Sermons on Joshua 12:9:

Funeral Service For Shirley Copeland

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2020

I preached this funeral for my bishop because he was officiating his own mother's funeral on the same day. This was his cousin. It has been a wonderful dream to follow him in the pastorate and in ministry. 8/7/2020

Shirley Copeland Funeral Welcome and Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we are here this morning to celebrate the life of and grieve the loss of Shirley. We need your help. Your promise is that You are the Comforter. You have promised that you suffer along with us. You know what it is like to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baby Dedication For Ethan Jadusingh

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 22, 2020

Baby dedications are wonderful moments when we can point parents and churches to their responsibilities in the process of spiritual formation of our children.

Ethan Charles Myers Jadusingh Acknowledge those in attendance. Grandparents: Elanor and Donald Jadusingh (Sarad's parents) Jerry and Laura Thompson (Natasha's parents) Tonya Sandefer (Natasha's mom) Rhonda (Natasha's stepmom) Jerry Charles Thompson, Sr. (Natasha's deceased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awake, Ready, & Unafraid

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 23, 2020

Bible prophecy should encourage us. We are on the winning side!

Awake, Ready, & Unafraid Introduction Revelation 13:7-10 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Upon Further Review

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 27, 2022

Things look different when viewed through the lens of the Cross. Jesus is willing to take us on a journey that will heal all of our spiritual blindness if we will go.

Upon Further Review Opening Illustration: "Best known for his iconic optical illusions, impossible constructions defying logic and his prints playing with patterns and symmetry, Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher’s lithographs, mezzotints, woodcuts and wood engravings express a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirsty?

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 6, 2022

God has given the gift of thirst, both spiritually and physically. He also quenches our thirst through the Holy Spirit!

The Gift of Thirst Isaiah 41:17-20 KJV "When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Make Room For The Tide?

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 12, 2022

The idea for the points sermon came from a picture of a sermon slide I saw on Facebook shared by a fellow preacher. It was about how giving God our firsts leads to success. If you give God your best, He will pour His Best into your life!

TITLE: How Do I Make Room For The Tide? I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: "Years ago, a wealthy businessman from London chartered a bus to carry a busload of urban children to the coast. There, the children spent a wonderful day at the ocean. Many of the children had never left the city. Most had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, 2 Kings 4:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Me And God

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 23, 2021

If God is for us, who can be against us!

Me and God Introduction: When my nephew Sam stays the weekend with my parents he gets to come to church. On those Sunday mornings, he will come into my office and we will listen to music sometimes. On a recent Sunday morning, he came into the office and shared one of his favorite songs with me. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7, 1 Samuel 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation: A Message Of Hope (Introduction) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 14, 2021

The book of Revelation is meant to encourage believers.

Revelation: A Message of Hope! Introduction As we begin to look at the Revelation we should note that its message is not one that is meant to frighten us. It is meant to encourage us. It is a book that some people completely avoid. It is a book that others immerse themselves in. Still, others ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Liberty

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2022

This July 4th sermon explores the Liberty that Christ gives us through the work of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of Liberty I. Opening & Text: In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Ministry & Motivations (1:23-2:5) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon finishes up Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians with him telling them what he is doing for them.

Paul's Ministry & Motivations So far, as we have studied Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians we have looked at what Paul says that he, and how he prays for them. This evening we will look at what Paul says that he does for them. In Colossians 1:24-2:5 Paul describes his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Still God, He Is Still On The Throne

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 10, 2022

We all face life-altering moments that change us forever. There is consolation in knowing that God is still on the throne.

He Is Still God, He Is Still On The Throne TEXT: Isaiah 6:1-8 (NKJV) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Finishes

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 21, 2022

The story of Noah reveals principles of the faith by which we respond to God's Saving Grace.

Faith Finishes TEXT: Genesis 6:1-22; Hebrews 11:17 INTRODUCTION: The story of Noah and the ark is more common that our favorite nursery rhymes. In our nursery here at the church, the theme is a large boat full of animals riding above an ocean filled with colorful fish with a beautiful rainbow in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalms: When Darkness Is Your Only Friend (Psalms Of Disorientation: Part 3) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 12, 2021

The basis of this sermon is a sermon preached by Tim Keller on Psalm 88.

When Darkness Is My Only Friend Introduction Warning: I want to build your faith, but my first point of this sermon is a real downer. The book of Psalms is filled with desperate prayers. There are personal laments and corporate laments. It is in these that the psalmists express their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graduation 2021

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2021

A sermon celebrating and admonishing our graduates. This is a sermon modified from a sermon by Dan Borchert accessed at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/graduation-2003-dan-borchert-sermon-on-discipleship-64020

Graduation Celebration 2021! 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How Do I Make It In This World? Introduction Everyone is trying to make it in this world. Some people will go to considerable lengths attempting to find success. An athlete might try taking steroids or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

C. L. Meredith Funeral

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 27, 2021

This is the sermon I preached at my father-in-law's funeral.

C. L. Meredith Funeral Introduction Memory is a gift God has given to us. Over the past few days, we all have chosen to remember this great man. We have reflected on our lives with him. We have cried. We may have recounted some of his legendary fishing stories. We have laughed. We have thought ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal