Sermons on Spies:

Standing Side By Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2018

It is a constant theme in Scripture - God calls His church to be "united". What does this mean, and how can we get it done?

In the 1600s the King of Sweden was Gustav Adolf II - and he was considered one of the great military strategists of the age. As with all great military strategists, the King was thinking ahead to how to control various areas around his nation, and one of the areas he had his eye on was Baltic ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23, Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Ain’t Going

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 30, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 14: 1 – 45

Numbers 14: 1 – 45 We ain’t going – nowhere – no how 14 So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. 2 And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013

Real faith leads to real action.

Real faith leads to real action. When I was going to university I often came home to my hometown on holidays. During one Christmas break, a young man started attending the church. I recognized him. His name was Alan and he was in my grade in the local high school we attended together. My friends ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2023

This message is about walking with God and doing His will even when things are extremely difficult. It is human nature to choose the path of least resistance, but as a child of God, we can't in our service to Him.

The Path of Least Resistance Scripture: Second Timothy 1:1-7; 4:2-4; First Samuel 15:1-3; 24 The title of my message this morning is “The Path of Least Resistance.” The path of least resistance is “the physical or symbolic pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, 1 Samuel 15:1-24, 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Giant Of Faithlessness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 13, 2006

Message #3 in the series. Preparing for rain. That phrase sets the dividing line between faithfulness and faithlessness. The giant of faithlessness is simply living as though we do not believe God is going to do what He says he is going to do.

FACING THE GIANTS Dealing With The Giant of Faithlessness Hebrews 11 INTRODUCTION: Preparing for rain. That phrase sets the dividing line between faithfulness and faithlessness. The giant of faithlessness is simply living as though we do not believe God is going to do what He says he is going to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Faith

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This message describes faith and the benefits of having faith in Christ.

Text: Hebrews 11:1,30; Joshua 6:1-10 Title: It Takes Faith! Illustration: It was a good answer that was once given by a poor woman to a minister who asked her, "What is faith?" She replied: "I am ignorant, and I cannot answer well, but I think it is taking God at His word." Faith is a daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30, Joshua 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Equals Action Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004

Faith without works is dead. How often have I heard that sitting in the pews. James talks about meeting peoples needs as a way of showing faith. I want to take that a step further.

James 2:14-26 what good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? (15) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. (16) If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua Introduction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 16, 2007

Joshua is a book about being an everyday hero, about trusting God’s might above our sight. In this introduction we learn how God prepared Joshua to face his battles, and how God prepares us to face ours.

Calvary Chapel Newberg o Bible Study Joshua - Introduction A brief history of God’s redemptive work: God created man who then rebelled against him, giving themselves over as slaves to an enemy (Satan). God began His redemptive work by promising a Savior (Genesis 3), then working to bring about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

Succeeding Where Others Fail

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 19, 2008

The Secret to succeeding where others before you have failed. (The Caleb Spirit)

“Succeeding Where Others Fail” Joshua 13:1-14:12 One of the most difficult tasks we have in life is to be faithful and to do the best you can when you are not in the spotlight, and someone else gets all the attention and credit. The hardest instrument to learn to play in life is “second ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing Yourself As God Does Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Israel had repeatedly witnessed God’s power; why were they intimidated? It’s a perception problem called low self-esteem, and it’s how the enemy prevents you from winning. The Israelites quickly forgot their Red Sea deliverance...

Seeing Yourself As God Does Numbers 13:1-2, 30-33NKJV A man in the prairie observed an eagle fatally wounded by gunshot. He writes: “With his eyes gleaming…he slowly turned his head, giving one last…longing look towards the sky. He’d often swept those starry spaces ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leave The Mountain

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Apr 9, 2018

Israel had been at Mr Sinai for a year, building the tabernacle, training an army, and learning God's instructions (Torah). The God told Moses, "you have been at this mountain long enough". It was time to move on and accomplish God's plan for Israel.

Our Torah Portion today is the beginning of the book titled Deuteronomy. It comes from the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) and means “second law” or “repetition of the law. We know that when people say law, the actual Hebrew word Torah means instruction. God gave us His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Crossing The River

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012

At graduation and at many other times in life God brings us to the point where we must decide to trust and follow Him.

“Crossing the River” Rev. Chip Blackshear First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi, Texas Joshua 3:1-17 I don’t know about you, but for me it seems that sometimes life is just flying by and the days and weeks seem to run together. One reason for that, I think, is because much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost Opportunities

Contributed by Ed Walker on Sep 24, 2011

What can we learn about the massive failure of Israel at Kadesh, as recording in Numbers 13-14? How can we use the lessons of Kadesh to help us follow Christ and honor God?

Introduction God has called you to be a living testimony of His goodness and grace. You are to exemplify His character with integrity and love. You are to follow Christ by living out His word and teachings. However, it too often becomes the norm that professing Christians live in unbelief and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Kings Clash

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

A Christmas Sermon. Herod was invaded by another King and was conquered. This sermon is an in depth look at the wicked king vs. the King of Kings.

Two Kings Clash Matthew 2:1-16 Has anyone ever heard Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carole? The story of scrooge and his transformation. At one point Scrooge cared less for the holidays. Humbug was his attitude. Today we will discuss a man who hated Christmas more than scrooge, the grinch, or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness