Sermons on Occupy The Land:

Crossing Into Your Destiny

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message speaks on the steps Israel took in crossing into the Promised Land. We can learn from these principals as we cross into the destiny God has for us!

In the movie, The Dead Poets Society, Mr. Keating (played by Robin Williams) brings his class before a display case featuring photographs of previous students. He asks the students to stand near it and listen carefully they are saying. In a haunting voice, he then utters: “Carpe Diem! Carpe Diem! ...read more

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

"LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moses Defines A Nation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them.

A. GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE: THE JEWS God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great (influential) nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them. They entered Egypt victorious but ended up as slaves. “Now there arose up a new king ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing On Dry Ground Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 31, 2016

Whether crossing a river or conquering the land, it would all be done by God's might and direction. And by remembering these glory days, they would revere God all their days.

>6 major events: Consecration, Crossing, Memorial, Circumcision, Passover, Warrior There are significant days we will always remember--days when we took a bold new step, eager to see what God would do. Israel was about to take a giant step across the Jordan River to the Land of Promise. Before ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

Paul is in prison, yet he has an Ambassador attitude, meaning that he sees himself as is a representative from a foreign land. Original written by Jerry Shirley.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Imagine, with me for a moment that you are sitting in your favorite chair, watching “wheel of Fortune” and suddenly you hear a loud crashing sound as the battering ram knocks your door off its hinges. In the midst of the confusion you hear voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 12, 2014

You can have all the blessings, material benefits, and all the land and children, but if you do not have God’s presence you are nothing.

Introduction: Ill: Three block-buster movies in the early 90’s that followed a boy that seemed to always be easily forgotten everywhere he went, and usually had to face bad guys all alone. Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Versus The Occult

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

In Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Moses addresses the people just before they cross the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land and drive out the pagan nations.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Definition of the term occult: The definition is very broad. It includes everything from the most blatant Satan worship to the most commonly accepted use of horoscopes. As examples I would mention séances, necromancy, and all forms of communicating with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joseph Meets His Brothers Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 8, 2020

And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years” (Genesis 15:13).

Joseph meets his brothers. Gen. 42:1-38 And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years” (Genesis 15:13). The events of chapter 42 are thus the occasion for the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Security

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 27, 2021

Naomi lost all her security her home, her land, her family, and her hope in God. But, God never left her.

“The Lord grant that you may find security …” New Revised Standard —Ruth 1:9a 1. The place we find security is Home • Home is where one has food on the table, • Home is where we have a place to lay our head and rest. • Home is a place of shelter from storms of life the rain, snow, heat, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

A True Friend

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘Do we have such true and good friends in our lives?’ Often, we don’t take time to choose these good friends.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 14:30, “You will not enter and occupy the land I swore to give you. The only exceptions will be Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.” (NLT) These are the words of God spoken regarding two men Joshua and Caleb, both of whom were good friends. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30

Denomination: Other

Rededicating Your Home To God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 8, 2024

Today, we gather to reclaim and rededicate our homes to God. Perhaps your home was once a place of evil, idolatry, or sinful practices.

Today, we gather to reclaim and rededicate our homes to God. Perhaps your home was once a place of evil, idolatry, or sinful practices. But I declare to you, that God can transform and redeem any space for His glory! Have you ever wondered if the home you live in or the property you own was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7, 2 Timothy 2:19

Stained With Blood

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 18, 2006

An introduction to Isaiah, revealing the judgement and mercy of God.

In a lot of senses, the passage that we just heard read is a microcosm of the whole book of Isaiah. It starts out by proclaiming a judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem but it ends with a promise from the LORD to redeem his faithful people, cleanse them from sin and establish Zion as the mountain ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Faith That Marvels

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2024

This Centurion in our story today is a model for us of Christian service. He is a man with authority over 100 soldiers, but he became a servant to his own servant when he called upon Jesus to heal him.

Faith That Marvels Luk 7:1-10 Read: Luke 7:1-10 Practically all Bibles today are divided up by chapter and verse, but many are also by divided by chapter or sectional topics. For example, Matthew chapter 5 might have a heading at the beginning of the chapter that says “Sermon on the Mount” to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist