Be Strong and of Good Courage | Deuteronomy 30–31 | Pastor Matt Nettesheim
Chesapeake Baptist Church Sermons by Chesapeake Baptist Church
Episode notes
In this powerful and practical message from Deuteronomy 30–31, Pastor Matt Nettesheim preaches on the reality that choosing to follow God does not remove life’s difficulties—but it does provide divine strength to endure them.
God calls His people to “choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19), but immediately after that choice, Israel faced uncertainty, leadership change, and the unknown. Likewise, believers today often expect life to become easier after making spiritual decisions—but Scripture teaches otherwise.
This sermon reminds us that while outward circumstances may remain difficult, inward strength comes from the Lord. God commands His people to “be strong and of a good courage” (Deuteronomy 31:6), not because life is easy, but because He is faithful.
Key Truths from This Sermon:
- Choosing God is always right—but it does ...