What can a group of ancient deceivers teach us about salvation? In The Gospel According to the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:22–27), we see a powerful foreshadowing of the gospel: hearing God’s warning, fearing judgment, making peace before it’s too late, and becoming servants of the King. This message calls us to face the reality of judgment—and rejoice in the greater reality of a Savior who seeks and saves the lost.

After a mountaintop moment of worship and victory, Israel walks straight into deception. In Joshua 9, the Gibeonites trick God’s people into making a binding oath—because Israel failed to seek the Lord’s direction. The result? A costly reminder that our words matter.

This message explores the danger of relying on our own understanding, the seriousness of truth and integrity before God, and why keeping your word reflects the character of the God of truth. From Joshua’s mistake to the greater faithfulness of King Jesus, we’re reminded: don’t speak lightly—do what you say.

What can you do with the Bible? A lot—but only if you read it. In Joshua 8:34–35, we see Joshua do the most basic, powerful thing with God’s Word: he reads all of it—blessings and curses—to all of God’s people. This message calls us back to that same practice today, showing why reading Scripture is foundational to belief, obedience, and transformation, and culminating in the public reading of Jesus’ own words from the Gospel of Matthew. No commentary. Just the Word—read aloud, heard together, and received as God intends.

God’s Word is more than information—it’s life. In Joshua 8:32–33, we see why preserving Scripture matters, how God has done it through history, and what our role is today.

After Israel’s triumph at Ai, Joshua’s first response wasn’t celebration—it was worship. This message explores what true worship really is: recognizing the one true God, responding to His goodness, and offering Him not just songs or sacrifices, but our whole lives. Victory comes from God, worship belongs to God, and the life surrendered to Him is the life truly gained.

Israel failed at Ai… then God called them to try again. Joshua 8 teaches us that setbacks don’t cancel God’s promises—fear does if we let it win. This message is about courage, obedience, and pressing forward into the life God has promised.

When sin is hidden in the camp, victory stops. From Achan’s failure to Christ’s obedience, Joshua 7 teaches how personal sin can affect the whole community—and why God calls His people to holiness, confession, and grace.

A brand-new year and a new season begin with the same unchanging mission: making Jesus famous. From Joshua 6:27, this sermon reveals how God’s presence, obedience, and faithful people led to fame—not for Joshua’s sake, but to display God’s power. Ultimately, Joshua points us to Jesus, the greater leader whose fame spreads as His people trust and obey Him today. This message casts Gospel City Church’s vision for 2026: lives transformed by Christ so His name is known throughout the land.

As a new year approaches, this message explores the biblical connection between blessing and curse through Joshua 6:26 and the fall of Jericho. It reveals why God set boundaries around what belonged to Him, why people are tempted to rebuild what God has destroyed, and how those boundaries are meant to protect, not harm. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus, who took the curse upon Himself so we could walk in true blessing and live the life God desires for us.

Christmas isn’t unbiblical—it’s a powerful invitation to celebrate the birth of the King of the universe. Drawing from Matthew 2, this message shows how God Himself orchestrated the first Christmas celebration, why the date matters less than the devotion, and what kind of gift truly honors Jesus. The Magi brought treasure, but God invites us to bring something far more valuable: our lives. Christmas is about worship, surrender, and joyfully honoring the Savior who came for us.