Sermons on Drying:

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007

Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14 regarding the raising of the dry bones in preparation for our revival week

Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Title: Can These Bones Live? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, PM Opening illustration: The treacherous enemy facing the church of Jesus Christ today is the dictatorship of the routine, when the routine becomes "lord" in the life of the church. Programs are organized and the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rattling Of Bones Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Only the Spirit of God can reverse the process of spiritual death and can make dry bones live.

This is a crazy time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all stepping on each other’s toes. You have probably noticed the Halloween display at the corner of Elm and Metcalf with its grave stones and skeletons. According to Monday’s paper, the owner says she enjoys setting it up and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Go To The Well

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 8, 2009

When Life gets dry, miserable, we need to go to the well of life for a drink of living water.

In the Scriptures that we read in John chapter 4, we read a very familiar story of a Samaritan Woman and Her encounter with Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was in Samaria – That alone would make the headlines of any Jewish newspaper of the day. You see Jews did not particularly like Samaritan’s. They ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008

The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

“Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Entering Into A Season Of Divine Celebration

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 20, 2014

Discover four simple truths that can take you from a dry season to a season of rejoicing and celebration.

INTRODUCTION It is a good thing to have cause to rejoice and celebrate. The opposite of rejoicing is to mourn. It isn’t a pleasant thing to be in a state of mourning. No one hopes and prays for a day of mourning; for any situation that will bring pain, sorrow and sadness to the person’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hiding Place

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 17, 2021

Sometimes wilderness looks tough, dry, painful and unbearable but being hidden is necessary for the process of the growth of Church.

Hiding place! Revelation 12:1”A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars..” Just because things are not working out well now, never ever give up friend. Would you believe if I tell you that we preached to an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Four Winds.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Mar 26, 2023

The valley of dry bones starts with Israel and ends with us today calling on the four winds of God for help.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 NLT 37 The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's power to bring hope and restoration, as demonstrated in Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's a blessing to be here with you today, to share in the Word of God and to uncover the richness of His promises. We gather here today not as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters brought together by the love of Christ, bound by His grace, and called to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Topics: Goodness

Our Awesome Weapon, Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.

"Our Awesome Weapon - Prayer!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 7 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:18-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 13, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:18-20 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You Hungry? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Oct 27, 2005

This series is adapted from Tony Evan’s book "Dry Bones Dancing. It deals with our passion for God.

ARE YOU HUNGRY? Luke 19:1-10 Problem: “I can’t seem to find time for devotions.” Wrong definition. It was a hunger problem, not a time management problem. -When you are hungry, you don’t have to find time to eat. When your stomach is growling, it shows up in your choices. Hungry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Brook Dried Up"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 2, 2007

Water was a basic need, essential for Elijah’s survival. Why would God allow the brook to dry up?

I Kings 17: 1-7 “The brook dried up” While the long drought we have experienced this summer has been difficult to endure, it actually saved the life of eighteen year old college student Julian McCormick. On the morning of September 1, Julian left his Bowie State University campus to pick up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Making Wells In The Valley

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley.

MAKING WELLS IN THE VALLEY PSALM 84:6-- “Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Introduction: Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley. 1. Three Names of Valleys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2013

The Spirit breathes and brings life to old dry bones—just like he does in our lives.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 “A Living Hope” INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Thanksgiving. Turkeys graced most of our tables. By the end of the day, the carcasses of those turkeys were picked clean. Can you imagine going over to those bones—just before you throw them ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Strengthened, Established And Filled

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 28, 2011

When our spiritual tanks are bone dry, God by His Spirit stands ready to fill to us overflowing.

August 28, 2011 – “Strengthened, Established and Filled” – Ephesians 3:16-19 Charles Price, pastor of People’s Church in Toronto, says that verses 16-19 of Ephesians 3 is one prayer that you don’t really need to add: “…If it is Your will”, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God