Sermons on The Valley Of Jehoshaphat:

Turnaround

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36

2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36 Turnaround 29 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Selling The Sizzle; Tossing The Steak

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2018

Do Christians seek comfort? Or do we seek substance? Jesus offered substance, but it wasn't always appreciated, even by those identified as disciples.

“When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ teaching], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, ‘Do you take offense at this? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-68

Denomination: Baptist

1 Kings (Nasb) Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 13, 2023

Life and reign of Solomon (the establishment, wisdom and glory of him)

Location = Jerusalem, capital of the united kingdom of Israel; (Samaria capital of Israel) a man who knew how to amass and creatively use wealth lost all because of sinfulness, time period = 40 years (945 - 869 BC, c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1. Man can't rule himself without the help of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Snake On A Pole?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 10, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 21: 1 – 35

Numbers 21: 1 – 35 A snake on a pole? 21 The king of Arad, the Canaanite, who dwelt in the South, heard that Israel was coming on the road to Atharim. Then he fought against Israel and took some of them prisoners. 2 So Israel made a vow to the Lord, and said, “If You will indeed deliver this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Divine Shepherd's Assurances

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 17, 2018

To establish that like David, we too have the divine shepherd’s assurances. That He is our eternal and everlasting shepherd; He is always present with us in every life’s challenge; and His goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. His Eternal Pre-existence 2. His Everlasting Presence 3. His Endless Provisions Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “the divine shepherd’s assurances.” David’s 23rd Psalms, outlines these great assurances: “The LORD is my shepherd; I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Check Your Motivation - Genesis 14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Motives are those things that are kind of inside the heart of a person. Caleb even says when he thinks about the heart that’s what he thinks about.

Today we’re going to look at motives. I want you to just examine your own motives for a bit. Motives are those things that are kind of inside the heart of a person. Caleb even says when he thinks about the heart that’s what he thinks about. He thinks about motives. That’s what is this deeper stuff ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strive For Excellence In Pleasing God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GROWING DISCIPLES MUST STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PLEASING GOD A.

GROWING DISCIPLES MUST STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PLEASING GOD A. Our Present Level of Obedience Should Be the Foundation For Striving For Excellence in Pleasing God (:1-2) (rather than the excuse for settling for mediocrity or the mountaintop for sliding to the valley) 1. Growing Disciples Need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"He Lives! And So Can You..."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Apr 21, 2004

Jesus was crucified at calvary, but he got up... and many of us like Jesus, have died in some areas in our lives but need to get back up!

I. INTRODUCTION: The enemy wants to convince you that you are forever guilty of sins & trespasses & that you cannot be forgiven. That you will never amount to anything. He will get you depressed & down, & try to make you feel like you are worth nothing & can do nothing. He wants you to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfiguration

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus’ mountaintop experience - the Transfiguration

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.” (Matt. 17:1–2) The transfiguration preceded Jesus’ time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David & Goliath: Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

We all have giants that we must face. We can learn how David faced his giant and apply some great Biblical principles to our own lives.

DAVID AND GOLIATH I Samuel 17:1-9, 17-53 I. Background – vs. 1-7 a. War – (Israel vs. Philistines) i. Philistines attempted to enter Israel through the Elah Valley ii. Assembled for battle between Shochoh and Azekah b. Goliath i. Height – 9’ 9” ii. His armor 1. Brass helmet – vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

The End Of The Drought Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2012

The Word of God truly effects change, like the dewfall, and especially in the Bread and Wine.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course Verbum Domini Drought. Elijah had to get the Israelites’ attention, to help them return to the true God. Ahab and Jezebel stood in the way, worshiping the gods of the land. Yesterday we heard about the contest between Elijah and the false prophets, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Scourged And Mocked.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 13, 2023

Jesus, the Son of Man will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and shamefully treated, and spat upon; and they will scourge him and kill him”.

MEDITATION While walking in the valley of the Jordan, Jesus halted, turned around and spoke to his disciples with words they found impossible to comprehend: “Behold, we are going to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and shamefully treated, and spat ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-3

Denomination: Episcopal

The Willow Tree

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 2, 2006

All hope was gone. They went from their precious promised land to the heathen land of Babylon (modern day Iraq). They had been warned repeatedly by God through His prophets, yet they had turned a deaf ear!

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Emphasizing God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

Three attributes of God brought out in the book of Obadiah.

Obadiah 1:1 Emphasizing God Introduction As I have studied and prepared for our study in the book of Obadiah, I began by wondering how I might present this material so that it becomes more to you than ancient history. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Try And Try Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2003

Prayer Warriors, Part Three: Hezekiah’s Prayer

TRY AND TRY AGAIN (ISAIAH 38:1-20) A good friend sent me an introspective e-mail on his birthday: Dear Victor: Today is my big five O day. My life is in half time. Or maybe it has actually passed half time for a long time. Some of my friends went back to be with the Lord at ages like 37 or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible