Sermons on Battle Of Ai:

The Door To Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 17, 2020

Sin can sometimes pounce upon you and destroy you in one fell swoop … or it can quietly, silently eat away at your heart and soul. Achan's story in Joshua 7 can show us what happens when we try to hide or bury our sin.

We’ve all heard the question: “How do you boil a frog?” And the answer is: “One degree at a time.” Now … scientifically, it turns out that that’s not true. When the water gets hot enough, the frog will jump out of the water. How do you destroy a person’s soul? Answer: One sin at a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:22-26, Joshua 6:24, Joshua 7:7-26, Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2024

Be intentional about connecting with others because we are made for community.

Doing Life Together Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill August 17-18, 2024 In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” In it, he detailed the effects of loneliness on the American population, claiming that “lacking social connection ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

My Family Is Causing Me Chaos! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 28, 2022

Many homes operate in chaos because they don't know the answer to correct the problem.

Introduction In today’s world, it seems that so many areas of our lives are lived in chaos. In fact, I have run across people in my ministry who lives are nothing but chaos. And for some, let’s call them the blessed ones, there may be just one or two areas of their lives that are chaotic. In this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 18, 2002

This story has much to teach us about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 The seventh chapter of Joshua opens with the ominous word “but.” The use of the little conjunction of contrast is designed to drive ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast That Lives Within Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014

Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated June 2025.

Beloved .... the scriptures are clear. Hear God's Word from Romans BIBLE ... "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" END (Romans 3:23) And we are all aware that the "wages of sin is ......... death" (Romans 6:23). The angel announced to Joseph that the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 26:41, Romans 7:15-25, 1 John 1:8-9, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Matthew 1:21, John 1:29, 1 John 3:4, Isaiah 53:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

It's Time! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 25, 2025

Finishing the Book of Daniel Series with a nerdy introduction

It’s Time Book of Daniel Series 6/22/2025 Text: Daniel 12 (CSB) Introduction How many people like watching professional fighting? Boxing or UFC in particular? In the beginning of the fight, you always have the ring announcer come out and introduce the fighters. In the UFC, it’s Bruce Buffer. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When To Stop Praying Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #6

WHEN TO STOP PRAYING Joshua 7 I want us to go on an imaginary expedition together... an archeological expedition. You ready? We are in a God-forsaken valley. The sun is beating down on us. There’s nowhere to hide. We are looking for some lost bones, hidden cities and broken pots of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Back On Track" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 24, 2016

One of the things that many of us look for in life as a shortcut-a way to get something done faster without changing the end result. And most of these so-called shortcuts share one thing in common-they don’t work. For instance...

Getting back on Track” Joshua 8: 1-29 One of the things that many of us look for in life as a shortcut-a way to get something done faster without changing the end result. And most of these so-called shortcuts share one thing in common-they don’t work. For instance... • We want ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005

5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Defeat Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002

Five Principles for recovering from a spiritual defeat taken from Joshua’s victory over Ai.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 7 “Recovering From Defeat” Joshua 8: 1-29 As we saw last week there is no failure or mistake that cannot be remedied through the grace of God. Even Achor the valley of trouble can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Curses

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two.

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two. There would be a northern campaign and a southern campaign but, as we shall see in our study this morning, there would be yet another "pause" in the conquest of the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

"How To Fall Into Defeat”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 6, 2008

The factors that contributed to Israel’s defeat at Ai are the same which contribute to the defeat of God’s people today.

The people of Israel had just experienced a miraculous victory over the city of Jericho. The next city for them to conquer was the city of Ai. The forces of Ai were much smaller than were the forces of Jericho, but much to the surprise of the army of Israel, rather than defeating the army of Ai, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013

This story has much to teach about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Strength Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 3, 2005

Before we fight spiritual battles it is imperative that we know the source of our strength.

September 4, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Subject: The Armor of God ¡V Part 1 Knowing Your Strength Title: Knowing Your Strength In the wake of hurricane Katrina we see the devastation of property, loss of life, and the dehumanization of a culture. An enemy has blown through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unleashing The Treasures Of The Midnight Series

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 14, 2013

Just as treasures are not found on the streets, so is wealth not discovered on the cashier's counter in a bank. Just as a whale is not found in a pond, so are riches not found on a Eatery's table. Join me once again, in this exploratory serial to unmask t

'O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!...' (Romans 11:33) 'So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.'(Proverbs 24:14) Every search is always a product of a need. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal