Conquering Jericho: Trusting God's Unconventional Plans - July 14, 2024

Welcome to today's sermon podcast! Inspired by Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 6:19, this sermon aims to help you understand God's plan for your life and how to overcome the obstacles you face.

Life is filled with challenges, and whether you have many resources or few, there are always barriers to overcome. Drawing from classic Old Testament stories, today's message focuses on the story of Jericho from the book of Joshua. We explore how the Israelites, led by Joshua, faced the formidable walled city of Jericho and how God's unconventional plan led them to victory.

From Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt to Joshua taking over as their leader, we see a pattern of obedience and faith that brings about God's promises. As we delve into the story, we'll uncover how communication with God, compliance with His commands, and confidence in His promises enable us to conquer life's challenges.

Join us as we learn valuable lessons from Joshua chapter 6 and discover how we too can overcome our personal "Jerichos" through the power of God, trusting His plan, obeying His commands, and following His lead with confidence.

May this sermon encourage you to keep your head high and your faith strong as you navigate the obstacles in your life.

With Pastor Mike Curry.

“Conquering Jericho: Overcoming Challenges with Faith”

Joshua 6

Main Idea: We can overcome challenges by trusting God’s promise, obeying His commands, and confidently following His lead.

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

1. Communication: Trusting God’s Promise (Joshua 6:1-2)

• God’s Promise: “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands...”
• Psalm 16:7-8
• Matthew 6:33

2. Compliance: Obedience in Action (Joshua 6:6-7, 8, 10, 16)

• God’s plan: March around Jericho once a day for six days, with priests carrying trumpets and the ark of the covenant.
• Joshua’s Obedience: He complied, even when the plan seemed unconventional.
• James 1:22

3. Confidence: Shouting in Faith (Joshua 6:20-21)

• Faith in Action: March around Jericho seven times, then shout in glory to God.
• Result: The walls of Jericho fell, and victory was secured.
• Romans 8:31-39

Reflection Questions:

• “What ‘walls of Jericho’ do you currently face in your life—challenges that seem insurmountable? How can you seek God’s communication and trust His promise to overcome them?”
• “Reflect on a time when God led you to take an unconventional or unexpected step in obedience. What did you learn from that experience, and how did it impact your faith?”
• “Consider the promises God has given you for the future. How can you hold onto those promises and confidently move forward, even when circumstances appear difficult?”