Sermons on God Of The Valley:

Narrow Door

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 5, 2019

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

The Screwtape Letters is a classic book, where C.S. Lewis came up with the idea of a senior demon named Screwtape telling his trade secrets about how to corrupt a human soul- Regarding the narrow gate mentioned in our Gospel today, Screwtape would say: 1). A broad, constructed road, requires a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Andrew- Power Of An Ordinary Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#4] ANDREW- POWER OF AN ORDINARY LIFE John 1:35-42 Introduction: We do not know Andrew very well- His brother, Peter, gets most of the attention; but we ought to know him. We see people like Peter only occasionally in a lifetime; but we see ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas- Changed From Doubt To Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 8th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#8] THOMAS- CHANGED FROM DOUBT TO FAITH John 20:24-29 Introduction: We often judge people by 1 mistake. We never let them forget it. Further, we never let the world forget it. When we think of David, we think of his sin. We forget what a great ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Man And The King

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

The diety of Christ

The Man and The King The following sermon is in honor of my late Uncle Billy Banks, my mothers only sibling. To say that he was admired would be an understatement. He was a pillar to the church and to the family. While growing up I was blessed to have two sets of parents. I was raised on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assumptions

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 3, 2012

What we assume about others can be wrong!

John 18:33-38-Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: A Teaching Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018

We will discuss modifying the sermon outline to a teaching format, and share a brief introduction to how we can reach people who learn by different methods.

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage obedience to Jesus' command to teach in Matthew 28. Lesson Intro Jesus instructed the disciples to both preach the Gospel (Mark 16:15) and teach those who responded, to obey what he had taught them (Matthew 28:19-20). Preaching is more or less gospel work, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 14, 2019

Ministers often complicate the doctrine of the rapture for people by stating that many signs must be seen and many prophecies must be fulfilled before the second coming of Christ, and then, at the same time, they make statements that He might come tonight or at any moment.

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH INTRO: We mean the rapture of the church, the catching up of all true believers in Christ to meet the Lord in the air. Dake I Thes 4:13-17, I Cor 15:23, Phil 3:20-21, John 14:1-3, Luke 21:34-36, Col. 3:4 Called "the coming of the Lord” but never the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extraordinary Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 17, 2019

Second in the series Extraordinary Life: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. We, as believers, should be able to forgive anyone of anything.

Extraordinary Forgiveness March 17, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. When we understand the extraordinary forgiveness that God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Chapter 15 is one of the most important and crucial chapters in the Bible. Let me build this sermon on six simple words.

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY I CORINTHIANS 15 INTRODUCTION: “If a man dies will he live again?” Job asked that question. So did the Corinthians. Why is this even addressed? Let’s review. To sum up Paul’s words: Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We All Doubt Like Thomas

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

doubt is not negative unless it takes you to not believing

John 20:24-29 In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: I don’t believe you Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Episcopal

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Easter 5(A) In His death Christ opened an ocean of mercy for the whole world. We who have received that mercy, who live in His mercy, cannot help but to be merciful and forgiving towards others. Christ forgives so we forgive. He has forgiven us and removed our hearts of stone.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Sticks and Stones” The word of the risen Christ spread quickly. The disciples needed help in caring for the widows and orphans. They choose Stephen. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60, Ezekiel 36:25-36, Ephesians 5:25-27, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Red Heifer Water (Numbers 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2024

What does the ashes of a red heifer mixed in water have to do with baptism and Jesus? Let's look at Numbers 19.

Is death the ultimate result of sin? Do hatred, verbal abuse, lust, lying, ignoring the needy and greed ultimately cause our own destruction? Does cleansing us from sin involve someone dying for us? Is this dramatically pictured in the water mixed with the ashes of a red heifer? Let’s review ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Giving

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 2, 2024

This is a short conclusion to a Christmas cantata performed by the choir leading into the invitation and response time.

As we come to the conclusion of our program this morning and leading up to our response and invitation time, I would like to BRIEFLY close the program out with these words. Choir, you have given us memories to hold on to. Your gift of giving of yourselves to make this program possible is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob blesses his sons before he dies. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) - Genesis 49 Jacob, being about to die, blesseth his sons, and foretelleth what shall happen to each of them hereafter. He giveth them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Far Above All

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025

Jesus is not just above all — He is far above all. This truth should be our anchor and confidence as believers. No matter the opposition, the believer’s victory is certain because our Lord reigns supreme.

FAR ABOVE ALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 1:20-21 (KJV) "Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God