Sermons on Genesis 11:7:

Our Heavenly Father Knows Best

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 8, 2006

Pentecost (C) - Our heavenly Father knows best since life is not always as man plans but life is always as God wills.

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWS BEST June 4, 2006 - PENTECOST - Genesis 11:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Not too long ago there was a radio program in which the host would come out and say, "What do ya’ know?" The crowd always ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007

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

The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

The Tower of Babel reflects a desire that we still have today, to be independent of God and focus on human achievement.

When I was a teenager one of the most popular songs out there was a classic by that wonderful, very non-Christian rock band Led Zepplin, it was called “Stairway to Heaven”. There have been few songs in history that have been listened to under the fog of marajuana more than this one. Fortunately ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-32

Introduction: The Battle For The Better Babel Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009

Introduction to a series of lessons on the church and the struggles it is facing in this post modern world. An indepth look at an image of the church found in Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel.

THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION Where do I begin? In a world of scattered thoughts, beliefs and values, it is hard to find a green light to “Go” on! I want to talk about so many items concerning the church, yet which topic has merit and which does not? Which topic is the best use of your time? In recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 11 – Part 1 - Does God Approve Of Racism? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 11, 2010

God divided the languages and scattered them all over the world. Now why did the Lord do this? Does God approve of racism? It seems God wanted racial separation, not based on skin colour but on language? Why? God is not a racist! So what is happening here

Genesis 11 – Part 1 - DOES GOD APPROVE OF RACISM? Sydney has major shopping malls. I mean big and crowded with people. I couldn’t help thinking that as I looked down the floor of Westmead Shopping Centre in Sydney, there within a short space, were over 300 people walking towards me. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 11 – Part 2 – Super Heroes, Skyscrapers And Astrology! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 12, 2010

If Nimrod had been around today, he would have had action dolls made in his image. He would have had a following of kids all around the world. And I think Nimrod had something to do with the strange happenings of Genesis 11.

Genesis 11 – Part 2 – SUPER HEROES, SKYSCRAPERS AND ASTROLOGY! I think it had something to do with Nimrod! My grandson loves super heroes. He has videos of “Ben Ten” He stands there and with a big voice declares “I am Tahmongasaur!” (I think he means to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 11 - Part 3 - Exactly What Is It You Are Trying To Build? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 13, 2010

Today the Burj Khalifa skyscraper is the tallest building in the world in downtown Dubai. The tower of Babel was going to be a new urban masterpiece. This would make Babylon a focal point in the ancient world. What are you building?

Genesis 11 - Part 3 - EXACTLY WHAT IS IT YOU ARE TRYING TO BUILD? Before I came to Sydney I was teaching at a Discipleship Training School in the Whitsundays for YWAM. At the beginning of each lesson two people would pray for me. I loved this. Because they came from all sorts of nations, when they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 11 – Part 4 – Unity And Creativity At What Cost? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 14, 2010

Let me get this straight. GOD LOVES UNITY, MY CREATIVE ABILITIES AND ENTERPRISE! He made me like this. So what is the big deal with stopping the tower of Babel being built?

Genesis 11 – Part 4 – UNITY AND CREATIVITY AT WHAT COST? What interests me in this passage is that God saw the unity of the people (Genesis 11:6), who had a single purpose and a single language, the ability to plan things and execute them efficiently and effectively, tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010

Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Babbling Builders

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2010

Pride confounds.

Babbling Builders, Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction “Look over these lands,” said the farmer, “They are all mine.” He took him to the pasture and showed the agent the choice stock, the fine horses he had, and then pointed to a little town, and then to a large hall where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Memorial Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is a righteous Judge, your sin must be forsaken or it will be judged.

I. Be involved in uprooting arrogant pride from your heart! v. 1-4 A. Arrogant pride continues to rule in man’s heart (2-4). 1. Problem #1 – A pursuit for security through disobedience. 2. Problem #2 – A passion for greatness through personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Confusion Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2009

Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Confusion Genesis 11:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Confusion.html Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. 1) After the Flood, God commanded man to spread abroad, replenish and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Babel

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013

The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

(The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Tower Of Babel And The Church

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 29, 2014

Two groups of people with more in common than we admit.

I am a big fan of the cartoon script Charlie Brown. I have been since my teenage years. I always seemed to associate myself to poor old Charlie Brown who was forever asking the question “Why me?” In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-8, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Foursquare