Sermons on Twelve Stones:

Crossing Over

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006

It is important to cross over a new year with goals, with God’s presence, with urgency, with a clean up, and without any heavy baggages.

CROSSING OVER By : Ng Wah Lok Text: Josh 3:1-17 Joshua had a difficult task in front of him. He was to lead the people across the Jordan into the promise land. He was to achieve what his mentor Moses failed to do 40 years ago. But first, he had to crossover the Jordan river. Crossing over a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Hope Of Heaven: Stephen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2005

Stephen did not despair as they dragged him from the Sanhedrin to a place outside the city. He did not despair as they left their coats with a man named Saul so they could stone him. He did not despair as the stones began to beat his body. Why? Becaus

THE HOPE OF HEAVEN: STEPHEN ACTS 7:54-8:3 INTRODUCTION... Beauty and the Beast One of my wife’s favorite movies of all time is Disney’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ which came out in the early 90s. The story centers around a young woman named Belle and her experiences with the Beast. The story begins ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 21, 2007

Five smooth stones were in the bag, and a sling prepared to put them in motion. Each of those stones could represent a character quality that David had which helped him defeat a giant. Link included to formatted text, audio and video, and PowerPoint.

Facing Your Giants I Samuel 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FacingYourGiants.html We all know this story of David and Goliath…how God used a brave young man full of faith to face a huge hulk of a human for God and His people, Israel. With sling in hand, he chose 5 smooth stones from a brook ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed | Abraham, The Father Of Faith | Part One Series

Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 27, 2024

This series looks at Abraham's faith journey's beginning, middle, and end. Part One begins in John 8 with a woman caught in adultery and in danger of being stoned to death by those holding their readied stones, claiming Abraham as the father of their faith.

Jesus in trouble in John 8 In John 8, Jesus rescues a woman who was dragged before Him, accused of sexual sin. Even though it takes two to tango, they only brought the woman. The frenzied mob demands that He tell them His teaching/understanding of what the Bible says they should do. The Law of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Hebrews 4:15, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 1:16-17, John 8:18-19, John 8:33, John 8:39, John 8:41, John 8:48, John 8:52-53, John 8:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Rebuilding Broken Altars— Restoring What Was Lost” Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 15, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

Rebuilding the Altar (2) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Rebuilding Broken Altars— Restoring What Was Lost” Introduction: Today, we are continuing our series “Rebuilding the Altar”. We kicked off this last week by discussing the “Significance of the Altar. Today, as we dive into the story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember When

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006

Do you remember the good times in life? God told Joshua to make sure and remember by setting up a memorial. He said when your children ask, remind them of my goodness!

Remember When… OPEN: Every person, no matter who they are has struggles in life. Problems and difficult times come to everyone. Jesus said that “…in this life we will have trouble” (John 16:33) …and we know that Jesus didn’t lie. But you know, the opposite is also true… In this life we are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

301 – God Or Odds?

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

When you’re against the odds... God is still able! Who will you trust, God or odds? 3 Keys to remember when against the odds!

Illustrate: On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Cause Of Many Of Our Spiritual Defeats

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2007

This message deals with the consequences of sin in your life.

Our Complaint To God: “Why have you failed us?” - Joshua 7:6-9. - Joshua comes to the Lord with his complaints. The Lord had done great things for them, not the least of which was the recently completed crossing of the Jordan River. Still, there’s no doubt to Joshua that something has gone ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

63 Words: Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008

Prayer is a great tool. Prayer doesn’t have to be long. One man prayed 63 words then came the fire, then came the needed rain.

63 WORDS --- THE POWER OF PRAYER --- THEN BURN FOR GOD... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a candle and I light the candle and let it burn. We know several things about the candle. The candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light. We discuss the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take The Step

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 25, 2006

We are to move forward in faith.

TAKE THE STEP Joshua 3.1-4.24 S: Faith C: Purpose of the Community – Stepping forward in Faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH. TS: Our study in Joshua will direct us on how to handle obstacles that are in the way of God’s promises. Type: Inductive The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

God Will Make A Way Through Your Jordan

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Whatever your Jordan represents — an obstacle, fear, sickness, financial hardship, or opposition — God is able to part it and take you through to the other side.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY THROUGH YOUR JORDAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 66:12, Exodus 14:21-22, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will, at one point or another, face a “Jordan” — a challenge that appears too great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Amazing Works

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Who is our FOCUS, PURPOSE AND DELIVERANCE?

Title: God’s Amazing Works! Text: Joshua 3 Introduction: We have never been this way before ‒ One thing that we know is certain is that things change. (20 Year Reunion) ‒ Look at yourself in the mirror. ‒ Listen to the music on the radio. ‒ Watch a little TV. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Church

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran