Sermons on Numbers 13:1-14:37:

The Fruit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

How negative attitutdes damage people

THE FRUIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT May 17, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are the reasons for your discouragement? Perception that: • It’s taking too long (Abraham) • It’s not fair (Jonah) • I’m all alone (Elijah) • It’s not possible (Thomas) • Maybe they’re right (two blind men on the road in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Eclipsing The Familiar Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the life of Joshua. We discuss five vignettes from his life prior to the book that bears his name

ECLIPSING THE FAMILIAR HEROES: THE SECRET—Part 1 Roll a Trailer Video of the TV Series Hero—noun—a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities. The Bible has many heroes but perhaps none better than Joshua. Joshua had played a key role in the exodus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: *other

Giants Or Grapes?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Exploring Canaan. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1-6. • Numbers chapter 13 verses 1-33. There are some things in life which are better caught than taught! • Vision & faith. • Quote: “Church has never had….television”. • Both vision and faith are better ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Delight

Contributed by Kent Mishleau on Apr 5, 2010

Understanding more who God is as an individual and friend and our need to have an intimate relation with Him.

DELIGHT Numbers 14:7. And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying. The land, which we passed through to search it, [is] an exceeding good land. 14:8 If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:7-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Another Spirit Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 7, 2010

Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man made from a

“Another spirit” Numbers 14:13-24 Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Interpreting The Facts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2010

If we want to interpret life and the decisions of life reasonably, we need to develop the Biblical virtue of wisdom, a wisdom that comes from adjusting to God's Word.

Interpreting the Facts (Numbers 13:1-33) 1. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, mam." 2. A lot of what is presented as facts are really interpretations of fact. When we are taught interpretations of facts as actual facts, we become biased and blind to the difference between what we have been told and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blame It On The Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2010

Human beings love to blame their leaders for all their woes, but often our unbelief is the core issue.

Blame It On the Leaders (Numbers 14:1-25 and Hebrews 3:2,12-19) 1. Clear-thinking people are often interesting people. One woman shares this story: When my 88-year-old mother was called for jury duty, she had to submit to questioning by the opposing lawyers. "Have you ever dealt with an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Irreversible Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 12, 2010

Many decisions are truly crossroads: you cannot reverse them or their consequences, try as you might. Therefore, we need to take decision making seriously.

Irreversible Decisions (Numbers 14:26-45) 1. The most important thing about you is your God and your relationship to him. This is more important than: education, health, vocation, family, intelligence, talent, riches… 2. Near the top of the list, perhaps second, is who you are. The sum ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wake Up Caleb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

I believe inside of Every Christian is the spirit of Caleb, This sermon is my attempt to call that spirit and anointing to attention.

In our test we are looking at the children of Israel who fail to take possession of thier inheritance, not because it was not available but because they were not willing to confront thier adversaries to get it. God was angry at the rebellious self preserving Israelites, but he took a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conquering Mountains

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 23, 2009

In life we are faced with obstacles on a daily basis. Many times we cannot conquer them on our own. With God’s help mountains will become molehills.

CONQUERING MOUNTAINS Peaks and valleys. Ups and downs. Mountains and molehills. We use different euphemisms to explain how our life progresses such as peaks and valleys or ups and downs. Life is never simple we all have our good days and our bad days. If we were to plot our life on a graph it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Adventist

The Certain Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week 4 of a 7 week series based on the book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week is the Certain Decision and looks at the disappoitment felt by Joshua and Caleb.

Have you ever been disappointed with the way things are turning out but still certain of where you are supposed to be going? Joshua and Caleb followed Moses out of Egypt along with the rest of the people of Israel and during that time they had watched God provide for them time and time again. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Triumphs Of Faith

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Caleb teaches us how to be a child of promise.

The Triumphs of Faith... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Numbers chapter 13. a) God Said It... How many in here tonight believes that God speaks? How many believe that the Bible is the written word of God? Word that was spoken before it was written? Amen? If we believe God speaks, If we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-33

Gigantes Y Langostas

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Dios quiere que tengamos una mentalidad Victoriosa. Moisés llegó al borde de Canaán, luego de atravesar el desierto con los israelitas. Desde Cades-Barnea, envió doce espías para observar la tierra de Canaán durante cuarenta días. Cuando los espías regres

Gigantes y langostas Números 13:30-33 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Dios quiere que tengamos una mentalidad Victoriosa. Moisés llegó al borde de Canaán, luego de atravesar el desierto con los israelitas. Desde Cades-Barnea, envió doce espías para observar la tierra ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33

Denomination: Salvation Army

Missing God's Opportunities

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 25, 2007

Ever wonder "what if?" In God’s timing, he has placed opportunities before us. It is up to us to seize the blessing, before it is too late.

MISSING GOD’S OPPORTUNITIES TEXT: NUMBERS 14:6-11 THEME: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE YOU. His name was David and he was the first Christian I ever really met. We became friends because his talk about God and Jesus fascinated me. We talked almost every day because we both had a break ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Of Heights

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 20, 2008

Our text identifies that not only did the people of Israel have some fears in the Old Testament, we find some of the same fears in the New Testament. Let’s not stop there, but we can trace some of the same fears in our day and age. We are reminded in ou

TITLE: FEAR OF HEIGHTS SCRIPTURE: NUMBER 13:30-31 / II TIMOTHY 1:7 These are interesting texts found in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. Granted, it is also a unique blend of scriptures for examination this morning. I want to share with you this morning through the mingling ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-31

Denomination: Baptist