Sermons on Numbers:

God's Donkey

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 13, 2007

I have an ambition... I want to be a donkey. Not just any old donkey. I want to be God’s donkey. Why not make it your ambition as well?

God’s Donkey I want to tell you of one of my ambitions today. It is not an ambition that I have told many people about. In fact, it is an ambition that I have only recently had. It is an ambition that God has laid upon my heart. Some of you may feel that I have already fulfilled this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 20, 2006

This is the opening sermon in a series of stewardship series.... God wants to take us on a great adventure... if we will Trust Him

NU 20:1 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. NU 20:2 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. 3 They quarreled with Moses and said, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Failures

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Talks about the good that God can bring out of our failures. How to overcome failures in our lives

Overcoming Failures Num 14:44-45 Purpose Statement: To see God’s purposes even in the midst of their failures. One character that I really identify with is Charlie Brown. One of the things I remember about him most is his relationship with Lucy. She offers to hold the ball for him every ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

Shrek Of The Bible

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

God is taking you and me on a journey to a Promised Land. For us that Promised Land is heaven. The land of Israel has already been given to His Chosen People. We the church are to continue our journey to our place of rest which is heaven. Satan does

Shrek of the Bible In Numbers 22 we learn of a talking Donkey that pre-dates the Donkey from the now famous movie Shrek. It seems Hollywood still borrows from the bible when it’s looking for a great story to tell. In the movie version we learn that the King wants to get rid of all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A Man Ought To Die

Contributed by Larry Finley on Oct 1, 2009

Funeral Sermon for a dedicated Christian man

HOW A MAN OUGHT TO DIE Numbers 23:10 … Let me die the death of therighteous, and let my last end be like his! 1. Once in a while some one comes along a. enriches our lives b. way they live teaches – ought to live c. way they die teaches – we ought to die 2. Guy Anderson was such a man as ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jun 30, 2009

It’s not over until God says it’s over. Our job will change as we travel through our life.

Luke 13:6-9 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ’For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Anger

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 3, 2024

A zeal for God’s name and honour produces this anger. An anger that is Holy. When the reverence or honour due to God’s name, church, or people is disrespected, then we see sudden bursts of this anger.

This is missing in today's modern churches. A zeal for God’s name and honour produces this anger. An anger that is Holy. When the reverence or honour due to God’s name, church, or people is disrespected, then we see sudden bursts of this anger. These people with holy anger get angry when God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:8

The Not So Silent Killer Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from series I did on Attitudes. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald entitled Lord Change My Attitude.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE The Not So Silent Killer Sunday February 18, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 12:1-12 Intro. A. According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one third of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Rabble Among Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2023

Association with a church does not translate to identification with Christ.

“The rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, ‘Oh that we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. But now our strength is dried up, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Complain Any More!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2020

The whining of the people of Israel following God's deliverance from slavery is too often echoed among the churches of this day. Grumbling is a serious sin against God, inviting His divine judgement.

“The people complained in the hearing of the LORD about their misfortunes, and when the LORD heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Today we will be finishing our series with the third and final teaching on the Beauty of the Jewish Prayer Shawl. Though as Christians we do not use the prayer shawl there is much we can learn from it. The shawl (talit) was and is an integral part of the Jewish faith – from which our own faith ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

My Way, Or God's Way? Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 9, 2008

Living a Godly life begins with a choice: will I do things MY way, or GOD’s way?

Title: My Way, Or God’s Way? Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 1) Text: Num 20:1-12 Date Preached: June 1, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Years ago, Frank Sinatra had a popular song in which he sang, “And now the end is near And so I face the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing Second Fiddle Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Ambition is a two-edged sword; it can spur hard work, but can also lead to resentment if proper recognition isn't forthcoming.

Good morning. This is Rubel Milkash from the Canaan Broadcasting Corporation, bringing you the region’s top stories every morning. Today’s feature is an exclusive interview with Moses BenAmram, charismatic leader of the most amazing mass migration in recent history. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Priestly Blessing

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

THE PRIESTLY BLESSING..

"THE PRIESTLY BLESSING" Numbers 6:22-27 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 23 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, 24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-24

Denomination: Foursquare