Sermons on Valley Of The Shadow:

God Honors People Of Integrity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003

David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 24, 2003

An eight part series concerning the Seven Churches of the Revelation and their relevance for us.

It happened 1848 years ago this very day. February 23, 155. His name was Polycarp and he was the bishop of the city of Smyrna. As a young man he had been a disciple of the Apostle John, but he was no longer a young man as a matter of fact he was eighty six years old. And February 23rd would be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bring Me To Life

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Easter Sermon

It was on the first day of the week when Mary Magdalene came to the tomb where Jesus body had been laid. She was startled to see that the grave had been opened. The scripture for today’s sermon is found in John 20:11-18. We pick up the narrative on that first Easter morning and this is what we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 1, 2006

Why should we live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ?

Jesus Is Lord! - Phil 2:5-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - January 29, 2006 *David Dykes asks a most important question: “What is God really like?” And David goes on to say: “Some people think the most important question of life is ‘Do you believe in God?’ But a more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure And Steadfast Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2006

Can we have a sure and steadfast hope in a mad word?

Hebrews 6 teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love v10 • Diligence and perseverance vv 11-12 We have looked at these previously and the end of the chapter goes on to talk about hope. This should be a key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Needs Now, Part Ii Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

In-depth look at the prayer life of the church

“What The Church Needs Now” Luke 18:1-8 In Luke 18:1-8, we read “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Love In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Honesty With God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005

A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confront Unknowns

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 13, 2004

The goal of this message is to help the congregation to fact unknowns in the future without fear and with faith in God’s promises.

Confront Unknowns Joshua 1:1-9 These are days around the world when people are learning to confront unknowns. Two hurricanes have hit Florida and a third is on the way. Hundreds of innocent children died at the hands of terrorists in Russia. Warfare continues in the Middle East. Three years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Four

THE LAST LAUGH (PSALMS 52) On the cover of the May 21, 2001, Newsweek magazine was the full-size head of a man, except that the face of the man is indistinct because the print is in the form of a red X-ray film or an undeveloped photograph. The word E V I L in bold covers his nose and mouth, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Just Happened! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

"IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kinsman Redeemer Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. The Old Testament practice of a kinsman redeemer is a wonderful type of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ! 

KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 4 Read at the beginning of the service: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace INTRODUCTION Today we conclude our series on the book of Ruth (give a recap of what we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Big Temptations In Life Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 21, 2002

In the story of the temptation of Jesus we see three general kinds of temptation that we still face.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 7 Three Big Temptations in Life Luke 4: 1-14 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Doubt

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Our faith in God has a sure foundation

NO DOUBT Last Saturday 217 people boarded EgyptAir Flight 990 from New York to Cairo, Egypt. Never arrived, plunging into the sea, all died. They had faith that when they boarded that plane, that several hours later they would be on the ground again in Egypt. It was a whirlwind romance, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-27, Romans 1:20

"Why Look You For The Living Among The Dead?"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 30, 2002

An apologetic and evangelistic message on the truth and consequences of the resurrection.

Easter Sunday, 2002 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d Quintin morrow The men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican