Sermons on Joshua 3:14-4:9:

Crossing Over To Victory

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Aug 14, 2025

The story of God's people crossing over the river of Jordan to inherit the Promise Land.

After a long time, the Israelites are about to experience the fulfilment of God’s promise to Abraham. Genesis 17:6-8. It was a very long 430 year (Egyptian Captivity) + 40 years of wandering in the wilderness after leaving Mount Sinai. So, a total of 470 years of waiting for God’s promise. Now ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Crossing Over To Victory

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Aug 21, 2025

The episode of inheriting the Promised land after 470 years of waiting.

After a long time, the Israelites are about to experience the fulfilment of God’s promise to Abraham. Genesis 17:6-8. It was a very long 430 year (Egyptian Captivity) + 40 years of wandering in the wilderness after leaving Mount Sinai. So, a total of 470 years of waiting for God’s promise. Now ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Fathers Who Carry Arks

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

Today we celebrate all who have nurtured us in love, stood steady in faith, and reflected God's steadfast care—especially those who have carried burdens, led with courage, and created space for the next generation to flourish.

I.              Introduction—The Race   Defeat!  He lay there silently, a tear dropped from his eye. “There’s no sense running anymore—three strikes, I’m out—why try?” The will to rise had disappeared, all hope had fled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Trail Life Sunday: Faith On The Rugged Trail Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 3, 2025

This is Trail Life Sunday, a day where we celebrate our Trail Life boys and American Heritage Girls, but also where we as the church remember that the Christian life itself is a rugged trail.

Trail Life Sunday: Faith on the Rugged Trail September 14, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Colossians 1:10; Numbers 13:25-33; Matthew 7:13; Joshua 4:6-7 Introduction: The Trailhead Church, today we lace up our boots for a different kind of trail. This is Trail Life Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10, Numbers 13:25-33, Matthew 7:13, Joshua 4:6-7, Numbers 14:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Altar Of Remembrance And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 26, 2025

Raising an altar of remembrance and thanksgiving ensures that the mighty acts of God are not forgotten, and His name is continually glorified from generation to generation.

ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 4:6-7 Key Verse: “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Places

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2025

In this journey of faith there are three places that we can find ourselves in – a place of bondage, a place of wandering or a place of promise. Each of us can introspect to see where we are and move forward in faith to reach the place of promise, to fulfill God’s purposes

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 21:43, “So the LORD gave all of the land to Israel that he had promised to give their ancestors, and they took possession and settled there in it.” (ERV) The Lord gave the people of Israel the land that he had promised to their ancestors, and they duly took ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43, Exodus 1:13-14, Deuteronomy 29:5-6, Exodus 14:10-11, Joshua 3:14-16, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When The Jordan Stands Before You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

God specialises in making a way where there seems to be no way, and every obstacle before His children becomes an avenue for His glory.

WHEN THE JORDAN STANDS BEFORE YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:14-17 Key Verse: “And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people; And as they that bare the ark were come unto ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Altar Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Build memorials to remember God’s faithfulness in every victory and to remind future generations of His mighty works.

THE ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 4:1-7 Key Verse: “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, that the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It’s God’s Flood Time

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 10, 2025

We are in a season where the Holy Spirit will break all the banks and overflow in our lives (all throughout this season)

Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. Joshua 3:15 We are in a season where the Holy Spirit will break all the banks and overflow in our lives (all throughout this season). Just like Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season, the Holy Spirit is going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15

Mile Markers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7, 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 8:13, Psalm 77:11-12, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Two Sets Of Twelve Stones

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 16, 2025

When Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan, twelve stones were submerged while twelve others stood as a memorial of God’s wonder and grace. What spiritual significance do these stones have for us as believers in the Lord Jesus? Read to find out more.

Today’s meditation is taken form Joshua 4:5-8, “And Joshua said to them, “Pass on before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the people of Israel, that this may be a sign among you. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-8, Joshua 4:9, 1 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 8:13, Exodus 32:23-24, Galatians 1:10, 1 Samuel 23:14, Luke 6:12-13, John 12:6, Luke 22:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

We Remember Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As we remember and honor the past, we can stand firm in the present and have hope for the future, trusting in God's faithfulness.

Today, I want to talk about something we all struggle with - forgetting stuff. I mean, how many times have you forgotten your homework, your phone, or even your friend's birthday? It happens to all of us, right? But there are some things that are super important to remember, and that's what we're ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 22:26-27, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Topics: Past Memories, Present Faithfulness, Future Hope

Unleashing The Power Of Your Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Often as followers of faith, we overlook that our personal story of belief is one of the most potent tools against evil. Your story of faith poses a threat to evil, so it's crucial to voice it out and share it with others.

As believers, we often overlook the fact that one of our greatest weapons against the forces of evil is our personal testimony. Your testimony makes you a threat to the enemy, so it's crucial to open your mouth and share it. In this passage, Joshua selected twelve men from the twelve tribes of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Topics: Faith, Testimony

Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Are you prepared for the new phase God has planned for you? In Joshua 3, a life-changing event is on the horizon. How can we successfully navigate through this transition?

Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to take new ground in your life? Today, we will explore Joshua 3, where an event was about to happen that would change the lives of the Israelites forever. How did they successfully navigate this transition? Let's find out. In Joshua 3, we find the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Topics: Faith, Transition

Trust In The Power Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God's guidance, leading outside comfort zones, and maintaining unwavering faith in God's plan, using the story of Joshua as an example. Key

Good morning, church family! It's a joy to be here with you today. We've got a pretty interesting topic to chew on this morning, and it's one that I believe could make a real difference in our lives. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you. It's from a man named A.W. Tozer, who ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Topics: Trust, Guidance