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  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Pile Of Stones

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
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    The place where they set up these monuments was called Gilgal and we all need a Gilgal in our lives. It’s a place where we can look back on as our point of personal surrender. It may be a church, a room or whatever. The location isn’t important but t

    The pile of stones Joshua 4:1-24 I really like the guy who prayed, “Dear God, so far today, I’ve done alright. I haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m really glad about that, but in a few minutes, I’m going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    Return To Gilgal

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011
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    In Joshua, the children of Israel set up 12 stones at Gilgal to remind them of what God had done. How do we remember the blessings of God?

    It is a time of transition. Of uncertainty. Moses is dead. Joshua has stepped into the leadership void; just as a new generation of Israelites are ready to cross over the Jordan to take possession of the land promised to Abraham. God understands the feelings of his people. The anticipation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    What Happens At Gilgal, Doesn’t Stay At Gilgal

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2011
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    The importance of remembrance! What He did yesterday can help us today!

    The man who left his wife at the gas station....He said, "I noticed it got quite in the car. Joshua 4:19-24-Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those twelve stones which they took out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    The 12 Stone Memorial Part 1: The 4 Mothers As Types Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
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    In part 1 of this series on the 12 stone memorial set up by the children of Israel after crossing Jordan, we look at the mothers of the 12 sons of Jacob and reflect on the type of the church that each represents. Each of the stones is for each of the tri

    Background: *These stones were taken out of the midst of the Jordan right where the Ark was present. They represent God’s power and authority and ability to deliver His people. They also represent all that God has brought His people through leading up to this point. *These stones represent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Remember Your Stones

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    move toward your victories by remember what God has done for you in the past

    Intro: studying math with Bradley we learned the law of common denominators. You take several numbers and find one common denominator for all the numbers. In the church we may be different in many ways, but trials, battles, struggles in life are common to all. Some people try to get God in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Stuck Between Rocks In A Hard Place

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
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    On your spiritual journey....Don’t get stuck between rocks in a hard place! Pick up your rock…and roll!

    “STUCK BETWEEN ROCKS IN A HARD PLACE?” January 13, 2007 Dr. Randy Deal Revelation 21:5a , Lamentations 3:22-24 Joshua 4 On your spiritual journey… 1. Don’t get stuck in the middle! vs. 3, 5, 8-9 Genesis 46:1-4, Zechariah 14:1-4, Matthew 14:28-30, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1 God will make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Trip Down Memory Lane Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,821 views

    We need to remember what God has done for us, and realize that He can do it again.

    A Trip Down Memory Lane Text: Joshua 4:1-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Maybe you heard about a 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 & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Significance Of Stones

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    This New Year’s Eve Watchnight service sermonette focused on the significance of the memorial God commanded Joshua to build in Gilgal after the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land.

    1. The stones signified a strenuous past 2. The stones signified a sovereign God 3. The stones signified a saved people You may be wondering why you got a stone when you came in tonight. They’re not for throwing, or making pet rocks or anything like that. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    A Purpose And A Need To Remember Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
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     | 4,831 views

    Our need for and use of memorials.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 Title: A Purpose and a Need to Remember I. The Need for Memorials • To Remember Deuteronomy 6:12-15 -- 12 then beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 13 You shall fear the LORD your God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    What Do These Stones Mean?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
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    When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

    Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Remembering What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,222 views

    We need reminders of what God has done in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon # 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Claiming Your Canaan–series Part 2 How To Get Past Your Jordan

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 14, 2021
     | 6,651 views

    How to get pass the obstacles in your life, with the help of the Lord!!!!!!

    As we open, the second part of our series there is a story about a man who was a rather rough man, uncultured man who and for some reason as he was window shopping he fell in love with a beautiful vase that he seen in a window. Eventually he bought the vase and put it on his mantelpiece in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    What’s Next

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 30, 2021
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    As we look forward to celebrating Memorial Day, let’s not only remember those who have died to protect our freedom, but also let’s remember Jesus Christ who gave His life to give us lasting freedom from sin and death. Today’s Message looks at what’s next.

    What’s Next Joshua 4 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBmHanCICQU Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and giving honor to those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. It all began after the Civil War as the graves ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Monumental

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 27, 2019
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    This sermon was preached at a church celebrating their 164th anniversary. We must not forget the blessings of the past because they serve as powerful reminders that whatever we face now or in the future as individuals or as a church, God is able.

    A friend of mine, pastor out at Long Church, was late to one of our weekly lectionary meetings. When he got there, he showed us a picture on his cell phone that explained why he was late. About a dozen goats had gotten loose in the church cemetery. Three of them were standing on tomb ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Mere Stones/Reminders-9 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 2, 2017
     | 4,403 views

    9 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-IX—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Seemingly insignificant reminders can make all the difference in a Christian‘s life! Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist