Sermons on The Valley Of Jehoshaphat:

Great Love Witnessed In The Seven Sayings Of Christ While On The Cross

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 7, 2011

Love of Christ towards enemies, criminal, family, God the Father, and us is witnessed in His seven final sayings while on the cross.

Great Love Witnessed in the Seven Sayings of Christ While On the Cross by Thomas A. Gaskill Good Friday Service, April 22, 2011 Slate Valley Baptist Church – Oxford, Kansas [[Background: Agapao is one of the four main Greek verbs for love. It and derivatives of it are the most common Greek ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Family Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 8, 2011

The Book of Proverbs contains God’s wisdom for daily living. This wisdom will help us to have strong and healthy relationships, especially in our families.

PROVERBS #2: WISDOM FOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • Last week, we started a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • I challenged you to read a chapter from Proverbs every day. Let’s seek God’s ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Circle Will Not Be Broken

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 30, 2009

Jesus is watching over me, and the circle will not be broken. It is time to give our lives all the way over to the things of God and know that there is nothing that the enemy can do to us because we are covered by the Blood of Jesus.

The Circle Will Not Be Broken Psalm 57:1-11 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

In this message the fcous is on how the resurrection changed everything. One man recently told me that his church does not make a "big deal" of the cross. The cross and the resurrection are CENTRAL to our faith. Without them we have nothing.

“The Power of the Resurrection” Acts 3:11-26 A crowd has now gathered to see a man who has just been healed. Imagine that for years and years they have watched as this man’s family and friends have carried him everyday to the Temple gate to beg for money. That was his job....that was his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

When To Fire Your Grandmother

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 8, 2009

What a tough day! What if you HAD to fire granny? Take this advice...

When to Fire Your Grandmother I Kings 15:9-14 “Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewing You can tell a lot about a person’s character by how they handle the hard choices. Today I want to focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Half Was Not Told

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

The Story of Solomon and The Queen of Sheba combines history and mystery. It is our history and the half has not been told.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 “The Half was not told” I Kings 10: 1 – 10 One of the most intriguing stories that combine our Afro-Centric history with a story of love is the meeting and conversation between King Solomon and The Queen of Sheba. This story reminds me that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Made It

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011

It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson's Achilles' Heel

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 8, 2010

The truth is, we have our own “Achilles’ heel.” These are areas of the enemy’s favorite target points. We may fall like Samson (only He knows) except when we lean on God’s grace in the spiritual battle. When God gives special abilities, the more we shall

Those who are familiar with Greek mythology sure read about Achilles. Achilles was the bravest, and the most handsome warrior in the army of Argamemnon. It was said that when Achilles was still a child, he was held by the heel, and upside down was dipped in the river call Styx. From then on, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Answer Is No

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010

Sometimes God says no tour request because he has other things we need to do.

THE ANSWER IS NO Deuteronomy 3: 21And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest. 22Ye shall not fear them: for the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living In God's Steadfast Love: Ruth

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jul 30, 2007

This sermon examines how the Book of Ruth reveals God’s that God’s love for his people is steadfast even in the darkest ot times.

"BIG IDEA"One family’s story in the Book of Ruth shows us that God’s love for his people is steadfast even in the darkest of times. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis [BEGIN SERMON SHOWING PICURES OF FAMILY ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pen In God's Hand

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 13, 2007

How we can be a pen in God’s hand, allowing history to unfold through our lives.

Title: A Pen in God’s Hand Text: Acts 6:3-6; Chapter 7 Introduction At 16 years of age, the son of a nobleman, was captured from his homeland in Britain by a band of pirates and taken to Ireland. He was sold to a cruel master and a pagan warlord. Like the prodigal son, Patrick remembered better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battle Orders Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2007

We have to follow God’s battle orders.

Battle Orders Text: Joshua 1:10-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg," side A; scene 24. 2. God can promise to give us the land, but until we pick up our armor and go into battle, it’s just a promise. 3. We have to execute God’s battle plan. a. God’s Orders ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Facelift Ii

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

With God Nothing is Impossible

Mat 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore (kakos diseseased misearable) vexed: (patho feeling suffering) for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Mat 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Mat 17:17 Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving The Storms Of Life

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus said that storms will come in our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. Sometimes he calms the storms, but other times he calms His child.

SURVIVING THE STORMS OF LIFE OPENING QUOTE: “The disciples were left to face the storm… alone. The greatest storm that night was not in the sky; it was in the disciples’ hearts. The greatest fear was not from seeing the storm-driven waves; it came from seeing the back of their leader as he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51, Mark 6:45

Denomination: *other

Pastors And Teachers Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 2, 2011

The role of a pastor/teacher is much more than that of a carer. Psalm 23 illustrates to us from the Good Shepherd what is involved in this ministry that is intended to lead others to maturity in Christ.

3.7.11 PASTORS AND TEACHERS -- Psalm 23 INTRO Have you ever thought of entering the ministry? Maybe you have. Or maybe you haven't and you wonder how a church pastor spends their time during the week. What is involved: There is a well-worn joke that pastor's work only one day a week. It's about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist