Pericope: Joshua 3:5; 4:6–7
Sermon Text: Joshua 4: 6-7

Sermon Title: Gener­ational connection: from stones to stories

Point I: CONSECRATION PREPARES CONNECTION

Joshua 3:5“Joshua told the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.’”

Point 2: God’s got receipts

Joshua 4:6 “In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’”

God’s Receipts:

1. They say, “God showed up here.”
2. They say, “We didn’t cross by strength alone.”
3. They say, “This didn’t happen by accident.”

Joshua 4:1–3“Take twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan…”

RECEIPTS MATTER—ESPECIALLY WHEN GOD PAID THE BILL.

Point 3: Stories transfer Faith for Fruit

Joshua 4:7“Tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord…”

Joshua 4:6–7“When your children ask… tell them…”

Tell your fruit and faith story:

1. If we don’t tell the story, culture will tell another one.
2. If we don’t explain sacrifice, comfort will redefine success.
3. If we don’t connect generations, values get lost.

“IF WE DON’T TEACH IT, THEY WON’T KEEP IT.”

Point 4: Connection Produces Lasting Fruit

Joshua 3:5; John 15:5

And when generations stay connected:

1. Faith doesn’t fade
2. Resources are stewarded wisely
3. Values are preserved
4. Vision survives storms

This is Connected 2026:

• Souls are won when testimony is credible
• Wealth is built when stewardship is taught
• Buildings are restored when unity is protected
• Values last when generations stay connected

Life Application:

• We will consecrate before we construct and fix what the EF 2 tornado tore up
• We will make this year to be more fruitful in souls
• We will tell the story; health story, wealth story and soul story
• We will stay connected