Sermons on Spys:

In It For The Long Haul Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2007

Caleb is a wonderful example of someone who starts strong and finishes strong for the Lord. Learn some principals to keep you vibrant in your walk with the Lord.

Calvary Chapel Newberg - Bible Study Joshua 14 - 15 Staying in The Game (possible Wednesday: Caleb the spy - and the attitude of the Christian on God’s mission) In our society we tend to disregard our elders. Ever since the late 1950’s a culture of youth supremacy has permeated the fabric of our ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Expectation Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2019

In Joshua 2, we read about a woman named Rahab. She was a prostitute who had faith in God, helped the Israelites, and even became the 35th great-grandmother of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please turn in your bibles to the book of JOSHUA, chapter 2. Our subject today will be on a woman named Rahab. Rahab was a prostitute. Should we shun her or love her? I think most people would be surprised to know we are called to love her with our hearts. But to do this we must first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, James 4:4, Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: *other

Faithless Gossips (Numbers 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2024

What happens to churches filled with gossip and slander? Let's look at Numbers 14.

Do our congregations murmur against God or godly leadership? Can we expect God to bless us without faith in His word? Let’s look at Number 14. Did Israel again murmur against Moses? Does gossip affect the atmosphere in our churches? All the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Analyzing A Conversion

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

You could write a book entitled “The Conversions Recorded in the Bible.” This is the story of one of those conversions.

ANALYZING A CONVERSION Joshua 2:1-24 INTRO: You could write a book entitled “The Conversions Recorded in the Bible.” The book would be thick, for the conversions are numerous. The book would be interesting, for the types of conversions are unique. The book would have a universal appeal, for many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Standing At The Edge Of The Promised Land

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 30, 2005

This message looks at three key choices we need to make (where’s our vision, our heart, and our confidence?) and the choice God has to make in response.

Three Choices For Us As We Stand At The Edge Of The Promised Land: 1. OUR VISION: Objective or Obstacles? A. Objective. - 13:1-2. - note the balance of “spy out” (what Israel did) and “giving” (what God did). - also: 13:17-20 - careful investigation. B. Obstacles. - 13:28-29. - not that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Sermon: Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009

To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent.

Children’s Sermon Seeing Jesus John 1:20-21 Sermon Objective: To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent. Sermon Object: Binoculars Good morning!!!! It is sooooooo good to see you today. But, I know a way that I can see you even better … ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Steps To Recovery (Picking Up The Pieces Of Your Lives Again)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

GUIDELINES TO MANAGE OUR LIVES BACK TO GOD’S ORIGINAL PLAN.

THE STEPS TO RECOVERY - Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Mat 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not:

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Fear not:

2 Kings 6:8-23 1. HIS ENCOUNTER WITH OPPOSITION - Vs. 13 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. (a) The Blessing he was to the work of God v 10. And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Treatment Of Titus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2018

The Galatians were following the false teachers who were Judaizers, because they thought it was necessary for those who aspired to higher perfection to observe the Law of Moses in addition to Christian faith and doctrine.

September 11, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe II. Personal: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (1:11–2:21) II.B: Independent of Jerusalem Apostles (1:13-2.21) II.B.3: Confirmed by the Jerusalem Apostles (2.1-10) Chapter II.B.3.a: The Treatment of Titus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Story Of Rahab

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 1, 2001

What Rahab is not known for is what matters most. Her faith.

In the book of Joshua 2, we are introduced to a women by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho, in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, James 2:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clockwork: Living In The Present Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 14, 2006

God Opporunities come in our lives but are we awake, alert and advancing when they arrive?

Clockwork: Living in the Present by Shannon Lewis 10/15/06 The last time we visited this sermon series we looked at the first dimension of time management: Learning from the Past. This week’s sermon of the 3 part series we’ll be exploring: Living in the Present. Just a quick recap before we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:2

Evaluating Your Ministry Mindset Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014

A sermon examining the primary focus of our ministry.

Evaluating Your Ministry Mindset Galatians 2:1-10 After a town-wide revival had concluded, three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Presbyterian preacher said, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sonrise In Mourning Brings End To Grave Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Easter sermon, the resurrection of Christ.

"SONRISE IN THE MOURNING BRINGS AN END TO A GRAVE PROBLEM" TEXT: Luke 24:1-53 INTRO: We like to avoid the subject of death. Young people live as though it doesn’t exist, middle age people think it only happens to other people, and elderly people try avoid the obvious nature of death by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God