Sermons on Trouble Valley:

Israel And The End Times - What We Need To Know Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2023

What should every believer know about Israel and the events surrounding the end times?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are going to talk extensively this morning about Israel and her role in the last days. You know about the war in Israel; you know about the horrific and barbaric assault on civilians, women, children, elderly, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Brethren

One Bad Apple Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 5

ONE BAD APPLE (JOSHUA 7) Three churches – Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian – worked together to sponsor a community-wide revival. After the revival concluded, the three pastors were eagerly discussed the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Bad Apple Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 5

ONE BAD APPLE (JOSHUA 7) Three churches – Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian – worked together to sponsor a community-wide revival. After the revival concluded, the three pastors were eagerly discussed the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking At The Church Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by James May on Jul 26, 2011

God sees His church from a very different perspective that what most of us will use. He looks through eyes of love, hoping that every one of his children will be a part of that Bride of Christ that's going to be with Jesus.

Looking at the Church Through the Eyes of God By Pastor James May July 26, 2011 How does God see his church today? What is the main factor in the mind of God when he looks at the church? There are a lot of things that come to my mind as I look at the church. 1) I see a lot of churches that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2010

When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are On God's Hands

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 21, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. We are ON God's hands so we are never out of His sight or remembrance. We are never alone as we serve Him.

We Are ON God’s Hands Scripture: Psalm 27:13; John 14:27, 1; James 1:2; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 49:15-17 The title of today’s message is “We are ON God’s Hands.” Yes, you heard me correctly. The title is “We are ON God’s Hands” and you’ll understand it clearly as we progress through the message. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 49:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitter Turned Sweet

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2022

In our story of Israel’s first steps towards the Promised Land we find truths about what Jesus did for us coming to this earth, dying upon the cross, and His resurrection, but also some examples we need to navigate our own journey and how God guides, provides, and corrects.

Bitter Turned Sweet Exodus 15:23-25 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-Waters-Fellowship-Mesquite-Foursquare-Church-323286096181/?ref=pages_you_manage If you’ve been following over these last weeks since the start of the New Year, you’ve seen how I’ve been led to share with you teachings ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Robbing God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 10 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message deals with the aftermath of Jericho and the defeat by Ai.

Joshua Series #10 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Robbing God”” Review The book of Joshua is all about the fulfillment or realization of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years previous. The journey up to this point in time is the subject of the first five books of the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, James 4:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Consolation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2018

Consultation comes from the same Greek word as the one used to describe the Holy Spirit as our comforter. By being the Consolation of Israel this name of Jesus is promising Christian moment by moment comfort no matter which difficulties we find ourselves in.

Message Luke 2:25 Name Above All Names - Consolation of Israel As we continue our series focussing on the names of Jesus we're going to be focusing on a name that's found in the book of Luke. The name is in Luke 2:25 … but to get the context we will read Luke 2:21-35 (read) He here is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25, Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Construction Of A Kingdom 3: How To Deal With A Giant

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom.

Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom. Thus far we have learned from the failures of King Saul and God's election of the David, a young shepherd boy, and gained valuable insights as to the conditions necessary for God to construct His kingdom in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 17, 2001

A sermon that encourages the Christian to rebuild the important areas that are to be found in a Christian life.

Nehemiah 1:1-4 “Does Anybody Care about Me” There was once a man who had been put into a prison as a prisoner of war. He thought that at any moment his comrades would come and retrieve him but that never happened. Instead he spent day after day in that prison with a floor of mostly dirt and the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

3 Kings Who Searched For The Presence

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2024

3 kings were going to war, but found themselves dying of thirst without water. They sought God’s Presence & God told them to do a crazy thing – to dig ditches in the desert. IF they dug them, He would fill them with water. The more they dug, the more they would get.

3 KINGS WHO SEARCHED FOR THE PRESENCE 2 Kgs. 3:6-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT 1. A minister answered his phone and a voice said, “Please send over a case of whiskey to ____ address.” The pastor recognized the voice as one of his church members. The Pastor said, “This is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:6-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Subject: God’s Answer For The Dead Situations Of Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 14, 2025

In Ezekiel 37, speaking a prophetic message to dry bones means to actively declare God's word and promises over seemingly hopeless situations, believing that God can bring life and restoration where there appears to be none.

Subject: "God’s Answer for the Dead Situations of Life" Text: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 “The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Joel 3:10, Isaiah 35:3-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons For Ministry - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world—or in the church? You feel powerless to do anything of significance, and the unbelief and disobedience to God is so exasperating. This passage shows us what Jesus did in that situation, and it may surprise you.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

"Cave Buster”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2002

prayer - Psalms 142 -

“Cave Buster” Psalms 142 I started this with a really interesting “opener” but the further that I dug into the scripture the more I realized that the opener would not do this scripture justice. At the risk of disappointing my son who really liked the opening illustration… I instead want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist