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  • Robert Robb avatar

    A Spanner In The Works Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
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    Joshua’s defeat at Ai

    Study 8 Joshua Chapter 7 – A Spanner in the Works Introduction You are all familiar with the saying ‘someone has put a spanner in the works’. Whether it arose out of an actual incident when someone literally dropped a spanner into the machine at which they had been working causing the machine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Achans Sin Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
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    Steps in Achans sin

    Study 9 Achan’s Sin Introduction Last week we began to look at this 7th chapter of the book of Joshua, the chapter that records Israel’s one and only defeat in their campaign, under the leadership of Joshua, to conquer and take possession of the land of Canaan. We saw that the root cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Achans Sin Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
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    Further studies in Achans sin

    Study 10 Achan’s Sin (3) Introduction The poet wrote Sin, like a bee, into the hive will bring A little honey, but expect a sting He was expressing in verse a truth which is re-iterated time and time again in the Bible both in statement and by example, the truth that whilst sin might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost And Consequences Of Secret Sin

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2003
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    IN THIS PASSAGE ABOUT ACHAN SECRET SIN, WE SEE A PAINFUL DEFEAT, A PAINFUL DISCOVERY, AND WE SEE A PAINFUL DEATH.

    THE COST AND CONSEQUENCES OF SECRET SIN JOSHUA 7:1-26 Joshua had one of those days. During the conquest of Jericho the people had been told that all the valuables of that city were to be devoted to the Lord; nothing was to be touched Just when things were going well, one of the brethren got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 18, 2002
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002
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    What makes for an effective Christian leader?

    Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Bad Apple

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
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    It only takes one to make it bad for the whole group.

    Sermon Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Sermon Type: Narrative Sermon Title One bad apple spoils the whole bunch Biblical Problem: Achan coveted and did not obey the Lord; causing the death of soldiers as well as his family. Biblical Solution: Repentance Purging, and obedience bring about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missing God's Best Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2005
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    This sermon shares common mistakes that cause us to miss God’s best.

    Achan was in the promised land but missed the blessings of the land because of the mistakes he made. He missed God’s best. What would cause us to miss God’s best? I. We miss God’s best when we are Disobedient. A. Achan was told to stay away from the banned substance. He disobeyed and paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Run God's Red Light… Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005
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    In the pages of the Old Testament in the book of Joshua we find a story – a rather frightening story – about how worldliness and compromise really hurt the people of God and brought on God’s judgement.

    Which of God’s red lights are you most likely to run? Certainly, His top ten red lights are found in the Old Testament book of Exodus, chapter 20 – the Ten Commandments. “You shall have no other gods before Me.” When you consider not just the surface understanding of the command but the richer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes Trouble Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 24, 2005
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    12th in long series on Joshua. This deals with sin in a believer’s life, which will cost him spiritual victory.

    Joshua 7:1-26 – Here Comes Trouble Today we continue our journey through Joshua. The whole book is about taking new territory. As Christians, God leads us on a journey, a walk into new places. Some people never get out and stretch their spiritual legs. They are still the same people as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can't Get Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 29, 2005
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    14th in long series on Joshua. This sermon deals with tithing, the NT standard for tithing, and greed.

    Joshua 7:1,11,15,19-26 – Can’t Get Enough A notorious miser was called on by the chairman of the community charity. “Sir,” said the fund-raiser, “our records show that despite your wealth, you’ve never once given to our drive.” “Do your records show that I have an elderly mother who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Shuler avatar

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Series

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    Leaders who fail to tithe should not be permitted to make decisions governing the body of Christ.

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Joshua 7 Robbery in any nation is a serious crime. It can result in various forms of punishment. Some people loose a hand while others spend time in prison. Stealing is also a crime in the Kingdom of God, as we shall see in our lesson today. Historically, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Disobedience And Defeat Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
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    Today’s message is one of warning. It is a cautionary lesson from the Bible that I pray you will listen to very carefully with a mind and heart that is open to God’s Spirit. Though this is not a message of joy, it is one of great consequence for your fu

    Disobedience, Defeat, and Discipline Text: Joshua 7 Several weeks ago I began a study in Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, drawing lessons for our own advance into the place of abundant blessing in the presence of God! Are you taking your promised land, moving into a life that is filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Achan's Fatal Mistake

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
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    The importance of not compromising with sin

    Achan’s Fatal Mistake Joshua 7:3-13,24-25 Primary Purpose: The importance of not compromising with sin Last week we saw the people of God stand before their enemy and defeat them. We saw the powerful story of how God led the people of God to defeat Jericho. As they turn from this fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Prescription For An Achan Heart Series

    Contributed by Robert Jones on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
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    God’s discipline for Sin in the Camp

    GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR AN ACHAN HEART JOSHUA 7:1-26 Israel has just been involved in the greatest military conquest in their history--------they have just witnessed the tremendous defeat of the city of Jericho and they are still basking in the glow of that great event ----------but verse 1 tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist