Sermons on Valley Experience:

Fully Experiencing The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

Christ feels at home in our hearts when He finds faith and love.

Fully Experiencing the Fullness of God Eph 3:16-19 NIV Picture this: You have just finished a ten mile hike on a 95 degree day and on the entire journey you haven’t had a thing to drink. Stumbling with thirst, you come to your father’s house and plea for water. With love and concern he brings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Striving To Pass Into The Narrow Gate

Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 17, 2018

“IT IS NOT EASY TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. BEFORE YOU REACH HEAVEN YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY OBSTACLES YOU WERE TO PASS THROUGH THE ETERNAL LIFE."

INTRODUCTION: “ ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIT GATE; FOR WIDE IS THE GATE, AND BROAD IS THE WAY THAT LEADETH TO DESTRUCTION, AND MANY THERE BE WHICH GO IN THEREAT. BECAUSE STRAIT IS THE GATE, AND NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:13-14 (KJV) “STRIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Surviving And Thriving In The Wilderness

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2018

A Message about the children of Israel in the wilderness. How to make it.

Title: Surviving and Thriving in the Wilderness Theme: Text: Exodus Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, "Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020

Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Might Need An Awe Adjustment Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 17, 2020

Make no mistake about it, God is gracious and will give me as many do-overs as I need, but I want to limit them because I know every time I drift away from God, it hurts Him, and it hurts me, I suffer consequences too. So, I want to keep the course. I want to keep the faith.

Introduction Last week, I told you that as a Christian, I love God and because I do love God I do not want to take advantage of do-overs in my life because I drifted away from God. Make no mistake about it, God is gracious and will give me as many do-overs as I need, but I want to limit them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (4 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

I would remind you again, that Luke is writing to his good friend, Theophilus. He is reporting on the activities of Christ's apostles.

We can probably safely assume that Peter must have made a big impression on Luke, because in chapter two he recorded Peter's first message, and in chapter three he records Peter's second message. In Acts chapter three, we see three things we want to consider, such as: I. THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Ministers collect most of their knowledge from two places.

(1) THEY LEARN A LOT FROM BIBLE COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES When young pastors graduate from Bible College or Seminary, they are excited about preaching and teaching all the things they have learned from God’s Word. But as much as they might learn in Bible College and Seminary, also- (2) THEY LEARN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Unique Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This is Paul's personal testimony, and it fits nobody else in all of history. As far as the record goes, nobody else on this planet was every converted by getting knocked to the ground and blinded by the presence of Christ.

America was at war with Spain in 1898. One of the most unusual incidents in the history of naval warfare took place. One night Captain Freemont of the American ship Porter detected some strange object coming toward the ship. As it came closer he saw that it was a torpedo. Ensign Irving Gillis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Search Out And Follow Good Examples

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 13, 2022

We need to be serious and zealous about who we elect to positions that substantially influence our life.

Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for this day and praise your holy name. Lord, we know that we will be a light for the world. We know that we often forget or ignore our responsibilities and do not live up to all that you command. Forgive us for falling short of your expectations. We ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:13, Exodus 18:21, Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Other

Sermon On An Odyssey Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 26, 2024

“The Odyssey” is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a Greek poet.

Bettany Mary Hughes, a British-born historian, author and broadcaster once remarked: “To me that is what the Odyssey is all about, it's about being in the world and unexpected challenges and dangers are thrown at you.” Matthew 5:17 reminds us: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 2:13, John 14:6, Luke 16:17

Sermon On The Chronicles Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2024

Experiences are defined as a practical contact with, and observation of facts and events. They are incidents or chronicles that leave an impression on someone.

Samuel Beckett, an Irish novelist and dramatist once remarked: “It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in the bad, the bad in the worst, and so grow gently old down all the unchanging days, and die one day like any other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, John 14:26, Luke 16:25, Proverbs 10:7

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

Quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Tachus means quick, swift, and speedy. Akouo means exercise the faculty of hearing to understanding that which has been heard. Bradus means take a relatively long time to act with deliberation.

Theme: Pure Religion Text: James 1:19-27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." In Jan we have learned the attributes of God as Holy. In Feb we have seen that the worshippers God must be holy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Depths Of God's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of baptism, the wilderness experience, and the blessings we receive through faith in Christ, emphasizing our great need for Him. Mark & 1 Peter

Good morning, beloved family. As we gather here today, we are united by the same Spirit, the same faith, and the same hope. We are here to celebrate the goodness of our God, to seek His face, and to learn from His Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds towards the profound beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Psalm 25:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Wilderness Experience

Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The God Of The Mountain Is Still God In The Valley

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005

EVery Christian will go through a valley of one sort or another But God is There with us>

“The God Of the Mountain Is Still God In The Valley” 1Kings 20:23-27. Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered, surrounded, and were completely and totally helpless. .This is how Israel felt this day. The tear before Ben hadad had brought 32 kings and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal