Sermons on Valley Of The Shadow:

Raising Dry Bones

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016

While you are alive, you have hope. There is no sin you have committed that you cannot be cleansed from. There are no failures that God cannot raise you from.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Raising Dry Bones 8/2/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction We move now to the valley of dry bones. Let's see what "dem bones" have to teach us. Text Verses 1-6 set the stage. The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Veteran’s Day/Thanksgiving Day Message Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 18, 2022

There's only a couple of weeks between Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day. This message is an attempt to combine features of each holiday.

(Note: Based on and edited from a message preached November 13, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Veteran’s Day was originally called Armistice Day in honor of the Armistice ending the First World War. This Armistice took place on “the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By Despair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023

So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificing Unto Idols

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

This message opens our eyes to the tragic consequences of idolatry, showing idolatry in 3-D, through the three terms Dispossession, Desolation, and Death.

I shared with you a few weeks ago that the Lord has impressed me to preach more on the topic of idolatry. The reason why is because I’ve been convicted that idolatry is a huge distraction that Satan uses to lure us off the path to God. The devil will use any means possible to hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2022

Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra (Ophrah). As a leader of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army despite a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 "valiant" men.

Gideon Facts – Things You Should know Successor • Abimelech Parent(s) • Joash (father) Italics indicate individuals not explicitly described as judges Book of Joshua • Joshua Book of Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Walking Through With Him

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 15, 2009

We go through a valley but God is with us.

We are walking through with HIM Psalm 23:4 “yes; though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm.” Let us see THE IMPORTANCE OF living right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Decisions

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 2, 2022

Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS INTRODUCTION: Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions. Surely, there must be someone here who needs help making a decision. How many are good decision makers? On what basis do you make your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:14, Genesis 3:1-8, Joshua 6:16-19, Daniel 5:1, Jonah 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Qualification Course For The Child Of God Is Our Valley Experiences Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011

Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves

Although in our walk in Life, we sometimes view our failures and shortcomings as a badge displaying our unrighteousness before God; it is not. Rather, we must come to understand that all things works only for the good of the child, man, or woman who loves God. How does our hurting one another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

My Shepherd

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2021

My Shepherd according to the writer provides, protects, Heals, and leads us home.

My Shepherd Psalm 23 1. Our Shepherd is a Provider • The psalmist describes his situation as being without “want” or as lacking nothing • David insists that he is lacking nothing when the Lord is his shepherd. • Deuteron mist says, “Surely the Lord your God has blessed you in all your ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Response Of A Sheep To The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2015

Reassurances in the valley, celebrations on the plateau, and hope for the future.

A SHEEP’S RESPONSE TO THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Psalm 23:4-6. ‘All we like sheep have gone astray’ (Isaiah 53:6). Yet when we know Jesus as our Good Shepherd (John 10:14), we have full bragging rights (Psalm 23:1-3). One of the distinguishing marks of the Good Shepherd is His compassion towards an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord In My Shepherd: Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2018

Today, we are going to look at one of the most comforting, and definitely one of the most well known psalms in the Bible-the 23rd Psalm. It was written by David, and he presents us with the scenes of the shepherd’s life, which he was familiar with . . .

4-21-04 Lesson: The Lord in My Shepherd Introduction: Today, we are going to look at one of the most comforting, and definitely one of the most well known psalms in the Bible-the 23rd Psalm. It was written by David, and he presents us with the scenes of the shepherd’s life, which he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God -- Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Minister Of Christ

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

This was the funeral sermon for a friend, Mentor in the ministry, and co-labourer in the Kingdom of God.

WALKING WITH GOD – FUNERAL SERMON November 13, 2016 (The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of the funeral sermon: http://chirb.it/c4b4Jq) INTRODUCTION: 1.) In Genesis 5:24 Scripture tells us of a man named Enoch. A.) “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011

Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 1 – 18

Hebrews 10: 1 – 18 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A 1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. 2 For then would they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel