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Man Proposes, God Disposes Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

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In the Beginning, Part 7 of 7.

MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSES 11:1Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2As men moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. (GEN. 11:1-2) Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.? I have a magnet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Avoid Re-Visiting The Attitudes Of Babel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2002

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How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel - Gen. 11:1-9

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pride Of Babel

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 8, 2002

based on 258 ratings

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A sermon that looks at the tower of Babel and applies the lesson to the sin of pride in our lives.

THE PRIDE OF BABEL GEN 11:1-9 A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike One!" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Babel In Your Church?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 30, 2003

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Babel is revisited when people are led more by fear than by faith. God caused confusion to people who thought they could provide a man made monument of their own religion that would provide them what they desired. They made a religion according to their o

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unfinished

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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What are we building our lives toward?

For several years, an unfinished building, which looked like it was to be a hotel, stood along Interstate 69 south of Fort Wayne, I believe at one of the Marion exits. I often wondered what happened to create this unfinished monument of someone’s hopes and dreams. Did they run out of money? Did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The First 911

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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The bible is a book filled with numerical significance, as validated by this text.

The September 11, experience was an awakening experience for entire U.S. and its allies. Although it surprised a relax world, it did not catch our God by surprise. In an attempt to search the bible for illumination relative to its numerical relevance, I turned to Genesis chapter 11:1-9 and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Serious Business

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

based on 8 ratings

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Lessons on getting serious through examining the people of Babel.

To Pastor McClung…..Reverend Brown……Officers of the Church…..Members……Guest… friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shifts: Our Changing World

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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This is the 1st of a sermon series exploring the changes that have taken place in our worldview in the last 40 - 50 years. This sermon explores the paradox of the human search for order, and the divine imposition of chaos at the tower of Babel. It then

Bibliography: Culture Shifts: A Bible Study of Postmodern Times, Lesson 2 For the next several weeks, we are going to be taking a look at the times we live in and the changes that have taken place in the way we think and act over the last 40 years. Tonight we will look at how our society and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serious Business

Contributed by Michael Tnayrb on Nov 13, 2001

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We are often serious about all of the wrong things in life. We are concerned, serious, and even consumed with things when it comes to work and play...but are we serious about our God? We can’t afford to be not ready.

To our Pastor, Reverend Brown, Officers of the Church, Members, Guest and friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Assorted Thoughts About A Distorted World

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

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The early post-flood world had some ambitious individuals. They stretched their limits and pushed beyond themselves. They looked for more than what they had and began to forget the Lord. They began to envision things they shouldn’t and soon were pursui

May 1, 1994 ASSORTED THOUGHTS ABOUT A DISTORTED WORLD (Genesis 11:1-9) INTRO: (1) The word Babel is interesting because it is given two different meanings. Gen. 11:9 says: "Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth." In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing After ...fame Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Ecclesiastes 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Folly Of Man

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

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As farcical as was the building of the tower of Babel, it is not one wit more so than for any man to attempt to gain heaven by his own efforts or good works.

“THE FOLLY OF MAN” "Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. "Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They had brick ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Building Towers

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

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We learn from the story of the Tower of Babel the futility of trying to make a name for ourselves.

I. Making a name We see in the first chapters of Genesis that people basically chose one of two paths. A few of them humbled themselves and followed God, trusting in him and his protection. Such were the descendents of Seth. The other group was principally the descendents of Cain. These ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Modern Day Tower Of Babel

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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A fresh sermon aimed at helping people find direction and stay focussed on God.

A modern day tower of Babel, Genesis 11”1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 17, 2002 My stepfather was the Bruce Mogg of my family. He was always telling stories about when he was a Kid and the trouble he used to get into. One time he told us a story about tying his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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