Norris Ferry Community Church Sermons

Joshua is at the end of his life, probably 110 years old, and he clearly had been contemplating his death and Israel’s future in the land after Joshua’s death and it moves him to call everyone together for his final words.

The eastern tribes depart from Shiloh (vs. 9) and build a giant altar. When the western tribes hear of the altar they assemble at Shiloh (vs. 12-20) and decide to send a delegation under the direction of Phinehas to inquire into the matter before they...

Joshua 20 & 21 gives us a closer look at life in the land for Israel in two areas, criminal justice and worship, based on what Moses had said they should do when they entered the land. At first glance, as with other parts of Joshua, it may appear...

Jesus’ authority over the wind and the sea demonstrate His identity as God and as the One we can trust. Mark 4:35-41 is marked by careful accuracy and detail. No doubt we have the reminiscences of Peter, the eyewitness authority behind Mark’s Gospel...

In these verses we are going to see all twelve tribes gathered for worship in Shiloh when Joshua calls the seven tribes out for being slackers. In v3 Joshua says, “How long will you put off entering to take possession of the land which the LORD, the...

These chapters describe the tribal allotment of “the sons of Joseph” (Josh. 16:1, 4), Ephraim and Manasseh. Again, this is not merely another careful land survey. At the start of chapter 16 you may notice a peculiarity, Joshua 16:4 reads, “The people...

Today we are going to consider two simple points from Paul in 1 Cor 15 before we partake of the Lord’s Supper: The Priority of the Gospel and the Blessings of the Gospel.

Today we are going to do three things: First, we will do a quick overview of the entire chapter so you know what is going on. Second we will look at how these verses relate to salvation. Third, we will look at how these verses relate to sanctification.

Chapter 14 is part of unit spanning chapters 13-19 - the allocation of the land that has been conquered in the first 12 chapters. Chapter 13 dealt with the allocation of the land east of the Jordan river to 2.5 tribes and chapters 14-19 deals with...

We have come to a major transition here in chapters 13-21. Probably even the most determined reader of Joshua begins to crumble and nod as he enters these chapters. Dale Ralph Davis says, “watching war movies always tends to be more exciting than...

Eleven brings conquest narratives to conclusion with victory over northern coalition. Twelve summarizes all the kings and territories Joshua/Israel/God conquered to date. In these concluding summary verses we see the narrative focuses on Joshua’s...

You ever feel like everyone is ganging up against you? I know you have. Maybe you feel your friends, or co-workers, or family members, or church family has turn against you. Maybe you are battling your emotions, or thoughts, or struggles. Maybe...

In our verses today we see God faithfully bringing about His plans and promises to bless the nations through His people despite the fact that His people fail to seek His will and carelessly enter into an ill-advised covenant with the Gibeonites.  My...

Today, in chapters 7&8, we discover that things were not as good inwardly as they appeared outwardly for Israel was harboring secret sin within them and it proves to be quite destructive for the people of God. Today, in chapters 7&8, we are...

Today we look at Joshua 6 and we see what total devotion looks like. Chapter six and the battle of Jericho is the Lord’s answer to Joshua’s question. The Lord tells Joshua exactly what to do to Jericho so these verses give us a picture of what total...

Today, in Joshua chapter 5, we see God has faithfully delivered Israel across the Jordan River as Israel carefully obeyed God’s every word. Now God’s people are camped just outside of Jericho. There Israel sits, their past is behind them and their...

Why do we make worship a weekly priority? - Ex. 31:13 “But as for you, speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘You shall surely observe My sabbaths; for this is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the LORD...

Today we look at Chapter 3 where we find Joshua leading Israel in their scary first steps of obediece into the deep waters of the flooding Jordan river.

Today we will study Joshua 2 and in this chapter see that apparently Joshua still needed a little more assurance that God was with them so Joshua sent two spies in to check out the land. When the spies returned they were convinced the Lord had given...

In our passages today we see God telling Joshua how to find the courage to fulfill his calling. We see God telling Joshua how to be successful. Has God called you to do something that strikes fear in your heart? Do you know how to be successful in...