The book of Joshua is filled with several troubling verses. God commanded the Israelites to go throughout the land and totally annihilate the Canaanites. Was this a command for ethnic cleansing or genocide? How do these difficult verses mesh with Jesus’ command to love our enemies? Join us as we address this difficult issue and several others.

Joshua 12 has been skipped over far too often. The majority of readers see only unnecessary redundancy and a list of defeated kings. Nevertheless, this chapter forms a key bridge into the next section of Joshua. It’s a faith building chapter that recalls God’s power and faithfulness.

Joshua 11 depicts the Northern Campaign of Israel’s conquests. Just like chapter 10, kings and enemies form a strong alliance against Israel. Despite the opposition, Joshua trusts God and the Israelites chase their enemies in victory. Join us as we explore the topic of God’s Rest in our sermon series through Joshua.

During the Southern Campaign, Joshua and the Israelites had the Canaanites on the run. Some of them looked for safety from nearby fortified cities. Five Amorite kings fled to a cave. God overcame all of them teaching lessons about real security in God alone. Join us as we continue our study through Joshua 10.16-43.

As Joshua leads Israel’s southern campaign, 5 Amorite kings united against him. Israel’s new alliance with Gibeon was tested. With a strong word of encouragement from the LORD, Joshua routed Israel’s enemies in a miraculous way. Join us as we talk about having faith over fear in Joshua 10.

With word of God’s power spreading across the land, one group of people realize they are in trouble. The Gibeonites knew Israel could not be defeated and created a deceptive plan to preserve their family. Join us as we address several aspects of following God when times are good including walking by faith and trusting God’s promises.

Joshua 8 is a story of restoration. After Israel was defeated in Ai, Joshua and the leaders dealt with Achan’s sin. The difference between Joshua 7 and 8 was one of restoration with God. When God was with the people and the sin was handled, there was a completely different outcome. Join us as we continue our sermon series through Joshua.

Joshua 6 and 7 are juxtaposed for a reason. In Joshua 6, the Israelites obeyed the LORD despite a very unreasonable attack plan. They succeeded and enjoyed the blessings of victory. In the smaller, less threatening, city of Ai, the exact opposite happens. Joshua 7 is a summary of what happens when sinful choices affect an entire nation. Join us as we discuss the nature of sin in Joshua 7.

Joshua 6 and 7 are pivotal chapters for understanding Israel’s conquest. Both the victory at Jericho and defeat at Ai will set the tone for the rest of the conquest. When Israel faithfully obeyed God, waiting on His timing and instruction, God gave them overwhelming victory. However, when they fought their own way with unconfessed sin in the camp, they were defeated. Join us as we continue our sermon series on Joshua and talk about spiritual battles.

Joshua 5 is the last chapter before Israel begins the conquest and invasion of Jericho. God’s timing is very surprising. After crossing the Jordan, Israel does not move immediately to Jericho. Instead, they are commanded to wait and prepare. Joshua also received an unsettling encounter with the Commander, who is neither for him or against him.