, falling before God to question what happened while still honoring God's name. The story reveals essential truths about corporate responsibility - though only Achan sinned directly, the entire community bore responsibility for failing to seek God's guidance and for their collective pride. God's ultimatum was clear: deal with the sin, or lose His presence. After Achan and his family faced severe judgment, God's presence returned, and Israel was victorious at Ai. This narrative challenges us to take sin seriously, recognizing that our actions affect not just o

From Fear to Faith: Crossing Life's Spiritual Jordans explores the transformative journey of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. This powerful message examines how God moves His people through three significant spiritual transitions that apply directly to our lives today: from fear to faith, from shame to honor, and from wilderness to promised land. Discover why God commanded circumcision when the Israelites' enemies were already paralyzed with fear—revealing the principle that God values obedience over opportunity. Learn how God's perfect timing protected His people during their most vulnerable moments, and how this applies to your spiritual journey today. This teaching unpacks the deep significance of God rolling away the reproach of Egypt, transforming 40 years of wandering and shame into honor and purpose. Understand the powerful truth that God's faithfulness isn't dependent on our performance, and how the covenant promise remains intact despite our failures. Explore the significance of the Is