Sermons on Lonesome Valleys:

"The Wind Blows Where It Wills”

Contributed by John Newton on May 24, 2021

The wind that blew through the upper room at Pentecost still blows today

It’s probably been a long time since you were in a room with a hundred and twenty people. But I want you to do your best to imagine it anyway. You might even need to close your eyes for a moment—as long as you promise not to fall asleep! The scene I want you to form in your minds is, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding A Goal Worth Pursuing

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 23, 2021

Finding your purpose, enjoying your relationship with God, and sharing his goodness with others is living the dream. Living one day like that is better than a thousand days away from God. It is a joy to serve and please God.

Sermon: Finding A Goal Worth Pursuing Psalms 84:1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!2 My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my body cry out for the living God. 3 Yes, the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest for herself, where she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

911 And The Hook

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

Something supernatural happened that day that shook the heavens, and that has set-into motion a major thrust towards both the return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His church, and the attempted destruction of Israel

911 And The Hook Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, something cataclysmic and catastrophic happened on that day in America. It was the attack on the World Trade Center in New York by terrorists. But that’s not all that happened that day. Something supernatural happened that day ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1, 2 Peter 3:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Choice: Accept Or Reject Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 18, 2019

Examining the final week of Jesus earthly, fully human life & ministry.

The Saint Worship is personal, yes, but IT IS NOT PRIVATE! The Seeker Standing just outside the threshold of a house still leaves you outside. The Sceptic You don’t have to know everything about something or someone to trust. It was a beautiful Spring day. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The King!

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 7, 2023

This prophetic messages focuses on Revelation 19, in which we see the King of kings and Lord of lords ride from the sky to enact justice and establish His throne.

For seven long years the Tribulation had been raging across the earth. Scores of people had been destroyed by the outpouring of God’s wrath. News outlets scrambled as unexplainable catastrophes happened one by one. Those unwilling to take the mark of the beast had to hide for their lives; others ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 21, 2017

Protection, Provision, Peace

FAITH OVER FEAR - Trust the Shepherd Psalm 23:1-6 March 19, 2023 Introduction: About 5 years ago a very famous New Zealander died…He was only 17 years old but considering he was a sheep and the fact that sheep usually only live about 6 years before they are sent to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strong And Courageous: Trusting In God's Promises Joshua 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024

In the journey of life, we often face daunting challenges and uncertainties that can cause us to fear and doubt. Yet, as believers, we are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in the promises of God. Today, we will explore Joshua 1:9 and discover how it empowers us to live boldly in faith.

Be Strong and Courageous: Trusting in God's Promises Joshua 1:9 Introduction: In the journey of life, we often face daunting challenges and uncertainties that can cause us to fear and doubt. Yet, as believers, we are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in the promises of God. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 56:3, Isaiah 43:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 23:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrounded By His Love: Living In God's Blessings And Protection Psalm 5:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2024

Psalm 5:12 encapsulates the heart of God's relationship with His people, His boundless favour, and His protective love.

Surrounded by His Love: Living in God's Blessings and Protection Psalm 5:12 Introduction: Today, we dive into the richness of Psalm 5:12. This verse encapsulates the heart of God's relationship with His people, His boundless favour, and His protective love. Let's read together from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12, Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 91:4, Romans 8:38-39, Numbers 23:19, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 54:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken Walls PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Explore the themes of personal growth and rebuilding in our spiritual lives, drawing parallels from the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Good morning, Church family! We've got a powerful message to share with you today, and I'm excited to dive in together. You know, Desiderius Erasmus once said, “By a Carpenter mankind was made, and only by that Carpenter can mankind be remade.” Now ain't that the truth? We're all works in progress, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-19

Topics: Rebuilding, Broken

Blow Out The Candles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Trials shape us, and through God's grace, they can be transformed into testimonies of triumph and evidence of God's faithfulness.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our love for God and our desire to understand His Word more fully. Our lives are a beautiful tapestry, woven together with threads of faith, hope, and love. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11-13

Topics: Wish Granted

The Shepherd Of The Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores God's character as our Providing Shepherd, Protector of the Flock, and Promise Keeper, encouraging trust in His wisdom and goodness.

Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, where we can find solace, strength and, most importantly, the presence of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a well-known, yet ever profound, piece of scripture - Psalm 23. This passage, ...read more

Topics: Christ, Provider

Dry Bone Come Alive Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2025

We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life anything! Can you catch the vision of this truth and reality for 2025?

Opening Video Illustration: Peanut Butter Goggles - Skit Guys! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thyatira: 'tis The Gift To Be Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2003

True simplicity is a focus on the fundamentals of love, faith, service, and patient endurance. Getting caught up in theological guesses or emotional highs diverts us from "this one thing I do".

Some things are so simple they are hard to understand! Some things are so direct and obvious that we don’t want to accept them as they are. We want to make them complicated. Have you ever tried to describe to someone how to tie a shoestring? It seems simple until you start to teach it. Left ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Small Stuff Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 26, 2003

Isaac

IT’S ALL SMALL STUFF (GENESIS 26:12-33) Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s dog, was having one of those lazy, carefree days doing nothing as he plopped his stomach on the floor in his kennel and then walked around aimlessly and restlessly, sighing in his thoughts: “I’m growing old, and I’ve never done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Agony Is Not Defeat Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

For three years Jesus had taught, for three years he had healed and performed miracles and for three years he tried to make a difference in his world and to point people to his Father. And now it had come down to this. Jesus and the disciples had arrived

Agony is Not Defeat Mark 14:27-42 Anticipation can be the worst part of any experience. Anticipation is often the most painful of experiences. Throughout the week as Friday loomed nearer and nearer, Jesus’ sense of anticipation must have grown exponentially. You’ve been there. You know how you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Methodist