Sermons on Joshua 23:1-24:1: showing 1-15 of 113

Our Choice, The Holy One Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

The most important decision in life

Theme: Our choice, the Holy one of God Text: Jos. 24:1-2, 15-18; Eph. 5:21-32; Jn. 6:60-69 There is a poem with the title “The Road not taken”, in which the author, Robert Frost, describes how he discovered two roads during a walk in the woods. He knew he had to make a choice as he could only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-18, John 6:60-69

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Choice Of A New Generation

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We all need to recommit ourselves to the choice of serving God.

Introduction: I heard about a husband who really enjoyed the meat his wife had served for dinner one night. He asked her, "What did you marinate this in?" Well, his wife immediately went into a long explanation about how much she loved him and how life wouldn’t be the same without him, and so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Gideon – The Making Of A Hero

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 19, 2002

He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m talk

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a farmer who really enjoyed his trade. Unlike some farmers, he had no desire to be anything more than a farmer. He never had political ambitions, nor did he dream of becoming a military leader and yet God had a different plan for his life. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1, Judges 7:1-25

Definning Moments Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002

Defining moments, we all have them. As Joshua was facing the end of his life, he challenged the people to chose, the choice they would make would define them as a people.

Defining Moment; Joshua 24 Preached at Midway Community Church June 11, 2000; What is a defining moment? When a choice you make or an incident happens that will from that moment define some aspect of your life! We have many of these moments through out our physical lives. Examples: when we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2002

To learn to do the right thing: 1. You must take responsibility for your actions. 2. You must want to do the right thing. 3. You must know what the right thing is. 4. You must have a plan.

On the morning of August 2, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had informed him that she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Passing The Baton To The Next Leader

Contributed by Michael Blakley on Sep 1, 2002

6 steps Joshua took when was time for him to step aside for a new leader that are worth repeating today.

LEADERS EQUIPPING WORKERS Joshua 23: 1-14 (Note to reader, I developed these ideas in great detail during the actual sermon. I am leaving them to you, but outline should serve nicely) Joshua gives Ministry Leader a model to follow when it’s time to prepare new leader to take over a work you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing The Baton To The Next Leader

Contributed by Michael Blakley on Sep 1, 2002

6 steps Joshua took when was time for him to step aside for a new leader that are worth repeating today.

LEADERS EQUIPPING WORKERS Joshua 23: 1-14 (Note to reader, I developed these ideas in great detail during the actual sermon. I am leaving them to you, but outline should serve nicely) Joshua gives Ministry Leader a model to follow when it’s time to prepare new leader to take over a work you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Stand For God

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002

We can sense in the strength of this one famous statement that Joshua was a man who knew who he was, who knew what he believed, and who was willing to live in such a way as to back up his words with his actions.

INTRO: Why do we admire Joshua? Why has this moment in time been immortalized, serving as an inspiration to so many people down through the years? Why does it still touch some place deep inside our hearts when we hear those famous words, "As for me & my house…?" The reason this phrase is so well ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15, Joshua 23:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Thing

Contributed by Aaron Thomas on Feb 12, 2002

Some things we as christians need to know and understand.

ONE THING Josh 23:14 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:14

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To God

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

Talks about being committed to God in total surrender

Surrender to God Joshua 24:1 & 23 Introduction: Describe the game called "mercy" - the purpose of the game is to get the other guy to surrender by bending back his hands. Forced unconditional surrender. God does not force us to surrender but he does expect us to. I. Surrender Past 1. Actions: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

And God Gave—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

AND GOD GAVE-I—Joshua 24:1-13 Joshua reminded Israel of the extent of God’s giving to produce a viable witness in the world. God’s giving is intended to produce a viable witness in the world. What investment has God made in producing a witness(to salvation)? Investments God makes in producing a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

And God Gave—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001

Part 2 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

And God Gave-II—Joshua 24:1-13 A busload of politicians were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, went over to investigate. He then proceeded to dig a hole & bury the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Resolve—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must God’s people resolve to maintain? Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Christian resolve maintains God’s...

THE CALL TO RESOLVE—PartI—Joshua 23:1-16 Faithful/Called/Chosen/Elect/Determination I knew these Siamese twins. They moved to England.... ...So the other one could drive. The twins resolved to do what was right. Christians likewise should resolve to do what is right. Joshua reminded Israel of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Resolve—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must God’s people resolve to maintain? Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. Christian resolve maintains God’s...

THE CALL TO RESOLVE—II—Joshua 23:1-16 Faithful/Called/Chosen/Elect/Determination Christians should resolve to continue in what they know to be right. Joshua reminded Israel of the resolve required of God’s people/witnesses. A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Resolve—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must God’s people resolve to maintain? Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Christian resolve maintains God’s...

The Call to Resolve—III—Joshua 23:1-16 Faithful/Called/Chosen/Elect/Determination As an out of town man on his first business trip to Jacksonville, FL, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist