In this powerful sermon, Victory in the Valley, we are reminded that not every victory will be won on the mountaintop. While mountain victories are visible and celebrated, some of our greatest breakthroughs happen in the quiet, shadowed places of the valley. David declared in Psalm 23, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,” because even there God brings victory.

Ezekiel 37 reveals a valley filled with dry bones—death, despair, and hopelessness. Yet God asked Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?” His answer wasn’t based on sight but on faith: “O Lord God, You know.” In that valley, God transformed what looked impossible into a vision of restoration and life. This shows us that valley victories accomplish three things:

1. They test your faith.
2. They stretch your endurance.
3. They refine your praise.

Key Points from the Message:

I. You have to see it before you see it (Ezekiel 37:3).

• When your natural eyes see defeat, faith allows you to see possibility.
• Ezekiel didn’t limit God to what he saw—he trusted His Word over the situation.
• Even in the dark valley, focus on what God has promised, not just what you see.

II. You must speak what He says (Ezekiel 37:4).

• God commanded Ezekiel to prophesy over the bones—victories require action.
• Your valley needs a voice—speak life, scripture, faith, and hope over your situation.
• Don’t dwell on the problem; declare the promise.

III. Stand until the shaking is over (Ezekiel 37:8).

• Victory is a process: first a noise, then a shaking, then a coming together, then breath, and finally standing.
• Many lose faith in the shaking because they don’t trust God to finish what He started.
• Don’t let noise, distractions, or delays cause you to walk away. If you leave during the shaking, you’ll miss the standing.

Conclusion:
The valley is not your end—it’s where your testimony is being built. What God is shaping in the valley will become your greatest victory. It may not look like it now, but it ends well. Trust the process, keep speaking life, and stand firm until you see God’s promises fulfilled.

Homework for the Week:
Speak life over everything that’s supposed to live in your world until you see it standing. Remember—the valley is the pathway to victory.