FBC Sumrall Sermons

Sermon 10/11/26

Hampton Sims

Corrupted By SinIn the Series The Faithfulness of GodJoshua 7The Cause of failure (v. 1)B.T. #1: God is displeased when we are not obedient.1. The Issue- (Mt. 15:8)2. The ImpactThe Consequences of sin (vv. 2-5)B.T. #2: Avoid self-assurance at all costs.1. The Fault & the fallacy (vv. 2-3)2. The Failure & the folly (vv.4-5) - (Heb. 12:5-6)The Correction by Joshua (vv. 6-26)B.T. #3: Sin must be confessed and removedStep #1: Intercession to God (vv. 6-9)a. Joshua’s contrition (v. 6)b. Joshua’s confusion (vv. 7-8)c. Joshua’s concern (v. 9)Step #2: Listening to God (vv. 10-15)a. The affirmation(v. 10)b. The accusation (vv. 11-12)c. The alignment (vv. 13-15)Step #3: Removing the sin (vv. 16-26)a. The investigation (vv. 16-18)b. The confession (v. 20)c. The destruction (v. 21)d. The confirmation (vv. 22-23)e. The result (vv. 24-26) - (Ps. 34:14) - (1 Thess. 5:22) - (1 Pet. 2:11)

What Did You Say??

In the Series The Faithfulness of God

Joshua 6

1. The Cowering of Jericho (v.1)

2. The Covenant with Joshua (v.2)—(Jer. 1:4-5 & 8)

Biblical Truth #1:God goes before us and fights even before we get tothe battle

3. The Command from the Lord (vv.3-5)

Biblical Truth #2:If we are attentive & listening, God will giveinstruction for the battle ahead

4. The Compliance by the People (vv.6-17)

Biblical Truth #3:Even if we do not understand what God is doing, we needto be obedient

5. The Caution from Joshua (vv.18-19)

6. The Conquering of Jericho (vv.20-21)—(Rom. 11:33-36)

Biblical Truth #4:If we are faithful, God’s victory in our livesis final and complete

a. The submission

b. The spectacle

c. The stirring

7. The Consummation by Joshua (vv. 22-25)

Preparing for Battle

In the Series The Faithfulness of God

Joshua 5

STEP #1 Rely on God (v. 1)

a. Notice God’s completeness

b. Notice the enemy’s insufficiency (2 Tim. 1:7 AMP)

STEP #2 Restore your personal altar (vv. 2-9)

a. Notice the unfaithful generation (v. 6)

b. Notice the faithful generation (v.7)

c. Notice God’s favor (v.9)—(Eph. 5:10)

STEP #3 Reverence through worship (v. 10)

a. What God did

b. What God is doing

c. What God will do

STEP #4 Reflect on God’s goodness (vv. 11-12)

a. The appetizer (v. 11)—(1 Cor. 15:54-57)—(Rev. 1:17-18)

b. The main dish (v. 12)

STEP #5 Resignation of personal agenda (vv. 13-15)

a. Joshua’s agenda (v. 13a)

b. Joshua’s approach (vv. 13b-14)

i. Question asked

ii. Submission displayed

How to Live as A Godly Parent (Deuteronomy 6:1-9)

7-Principles from God’s Word & 12-Practical Steps for Life

7-Principles:

1. Live by God's Standards (v.1)

2. Pass them to your kids (v.2)

3. Realize you need God (v.3)

4. God gets undivided loyalty (vv.4-5)

5. Be devoted in your study (v.6)

6. Teach your children (v.7)

7. Display God's Word (vv.8-9)

The 12-Practical Steps—(what not to do/what to do)

What Not To Do:

1. Be an angry person

2. Exaggerate Situations

3. Don’t live through your child

4. Don’t live like a hypocrite

5. Don’t humiliate them

6. Don’t change the rules

7. Don’t be unfair

8. Don’t expect perfection

What To Do:

9. Be involved in your child’s life (Deu. 6:7)

10. Show love for your spouse (1 Jn. 3:18)

11. Show love for your child (1 Jn. 3:18)

12. Listen to your child (Phil. 2:3-4)

SPEAK UP!!

In the Series The Faithfulness of God

Joshua 4

1.The Stones Speak of their PASSION for the Things of God (Deu. 1:8)

a. desire to HAVE what God has promised

b. desire to COMPLETELY HAVE what God has promised

2. The Stones Speak of their APPROACH and PROCESS (vv. 4-11)

a. The people’s FIRM STANCE (v. 4a)

b. The people’s UNITY ( v. 4b)

c. The people’s TESTIMONY (vv. 6-7)

d. The people’s obedience to FOLLOW Joshua after Moses’ death (v.8)

e. The people’s obedience to LISTEN to God’s instructions (vv. 10-11)

3. The Stones Speak of What God DID and HOW

a. God did the AMAZING (vv.15-18 & 23)

b. God receives the GLORY (vv.24)

i. THE EXTENT

ii. THE INTENT

Joshua 3

Aug 23, 2026

Passage: Habakkuk Hab. 3:17-19

Preacher: Hampton Sims, Student Minister of FBC Sumrall

Detail:

Like Habakkuk:

       -Acknowledge God

       -Submit to God

       -Trust in God

Aug 16, 2026

Passage: Joshua 2:1-24

Preacher: Dr. Roger Reeder

Series: The Faithfulness of God

Detail:

Biblical Truth #1

Be careful not to judge; God's grace is offered to anyone, despite how they are currently living.

Biblical Truth #2

Despite our uncertainty or disbelief-God is already working on our behalf.

   1.  He's making a way

   2.  He's assuring of things ahead.

   3.  He's changing hearts.

Biblical Truth #3

In the Midst of whatever is happening-God can strengthen Your Faith.

   1.  The concern

   2.  The confidence

   3.  The contract

Biblical Truth #4

If We Will allow Him, God will give the confidence needed for what is ahead.

   1.  Their report

   2.  Their reasoning

Aug 09, 2026

Passage: Joshua 1:1-18

Preacher: Dr. Roger Reeder

Series: The Faithfulness of God

Detail:

1.  Joshua's call

     a.  A new position

     b.  A new purpose

     c.  A new promise

2.  God's charge

     a.  God's instruction

     b.  Man's ignorance

3.  Joshua's command

     a.  packing

     b.  proceeding

     c.  processing

4.  People's commitment

     a.  A show of loyalty

     b.  A show of faith

     c.  A show of devotion

     d.  A show of encouragement