9 Have I not commanded you? Assistant (minister) (servant). And there are the challenges that are more unique to you, Dealing with the coronavirus and its effects financial, unemployment, emotional, social losses, Maybe youve lost a giant in your life like Moses. And so: 1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love. The doctor that reattached his arms was interviewed and was simply astounded by the courage that the young man displayed. The sermons and writings of Steve Higginbotham. Produce the courage and strength we need to walk out into the world, daily, in order to love as You have commanded. All rights reserved. -They attack us or deceive us or persecute us like Saul did to David.Those who stand for the truth of God will be attacked by Satan. INTRODUCTION: Holy Travels - In George Whitefield's Journal entry of February 8, 1739, we read: "I find much service might be done to religion on journeys, if we had but courage to show ourselves Christians in all places. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. Some have moved in and out of the Promised Land. But in the first two verses, we see that there are three major challenges. A converted life brings inner joy, peace and proper direction in life because it reveals the real purpose of our existence. But even amidst hardship, the Lord counsels us to be strong and . Yet, God can also see Joshua is frightened. Who lives the purest life? We have delved into the doctrine of generosity with messages on the heart of courageous generosity, the faith of courageous generosity, seven motivations for generous giving, and now the bold expectation of courageous generosity.1.Definition: the attitude that confronts adversity with a spirit of liberality and openhanded generosity in unselfish and faith-filled giving, flowing from a willing heart and magnanimous spirit that inspires others to give with equal courage 2. The book of Joshua essentially has three parts the preparation for the conquest, the conquest of the promised land, and the division of the land. In this chapter God instructs Joshua 3 times to be strong, and be courageous. We offer 30,000+ outlines and 10,000+ free sermon illustrations from top Christian pastors and communicators. 8''This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. So listen to my words and follow them. 3-6). Today, it is the seventh-longest main span in the world. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise." BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS SERMON OUTLINES Answering the Call of God (1 of 12) by Jim Perdue Be strong and courageous. But I would argue that the best and most comprehensive source for courage is found in knowing the Lord, in trusting in the presence and promises of God. We suffer because of the sins of others. One where he likely felt the nervous angst that rises up in the human gut when we are charged with something big and the time comes to execute the task at hand. We're talking about faith. ", Gerhard Ter Steegen Deut. [Though Palestine was densely populated, its people were all gathered into towns, so that it was usually easy to find solitude outside the city limits. Joshua 1:1-2 A new beginning 1. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. They rushed her to the vet and he said, "I can sew her up, or you can put her to sleep if you want, but the puppies are okay. Consequently, no less than four times in Joshua chapter one, God encouraged and commanded them to be "strong and courageous and do not be afraid" ( Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18 ). 3. Be strong and courageous. "He doth go before thee" (ver. Study and meditate on my Word and be obedient to it. We have the one to whom Joshua points the greater Yeshua. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Be strong and very courageous. You may have lost a giant like Moses. Keep us focused on You, and forgive us for placing anything or anyone other than You on the throne of our hearts. This sermon shares Biblical advice as to how we can be strong & courageous. There may be a promise in the Word which would exactly fit your case, but you may not know of it, and therefore miss its comfort. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates-- all the Hittite country-- to the Great Sea on the west. The religious leaders hated Jesus because he didn't conform to their legalistic system and broke their man-made laws.John 16:33: In the world you For 400 years, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph lived in Egypt as slaves of the state. 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Be Strong and Courageous Outline For Later, We are to be strong and courageous as we take the promise God, This land was promised back in Genesis 15 (660 years ago). Baptist. There are two main reasons why we suffer: 1. Taking the place of a man.who could speak to God through a burning bush.cast down his rod, and have it turn into a snake, and then retrieve it, and find it a rod again. Our Leader is Emmanuel - "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). Joshua needed boldness to believe God was going to give the . Amen! 9 Have I not commanded you? 14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. There are many courageous men and women who do not believe. Courageous, to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard. Who wrote it, and to whom did they write it? Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 8: 1863, Jesus Makes a Preaching Tour through Galilee. The bottom line, I believe, is that if your goal is a bigger church, preach topical sermons, but if its a healthier church, regardless of size, preach the Bible. Speaking from a burning bush, God told Moses to return to Egypt and rescue the Israelites from oppression and lead them into 6 ''Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you Say, whose the strongest person here today, who do you think? Eventually God uses Moses and Aaron to lead the people out of Egypt to the land that was promised to Abraham. I believe in the importance of relevance, but I believe that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful, and if I work hard enough, I can show you how even a book like Joshua has relevance to you today. Do you see how much encouragement is tied up in the presence and promises of God? Then you will be prosperous and successful. IV. Despite the great challenges that Joshua and the Israelites are facing, God encourages them with three great promises: 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Jesus said I am with you always, to the very end of the age. We know that he is with us, the source of our strength is with us. 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-- how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? His mercies are new every morning. He is the God of miracles, the God of the impossible, the God of creation, and the God who rescues us. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them-- to the Israelites. Today is the day of salvation. "He will be with thee" (ver. Dibby said "Keep her alive." She was out in the yard one day and got in the way of the lawn mower, and her two hind legs got cut off. Who am I, Moses said to God, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt? (Exodus 3:11) In every who am I moment, we can remember our I amGod. INTRODUCTION: Holy Travels In George Whitefields Journal entry of February 8, 1739, we read: I find much service might be done to religion on journeys, if we had but courage to show ourselves Christians in all places. If You Mix The Matters, Your Preaching Won't Matter, Still Preaching, But Running From The Ministry. 10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: 11 "Go through the camp and tell the people, 'Get your supplies ready. Join her on the journey as she launches her new siteJoy Overflowing, or join her longstanding community atSunny&80. Great challenge, great promises, great calling. That verse is 1 Corinthians 16:13: ''Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.'' John Waller, Lewis Craig, James Childs, and others, were seized on June 4th, 1768. Prepare your messages on Be Strong and Courageous with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series. What did this passage mean in its original historical, literary, and grammatical context, and after weve done that work, what does it mean for us today. Moses may be dead, but my promise remains. We know God is with us because even when he seemed absent and cruel, he was present and loving. A ravine near Capernaum, called the Vale of Doves, would afford such solitude. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. With Joshua as leader: 1. ( Psalm 27:13-14) "Good courage is fueled by faith in ultimate reality: what God promises his people.". I talked about how the children of Israel could be courageous because of the Lord and His promises, if they followed Gods word. Consequently, no less than four times in Joshua chapter one, God encouraged and commanded them to be strong and courageous and do not be afraid (Joshua 1:6,7,9,18). - J.O. Why? ^A Matt. He would conduct the people unto the land of their inheritance (ver. This command is repeated three times in this short passage to emphasize our great need in challenging times. So if you are believing that you are a failure, it is not from the Lord. And yet these people were to cross the Jordan and take possession of the land. -from History of the Baptists in Virginia by Robert Baylor Semple (p.29-30). I tied that in with the idea of today how we are the ones who are able to be courageous the world should not. Would You Make The Cut On John Wesley's Preaching Team? Joshua was to be strong and courageous as he led the people, Dr. James Emery White explains, He was to be strong and courageous in obeying Gods word. So the vet sewed up her backside and over the next week the dog learned to walk. We will focus more on that in the upcoming sermons, but for the sake of today, I want to return to the subject of courage. Also, over time, you get the whole counsel of God. At their trial, the lawyer accused them with these words: "May it please your worships, these men are great disturbers of the peace; they cannot meet a man upon the road, but they must ram a text of Scripture down his throat." Always active in her community and the local church, Meg also leads Bible study and serves as a leader for teen girls. Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do (10 Of 10), How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit (9 of 12), Believers, Deceivers, and the Deceived (5 of 7), CCPA - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. You may be experiencing a void in leadership. Never! You are like prisoners in a dungeon, and there may be one key in the bunch which would unlock the door, and you might be free; but if you will not look for it you may remain a prisoner still, though liberty is near at hand. Abba, Yahweh; Jesus, Messiah; Holy Spirit, Breath of God. I know how you feel, the manager would say genially. But Gods presence continues and his promises never fail. At that point MacArthur said with the slightest trace of a smile: 'Don't worry Major, you never hear the one that gets you. How can Joshua lead with confidence, how can he confront the battles that lie ahead ? At low speeds, shock waves are a non-factor, but as an aircraft reaches higher speeds, new aerodynamics are introduced. 'We often think of military heroes as examples of strength and courage, for obvious reasons. 7). And thirdly, Moses has just died. IT IS GOD'S DESIRE FOR YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL, in every wayin business, in marriage, in fathering, financially, socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally.The word FAILURE is not in God's vocabulary. The news reported that a young man working by himself on a farm had both of his arms severed by a piece of farm machinery. But my promise to give you the land still stands, you will be victorious, and I will be with you. I would never argue that the only way to find courage is in God. I cant dear, she said, I have to sleep with Daddy. A long silence was broken at last by a shaken little voice saying, The big sissy.. Royt Blount, quoted by Karin Winegar in Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune When Ralph Houk was manager of the New York Yankees, baseball schedules were even more exacting than they are now, with double-headers almost every week. 14 Your wives, your children and your livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, fully armed, must cross over ahead of your brothers. And we know we can never lose His presence: Philippians 1:20-21 - I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Everything He did, we can do. Stay united. In other words, in answer to the challenges: dont worry about the other people you will need to battle, you will be victorious. And I will be with you as I was with Moses; I will not leave you nor forsake you. So with that in mind, let me set the context for the book of Joshua, particularly how it fits into the overarching story of the Bible. But before they can even do that, they need to figure out how to cross this river. No one will be able to stand up against you. Not because God wants positive thinkers, but because I am with you. Can you imagine being the predecessor of a man that could stretch out his rod, and divide the Red Sea.a man that could bring water out of a rock when the people died from thirst ? Being Strong and Courageous often means being able to trust in and receive the strength and courage that God wants to give us. . Ah, you say but wait a minute, that's not the only kind of strength. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. "Be strong and courageous" (v. 9). Guide us and guard our hearts from falsities and twisted truths. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you.Deuteronomy 31:6. As we are on the cusp of ending the book of 1 Corinthians, we are going to look at one verse this morning about how every follower of Jesus should live. The Golden Gate Bridge has a total length of 8,981 feet (a little over 2 miles), is 90 feet wide, and weighs more than 887,000 tons. Everything He did, we can do. After hiding from Pharaoh for 40 years Moses met God. Watch on. Time in prayer, and in Gods Word, allow us to see the next steps God has for our lives. SERMONS ON BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS Our sermon ideas on Be Strong and Courageous will help you preach a powerful message. Hebrews 4:2-3 - For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. 2. Well, there's one other way to enjoy that perfect relationship with the Father in heaven: to be born sinless and go your whole life without ever sinning! Other examples of courageous faith can be seen lived out by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (Daniel 3), Daniel (Daniel 6), John the baptist (Matthew 14), the blind man Jesus healed (John 9), and Stephen (Acts 7). Lay hold of Gods promises. 1) Courage rests upon a clear assignment from God (v 1-4). xxxi. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. Joshua 1:1-18, Deuteronomy 31:6, Denomination: To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Everything He does and allows is meant to draw us closer to Him. The children of Israel were about to enter and possess the "Promised Land.". Makes it harder to skip over parts that I dont like, like Joshua. Deuteronomy 34 summarizes how great he was: Deuteronomy 34:7-12 - Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone. 16 Then they answered Joshua, "Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. If you had to summarize chapter 1, you might say that it teaches us that: Your challenges may feel overwhelming, but strength and courage are found in trusting in the presence and promises of God. For New Testament believers, we know God is in us, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in every believer in Jesus Christ. And when we give the servants money, why may we not with that give them a little book, and some good advice? God now looks at Joshua..and says You the Man. I know by experience it is very beneficial. 40 years earlier 12 spies were sent into Canaan. Would You Make The Cut On John Wesley's Preaching Team? Joshua is being told to be bold in God. (encouragement) KEY PASSAGE: Joshua 1:2-9. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:1-18, Joshua 3, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. The Lord encouraged Joshua several times with the same words! A sermon should not be mainly about my own thoughts. He is our Provider. As for Moses, a man of God had died; but nothing of God died. There is no such thing as courage apart from mission, just as there is no such thing as faith apart from challenge. Paul isn't telling the Corinthians how to be Christians; he's reminding them of how to live the Christian life. Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish saying 'I called to the Lord out of my distress and he answered me. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. But before I jump into the text, I want to briefly help you to understand a little bit about my approach to preaching. You're not just courageous to be courageous, but you are courageous for something. 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. The book of Joshua ultimately points us to Jesus. It is my conviction that most of the people we consider the best Christians in our churches receive their mail in the wilderness. What about mental strength? A ravine near Capernaum, called the Vale of Doves, would afford such solitude. Part of a series on discipleship looking at how we can be Strong and Courageous because our strength and courage come from the Lord. (4 of 4), Standing Strong in the Face of Opposition, The Call to Courageous Faith Part One (1 of 13), The Bold Expectation of Courageous Generosity (4 of 4), CCPA - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Trust, Strength, Courage, Identity, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. This morning I am beginning a new sermon series on the Old Testament book of Joshua, the sixth book of the Bible. One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. 2. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Gods boundaries and commandments are the guardrails that keep us from careening over the steep side of a mountain on account of black ice. IV. 12 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, 13 "Remember the command that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: 'The LORD your God is giving you rest and has granted you this land.' The power to do such things that Moses didand to lead as he did are upon Joshua. Question 4: this one is a toughie What is it that gives Superman his powers? Be Strong and Courageous: How to Rest in God When Fear Overwhelms You. settle them in their possessions. The children of Israel were about to enter and possess the Promised Land. However, in order to do this, it would require blood, sweat, and tears. Be strong and courageous. I do not have to live in fear, but can find strength and courage even when I dont have much, because of His presence that strengthens me. in the land of the living! We want to provide easy to read articles that answer your questions about the meaning, origin, and history of specific verses within Scripture's context. Preach gospel-centered, not moral example sermons. Place a moldable, mendable, and willing spirit in us. Moses had gone, leaving Joshua, his assistant to lead the conquest. BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS JOSHUA 1:1-18 Joshua is an unevious position. PrivacyPolicyTerms ofUse. Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Be Strong And Courageous Contributed by Paul Arnold on Jul 16, 2018 (message contributor) based on 1 rating (rate this sermon) | 16,110 views Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Denomination: Anglican Summary: Part of a series on discipleship looking at how we can be Strong and Courageous because our strength and courage come from the Lord. Faithfulness is the key. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. They have no power unless you lay hold of them and walk by them. An expository approach means that I tend to go through books of the Bible, as opposed to topical preaching, like 5 keys to a happy marriage or how to achieve your dreams. It is said of the Savior, "He shall not fail nor be discouraged" (Isaiah 42:4). Can you imagine having to fill the shoes of Moses ? How? John Edgar McFadyenIntroduction to the Old Testament, Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. After Moses spoke them to the people of Israel (v6), he then turned to Joshua and spoke the same words to him in front of all of the people (vv7-8). "Be Still and Know that I Am God" "Pray Without Ceasing" "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made""All Things Work Together for Good" "Do Not Fear", 10 Bad Habits That Christians Should Kick, Dodgers Pitcher Blasts Team for Inviting 'Drag Queen Nuns': 'Blasphemous'. ILLUS: That word describes what my Tennessee Vols were supposed to be last night against Oklahoma. He will do whatever he can to cause us to give up our faith.The night before Jesus died he told his disciples: John 15:15: If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. Its not primarily about moral examples that should be followed or shunned. This excerpt only shows a 2000 character sample of the full content. 4. And dont worry about Moses. 6) and practiced solitary J. Article Images Copyright . All Rights Reserved. Are we minimizing God\u2019s promises? Having both arms severed, he ran several hundred yards to the house, picked up a pencil with his mouth and dialed 911. I believe that a topical approach may draw more of a crowd, but also tends to reinforce a consumer mentality, as if following God is all about you, and if I dont immediately see the relevance to me, well then its not important. Asked why he hadnt cut off the lions head, the man replied: Someone had already done that.. Never!Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Now it\u2019s time to step into the power of the W, Are we going to be a generation that minimizes the LORD\u2019S. vi. Superman. Thank you for the accessibility we have to Your Word, and the resources we have to help us understand Scripture better. 1. Faithful with the little things (Lk.19 ten, five, nothing) Like Joshua, be a person of the Word, who knows God and His promises: Psalm 1:1-3 - Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Preach primarily expository, not topical sermons. ^b 35 And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up went out [i. e., from the house of Simon Peter], and departed into a desert place, and there prayed. As a result of their disobedience and unbelief, the whole generation will wander in the wilderness for 40 years before that generation, including Moses, dies out and the next generation enters the promised land. Sure, take the day off, But do me a favor. In fact, it was never really about Moses, as if Moses could make those plagues happen. Strong, translated from the original Hebrew, means to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute. When I hear stories like that, stories of courage INTRODUCTION: In his book, AMERICAN CEASER, William Manchester tells of a time during WWI when Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur and Major George Patton were standing together in the heat of battle at Saint-Mihiel, France. (God) 3. Good article! Our sovereign, omnipotent God, Creator of the Universe and Author of our steps, is with us. God wants to be in a relationship with us, but relationships are, by definition, mutual, Sonya Downing explains, As such, we need to put effort into that relationship by getting to know God through Scripture and applying what we learn from it.. A bridge serves the basic purpose of getting you from one location to another. Of course, the Bible is filtered through my experience and personality, but the goal is to preach what the Bible says. Stand on the Promises. The perseverance of the Savior is as deserving of consideration as the perseverance of the saints. 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Often, when we find the tasks God purposes for our lives insurmountable and impossible, our reaction is to shrink away, feeling unqualified and undeserving of such roles and responsibilities. --2 Kings. 4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, 5 because Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws.". Be Strong and Courageous The difference one person can make for an entire family tree when they are fully yielded to God. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. It is time to let His mercy allow you to start over once again. Standing erect each tried to match the other's bravado. INTRO: Take your copy of God's Word this morning and be finding your place at the Old Testament book of Joshua. 1 And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain 2 (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, and in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation): 3 giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed; 4 but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, "Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before Me; I also have heard thee, saith the Lord. However, in order to do this, it would require blood, sweat, and tears. God repeats the promise to his son Isaac, and his son Jacob. In the world of aviation, the sound barrier was once considered the unbreakable barrier. The challenges may feel overwhelming, but strength and courage is found in trusting in the presence and promises of God. The captain had a higher Captain (Joshua 5:14). He gave Joshua the assignment. Well, not really. 10 Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, 11 who did all those miraculous signs and wonders the LORD sent him to do in Egypt-- to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land. You must claim them you must walk in them. II, Josiah, a Pattern for the Ignorant. So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Are there voices even now that are telling you that you cant do it? 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. Having trouble logging into your account? ^b 35 And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up went out [i. e., from the house of Simon Peter], and departed into a desert place, and there prayed. Gang we are to take the world for Jesus. Only be strong and courageous!". Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness, your feet Open your bible to 1 Cor. He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year, Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep. It isnt necessarily some superhuman degree of strength rather than a supernatural god-given importation of strength that we need to trust God for. Jesus taught (Matt. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.". Just like him, our strength, our courage, isnt our own, it comes from something else, it comes from someone else. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 31:23-29 | Joshua 1:2-9 | 1 Samuel 17:37 | 1 Samuel 17:45-47 . And what is the gospel? How can you trust in them if you dont know them? All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. The buildup of air pressure in front of the aircraft causes a wave drag. When John told me that I would be preaching this close to starting my curacy I said OK but deep inside my bones I have to admit I was more than a little terrified at the prospect. Understanding Joshua 1:9 in the Bible can help us face hard things with faith and confidence. It opened on May 27, 1937 and has averaged 40 million crossing the bridge each year, with the one-billionth car crossing the bridge on February 22, 1985. While Joshua's and the people's, it was still more God's work (vers. It is God speaking when he tells Joshua to be strong and courageous. Whatever happens, I cant lose. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Its easy sometimes to be cocky, and pretend to be brave..but what Joshua needed was true bravery, and courage. It is connected with other admonitions of not being afraid or dismayed, and the reminder that the Lord was with him. Backing up just a little in time, a new crisis was before the nation of Israel. Oppression, expectation, and mistreatment, were the difficulty of that life. We are to be strong and courageous as we take the promise God has given us even if it may seem scary, weird, and unknown. Joshua 1:1-9. Paul encouraged us to pray continually, and the author of Hebrews urged us not to fail to meet together. That purpose includes a committed "spirit . 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. God grant this may be always my practice. from George Whitefields Journals (p.208). Well, let me talk to INTRODUCTION: In her book "It's always something" Gilda Radner wrote that when she was little, her cousin "Dibby" had a dog, just a mutt, and the dog was pregnant. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, God spoke to Jacob in his dream, recorded in Genesis 28, and I will bring you back to this land. By trusting in the Lord and obeying him, his followers would be victorious in spite of great obstacles, the NIV Study Bible explains. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Lean on community. 3 Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you. It is a new day. The bottom line is that while the challenges may be great, Gods promises and His presence will be their strength no matter what comes their way. When Jacob awoke from his sleep,Genesis 28:16 reads, he thought, Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it. He is near. Superman thats right. Jesus taught (Matt. You see, in Joshuas time of uncertainty and anxiety, he had the history of Gods saving action the exodus, the parting of the red sea, miraculous provision of food and water in the wilderness. The phraseology is repeated multiple times in the same passage of Scripture, and throughout the Bible, an important attribute to watch for in Gods Word! A contributing writer for Salem Media since 2016, Meg is now thrilled to be a part of the editorial team. Signs will follow the believer, demon cast out, tongues, safety, and Divinely led. Strength and courage flowed through Joshua as He obeyed the Lord via the laws God left with Moses. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Joshua 1:1-9, Numbers 13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 28:7, Sermon Topics: Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Society), Do not sell or share my personal information. We all need mentors in the faith to encourage us. Whose got the most money in this place? II. In our daily lives, discipline and obedience as we follow Christ is important. Glory to You for this day, and Your purpose for it. The Command. What Does it Mean That God Is Good? Strength and courage come from God, through Christ, as we obediently walk out His purpose for our lives. CONCLUSION: First Baptist Preachers Imprisoned in Virginia - The first recorded instance of Baptist preachers imprisoned for their faith in Virginia was in the county of Spotsylvania. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). And the one who has been leading them for the past 40+ years has just died. 16. I will give you this land. Just play one inning. Praise You for all of our days, each and every breath, and the way You have gone before us and purposed our lives. SermonSearch.com is an online resource for sermon outlines and preaching ideas. I take the Bible seriously. Life can be full of challenges, sorrows, and tough decisions. And nothing will ever separate me from His love. Even if we are not placed in an official ministry role, our walk of faith leads others. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Joshua 1:6-10 and how the people of Jericho lost their courage once they heard what God could do (Joshua 2:11). Lead My people to My promises. There are 12128 characters in the full content. However, when they go to spy out the land, only Joshua and Caleb give a positive report, while the other ten spies are afraid. God isnt needy of worthy men, Crawford Loritts preached, He makes men worthy. Paul wrote about the way God formed and purposed him in his mothers womb. 2 had great reports and 10 had good reports with but. What does it have to say to us? 42-44. I had voices going on inside my head: you dont know what the place is really like, you dont know what the people need to hear, you dont know if you will be any goodyou probably wont be any good I am not trying to garner any sympathy here. 8). Would it be Phil Weatherwax, is he the strongest one? Hebrews 10:25 - Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. This is not just a plea for your individual walk with God. Moses agreed, but only if they would join them in obtaining the Promised Land first. Secondly, there is raging river standing between them and the promised land, and they have no boat. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Then follows the appointment, iv. But sometimes doubt can consume us, cant it? This famous piece of prose from the Bible is not just meant to serve as a pep talk, but as a reminder to follow the Lord, to obey His commands, and to take the work we do for Him seriously. Only may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. What Is The Power Behind Every Great Preacher's Effort? They need each other. vi. It may be a voice from your past, or the devil himself, but God's conviction is always restorative, bringing you encouragement.It is one thing to admit your mistakes, repent and move on, but God does not want you to wallow in the errors of the past. 3. 1 2 3 4 Next And He is for me, and will give us what I need. 2. Were not stoned to death, run out of town, nor is our property confiscated. How does the whole story point us to Christ? How does a passage fit into the larger context of the book, or the section of the Bible, or the overarching Biblical story? the past and living in it is two different things. I have been listening to the other sermons in this series and it is just great to hear such talented and clearly gifted speakers talking about discipleship, what it means to follow Jesus and to live our lives more and more like him. It requires being strong & courageous. Be unified. The ground of true courage is God being with us. Out of His great love for us, He involves us in His eternal plan that every ear should have a chance to hear the Gospel. If God is for us, who can be against us? Look at the difference His presence makes: Hebrews 13:5-6 - Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Im a slave to Christ, Paul passionately wrote (Titus 1:1). Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Sermons Pulpit Commentary Homiletics Joshua Deuteronomy 31:3-8, 23 J. Orr Joshua a type of Jesus, the true Leader into the rest of God ( Hebrews 4:8 ). Part of this blessing is the promise of land. Hebrews 13:5 reminds us to apply the Old Testament Scriptures to our new covenant lives: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you., The author of Hebrews quoted Deuteronomy 31:6, emphasizing Gods faithfulness to provide for His people, both spiritually and physically. A TIME FOR COURAGE. 7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." This was my Devo last Wednesday night. God is always working things together for good. Strength and courage flow through a life lived within the love of Christ. Today, if we are children of God, he has promised never to leave us nor to forsake us. 2. Moses' life was coming to an end, and a new leader was needed. Sunday Services at10:00am1155 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Series: Joshua: Courage, faith, and the promises of God. You are like prisoners in a dungeon, and there may be one key in the bunch which would unlock the door, and you might be free; but if you will not look for it you may remain a prisoner still, though liberty is near at hand. God does not want us to be strong, Jon Bloom writes, God wants to be our strength. Courage comes from the core of Who He is and Whose we are. You need the encouragement of others. Well, hello, it is such a blessing to be finally here! Reign in our lives, Lord. Old Testament, gospel, letters. You'll write powerful and fresh messages every week with our preparation tools on a number of sermon topics, including expository preaching. Our strength and courage dont come from a healthy diet, a certain devotional plan, or a ten-step healing program. There are the challenges of being a believer. 1. Sermon Outline. Over time, a new Pharaoh arises who doesnt know Jacobs family, and the Israelites are enslaved in Egypt. Most have never made it into the land that flows with milk and honey. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses. 13 There above it stood the LORD, and he said: "I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. Denomination: Im not here to entertain you but to point you to what God has said in His Word. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you.. With every face set fast Towards the golden towers Where we shall rest at last. The challenges may feel overwhelming, but strength and courage is found in trusting in the presence and promises of God. He would cause them to inherit it (ver. SermonSearch.com is an online resource for sermon outlines and preaching ideas. V 3. And now here I am, standing with you, here to look at this particular aspect of discipleshipBeing Strong and Courageous. Stan Hopper serves as an elder in the United Church of God. That phrase being, "be strong and of a good courage," is found in verses 6, 9, 18. Some of us say I know who doesn't have it. 3, 4). Genesis 12:1-3 - The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. What about financial strength? What God has made our duty, Matthew Henry explains, we have reason to expect opportunity and assistance from him for the doing of. Those who have gone before us can take the weight we bear off of our shoulders and speak peace and truth into our lives. Joshua, who is Mosess aide and also one of the military commanders, is tapped as Moses successor, the one who will finally lead the Israelites into the promised land. Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. is a FREE sermon outline that will open your churches understanding of how to cause the impossible to become possible. Illus. He's not far off and uninvolved. 4. Text: Second Corinthians 6, 1-10. Jesus lived his life as an example to us of how to live as a human walking with God. Be strong and courageous. Be strong and courageous! W. McGarveyThe Four-Fold Gospel, DeuteronomyOwing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. He deals with each of Joshuas concerns and he speaks directly to us through this too. But even amidst hardship, the Lord counsels us to be strong and courageous. Wherefore, take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. We can take courage in the fact God knows who we are, who we were always supposed to be. Jesus lived his life as an example to us of how to live as a human walking with God. 18 Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Joshua is an unevious position. The answer is that he needs, and has the same thing as did Moses. Question 1: Can you tell me what Superman calls himself when he is in disguise? There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, ^A Matt. After Moses addressed the people of Israel, he turned his attention specifically to Joshua: Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. For Joshua in the Old Testament, knowing God rooted his confident steps. My dear friend, may I tell you for us that lever is faith, the fulcrum is the word of God, the place where we stand is in his grace, and with it not only can we move the earth, but we can move heaven as well. He can because the same God that was with Moses is with him. And there are many pointers out there on how to find courage - Use relaxation techniques. Youre in the starting lineup. If Joshua is to be strong, and courageous he must stay the pathhe must not turnhe must not compromisehe must not become distracted.he must not become detoured from what the will of God is. Is This the Missing Ingredient in Your Relationships? 7 Be strong and very courageous. 12 For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. To live the kind of Life that God wants us to in the society that we live inwe too need courage the way that Joshua did..Sometimes its hard to be strong, and courageous. United Church of Godis a501(c)3organization. Never! We suffer because of our own sinfulness.-We make sinful choices like cheating, lying or stealing. Taking the place of a manwho could speak to God through a burning bushcast down his rod, and have it turn into a snake, and then retrieve it, and find it a rod again. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will. Joshua 1:6-9 (NASB95)6''Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. They were under fire, but neither took cover. 1 And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain 2 (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, and in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation): 3 giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed; 4 but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. In Numbers 32, Reuben, Gad and half-Manasseh wanted inheritance east of the Jordan. Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place." --2 Kings John Henry NewmanParochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. What an awesome promise ! Practice doing scary things. Be Strong And Of A Good Courage. Ah, but you say that's not the only kind of strength. 7''Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. Prepare your messages on Be Strong and Courageous with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series. If we are to accomplish what God calls us, and instructs us to dowe as well must stand on the promises.the problem is many saints are sitting on the premises instead of standing on the promises. If Joshua is to be strong, and courageous he must stand upon the promises of the word of God. Be strong and courageous, for He will never leave you nor forsake you. Where will you find strength and courage? And if you dont agree that the Bible is Gods Word, but at least you will hopefully hear what it has to say. You were not meant to fight lifes battles alone. 8 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. But that trust can take practiceas we act on Gods strength, as we trust in God and act in courage, God has a weird way of providing for us. You'll write powerful and fresh messages every week with our preparation tools on a number of sermon topics, including expository preaching. 3. Cremation or Burial, What Saith the Scriptures, Turning Not to the Right or Left (1 Corinthians 16:13), Full Surrender to the Words of God (Joshua 1:8), THERE IS A GOD TO OBEY (Joshua 1:9; Ephesians 6:1), A Strength That Speaks Highly of our God (Ephesians 4:1), A Confidence in the Presence of God (2 Timothy 2:1), A Testimony to the Faithful (Joshua 1:16), A Proof of the Presence of God (Joshua 1:17), A Contrast Between the Obedient and the Disobedient (Joshua 1:18; Malachi 3:18).
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