Church in the Valley
David, a man after God’s own heart, gives two powerful examples of God’s Character in the names Jehovah Tsaba and Jehovah Rohi, showcasing how these names of God reflect divine strength and care. In the story of David and Goliath, David calls upon Jehovah Tsaba, "The Lord of Hosts," confidently trusting that the battle belongs to God, who commands heavenly armies and brings victory in overwhelming circumstances. Later, as the author of Psalm 23, David describes his personal experience with Jehovah Rohi, "The Lord is My Shepherd," portraying God as a loving guide who provides, protects, and restores. David’s life illustrates how God is both a mighty warrior who fights for His people and a compassionate shepherd who walks closely with them through every challenge.
The name "Jehovah Jireh" translates into "The Lord Will Provide." This name is found in the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, where God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice, demonstrating His provision in a moment of ultimate need and obedience. God's provision is often linked to our trust and obedience, and while God may not always provide how or when we expect, He is always faithful to meet our needs according to His divine plan. Believers are encouraged to trust God as their provider in all circumstances, knowing that He sees and supplies beyond what we can anticipate.
The name "Jehovah Jireh" translates into "The Lord Will Provide." This name is found in the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, where God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice, demonstrating His provision in a moment of ultimate need and obedience. God's provision is often linked to our trust and obedience, and while God may not always provide how or when we expect, He is always faithful to meet our needs according to His divine plan. Believers are encouraged to trust God as their provider in all circumstances, knowing that He sees and supplies beyond what we can anticipate.
El Elyon, "God Most High," is a name that highlights God's supreme sovereignty and ultimate authority over all creation. This name signifies that nothing happens outside of God's control and that He reigns above every power, circumstance, and human authority. God brings peace and confidence, especially when life feels chaotic or uncertain. Believers can rest in the assurance that the Most High God is actively involved in their lives, orchestrating all things for His glory and their good.
El Elyon, "God Most High," is a name that highlights God's supreme sovereignty and ultimate authority over all creation. This name signifies that nothing happens outside of God's control and that He reigns above every power, circumstance, and human authority. God brings peace and confidence, especially when life feels chaotic or uncertain. Believers can rest in the assurance that the Most High God is actively involved in their lives, orchestrating all things for His glory and their good.
God reveals many of his names to us so that we might gain a new perspective on who He is. One name by itself cannot fully represent God's majesty and power. One name cannot fully tell us all we need to know about this person that we call "God." Often when God revealed a new aspect of his character to his people, he often did so by revealing a new name.
God reveals many of his names to us so that we might gain a new perspective on who He is. One name by itself cannot fully represent God's majesty and power. One name cannot fully tell us all we need to know about this person that we call "God." Often when God revealed a new aspect of his character to his people, he often did so by revealing a new name.
We are A Shining City on a Hill. Everyone sees, everyone is watching. Praise your Father in heaven. There is no God like our God.
We are A Shining City on a Hill. Everyone sees, everyone is watching. Praise your Father in heaven. There is no God like our God.
Ebed-Melech risked it all to obey God in a deadly siege - his faith won God's promise. In your storms, live by faith, not fear - God will deliver you too.
Ebed-Melech risked it all to obey God in a deadly siege - his faith won God's promise. In your storms, live by faith, not fear - God will deliver you too.
Jethro's wise counsel, born from love and trust, blessed Moses and Israel - God uses our experience to guide others when we earn the right to speak through faithful care.
Jethro's wise counsel, born from love and trust, blessed Moses and Israel - God uses our experience to guide others when we earn the right to speak through faithful care.
Jethro's wise counsel, born from love and trust, blessed Moses and Israel - God uses our experience to guide others when we earn the right to speak through faithful care.
The Canaanite Woman's relentless faith in Jesus - despite apparent rejection - teaches us to persist in prayer, trusting His goodness over our misconceptions.
The Canaanite Woman's relentless faith in Jesus - despite apparent rejection - teaches us to persist in prayer, trusting His goodness over our misconceptions.
Phinehas' passion for God's glory purified Israel - let's take steps to clear out the unholy and live fully for the Lord.
Phinehas' passion for God's glory purified Israel - let's take steps to clear out the unholy and live fully for the Lord.
Phinehas' passion for God's glory purified Israel - let's take steps to clear out the unholy and live fully for the Lord.
Bezalel's story reveals how God pours gifts into us, sharpens them through effort, and uses them to serve others - just as He did for Israel's worship.
Bezalel's story reveals how God pours gifts into us, sharpens them through effort, and uses them to serve others - just as He did for Israel's worship.
Abigail becomes a living case study of what to do when we find ourselves in the storms of emotional sabotage.
Abigail becomes a living case study of what to do when we find ourselves in the storms of emotional sabotage.
This message will highlight Jesus as Lord overall and what that means for daily life.
This message will highlight Jesus as Lord overall and what that means for daily life.
This message will highlight Jesus as Lord overall and what that means for daily life.
This message will look at our need for a Savior and the good news that Jesus sacrificed himself to be the Savior we need.
This message will look at our need for a Savior and the good news that Jesus sacrificed himself to be the Savior we need.
In Matthew 16:13-16, Jesus asks Simon Peter "But who do you say that I am?" This question has major implications for everyone on earth. If we answer that Jesus is the Christ like Simon Peter, then our eternity is secure with God in heaven and our life is spent following after Jesus. Learning to obey his commands. But if one answers that Jesus is not the Christ then they remain in bondage to sin. This message will look at how we can answer this question with confidence that Jesus is the Messiah (Christ in the Greek).
In Matthew 16:13-16, Jesus asks Simon Peter "But who do you say that I am?" This question has major implications for everyone on earth. If we answer that Jesus is the Christ like Simon Peter, then our eternity is secure with God in heaven and our life is spent following after Jesus. Learning to obey his commands. But if one answers that Jesus is not the Christ then they remain in bondage to sin. This message will look at how we can answer this question with confidence that Jesus is the Messiah (Christ in the Greek).
This sermon talks about the importance of growing with God.
This sermon talks about the importance of growing with God.
This Sermon will talk about how to adopt God's values and live them out.
This Sermon will talk about how to adopt God's values and live them out.
In this message, we will walk through our values in the context of our mission. Jesus gave us the Great Commission and also a Great Commandment that shows us how to fulfill that mission.
In this message, we will walk through our values in the context of our mission. Jesus gave us the Great Commission and also a Great Commandment that shows us how to fulfill that mission.
This Sermon talks about giving people a sense of the heartbeat of Church in the Valley, the foundation of our church from the beginning, and the mission the Lord has given us that animates us to do what we do.
This Sermon talks about giving people a sense of the heartbeat of Church in the Valley, the foundation of our church from the beginning, and the mission the Lord has given us that animates us to do what we do.
Recognize the conflicts in life and fight to the finish.
Recognize the conflicts in life and fight to the finish.
This Sermon is aimed to help people see that the safest place to be is in the center of the will of God.
This Sermon is aimed to help people see that the safest place to be is in the center of the will of God.
This Sermon talks about the importance of considering God in all that we do and keeping our desires under control.
This Sermon talks about the importance of considering God in all that we do and keeping our desires under control.
The purpose of this Sermon is to show the dangers of pride and help you see that God is the Most High God whom gets all the glory.
The purpose of this Sermon is to show the dangers of pride and help you see that God is the Most High God whom gets all the glory.
In this Sermon we will learn how to prepare for the heat (metaphorically) to be tuned up in life. The fires of life can burn us and do a lot of damage. Or, it can purify our faith in God. That is God's purpose for the fire. He wants to purify us so that we come out on the other side of the fire with more strength, courage, and purity.
In this Sermon we will learn how to prepare for the heat (metaphorically) to be tuned up in life. The fires of life can burn us and do a lot of damage. Or, it can purify our faith in God. That is God's purpose for the fire. He wants to purify us so that we come out on the other side of the fire with more strength, courage, and purity.
Life is full of mystery and we can get fascinated or stuck in it. In this Sermon we'll learn how to seek God's help in the mysteries and determine how to move forward when we hit something we don't understand.
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