Conquering Faith
CONQUERING FAITH
Text..· Hebrews 11:30.
Introduction:
A. Faith i believing God's promises and acting upon them i obedience to His command.
B. We act n faith as regards most areas of life.
C. Yet ou faith in God's promises is so small and weak.
D. We do ell if we pray as did Jesus'disciples: "Lord, increas our faith," Luke 17:5.
E. Today's text is a reference to Joshua and Israel's first mi itary campaign in Canaan. I. JOSHUA, OSES'MINISTER. Exodus 24: 13
A. He w a man "full of the spirit of wisdom," Deute nomy 34:9.
B. He was man of great faith.
1. Firsf introduced in Exodus 17:9.
a. e led Israel to victory in their first military ngagement after leavingEgypt.
b. e had faith to believehe could win in the name .fthe Lord.
2. ccompaniedMoses into the mountain to receive w.
3. as faithful to Mosesto the very end.
4. He ever tried to becomethe leader, but was content to se e the great man, Moses.
C. Such fielity usually qualifies a man for leadership.
1. The y came when Joshua did becomethe leader.
2. Noti e his commissionfrom the Lord, Joshua 1:1-9.
3. The notice Joshua's response, Joshua 1:10-18.
II. JOSHUA'S AITH IN CONQUERING.
A. By fait , he declared they could overcome the enemies Numbers 14:6-9.
B. His m t celebrated victory is the overthrow of Jericho, Joshua 6. C. Notice ow his faith was there demonstrated. 1. He 0 eyed the Lord and conductedthe campaignas in- struc ed. a. . arched once around the city dailyfor six days. b. n the seventh day, marched around the city even times. - 10 -
