Sermons on Joshua:

Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006

There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See The Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 24, 2014

To show that we focus our eyes on the LORD JESUS as the Ark of the Covenant, and follow it where ever He goes.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know JESUS is the ark of the covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we focus our eyes on the LORD JESUS as the Ark of the Covenant, and follow it where ever He goes. IV. TEXT: Joshua 3:3 (Amplified Bible) 3:3 Commanding the people: When ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mere Stones/Reminders-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 2, 2017

8 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-VIII—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Boys hiking/Exploring cave/Deeper into cave/Bear! Both tear out of cave in their hiking gear with bear close behind/As one is running he unzips backpack, pulls out tennis shoes, hits the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Achan Became Bacon

Contributed by Ryan Pate on Aug 31, 2007

Follow the instructions and you won’t get burned.

As silly as the title may sound, what an impact it had to make on the people that day, not to mention his Achan’s family. The first step in living a blessed life is found through following the instructions. The world and all it has to offer you is alluring. If you don’t have the door of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Success And Failure

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 23, 2025

God allowed the Joshua and the Israelites to be defeated by the people of Ai the first time and then gave them the victory when the next time when they set things right before God. There are some godly principles we need to follow so we can have success and avoid failures in life.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 7:4, “So about 3,000 men from the people went up there, but they fled before the men of Ai.” (TLV) When the people of Israel were confronted with the mighty city of Jericho, they trusted God, obeyed His counsel, and thereby experienced an astounding victory. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-3, Joshua 7:4-5, Philippians 4:6, 1 Samuel 14:6, Proverbs 21:31, Genesis 24:7, Joshua 7:7-9, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Joshua 7:10-11, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Mere Stones/Reminders-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016

4 of ? 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-IV—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Little reminders can make all the difference in a person’s life! And little things can make all the difference in your Christian life! Need: Joshua had twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006

Father’s Day sermon praising the fathers of the congregation.

FATHERS Introduction: Today is celebrated in this country as Father’s Day. A day when we honor those men who helped give us life and have nurtured us through life. As a church member, I have always had a pet peeve concerning Father’s Day. On Mother’s Day, the preacher gets up and praises ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduation Day Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2007

There comes a time when you are ready to graduate, fly solo, go out and do a ministry apart from the nurturing Christian environment in which you grew. Joshua gives us some help on prospering and remaining faithful.

We had a very exciting and very emotion filled spring. My daughter Beth, my baby, graduated from college. I remember very well when she was about to start classes four years before. She openly wondered if she could actually do college level work. Well, she did indeed and now has a college diploma ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

And The Walls Came A Tumblin' Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 13, 2007

Learn about how the world poses a threat like Jericho to victory in our Christian life and how God brings those walls down.

Setting the scene: Joshua the master military strategist presenting his plan for taking Jericho to the generals - by walking around it! The first major milestone for living a victorious Christian life is to commit yourself to God’s plan in your life by crossing the Jordan with no possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Experience; Making Everday Memorial Day

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2008

Looking into our lives and wanting it to be a memorial for others to see christ.

5/26/2008 EXPERIENCE; MAKING EVERYDAY MEMORIAL DAY Joshua 4:1-9 Deuteronomy 29:1-15 INTRO- THIS MORNING I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Choice

Contributed by Moshood Oseni on Feb 18, 2022

Choice, according to a word dictionary, is an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. As we live our lives daily, we are faced with challenges which require us making a choice. Some of us are in church today because we made a choice to be in church.

It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will illuminate the word of God in the heart of his people today in Jesus' name. This morning I will be sharing with us on a message title: Choice What is Choice? Choice, according to a word ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Uncharted Territory

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

Finding Newness with our walk with God and discovering new areas of excitement as a Christian.

Scripture: Joshua 3:1 – 5 Title: “Uncharted Territory” Introduction: In this portion of Scripture, Joshua has assumed leadership of Israel. Moses has led them for 40 years through the wilderness wandering. They are now on the border of a new country - a land of milk and honey. Though they had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Spend Time In The Word?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

God commands us to spend time in His word. That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to spend time in the Word.

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." Joshua 1:8 God commands us to spend time in His word (see also: Ezekiel 3:10, 44:5, 2 Timothy 2:15). That is the only reason we need. But He did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 8, 2005

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

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

A Memorial Day Message

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 28, 2006 Joshua 4:1-9 vs 6 What do these stones mean to you? vs 7 And these stones shall be a memorial to the children of Israel forever Hebrew word for memorial means- “To Remember” Like the Viet Nam War Memorial *Christians are prone to forget (fail to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational