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We welcome Rev. Ted Gray to lead us in worship for both services.
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Reformation Sunday – October 26, 2025
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things; Achan
son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah,
took some of them. So the LORD’s anger burned against Israel. – Joshua 7:1

“Secret Sin Exposed”
Joshua 7:1-26

I. Achan’s sin teaches us:

1) Sooner or later unrepented “secret sins” (1) will be discovered
(16- 21; Hebrews 4:13; 1 Timothy 5:24)


2) Sin always has repercussions (1, 4-5, 11-12, 24-25)



3) God has a righteous wrath against sin (1, 26; Hebrews 10:30-31)


II. Observations:
1) We must guard ourselves against the progression of sin (20-21;
James 1:13-15)


2) Sin within the body of Christ (the church, which Israel represented)
must be dealt with (11-12; Matt 18:15-17; Acts 5:1-11; 1 Tim 5:20)


3) Even in the place where God’s righteous wrath is unleashed at
sin, there is a door of hope (26; Hosea 2:15; Isaiah 65:10; John 10:9)


III. Application: Forgiveness is freely given to all who confess their
sins, believing in Jesus Christ alone for salvation (1 John 1:8-10)