When sin is hidden in the camp, victory stops. From Achan’s failure to Christ’s obedience, Joshua 7 teaches how personal sin can affect the whole community—and why God calls His people to holiness, confession, and grace.

A brand-new year and a new season begin with the same unchanging mission: making Jesus famous. From Joshua 6:27, this sermon reveals how God’s presence, obedience, and faithful people led to fame—not for Joshua’s sake, but to display God’s power. Ultimately, Joshua points us to Jesus, the greater leader whose fame spreads as His people trust and obey Him today. This message casts Gospel City Church’s vision for 2026: lives transformed by Christ so His name is known throughout the land.

As a new year approaches, this message explores the biblical connection between blessing and curse through Joshua 6:26 and the fall of Jericho. It reveals why God set boundaries around what belonged to Him, why people are tempted to rebuild what God has destroyed, and how those boundaries are meant to protect, not harm. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus, who took the curse upon Himself so we could walk in true blessing and live the life God desires for us.

Christmas isn’t unbiblical—it’s a powerful invitation to celebrate the birth of the King of the universe. Drawing from Matthew 2, this message shows how God Himself orchestrated the first Christmas celebration, why the date matters less than the devotion, and what kind of gift truly honors Jesus. The Magi brought treasure, but God invites us to bring something far more valuable: our lives. Christmas is about worship, surrender, and joyfully honoring the Savior who came for us.

Rahab’s story in Joshua 6 shows what happens when faith refuses to stay silent. By counting the cost and taking the risk, she courageously shared the way of salvation, and her house became a refuge amid judgment. This message challenges us to live with the same faith, wisdom, and courage so that others in our life might be saved too.

This sermon wrestles honestly with the difficult verse in Joshua 6:21, showing how its severity reveals God’s justice, impartiality, mercy, and grace. It explains why God judged Jericho’s deep, longstanding wickedness while also giving the city time and opportunity to repent. Even the hardest parts of the passage—including the death of children—are explored through the lens of God’s eternal mercy and the hope He provides. And it asks: What if even the hardest verses of Scripture are meant to reveal more of God’s goodness than we expect?

This message unpacks how God’s promises—like provision, rest, clarity, and freedom—often come with conditions that invite our obedience and perseverance. Through the story of Jericho, we discover three keys to possessing God’s promises: pushing through resistance, claiming only what He has promised, and following His instructions. It challenges us to pursue the abundant life Jesus offers by aligning with His ways, not our own. Are you ready to step forward and claim the promises God has already prepared for you?

This message explores Joshua’s encounter with a mysterious warrior near Jericho and demonstrates from Scripture that the figure is a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. By examining His identity as the Commander of the Lord’s army, His acceptance of worship, and His declaration of holy ground, the passage reveals Christ’s eternal presence and authority. The sermon then highlights what this revelation means for believers today—namely that Jesus is not simply “on our side,” but calls us to be on His. Finally, it shows that the battles we face ultimately belong to Him, and we walk in victory when we worship, obey, and align ourselves with the Commander of Heaven’s armies.

This message explores how God reveals Himself as both powerful and faithful through His provision for Israel in the wilderness and in the Promised Land. Drawing from Joshua 5:11–12, it highlights that God provides, invites our participation, and often supplies our needs in different ways. It also addresses the challenging question of why God’s provision sometimes seems absent by offering eight biblical considerations. Ultimately, the message points us to Jesus, the true bread of life who sustains us eternally.

Just as Canadians pause on Remembrance Day to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom, Joshua 5:10 records Israel’s own “Remembrance Day” — the Passover — a sacred reminder of God’s deliverance. In this message, we trace the Passover from its first celebration in Egypt to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Through His sacrifice, death passes over all who place their faith in Him. As the church remembers through communion, we are called to never forget the God who saves, delivers, and remains with His people.

Before claiming the land, Israel had to reclaim their identity. God’s covenant mark reminded them who they belonged to—and who they no longer were. In Christ, we too are cut from our old life and raised into something brand new. The sign has changed, but the call remains: belong fully to God.

We all forget — but God calls His people to remember. Just as Israel set up twelve stones from the Jordan to remind future generations of God’s faithfulness and power, we too need memorials that point us back to what God has done. Remembering shapes who we are, strengthens our faith, and fuels our obedience when new obstacles arise. Today, the church itself serves as God’s living memorial — a people rescued from impossible situations, set together to declare His strength and faithfulness to the world. When we remember what God has done, we trust Him more deeply, fear Him rightly, and live as a testimony that the Lord’s hand is strong.

This message examines Israel’s crossing of the Jordan River as a powerful moment of transition from wilderness wandering to entering God’s promises. It explains the historical and spiritual significance of the Jordan River and the Ark of the Covenant, showing how God miraculously stopped the river’s flow to lead His people forward. The sermon draws five parallels for the church today: we are always in transition, everyone must move forward together, we follow God’s Word, all believers share in ministry, and consecration prepares us for God’s wonders. Ultimately, it calls believers to be spiritually ready, united, and obedient as God leads them into greater promises.

In Joshua 2, we meet Rahab—a surprising hero who risked everything to align with the God of Israel. As judgment loomed over Jericho, Rahab’s faith and quick action became her family’s path to salvation. This message draws powerful parallels between her story and our own need to be saved from coming judgment. God's mercy is still available today for those who want it.

God promised His people the land—but they still had to go in and fight for it. Why? Because faith takes action, and unbelief is the real enemy. This message explores how the spies in Joshua’s day reveal a deeper truth for us today: it’s not your circumstances holding you back—it’s what you’re believing. Want to experience the life Jesus promised? Start by asking: What’s standing in your way… and are you believing God enough to overcome it?

In this message a striking parallel is drawn between Joshua addressing Israel and Jesus speaking to His church today. It reminds us that when someone speaks to us—especially Christ—our response reveals our heart and shapes the whole community of believers. We are called to hear His clear commands and rely on His strength to obey. In doing so, we discover the life and blessing that come from following Him together.

This message explores the powerful example of the 2½ tribes in Joshua 1 who, though they had already secured their land and rest, were called to cross the Jordan and fight for their brothers until everyone received their promise. In the same way, God calls spiritually mature believers today to use their strength, peace, and victories—not for isolation, but for intercession. Drawing parallels to Jesus’ own self-giving love, this sermon challenges us to give our best, take the lead, and stay in the fight until others are doing okay in Christ too. Because in God’s family, personal peace isn’t enough—we’re called to pursue collective wholeness.

This message unpacks how God moves His people as one through a clear chain of communication—seen in Joshua’s leadership and fulfilled through Jesus and His church. Just like Israel followed Joshua into the Promised Land, the church today follows Jesus through the leadership He’s established. God’s design for unity through His Word and His leaders isn’t just practical—it reflects His very nature. When we move together under His direction, we show the world what He’s like.

God's command to "be strong and courageous" isn’t about self-confidence—it’s about trusting His promises, obeying His Word, and knowing He’s with you. Strength is the ability to do the hard thing; courage is the resolve to do it despite fear. Joshua 1:6–9 reminds us that faith closes the gap between our weakness and God's faithfulness. Because Jesus—the true and better Joshua—led the way with perfect strength and courage, we can follow Him boldly today.

Before Israel could step into the Promised Land, they had to prepare. In Joshua 1, God speaks to Joshua with a blunt truth—“Moses is dead”—and a bold command: “Get ready to go.” Grief, fear, and comfort can keep us stuck, but God’s promises are still alive. He gives us everything we need to move forward: a clear calling, the guarantee of His presence, and the assurance of success—if we follow Him. Just like Israel, we’re invited to leave behind the wilderness and walk into the life Jesus promised—together, as His people. The question is: Are you ready to go?