Sermons on Raise Valleys:

Who Will Never Die?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017

Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Lazarus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 30, 2014

A drama for children: Lazarus

Lazarus (This children’s talk is based on John 11: 38-44, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.) Theme: Jesus raises the dead. Objective: 1. To teach that Jesus has the power to raise the dead. 2. To teach that one day Jesus will also raise us from the grave. Key Words/Phrase: 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ The Conqueror Of Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018

“And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Needs Miracles?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 11, 2023

Would you rather have a faith that is based on eye-catching, headline-grabbing miracles, or a faith which doesn’t need them?

I preached my first sermon from this pulpit on January 19, 1997. It’s been well over a year now, although sometimes it seems much longer because I am so very much at home. But as much as one can think of that as a time of beginning, it was also a time of ending. I expect that only those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Word To Fathers

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Parenting is one of the most important tasks of our lives, one of the greatest opportunities todo something that really matters. The Apostle Paul gives us important wisdom for how to do it well.

This is Father’s Day, a time to think about one of the most important tasks in any society. Being a parent, father or mother, is one of the most demanding, draining, frustrating jobs you will ever do. And it also may well be the most fulfilling job you ever do. They say that nobody complains on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

A Powerful Yet Compassionate God

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We believe in a powerful God who is also filled with compassion. He does all things for His glory! His compassion draws us closer to Him.

We have started this year with dedicating ourselves to grow in the knowledge of our God. This growing journey is a lifetime process. We need to keep learning, keep experiencing and keep trusting Him in this process. John 11 records a beautiful story of a family which was close to Jesus during His ...read more

Fortifying Your Children With God's Word

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 13, 2024

“And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” Deut. 6:6-7

What does it mean to fortify your children with God’s Word? Before we delve into the message, let us first understand what the term “fortifying” means. To fortify means to strengthen or make a place resistant to attack. The term is also used in the food industry. For example, you might hear that a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 11:7-14 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 25, 2025

Revelation 11:7-14

Revelation 11:7-14 To recap from last week, we looked at verses 1-6 and the two witnesses who were brought to the world to prophesy and give testimony. These two great witnesses brought with them a task from God and God would not let anything happen to them until their task was completed. We call ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-14

Denomination: Bible Church

The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005

World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:4-55

Denomination: Baptist

Raising 5-12 Year Olds: Building Godly Character Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007

As children begin their early school years we need to begin teaching in earnest the necessity of salvation and what the Bible has to say concerning right and wrong in order to give them a good foundation for developing godly character.

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: Raising 5-12 Year olds Main Goal: Godly Character Titus 2:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. If you were here last Sunday night you remember that our main focus in those early years of our children (0-5 years old) was to teach them to know that they are under authority. 1. As ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 37~11:11-19 The Two Witnesses Raised Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 18, 2010

Here in Rev.11: we’ve been reading about how Moses and Elijah tormented the earth dwellers for the 1st three and ½ years of the 7 year tribulation through the power of God, in that the rain was with held and different kinds of plagues was directed on the

Rev. # 37~11:11-19 THE TWO WITNESSES RAISED 1-9-10 Here in Rev.11: we’ve been reading about how Moses and Elijah tormented the earth dwellers for the 1st three and ½ years of the 7 year tribulation through the power of God, in that the rain was with held and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-19, Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Your Kids To Be Followers Of Jesus Rather Than Fans

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

If you approach the Bible as a book that you have to read, a bunch of rules that you have to memorize, then that is how your kids will approach it, too.

I read a story recently about three ladies who were sitting around and bragging about their children. The first one said, "You know my son, he graduated first in his class from Stanford, he’s now a doctor making $250,000 a year in Chicago." The second woman said, "You know my son, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023

The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Matthew 25:21, Numbers 12:2, Numbers 12:7, Matthew 3:17, Mark 3:21, Genesis 37:6-8, Genesis 17:18, Genesis 40:8, Genesis 37:24, Genesis 37:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Miracle 7: Raising Lazarus From The Dead Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus the Resurrection and the Life.

Jesus The Resurrection And The Life John 11:1-44 Raising Lazarus From the Dead 1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist