INTRO: Our biggest problem or weakness can be compared to Jericho. What a thorn in the side of the Israelites. What a discouraging site it must have been. Jericho was very formidable indeed. Its two walls were 32 feet high, .with a space of 12-27 feet between them. The outer one was not very thick, but the inner one was between 11-12 feet thick. Very much an impossibility to destroy.
 

1. It was shut up to avoid the Israelite army. -vs 1
1. We need to recognize and "attack" our problem areas in our life.
2. They often seem immovable

 
2. God promised it to Joshua vs 2
1. We need to trust God
2. We need to be willing to listen to God

 
3. God had a plan vs 3-5
1. We need to listen to God
2. We need to defer to God and His plan (Word). - No doubt there were those who advised against this. TRUST GOD NOT MAN!

 
4. God expects us to follow His plan
1. Faith is the item that will set us apart.
2. Detail is important
3. Readiness is needed
4. Determination will pay-off (kept at it every day)

 
The walls fell, but the ARMED men won the victory
 
5. Our problems can be defeated
1. God does not want "Jerichos" in our lives
2. He will help us find and destroy them
3. He has a plan
4. He has helpers that can sound the trumpet.
5. He has ARMED warriors that can help you in your time of need.
6. He has you he wants to rescue!