Sermons on Crossing The Jordan:

The Road To A Double Anointing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017

Elijah & Elisha visited 4 places: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan. Each one is highly significant in Israel’s history and I believe they are symbolic of key growth stages in Christ. Elisha had to complete each stage to gain the double anointing!

THE ROAD TO A DOUBLE ANOINTING 2 Kings 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE 1: A Sunday school teacher was teaching on the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing At The Jorday, Transition Time Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 5, 2002

A host of people stood at the Jordan will they proceed in faith or go back into the wilderness?

Standing at the Jordan Joshua 3:1-13 Preached at Midway Community Church Jan 9,2000 Intro: Joshua: Where the promise becomes a reality; Have the promises of God through Jesus become a reality to you? As we see God’s covenant people posses the land, we can learn how the promise became a reality ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Blesses

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

How do we respond when God pours out His blessings upon us.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN GOD IS GOOD? Selected Passages What do you do when God is good- when God blesses? He truth is that God blesses us all the time. Many blessings we do not see with our eyes- many that we do see. How do you respond to a particularly wonderful blessing from God? • Some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"So Great A Salvation. So Perfect A Sacrifice."

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 19, 2002

A message on the sufficiency of the atoning death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

"So Great a Salvation. So Perfect a Sacrifice" Hebrews 10:1-25 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 17, 2002 In the waning decades of the first century before the of birth Christ a Roman poet and dramatist named Quintus Horatius Flaccus wrote to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25, Romans 6:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

What does "take up your cross" mean and what does it not mean? (Material from: http://www.firstbaptistbuda.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/FBC-Buda-Bible-Study-3.7.12.Cross-Bearing.Dangerous-Followship-3.pdf; and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is)

HoHum: Sing these verses: Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear, Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, for there’s a crown for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Stones: The Places You've Been And The Places You'll Go!

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 14, 2011

AS YOU CROSSOVER: * Take the lessons your parents taught you from God’s Word with you. * Take the truths you learned at Cornerstone from God’s Word with you! * Take Jesus with you! There is no greater or better advice I can give you! Where

Cornerstone Church June 11 / 12, 2011 “Memorial Stones: The Places You’ve Been and the Places You’ll Go!” Joshua 3 & ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2022

Ever since Joshua was leading God’s people had responded by faith and now, they must prepare for what God will do next. The river at flood stage is behind them and the fortified city before them. No turning back.

What do you expect to see after a great victory? In winning a war you expect to see a whole nation in jubilant celebration. There will be parades maybe even a ticker-tape parade and much fanfare. When a team wins a championship football game you expect to see the team dump Gatorade on the winning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Counsel (2 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2025

How important is godly counsel? Let's look at 2 Samuel 17.

Is there a need for us to surround ourselves with wise godly counsel, rather than fools? Even with the wisest human plans, do we need God’s intervention? How important is the loyalty of trusted friends? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 17. What was Ahithophel’s advice to Absalom to conquer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mantle Is Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:1-15, Joshua 5:2-9, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Leaving A Legacy That Will Last Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 4, 2004

How will our children and grandchildren remember us!

How Good is Your Memory? Two couples who had been friends for years were spending the evening together. While they were taking a break from their card game, the wives went into the kitchen, while the men stayed in the den. One man said, "Joe, you played a great game of cards tonight. I usually ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Accessing The Power Of The Cross By Faith, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

we accessthe power of the cross by faith. The cross of Jesus offers no power for those who do not believe in that which had taken place there.

Pictures of the Cross Part 4 Review: Lets review the three messages preached so far First- The tree that dwarfs all trees Second- Why the cross and not some other form of death? Third- Repentance and the Spirit of God grants access to the power of the cross And the title of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Con Or King? How Do You See Jesus?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 24, 2013

Jesus is no con but a great king who is worthy of our service.

Rob Ford, mayor of Toronto, has had a rough month. After repeatedly denying allegations that he used illegal drugs, the police announced that they were in possession of a video which showed the mayor smoking crack cocaine. Since then Ford has admitted to behavior that is not appropriate for anyone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

“behold Your King… Crucified" Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 18, 2014

The "King" who rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday is enthroned on a cross on Friday.

Good Friday: “Behold Your King… Crucified”: John 19:1-16 Call to Worship: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Many times during the week of Passover, one sacrifice would be made for approximately every 10 people during this celebration; given the estimates of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does That Cross Mean To You? "I’m Glad You Ask"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

You see them everywhere, Rappers wear large ones around their necks, Rock stars have tattoos of them on their arms.

Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. You see them everywhere, Rappers wear large ones around their necks, Rock stars have tattoos of them on their arms. Hollywood movie stars wear them made of gold and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Considering the words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.34 “From the Cross” pt. 1 1. Seven times Jesus speaks from the cross. And each time He says something meaningful and significant. Of course, Jesus isn’t the kind of person to just be caught talking, saying anything that comes to mind. Whenever Jesus speaks, it is significant, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Holiness