IMPACT Recap

Those Walls Shall Fall

December 3, 2023 · 0:53:54

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Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn opened the service by reading from Joshua 6, recounting the story of the fall of Jericho. He used the image of Jericho's massive, double-walled fortifications as a metaphor for the seemingly insurmountable obstacles—such as shame, guilt, addiction, or fear—that stand between believers and God's promises. The central message was that God has already secured the victory, declaring 'it is already done,' even when we cannot yet see it. Pastor Travis emphasized that we must walk by faith, not by sight, refusing to be deceived by the intimidating appearance of our 'walls.' He challenged the congregation to take a step of faith out of their comfort zones, whether that means forgiving, starting a new venture, or breaking free from past hurts. The sermon concluded with a call to devote our victories to God, just as the Israelites devoted Jericho to the Lord, and an invitation for salvation and prayer for those facing personal walls.

Main Points

  • Walk by faith and not by sight, refusing to be deceived by the intimidating appearance of obstacles.
  • Walk on God's word and take the step of faith He commands, even when it doesn't make sense.
  • Devote your future and victories to God, offering Him the first fruits of your life.

Verses Mentioned

  • Joshua 6:1-5 - "Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, 'See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.'" (NIV)
  • Joshua 6:20 - "When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city." (NIV)
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7 - "For we live by faith, not by sight." (NIV)
  • Genesis 3:6 - "When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." (NIV)
  • Luke 19:26 - "'Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of. Play it safe and end up holding the bag.'" (MSG)
  • 1 Corinthians 2:9 - "However, as it is written: 'What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived'— the things God has prepared for those who love him—" (NIV)
  • Matthew 14:26-27 - "When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. 'It's a ghost,' they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: 'Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.'" (NIV)
  • Matthew 14:29-31 - "'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'" (NIV)
  • Joshua 6:21 - "They devoted the city to the Lord and destroyed with the sword every living thing in it—men and women, young and old, cattle, sheep and donkeys." (NIV)

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