Sermons on clans:

Civil Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 24, 2007

In a series on those books we SKIP over: Lev. Num. Deut. this outline is on the Civil Laws and why we need them even today.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Laws Laws and More Laws Absolute Laws – True then, true now Obeyed then, Obeyed NOW - Based on grammar – commands - Based on context applicable to today - Based on New Testament support Holiness Laws - How you are to be separate, set apart, and special to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Digging Up Sin Is A Difficult Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2019

Achan's sin is exposed after Israel is routed at Ai. What does it teach us? How do we respond to his destruction?

3.10.19 Joshua 7:16–26 16 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. 17 The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. 18 Joshua had his family come forward ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Lenten Season Message-The "centrality" Of The Cross!!!-Part 2

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2019

Focusing in this Lenten Season on how the "Tree" is central to God's redemption plan as originally yet another "Tree" was instrumental in the fall of Man!!!

CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS!!!-Part 2 Continuing to focus on the subject “Centrality of the Cross” in the 2 Part series, now let’s cast the spotlight on other related subjects… Of Cloth and Cleric… Now our Saviour is a Glorified High Priest that at His matchless Royal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of Grace & Supplication Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2011

Israel’s lament over the Messiah who died for their sins will be a far greater victory than the one just won over the armies which will surround Jerusalem. It will be the victory of repentance, the victory over a stubborn heart, the victory over self.

ZECHARIAH 12: 10-14 THE SPIRIT OF GRACE AND SUPPLICATION [John 19:30-34-38] The ultimate goal of God for His people is more than just physical preservation, He is working toward their spiritual restoration. He wants to reveal Himself not only as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make The Most Of Your Time

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Aug 4, 2008

Make the most of your time for maximum ministry.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME Ephesians 5:16 Make the most of every opportunity . . . [NIV] Redeem the time . . . [KJV] Make the most of your time . . . [NAS] Make the best use of your time . . . [JB Phillips] Others may have more influence, power, money, etc. But kings & presidents have no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

12 Traits Of A True Servant Of God #2

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

How to be a true servant. #2

12 TRAITS OF A TRUE SERVANT OF GOD #2 1 Chron. 12:24-37 “24 men of Judah, carrying shield and spear—6,800 armed for battle;” 1. “Armed for battle” “listos para la guerra” A. In leadership you have to be armed! “25 men of Simeon, warriors ready for battle—7,100;” 2. “ready for battle” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:24-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014

Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moving To The Next Level

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This sermon looks at how little things can keep us from moving to a higher level in life and in God. It looks at Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving To The Next Level GNLCC 7/6/03 Joshua 6:15-7:1 1 Timothy 6:6-10 What if I told you that a baby by the name of Khalik , born in Fiwi, out on an island in the Pacific Ocean, started talking two days after he was born, was walking at the age of two months , and by the time he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 4:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing The "Spiritual" Indiana Jones!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 19, 2012

Discovering "hidden treasures" in God’s Word, especially in relation to the Priestly Work of our Saviour with an air of an Explorer like Indiana Jones...

PLAYING "SPIRITUAL" INDIANA JONES Action: Display of Picture of Indiana Jones in action Yes, Indiana Jones stories are juicy and spicy, for they stoke the fires of inherent sense of discovery in all of us. Add to that breathtaking stunts and adventure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: *other

Peace, Through The Cross

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Christians are united in the peace of Christ so that the church may be effective; we must therefore live in the peace God intended and made possible.

It took 125 years, but the infamous feud between the Hatfields and McCoys finally ended; sixty descendants of the original clans gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2003, in Pikefield, Kentucky, to sign a document declaring an official end to more than a century of hatred and bloodshed. Most think the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Other

Are You Talking To Me?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 13, 2005

Gideon - living life in a winepress, We all too often live a minimum existance in a winepress instead of living in the fresh air. That only wil happen when we encounter God.

Fine wine from dry wheat Are you talking to me? Judges 6:11-16 When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth. But our hero today had none of these. He started out as a quiet peaceful farmer, but was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Apr 2, 2006

JUST AS HEAVY BAGS IN THE LITERAL SENSE WILL WEIGH YOU DOWN, HEAVY BAGGAGE FROM OUR PAST WILL ALSO WEIGH US DOWN SPIRITUALLY. THE CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY IS TO LET GO OF OUR PAST, OUR PAST PROBLEMS, OUR CARES, CONCERNS, MISTAKES, AND FAILURES.

EXCESS BAGGAGE I SAMUEL 10:20-23 . . . NEIGHBOR (BOLD STATEMENT) – YOU/SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CARRYING TOO MUCH BAGGAGE. FIRST SUNDAY . . . SPRING FORWARD. . . SEASONAL CHANGE/SPIRITUAL CHANGE – EXCESS BAGGAGE THE YEAR WAS 2000 WHEN R&B, HIP-HOP, NEO SOUL ARTIST ERYKAH BADU RELEASED A SINGLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of An Achan Heart

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 22, 2013

The sin of an Achen heart will deafen us, blind us to danger, lead us to sin, and bring shame and destruction to ourselves and others.

I was 18 years old when I stole my first and only item. I was a bagger at a local grocery store. The store had some small battery operated record players that played 45s. (For those too young to remember what 45s were, they looked like bid CDs with a hole in the middle.) Many of the record players ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Foursquare

God And Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2016

How does God see sin?

Let us continue to worship our Creator God by listening and learning from His Word. Open your Bibles to Joshua 7….. We noted last week from the first part of Joshua 7, some Israelites disobeyed God in Jericho and when they tried to win the City of Ai, 3000 Israelites were killed! God warned ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Good Name Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 10, 2021

Proverbs 22:1-16 are instructions concerning the foundational principles of finances for our children. We will also cover home mortgages.

Proverbs 22:1-15 Introduction • We could start with verse six because this passage is addressed to the parents of children. It begins with the phrase “A Good Name” as the backdrop for the wisdom given. Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-16, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God