Sermons on Valleys Of Life:

The Life Of Abraham, Part 11: Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

This passage seems to be an excursus from the life of Abraham. But it offers critical insight to our pilgrimage of fath.

The Life of Abraham, Part 11: Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction In the last lesson the desire of the LORD to find reason to spare the wicked was revealed to Abraham. Abraham’s concern to the LORD’s message that He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah was that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 14, 2014

The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives

The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?

The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac Is Not The Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

There are a lot of parallels between this passage and the crucifixion of Chriat

The Life of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac is not the Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction In the life of Abraham, the LORD seems to break into Abraham’s life in a most unexpected way. Sometimes when we read the Bible, we get the impression that God spoke to his prophets all the time. We forget that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making God More Real In Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2014

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Making God More Real in Your Life John 14:7-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreReal.html Jesus is having a Q&A session with His disciples. They have left their jobs, boat investments, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and all their life plans in order to follow the Lord. It has been ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

What You Believe Must Determine Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Buried Treasure 2. Where Can I Meet Christ? 3. Treasure Untold 4. Believing Determines Life 5. Treasure Discovered 6. What We Believe Must Determine Life

Buried Treasure found > VIDEO - Published on Feb 26, 2014 CBS morning news - A Northern California couple found $10 million worth of rare coins dating back to the 1800's while hiking on their property. - Think how this changed their lives 1. Buried Treasure - Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Godly Traits Found In Stephens Life Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 28, 2014

THE FOUR GODLY TRAITS FOUND IN STEPHENS LIFE

Stephen or Stephanos means crown THE FOUR GODLY TRAITS FOUND IN STEPHENS LIFE INTRODUCTION STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE SEVEN DEACONS APPOINTED TO LOOK AFTER THE DAILY DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO THE POOR (acts 6 v1-6).The need arose from a complaint that the widows were not receiving their fair share of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

“called To Live A Life Of Faith “ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “ Gen 12:1-20 David Taylor Outside of Christ, Abraham may be the most significant character in the bible. In terms of space, the first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to human history. The next fourteen chapters are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Came To Give Us Abundant Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 24, 2013

1.INHERITANCE 2.INCREASE 3.INCENSE 4.ILLUMINATION 5.INFLUENCE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.ITINERY

JESUS CAME TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE **************************************** OUTLINE 1.INHERITANCE 2.INCREASE 3.INCENSE 4.ILLUMINATION 5.INFLUENCE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.ITINERY THE MESSAGE JESUS CAME TO GIVE US ABUNDANT LIFE *************************************** 1.INHERITANCE " The thief comes ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Just Never Seams To Go As Planned.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

Life never goes as planned: for example, have you ever invested years of your life in another person only to watch something go wrong: as something happens, and your investments all go wrong as they make one stupid mistake after another.

Title: Life just never seams to go as planned. Word Count: 2993 This sermon was delivered to both congregations in St John in Girvan, and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th December 2013: (both are Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Seeing And Hearing In Order To Live Christ's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2014

We cannot make Jesus into the Messiah we want; we must see His vision and hear His word so that His kingdom can be built within us, and we then can attract others to Him.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Lumen Fidei Why are we so unwilling to do what Our Lord commands? The Israelites were directed by God to be His presence in a pagan world, spreading the word about His power and goodness, and ultimately drawing all to worship the One God. But if you look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life - Part 1

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 13, 2014

Let’s look at an Old Testament story of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29. Israel had forsaken God, and Hezekiah restored the worship of God and communion with God. There are several principles we can learn from this story that will help us.

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life - Part 1 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Last week, we discovered from God’s Word that God Almighty desires to have a personal relationship with you. He has made complete provision for you to have that relationship with Him. 2. But did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Bible Church

God’s Life Plan For You!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

A personal message sharing my personal life plan based on ministry coaching and what God has been speaking into my life.

God’s Life Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eight Steps To Overcoming Fear In Your Life

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jan 18, 2014

Fear is a killer, most of the things we fear don't happen. Fear being an emotion can be overcome when you apply these eight steps.

Definition: fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. Fear is felt in many forms. We may have a fear of flying, a fear of commitment, a fear of the unknown, or at times, all of the above. Whether the threat is real or imagined... “Fear is such a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal