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The Serpent

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

based on 64 ratings
| 2,552 views

JESUS THE ANTIDOTE TO THE SERPENT`S POISON

The Old Testament tells a very strange story about Moses. Moses had led the people of Israel out of their most terrible slavery in Egypt. There lives had been a burden under a terrible tyrant - they longed for escape. So, God, who loved them, delivered them from slavery with MIGHTY MIRACLES - how ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
The Serpent Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011

based on 1 rating
| 7,828 views

In chapter 3 of Genesis we are introduced to a new character, the serpent.

Who is this serpent? Revelation 12:9 “The great dragon was hurled down – that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan.” Adam and Eve were face to face with Satan. We don’t know if this was merely an appearance of a serpent or a real serpent possessed by Satan. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The Bronze Serpent

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

based on 49 ratings
| 34,768 views

How the Bronze Serpent of Moses and the Cross are connected.

THE BRONZE SERPENT TEXT: Numbers 21:4-9 If somebody mentions snake stories in the Bible, the first one that pops into most people’s minds is Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, getting tricked into disobeying God by a clever snake. Those who might remember this little story from Numbers about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:11-16

Denomination: Methodist
Jesus And The Serpent

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 24, 2007

based on 5 ratings
| 4,977 views

Why does Jesus compare himself with a serpent?

John 3:14-17 (KJV) 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God
Serpent Of Brass

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 25, 2006

based on 14 ratings
| 4,649 views

Powerful “fixing-our-eyes-on” - “feasting-our-eyes-on” - expectant kind of faith.

I. THE SERPENT OF BRASS ON CROSS A. Natural Environment Discourages The People 1. Unfriendly surroundings 2. Complain and speak against the Lord 3. Camp infested with red fiery poisonous snakes a. snakes had been in wilderness all the time b. now Lord releases his restraint, turns them loose 4. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

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The Bronze Serpent

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2010

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THE BRONZE SERPENT This event, the healing effected by glancing at the Copper Serpent, was so spectacular that it was probably famed region wide. According to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "With the decline of Egyptian control of the region in the middle of the 12th century BCE, the ...read more

Tags: Illustration, Sheet, Gifts Healing, Children's Ministry

Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Danger Of The Serpent

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 5, 2011

based on 2 ratings
| 4,151 views

THE DANGER OF THE SERPENT There was a tragedy in Florida. I’m not sure if the baby BURMESE PYTHON came with a warning. If not, it should have. The Oxford, Florida family that brought the serpent home as a pet would live to regret allowing such a creature in the house. The snake, now 12 feet long, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Satan
Parallels Between The Serpent On The Pole And Christ On The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 8, 2023

based on 1 rating
| 701 views

Parallels between the Serpent on the Pole and Christ on the Cross: 1. The bronze serpent was God’s means of salvation for the Israelites who were bitten by the serpents in the wilderness. Jesus Christ crucified is God’s means of salvation for everyone who has been bitten by the deadly venom of sin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16

Tags: Israel, Forgiveness, Christ, Cross, Easter, Judgment, Redemption, Sin (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Disguised

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 15, 2018

based on 1 rating
| 4,585 views

I live in Arkansas. I LOVE when autumn comes and fall leaves drift down on autumn breezes. But in Arkansas, you have to be careful about those leaves on the ground because some of them conceal SERPENTS. There are lots of Copperhead Snakes here. Copperheads are venomous Pit Vipers that strike you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14, Genesis 4:7, Genesis 3:1, Proverbs 23:27, Proverbs 22:14, Ecclesiastes 7:26 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Deceive, Disguise, Discerning, Affairs, Snares, Sin, Deception, Serpent, Adultery (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic
Nicky Gumbel Says: "The Man Blamed The Woman, ... PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002

based on 2 ratings
| 3,916 views

Nicky Gumbel says: “The man blamed the woman, the woman blamed the serpent, and the serpent ...read more

Tags: Marriage General, Satan, Sin Fall Of Man

Denomination: *other

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Setting The Stage For A Coming Messiah

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Produced by Coldwater Media

based on 9 ratings
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This clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels" examines why it is important to understand the history of the Israelite beliefs and the history of the Jewish religious culture that Jesus was born into. The Torah begins with the story of Adam and Eve and the resulting separation of God and man. It was in this story that the Israelites got their first hint of a coming messiah.

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:15

Tags: serpent, genesis, satan, sin, in the beginning, image of god, adam and eve, the fall (view more) (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves: Countdown

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Produced by Church Visuals

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Discover practical wisdom for navigating a competitive world with grace in 'Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves - How to be Winsome in a Win/Lose World: Box.' This empowering Series In A Box equips churches to foster understanding and empathy, promoting meaningful connections in an increasingly divided society.

Tags: series, church, title, gentle, wise, serpents, sermon, sermon, church, graphics, doves (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves: Sermon Bumper

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| 117 views

Discover practical wisdom for navigating a competitive world with grace in 'Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves - How to be Winsome in a Win/Lose World: Box.' This empowering Series In A Box equips churches to foster understanding and empathy, promoting meaningful connections in an increasingly divided society.

Tags: series, church, serpents, sermon, wise, title, gentle, sermon, doves, church, graphics (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves: Livestream Motion

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Produced by Church Visuals

| 76 views

Discover practical wisdom for navigating a competitive world with grace in 'Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves - How to be Winsome in a Win/Lose World: Box.' This empowering Series In A Box equips churches to foster understanding and empathy, promoting meaningful connections in an increasingly divided society.

Tags: graphics, church, doves, sermon, gentle, wise, motion, sermon, serpents, church, series (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves: Title Motion

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Produced by Church Visuals

| 99 views

Discover practical wisdom for navigating a competitive world with grace in 'Wise As Serpents, Gentle As Doves - How to be Winsome in a Win/Lose World: Box.' This empowering Series In A Box equips churches to foster understanding and empathy, promoting meaningful connections in an increasingly divided society.

Tags: series, church, serpents, sermon, motion, wise, gentle, sermon, doves, church, graphics (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive

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