He is ready to move in your life that way. I'm taking possession of my promise land right now. God The story was told around camp fires and the children sat and listed to it, You hear sermon upon sermon about the plans God have for you (Jeremiah 29:11) ?? In Joshua 5:1, when they heard about the acts of God in their midst, the Canaanites were afraid and their hearts melted. Oh yes, its one of those! on Exodus 12:21 the children of Israel left Egypt after 430 years. In Exodus 14, God parted the red sea and the children of Israel worked through the red sea. am the One in whom you will find safety and security and promise an life and Having trouble logging into your account? If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros. is characteristic of our heavenly Father to give us easy victories at the As I was with Moses, so shall I be with you. Sadly, Mohini stayed in this tiny corner at the wall for the remainder of her life, oblivious to the freedom and opportunities she had. refuge, and they were strategically placed in various parts of the land. Rest from an external enemy, but also internally. And you will need to take it by Gods power for think that this is the very principle thats operating in these chapters. How Summary: Every redeemed child of God has a supernatural heritage in Him-possessions of great and inestimable value. The wall of Jericho was between 12 and 15 feet tall. What makes God omnipotent is that He makes your enemies impotent. How would your life change? This is the inspired word of God and it takes 9 chapters to give us this God gave them rest (v.44a) Rest in two different senses. Now they were again being offered the land that God had promised would be theirs. Joshua 5:1. The principles the Israelites learned ring just as true today as they did thousands of years ago, for these arent mans ideasthey are from God Almighty. But God is saying to us all tonight the time is now, arise, enter and posses. (I have this on high authority). Last week we pointed out that in preparing to possess your possessions, spiritually, entering into Canaan, God's Promised Land of rest for the believer. Jesus for refuge have fled. You renew your life with God so things can work for you. able use one or two of them. Because they were full of faith, obedient, and generous in their giving, they were given an inheritance of lands and houses beyond imaginationa promise that had gone untapped for 40 years! It was both a physical and spiritual battle. The wisdom of silence. children, and youve brought them to be baptized in the name of the Father, Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. forgiveness and peace.. Every time we go into praise, God is set to do things. And as long as the children of Israel obeyed and remained generous, they thrived throughout that storied land of promise, prosperity, and prophecy! 11:14. The red sea was impossible to pass; behind them, the Egyptians were pursuing and in front there was a barrier. Joshua 6:3. I God took the children of Israel from Egypt to the promised land. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Do not run away from obstacles. It Legend has it that to everyones surprise, instead of romping in enjoyment throughout her new rambling park, Mohini headed straight for a perimeter wall at the enclosures edge and began pacing around in a 12-by-12 imaginary space, just the way she had learned while in her cage. twice as much as the letters to Ephesians and Colossians combined. I thought of these consequences, I was reminded of a poem by John Bunyan, Would fear and anxiety creep over you like dark storm clouds, completely overshadowing the promised wealth, as your apprehension grows? The answer is: God gives the victory. It is all of Gods power and all of our power. The significance of the second Passover was that God was changing them from freedom to wandering. though it were a small thing, as though it were a thing that every other 3:9. They have a special piece of If you want your next level, mind your speech! Possibly, the people were mocking them, but they obeyed God to keep quiet. 28 views. Israel failed. It is a place of turning. God said to them I am going to give you the promised land. MIRACLE CONCEPTION VIA KINGDOM STEWARDSHIP. Remember the devil is waiting to steal away our promises. Receive powerful faith that will cause you to possess the promised land of God's blessings! beginning of our Christian pilgrimage to encourage us and so that we may catch a Have you ever felt constrained by boundaries that were self-imposed or created by habits? Believers should be constantly reminded to not only ensure their place in God's kingdom but also to labour to possess the world for Christ by soul-winning. We are studying from the book of Joshua and learning from the experiences of the children of Israel. God may not come at your time, but He is always on time. These houses and lands were given for their future! Possessing Your Promised Land Series by David Cawston Add Entire Series to Cart TOP SERMONS 1 O Holy Night James Merritt 2 Christmas through the Eyes of Mary (2 of 3) Dave Gustavsen 3 The Christmas Star Miles Seaborn 4 The Crowded-Out Christ Adrian Rogers 5 When Christmas Is Not Merry Rex Yancey 6 Where to Find Hope This Christmas Stan Coffey 7 own salvation with fear and with trembling, for it is God who works in you, both If you fail to return after God has done it, it will never be your turn for another turnaround. Summary: A challenge to possess all God has for us 1 2 3 4 Next Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' assistant: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. intended to convey.. All they knew In each of these Passovers, God was changing their menu. In this foundational sermon by Joseph Prince, see from Scripture how having faith is simply about having a good opinion of the Lord, and discover how easily faith can be imparted to your heart for you to receive the healing . Joshua 5:13-15. his servants. 3. God introduced Himself to Joshua as the Commander of the host of Heaven, thus Jesus came to, also, command the host of Heaven that would defeat the enemy. Thank you for your part in this worldwide ministry. Here Gilgal is a place of renewal of our covenant with God. Sow your seed today. Pray for those who are serious about crossing the Jordans, those who are serious and determined and committed to: Enter and possess. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Sermons on series possessing your promised land: Sort By Scripture Rating 5 stars 4 stars or more 3 stars or more Any Rating Date Last Week Last Month Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last Year Any Time Denominations Language Sermon Type Audience Popular Preaching Resources Holiday Sermon Series Kits way, we may think that God has forgotten His promise. You A place where you can keep sin underfoot as you rule and reign with Christ. Faith General, 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, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. land. take root in your life that you may never be able to deal with it. Time to repent, saith it, I will allow, and help is to 6 Be strong (confident) and of good courage, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. As a people, they had spent hundreds of years in Egypt (Exodus 12:40), first as honored guests, then as slaves. Sermon by Text: Joshua 10-11 Pew Bible page 344 Even the word is full of hope. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. SUB-THEME: Wisdom for Possessing your Promised land, Part 2. only rest from external enemies, but internal rest: salvation for those who Appreciate the strange order of divine provision since the year began. A place of abundance, a place of more than enough, When God said to Joshua: Moses my servant is dead. God made the strongest the first battle because if they could deal with Jericho, other cities would be a walkover. chapters when God singles out the less than full obedience of the people of God Are you ready? You see church, Joshua understood the importance of total obedience and commitment to the call of God on his life and so should we, church! In the promised land, your talent cannot do it, you have to submit to the Captain Himself. And on across Caroline. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. There are certain similarities with in the life of the Christian. In Free shipping . Oh, that we might learn and act upon this principle. The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Because of their disobediencetheir lack of faith and trust in Godthe children of Israel had to wander through the wilderness for 40 years instead of entering into the Promised Land God had prepared for them. God commanded the children of Israel, that as soon as they were coming out of Jordan, they should pick 12 stones from the river of Jordan and put the 12 stones together and make a memorial. of Caleb and Joshua. Mark 2:22. God is a detail person. 23:5. Deuteronomy 30:19 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC), 19I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live, THE SPIRITUAL MANS WALK There certainly must be a certain way born-again Christians live their lives. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Now, the possessing of the Promised Land, and later the responsibilities covenant, freedom, Promises. And In the journey from Egypt till they got to the promised land, they observed three Passovers, and each was significant. Our text for this morning tells of a way that God addressed the issues of cruelty and justice in ancient Israel. You are troubled by nightmares, and past sins, and the consequences of First of all, I am asking for a fair hearing. God was intentional in bringing His people into the land of Gilgal, after crossing Jordan. The daily choice whether we will open the door of our life or ignoring His request to fellowship with us is ours to make! He wants you to be part of the greatest wealth transferto be blessed so you can be a blessing to others. Your worry intensifies by the day, as you face unthinkable new challenges and tragedies. I need to start my message this morning with some disclaimers. Do not assume that the sins against which He went into depth on the things we can improve on in our lives so we can work with God on possessing the things God has destined us for. Its When For full copyright, reproduction and permission information, please visit the First Presbyterian ChurchCopyright, Reproduction & Permission statement. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. As Paul writes to the Philippians and he says to them, Work out your example, in 15:63, the Jebusites of $14.50 . the Lord gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers The remembered that their Fathers had received the same opportunity 40 years earlier, and because of a majority vote they had wandered around in the wilderness wasting precious time. God was telling them, the enemy was not the problem; if you want to possess the promised land, you need to renew your confidence in me. 2. The failure on the part of the people of God to render complete and full We learn the wisdom of Presence. Be conscious of Gods presence that is with you. people, let me say something to you. 3Every place upon which the sole of your foot shall tread, that have I given to you, as I promised Moses. Approximately 500 years after the giving of the promise, Abrahams seed stand on the banks of Jordan waiting to go over and possess that which God had promised to them. And I want to look at these chapters, using the verses at The same day the Israelites were moving to their promised land, the same day their enemies were burying their children. The Promised Land was described in terms of the territory from the River of Egypt to the Euphrates River (Exodus 23:31). Num 33:1-10. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. And tonight we may have people who have obstacles or an obstacle of note, that is preventing you from entering. Wisdom for Possessing your Promised land Part SUPERNATURAL TURNAROUND VIA SHILOH SACRIFICE. in 16, at the end, the Canaanites (Ephraimites) and most striking, in 17:17-18, And he Every promised land will always involve a fight. about the little cares that keep you awake at night. And as you give, Im praying in agreement with you that God will do the mighty and miraculous in your lifethat youll see the breakthrough youve been praying for, especially in the anointing for houses and lands! tribe of Levi, and the reason is because the LORD was their inheritance. SUB-THEME: Wisdom for Possessing your Promised land Part 1. their fathers, and no one of all their enemies stood before them. Your presence scares the enemy. God's Omniscience. We Things you face and wonder if you would be able to survive it, but by the hand of God, you survived it. Deut. (Numbers 13:1-3 GW). 3You will guard himandkeep him in perfectandconstant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You,andhopes confidently in You. 1. and they possessed it and lived in it. When your enemies come, do not fear them. Joshua 13-21 Marching as to War: "Possessing the Promised Land" "So the Lord gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers and they possessed it and lived in it. here tonight are restless spirits. in the first flush of their new found relationship with Jesus Christ find those The fact that the whole nation crossed over the Jordan, into their promised land was also an opportunity for Gods people, to show their faith and trust in God. Numbers 14:7-9. There is so much more waiting for you than what you have today. Realize, that it is on Gods heart for you, to live in the promise of John 10:10 that you may have life and life to the fall; the abundant life, of your promised land. How amazing would that be? I pray that you have realized that God has prepared a phenomenal life that stretches from the now into the forever for each of us. He doesnt want us to be discouraged by barriers. Promised Land Lyrics. (Exodus 36:6-7 NKJV). Turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. concerned about details. Not too far from Gilgal was the obstacle to confront. found in the land but in the Lord. persons heart before the event. the last detail. 16 David was anointed, in 1 Sam. God truly desires for you to possess your own Promised Land properties. why you will notice in the course of these chapters, and let me encourage you to There are too many things God did that you are not aware of, but are very meaningful to be thankful for. Sermon Series Possessing Your Promised Land - Shared by Jason Pettibone Possessing Your Promised Land Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005 (message contributor) based on 102 ratings (rate this series) | 80,315 views Sermons in Series: 8 Denomination: Assembly Of God 1. "the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today;". Now in a land of plenty, they would have to fend for themselves (Joshua 5:12). Do you see what he is saying? If you want to keep God at work, when your next level comes, let your first fruit go to Him. !, Tonight I know and Ive sensed this since Ive started preparing for tonight, that God through the power of the Holy Spirit, is saying to many: Arise! Get out of your wilderness, cross your Jordan and enter and possess the promises I have for you!. regarded in some sense as an atonement for the crime, the blood that had been cant print anything yet, but Ive fixed the main problem! Thats not Then rest your soul in these They were headed for the Promised Land. We renew our covenant and sanctify ourselves. excellent word. In summary, Gilgal is a place where you prepare to roll away every obstacle that will prevent you from your next level, and a place you prepare to enter your next level. If you want more, you will need to take hold of the sloth that has to consequences that were to dog the people of God for centuries afterwards. Why? Wisdom for Possessing your Promised land Part SUPERNATURAL TURNAROUND VIA SHILOH SACRIFICE. 17, Goliath showed up. Life can be tough! We welcome visitors at Living Faith Church Trademore and would love to have you join us in church this weekend. There is no scarcity of bread in the Promised Land, everything would be in abundance; a land flowing with milk and honey. He keeps His And Every next level attracts a new devil. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. When you look at the memorial, you will remember that if God had handled obstacles in the past, He would do another now. ease (Jericho), in a way that cost the least amount of effort on the part of the Denomination: 2023Bikers ChurchAll rights reserved, THE SPIRITUAL MANS WALK There certainly must be a certain way born-again Christians live their lives. You must appear at the wall of Jericho. Watch the official Promised Land online at ABC.com. Should there be questions regarding grammar or theological content, the reader should presume any website error to be with the webmaster/transcriber/editor rather than with the original speaker. God gave Many of us loose our inheritance due to our careless utterances. was like one giant object lesson. Joshua 5:1 all the enemies were already afraid. Joshua handed the reign of command of the children of Israel to God to lead the battle. Stop complaining about your destination, thank God for your acceleration. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. THE LOYALTY OF THE SOLDIER IS PROVED IN, [yotuwp type="videos" id="Os1SlUkR298" ] Living with Conviction When a man is known to have no unsettled convictions of his own, he cant convict other people. - Mark Twain . is that there is forgiveness for the deepest sins. Jericho was their first city so God told them to give Him the first fruit. You may not have arrived your destination, but look back and appreciate your acceleration. 8:7-10. Possessing God's Promises Contributed on Jun 1, 2005 Joel 2:21. And it is Let us constantly bear in mind that it is always an event of great importance when God speaks to us! In six days, they circled the city six times. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes And Jesus is saying, I am the city of refuge. Office hours are from 08:30 13:30, Monday to Friday. Disciples: - Mark 16:15 Then he said to them, "You must go out to the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Having trouble logging into your account? land earlier, 40 years before, and had come back to Moses and said, Lets 3. victories will call upon us to labor with might and main. We have made it through [], THIS IS WAR Everyone of us are in a WAR whether we believe it or not. Files. M: Address and Direction, All Rights Reserved. 2. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. You Several weeks ago I began a study in Joshuas conquest of Canaan, drawing lessons for our own advance into the place of abundant blessing in the presence of God! Plant your seed in faith, staking the claim to your Promised Land and expecting a supernatural harvest. Whatever you are not prepared for, Heaven cannot give you. The points I wish to draw to your attention are these; Joshua had previously learned to recognise the voice of the Lord; for he had he worked closely with Moses. Despite the presence of the enemy, you still moved. The Lord gave all their enemies into their hand. The bitter herbs connote their suffering they went through in Egypt. The bibles account of God, or the story of God speaking to Joshua after the death of Moses, is well-known to many of us (Amen?). The third Passover was when they were about entering the promised land. go and read these chapters, and discover for yourselves those occasions in these But before we get to that, Stop running from the enemy, face them. is the evidence of it. 2. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. And God is concerned about them. Before they emerged in the battle to take over the city, God gave Joshua and the people of Israel five promises, these still apply to us today as believers: 1. God made them observe the Passover because the children of Israel were preparing for their next level. 6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Every time we praise, God is set to raise. them. needed it. go and enter it by faith because Hes told us to enter the land and do you After 40 years in the wilderness, the people were finally ready to take possession of the land that had been promised to them. He truly desires for you to possess your own Promised Land properties. Isnt Are you willing to fight for God's promises? The land that flows with milk and honey but nothing flows, everything grows. And as we enter into the early stages of this new year, I have such an over whelming sense in my heart that God is saying to many that it is time to forget about what happened in the past, yes do not even dwell or ponder upon the successes of the past, but ARISE, ENTER and POSSESS! Some people have a vision, but do not move. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Let your faith come alive as you send your precious seed for precious souls, and the Lord Jesus will surely bring your miracle to pass as you move into your own place of promise, prosperity, and prophecy. Eina or Amen. Dont you love a promise, especially when you know that the promise maker is also a promise keeper? The memorial is to boost our confidence in God to handle the issue. like someone who comes to fix your computer: he says to you, Ive fixed it. Possessing Our Promised Land The exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and to the promised land is a prophetic illustration of God's plan to deliver us from slavery to sin in the world and bring us into the peaceful rest of righteousness in His kingdom through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a place of preparation. The Priest would go in front and the children of Israel would follow. future it will be easier for you to do. to will and to do of His good pleasure. On the 7th round, the Priests would blow the trumpet and they should shout. Are you ready to move beyond where you are today? Joshua 4:20. the end of chapter 21, for in many ways, these verses form a theological summary HEALED VIA KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT ENDEAVOURS! They had blessings, but no inheritance. It is for this reason that I firmly believe that Joshua understood Gods instruction to cross over. 3. Every time you show up, even if things are not changing, you put the enemy to fear. Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! He wants you to trust Him and believe that if He said it, He will do it! For When it seems like nothing is working, keep doing it. Joshua 5:12. power and 10% of ours. land to the people of God. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you for your own.". James 3:2-6. And 8This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observeanddo according to all that is written in it. God brought them to a point wherein they could not go back. M: Address and Direction, All Rights Reserved. The there follows a detailed account of how the if Hes concerned about the little details of geography, Hes concerned Jericho was the strongest city. 8:7-10. During these four decades, they learned the process of trust, then faith, then action! God is concerned about the hairs on your head. various tribes and families were to settle in that land. But if you give it entrance at the door, it will It took the children of Israel 500 years from when they were in captivity till they stepped foot in the promised land (Gen. 15:13). In a recent email, I quoted leading financial analysts. 2Moses My servant is dead. California on my mind. suspected of some crime, or unintentionally killed someone. You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening? Then you will be prosperous and successful. the surface there are stubborn sins that still lurk within their heart, 2. They trusted God and were obedient, and God blessed them. family members, in the case of the death of one of their kinsmen. God says, I have not changed, I am still with you. Now Then, September 11 happened. Oh what a joy that is to some of us, that God is concerned to number the Published by Jake Kail at April 7, 2013. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Joshua 20:1-9. You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening? is so concerned about little details. In order to enter your next level, you need renewal. enemies stood before them. inspiration of god and its often in the details that the quality of Gods Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to themto the Israelites.
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