Sermons on Explore The Land:

Judges Part 1 (Nasb, Footnotes From Biblemaster.com; There Are 13 Judges Here, 2 In 1 Samuel)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 3, 2023

God intervenes to prevent Israelite disasters. Written over 490 years in the Promised Land. Some notes are from Marilyn Hickey Ministries.

Jerusalem Is Captured (In)fidelity, briefly obedient 1 Now it came about after the death of Joshua that the sons of Israel inquired of the LORD, saying, “Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?” 2 The LORD said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Minority Report Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Feb 1, 2003

How to resist the pressure to conform

Introduction/background Recently I watched a movie called Minority report. In the movie, there are three psychics (pre-cogs) that can look into the future, they foresee the occurrence of future crime and hence prevent it from happening. The pre-cogs are supposedly never wrong, in fact the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014

Exploring reasons for the birth of the Christ.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] Can any text be more intimately associated with Christmas than the text now before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb's Conquest

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007

Caleb took the challenge at 85 because he knew the Lord would give him the victory.

Caleb’s Example Joshua 14:1-6; I Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 18, 2024

A Christian must know what out inheritance in Christ is. We need to learn to claim the promises of God.

Title: Our Inheritance Theme: To show that as a child of God we have been given freedom and promises that we need to hold onto. Text: Romans 8:17, Note: This message was inspired from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado. Where quotations are the book is quoted. Great message from the book I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Lord Is It I

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

This sermon will explore the evidence of salvation.

Introduction: Matthew 26:21 Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Christ had just given a prophecy concerning His betrayal. One of His disciples would betray Him, so the question was asked: "Lord is it I?" With this thought in mind, I would ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 26, 2017

I'm sharing the eulogy I delivered for my baby sister. My prayer is that you will find it helpful when you deliver your next eulogy or find yourself helping someone struggling with the death of a loved one.

“There is a leak in this old building” Memories ? Easter Sunday, Kimberly was 4 or 5 years old: “What are you looking at me for? I didn’t come here to stay. I came to wish you a happy Easter day!” ? My baby sister had a talent that would have made her the envy of jury consultants and police ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commentary On Lot - Why Did Abraham's Nephew Have A Bad Ending To His Life

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 8, 2017

Lot began well but ended badly, how did this happen when his mentor was Abraham? There’s much to learn from Lot’s life.

** INTRODUCTION ** There are characters in the bible who started well and loved God but then in the end they turned away from God, such as Samson who gave into lust and Judas who gave into money. Lot also gave into money as we will see from this commentary. Lot's story is a sad one but we can ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Courageous Leadership Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 26, 2022

Moses is now gone. The weight of leadership rests on Joshua. There must have been a sense that Joshua felt weak and scared. God repeated the charge Moses gave to Joshua. Be strong and courageous.

“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them” is a famous quote of Shakespeare. There is a cartoon picture of a statue of a leader. The caption on the base of the statue said, he had “greatness thrust upon them.” It is a humorous ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Habitation Des Bergers

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 15, 2022

Nos églises ne seront plus un refuge pour les mendiants, mais plutôt un refuge pour les bergers. Notre terre ne sera plus appelée "désolée", mais plutôt "Beulah", parce que le Seigneur se réjouit de nous, et notre terre sera mariée.

HABITATION DES BERGERS "Ainsi parle l'Éternel des armées : dans ce lieu désert, sans hommes ni bêtes, et dans toutes ses villes, il y aura encore une habitation de bergers qui feront coucher leurs troupeaux" (Jérémie 33:12) KJV. De nombreuses personnes ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Morada De Los Pastores

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 15, 2022

Nuestras iglesias ya no serán refugio de mendigos, sino refugio de pastores. Nuestra tierra ya no se llamará "desolada", sino "Beulah", porque el Señor se regocija en nosotros, y nuestra tierra será casada.

MORADA DE LOS PASTORES "Así dice el Señor de los ejércitos: de nuevo en este lugar, que está desolado, sin hombres y sin animales, y en todas sus ciudades, habrá morada de pastores que hagan descansar sus rebaños" (Jeremías 33:12) Muchos pueblos y ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tahanan Ng Mga Pastol

Contributed by James Dina on Feb 16, 2022

Ang ating mga simbahan ay hindi na magiging kanlungan ng mga pulubi, kundi isang kanlungan ng mga pastol. Ang ating lupain ay hindi na tatawaging "tiwangwang," sa halip ay "Beulah," sapagkat ang Panginoon ay nalulugod sa atin.

Tahanan ng mga pastol "Ganito ang sabi ng PANGINOON ng mga hukbo: Sa lugar na itong wasak, na walang tao at walang hayop, at sa lahat ng mga bayan nito, ay magkakaroon muli ng tahanan ng mga pastol na nagpapahinga ng kanilang mga kawan" (Jeremiah 33:12). Maraming tao at bansa ang ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 7, 2025

Did the walls of Jericho fall just the way Scripture says? And, if they did, what can this story mean to us?

(SING) “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho, Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling down. VERSE: You can talk about the men of Gideon, you can talk about old King Saul. But there's none like good old Joshua at the battle of Jericho.” Jericho is commonly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lords Tithe Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exploration of the Biblical Concept of Tithing.

DATE: July 08, 2001 TEXT: Malachi 3:7-10 THEME: "The Lord’s Tithe" INTRODUCTION “Average church(Gallup Poll) 17% say they tithe but only 3% actually do. 40% will give nothing in a year. 91% say they make more money than they ever have in their life. 71% of pastors believe that church members ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Action Pattern For A Crossover People

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 30, 2008

Just as God brought the Israelites into the Promised Land, He has called us out of the darkness of the world to live lives full of victory, crossing over the flooded streams of this life.

“Action Pattern for a Crossover People,” Joshua 3:5-17 Introduction An old writer said that Faith and Reason may be compared to two travelers. Faith is like a man in full health, who can walk his twenty or thirty miles at a time without suffering. Reason is like a little child, who can only, with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church