Sermons on Valley Of The Shadow:

Wisdom From Above: Living In Light Of The Victory Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ah wisdom, who can have it? Who can live wisely in such a strange corner of the universe? Who can live on this place they call Earth? More so, who can live rightly?

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV Ah wisdom, who can have it? Who can live wisely in such a strange corner of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 5:15-17, Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 10:23, John 8:32, Ecclesiastes 8:1, Luke 21:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Order In The Court--- Can I Get A Witness?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 12, 2018

Order in the court, can I get a witness that the PRESENCE OF GOD MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Let us call some witnesses to speak of God's precious presence!

ORDER IN THE COURT… TESTIMONY OF GOD’S PRESENCE…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ALL THE WITNESS THAT WILL COME BEFORE US TODAY WILL BE ASKED TO TELL THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH…. LET US DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE: IS OUR GOD IS A VERY INVITING GOD… DOES HIS PRESENCE MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2, Matthew 23:7, Isaiah 43:10, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Not A Victim: The Christian Life Is An Abundant Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 21, 2022

God takes broken things and makes them new. And abundantly new. Abundantly beautiful.

“Slats Grobnik scratched out a few bucks selling Christmas trees. Just before Christmas, when all the trees had been picked over, a ragged couple came onto the lot. As they turned the price tag over on each tree, it was obvious that they didn’t have enough money to buy one. Then the woman spied a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-19, 2 Peter 1:3-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Keys To Maintaining Joy In Desperate Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2020

My keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture.

Keys to Maintaining Joy in Desperate Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - These are my keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture. If you like me have ever lost or misplaced, your keys you know you go through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Way Of Guiding Us Through Discomfort PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Psalm 34:18

Topics: Grief, Loss

Redemption At Hand-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2016

6 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-VI—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 5 – Psalm 123 – Lift Up Your Eyes To The Most Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The pilgrims sang as they made their way to Jerusalem but they knew the joy of lifting up their eyes to the Lord. Lifting up our eyes is most important. We look at the world of scoffers and contempt, and consider the great persecution of French Christians.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 5 – PSALM 123 – LIFT UP YOUR EYES TO THE MOST GRACIOUS GOD Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents. Today we continue the Psalms of Ascent with the next in the series, which is a short Psalm, number 123. The psalm looks upward to God and then inwardly to the problems, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:11-15, Psalm 51:15-17, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 50:10-11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Psalm 73:1-11, Psalm 73:12-14, Psalm 73:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Just Wanna Be A Sheep Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 3, 2004

A look at the 23rd Psalm and how the Shepherd cares for us and what the condition is.

It is probably the best known psalm in the western world and possibly the best known scripture period. It has been quoted and misquoted, it’s on plaques and mugs and posters, T-shirts and tomb stones.. It’s featured in the sacred and the profane. Most of us can quote at least a portion of it from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

D-Day: Defiance, Despair, Deliverance Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to begin the fight for regaining control of northern Europe from Nazi Germany. ...

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to begin the fight for regaining control of northern Europe from Nazi Germany. This event is called…“D-Day.” Do you know why it’s called that? Answers commonly offered are: ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths Of Righteousness*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

You can walk in the correct path for your life when you follow the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths of Righteousness A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Weapon

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

You’ve been delivered from fear and oppression.

NO WEAPON Isaiah 54:9-17. Verse 14. In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression. Many Holy Ghost filled children of God are allowing themselves to be opressed. Oppression is the spoiling or taking away of someone’s goods or rights unlawfully by force, fear or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Left Behind

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 24, 2002

Funeral sermon presenting the Gospel message to family and friends left behind by one whose spiritual condition is either "unknown" or was known to be "unsaved".

There is no social gathering that tugs at our heartstrings the way that a memorial service does. Something about being left behind stirs our emotions and brings a profound sense of loneliness to our hearts. In the twinkling of an eye, a loved one passed from life to afterlife, from temporal to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Other

Weathering Contrary Winds

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001

All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

There's A Light At The End Of The Darkness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 25, 2007

Jesus is a light for people in darkness, faciing death, facing discouragement in life.

Intro: in any service there are those who are facing difficult times, hard situations. It may be spiritual, physical, financial, a relationship where there is hurt or rejection or loss. Sometimes these things can become a cloud, an oppression, a darkness that surrounds the soul. That is why the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God