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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Joshua 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 17, 2016
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    This message is a part of our 3:16 series and looks at the faith of the lead man carrying the ark into the Jordan River as they crossed into the promised land

    He was the first of the twelve. Slowly he walked along; his pace governed by the other eleven. The load on his shoulder was a burden but wasn’t nearly as heavy as his thoughts. His feet moved as if they were on auto pilot and his eyes remained fixed on the river in the distance. The dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The Slaves Cross The Water Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 10, 2013
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    In torn clothes a bedraggled huddle of escaped slaves come to the mighty river Jordan: so through baptism we enter the promsed land.

    Its the stuff of Hollywood: in torn clothes a bedraggled huddle of escaped slaves come to the mighty river Jordan. It parts before them and they enter the Promised Land. This is the founding story of the Israelite people - slaves in Egypt rescued from slavery by God’s mighty hand, crossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Breaking Through Baptism

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.

    “Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Conditioned For The Conquest: Our Part, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    God parted the Jordan, God brought them up out of the river bed, God brought them out of the wilderness, but what was their part in the conditioning?

    Conditioned for the Conquest: Part 2; Joshua 5; Preached at Midway Community Church March 5, 2000. Last time we saw in chapter 4; conditioned for the conquest, God’s Part. The Crossing that was finished & the Coming up that freed them. We saw how God did everything necessary so they EXCHANGE the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    Life On A High Plain Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 29, 2005
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     | 4,074 views

    We are reminded of what God told Joshua, "Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee."

    The Victory side of Life#2 Life on A High Plain by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 1:10-18 We are reminded of what God told Joshua," Go over this Jordan thou and this entire people, unto a land which I gave thee.” This promise set forth for them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Compassion Of Your Savior

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 25, 2007
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    Why did Jesus stay at the Jordan while His sick friend, Lazarus, lay dying in Bethany? Maybe a story like this one was the reason.

    The Compassion of Your Savior John 11:31-32 31 When the Jews who had been with Mary in the house, comforting her, noticed how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there. 32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
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    Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Sapp avatar

    You Have To Take The First Step

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013
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    Just like the Israelite priests carrying the ark into the Jordan river, Christians must take the first step in faith to move forward with God's plan.

    Joshua 3:1-17 Pray Did you ever notice that as people, we’re kind of obsessed with weight? We are always talking about how people in Hollywood are too skinny. She's so skinny she must have to jump around in the shower just to get wet. And even more than being obsessed with being skinny, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Did The Baptism Of Jesus Mean And Do?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2026
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    Peter Chrysologus wrote “Today Christ enters the Jordan to wash away the sins of the world. John himself testifies that this is why He has come.”

    Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2026 In this account from St. Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist is getting into what looks like an argument with his cousin, Jesus. “Why are you coming to me for baptism? I should be asking you to baptize me!” St. Luke records that when John’s mother and the Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha's Ministry - The Miraculous Floating Axe Head 2 Kings 6:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022
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    In the preparations for new quarters, one of the sons of the prophets lost an axe head in the Jordan River. Elisha, through the intervention of God, was able to retrieve that axe head. From this small story there are lessons for us.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY - THE MIRACULOUS FLOATING AXE HEAD 2 Kings 6:1-7 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 17 2Kings 6:1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2Kings 6:2 Please let us go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge For The Lord?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 657 ratings
     | 76,427 views

    The young student prophet of Elisha lost his iron axe head in the Jordan River. He lost his cutting edge for the Lord, have you?

    Sermon.992 See #.478 “Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge For The Lord?” Second Kings 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC. There are many people in this Bible story, but there are two main characters, an unnamed prophet student, and the prophet Elisha. You remember that Elisha had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Jesus Versus The Occult

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    In Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Moses addresses the people just before they cross the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land and drive out the pagan nations.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Definition of the term occult: The definition is very broad. It includes everything from the most blatant Satan worship to the most commonly accepted use of horoscopes. As examples I would mention séances, necromancy, and all forms of communicating with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Before He Changed The World, Jesus Entered The Water

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 9, 2026
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    Before His public ministry began, Jesus stepped into the Jordan. This sermon explores how humility, obedience, and identity come before world-changing power.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, We live in a world obsessed with results—impact, success, influence, and power. We admire those who change history, who move nations, who leave their mark on the world. Yet when we look at Jesus—the One who changed the course of human history—we discover something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Mantle And The Mission Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
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    The journey from Gilgal to the Jordan teaches us that mantles are not caught by chance but by choice. God is not looking for the nearest person — He is looking for the most faithful one.

    THE MANTLE AND THE MISSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; John 14:12; 2 Timothy 2:2 INTRODUCTION: The story of Elijah’s departure from earth is one of the most iconic transitions of leadership in the Bible. Elijah, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    It Is Time To Repair All The Broken Altars In Your Life

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
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    I continue messages on our trip to Israel. Last time we looked at Jeremiah who suffered for preaching the Word. Today the Hebrews crossed the Jordan and erected an altar in Gilgal about 3 miles from Jericho. Elijah did the same at Mt. Carmel where we visited. What makes an altar important?

    IT IS TIME TO REPAIR ALL BROKEN ALTARS 1. Joshua 4:1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, 3 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic