Sermons from the Childress Church of Christ

PRAYING OUTRAGEOUS PRAYERS

Joshua 10 (Into the Unknown Series)

1 - God always answers outrageous prayers when we are ________________ in His ______________________. 

• vs. 12 & 13 - On the day the Lord gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the Lord in front of all the people of Israel. He said, “Let the sun stand still over Gibeon, and the moon over the valley of Aijalon.”  So the sun stood still and the moon stayed in place until the nation of Israel had defeated its enemies.

2 - God answers outrageous prayers when we refuse to ________________  _________________.

• vs. 9-10 - Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise. 10 The Lord threw them into a panic, and the Israelites defeated great numbers of them at Gibeon. 

3. God calls us to pray outrageous prayers when we are rooted in His _________________________. \

• vs. 7-8 - So Joshua and his entire army, including his best warriors, left Gilgal and set out for Gibeon. 8 “Do not be afraid of them,” the Lord said to Joshua, “for I have given you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.”

5 KEYS TO SPIRITUAL VICTORY

(Into the Unknown Series)

Joshua 4-6

Lessons we learn: 

1 - You _____________ the ______________ by remembering who is in charge. 

2 - God's ways are not our ways, but God's ways are always _______________. 

3 - Sometimes the best way to hear from God is to be ____________________.

4 - ________________________ is ours if we don't ______________________.

5 - Don't be fooled, a day of ________________________________ is coming. 

TWO SPIES AND A SHADY LADY

Joshua 2

When we're trying to do what's right, we have ...

1 - Confidence in God's ______________________

2 - The Challenge of God's _____________________

3 - The Covenant _______________________ 

BE STRONG. BE COURAGEOUS

Joshua 1:6

To be Strong and Courageous, you must ...

1. Strength & courage come from God’s presence.
   
   
2. Strength & Courage come from God’s word.
   • Don’t go right or left.
   • Think on it often.
3. Fear is the opposite of everything God wants for your life.

“How to Cross The River Into The Unknown”

Joshua 3  

Introduction: Have you ever noticed the amount of times the Jordan River is mentioned in the Bible?  More important that the frequency of the mention of the Jordan River, is the significance of the way it’s attached to very special events in the Bible…

 JOSHUA 3 … Story …

WHEN CROSSING THE JORDAN RIVER WHAT GOD WANTS FOR YOUR LIFE IS… 

FIRST:  Let the Lord L_____________ the W_________________!

      HOW? …by asking Him to lead

                    …by listening to the Lord

                    …seek counsel of Godly men

SECOND:  You F____________________!

THIRD:  Create M_____________________ to 

            Remember God Leading you Across the River!

PRINCE OF PEACE

"He Shall Be Called" Series

Isaiah 9:6. 6 For a child is born to us, A son is given to us; And the government Is upon His shoulder; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

The word PEACE is used over 400 times in the bible.  

• Luke 2:14: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will toward men!" 

1 - He's the Prince of Peace in good times, and especially in bad times. 

2 - As a follower of Jesus, He calls me to be an agent of peace as well. 

3 - How to be a peacemaker ... 

• Provide help when others are in need. 
   
• Be kind to others at all times. 
  
  
• Be both kind and patient with vulnerable people such as those with disabilities, the homeless and elderly people. 
  
  
• Speak out against discrimination and prejudice
  
  
• Learn to control your temper.
  
  
• Forgive others who have hurt you, whether they've asked or not.
  
  
• Never be a bully ... physically or verbally. 
  
  
• Be kind to others who don't like you. 
   
• Apologize often. 
  
  
• Take the first step towards reconciliation.  

ETERNAL FATHER

"He Shall Be Called" Series

For a child is born to us, A son is given to us; And the government Is upon His shoulder; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

1 - Fathers give ____________________________.

2 - Fathers _____________________ for us. 

3 - Fathers _____________________ about us.

4 - This Father does it ______________________. 

Our Response?

• Be honored for being _________________________
• Offer your _______________________
• Tell others about His ________________________

MIGHTY GOD

(He Shall Be Called - Series)

Isaiah 9:6. "For a child is born to us, A son is given to us; And the government Is upon His shoulder; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."

1 - He is ________________________________.

2 - His might can ______________________ us!

3 - His might can ______________________ us!

4 - He is our real _________________________

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR

Isaiah 9:6

What is our response to the Wonderful Counselor?

1 - S_____________  S_____________ with Him.

2 - L_______________ to what he T_____________ you. 

3 - D___________ what he S_____________.