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  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Crossing Creeks

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 203 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    God gave four specific instructions to Joshua for crossing the Jordan River. These instructions will help us cross the rivers of our lives.

    I grew up in the little community of Munford, AL. My granddaddy owned a small farm that provided a place of enjoyment, hard work, and learning as I grew up. We were fortunate to have Cheaha Creek that flowed through the farm. About three acres was across the creek and we had one place that we’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is It Flooding In Your Life?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,219 views

    Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

    Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 41,935 views

    The Israelites moved from the Acacia Grove to cross over Jordan. Learn the meaning of this text and lessons of moving from wilderness to promise.

    CROSSING OVER Deuteronomy 11:31 “For you will cross over the Jordan and go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and you will possess it and dwell in it. Crossing over. From one state to another. What are some of the promises God has given to us in His word? For forty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    God Leads By His Covenant

    Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    This draws a double parallel between Joshua leading Israel across Jordan, Jesus leading his church into the New Testament Covenant, and the conversion of a lost soul being born again into eternal life.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Will Pave The Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    Advice for Christians in stressful fearful times

    GOD WILL PAVE THE WAY JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 I. THE SITUATION Joshua and the Israelites find themselves in an interesting situation. They had just come out of a set of circumstances where their old leader had died; Moses was gone. Now, they have seen the Lord work and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,511 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

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 32,869 views

    This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

    “CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year With An Old Recipe

    Contributed by Dick Webster on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    This is a sure recipe to live by as another year is passed and we embark into a new one. Some things are sure while some things we need to work on.

    A New Year with an Old Recipe Joshua 3:3-5 (Read V1-6) INTRO: Another year is passed and we embark into a new one ***Don’t know what it will bring or hold in store for us ***Say as Joshua in V4 “We have not passed this way heretofore” Not knowing we can be sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Get Past Your Jordan Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    3rd in a series of messages from Joshua dealing with living a victoriuos Christian life

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 Title: How to Get Past Your Jordan Date: January 4, 2004 Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are poised to enter ...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
     | 11,528 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
     | 73,410 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

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,923 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

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Vision Factor Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    This message is the fourht in a series that puts forth four principles that will help a church become a nd stay a Great king Church

    The Vision Factor Joshua 3:1-4 I. Being Vision-Minded Requires Faith (v. 1-4) A. Faith to recognize God’s desires “…truly God has delivered all the land into our hands..” Josh. 2:24 • God’s desire for your life • God’s desire for your ministry • God’s desire for your church B. Faith to recognize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eldon Reich avatar

    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    Challenge for people to make a committment to give.

    STEWARDSHIP #5 CROSSING OVER Joshua 3:1-13 Today is our celebration Sunday. For 8 months we have been waiting for this Sunday to complete what our early forefathers started in 1886 It’s been an interesting journey as we have invited you to Be challenged to give sacrificially to something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    He Obeyed

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,620 views

    Joshua Followed God, Kept God, and Advanced the kingdom. He obeyed God always. WE should do the same

    Joshua “He obeyed” Introduction A. What if someone asked you to walk across the Monghalla river, on dry land B. What if someone asked you to march around the Civic area 7 times and make it crumble? C. What if someone asked you to take control of 31 cities in about one year? D. I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance