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What Happens When

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007

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God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blind Ambition Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

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Overcoming the world view of winning at all costs and moving toward a biblical view of success.

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Blind Ambition Genesis 11:1-9 If you could travel back in time to the days of Noah what an amazing sight you would see! Not the flood or the ark, but right after the flood waters had dried is the time I am thinking of. If you were there you would find ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Highway To Hell

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 25, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Chapter 11 gives us a good insight to how man for the first time collectively rebelled against the true worship of God. Learn 3 lessons for our lives!

“Highway To Hell ” Genesis Chapter 11 This chapter takes place about 37 years after the flood. The time between chapters 11 and 12 is about 100 years. That’s when we are first introduced to Abraham. Remember last week I told you that Moses writes to fill in the gaps of the Biblical account. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

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The Tower of Babel is a life parable telling of the dangers of the Spirit of the Age - Poverty of Spirituality and Pride of Life - and the chaos it brings which only Christ’s redemption can right.

The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of breakdown of fellowship, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings’ failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements and determined to be the source of their own security. That was the root ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Towers Fall . . .

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 6, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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When towers fall, pride is always involved. "I" is in the middle of pride and sin, but the cross of Christ is "I" crossed out. This sermon shows what pride does to us, God’s reaction to pride, and five steps to avoid pride.

INTRO For thousands of years, man has continually tried to proudly pat himself on the back for his knowledge and acheivements. For example, when the Titanic was built, it was billed as the “unsinkable ship,” with one person stating that “God Himself could not sink her,” yet it was just an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Foreign Language

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Jan 28, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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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

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Babel And Bubbles, Babies And Beginnings

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2002

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God gives confusion when we act out of pride; but He wants in His church to reconcile all of us to one another, and does so through the model of the Christ of the cross.

I am becoming an expert in baby talk. Thanks to two young granddaughters, I am learning all over again the special language of infants. What their tiny mouths utter is not nonsense. They have their own language. Just because I have become accustomed to the language of the adult world – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-4

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

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

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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

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

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

Denomination: Holiness

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

Come, Let Us.... Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Feb 3, 2008

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Demonstrating through the story of Babel how to avoid unhealthy pride and fear by trusting God.

COME, LET US……. Genesis 11:1-9 Read all of Genesis 11:1-9. Today’s message addresses human pride, fear, and sin. Very apparent to us at this point: It is a message of judgment; but upon closer examination of its context, we also find a message of grace. When a televised baseball game ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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