Sermons on Distress In The Land:

Devil You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 3, 2017

Jephthah tells the Ammonites the land God gave the Israelites will not be surrendered back to them. A message about how the enemy is always trying to take back lost territory and how we should respond.

Devil - You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us! PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 Text Judges 11:23 'Since now the LORD, the God of Israel, drove out the Amorites from before His people Israel, are you then to possess it? (NAS) Judges 11:23 It was GOD, the God of Israel, who pushed out the Amorites in favor ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Go Back To Gilgal.

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009

5 TIMES IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA. GILGAL IS NOT ONLY THE FIRST PLACE ISRAEL CAMPED IN THE PROMISE LAND BUT IT WAS THE PLACE THAT ISRAEL KEPT GOING BACK TO. WHY DOES ISRAEL KEEP RETURNING TO GILGAL?

LET’S GO BACK TO GILGAL JOSH. 10: 6,7,9,15,43 5 TIMES IN THE BOOK OF JOSHUA. GILGAL IS NOT ONLY THE FIRST PLACE ISRAEL CAMPED IN THE PROMISE LAND BUT IT WAS THE PLACE THAT ISRAEL KEPT GOING BACK TO. WHY DOES ISRAEL KEEP RETURNING TO ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2013

When the Hebrews reached the land of promise, Joshua is repeatedly told to "be strong and courageous." This lesson looks to ways that we can develop the strength and courage we need in trying, challenging times.

1. Feeling Overwhelmed -- Abraham Lincoln: "I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of those about me seemed insufficient for the day." 2. Creation -- Noah -- Abraham -- Moses -- Wilderness -- Joshua and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For God In A Secular World

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015

Daniel and his three Hebrew friends were thrust into the pagan environment of Babylon. How they served God in this pagan land is an example of how we can serve God in our secular culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A SECULAR WORLD Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: Recent Supreme Court Rulings • List of Supreme Court Rulings • We live in a world driven by public opinion and public opinion does not always line up with what God’s word to us. Question: How do we hold biblical ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Crossing The Jordan Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 31, 2020

Life mostly consists of ordinary days. But, there are days and times that are epic and unforgettable! After 40 years in the desert, Israel was about to have a memorable day. They were about to arrive in the promised land!

Faith in the Wilderness Crossing the Jordan April 5, 2020 Life mostly consists of ordinary days. But, there are days and times that are epic and unforgettable! Weddings, the birth of a baby, funerals, promotions at work, moving into new home or to a new town. LSU beating Alabama! Some days are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:2-5, Joshua 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eyes Of Yahweh Are Upon You

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

We were wandering in the wilderness of sin, but God led us into the promised land of salvation. There is an enemy to drive out before we can take possession The enemy is indwelling sin or the old nature

The Eyes of Yahweh Are Upon You Deuteronomy 11:1-28 Key Verse “The eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year unto the end of the year.” Verse 12 This verse is referring to Canaan... the promised land... “ a land that God careth for.” For ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021

Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Nov 17, 2016

This sermon is about crossing the Jordan River of our lives. As the Old Testament promise was land the New Testament promise if the Holy Spirit. Included is a description of the "ites" and their symbolic significance as they relate to the believer today.

INTRODUCTION: During the time of this narrative the Jordan River normally was approximately 100’ wide. However, we are told it was flood tide. That means the river could have been over a mile in width. It was flood tide and an uncrossable river stood between the Children of Israel the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Temptress & The Union With The Lover Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

There was once an African queen who heard about a powerful king in a faraway land. She was told so many tall tales about this king that she found it impossible to restrain her curiosity.

“There was once an African queen who heard about a powerful king in a faraway land. She was told so many tall tales about this king that she found it impossible to restrain her curiosity. So she left her Ethiopian palace and embarked on a long journey. When she arrived in the fabled kingdom, the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:10, Proverbs 7:10-27, Song of Songs 2:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Casting The Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In claiming the Promised Land, the toil and strain can begin taking a toll, leading to fatigue and discouragement. We must continually recast the vision, in order to strengthen and motivate people to keep pressing on.

The book of Joshua is about the Israelites doing battle to possess the land of Canaan; and by this point in the book, Joshua had already initiated the process of claiming the Promised Land and establishing new territory for the Lord. We can actually apply what we learn from the book of Joshua to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35, Numbers 13:25-30, Numbers 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Sabbath Year Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2021

Let’s explore the spirit of the laws of land rest and jubilee found in the Old Testament. These are laws that even good Christians will object to, because we are too selfish to even contemplate them.

Let’s explore the spirit of the laws of land rest and jubilee found in the Old Testament. These are laws that even good Christians will object to, because we are too selfish to even contemplate them. An agricultural sabbath was mandated for the whole of the seventh year (Leviticus 25:2-7, 20-22) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Three Travelers, Three Roads

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2024

This is a rewrite of Jerry Falwell's great message. It's a revelation about the different stages a Christian can pass through on their way to the Promised Land. It will bless your people.

THREE TRAVELERS, THREE ROADS Isaiah 35:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A salesman was asked by a little boy how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate to the price he wanted. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 18, 2023

In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also teach us some good lessons.

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13 Theme: Obedience Leads to Rewards Title: Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7, John 14:23, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

All In; Are You All In?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 2, 2024

The people of Israel had just crossed the Jordan on dry land; God their General was now asking them to take the city of Jerico. How by following his instructions. The walls came tumbling down.

Well today we are looking at Joshua chapter six. I won’t be speaking on the whole chapter, but let’s have a look at these verses: 2-11: 2And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. 3March around the city with all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:2-11, Joshua 6:15-20, Genesis 15:16, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Not Be In A Hurry

Contributed by Simeon Bali on May 29, 2020

All of us one time or the other have prayed and asked God for something and have had to wait on the answer. Waiting is one of life's most difficult tasks. The waiting room is a land where time stands still; it seems as if progress has come to a screeching halt.

We live in a society where everything is instant. We have become a society where delays are not accepted or tolerated. (We wait when in hospital, on ATM machine etc) Most of us are waiting for something and it could be; 1. Waiting and hoping that conditions will change for the better. 2. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3, Hebrews 10:37-38, Psalm 27:14