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  • James May avatar

    Digging Wells In The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 75,435 views

    Life is a journey through the Valley of Baca (Valley of Tears) on our journey to the safety of the "City of Refuge". If we will learn to dig a well in every adversity, God’s refreshing will come.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Super Glue

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011
     | 4,659 views

    The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

    Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,170 views

    After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

    Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace, Glory Fand Guts Part Ii

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 4, 2013
     | 3,185 views

    We can be happy/joyful because our home comes from peace with and privilege of experiencing the presence of God... and that's good because life is full of character building adversity.

    Title: Grace, Glory and Guts Part II Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: We can be joyful/happy because our hope comes through peace with God and that’s good because life is full of character building adversity. Introduction Last Sunday I told the story about a farmer whose donkey fell into an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle Is For Your Future

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 44,786 views

    If you could see where God is taking you, you would understand the reason for the great warfare and adversity you are facing. You are pregnant with destiny and Satan knows it.

    “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020
     | 15,713 views

    The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

    "THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Study Of Psalm 7 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2017
     | 9,327 views

    How we respond to adversity demonstrates a great testimony for the world to see. Do we run to our God for shelter and comfort … or do we try to wage war ourselves?

    A Study of Psalm 7 Psalm 7 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal psalms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Love That Won’t Let Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,306 views

    Explore and understand the depth of God's unconditional love, as expressed in Romans 8:38-39, and how nothing can separate us from it, regardless of the adversities we face.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive into a message straight from the heart of Apostle Paul and onto the pages of Romans 8:38-39. This passage speaks volumes about God's unconditional love, the power of adversity, and the assurance of victory we have in Christ Jesus. As A.W. Tozer once ...read more

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    Ehud PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,471 views

    Explores the story of Ehud from the book of Judges, emphasizing the importance of courage and obedience in the face of adversity, and how God can use us as willing deliverers in our own lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into a story from the book of Judges, featuring a man named Ehud. Now, Ehud's story is not your typical Sunday school tale. It's gritty, it's raw, and it's real. It's a story of disobedience, consequence, and ultimately, restoration ...read more

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    Character Study Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 804 views

    Joseph’s life is a testimony of how God turns adversity into advancement. From rejection to rulership, his story proves that divine purpose cannot be stopped by man’s plans.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH – SOLD INTO SLAVERY, BECAME RULER IN EGYPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-7 – “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kiss The Wave Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 853 views

    This sermon emphasizes that trials and obstacles are not enemies but opportunities to deepen faith and trust in God, as He uses adversity to transform lives, shape spiritual maturity, and showcase His redemptive power.

    Kiss the Wave Exodus 14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way” With approximately 120 billion neurons, each capable of forming 10,000 or more synapses, the human brain is a marvel of divine craftsmanship. King David’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Costly Obedience

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,855 views

    Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life when God asked him to sacrifice the child of promise. From it, we learn that God tests our faith, grows our faith, and models sacrifice as the Heavenly Father gives his only Son for us.

    Genesis 22:1-14 Costly Obedience Sometimes we go through such heavy trials in this life. And, if we’re honest, we may wonder, “God, why are you allowing this to happen to me? I’m trying to follow you best I can. Why, Lord?” Yet, perhaps the better question would be, “Lord, what do you want me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Walker avatar

    Great Is Our God

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,143 views

    God’s response to Israel’s frustrations reveals His power, His understanding, His grace, and the benefits of His love.

    Introduction The story is told of a wife who went to wake her husband up one Sunday morning. “Honey, its time to wake up,” the wife said with a cheerful voice. The husband responded, “I don’t want to get out of bed!” “Now dear,” she responded, “we don’t want to be late for church?” “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    I Believe In Church Camp

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    I have been to church camp scores and scores of weeks for almost fifty years. I know from experience the benefits:

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why I Believe in Camp 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction: What is camp? Names for camp Church camp—learn about church Christian service camp—learn about service/ministry Bible Camp—my favorite I have been to camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Place Near The Altar

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    Believers feel an attraction to the place of worship, a passion for God’s presence, and they make positive contibutions from which others will benefit.

    "A Place Near The Altar" Ps. 84:1-9 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal