Sermons on Joshua 3:1-5:1:

Dad...what Do Those Rocks Mean?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2007

“Dad…what do those rocks mean?” Create a memorial, a testimony unto the Lord in your life. We need to make and leave a big impact for our future generations, by creating these monuments and memorials of faith, Here are some ways to achieve this.

I heard a message from a financial planner many years ago about creating a nest egg for our future. He actually spoke about the Israelites crossing over the Jordan, and how the children in years later asked their fathers…‘Dad, what do those rocks mean?’ The point was that when the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

We all play “Follow the Leader” in our lives on a regular basis. The question really becomes, who are we following.

In every congregation that pastors serve there are those that, for a variety of reasons are remembered well. Over the years of my ministry there have been many. At Elwood there was a wonderful lady named Randi. I say that she was wonderful because she was always ready willing and able to help ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Methodist

Crossing Your Jordan

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 1, 2007

We all come to those defining moments of faith. Will you step foot in the water?

Crossing Your Jordan Joshua 3 Joshua 3 (NLT) Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia and arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing. [2] Three days later, the Israelite leaders went through the camp [3] giving these instructions to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On New Ground

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

What happens when we walk in new territory for the Lord.

Walking on New Ground Theme: Principles of walking on new ground Text: Joshua 3:1-5,13 God brought us to an “anything you ask” moment. Mt 21:22 "And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Joshua 5:3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 10, 2007

The Ark of the Covenant, its contents and their significance

In our examination of the Tabernacle, as described in Hebrews 9, we now come to the heart of the Tabernacle – the Holy of Holies or the Holiest of All. This area was hidden away from inquisitive eyes. First there was the outer fence, next the thick, four layered coverings of the tabernacle itself ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:3-6, Joshua 3:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Monument Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Mar 24, 2007

Sermon 3 of the series. I make no claim that illustrations are my own. All that are not mine will be told truthfully as I find them.

Monuments of Rejoicing - Joshua 4:1-24 (text - vs. 5-7) Intro. The first two monuments had to do with Jacob, now the next two have to do with Joshua. We have seen the Monument of a Relationship - Remembering when we met the Lord. (Jacob at Bethel. Monument of Revival - Jacob returned to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Stones

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

This New Year’s Eve Watchnight service sermonette focused on the significance of the memorial God commanded Joshua to build in Gilgal after the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land.

1. The stones signified a strenuous past 2. The stones signified a sovereign God 3. The stones signified a saved people You may be wondering why you got a stone when you came in tonight. They’re not for throwing, or making pet rocks or anything like that. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Conquistando La Vision Series

Contributed by Juan Garcia on Apr 3, 2007

¿Por qué hay que conquistar la visión? Porque la visión nace en el corazón de Dios. Dios no revela su corazón a cualquier persona; hay que hallar gracia ante sus ojos.

Introducción: La palabra conquistar significa = adquirir a fuerzas de armas. La Biblia nos enseña en 2 Corintios 10:4 que, “las armas de nuestra milicia no son carnales, sino poderosas en Dios”. ¿Por qué hay que conquistar la visión? Porque la visión nace en el corazón de Dios. Dios no revela ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

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

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strange Territory

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 3, 2008

"for ye have not passed this way heretofore." Joshua’s officers were saying to the Israelites, "You’re about to take a journey to where you’ve never been before. You’re about to go down a road that is new to you.

STRANGE TERRITORY Joshua 3:1-4 The phrase ". . . for ye have not passed this way heretofore," always comes to mind at the beginning of a new year. 2007 is in the books. It is done, over, gone for ever. The only thing left to do is to look forward to 2008 and hopefully anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2008

It is time for the church to leave the land of familiarity and cross over to the promised land.

January 13, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Subject: Crossing Over Title: Instructions for Moving Into New Territory This has been an eventful week for this church. Sunday night we saw an unprecedented move of God’s Holy Spirit. I’m not saying that to try to get you to come back on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following God

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 13, 2007

Journey with the Nation of Israel to see how God taught His beloved people to follow Him in obedience.

FOLLOWING GOD Joshua 3:1-6 Today we are celebrating several departures – we have a number of people finishing their educations and moving on to other fields where they will be able to pursue other ministry opportunities: not to mention, this will be our last week in this building – next week we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

School Of Rock

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 12, 2008

Learning from the memorial that Joshua built after the Israelites crossed the Jordan River.

School of Rock Introduction I take more pictures that capture a moment than I take that capture the faces of loved ones. I collect random things that have sentimental value to them. I have realized that I am the type of person who has a tendency to memorialize things. I want to remember times and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sanctify Yourselves Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Mar 12, 2008

Based on Josh 3:5, we explore sanctification, address sin and addictions head on, and encourage the Church that God will do wonders among us.

Sanctify Yourselves Grant van Boeschoten March 9, 2008 Joshua 3:5 (NKJV) And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." The people of Israel were about to meet the destiny that God had created them for. They were about to enter and possess ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Stuck Between Rocks In A Hard Place

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

On your spiritual journey....Don’t get stuck between rocks in a hard place! Pick up your rock…and roll!

“STUCK BETWEEN ROCKS IN A HARD PLACE?” January 13, 2007 Dr. Randy Deal Revelation 21:5a , Lamentations 3:22-24 Joshua 4 On your spiritual journey… 1. Don’t get stuck in the middle! vs. 3, 5, 8-9 Genesis 46:1-4, Zechariah 14:1-4, Matthew 14:28-30, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1 God will make the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist