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  • Brent Hutsell avatar

    A Memorial To Remember

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 24, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    When we live life we must remember that one way or another we’re leaving something to be remembered!

    I. Introduction A. Memorial day began in the early 1800’s during the civil war 1. Some began by decorating the graves of the soldiers who had been killed in battle to honor their sacrifice for freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Message Of The Memorial

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,125 views

    Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

    Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Crossing

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    To be a true follower of Christ, we must set ourselves apart, have faith to take the first step toward following and then obeidence to make that step

    “The Crossing” August 21, 2005 Intro: Life is filled with definable moments. Moments when we must make harsh choices, brave overwhelming obstacles, and conquer new horizons. They are the major “crossings” of life. Today we are going to look at spiritual crossing. We have for the last two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 254 ratings
     | 73,476 views

    Every body has a Jordan to cross, it is something that stands between you and the inheritance God has promised you. The Children of Israel made it across and so can we.

    Moses had died and Joshua is in charge, They are at a critical point, they have been here before. (This is where you either breakdown or you breakthrough) This is where you decide if the dream is worth it. It’s one thing to dream it’s another thing to take possession of that dream. Every dreamer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Severance avatar

    It Shall Be A Memorial

    Contributed by Steve Severance on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Memorial Day is a day that America sets aside to remember those who have given their lives in the cause of gaining and preserving freedom. It’s like a monument. The Idea is that we would have a day off to celebrate liberty and remember the price of such a

    It Shall Be A Memorial… Memorial Day is a day that America sets aside to remember those who have given their lives in the cause of gaining and preserving freedom. It’s like a monument. The Idea is that we would have a day off to celebrate liberty and remember the price of such a blessing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Establishing A Personal Memorial

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    This sermon was used for Memorial Day to show how we need to set some places and things as a Memorial for our own lives to remind us about the Lord and what He has done for us.

    Establishing A Personal Memorial Joshua 4:1-9 Intro.: A. In April 1863, in Columbus, Miss. After decorating graves of her two sons who died in the Civil War as Confederate Soldiers – an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Step Into The Water

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,245 views

    A day of decision - do we stay short of God’s blessing or do we cross the river?

    (adapted from a message by Bill Burnett) TEXT: JOSHUA 3:1-17 TITLE: “STEP INTO THE WATER…” OPEN: A. Several families went to spend an afternoon at the river. Some of the adults decided to walk out to an island in the middle of the river. A five-year-old girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Branham avatar

    Faith A Step Into The Water

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,864 views

    Faith must be acted on in order to be effective.

    "Faith: Step Into the Water" Josh. 3:13-16 13 And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

    Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    What Are We Leaving Behind Us?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,297 views

    Each generation has a responsibility to those following to mark the way clearly.

    It has been said that Christianity is one Generation away from extinction: How can this be possible: When a Generation has witnessed such powerful and glorious manifestations of the presence and power of God? Answ: When the generation that has seen the works of God fails to pass it on to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 148,495 views

    It is important to cross over a new year with goals, with God’s presence, with urgency, with a clean up, and without any heavy baggages.

    CROSSING OVER By : Ng Wah Lok Text: Josh 3:1-17 Joshua had a difficult task in front of him. He was to lead the people across the Jordan into the promise land. He was to achieve what his mentor Moses failed to do 40 years ago. But first, he had to crossover the Jordan river. Crossing over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Becoming A Great Leader Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,319 views

    An outline on how Joshua became a great leader.

    Becoming a Great Leader TEXT: Joshua 3:17 Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan. Joshua 3:17 (NKJV) FOCUS: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Markes avatar

    "What Is Your Jordan?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,444 views

    We all have Jordan’s in our lives to cross. What is your Jordan?

    WHAT IS YOUR JORDAN? JOSHUA 3:1-17 At times in our lives, each of us reach points of critical decisions – places where the decision we make will have huge effects on the rest of our lives. We come to an intersection in our lives and we have to make a choice about whether we head left or whether we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    Tomorrow The Lord Will Do Amazing Tings!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,156 views

    A motivational message on going forward, that if we will do what God asked and follow his direction he truly will do amazing things!

    God will do Amazing Things! Joshua 3:1-17 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God