Sermons on Death Valley:

A Look Of Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2010

In God's dealings with Israel, the atoning work of Jesus Christ was always in mind. The symbol of the snake was intended for later use by Jesus as an illustration of his death.

A Look of Faith (Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:13-16) 1. In the world of medicine and nutritional supplements, do we really know what we are doing? People seem so sure about their claims, but we need to remind ourselves: we don't know what we don't know. 2. This AFP article broke this last ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maundy Thursday Celebration

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 24, 2008

The last night that Christ had on this earth before His death where he celebrated a final passover meal with His disciples.

This evening we are going to go through the last night that Christ had on this earth before His death which, which we call Good Friday. (Prayer) The setting: In the final week of Jesus’ life before His crucifixion, all of Jerusalem was celebrating the Passover. In terms of the Jewish calendar, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5-6

Denomination: Other

The Christian's Assurrance Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007

There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Final Exam

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 13, 2014

Death is just the doorway to another life that’s not 70 years, but eternal. You’ll still be conscious after death. There will be a resurrection & we'll all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Let's look at 4 aspects of that Judgment.

YOUR FINAL EXAM Rom. 14:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" 2. They planned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom: Purpose - Meaning Of Life (Book Of Ecclesiastes)

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2015

Ecclesiastes ‘represents a brilliant argument for how someone would look at life if God did not play a direct, intervening role in life, and if there were no life after death.’ But because there is a God, and life continues after death, let us fear God!

THE WISDOM TRILOGY #2: PURPOSE – MEANING OF LIFE (BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES) INTRO TO TOPIC: • How many of you have read the book of Ecclesiastes before? What is it about? QUOTE: “The book of Ecclesiastes is puzzling to the novice reader because its skepticism can be overwhelming. ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 17 – How Can God Be Kind And Compassionate When He Allows Awful Suffering, Misery And Death? - Chapter 3:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 4, 2025

Jeremiah speaks of the LORD’S loving kindness and compassions yet all around is misery and suffering and death, even cannibalism, because of the Babylonian slaughter. How can this possibly be reconciled? Can abject suffering and death and a God of love be put together? Recall is important!

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 17 – HOW CAN GOD BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE WHEN HE ALLOWS AWFUL SUFFERING, MISERY AND DEATH? - CHAPTER 3:21-22 We continue with Chapter 3, full of short verses and to the point. These are the laments of a defeated and ravished people. [19]. WITHOUT RECALL THERE ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21, Romans 4:18, Galatians 3:6, Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 26, 2021

Most people aren’t good at expressing grief. Yet two-thirds of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God. The Hebrew writers knew that the path of praise often went through the valley of mourning. So what happens when we grieve and mourn properly?

Good Grief May 30, 2021 John 11:32-35 NIV “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 137:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus has the spoken authority over death, disease and every other aspect of life. So why do we hesitate seeking his face?

Jesus Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood Luke 8:43-48 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the better known examples of where Jesus heals a woman and next week we will see him restore life to a young girl. Attention: Notice please as Jesus responds in these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:48

Denomination: Baptist

Return To The Mount Of Olives

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 30, 2015

Holy Week or Easter or even the Sunday after Easter. The Easter story is not just about the death, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is ultimately about the Second Coming of Christ.

Return to the Mount of Olives “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives.” Luke 21:37 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the Return to the Mount of Olives. Just east of the Holy City of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Of The Heart

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2019

It’s in those times of trial, we are still to be thankful! The times we experience in the valleys of life, when we feel like all we have to hang onto is God. Those are the times we should realize the only thing we have ever had to hang onto is God!

The Attitude of the Heart Illus. From a sermon of Johnny Creasong’s Some people are just impossible to please.... A large dog walks into a butcher shop carrying a purse in its mouth. He puts the purse down and sits in front of the meat case. “What is it, boy?" the butcher jokingly asks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 4:2, 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon V: Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

Since fear is a natural human response to the unknown, as well as to threatening circumstances, God reassures His children of His constant Presence in life, in death and in the great beyond!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON V: FREEDOM FROM FEAR When our country’s beloved four-term President, affectionately known as FDR, said in his declaration of war speech prior to involvement in World War II, he sounded the clarion call to courage in one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 10:30-31

Decision!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

Decision is an important thing in life.Life is all about decisions of life or death,good or evil.How & how long you take your decision dertemines you life.Make wise and quick decision for life!

“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. The sun and moon will be darkened, and the stars no longer shine.” Joel 3:14-15 Decision is one thing that is very important in life. You can’t do without it but you need not to keep it. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Fallen Nature Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 17, 2006

The warning of death sits before all of us tonight. God has provided a way out of the death that awaits us but until we truly understand and take ownership of our brokenness and sinful nature we can not fully understand God’s gift of life.

Last week we left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after creation. Everything that God had created was good, and in fact when it came to creating humans, you and I, He said it was very good. Looking around, the world was paradise. Everything was created perfectly. Mankind had everything that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

The stone was rolled away for you. Are you curious? The stone speaks. It speaks to us of death, victory over death, and hope for the future through Christ. The stone was rolled away so we could encounter the risen Lord. He is risen! He is alive today. He

Opening illustration: Around the year 1930, a Communist leader named Nikolai Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev, Ukraine. His mission was to address a huge assembly with the aim of advancing communism. His subject for the evening was atheism. For a solid hour he aimed his heavy artillery at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational