Playlist: Balaam's Sin (topic)

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Cain, Balaam, and Korah

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Jude warns us to avoid the ways of Cain, Balaam, and Korah that characterize false teachers—greedy, worshipping on one's own terms, appealing to the masses.


Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part 1)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Balaam stands among the notorious figures of biblical history, marked by his profound sin and destructive influence on Israel. Known as the Devourer, his name reflects his malevolent nature, and his reputation as a renowned curser from Pethor, near the Euphrates, made him a sought-after figure for those seeking to harm others …


Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part 2)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Balaam's sin reveals a profound spiritual blindness and self-interest that stand in stark contrast to the righteousness God desires. His story unfolds as a warning, set just before Israel crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land, mirroring our own time as we stand on the edge of the Kingdom of God. Balaam, a …


Authority: Why So Many Resent It

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Balaam's sin, as an example of pride and self-centeredness, reveals a deep struggle with submission to authority. In the account from Numbers, Balaam showed himself to be a compromiser, driven by a lust for wealth and esteem. Despite God's clear command not to go with the Moabites and not to curse Israel, Balaam was unsatisfied …


Themes of I Corinthians (Part 4)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

During the Days of Unleavened Bread, the theme of fleeing from sin emerges as a critical lesson for Christians, highlighted by the failures of the Israelites in the wilderness. Among their many sins, the incident involving Balaam stands out as a grave warning. Balaam's strategy to undermine Israel was not through direct …