Sermons on Joshua 4:1-24:

What Are We Leaving Behind Us?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 13, 2006

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

Scripture: Joshua 4:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Shall Be A Memorial

Contributed by Steve Severance on May 23, 2006

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

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Establishing A Personal Memorial

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

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

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

"What Meaneth These Stones?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2006

This makes for a great message to be given at a funeral as people are considering the thoughts of the memorial stones left on ground at the cemetery!

Title: “What meaneth these stones” Introduction: It was the changing of the guard, Moses had departed, now Joshua took the reigns of giving leadership to the children of Israel. In this text, we find them at the Jordan River. It was the time when this muddy, churning river, was at it’s highest ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Remembering

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

2006 Memorial Day Sermon

(1) 22 years ago next month, President Ronald Reagan, gave what I think is one of the best ‘Memorial Day’ speeches ever given. It was on the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France that led to the destruction and ultimate surrender of Nazi Germany. It in he said, “We stand on a lonely, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

After The River Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2005

What do you do after taking steps to obey God?

After The River Joshua 4 In Joshua 3 we read the story of the crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelite people. After that crossing they were in the promised land. The promised land represented the gifts that God wishes to give his children. God wants to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worth Remembering

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is a Memorial Day sermon. There is also a Lord’s Supper included in this service.

Series: Memorial Day WORTH REMEMBERING Joshua 4:1-7 Introduction: After being married for 14 years have learned a couple of things. I have learned that my wife seems to be able to remember things I did when we were dating in High School that I have tried to forget. I have learned that my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Are These Stones?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SERMON TITLE: “What Are These Stones?” SERMON TEXT: Joshua 4:19-24 OPENING JOKE: “Somebody stole the tent.” A Platoon Sergeant and his Platoon Leader are bunking down in the field for the night. The Platoon Sergeant looks up and says, "When you see all the stars in the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Jun 6, 2005

Talking about the memorials that will remind us of what God has done for us.

Who knows what this Monday is? This Monday is a very special day for many people in this country; I can remember only really knowing it was a National Holiday because I got off of school. And you all know that is the real way that we keep our school schedule. I use to go through the year from days ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memory Enhancers Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

7th in a long series on Joshua. This speaks of placing memorials in our lives to remember what God has done for us.

Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 – Memory Enhancers I like the joke about the guy named John, who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him and said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Rocks Worth Remembering

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 2, 2006

We need to understand the value of remembering the goodness of God once we’ve come through a trial. Joshua is instructed to take rocks...

I would say that one of the things that I have a hard time with is throwing away things from the past. As Donna and I have just moved and sorted through all of the things we have accumulated we came across some treasures from our past. It seems that no matter how small or seemingly worthless each ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Memorial Day

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses upon the power of remembering

This morning our focus upon remembering and prayer. You may remember a few weeks ago on the one of the evening news shows there was a controversy. It stemmed from the desire to read the names aloud on the air of all the men and women who lost their in our war with Iraq. While most of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Memorial Stones"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2004

Memorial Stones that we place along our pathway mark significant events in our lives where God helped us and these encourage us in our current journey.

Iliff & Saltillo UM May 30, 2004 Memorial Day Weekend "Memorial Stones" Joshua 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Today is Memorial Day Sunday. It may mean different things to different people and how we observe it now and how we have observed it in the past. There may be parades ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Lest We Forget"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

A Memorial Day Message. Joshua commanded that stones be set as a memorial at the crossing of the Jordan River. As "living stones", we also are a memorial to what Christ has done for us.

“Lest We Forget” Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow isn’t just a holiday … a day set aside for picnics, family fun … a day off from work. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The holiday was officially recognized in 1868, as a day, May 30, to honor those who died in the Civil War. Later, it was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Jordan

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004

The Israelites learned a valuable lesson on the banks of the Jordan River.... we can too.

Lessons From The Jordan Joshua 4 Always take something from your Jordan (v.1-5) -Remember how God has brought you through -Respond to God -Reach others for God Always teach someone about your Jordan (6-8, 21-23) -be obedient to God -fulfill your calling Thank someone for helping ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist