Sermons on Balaams Conflict:

Defusing Disasters

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 7, 2017

This sermon deals with the disasters and conflicts of life and now we can both diffuse and avoid them.

Defusing Disasters Joshua 22 This past week at a concert in Manchester England a terrorist bomb exploded killing 22 and wounding over a hundred. Such disasters are mind boggling, and so what I’d like to do today is to look at how we can defuse situations before they turn into full-blown ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-25

Denomination: Foursquare

Balaam's First Prophecies (Numbers 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2024

Can a crooked prophet be used by God? Let's look at Numbers 23.

Though he was hired to curse Israel, what was Balaam forced to do? Can even a bad prophet be used by God to tell the truth? Do we take God’s word at face value or look for excuses to change God’s mind? Let’s look at Numbers 23. What did Balaam request so that God would perhaps give him a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Final Prophecies (Numbers 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 28, 2024

Can God use a very imperfect prophet? Let's look at Numbers 24.

Did God use a crooked prophet to foretell blessings on Israel? Does God still use very imperfect preachers to tell the Good News? Let’s look at Numbers 24. Did Balaam finally decide to turn from divination? By now Balaam realized that the Lord was determined to bless Israel, so he did not resort ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tested PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore how God tests us in conflicts, demonstrates His love and grace during these times, and guides us in resolving these conflicts.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from Exodus, chapter 17, verses 1 through 7. Max Lucado once said, "Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional." This truth rings loudly in our Scripture reading today. Let me read for you Exodus 17:1-7 (NIV): [Read ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Topics: Conflict

Jude 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 14, 2008

A message on Apostasy in the Church focusing on legalism, Balaam’s error, and Korah’s rebellion.

Dakota Community Church September 14, 2008 Jude 2 Read Jude and Quickly Review Last Week: Jude begins with the standard greeting and then launches into the reason for his writing. 4For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Prostitution Of God's People

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 17, 2005

This is a lesson on how Balaam prostitued the people of God for monetary gain and letting people of today aware of what might be happening to them because of a money hungry preacher.

“The Prostitution of God’s People” The story of a money hungry preacher By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prostitution, which is often called the world’s oldest profession, is the act of indulging in promiscuous sexual relations for money or other special favors. To be prostituted is to devote ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “what?” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016

God shows up in the most unlikely of places, use the most unlikely of persons, to do the most powerful things.

10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture (4 of 10) Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “What?” Num. 22.22-35 October 25, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Israel had been delivered by God’s man, Moses, from the grip of Pharaoh, safely taken the Red Sea that would ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

Numbers 23:1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam a Gentile prophet was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) so the children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication by the women of Moab. As a consequence, 24,000 of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

No Enchantment Against God’s People

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2021

People all over the world are afraid of evil powers and try to placate them. Balaam tells us 3 reasons Christians are invincible to the dark powers: God's predestination of blessing on us, our sins are removed, and God's presence is with us.

NO ENCHANTMENT AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE Numb. 23:19-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD SCHOOL MATH TEACHER ARRESTED 1. A school teacher was arrested at JFK Intl’ Airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, an ancient wooden device called a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Rash People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Jude’s love of threes continues in this section. Three men are brought forward as examples that prove the insurgents’ certain damnation. Each is mentioned in the Old Testament in negative terms and are well-known character to Jude’s Judaean audience.

Jude 1:11-Three Rash People Jude 1:11: “Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have given themselves up to the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.” (NASB). Woe unto them! It is an echo of Christ's denunciations in the first three Gospels, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11

Denomination: Methodist

The False Prophet Balaam: When Opportunity Knocked, He Answered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 28, 2025

The king of Moab had a problem: Israel was near his territory. He called on Balaam to come and curse Israel. This king gave Balaam what might be considered the opportunity of a lifetime. How did Balaam respond?

(Edited from and based on a message preached Sunday evening, 2-16-25 at New Hope Baptist Church of Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam is, or at least used to be, one of the saddest in the entire Bible. It seems he knew the One True God and could ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

God’s will for us is not only relevant when we are at peace, but it is also relevant during conflict.

Harmony in the Local Church (I Peter 3:8-12) 1. When conflict arises, some Christians throw out all or many of the rules. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde "Stevenson’s man found a trick by which he could change himself into the person of another man, make an actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peacemaking, I Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do When You've Been Knocked On Your Backside

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 22, 2013

Sermon based on the trials of life

What To Do When You've Been Knocked Flat on Your Backside Psalm 61:1-4 Personal Testimony TEXT What to do? I. Cry out to God Cry out in the bad Cry out in the good Cry out when all hell is breaking loose Cry out when you just can't go on God already knows our situations. Friends He's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When There's Conflict, Resolve It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2014

Conflict is inevitable in our lives. Therefore, we must learn how to work toward conflict resolution. Nehemiah is an excellent example for us on resolving conflict.

Introduction: A. Today, I want us to begin this sermon by looking at a couple of cartoons to get us thinking about “conflict resolution.” 1. Cartoon #1 – Here we have a typical church committee meeting… a. Someone makes the proposal – “I think the church needs ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ