Sermons on Joshua 3:1-21:

The Twelve Stones (Joshua 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2025

Are traditions and memorials in violation of scriptural principles? Let's begin in Joshua 4.

Is it good to create memorials of important events? May the church create traditions that remember important Christian events or are we restricted to the scriptures alone? Let’s begin in Joshua 4. Did Israel set up a pile of stones, a cairn as a memorial? After Israel had crossed the Jordan, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action (Joshua 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 8, 2025

Did Israel just believe and do nothing, or did they act in faith regarding Jericho? Let's look at Joshua 6.

What happened to Jericho? Did Israel just believe or put their faith into action? Let’s look at Joshua 6. What were God’s instructions to Joshua regarding the city of Jericho? Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. And the Lord said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret Sin (Joshua 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 9, 2025

Do even our secret sins cause us and others troubles? Let's begin in Joshua 7.

Can we really hide our secret sins? Do sins bring curses on us and others? Let’s look at Joshua 7. What did Achan do at Ai that aroused God’s anger against Israel? The Israelites, however, were unfaithful regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan [to twist or pervert] son of Carmi, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Removing Sinners (Joshua 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2025

Does God choose at times to remove sinners from among the righteous? Let's begin in Joshua 8.

Was a lost battle finally won after removing one problem person? Was a sinful city removed? Will there be an even greater removal at the end of the age? Let’s begin in Joshua 8. Was the way now cleared for Israel to conquer the city of Ai? Yahweh said to Joshua, “Don’t be afraid, and don’t be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Hasty Judgment (Joshua 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 25, 2025

How easy is it to make a hasty judgment without complete evidence? Let's begin in Joshua 22.

Have we ever made a false judgment based upon incomplete evidence? Let’s begin in Joshua 22. Were the two and a half tribes faithful in helping their brethren conquer the land? Do we help each other in the church to conquer sin? Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Meeting (Joshua 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 26, 2025

What was Joshua's purpose in a leadership meeting? Let's look at Joshua 23.

Do we see God and His faithfulness in our lives, or only focus on faulty human efforts? Do we remain strong and faithful to God? Let’s look at Joshua 23. As Joshua grew old did he call for a meeting of the leaders of Israel? And it came to pass a long time after that the Lord had given rest unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 20: The Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 18, 2024

The LORD instructed Israel to designate six cities as "Cities of Refuge". This message explores the roles and functions of these cities.

Introduction: Accidents happen, and some of these accidents result in the death of another person. There was and is a difference between intentional murders—and there were numerous examples of this in the Bible—and accidental death, sometimes called manslaughter. To provide a safe place for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Ordained (Numbers 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 3, 2024

What mistake did Moses, the humblest of all men make? Let's look at Numbers 27.

Though Moses was the humblest of men, he did make one arrogant mistake that removed his leadership? What were the qualifications of Moses’ replacement? How have we chosen our leaders? Let’s look at Numbers 27. Inheritance laws ensured that family land would remain within the tribe. A woman who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 25, 2001

This message will prepare a Church to conquer new spiritual territory.

Get Ready! Joshua 1:1-11 Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church of the Nazarene Gresham, OR One of the most intriguing individuals in the O.T. was a man named Joshua. A whole book was named after him, a lot of scholars believe the book to be his own personal account of what historically ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Three Battles You Cannot Afford To Lose

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001

Reasons for Following Through.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. THREE BATTLES WE CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE By Dr. James O. Davis President, GPN Introduction: If you have tried to master any athletic skill, then you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Crossing Over" Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 16, 2001

This message details the necessity of crossing over into new spiritual territory.

“Crossing over” Joshua Ch. 3 We’re on this journey through the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader at a time in Israel when they really needed leadership. Last week I talked to you about how the people he was leading, the Israelites, overcame fear and faced up to the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

How Not To Forget

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jan 18, 2002

A step by step plan to remember the mighty acts of God.

“How not to forget!” Joshua 4:1-23 - Pastor Bob Hunter Last month we began a series of messages in the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader. He is the successor of a great leader named Moses. Under His leadership the people of Israel had great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

You've Never Been This Way Before

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001

As they faced new challenges, Joshua prepares God’s people before they enter a new land.

Morning Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE Joshua 3:4-5 Introduction: 1. It may seem to us that tomorrow begins another year. another calendar.everything is basically the same. We are going to be involved in the same things.kids ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by Michael Williams on Jan 23, 2001

what God says he means and when he makes you a promise he will keep it .

Josh 14:6-12 6Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh-barnea. 7Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember And Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 8, 2001

Joshua teaches us some important lessons on remembering the blessings of God in our lives

Remember and Rejoice Memorial Day Message - 2001 Joshua 4:1-9 Introduction I. The USS Arizona This Memorial Day a new movie hits the theaters; Pearl Harbor. It is a dramtic re-telling of the December 7th battle where the Japanese launched a surprize attack on the US naval base in Hawaii. In this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God