Sermons on Numbers 21:1-25:

Where Are You Looking?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2015

Where you are looking can determine your eternal destiny. Once we come to faith in Christ, the Bible mentions three places we should look. This sermon deals with these three directions we should look spiritually.

Where Are You Looking? Chuck Sligh July 19, 2015 TEXT: Numbers 21:4-9 – “And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Serpent On A Pole, And A Man On A Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 18, 2013

The symbolism of the serpent on the pole, and the awful reality of the Man upon the Cross.

A SERPENT ON A POLE, AND A MAN ON A CROSS. Numbers 21:4-9. Much of the books of Exodus and Numbers tells the sad history of a people who for forty years - whilst being delivered, led, and provided for by God - made a profession of complaining. The turning point came when a pole was raised up in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Wolves Inside

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 20, 2012

Why do we complain,get angry, and are so impatient, perhaps it is a result of two wolves inside.

Two wolves inside Numbers 21:4-9 A Cherokee Elder was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me... it is a terrible fight between two wolves.”One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism And Communion - The Power And Importance Of Symbolism

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 5, 2011

Why do so many road signs use only symbols to convey their message? Because the message is recognizable and understood almost instantly, and because unlike words, symbols hold their meaning and are very often universally understood. Perhaps that is why Go

THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM 12-04-11 Pastor Dan Little AdFontes.djl@gmail.com This morning after the baptism service, we will come to the Communion Table. That being the case I want to talk to you about the power of symbolism. Communicating by symbols is a very powerful form of communication. Think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:7-9

Denomination: *other

When The Dilemma Is Discouragement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Discouragement is one of the devil's deadliest tools to use on the church.

Numbers 21:4 KJV And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. Numbers 21:4 Amplified . . . and the people became impatient (depressed, much discouraged), because [of the trials] of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coccidiodomycosis - Desert Fever

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2012

This sermon deals with going through a desert experience as a church. There are times when it seems like as a church we are in a dry place we must make sure we don't become infected with desert fever and begin to murmur and complain against God or His me

Coccidiodomycosis “cock-see-die-o-doe-my-cosis” “Desert Fever” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Numbers 21:1-9 “And [when] king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

To Save A Life

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert so the Son of Man must be lifted up! Sin brings death but by God's grace the sinner recieves life! Message ends with the sharing of the Lord's Supper.

To Save A Life - Numbers 21:4-9 / John 3:14 - July 1, 2012 Communion Sunday Folks, if we’re honest this morning we’re going to admit that there are many things that God has done throughout history, and continues to do in our day, that we can’t fully wrap our minds around. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: *other

When A Christian Gets Discouraged

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 24, 2013

some things that a discouraged Christian will do

Discouragement doesn’t discriminate. Even the best Christians come under its power at times. It is the chief occupational hazard of the Christian. Notice what we will do when we get discouraged, I. WE WILL PRAY THE WRONG THINGS II. WE WILL PONDER THE WRONG THINGS We have to guard our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Looking

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008

Based on the story of God sending the snakes into the camp of the Israelites, whatever we cast our eyes upon is what we’ll see---and the answer we’ll get.

Where Are You Looking Numbers 21:4-9 * Tonight let’s be very simple and yet learn a needed truth about ourselves. I begin with this question; When it comes to everyday life, what kind of person are you? Are you a pessimist? (Always seeing the trouble, the difficulty, finding fault, etc) Or are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rally Around Life Series

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

What do Christ followers rally around? What makes the difference during discouraging times?

Rally Around Life – 03.22.09 Introduction – You’ve heard the expression “Rally Around the Flag.” It is where our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” comes from. Francis Scott Key, as a prisoner aboard a British ship, saw the American flag still ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Seen The Serpent

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 2, 2010

Some of us need to open our eyes.

HEY LOOK AT THAT SERPENT Numbers 21:1.And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. 2.And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Turn And Live

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

When at first we hear "repent or perish", it seems harsh. But as we turn, we see that it is an incredible gift to have something to turn to.

Turn and Live 08/10/08 AM Text: Numbers 21:4 - 9 Let’s imagine ourselves in this situation, put ourselves in the sandals of the Israelites. Fiery serpents are slithering throughout our camp. Snakes are biting people all over the place and everyone bitten dies. We have managed to avoid the snakes ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifted Up To Heal Us

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

All that we have and all we know come to us from our God and so many of us are ungrateful for it. In fact we are impatient for more.

Message: Numbers 21:4-9 John 12:31-34 Our God is a patient God. By that I mean that our Heavenly Father is waiting for sinners to come to Him through repentance. God does not force us in front of His throne. We are not dragged there by heavenly soldiers to face the consequence of our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Live When You're Dying

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 8, 2014

You are dying. How then, can you live forever? Is there a way out of dying?

Numbers 21:4-9: How to Live when You're Dying Have you ever gone to church and you looked at the bulletin and you thought to yourself, I don't think this sermon is really going to apply to me. Maybe it's Father's Day and the sermon is talking about being a father, and you think to yourself, "I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cure

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.

1. THE GRUMBLING. But the people grew impatient on the way; 5they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!” • Patience is a virtue. • When we become ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9