“From Vision to Victory – The Importance of Vision”   8/27/06

Joshua 1:1-8:34

 

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.  For the weapons of our warfare are not physical but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”  2 Corinthians 10:3-4

 

“You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.  No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.”  2 Timothy 2:3-4

 

“Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.”  1 Cor 10:11

 

God’s Tactics for Spiritual Victory

IS CROSSROADS GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TRANSITION?      SAME WITH MOSES / JOSHUA

 TACTIC 1- Certain victory begins by rallying around God’s VISION     Josh 1:2

 

“To open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”  Acts 26:18

 

TACTIC 2 Certain victory is assured by trusting in God’s PROMISE  Josh 1:3-9

 

"Go therefore….teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."  Matthew 28:18-20

 

TACTIC 3 Certain victory arrives through the power of PRAYER     Josh 5:13-15

 

"I am the vine, you are the branches… for without Me you can do nothing.”  John 15:5

 

TACTIC 4- Certain victory requires that we take ACTION    Josh 6:1-27

 

"And I also say to you that….on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it”.   Matthew 16:18      GATES DON’T MOVE!!

 

TACTIC 5 - Certain victory requires that we focus on HOLINESS   Josh 7:1

 

“So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.”  Hebrews 3:19

Do you believe enough to commit your Time Talents and Treasure?

TACTIC 6- Certain victory is always followed by WORSHIP    Josh 8:30

 

“Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.”  

Psalm 127:1

 

“… They were praising God and having favor with all the people.  And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

Acts 2:47

What is your commitment level?  What can you do? Come find out tonight!