Sermons on Valleys Of Dispair:

Coveting The Showers Of Blessing

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 27, 2011

Those who are praying for rain should have enough faith to prepare for it

Coveting the Showers of Blessing Text: I Kgs.18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. Another word for coveting is to have a strong desire to posses a thing. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangerous Times Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 3 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the church at Pergamum.

OPENING: 3 middling churches - not bad/great - mid road. ea has faithful remnant w dec infl INTRODUCTION: The majority of American churches are not lacking for MORAL and SPIRITUAL instruction. We are lacking in our ability (note typo) to remain UNCONTAMINATED by the world as a church family. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2012

id we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Faith Is Against My Mountain Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 16, 2016

With the God-kind of faith in our hearts, we can move any and every insurmountable obstacle in our way.

Zechariah 4:7 “Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it." In my sermon "This One's On God", we looked at the preceding verse (vs.6) of our text, we saw how God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-7, Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Just Can't Afford To Forget

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

Practice the art of remembering the wonderful things that God has spoken to you. Many are promises that you can see fulfilled in your lifetime.

What must I Remember in Difficult Times Gen. 28:10-22 (Jacob at Bethel) Intro.: When Willy Mays went to the major league, he only got one hit in his first 26 times at bat. The manager found him crying in the dugout. Willy felt that he was a failure and could not go on in the majors. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Oh How She Loved Him" Funeral Marie Lockard

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 8, 2012

The sermon is for a christian lady who loved her husband so much because she love God.

“ Oh How he loves” Marie Lockard 1. Marie Loved Ovit with all her heart After Surgery she kissed him and kissed him and kissed him A. She Loved Ovit because Christ Loved Her B. She loved Ovit because She Loved God’s word after all Love is one of the Fruits of the Spirit C. She loved Ovit ...read more

Scripture: John 11:36

Denomination: Methodist

John Shares Where Jesus Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2020

The text asks us, "Come and see" where Jesus lives or that s what Jesus told Peter and Andrew.

John 1:29-42 “John Shares, Where Jesus Lives” • Home or the places we live seem to Take away stuff, It’s a Place we get breath again, • Havens of rest is home, we even call Heaven Home don’t we 1. John shares with us the ministry of Jesus • His ministry is to “Take Away” John declares ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

Joann's Funeral

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

FUNERAL FOR AN OLDER CHRISTIAN LADY

JOANN’S Funeral We come here today not to celebrate death but to celebrate life Joann’s life here on earth is over but her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just began. Creation teaches that life can pass through different forms and that life may even come out of death. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2022

We must admit we’re sheep before the Lord can be our shepherd.

God is … Jesus is a Shepherd April 10, 2021 John 10:11-16 NIV “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 18:12-14, Isaiah 40:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer And Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2022

Coming down from the mount of Transfiguration.

PRAYER AND SERVICE. Mark 9:14-29. We might like to enjoy our mountain-top experiences without the trouble of coming back down to the more mundane realities of everyday life, but we may not. It is important for us to maintain a life of prayer, but also of service. There is work to be done. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Walking! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 10, 2021

How can we get closer to Jesus? By sitting next to Him, and by listening to His voice, and by walking with Him. Listen!

This weekend is the Superbowl of Golf . . "The Masters" with the best of the best competing, and Justin Rose has the lowest of his career in the first round with 7 Birdies! My wife was amazed at all of the walking they did and so I got my calculator going, over 4 miles a round and more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023

Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Revivals Of Hosea, Joel And Amos Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 13, 2021

Let's look at the revivals prophesied by Hosea, Joel and Amos.

Let's look at the revivals prophesied by Hosea, Joel and Amos. 1) Hoseah’s Revival How is repairing a broken marriage like a spiritual revival? How can God love an unfaithful nation and Jesus love such a sinful Church? Hosea’s story of adultery, divorce and remarriage is heartwarming. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Encouragement, Hope, Revival

He Was Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the prophetic predictions of Isaiah about the Messiah's betrayal, silence during accusation, and being counted among criminals, leading up to the depiction of Jesus as a lamb led to slaughter.

For the past 3 weeks we’ve been walking through the story of the hours leading up to Jesus’ resurrection – incidents that were predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before they happened. Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be betrayed by friends, remain silent while accused, and be counted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Messiah's Sacrifice, Prophetic Fulfillment, Lamb To Slaughter

Sermon Series: Against All Odds