There's a book in our church library titled, "Caring Enough to Confront". Apparently, it's not one of our most popular titles because it rarely seems to get checked out! I wonder why? Do you care about your friends? I mean really care? Do you care enough that when you see them heading for trouble, you stick your neck out at some risk? Today's sermon is about that kind of loyalty.

There's a book in our church library titled,"Caring Enough to Confront". Apparently, it's not one of our most popular titles because it rarely seems to get checked out! I wonder why? Do you care about your friends? I mean really care? Do you care enough that when you see them heading for trouble, you stick your neck out at some risk? Today's sermon is about that kind of loyalty.

(Joined in Progress) - Joshua had made an unwise treaty with the Gibeonites, and now because of this, he was being drawn into a seemingly impossible task - a battle against an alliance of five armies all at once. He was faithful, and God intervened miraculously. We may be asked by God to undertake what seem like impossible tasks. Will we have the faith and courage to tackle them?

It's estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day. Each decision, of course, carriescertain consequences with it that are both good and bad. How are you at making decisions? Joshua 9 points us to something that will help anyone make better decisions.

Whatever we celebrate, grows in importance to us. We celebrate wedding anniversaries not only to remember, but also to reinforce the importance of that relationship. Why would we believe that our relationship withthe King of the World is any different? Intentionally marking our relationshipwith God helps to keep us connected to our King. How are we doing this?

If you've ever watched a soccer match, you'll know that it's not a game of continuous play. There are lots of stops and starts. Whenever the ball is mishandled or illegal contact occurs, the referee blows the whistle to stop the play. Sometimes he'll explain the infraction and give preventative advice. Then play resumes. InJoshua 8, Israel's conquest of Canaan came to a halt because of an infraction. After administering a penalty, Godwas ready to resume action. Ever felt like God's work in your life was stalled? Maybe you feel that way right now. What would have to happen for things to resume?

Children come indifferent shapes and sizes.One variety of child is what has been called 'the strong-willed child'. According to a leading expert, when raising this kind of child, it's important to clearly define boundaries of acceptable behavior and then to enforce them when they're crossed. In Joshua 7, God's people cross a divine 'boundary' and pay dearly for it. Sound familiar?

Ever faced an "impossible " moment? When what needed to be done couldn't? At least, not by us. But then, Someone stronger and wiser intervened. Of course, the Intervenor is none other than God. In the opening battle of theconquest of Canaan, the God of Israel shows himself superior to the Canaanites and a savior to his own people and toone of the residents of Jericho! Such might, and such mercy. Can you think of a time when God delivered you? Or maybe that time is now!

The Israelites have finally crossed the Jordan River and entered the land that God promised to their ancestors. The first thing they are commanded to do is to erect a monument as a reminder to coming generations that their God is mighty, and He is to be feared. He has, through His covenant with them,shown the way to His blessing. He has provided a way to spiritual blessing for us as well. Will we, asGod's people, remember His way?