Sermons on Divine Delay:

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024

Can you think your way to success?

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

Finish well!

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For A New Step Of Faith Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

God uses unsaved people in the ministry of Christians.

A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving them” (1:2). a. God sends us. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). b. God wants to use us. “Yield ye your members” (Romans 6:13, KJV). c. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

A leader must stand firm as well as minister, preach, and pray.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Meet God before you meet your challenge.

A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When People Trick You Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Two wrongs never make a right.

A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

You are never too old to be used of God.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.

A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Your authority is God's Word.

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

You are never too old to be used of God.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From Solomon About Wisdom Itself

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 22, 2024

There is perhaps no stronger theme in Proverbs than Wisdom itself. It starts and ends the book–like two bookends, it encompasses all in between. Let’s look at how Christians are to feel toward wisdom.

God’s Will for You: Wisdom from Solomon about Wisdom Itself There is perhaps no stronger theme in Proverbs than Wisdom itself. It starts and ends the book–like two bookends, it encompasses all in between. Let’s look at how Christians are to feel toward wisdom. 1. The Christian Has a True ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:35-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Revenge Or Justice? (Genesis 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2024

Do we seek justice or revenge? Let's look at a case study in Genesis 34.

Do we want true justice or is our motive really revenge for wrongful acts? Should we fight every wrong in the world or sometimes wait on God for justice? Let’s look at justice and revenge in Genesis 34. What did Shechem do to Dinah? Did he want to marry her afterwards? Dinah, the daughter of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is Good, All The Time

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 10, 2023

The goodness of the Lord is not and will never be in vain. He never fails and never ever disapoints all y9u need do is, come and taste and see that the Lord is good all the time.

Psalms 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Certainly, David is one of the men that lived and enjoyed the goodness of the Lord according to his testimonies in various scriptures. David is indeed a testified. O taste and see that the Lord is good, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounter With God

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 29, 2023

When the Prophet Isaiah encountered God, he had to repent of only one type of sin – Unclean lips. For us, when we encounter God, how many sins would we need to repent before God. It can easily be many sins which we can mention like an essay.

Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips - Isaiah 6:5 When the Prophet Isaiah encountered God, he had to repent of only one type of sin – Unclean lips. For us, when we encounter God, how many sins would we need to repent before God. It can easily be many sins which we can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5