{"id":6811,"date":"2026-10-18T04:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/?post_type=ctc_sermon&#038;p=6811"},"modified":"2026-10-18T18:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T23:17:45","slug":"sunday-october-18-2026-sermon","status":"publish","type":"ctc_sermon","link":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/sermons\/sunday-october-18-2026-sermon\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, October 18, 2026 Sermon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONGREGATIONAL SERMON NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Book of Joshua: The People You Never Expected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary Text:<\/strong> Joshua 2:1\u201321<br><strong>Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong> Joshua 6:22\u201325; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25; Matthew 1:5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. TWO SPIES, ONE UNEXPECTED ALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read: Joshua 2:1\u201311<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rahab lived in Jericho, a city Israel was preparing to conquer. She was not an Israelite, but she recognized the power and authority of Israel&#8217;s God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Rahab heard what God had done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The people of Jericho had heard about God&#8217;s mighty works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rahab believed that the Lord was God in heaven above and on the earth below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. God sees people differently than we do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">We often judge people by their past, reputation, or circumstances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">God&#8217;s grace can reach people we might overlook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> We must never confuse someone&#8217;s present circumstances with the limits of what God&#8217;s grace can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Reflection:<\/strong> Is there someone I have judged or given up on who needs to hear about Jesus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. RAHAB DIDN&#8217;T JUST BELIEVE A STORY. SHE PUT HERSELF ON THE LINE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read: Joshua 2:12\u201321<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rahab protected the spies and asked them to spare her family. The spies agreed, giving her instructions that included tying a scarlet cord in her window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Rahab&#8217;s faith moved her to action.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">She acted on what she believed about God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Her decision involved personal risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Genuine faith produces a changed life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Hebrews 11:31 remembers Rahab for her faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">James 2:25 points to her actions as evidence of living faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 2:8\u201310 teaches that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works, and created in Christ Jesus for good works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> We do not do good works to earn God&#8217;s grace. We do good works because God&#8217;s grace is at work in us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Reflection:<\/strong> What is one practical way I can put my faith into action this week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. WHEN THE WALLS FELL, RAHAB&#8217;S STORY DIDN&#8217;T END<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read: Joshua 6:22\u201325<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Jericho fell, Rahab and her family were spared. Rahab went on to live among the people of Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. God gave Rahab a future beyond her past.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">She became part of Israel&#8217;s community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Her story did not end with her former circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Rahab became part of the story of Jesus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Matthew 1:5 includes Rahab in the genealogy of Jesus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ephesians 2:11\u201322 describes how Christ brings people near to God and creates one new people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> In Christ, people with different backgrounds can become part of one family through the grace of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Reflection:<\/strong> How can our church help people feel welcomed while encouraging them to grow in Christ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. JOSHUA&#8217;S STORY IS BIGGER THAN THE FALL OF JERICHO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book of Joshua records Israel&#8217;s entry into the Promised Land, victories and failures, and the fulfillment of God&#8217;s promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. God&#8217;s purposes are bigger than one battle or one person.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Joshua is part of the larger story of God&#8217;s work to redeem humanity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rahab&#8217;s story points us toward the coming of Jesus Christ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. The church is called to share the gospel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">We proclaim Christ, serve others, and make disciples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">We depend on the Holy Spirit to transform lives and help believers grow in holiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> Our responsibility is to share the good news of Jesus and help people grow in the grace of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MY RESPONSE THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Someone I will pray for:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>One way I will show Christ&#8217;s love:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>One step I will take to share my faith:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CLOSING THOUGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We may see a person&#8217;s past. God sees the life that can still unfold through His grace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>May we never become so focused on where someone has been that we overlook what God can do in their life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PASTOR&#8217;S ANSWER KEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The People You Never Expected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Congregational Sermon Notes: Answer Key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary Text:<\/strong> Joshua 2:1\u201321<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Big Idea:<\/strong> We must never assume we know whom God can reach, change, and use through His grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. TWO SPIES, ONE UNEXPECTED ALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scripture: Joshua 2:1\u201311<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>A. Rahab heard what God had done.<\/strong> She heard about God&#8217;s mighty works and acknowledged the Lord as God in heaven above and on earth below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>B. God sees people differently than we do.<\/strong> We must not judge someone&#8217;s potential by their past, reputation, or circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> God&#8217;s grace can reach people we might overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. RAHAB DIDN&#8217;T JUST BELIEVE A STORY. SHE PUT HERSELF ON THE LINE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scripture: Joshua 2:12\u201321<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>A. Rahab&#8217;s faith moved her to action.<\/strong> She protected the spies and followed their instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>B. Genuine faith produces a changed life.<\/strong> Her actions demonstrated her faith.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> We are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Good works are the fruit of God&#8217;s grace in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting Scripture:<\/strong> Ephesians 2:8\u201310.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. WHEN THE WALLS FELL, RAHAB&#8217;S STORY DIDN&#8217;T END<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scripture: Joshua 6:22\u201325<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>A. God gave Rahab a future beyond her past.<\/strong> She and her family were spared, and she lived among Israel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>B. Rahab became part of the story of Jesus.<\/strong> Matthew includes her in Jesus&#8217; genealogy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> Through Christ, people from different backgrounds can become one family in God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong> Matthew 1:5; Ephesians 2:11\u201322.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. JOSHUA&#8217;S STORY IS BIGGER THAN THE FALL OF JERICHO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>A. God&#8217;s purposes are bigger than one battle or one person.<\/strong> Joshua is part of the larger biblical story of redemption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>B. The church is called to share the gospel.<\/strong> We proclaim Christ, serve others, make disciples, and trust the Holy Spirit to transform lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truth:<\/strong> Our responsibility is to share the gospel and help people grow in God&#8217;s grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PERSONAL APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answers will vary. Encourage the congregation to identify someone for whom they can pray, a practical way to show Christ&#8217;s love, and an opportunity to share their faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CENTRAL MESSAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We may see a person&#8217;s past. 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