Sermons on A Vision:

Hope For The Backslider

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 1, 2003

Some important truths for our Christian life can be gleaned from the vision Zechariah had as recorded in this passage.

HOPE FOR THE BACKSLIDER “Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, "The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A House With A View Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

1 of several messages during the summer of 2006. This message focuses on the mission and vision of the church toward the community and evangelism

God’s Favorite House A House with a View July 23, 2006 For five years my office had no window None of our offices had a window. We were located in the basement. There was no view. I didn’t know when it was sunny and nice. I didn’t know when it was rainy and cold. I didn’t know when the wind ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Heaven

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 11, 2005

God wants us to have an eternal view, A vision of Heaven, Satan on the other hand wants us to remain blind and uninformed. Because he knows that if we get a vision of Heaven and all its glory, we will be unstoppable in our quest to get all our friends and

1 Corinthians 2:9-16 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”* Most people leave this scripture right here but in fact we need to read down to the end of verse 16. 10 But we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

I encourage you to examine your spiritual vision. Are your eyes open to God's vision for your life? Are you following Him down the road of discipleship? May we all open our eyes to see the wonderful truths God has prepared for us.

"Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes" Today, we delve into a thought-provoking topic: "Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes." It's a simple yet profound truth - if we want to see God's vision for our lives, we must open our eyes, both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19, Psalm 119:18, Mark 10:46-52, Mark 10:47, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:51-52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Raised Bar 4: Biblical Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009

Dealing with the part of our church vision statement that says we are supposed to work toward a biblical worldview, beginning with the church

Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 4: Biblical Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/12/09, AM A. Opening illustration: John Smyth was a Cambridge-educated Anglican priest, who came to be convinced of the illegitimacy of infant baptism in about 1605. And after much persecution of the “Anabaptists” views (which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

Before God's Throne Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010

Isaiah receives a vision of the sacred Temple and blazing holiness of God and is forever changed and fully equipped to stand his ground.

The year Israel’s king died, Isaiah received a vision of the undying King of kings. Uzziah had reigned for 52 years, and his rule brought prosperity and national security. Uzziah’s death spelled the end of an era; his death weakened the nation, but the greatest King remained seated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deeper And Deeper Into Commitment To God's Kingdom

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011

Based on Ezekiel's vision we are asked to prayerfully consider how 'deep' we are into the ways and service of God and His kingdom.

OT reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-6 (especially v.6) SERMON – Deeper and deeper; (the level of our commitment). Chapters 40 to 48 of the Book of Ezekiel contain accounts of visions God showed the Prophet in the 25th year of Israel's exile in Babylon. Some of the visions were to remind the Jews of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Call On Your Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 10, 2008

The unique literary structure of Ezekiel’s vision points to the importance of ingesting God’s word in obedience to His call

God’s Call on your Life Ezekiel 2:8 – 3:4 If you haven’t read from Ezekiel recently, these verses probably strike you as the strangest thing you have read in a while. Here is the story of a man whom God told to eat a scroll – paper, ink, and all. And he says it was sweet as honey. I ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Expand, Embrace, Encounter And Expect Series

Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009

We need to expect God to expand our vision and be ready to embrace the call on our lives to do kingdom work.

These past three weeks we have focused our messages on discipleship. The first week Pastor Tim so adequately, and literally, unpacked for us the story of Elmo, I mean Thomas, the imperfect disciple and how Jesus accepts us and knows us for who we really are – our good and bad. The 2nd week I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home - Our Goal Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007

3 of 3 messages on the mission and vision of Meridian Christian Church. This message is based on the idea of being in community in the present and for eternity.

8/19/07 Home - Our Goal Christians live a life of anticipation. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ