Sermons on The Valley Of Jehoshaphat:

Benefits Of Unselfishness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2011

Jesus gives us the ultimate gift and teaches us unselfishness as the path of true joy and victory.

Benefits of Unselfishness Romans 13:8-10 The following illustrations come from Sermon Central's Illustration collection. A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following The Example Of Our Veterans Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 13, 2011

Hebrews 11 honors many of the great veterans of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us to following the example of the veterans of our faith as they stood, fought, and served.

Following the Example of Our Veterans in The Faith Hebrews 12:1-2 A veteran is one who has served in a military force, especially during a time of war or national conflict. A veteran is also one who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or activity. Hebrews 11 honors many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

“be Ready” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2012

Malachi speaks of the day when God will bring justice to the earth.

The prophet now addresses the few people in Israel who had remained faithful to God but who were lamenting the perceived lack of action on God’s part to bring appropriate judgment upon the rebellious among them. They had wrongly concluded that God was unwilling to judge sin. Malachi speaks of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011

The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Master Framer

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jun 18, 2011

. My world can be framed this morning all over again no matter the condition of it now.

The Master Framer Pastor Ken Crow Hebrews 11:1-3 King James Version (KJV) Hebrews 11 1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ's Christmas Exchange

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Evaluates what Christ was willing to sacrifice for us in the incarnation.

The First Christmas Exchange “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) REFLECTION: One of the few downsides of the Holiday Season is the inevitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Deliver

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 22, 2011

Have you ever wondered if God ever delivered you. Well now you can. With this sermon, you will get equipped on what God delivers you from.

Throughout the history of the Bible I see that God is a deliverer. I see it so clearly when I read the stories that happened and I read the scriptures that get quoted in the Bible. I just see that he is the deliverer so clearly that it is so relevant to anyone. Or that is what I think. Over the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirsty For More!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 18, 2008

We don’t feel like healthy trees that are planted by water because we ignore God’s word. Get into God’s word and become an "oak of righteousness" (Is 61:3).

-No good infantryman ever gets lost -I’ll extend that out even more, no good man ever gets lost -A map is only for those that are weak -Men never get lost -Temporarily misoriented yes, but never lost -Oh, but have I been misoriented -When I was stationed at Ft. Riley I had just come from spending ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Name Which Is Above Every Name

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2009

The Gaithers wrote a song that says it best. There just something about that NAME.

A Name Which is Above Every Name Philippians 2:9-10; Hebrews 1: 1-3 Monte T. Brown April 26, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction This Morning I would like to share with you a message that was inspired from three verses in Hebrews 1, verses 1-3, a message titled; “A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 25, 2009

In a day of a struggling economy, we need to be reminded of what it really takes to be successful and prosperous. God’s call to Joshua reminds us of real success!

There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often means luxury, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: The Living Corpse Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Here was a church that needed waking up! It was on life support and Jesus had the answer!

Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis: The Living Corpse INTRODUCTION - Mike the Headless Chicken On September 10, 1945, Mike’s short life was about to take a turn for the worse. On this day, Mike received a death sentence. His owners, Lloyd and Clara Olsen, decided that it was time to slaughter a group of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational

30 Days To Live

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

What does the Bible say about Hell?

DeathClock.com tells me I have until June 7, 2048. Type in deathcounter on google and watch it go…it has real time deaths ticking away…(start snapping fingers) The unnerving reality of watching this counter go is that at some unknown point, your life …my life…will ultimately collide with it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones

Contributed by Curt Cizek on May 30, 2009

Sometimes we feel like our bones are dried up and our hope is gone like the Jews in Ezekie’s vision but God has come in Jesus Christ to restore our hope and bring us back to life one day.

-I’m sure you’ve all heard this song before. -Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones Gonna hear the word of the Lord. Your toe bone connected to your foot bone Your foot bone connected to your ankle bone Your ankle bone connected ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist