Pastor Danny Wolford opens a new series, “God Wants to Use You,” with the liberating truth that every believer is intentionally crafted by God for meaningful good works (Ephesians 2:10 ). Turning to Joshua 1, he describes the enormous shoes Joshua had to fill after Moses’ death and the intimidating prospect of leading an untrained nation across the Jordan into hostile territory. Three times God commands Joshua, “Be strong and courageous,” and Pastor Danny builds the sermon around four confidence-builders rooted in that divine pep-talk:

1. Let go of doubt – Doubt paralyses ministry. James 1:6 pictures the doubter as a wave driven by the wind. Comparison and the memory of past failures feed doubt, yet God habitually redeems murderers, liars, and outcasts—proof that your history does not disqualify you.

2. Look for a promise – Holding the Bible aloft, Danny reminds us that Scripture contains more than 7,000 promises. God guaranteed Joshua victory (Joshua 1:3-5); decades later Joshua testifies that “not one promise failed” (Joshua 23:14 ). The same God pledges us strength, success in His purposes, and unwavering support.

3. Lean on the Lord – Talent never guarantees fruitfulness; dependence does. Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust with all our hearts. Jesus isn’t a crutch but the pacemaker that keeps ministry alive when we feel drained.

4. Launch out in faith – Faith is a verb. Israel had to step into a flooded Jordan before God dammed the water far upstream—proof that obedience often precedes the miracle. Ecclesiastes 11:4 warns that waiting for perfect conditions means never planting; action unlocks God’s provision.

Danny closes with two probing questions: “What are you doubting God can do through you?” and “What have you been praying about that you now need to start doing?” The invitation is clear: claim your God-given purpose, abandon excuses, and take the first step today.