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  • Robert Massey avatar

    Obstacles On The Way Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 29,584 views

    Life is filled with obstacles. Israel encountered the obstacle of a flooded river. Here in Joshua, there were three directives given to Israel before the crossing of the Jordan. I believe that there is application value in these directives for us as we

    OBSTACLES ON THE WAY Joshua 3:15-17 Obstacles. The dictionary defines obstacles as “something that stands in the way or opposes”. Something that is between where you are, and where you want to go. Life is filled with obstacles. Some of them will be small, such as maybe a road block on the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Goes First Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 45,991 views

    Calling people to "cross over" whatever river they may be facing into the promises God has for them

    Who Goes First? – Joshua 3 June 2/3, 2002 Intro: At times in our lives, each of us reach points of critical decision – places where the decision we make will have huge effects on the rest of our lives. We come to a T intersection, and have to make a choice about whether we head left or whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Robb avatar

    Testing The Faith Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,155 views

    Facing the possibility of entering into Cannan God’s people face a test of their faith.

    Studies in Joshua Study 5 – Chapter 3 Introduction Last week in our study of the book of Joshua our attention was drawn to and we considered in some detail the faith of an individual, that individual being Rahab, the prostitute from Jericho. This evening as we come to consider chapter 3 we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Get Past Your Jordan

    Contributed by Robert Jones on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 17,377 views

    How to get beyond the strongholds in your life

    HOW TO GET PAST YOUR JORDAN JOSHUA 3:1-6 & 14-17 Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years -----However, before they can enter Canaan, they must first get past one final, major obstacle----the Jordan River Now normally, this would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Flooding In Your Life?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

    Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

    Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    Crossing Into The Land Of Great Miracles

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
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    As Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, we see the three landmarks that we pass on the way ot the Land of Big Dreams and Great Miracles.

    Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Four Lessons In The Crossing Of Jordan

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 19,021 views

    This is an outline provides useful lessons for crossing the Jordans of the Christian life.

    “Four Lessons Learned in the Crossing of Jordan” Joshua 3:1-17 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text B. There are many Jordans that must be crossed in our lives. C. We must first decide what to do with Christ – Accept or Reject D. After salvation, there are many more Jordans to cross – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God Leads By His Covenant

    Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    This draws a double parallel between Joshua leading Israel across Jordan, Jesus leading his church into the New Testament Covenant, and the conversion of a lost soul being born again into eternal life.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Will Pave The Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    Advice for Christians in stressful fearful times

    GOD WILL PAVE THE WAY JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 I. THE SITUATION Joshua and the Israelites find themselves in an interesting situation. They had just come out of a set of circumstances where their old leader had died; Moses was gone. Now, they have seen the Lord work and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Step Into The Water

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,578 views

    A day of decision - do we stay short of God’s blessing or do we cross the river?

    (adapted from a message by Bill Burnett) TEXT: JOSHUA 3:1-17 TITLE: “STEP INTO THE WATER…” OPEN: A. Several families went to spend an afternoon at the river. Some of the adults decided to walk out to an island in the middle of the river. A five-year-old girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Claiming The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    In our text today the children of Israel are confronted with the river Jordan

    The Victory Side of Life # 4 Claiming The Blessing by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 3:1-17 In our text today the Children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Have Not Gone This Way Before

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,818 views

    Looking forward to a new year and a new pastor

    You have Not Passed this Way Before Joshua 3:1-17 Last Wednesday evening I made a statement that we all like new things. A new car. A new house. A new watch, A new hair do. A new suit etc. It is natural to like new things. We all have something new every year that is a new year. The old year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,791 views

    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

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    Joshua, Pt. 3

    WHO’S IN CHARGE? (JOSHUA 3:1-17) Famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawabest’s black and white movie “Ikiru” certainly makes one ponder about life’s meaning and purpose. The story is about the choices a dying man faced and made upon learning he had cancer. Kanji Watanabe, the Chief of the Citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible