Where Trust is Tested: Numbers 14

Posted on May 6, 2026

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sermon date 2026-05-03
sermon manager Josh Gerard
Sermon Location New Beginnings Church, Brooklyn, Iowa

Where Trust is Tested: Numbers 14

What happens when God leads us into the wilderness…and not out of it? In this message, Where Trust Is Tested, Pastor Josh Gerard walks through Numbers 14 and the response of the Israelites when faced with the Promised Land. Instead of trusting God’s promise, they shrink back in fear, rebellion, and longing for what was familiar, even slavery. Through their story, we see how quickly distrust can take root and how one act of disobedience can lead to more (“sin begets sin”).

What happens when God leads us into the wilderness…and not out of it? In this message, Where Trust Is Tested, Pastor Josh Gerard walks through Numbers 14 and the response of the Israelites when faced with the Promised Land. Instead of trusting God’s promise, they shrink back in fear, rebellion, […]

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