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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
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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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Out Of Babel

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
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    Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

    I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Humility Of Abraham Vs. The Pride Of Babel

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
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    Only God has the right to make a name for us. Abraham submitted and was exalted, the people of Babel exalted and were humbled.

    The Humility of Abraham or Pride of Babel I want to start by looking at Isaiah 57: 15: For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Think About Cloning? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,462 views

    It is no longer science fiction! What does the Bible have to say about cloning?

    WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CLONING? GENESIS 11:1-9 I know what you all might think about the topic that we would discuss this morning. You may think that everything I’m about to say sounds like science fiction. You know what, it does! It does sound like science fiction, but what we will talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
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    A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

    Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Power Of A Tower

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 22, 2005
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    This message gives life lessons found in the story of the tower of babel. I show how the power of pride, unity and communication where in a group of people and how it shaped history. It was also the introcution to my message on the Anti Christ.

    Title: The Power Of A Tower Text: Gen 11:1-9 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Anyone who travels to Edinburgh, Scotland will find Edinburgh castle a tower of seemingly insurmountable strength. But the truth is that the castle was once actually captured. The fortress had an obvious weak spot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The Tower Of Babel

    Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2005
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    Mankind is still living in rebellion against God and trying to make a name for himself without God’s intervention.

    THE TOWER OF BABEL Genesis 11:1-9, "And the whole earth was of one language, and of 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. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Compare Babel's Babblers With Pentecost's Polyglots

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    Compare Babel’s Babblers with Pentecost’s Polyglots 1) Sin divided the united at Babel 2) The Spirit united the divided at Pentecost

    Are you a polyglot? Would you like to become a polyglot? Mrs. J is a polyglot. Chuck is a polyglot. I think Jordan and Vanessa are well on their way to becoming polyglots too. It may sound like some sort of insect or disease but a polyglot is someone who has the ability to speak several languages. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are We Building Babel

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
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    The sin of pride is one that will destroy a church and we see in the example of Babel how we build our own monument of pride.

    Are We Building Babel? Proverbs 16:18-19, Genesis 11:1-9 I. Pride Affects Our Worship (v. 4a) A. Pride affects the Object of Our Worship 1. Pride in Ourselves Leads to Idol Worship 2. Pride in Our Wealth Leads to Idol Worship B. Pride Affects Our Offering of Worship 1. Pride affects Our Motive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    No Ordinary Building

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006
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     | 2,871 views

    This was no ordinary building project. It is an illustration of humankind’s tendency to focus our unity on building monuments to our own greatness instead of using it to follow God’s plan.

    No Ordinary Building Babylonian tablets confirm the story of the tower of Babel Tower built several generations after the flood Westward movement of man to Mesopotamia See what you notice . . . when you read verses 3,4 (“Us” syndrome). The people were only concerned about themselves and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Modern Day Tower Of Babel

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,556 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Foreign Language

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    Tower of Babel narrative gives us a good idea of what should be foreign language to believers today.

    Foreign Language Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: Say a few words in another language. Why do we have so many languages today? Why do we have to take Spanish, German, French, Greek, Hebrew? Why can’t we all just speak one language? In our text today we are going to see how it happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Towers

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Sorn avatar

    Towers That Crumble

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    Christians often try to find acceptance and recognition by building towers for the world to admire instead of finding acceptance and love in Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION When I was in ninth grade, I vividly remember getting my first report card back. I slowly worked my eyes down the paper. A, A, A, and A. I had got a 4.0 Grade Point Average! I was pretty excited, but as soon as the excitement hit me, another thought crept into my mind. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational