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Legacy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first seven chapters of this wonderful book allow us to see the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob from two perspectives: a. as a m __ __ __ __ __ __ __ campaign b. as a s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ experience 2. To limit our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Only God....could Do That!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 4, 2013

Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, as you make it a part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God.”

Only God could Do That! How many here this morning believe God can answer prayer, no matter what? Matt. 21:21,22 MSG 21-22. But Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Yes —and if you embrace this kingdom life and don’t doubt God, you’ll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree, but also triumph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Your Foot On It

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 24, 2009

We all have something that we struggle with, but God wants to bring us to a place of total victory. He wants you to put your foot on it.

Gibeon was a great city, but now Gibeon was a threat to the kings of the Amorites Because it had chosen the Lords side. The leaders of the city of Gibeon recognized that God was with Joshua and the children of Israel and they had come into covenant with Joshua and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:3-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul - The Ruin Of A Good Man

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 28, 2017

Saul began well and ended poorly. What happened to put Saul on the road to ruin?

THE RUIN OF A GOOD MAN 1 Sam 9 – 31, 1 Chron 10 Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2, James 3:14-17, James 4:8, Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Double-Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2015

How did Elisha receive the double portion? He asked for it. He was totally focused, committed and sold out to it. And, he received it! How bad do you want it? Where are you in your spiritual journey today? Are you hard after God?

Opening illustration: In 1937, missionaries were forced to leave southern Ethiopia because of World War II. They had reached the remote area of Wolayto only in 1928. Nine years later, there were only 48 converts, and they experienced brutal persecution because of their faith. Tears flowed on both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is One Big Test

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Someone said, “Life is a test”. Life is one big university that is in session 365 days a year.

I do not know about you, but I have never enjoyed taking a test. Now I can remember when I was in college. It seemed as if some of my classmates enjoyed taking a test because it gave them a chance to show off how smart they were. But I never had a lot to show off, so I never enjoyed taking a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Memorial

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Devote your life to building a memorial for God’s kingdom that will allow future generations to see the miracles He has done.

Joshua 5:2-8 – Building a Memorial 2 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. 3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the cause why ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Trusting God In Everything We Do Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

It’s easy to say we trust God, but do we really? Or do we put our trust where everyone else does; the stock market, real estate, banking institutions, or whatever the newest quick fix solution may be.

Three men were hiking and they came upon a large raging river. They needed to get to the other side, but they didn’t know how. The first man said, "God, give me the strength to cross this river." Poof! God gave him big arms and strong legs, and he swam across the raging river. It took him ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Noise Behind The Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 21, 2012

There is a cover up going on, but it won't last long. God already is in the know. It is just a matter of time. You need to deal with some issues and you need to do it now.

Is that Noise behind the Worship? 1 Samuel 15:1-3 1 ¶ Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ehud Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 10, 2012

Ehud comes from the tribe of ‘Benjamin.’ He’s left handed Benjamin means, “Son of my right hand.” So God chooses “son of my right hand” who is left handed to bring deliverance!

Dakota Community Church March 11, 2012 Judges – Week Three Ehud In the Book of Judges you will recall there is a repeated cycle throughout the entire book – a cycle of sin, bondage, repentance, and devotion, followed by sin and bondage again. Israel would follow the Lord when there was a leader ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Mennonite

No Excuses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the worl

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul Proves Himself Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 28, 2022

This particular study of the life of Saul shows Saul at his best. A humble and decisive leader who is willing to give God the glory. After Saul has been anointed king and given kingship publicly, we find him out attending his fathers fields. He comes back to discover a national crisis.

Do you know anyone looking for a job? What if you saw this help wanted sign. Wanted: to hire a person for a cushy job with high pay, no experience necessary. That may be some peoples view of what it would be like to be king. It might look like a cushy job with high pay. Saul is Israel’s first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 30, 2022

The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 Samuel 15. The man who stood head and shoulders above all the people is imploding like a skyscraper building with the walls blown out.

The bigger they are the harder they fall. It is dramatic to see a skyscraper building brought to the ground. Dynamite blows out the walls and the building collapses to the ground. What once filled the skyline becomes reduced to a pile of rubble. The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Imitator

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

It was customary in Hosea’s day for people to rejoice at harvest time. Israel, however, was commanded not to do so, because she attributed the abundance she experienced to the idols she worshiped, instead of God who sent it (v. l). Because of her spiritua

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: President Calvin Coolidge invited some people from his hometown to dinner at the White House. Since they did not know how to behave at such an occasion, they thought the best policy would be just to do what the President did. The time came for serving coffee. The ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gets In The Action

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

People wonder if God ever gets involved in human affairs.

WHEN GOD GETS IN THE ACTION Joshua 3:1-5:1 INTRO: ILLUS: The small high school had a relatively good basketball team. The starting five were good, and though the sixth man was not as good an athlete as the others, he was an inspirer of team spirit. Whenever he got in the game, the tempo changed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist