Sermons on Lonesome Valleys:

Peace, Hope And Glory

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 30, 2021

Well in our scripture text today there is both good news and bad news. The good news is that we have hope no matter what happens. The bad news is that we can expect tribulation. But again the good news is that even then, we can have hope.

Alba 8-29-2021 PEACE, HOPE AND GLORY Romans 5:1-5 A large, two-engine train was making its way across Colorado. While crossing the mountains, one of the engines broke down. “No problem, we can make it to Denver and get a replacement engine there,” the engineer thought, and carried on at half ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did the world see Jesus in you this past week? If so, how did the world respond? If not, why not? Did you see Jesus in the world this week? How did you respond?

This week, I’d kinda gonna begin where we left off last week. This isn’t a second part of a series, simply a quick tie-in. John 21:9 “Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” John 21:12 “Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12, Psalm 51:10-12

Have You Lost Your Salvation Forever? The Difficult Verses Of Hebrews 6:4-6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024

Can a Christian lose salvation through sin (falling away)? Does backsliding forfeit your salvation so there is no repentance to renewal or restoration? We examine this difficult Hebrews passage to see what its proper application really is. These 3 verses really unsettle people.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SALVATION FOREVER? THE DIFFICULT VERSES OF HEBREWS 6:4-6 [A]. THE TOPIC BEFORE US This part of Hebrews chapter 6 is one passage that has such a multitude of interpretations, that it has become very confusing. I get asked about it. Wrong ideas are developed in this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Amos 5:25-26, Numbers 13:21-24, Joshua 1:2-4, Numbers 13:25-29, Numbers 13:30-33, Deuteronomy 1:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 John 1:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 12 - God's Grace And Man's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 15, 2024

God’s grace and His justice are like two sides of the same coin. Both go hand in hand and if we underplay one or overplay the other, we will err and miss out on God’s eternal reward. The life of Lot and his family will help us understand this better.

We read in Genesis 19:16, When Lot still hesitated, the angels seized his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters and rushed them to safety outside the city, for the LORD was merciful. (NLT) Most of us are familiar with the incident of the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16, Habakkuk 1:13, Genesis 19:24-25, Hebrews 10:31, Ezekiel 16:49, Luke 17:28, Romans 1:21, Zechariah 1:3, Genesis 19:26, Genesis 19:17, Genesis 19:29, Genesis 19:22, Genesis 19:23-26, Luke 17:32, 1 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2024

Paul prays that we grow in our knowledge of God. Our salvation is a miracle of God. No one is beyond redemption. Our celebration of God's grace last forever.

Eph 2:1-10 MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST Paul started this letter with a doxology in chapter 1, praising God for the work of the Gospel. • He praises God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit for their roles in saving us and giving us the hope of eternal life. • Before time begins, in time and beyond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 5:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Things Look Hopeless Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025

We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Encouragement Despite Discouraging Circumstances

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Paul wrote, Because we have encouragement in Christ.

1. Paul wrote, Because we have encouragement in Christ. Because we have loads of consolation in love. Because we have sufficient supplies of affection and compassion. Because we constantly enjoy fellowship in the Sprit. As a result of our taking this spiritual inventory let us make everyone's joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Our dependence on Jesus

THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:35; 8:54-58 I. INTRODUCTION BREAD IS THE MOST WIDELY EATEN FOOD IN THE WORLD. IT PROVIDES A LARGER SHARE OF PEOPLE’S ENERGY AND PROTEIN THAN ANY OTHER FOOD AND IS OFTEN CALLED THE STAFF OF LIFE. BREAD IS MADE BY BAKING DOUGH THAT CONSISTS CHIEFLY OF FLOUR OR GRAIN MEAL ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Tree

Contributed by Val Black on Dec 14, 2005

Our Christian Tree is on a hill in a city called Jerusalem, in the nation of Israel. Its not much to look at. Its made of wood and isnt even finished or sanded smooth. Its really rugged looking. I see gifts under it. Lets investigate!

The Christian Tree In a few days it will be Christmas and a lot of us are going to be around friends and relatives who we see only at this time of the year. Many of those people will be unsaved and because of the season, they will be more receptive to spiritual things than they would at other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Commitment

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about commitment as the key to revival.

Commitment Psalms 37:1-5, Note verse five, “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Intro: In order to have revival this week, there are many things that we will need in abundance. First and foremost is the power of God, but that is something we can not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Donkey And A Horse

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 3, 2004

The donkey symbolizes the circumstances that prevailed during His first coming and how the horse symbolizes the circumstances that will prevail at His second coming.

A DONKEY AND A HORSE (or, “Symbols of the Nature of the Two Comings of Christ”) The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak Strong Man #3.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 5, 2005

The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women.

The weak strong man 3. Sampson’s romance. Judges 14:1 -- 5. 05/04/05 The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women. There are three women involved in Sampson story. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM?

WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM? JEREMIAH 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6Then ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weak Strong Man 10

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 20, 2005

It is odd when you get to thinking about the Philistines and Samson. They knew his weakness but did not know what gave him great strength. His weakness of course was women.

The weak strong man 10. Judges 16:4-21. 07/20/05 These last two studies in the life of Samson are dark scenes and a great warning of the danger in walking after the lust of the flesh. Samson’s disregard of the call of God in his life has led him down the street of dead end and no turning back. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice's Toolbox Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Dec 30, 2003

We must look to Jesus as our example of how to use the tools he has already given us in relationships. Love, purpose, and humility are the tools.

Last week we looked at how we must all get along with each other and work with each other in order to build a strong church. This week I will continue my series on building the church with a look at exactly how we must work together. While Jesus was the foundation and cornerstone in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational