Sermons on The Valley Of Jezreel:

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

Part 7 in preaching through the book of Matthew. Looking at the temptation of Jesus.

Sermon-2/4/07-Matt. 4:1-11-The Temptation of Christ Intro. 2 examples of How to avoid temptation: 1) Joke 2) Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-543 AD) sought to avoid temptation by wearing a rough hair shirt and living in a cave for 3 years, where his food was lowered to him on a cord. He once threw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Stepping Out For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 19, 2007

Before God took the children of Israel into the Promised Land they needed to commit to Him, with no turning back. God, in turn, provided a way to do the impossible. When God calls us and we step out for Him, he comes through for us too.

After the preparation of Joshua as a leader, the encouragement to do what God had commanded - to take the land, and the spying out of that land to find out that the enemy seemed powerful but was frightened of God. After that is where the rubber meets the road, or in this case, the feet meet the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Jesus Through Listening, Looking, & Worship Series

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A message on how to find Jesus through your looking, listening, & worship by Pastor Coy Sample. (Additions by Nathan Parker).

I. What does Jesus have to say? God has been speaking to His people throughout the ages. 1. In the Garden of Eden 2. To Abraham through a visitor Life Examples: Abraham: The Man of Endurance (Gen. 21:1-3) Call Abraham not only a man of faith (Gal. 3:9), but a man of endurance. The starting gun ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Facing Your Giants: Take Goliath Down Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem.

“TAKE GOLIATH DOWN” 2 Samuel 21:15-22 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem. Introduction: He vies for the bedside position, hoping to be the first voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding Today's Situation (Part I) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 25, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Today we will lead off in the direction that God has been taking me for sometime now in my private study; and I believe that the time is here and now to begin teaching on the importance of understanding where we are in the world. I have to give you a sad fact that ought to touch the heart of every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sovereingty Of God

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

God is a Rock, and sometimes He cannot be moved.

The Sovereignty of God Sept. 1, 2010 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Young girl in Springfield 1 Entire city, region is in prayer a Billboards, yard signs, prayer meetings b With all the attention...what if she doesn’t get any better? 2 We’ve travailed in prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2010

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reminds us that God is looking for us daily. He chooses us not we him

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man - who had been raised as an atheist – was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence that had ever come into his life was that of an outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Enemy Of Your Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 15, 2010

Fear and doubt are your bestest enemies. Jesus shows us how to conquer fear and be proactive in the kingdom of God.

Enemy of the faith Mark 9:14-29 Introduction- Mark 9:14-29 After reading this passage, you would think this is a scene from “The exorcist” or “Intervention.” Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Crazy Love 1: Stop Praying Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 20, 2010

The first sermon of a series on Crazy Love by Francis Chan. This sermon is an exposition of Psalm 19:1-6 about our infinite God based on general revelation.

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 19, 2010 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church Psalm 19:1-6 Crazy Love 1: “Stop Praying” “Our feeblest contemplations of the Cosmos stir us – there is a tingling in the spine, a catch in the voice, a faint ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Bored Of The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question.

Intro People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question. To some, being relevant in the church means that worship is exciting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Maturing Is Hard To Do - But It's Worth It!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 26, 2011

Too often as Christians we take short cuts to maturity. In reality the only way to become complete is to let the Lord take you through difficulty and make you seem to "fail." In the process He builds life and a character in you that will lead you into His

We all have a decision to make. After we become a disciple of Jesus Christ the culture around us, our own brokenness, and an invisible enemy—will all try to mitigate the work that the Holy Spirit is doing inside of us: transforming us into a new character. The decision we have to make is how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 46 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Pray. Either at the altars or at your pews. In this chapter we are going to see the children of Israel migrating to Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Mount: Anger Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message about dealing with anger from the Sermon on the Mount.

Note: I used notes from Online Bible Themes and verse studies from Preacher’s Sermon and Outline Bible. This was written in 1997 so many years ago. Thought it would be great to share. Title: Murder and Anger Theme: To show the importance of having the right kind of anger Text: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God