Sermons on Beatific Vision:

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

A Vision From Heaven

Daniel 10:10 - 21 A Vision From Heaven - 1. The Cost in Prayer - 10 -14 (a) The Troubled Man 8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. (b) The Trembling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Visions And New Insights

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 9, 2015

We need to run to the waters of baptism and drown our old sin-filled lives. We need to be raised from spiritual death and filled with a passion for the Gospel, because it will make one helluva difference in our world.

The events we just heard about in Acts 10:44-48 occur as part of Peter’s first sermon to the Gentiles. Peter had received a vision from God. In that vision, a sheet unfolded from heaven. On that sheet were animals of all kinds, including animals that were unclean under Jewish law. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Anglican

Where There Is Vision, There Is Provision Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 20, 2015

The third and final of a set of sermons on the theme of giving

You may wondering why there is half a person [a stuffed pair of trousers] sitting on this seat here. Apparently her name is Penny. Of course that may not be what you are wondering about. What you are wondering about instead may be why on earth there is a see-through ceiling a few feet above your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Anglican

A Vision For The Church: Worship

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

What role should worship play in the life of the church? This message looks at the very first time the word "worship" appears in the Bible. Genesis 22, Abraham is tested and commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac. It was an act of real worship.

A vision for the Church: Worship Genesis 22 We have looked at other elements in the vision for the church: To see the lost saved- evangelism To see Christians mature- discipleship To see the church one- fellowship To see the world changed- service To see Christi exalted- worship Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing New Vision

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Annual message on new vision for the church

Embracing New Vision Proverbs 29:18 January 5, 2014 Morning Service Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 * Where there is no vision, there is no life * Where there is no vision, there is no future * Where there is no vision, there is no hope * Where there is no vision, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Acquire The Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2014

Nobody can be like Christ and attract others to the community of faith without being filled with His compassion.

Thursday of 6th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei "Get behind me, you adversary! For you are not on the side of God, but of men." I suppose St. Peter, who was just plain Simon Peter at the time, was confused by what Jesus had just said to him. After all, he was supposed to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

A Voice A Vision And A Visit

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Paul is commissioned to preach to the Gentiles

Title: A VOICE, A VISION, and A VISIT Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35 Peter was staying at the home of Simon the Tanner. This wasn’t a place that a Jew should have been staying. Simon dealt with dead animals and that made him unclean. But Peter was there anyway. (How many of you know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Vision Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Michael Hogg on Mar 10, 2015

Jeremiah's prophecy of God's promise to Israel and His church and the conclusion of history.

A Vision of Our Future Text: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22 Introduction Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet when he was quiet young, possibly around twenty. He was “the son of Hilkiah” who was an unknown country priest that bore little or no significance (Jeremiah 1:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Of God's Throne

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 19, 2015

Revelation 4:1-4 The Throne and the Lamb The Invitation From Heaven God on his Throne *Absolute Sovereignty *Indescribable Glory

The Throne and The Lamb The Vision of God's Throne Revelation 4:1-4 We are starting a new series today, “The Throne and the Lamb,” based on Revelation chapters four and five. Chapter four picks up where we left off last summer, John writing to seven churches and encouraging them in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 9, 2011

PAUL'S VISION OF CHRIST

TODAY, OUR THEOLOGIANS NEED A VISION OF A GREATER CHRISTOLOGY. WHO IS CHRIST? WHO IS THIS PERSON CALLED CHRIST? PAUL HAD A REVOLUTIONARY VISION OF THE PERSON OF CHRIST. HE DESCRIBES THIS HOLY VISION IN COLOSSIANS 1:12-19. CHRIST WAS THE VISION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. CHRIST AS THE CENTER AND CHRIST AS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Our Vision? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2012

So many churches have so many 'irons' in the fire that they simply forget or begin to ignore the 'reason' they are even here... to make disciples! Our vision for 2012 must be focused on the ONE thing God has commissioned us as believers to do... make disc

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 3, 2012 Date Preached: January 1, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: New Year’s Day Sermon Sermon Title: What’s Our Vision? Sermon Text: Proverbs 29:18 [ESV] “…18 Where there is no prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement Via Vision

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you see visions? Do you believe in angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that angels exists, and GOD's protection for people around us is because of us. IV. TEXT: Acts 27:24 (New Living Tra

I. EXORDIUM: Do you see visions? Do you believe in angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that angels exists, and GOD's protection for people around us is because of us. IV. TEXT: Acts 27:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) and he said, ‘Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clarity Produces Vision Series

Contributed by Shawn Bouldin on Mar 17, 2012

Jesus gives clarity that produces vision which inspires His people to connect with their destiny.

Clarity Produces Vision by Pastor Shawn Bouldin Proverbs 29:18 amp Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. Why Vision? Brings growth, production, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20/20 Vision

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

A church is headed nowhere until it has a clear vision

20/20 Vision 2 Chronicles 20:20 What is the most common surgery performed in the US? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common surgery is: Lens and cataract procedures… specifically- laser eye surgery People want their vision restored to 20/20 When it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Baptist