Sermons on The Valley Of Jehoshaphat:

Hollow Places And Gushing Rivers

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007

The passion behind the cry of Jesus that if any thirst, let them come unto him and drink.

Hollow places and Gushing Rivers Text: John 7:37-39 / John 17:3-that you might know me A. Background of this setting: 1. The feast of Tabernacles- was a solemn, yet joyful procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring- the spring which fed the reservoir we know as the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Davids Other Giants

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

David had more than one giant in his life...

-GIANT OF COMFORT I Samuel 17:20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle. He Left the Sheep- He left His role of ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Because Of The Anointing

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

To better understand the Anointing, we must better understand the Anointed One: The Messiah.

Isaiah 10:27 Psalm 119 (176 = 176/8 = 22). Hebrew Olive Bet has 22 Letters. Messiah (Mah-She-Oct) Mem Shean Het Mem = V97; Shean = V161; Het = V57 Isaiah 10:27 “…and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” The Anointing: Jesus is our Messiah. The Messiah is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Walk, Its That Simple

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 13, 2014

The sermon walking which is good for you an walking with God is good as well.

Gen 5:21-24 Just walk it's that simple 1. Walking can solve a lot of problems consider the following • Do you want to be in better health? Simply walk • Are you feeling like you're about to flip out? Simply walk • The baby won't stop crying? Take the baby for a walk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

God Is A Devoted Gardener, We Are The Stewards Of It.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 23, 2017

Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever.

27A God is a Devoted Gardener of a vineyard, and we are the stewards of it. Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever. We could see our Readings today in terms of practices that produce good grapes or bad grapes. 1). The vineyard in our First Reading is described ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic

"We Have Taken Him Off The Cross"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2015

WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.

“We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Methodist

Remember The Rooster

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 19, 2016

Sooner or later the cock is going to crow, and if it's like the rooster across the way from my house, it could be...at any time! Like Peter, we are sinners in need of a Savior. But, like Peter, we have a hint that the rooster is going to crow, eventually, no matter what.

Happy "Crowing" Saturday, Everyone! There is a rooster that lives across the road into the valley below on my neighbors farm. That crazy bird will cock-a-doodle-do anytime of the day. What a crazy bird! He reminds me of the lesson this week. This week's Sunday School lesson is from Mark 14. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-72

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Christmas

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS Matthew 1:21-23 Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life. I. GOD WITH US! Matthew 1:23. …and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Begins

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2014

'For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God' (1 Peter 4:17).

JUDGMENT BEGINS AT THE HOUSE OF GOD. Micah 1:1-9. Micah 1:1 - “The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.” The word here translated as ‘came’ speaks of the Word ‘happening’ to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Eulogy: Where Are You In Your Life, The Pit, The Prison, Or The Palace

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 17, 2019

JUST BECAUSE YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS LIKE A PRISON OR STUCK IN THE PITS, THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE NOT BLESSED.

A. YOU HAVE TO REALIZE THAT EVERYONE GETS STUCK IN A PIT IN LIFE 1. THE LORD JESUS SYMPATHIZES WITH US IN OUR SORROWS (HEB 4:15) 2. THE LORD JESUS HAS COMPASSION TOWARD HIS PEOPLE (ISA 40:11) 3. THE LORD JESUS IS ABLE TO BEAR OUR BURDENS (1 PET 5:7) TRANS: BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4-24, Genesis 39:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 9, 2025

God warns us because he loves us.

The Story of Us Joel March 13, 2025 Joel 2:1-2 NIV “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— 2 a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like dawn spreading across the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:29, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:1-4, Joel 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul's Death (1 Chronicles 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2025

Where did Saul's unfaithfulness lead?

Did Saul’s unfaithfulness to God cause his downfall? Is keeping the word of the Lord the most important legacy we can leave? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 10. Though God saved Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth, did he and his sons meet a tragic end? Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"strength In The Storm: Overcoming Trying Times With Faith" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

Though trials may come, we are assured of His unfailing love and faithfulness. Let us stand firm in our faith, trusting in God's promises and finding strength in His presence. May we emerge from every trial stronger and more steadfast in our devotion to our Heavenly Father.

"Strength in the Storm: Overcoming Trying Times with Faith" Introduction: Dear congregation, today we gather to draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Scripture as we navigate through life's trials and tribulations. As Christians, we are not exempt from facing challenges, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dung Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 5th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#5] THE DUNG GATE Nehemiah 3:14 Introduction: There are some subjects that I love to preach about; but this isn’t 1 of them. Instead, the Lord wants me to talk about something nasty and stinky. Nehemiah 3:14 For those of you who are not sure what the word “dung” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Strike The King

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 11, 2021

The devil is not interested in the frills, trivial and significant pieces, he wants to capture the HEAD, so that everything else crumples! Sit up for a powerful word!

Strike the king 2 Samuel 17:2”.. I will strike down the king alone..” The devil is not interested in the frills, trivial and significant pieces, he wants to capture the HEAD, so that everything else crumples! Sit up for a powerful word! Let’s use the following outline: Lions attack their prey ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:2

Denomination: Pentecostal