Sermons on Joshua 1:1-4:24:

Separation In Preparation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Joshua tells the people to sanctify themselves in preparation to see God to wonders tomorrow

Background to passage: Joshua’s preparation for the journey, then instructions to Israel, their commitment, then the account of Rahab and the spies in Jericho. God is fulfilling his promise to give Isreal the land that he spoke up to all the generations from Abraham on. The next big event is to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Life Count Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Rahab is an unlikely candidate for the next linchpin in the possession of the land and fulfillment of God's promises

A. Background to passage: Rahab was a pagan prostitute, an unlikely candidate for the next linchpin person in the fulfilling of the promise of the land. A person who’s legacy did not end because of a faded beauty in a house of ill-repute, but in the genealogy of Jesus. She is noted in the NT on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prerequisites For Success Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

Instructions and commitments before crossing the Jordan to possess the land

Background to passage: After God had given Joshua encouragement and promises of his presence, Joshua gave the people instructions as to the preparations for the next few days when they would enter the land. He gave all the people a few instructions, but dealt with a the two and a half tribes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:16-18, 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

Rivers And Funerals Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

First passage of Joshua, continuation of Deuteronomy. God's faithfulness to his promises

Background to passage: It’s called the metanarrative of scripture; the overarching story; the point from beginning to end. There are high points—creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs, and so on. They all tell the story of scripture up to this point. God has been working his mighty acts to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 23:14, 1 Kings 8:56, Matthew 5:17-18, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Consecration To God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

Consecration is more than a mere commitment; it is a wholehearted dedication of ourselves to God's service. Let's dive into this vital aspect of our Christian walk through three key points, rooted in Scripture, to understand how we can live a consecrated life.

Living a Life of Consecration to God Introduction: Today, we are going to explore a profound and transformative topic: Consecration to God. Consecration is more than a mere commitment; it is a wholehearted dedication of ourselves to God's service. Let's dive into this vital aspect of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Joshua 3:5, James 4:8, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up Church. Sound The Alarm

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2024

Recent events in our nation and world-wide should be calling our attention. GOD is calling us, HIS CHURCH, to take a stand for Truth and HIS Righteousness. We are to sound the alarm to warn everyone to turn back to HIM.

2024.04.07 Sermon Notes. Oh Say, Can you SEE? Wake up CHURCH! Wake up America! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Recent events in our nation and world-wide should be calling our attention. GOD is calling us to take a stand for Truth and HIS Righteousness. We are to sound the alarm to warn everyone ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:1-9, Ezekiel 33:2-7, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua, An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Joshua faced obstacles and overcame them.

A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua ... the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua ... spoke unto the people . . . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Bible Teach Meditation And Guided Imagery

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2024

There is a resurgence of the word 'meditate' being used in churches today about personal devotional prayer as a way to draw closer to God as a person contemplates His divine attributes.

Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path of daily sanctification by learning how to pray and worship, which has resulted in something called contemplative spirituality, also known as meditation, guided imagery, centering, or listening prayer, using imagination and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:11-16, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Blessed Principles For The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 14, 2025

10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY

10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY ***************************** 10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE ***************************** 1. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 1st, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 26.

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Spoke Series

Contributed by David Israel on Sep 25, 2023

After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua. It all begins there. God spoke. He is the Author of our faith. The day God speaks to you personally will change your life.

God Spoke! Pastor James www.gracetabernaclehyd.org Father this morning we come to You. Father I pray ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Seven Habits For Spiritual Health

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 7, 2022

How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? This message examines seven lifestyle habits that sustain the believer in the long run. Professor Robert Clinton found that only one-third of leaders finish well. These disciplines help us finish well.

Intro Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. We take as our subject today: Seven Habits for Spiritual Health. What are the essentials for a successful life journey in Christ? It is one thing to begin a journey; it is another to finish that journey. To finish and finish well, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 15:5, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Joshua 1:1-8, Matthew 16:24-25, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Salvation Into Inheritance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 11, 2023

When you give a gift you like to see it appreciated and enjoyed. God has given us our inheritance. Today is the day to believe and receive all that God has given. Today receive the promise of God's life fully.

I like receiving and giving gifts. More than being on the receiving end, there is a special joy in the act of giving. Once I have selected and wrapped the gift, my anticipation for the moment of giving only grows. Some individuals prefer methodically unwrapping their presents, taking their time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, Ephesians 3:16-19, Exodus 3:1-12, Hebrews 2:14-15, Joshua 3:16, John 3:16, Romans 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Equipping The Called Series

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 11, 2023

Have you ever been asked to do something that you just did not feel prepared to do at all? God asks BIG things of us, and we feel like we could never measure up...BUT, He will ALWAYS equip us for the things He asks of us, even if we don't think we are ready for it yet!

As we continue to talk about our Mis-Quoted series…I wanted to focus a little bit on the different things God called His people to do in the Scriptures…WE are going to talk about a guy who, in all honesty, was not equipped to do what God was asking Him to do…but we as His people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God uses different methods/means to give victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Baptist