Sermons on Valley Of The Shadow:

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unchangeable Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

No one compares to the unchangeable Christ!

THE UNCHANGEABLE CHRIST HEBREWS 13:8 Jesus is not to us as Christmas is to the world, here today and gone tomorrow. He is immutable. The Scriptures declare that He is ever the same. As such Christ is unchangeable as.... I. The Theme of the pulpit A. The central message of the Word of God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Signifigance Of Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The Neglection of prayer is a sin.

THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1 INTRODUCTION: OF ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICATE VALUE IN OUR LIVES, PRAYER SHOULD BE CHERISHED THE MOST. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FOR MANY OF US PRAYER IS OFTEN RELEGATED TO THE BOTTOM OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To Tragedy

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

The Strength God Brings - Funeral Message

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

This a basic funeral message from various passages in the Psalms

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2, Psalm 31:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 9 (23rd Psalm): My Cup Runs Over*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

You will know more satisfaction with the Shepherd than with anyone or anything else in life.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 9: My Cup Runs Over A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why John 3:16

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF GOD

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF God God’s great love and sacrifice for mankind Evangelism is the call of the church of Jesus Christ/ A tool to use for this is the scripture of John 3:16 (read john 3:16) 1. God (thee h’os)2316 spoken of the only and true God - The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Wisdom Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005

Where do we turn when we want to know something. God encourages us from His word how we might find great wisdom within Him word.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Seeking Wisdom” (James 1:5-8) Introduction:  WISDOM – one of the greatest possessions one can ascertain in the world…with it one can achieve great things  As we seek direction in our lives we know that with the proper wisdom in certain situations we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Continue Thou...graduation Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 26, 2005

Easily adapted to any crowd. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint Template.

But Continue Thou… 2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” [scroll down for outline] ILL.- Joe: “My college really turned out some great men.” Bill: “When did you graduate?” Joe: “I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Apr 2, 2004

A collection of helps and scripture for those who are overwhelmed with life’s troubles.

*We have all been at a point in our life where there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Life is just too tough, and it just seems to be getting worse. Everything you have worked for is gone; there is no way out. It may also be from hearing bad news, being covered up with the work, overrun ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Precious Promises Of God

Contributed by Garvin Alfter on May 5, 2006

Let’s take a look at a few of the promises that God has given to us. Let’s evaluate the impact that they have played or can play in our lives to determine if Peter is on the mark when he called them the "Precious Promises of God".

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Introduction: According to Webster’s Dictionary, a promise is a declaration that one will do or refrain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Sides To The Same Coin.

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

What comes to your mind when you think of God? What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us!! A.W. Tozer I want to look at the two sides of this coin called life and what that could mean to us.

Two sides to the same coin. What comes to your mind when you think of God? What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us!! A.W. Tozer I want to look at the two sides of this coin called life and what that could mean to us. Psalm 22:1-11 1 My God, my God, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rainbow

Contributed by Steven Cook on Mar 29, 2003

The "rainbow" is God’s symbol of peace to mankind. In this sermon, the rainbow is shown to sometimes appear AFTER a storm, sometimes DURING a storm, and sometimes BEFORE a storm.

“The Rainbow” Genesis 9:9-14 I. The Rainbow Appeared to Noah AFTER the Storm (Gen. 9:9-14) A. Read Genesis 9:9-14 B. The Life of Noah –  Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Gen. 6:8)  God commanded Noah to build an ark for the saving of his house  Noah obeyed God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 19, 2007

Funeral service for a believer; plan of salvation for those in attendance. (Name removed out of respect and replaced with gender specific title.)

I believe that this servant of the Lord would want to let others have an opportunity to know this Savior of hers, and the simplest way to do that is to share with you some of her favorite bible verses, also known as “The Romans Road”. Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can't Get Away From Love

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 21, 2004

John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth meant to guid

CAN’T GET AWAY FROM LOVE 1 John 4:7-21 INTRODUCTION: John has once again returned to the main theme of this epistle/sermon – love, the sum of righteousness and the test of salvation! John never stray too far from this theme, and yet once again provides us with a rich bounty of biblical truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist