Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on February 18, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God’s truth, disciple God’s people, delight in God’s Son, and display God’s glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.
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Introduction
Big Idea: Cling to the Lord your God, for his promises are always fulfilled, whether they are blessings for obedience or judgment for disobedience.
1. An Example to Follow [Josh. 23:1–2]
A. The Setting [Josh. 1:1]
B. The Summons [Josh. 1:2]
2. An Encouragement to Embrace [Josh. 23:1–5]
A. Past Grace [Josh. 23:1–4]
B. Future Grace [Josh. 23:5]
3. An Exhortation to Obey [Josh. 23:6–13]
A. The Standard of Obedience [Josh. 23:6]
B. The Separation of Obedience [Josh. 23:7, 12–13; 2 Cor. 6:14–7:1]
C. The Singularity of Obedience [Josh. 23:8, 11]
D. The Strength of Obedience [Josh. 23:9–10; Exod. 14:14; Deut. 1:30]
4. An End to Avoid [Josh. 23:14–16]
A. The Promise of God [Josh. 23:14–15]
B. The Punishment of God [Josh. 23:15–16; Heb. 10:26–31]
C. The Provision of God [Gal. 3:13; 1 Cor. 6:9–11]