Sermons on Achor:

Living Stones: Commitment Vs Complacent Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

Part of a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series. This message was centered on the temptation for churches to grow complacent (like the Israelites) in the midst of blessing

LIVING STONES (4): COMMITMENT VS COMPLACENT JOSHUA 6-8 Take out notes and find Joshua chapter 6 We are in the 4th week of our “Living Stones” series 4 weeks ago, the SPT presented the church with a 2 Phase Master Plan that would allow us to relocate to the 18 acres of land we own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Terrified But Trusting

Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on Apr 16, 2015

How do we allow God to help us overcome our fears?

What are you afraid of? Spiders? Stink bugs? Snakes? Are you afraid of failure? Of losing someone that you love? Of dying before you get a chance to experience a milestone like seeing your kids get married? Are you afraid of being hurt by others or of hurting someone else? Here is a biggie - Are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009

There is that precious, opportunistic moment; when a gentle hand by a touch on the shoulder is able to magically remove the sting of failure from the midst of defeat,,, There is something about a shoulder that invites attention when we are slumped in sorr

Deut: The Promise of Life STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Deuteronomy 30:1-20) When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the LORD your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 13

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

John wants his readers to know that if any loves the world as a habit of life, the love of the Father is not in him.

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life; is not of the Father but is of the world. 1 John 2:17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The People Sin, And God Does Nothing (Joshua 7:1-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 26, 2021

When God does nothing, the simplest things become impossible.

Last week, we read about the conquest of Jericho. I tried to raise all sorts of weird, unpleasant questions, because I think the story raises these questions. Why did Yahweh mark off Jericho as dedicated to himself? Why were the Israelites supposed to kherem the city-- devote every single ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-24, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

The Antichrist, The Temple, Wormwood, And More... Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 22, 2015

A series of messages within a message, regarding the things that Scripture says surely will come.

"Number seven", or... the next world ruler is not antichrist There is a new world order in the works. Angelic forces fight for it. When all is said and done, the world will look exactly as God saw it when He revealed it to us in the first century, not to mention Daniel’s century. Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transmitting A Legacy Of Righteousness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011

2 of 2. Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. But How are we to transmit such a legacy? A device for transmitting a legacy of righteousness is my...

TRANSMITTING A LEGACY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS—II —Genesis 4:26—5:1-32 Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. How are we to transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny? 4 devices for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Heeds Our Voice (Joshua 10:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

When God stops the sun, we find ourselves itching to talk about Joshua's faith. But AJ's focus is on God's willingness to do what Joshua asks-- God "heeds."

Let's start today by simply rereading Joshua 10:1-11 (read it). This brings us to verse 12. The easiest way to think about verses 12-15, is that AJ here hits the pause button on the story, because there's something else he wants to add. He could've talked about it earlier, in verses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15, Matthew 21:21-22, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 2 Samuel 15:15-23, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Reclaiming Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

I’m talking about the definition of dreams that refers to “a condition or achievement that is longed for.” Many such longings… desires… dreams… are a reflection of God in us. .. a part of God’s eternal purpose.

1 Reclaiming Your Dreams June 25, 2006 – Brad Bailey What are your dreams? What dreams did you have as a child for what you could do in the world? There lies in every human life a dimension of dreams (desires) that are a part of God’s eternal plan…often they are silenced and stolen… and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generational Curses

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 1, 2005

Due to misinterpretations of God’s Word people have developed the concept of Generational Curses in order to try to blame God for their wrong doing. This lesson explains how Generational curses are not Biblical at all.

“Generational Curses” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. One of the most misinterpreted scriptures of the Bible has caused much confusion for many years. It has been the catalyst for many false teachings that are taught in some churches today. It has caused people that are filled with the precious ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Executive Obligation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014

1 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-I—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Tuesday is Election Day Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. Many, if not most, enter office with noble purposes in mind. But are they really ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea-The Hurt Of God- Series Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2005

Exposition and Application of the Book of Hosea

By Pastor Bob Marcaurelle Hosea-The Hurt of God Sermon 1 Hosea 1:1-2 THE TIMES AND TEARS OF HOSEA Picture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist