Sermons on Valleys Of Dispair:

Saul Disobeys God (1 Samuel 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2025

What is the difference between a man after God's own heart and a man after self-glorification? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 13.

Did Saul act foolishly, disobeying God? What kind of heart was God looking for in a national leader? What kind of heart do we have? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 13. How old was Saul when he began to rule and how long was he king? Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Embrace The New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025

Life is filled with transitions—some welcomed, some unexpected. We can become so fixated on past experiences, whether victories or failures, that we struggle to move forward. But God calls us to embrace the new thing He is doing.

Go! And Embrace the New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Exodus 14:21-22, John 4:13-14, Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 3:15-17, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 14:29, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness is a state where a believer feels distant from God, experiences a lack of passion for prayer, worship, and Bible study, and struggles with a sense of emptiness in their faith journey.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS. (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1 "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1, Isaiah 44:3, John 7:37-39, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 3:15-16, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Fruitful And Multiply And Fill The Earth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2024

What God doesn’t tell the man and woman is the definition of “fill the earth.” We can infer that He will let us know when the earth is full.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course 2024 What a timely set of readings are offered to the Church today, in the midst of a Western cultural breakdown, international wars, and an epically contentious national election in the U.S. Genesis had, in chapter one, recorded God’s first commandment, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-11, Mark 10:2-16, Psalm 128:1-6, Genesis 2:18-24, Genesis 1:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Grace For Speedy Recovery And Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025

The grace for speedy recovery and restoration is a powerful force that causes divine turnaround in the lives of those who are willing to receive it.

GRACE FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Path Home

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 21, 2025

Wepong trusted God to make her path straight, and God led her all the way home.

What makes life a “good path?” This is a question we all wonder. Is it a life free from struggle? Is it a path of great achievement? Is it a path of success and recognition? Or is there something deeper? Well, the scripture suggests that the “good path” isn’t defined by how easy life is, but the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Shift By God's Mercy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

When God releases His mercy upon a life, everything changes. Mercy initiates divine shifts that reposition a person for greatness.

DIVINE SHIFT BY GOD'S MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 9:15-16 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22–23, Psalm 102:13, 1 Samuel 2:8, Genesis 41:41-44, Esther 2:17 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when progress is not determined by effort, qualifications, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Passes By Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

When God passes by, He doesn’t just come for a visit—He comes to shift situations, renew callings, and realign destinies.

WHEN GOD PASSES BY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:18-23, Psalm 46:10, Job 38:1, Luke 24:13-32, John 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when everything changes—not because of a loud announcement, but because God passed by. Divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise And Eat: The Journey Is Too Great For Thee Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

When the journey becomes too great, God doesn't abandon you—He strengthens you. Elijah thought it was the end, but it was just a transition.

ARISE AND EAT: THE JOURNEY IS TOO GREAT FOR THEE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 23:1-3; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 11:28–30 INTRODUCTION: After the victory at Mount Carmel, Elijah expected national revival. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Difficult Rivers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

No river is too wide, too deep, or too difficult for God to help you cross. Just like He did for Israel, He will make a way for you.

CROSSING DIFFICULT RIVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Exodus 14:13-31, Psalm 66:12, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Hebrews 11:29 INTRODUCTION: In every believer’s journey, there will be moments when one must face seemingly impossible situations—rivers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Unstoppable Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Being unstoppable is not about your physical strength or natural talent—it is about the power of God working through you. The Bible assures us that “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31).

I AM UNSTOPPABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:31 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 24:16, Micah 7:8, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents barriers, delays, rejections, and disappointments. However, the child of God is not defined by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory In The Face Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 24, 2025

Adversity is a part of life, and even the strongest believers face trials and opposition. However, God has not left us defenceless. In the midst of challenges, there is a divine assurance that we are more than conquerors through Christ.

VICTORY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:35-39 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 43:2, John 16:33 INTRODUCTION: Adversity is a part of life, and even the strongest believers face trials and opposition. However, God has not left us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Speaks And It Is Done Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

When men speak, outcomes may vary, but when God speaks, it is final. His voice breaks barriers, creates possibilities, and rewrites destinies.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS AND IT IS DONE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 33:8-9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 11:3, Jeremiah 1:12, Romans 4:17 INTRODUCTION: The authority of God’s word is unmatched. When God speaks, it is not a suggestion or a possibility—it is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Comforts The Afflicted Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The presence of God in affliction brings peace that shields the heart and sustains the soul. When men fail, and no one seems to understand, the God of all comfort steps in with His loving assurance.

THE GOD WHO COMFORTS THE AFFLICTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 51:12-13, Psalm 34:18-19, Isaiah 66:13, Revelation 21:4, John 14:16-18 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of affliction, pain, loss, and sorrow. At such times, people are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Never Loses A Battle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

The God who never loses a battle is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His record of victory is flawless, and His commitment to His children is unwavering. When you face challenges, remember that you serve a God whose word cannot fail and whose power cannot be defeated.

THE GOD WHO NEVER LOSES A BATTLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:15 – “And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, Exodus 14:14, Psalm 24:8, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 54:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God