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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Passage: The Obedient Heart Of The People Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 25, 2011
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    What is so important about Joshua 3? That God is in the barrier breaking business to take us into new places in our faith and relationship with Him. It is not merely for us to get the best but the best of our relationship with Him.

    Intro: What is so important about Joshua 3? That God is in the barrier breaking business to take us into new places in our faith and relationship with Him. It is not merely for us to get the best but the best of our relationship with Him. Don’t forget Joshua is not only about what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise: Raising Stones Of Remembrance Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2011
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    The preists always led the children of Israel in praise of the living Lord. In chapter 4 they lead in praise to His glory. We are called and challenged to set up memorial stones so that children, and others will ask what does this mean in your life.

    Intro: It was always the priests who led in Praise to the living God of Israel. In chapter 3 the priests were the first to step foot into the turbulent waters of Jordan. What do the waters of the Jordan represent to the followers of Joshua or Jesus? It is apparent as God commands Joshua and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering 9/11

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 11, 2011
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    Today Across America, America remembers the attack against her on September 11, 2001. It is good for us to remember the events of 911. We should never forget what took place on 911. And we should never forget the lessons learned by these events.

    REMEMBER 9/11 Joshua 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Today Across America, America remembers. America remembers the events of September 11, 2001 when our seemingly inviolable security was shattered as nearly 3000 people from 90 countries perished from terrorist attacks upon our soil. It is good for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “commemorate My Saving Acts!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 18, 2011
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    “Commemorate My Saving Acts!” 1) God's charge to Joshua 2) God's charge to us

    The plot of land that for a decade has been known as “the pile,” “the pit,” and “Ground Zero” opened to the public last Sunday for the first time since that terrible morning on September 11th, 2001. Where the Twin Towers once stood is now a memorial consisting of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Crossing The River

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012
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    At graduation and at many other times in life God brings us to the point where we must decide to trust and follow Him.

    “Crossing the River” Rev. Chip Blackshear First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi, Texas Joshua 3:1-17 I don’t know about you, but for me it seems that sometimes life is just flying by and the days and weeks seem to run together. One reason for that, I think, is because much ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Day Of Remembence

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012
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    Memorial Day jogs our memories of our nation, our families and our faith. God taught Israel the importance of memorials and memories.

    Day of Remembrance (Memorial Day) Joshua 4:1-9, 20-24 Remembering is an important part of our lives. All of us suffer from things not remembered, especially as we get older. My memory is filled with mental videos, both good and ugly. On this day my memories return to the loss of two uncles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Momentum

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
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    This is the second in a series of three sermons taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to us moving from a rented facility toward the purchase of a dedicated worship facility.

    Momentum Scripture: Joshua 3 The momentum is building - no pun intended. Can you feel it? Today, we’re going to talk about momentum. Here’s a definition of momentum from Wikpedia: In classical mechanics, linear momentum or translational momentum is the product of the mass and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
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    This is the third in a three sermon series taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to our church moving from a rented facility into a dedicated worship facility.

    The Measure of Success Scripture: Joshua 4 What is success? When does it happen? When can we say we have been successful? Two weeks ago, we talked about momentum and how momentum is developed by creating a God-focused movement. And if we create among us, a God-focused movement, how do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I’ve Got A Testimony

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 28, 2012
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    Many times as believers we fail to realize that one of the greatest weapons we have against hell is our testimony. Your testimony makes you a threat to hell, so open your mouth and testify.

    Text: Josh 4:1-9, 20-24 Joshua chose 12 men out of the 12 tribes of Israel and commanded them to take every man a stone. These stones were to become pillars of testimony to the miracle power of God dividing the Jordan and delivering the children of Israel. It was required that every man would take ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Cleaned Up For The New Year

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 30, 2012
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    When we are going to a new and important place, we get cleaned up and put on new or clean attire. The year 2013 is new and I am sure we are all excited and look forward to not only seeing it but also entering and going through it successfully. What and ho

    Joshua 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp,3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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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    Despising The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2013
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    Despising The Old Rugged Cross

    In one classic science fiction plot, antagonists attempt to gain control of the future by attempting to alter the past. Though it might not be as exciting as a Dalorian speeding at 88 miles per hour, maniacal forces in our own reality are attempting to accomplish nearly the same thing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Ready Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 25, 2012
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    A yielded heart will take us through the river that leads to the Promised Land.

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.4 Getting Ready Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION For every challenge that God gives us there will always be a corresponding obstacle to challenge our faith. As followers of Jesus it is imperative to identify the challenge, then make a choice. Will we move forward in faith and overcome the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking Into Victory

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
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    Discusses the challenges of facing a New Year and new "territory".

    Walking into Victory Joshua 3:4,5 “for ye have not passed this way heretofore. …Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” REFLECTION: As we enter a New Year, I am reminded about the wonderful opportunities and challenges that await us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Jordan

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2011
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    The crossing of the Jordan River reminded us of the need to have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe Him fully, and the courage to act on His Word. God will do His amazing works, very often, beyond what we can see or imagine.

    [The sermon thoughts here taken and adapted from Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith] God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible