Sermons on Apocalyptic Visions:

Vision For Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

The first step in a vision for Church Growth is a vital prayer life among its members.

“The Vision of Passionate Prayer” Acts 1:12-14 Acts 4:29-33 Hebrews 4:15-16 Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida in the summer of 1974. Disneyland in Anaheim, California had been in operation already for almost 20 years. Disney was a 47 year old man, already a successful film ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Vision 2010

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 16, 2009

In this New Year (2010) will we take the challenge to be humble, open to the Holy Spirit, have a repentant heart, a genuine hunger and thirst for God, pursue holiness, stay continually anointed and be of one mind and spirit within the Body of Christ.

Introduction: Something’s happening ... This last week I began reading a book by James Rutz. James wrote this book to make the Christian church aware that God is moving all across the world. His observations are a wake-up call to the American Christian and churches in America. Listen to some of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fading Vision Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011

We are never farther from Jesus than when we are satisfied with ourselves, and we are never closer to him than when we have nothing and no one else to rely on

All of you are familiar, I’m sure, h the Hans Christian Andersen story about the Emperor’s new clothes. It begins, “Many, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jul 1, 2011

Grants you an understanding of what a vision is, the effects of having a vision, the pathway to getting a vision and the vital steps to fulfilling your God given vision.

TOPIC: THE POWER OF VISION TEXT: HABAKKUK 2:1-4; PROV. 29:18; GEN.15:1-6 PREACHER: SESAN BANJO A. Introduction B. What Is Vision? C. The Basic Elements of Vision D. The Power/Effects of Vision E. The Pathway To Getting A Vision F. Scriptural Steps/Strategies to Fulfilling The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Got Vision?"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 24, 2014

Here is a message challenging the Christian to have a vision for our life...

Got Vision? Acts 26:12-16 This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed upon my heart. The message is entitled "Got Vision?" Acts 26:12 On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. Acts 26:13 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision For The Cause

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Mar 11, 2013

From time to time pastors, individual believers and entire churches go through various trials, or sometimes just seasons of boredom and it steals their vision and they have to get it back.

TITLE: VISION FOR THE CAUSE (I started with Timothy Peck's sermon "Renewing Our Vision" and drove a sermon under it. a few of his elements remain--mostly his points.) 03-11-2013 TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread Of Vision Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 15, 2013

Two followers of Jesus had an encounter on their walk home that changed their lives and opened their eyes.

Our Church members have had a lot of interest in the Walk to Emmaus lately, and for a good reason. I have never known anyone who went on a Walk that wasn’t tremendously blessed. If you are not saved when you go on the Walk, there is a very good chance you will be saved before you come home. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013

Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014

On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

John's Vision

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2014

Continuing our study of Revelation we are shown a very vivid description of Jesus Christ in His glorified body. This is the same Jesus we shall see one if we follow Him in our lives.

John’s Vision Revelation, Part 2, Revelation 1:12-18 Ω Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 - Let’s recap last week quickly: -- Over-arching importance: 2 Timothy 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Needed Vision

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2013

Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “where there is no vision people perish”. We as individuals and as the family of God need to have a clear vision like Isaiah. We need to see and understand Who God is, what we are, and what God is calling us to do.

A Needed Vision Isaiah 6:1-5 Isaiah had an encounter with God that provided Him with a clear vision of God, himself, his people, and his mission. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that “where there is no vision people perish”. We as individuals and as the family of God need to have a clear vision like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of The Possible Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 4, 2013

Constructing a people not a building, vision, life evangelism.

A VISION OF THE POSSIBLE Matt 4: 19 (p677), 28: 18-20 (p698) June 2, 2013 “Come follow me Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people” INTRODUCTION: I want you to close your eyes for just a moment and imagine the church….Please don’t picture buildings or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Vision

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen.

A Kingdom Vision August 3, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Is Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013

A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding Vision

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013

Learnign how to implement a Godly vision

Understanding Vision Proverbs 29:18 - Where there is no vision, the people perish. "The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet." Theodore M. Hesburgh. Vision is the starting point and end point of effective leadership and is part of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic