Sermons on Valleys Of The Piedmont:

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell and Heaven. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles describe Hell - or Gehenna - as a place of death and destruction.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:9-11, Malachi 4:1-6, Matthew 13:30, John 3:16, 2 Peter 2:5-6, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Matthew 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016

Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon "Navigating This New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 21, 2024

Many today talk about new goals, going to the next level, moving to a new dimension, but many are not willing to pay the price. Not only must we be willing to pay the price to get there, but they must also pay a price to stay there!

Sermon “Navigating this New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead) Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Deuteronomy 8:9, 2 Chronicles 7:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

When The Lord Is Your Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 23, 2022

The promises of everyone's favorite Psalm only apply to a select group of people. Be comforted by those promises by becoming one of those who follow the Lord!

It’s Mother’s Day, May 12th. And for me, that means we’ve been in the midst of the Covid-19 Crisis for 2 months. Being a sports fan, the seriousness of the crisis hit home on March 11th. That was the day NBA player Rudy Gobert, starting center for the Utah Jazz, failed to show up for the ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

A Pattern For Praying & Receiving

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon takes a look at a story which serves as a good pattern for all who are seeking God for a miracle

“A Pattern Of Praying And Receiving” TEXT: II Chr. 20:1-5 (KJV) 1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Am-mon, and with them other beside the Am-mon-ites, came against Je-hosh-a-phat to battle. 2 Then there came some that told Je-hosh-a-phat, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

War With Amalek

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 23, 2004

The Never Ending War - A message on the perpetual conflict that the believer has with the Flesh.

War With Amalek Galatians 5:17-23 & Ex.17:8-16 Intro. – What do Gal. 5 and Ex. 17 have in common. Read Gal. 5:17-23 There are three major enemies to the Christian life. The WORLD– Our External foe – The World is the system that is organized against God. It is a philosophy or thought. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Galatians 5:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Live Again

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong e-mail address! A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.

A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong e-mail address! A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Odd Occurrence

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 16, 2003

I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. This messgae deals with the

I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. That is Different from what happens on a daily basis. It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Brings The Attack

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 20, 2008

ANOINTING CAUSES THE ENEMY TO ATTACK US

THE ANOINTING BRINGS THE ATTACK Thursday, March 20, 2008 2 Sam 5:1-4 1 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. 2 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This City Makes God Cry

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

God goes to the City that makes Him cry because of you and I.

“This City Makes God Cry” Luke 19:41 We come today in our Lenten Journey to the point where Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem triumphantly. His ministry and life has been prophecy fulfilled. Jesus ascends the Mount of Olives, a mountain range on the eastern boundary of Jerusalem. Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Baptist

A Shepherd And A Promise - 10 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Jesus says, "I AM the Good Shepherd." "I lay down my life for my sheep. No one can pluck them out of my hands."

May 3, 1998 John 10:11-33; Psalm 23 Our Faith is about: David says "The LORD is my shepherd . . ." Jesus says, "I AM the Good Shepherd." "I lay down my life for my sheep. No one can pluck them out of my hands." Such a PERSONAL thing! "MY" shepherd! Our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-33

Denomination: Nazarene

When Bad News Comes--The Battle Is Not Yours-Its The Lord's Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 20, 2018

We face battles in life. Through GOD's WORD, we learn a principle to apply to life. The Battle is not yours, it's the LORDS. Stand on GOD's Promise, Begin with PRAISE as you consider the battlefield, Position Yourself, Stand Firm Trusting HIM, and See GOD's Hand at Work.

2018.05.06.SERMON THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC KEY PRINCIPLE: In life we face many battles and struggles. GOD'S WORD TELLS US..."The Battle is not yours, it's the LORDS". Turn to GOD, Stand on GOD's Promise, Begin with PRAISE as you consider the battle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Can We Suceed "

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2017

The sermon touches on how our success as believers can exceed that of the Pharisees.

Matthew 5:13-20 How can we exceed? 1. What did a Pharisee look like? When it comes to righteousness, the Pharisees are tough to beat and we are to exceed them, do better, be better. • The Pharisees of Jesus s day appeared to be the elite-ed-ness of what it is to be righteous, Godly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Gives Victory (Judges 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2025

Can God give victory even against overwhelming odds? Let's look at Judges 7.

Did God purposefully set Gideon up for victory against great odds? Will we be granted victory over our greatest enemy, death? Let’s look at Judges 7. Why did God reduce the number of men in Gideon’s army? Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serving These Bones!

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jan 21, 2003

This sermon is to allow people to take a look at their spirutal lives and see if they are giving God what he is so greatly deserving of.

The church has become an unusal place, and is full of unusal bones. The church has become so lost until we have strange requirements for our pastors to reach for us to even consider them as our pastor. If you don’t believe me a take glimpse at our baptsit state paper. They often have churchs ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4

Denomination: Baptist