Sermons on Josue 4:2:

"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

"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

"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

Leaving A Legacy That Will Last Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 4, 2004

How will our children and grandchildren remember us!

How Good is Your Memory? Two couples who had been friends for years were spending the evening together. While they were taking a break from their card game, the wives went into the kitchen, while the men stayed in the den. One man said, "Joe, you played a great game of cards tonight. I usually ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

Remember Your Stones

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008

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

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

School Of Rock

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 12, 2008

Learning from the memorial that Joshua built after the Israelites crossed the Jordan River.

School of Rock Introduction I take more pictures that capture a moment than I take that capture the faces of loved ones. I collect random things that have sentimental value to them. I have realized that I am the type of person who has a tendency to memorialize things. I want to remember times and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stuck Between Rocks In A Hard Place

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

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

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do These Stones Mean

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Looking through some use of stones and what they can mean to us today

What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-9 Those stones were left there to represent A few things: 1. The wonders of God = parting the Jordan River 2. The work of the people = some working, giving there time, talents, materials, muscle power, some praying, some cooking, etc; 3. The way to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Your Going To Do What?

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 28, 2012

tHIS SERMON TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTIMONY

YOUR GOING TO DO WHAT? JOSHUA 4:1-14. HOW IS YOUR SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Day Of Remembence

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Memorial Day jogs our memories of our nation, our families and our faith. God taught Israel the importance of memorials and memories.

Day of Remembrance (Memorial Day) Joshua 4:1-9, 20-24 Remembering is an important part of our lives. All of us suffer from things not remembered, especially as we get older. My memory is filled with mental videos, both good and ugly. On this day my memories return to the loss of two uncles, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist