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Dare to stand alone.

James Gudgeon January, 4 2026 Video & Audio
Deuteronomy 1:36
The sermon centers on the necessity of wholehearted faithfulness to God, illustrated through the example of Caleb, who alone among the Israelites trusted God's promise and followed Him despite overwhelming opposition. Drawing from Deuteronomy and Numbers, it emphasizes that true discipleship requires rejecting the fear and unbelief of the crowd, trusting God's past faithfulness, and enduring opposition—even when isolated or ridiculed—because God honors those who wholly follow Him. The message underscores that faith is not the absence of doubt, but the conscious choice to obey God despite inner struggles, as seen in Caleb, Daniel, and Job, whose lives reflect a commitment to God's word over worldly conformity. It warns against half-hearted allegiance, citing Scripture's call to reject the world's allure and to follow Christ fully, knowing that only those who walk the narrow path will inherit the promised land, which is ultimately heaven. The sermon concludes with a pastoral exhortation to fix one's eyes on Christ, to deny self, take up the cross, and persevere in obedience, confident that God remains faithful to His promises.