Sermons on 12 Spies:

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught About Faith Affecting Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2004

Jesus knew not to get discouraged when many refuse to believe and see the truth. John wrote, "Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught about Faith Affecting Perspective (John 20:15-31) Illustration: Recently, many of us at Trinity College of Florida prayed for deliverance, protection and shelter from the four powerful hurricanes and each time God proved Himself to be a shelter in the time of storm. It ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Importance of unity

INTRO: A man was visiting a place where many dangerous mentally-ill patients were housed. The man was terribly shaken because there were only three guards to watch over 100 inmates. The man questioned the guard, “Aren’t you afraid that these people will unite and overpower you?” The guard’s reply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon’s 300 - Just A Few Good Men

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2010

God’s people are so ravaged by the Midianites that they are hiding in dens and caves. They cry out to God and God gives them...Gideon. 4 Principles from his life. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Just a Few Good Men Judges 6- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustaFewGoodMen.html Chapter 5 ends with these words: "And the land had rest forty years." Chapter 6 begins: "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord..." The cycle continues for God’s chosen nation. It’s the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Makers Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the third in a series of sermons on our stewardship of God’s vision. Adapted from a message by Denny Feasby on this website. It covers the idea’s of being dream makers by looking at Joshua and Caleb compared to the other spies sent into Canaan.

Dream Makers Numbers 13-14 Dream Makers ¡V these are people who lift you up, pick you up, and encourage you through life. Moses sends the spys. Exo 13:1-2, 17-20; 25-31 1) Dream Makers ask the right questions ¡V Notice what it was that God who sent the twelve men to do. They were to search the ...read more

Denomination: *other

3 Hours Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on May 3, 2004

A part of the series, "12 Hours." A series on the last 12 hours of Jesus’life leading up to Easter.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas by Scott Mathews 3/4/04 Luke 23:44-56 (p. 734) The Passion of the Christ 2:59:59 HOURS Scene 1: Darkness at Golgotha (v. 44-49). “It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth our” (v. 44). “If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Warning From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Warning From Heaven” Hebrews 12.18-29 10/15/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back. 1 The B-12 shots come in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing God's Opportunities

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 25, 2007

Ever wonder "what if?" In God’s timing, he has placed opportunities before us. It is up to us to seize the blessing, before it is too late.

MISSING GOD’S OPPORTUNITIES TEXT: NUMBERS 14:6-11 THEME: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE YOU. His name was David and he was the first Christian I ever really met. We became friends because his talk about God and Jesus fascinated me. We talked almost every day because we both had a break ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should We Avoid Being Conformed To The Pattern Of This World? (Rom. 12:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2002

How Should We Avoid Being Conformed to the Pattern of This World? (Rom. 12:2)

How Should We Avoid Being Conformed to the Pattern of This World? (Rom. 12:2) There is always a danger of giving in to the temptations of the world to just feel like being “normal” in our modern society. Today it is easier to try to fit in, blend in and give in to the popular trends in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"David - A Man After God's Own Heart" Part 1of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 16, 2003

We’re going to begin a new series on one of the most interesting person in the Bible, a look at the life of David.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 11, 2003 “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart” Part 1 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Throughout the Bible we see many individual characters, some good and some bad. I’ve always loved biographies – we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-14

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Overcome Evil With Good Instead Of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2002

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 Quote:184. "Faith enables us to understand what God does. Faith enables us to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do."(Wiersbe, 318) Overcome: From the Greek word nikao ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev. # 40~12:1-9 ~ War Between Gods Angels And Demons ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 2, 2010

The angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him when he thought he could take over Gods throne, that’s how Lucifer became Satan. He illustrates what a convincing liar he is as he causes 1/3rd of

Rev. # 40~12:1-9 ~WAR BETWEEN GODS ANGELS AND DEMONS ~ 1-30-10 Well today we’ll continue to think on the angelic war in this 12th chapter between Gods angels and Satan’s angels, let me say once again, that the angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Matthew 12:1-14 - Ancient Clues Uncover The Mystery! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 24, 2010

Talk about SUSPENSE AND INTRIGUE! Subatomic anti-matter threatens the existence of Vatican city in Rome. Key Cardinals from the Roman Catholic church vanish. And it all points to the ILLUMINATI, a secret society that has re-emerged from history.

Part 4 - Matthew 12:1-14 - ANCIENT CLUES UNCOVER THE MYSTERY! Talk about SUSPENSE AND INTRIGUE! Subatomic anti-matter threatens the existence of Vatican city in Rome. Key Cardinals from the Roman Catholic church vanish. And it all points to the ILLUMINATI, a secret society that has re-emerged from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 7 - Matthew 12:22-37 - Blind And Dumb About Demons! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 6, 2010

One man, normally passive and easy to get along with became increasingly MORE DEMANDING and UPSET for no reason at all, SUSPICIOUS of everyone and DISORIENTED, swearing at everyone and abusive to the point of having to be physically restrained by the poli

Part 7 - Matthew 12:22-37 - BLIND AND DUMB ABOUT DEMONS! As I walked into the room I had visited only that morning I noticed that some people, had an increased CONFUSION, RESTLESSNESS AND INSECURITY. I met the Asian woman with such beautiful eyes who HALLUCINATES and HEARS VOICES each afternoon. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational