“Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho”: Really?

July 10, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAngel of the Lord, commander of the Lord's army, Divine Warrior, Jericho, Jericho walk, Joshua 6, prayer walk, Revelation 19

Joshua 5:13-6:27; Revelation 11:15-19 July 9, 2017 ● Download this sermon (PDF) • Download the bulletin (PDF) Congregation of Christ: A guest pastor asked the congregation, “Do you know how I got my car?” So he proceeded to tell his story of how he went to a car dealership because he really wanted to have a car. When he found his “dream car,” he walked around it, praying for it, and “laying his hands” on it. The next Sunday, in his sermon, he preached how it is God’s will that…

First Covenant Services in the Promised Land

July 3, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsbaptism, circumcision, covenant of grace, covenant of works, Joshua, Lord's Supper, new covenant, old covenant, Passover

Joshua 5:1-12; Acts 2:38-47; Heidelberg Catechism 75 & 76 July 2, 2017 ● Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: As we continue our study of the Book of Joshua, we found the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. God stopped the flow of the river upstream so the people made it safely across on dry ground. And God melted the hearts of the Canaanites on the other side in fear so they did not oppose the crossing. Today, we come to the scene at Gilgal where Israel camped after…

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Confessions of a Woman of the Oldest Profession

June 21, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSprings

Joshua 2:1-24; 6:22-25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:30-31 June 18, 2017 ● Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: “It’s been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.” Who said this? This quote is usually attributed to President Reagan when he was still governor of California. But claims for the oldest profession have been made for gardeners, ranchers, engineers, soldiers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and of course, lawyers. Some have pointed out that tailoring was the oldest profession because…