When Things Go Desperately Wrong

Joshua 7:1-12 I. Look For The Presence Of Sin. There are three ways sin showed itself: 1) It halted the progress of God’s people – sin always halts the progress of a person, church or community. 2) It hinders our prayer life – Israel tried to force God to do something. 3) It hurts the people around us – sin destroys fellowship with God. II. Observe The Progression Of Sin. (vs. 20-21) Sin started in the head, moved to the heart, settled in the hand, then hid. The only thing that covers sin is the blood of Jesus. III. Note The Punishment Of Sin. (vs. 24-26) Israel named the place of Achan’s burial site, “the valley of trouble”. It served as a reminder of the consequences of breaking the covenant of God. Sin is nothing to play with. It could cost you everything. CONCULSION: Don’t let sin take you over the edge!