Sermons on Numbers 13:33-14:4:

Overcoming The Grasshopper Mentality

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 7, 2024

How do we overcome the grasshopper mentality? Why is it important not to live in comparison syndrome?

Grasshopper Mentality Theme: To show that comparison is the enemy of growth and ministry. Text: Numbers 13:25 - 33 Opening Scripture Numbers 13:25-33 And they returned from spying out the land after forty days. (26) Now they departed and came back to Moses and Aaron and all the congregation of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Conquer The Promises Series

Contributed by John Allen on Apr 13, 2022

Claiming the promises of God demands exceptional, courageous faith.

CONTEXT/DISCLAIMER The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline designed to engage the listener ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:21-33, Numbers 14:24

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

OCD Pt. 2 – Mirror, Mirror I. Introduction No doctor's appointment is needed. No blood has to be drawn. No X-rays need to be developed and reviewed. There is no need for a second opinion. The diagnosis is accurate and the outlook is bleak unless we get treatment. We are all sick. We are all ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:2-4, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 5, 2022

Complaining is so common these days. People like to complain about everything. Did you realize that complaining is directed at God, who has control over our circumstances? That is why complaining can be a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He returned the next day, fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut one tree, and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4, Numbers 13:31-33, Numbers 14:36-37, James 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 10:10, Philippians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus Amidst The Storm

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In times of uncertainty and chaos, maintaining our focus on Jesus becomes essential for navigating life's storms. Today, we'll explore how our focus can empower us to overcome doubt and distractions, leading us closer to our God-given purpose.

>> Opening Bible Verses John 6:16-21, Mark 6:47-52, Matthew 14:24-33 As evening fell, the disciples found themselves in the middle of the sea, battling fierce winds and rising waves. Amid their struggles, Jesus approached them, walking on water, and reassured them, "It is I; do not be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Mark 6:47-52, Matthew 14:24-33, Psalm 16:8, Colossians 3:2, Exodus 14:19, Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 16:1-7, Exodus 16:11-12, Numbers 14:4, John 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of perseverance in faith, warning against the temptation to revert to past ways, and encouraging the congregation to move forward in faith, despite challenges and trials.

Good morning, Church. We all gather here today to explore a passage from the Book of Numbers, a narrative filled with lessons to guide us in our faith journey. As we turn to Numbers 14:1-4, we're confronted with the story of the Israelites contemplating a return to their past in Egypt, a stark ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Topics: Falling Away

Choosing Faith Over Fear SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We are constantly bombarded with various reports and information. The challenge lies in deciding which to believe. This sermon encourages us to choose faith over fear, to trust in God's will and promises despite the intimidating reports we may encounter.

Have you ever been embarrassed about a report card? It's not a pleasant feeling, is it? Well, today we're going to talk about reports, specifically the ones we choose to believe. In life, we often receive reports from various sources, but the question is, whose report will we believe? 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, God's Will

Go! And See Yourself Through God's Eyes - Numbers 13:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 11, 2025

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I’m not good enough”? Are you allowing fear, self-doubt, and insecurity to whisper louder than the promises of God?

Go! And See Yourself Through God's Eyes - Numbers 13:33 Numbers 13:33 (NLT): “We even saw giants there, the descendants of Anak. Next to them we felt like grasshoppers, and that’s what they thought, too!” Introduction Church, let me begin by asking a question that might hit home for many of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33, Exodus 3:14, Judges 6:12, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Colossians 2:15, Romans 10:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Numbers 14:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Romance With Yesterday

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025

While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

(This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23, Numbers 14:1-3, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Minority Report Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores faith and courage in adversity, using the story of Caleb and the spies as a call to trust in God's providence.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters. We gather together today, united in faith, bound by the love of our Lord, and ignited by the fiery passion to understand His word. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the sacred scriptures, to the divine wisdom that has been preserved through the ages for ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33

Topics: Believe, Report

Rejecting A Grasshopper Mentality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon encourages us to focus on God's promises, love, and power, rather than our fears and problems, reminding us that we are God's children.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in love, in faith, in hope. We gather to share the word of God. To listen. To learn. To grow. Our Scripture today comes from the book of Numbers. Chapter 13, verse 33. It reads, "We saw the Nephilim there (the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Topics: Promise, Problem

God Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Topics: Grasshopper Mentality