Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 19, 2023 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: Because God has won the battle through Jesus and promised victory in the end, we can confidently wield the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, which will invite conflict from God’s enemies but bring peace to God’s people.
1. God Is All-Powerful [Joshua 11:1–6]
A. The Enemy’s Coalition & Cavalry [Josh. 11:1–5]
B. The Lord’s Comforting Command [Josh. 10:6; John 16:33]
2. God Fights for His People [Joshua 11:7–9]
A. Sovereign Assurance and Surprise Attack [Josh. 11:7–8]
B. Hamstringing Horses and Divine Dependence [Josh. 11:9; Ps. 20:7–8; 33:7]
3. God Conquers His Enemies [Joshua 11:10–20]
A. Joshua’s Complete and Long Victory [Josh. 11:10–18]
B. Stubborn Hostility and Sovereign Hardening [Josh. 11:19–20; Rom. 1; 9]
4. God Saves Through Jesus [Joshua 11:21–23]
A. Joshua Believed God Implicitly [Josh. 11:6–7]
B. Joshua Obeyed God Entirely [Josh. 11:9, 12, 15, 23]
C. Joshua Destroyed the Enemy Completely [Josh. 11:21–22]
D. Joshua Gave the Inheritance Graciously [Josh. 11:23]