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Entering A New Era
Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. "Now Then..."
Contributed on May 23, 2002
How God gives new hope during the changing of the guard.
Now Then… Joshua 1:1-5 Notice the “Now then…” statement by God. Why does God say this in reference to Moses? It almost sounds like He’s glad Moses is dead and gone. For us to fully appreciate why God is saying, “Now then…” we need to understand some things about Moses. Especially chosen ...read more
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2. God's Formula For Success
Contributed on May 23, 2002
God’s formula for Joshua’s success is a model for today’s believer.
God’s Formula For Success Joshua 1:6-9 There is a common desire within every person to feel successful. We often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. Success by the world’s ...read more
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3. Loyal Leaders And Faithful Followers
Contributed on May 23, 2002
The qualities of successful leaders and successful followers.
Loyal Leaders & Faithful Followers Joshua 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." ...read more
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4. Ordinary People
Contributed on May 23, 2002
In His wisdom God can, and will use ordinary and unlikely people to work in His kingdom.
Ordinary People Joshua 2 God has a way of working through very ordinary and unlikely people. Like the two spies, for instance. Who were they? Nobody knows. They remain anonymous. They were ordinary people and had nothing that set them apart from anyone else. The same was true of Rahab. There ...read more
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5. Cross That River
Contributed on May 23, 2002
Are we people who live by faith, or by sight; are we afraid to cross the river, or are we willing to take the risk and live by faith.
Cross That River Joshua 3 I. There are a few things you need to know that will be foundational to understanding the principles of today’s lesson. A. First, you need to know about the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant was the piece of furniture that God directed Moses to build and place in the ...read more
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6. The Ways Of God
Contributed on May 23, 2002
The faithfulness of God is seen in the new era of Israel under Joshua’s leadership.
The Ways of God Joshua 1,3, 4 (Scripture reading is from Psalms 77:11-15). Over the past several weeks we’ve been pushing our way through the book of Joshua, looking closely at some of the ways that God works in the lives of His people. This week I decided it was time for us to step back, ...read more
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7. The Battle Belongs To The Lord
Contributed on May 23, 2002
God helps us in the battles we must fight.
To fight the spiritual battles… I. We must Acknowledge The Commander In Chief. (5:13-15) A. Joshua is looking over the city of Jericho; probably consider what strategy he might employ. B. Jesus is the Commander in Chief. C. This is the Lord’s battle. It’s not between Israel & Jericho; it’s ...read more
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8. Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives
Contributed on May 23, 2002
The impact of one person’s sin has an effect on the whole nation.
Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Joshua 7 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on God. They force us to turn to Him for help. When my finances are low, I pray for help. When my body is broken by illness or injury I ask the Lord for healing, or ...read more