Sermons on Valley Experience:

Putting On The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 3, 2013

Each of us is called to put on the mind of Christ and hear God through the Spirit, so that we can know fully the love He has for us!

Isaiah 64:4 (NIV) 4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 (NIV) “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020

It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Prolong Your Wilderness Seasons

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 9, 2018

No one enjoys being in a wilderness season. Here's how to not prolong it.

I used to take a fair number of road trips. I took personal trips, too, but I traveled with my work as well, for about ten years. I always planned my trips carefully to avoid rush hours in large cities, and to be able to stay in a safe place each night. In order to make reservations for each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1, Deuteronomy 8:2, Exodus 16:3, Numbers 14:2, Numbers 11:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How Jesus Overcame The Temptations Of The Devil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 23, 2015

How Jesus transcended the “if” / “then” logic of the Satan’s temptation. Jesus was human like us, but he knew how to overcome, and he teaches us. Please read on and be blessed!!!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd February 2015; (St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please be seated, and join me in a short prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

The God Who Sees Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon focuses of Hagar's wilderness experience

The God Who Sees Genesis 16:1-10 We’ve been looking at people in the Old Testament who passed through the wilderness, some literally and physically and others spiritually and emotionally. The Judean wilderness was a barren, harsh, bleak place and became a Jewish metaphor for the painful and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Acts Of The Apostles # 26 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter eighteen, we learned that Apollos had traveled from Ephesus to Corinth.

In our text, we learn Paul left Corinth to go to Ephesus where Apollos had come from. When Paul arrived at the place where Apollos had been preaching and teaching, he discovered the disciples had the same problem that Apollos had. Remember, when Apollos came to Corinth he was a dedicated Christian, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter At The Burning Bush

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural.

ENCOUNTER AT THE BURNING BUSH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-5 Supporting Texts: Acts 7:30-34, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 28:16-17, Revelation 1:12-17 INTRODUCTION: The burning bush represents a divine intersection between the natural and the supernatural. Moses was tending sheep—an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025

Paul’s sense of being captured by Christ defined his spiritual experience. Peter understands his error when a vision enlightens him to a fundamental truth: that which has been purified by God cannot be called "profane" by anyone.

At the narrowest part of the strait of Gibraltar, where two land masses meet (Africa and Europe, at the mouth of the Med), there are cliffs called the “Pillars of Hercules.” It was the end of the known world. On the old coins of Spain were depicted the two pillars of Hercules, with the Latin motto, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Noah's New Beginning Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 26, 2012

Series examines several mountain top experiences from scripture: This one is Noah's post-flood experience on the mountains of Ararat.

“Noah’s New Beginning” Scripture reading: Genesis 8:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’ve been thinking of a series of lessons on mountain top experiences for some time. There will be eight to ten of these spread out between the two testaments but I believe they can have some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

PSALM 23 THE GOOD SHEPHERD • “The Good Shepherd” in John 10:11; • “The Great Shepherd” in Hebrews 13:20; • “The Chief Shepherd” in I Peter 5:4. PSALM 22 PSALM 23 PSALM 24 GOOD SHEPHERD GREAT SHEPHERD CHIEF SHEPHERD Cross Crook Crown - Spear Staff Scepter - Substitute Shepherd ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003

This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023

The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-10, John 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians And Stress 1: Making The Best Of Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Make stress a learning experience. Make stress a growing experience. Make stress a fruitful experience. Introduction to the book of Philippians and the series

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: MAKING THE BEST OF IT--Philippians 1:1-11 ***We are beginning today a series on stress. Before we begin, I want to give you a stress test, developed by the American Institute of Stress. On the screen, we are going to project a picture of two dolphins jumping out of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace At An Unlikely Time Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2015

Grace can find us even in our moments of despair. Elijah's story shows us how God met the prophet in the valley.

There's a new Prime Minister in Canada and when you woke up Tuesday morning you were either ecstatic or disappointed, but however you feel about the new Prime Minister the Bible tells us that we have an obligation as Christians to pray for Prime Minister Trudeau and may I suggest for Mrs. Trudeau ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan