Sermons on Dead Dreams:

To Dream Again Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon is the fifth in a series of five on “The Church Health Review” which purposes to encourage persons to examine their own life as well as challenging the church as a local body to go through a visioning process.

Joseph was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” but he didn’t dream just one time. But verse 9 says, “ and he dreamed yet another dream.” Joseph had a dream and he lived out of that dream. We have all had our dreams. We have had dreams in childhood. We’ve had dreams in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Dream Will Happen!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Nehemiah kept the his dream alive by keeping his eyes on what really matters. This is the fourth word of five that will lead us toward a day of pledges.

The Dream will happen! Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20 17 Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. (Need) Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” 18 And I told them of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dream Thieves

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Stealer Of Dreams

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

Part one of two messages that encourages believers to remember the spiritual dreams that they have had and not to allow the devil to steal from them what God may want to do.

The stealer of dreams. How many of us have ever had a dream? Childhood dreams, teenage dreams, dreams for your family and children, secret dreams. Ladies did the Knight on a white charger ever come along? Lets be honest we have all had dreams. However dreams are not the prerogative of the young. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: *other

Dreams Destroyed Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the typical journey of a people who had God-sized dreams come crashing down. And my hope is as we go thru this text we’ll discover how to move from living a life of destroyed dreams to a life of fulfil

Intro: One of my favorite animated films of all time is “Toy Story.” The 2 main characters in the story are Woody, a stuffed cowboy doll, and Buzz Light Year, who’s the latest and greatest action figure doll. Now my favorite of the two is Buzz Light Year. And the reason why is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dungeons And Dreams Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2011

When you face an uncertain future, be certain that God is in control and that He cares for you; be certain that He will not forget the dream He has for you, nor will He forget you.

There is a little church in Galena, Kansas, where it is customary for people celebrating birthdays to come to the front of the sanctuary. There, they give a special offering while the congregation sings “Happy Birthday.” On the other hand, if you’re a little shy, you can give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Impossible Dream Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Nothing is easier than entering the kingdom of God; nothing is more difficult. Nothing is simpler than receiving eternal life; nothing has greater obstacles to overcome.

Introduction Nothing is easier than entering the kingdom of God; nothing is more difficult. Nothing is simpler than receiving eternal life; nothing has greater obstacles to overcome. Entering the kingdom, receiving eternal life – both mean salvation. It is a salvation that requires ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dreams And Nightmares Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012

Chasing the American Dream has given most of us nightmares. We must change our lifestyles and our stewardship in order to experience the joy of the abundant life.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Dreams and Nightmares" INTRODUCTION Dreams are powerful forces in our lives. They have the ability to mold and shape our lives, and in a very real sense they can determine or destiny. We encourage out children to dream, because we innately understand the driving force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Vision And Dream

Contributed by Pastor Dauda Adamu on Feb 16, 2012

to help people have biblical understanding of vision and dream

A PAPER PRESENTED TO THE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP L.Y.B.BAJOGA ON 06/02/2012 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Impossible Dream

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 29, 2012

Are you an old man with just dreams or a young man with vision?

Let’s begin today by looking at Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams." As I look around this room I realize that I am qualified to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Dream And The Dreamer

Contributed by Marcus Porter Sr. on Jan 19, 2014

Martin Luthor King Holiday sermen/Restoration and Forgivenss

One the eve of the Holiday that we have distinguished for Dr. King, we cannot help but see the parallels with him being a dreamer along with Joseph. The first question that I will ask is what is more significant the dream or the dreamer? My reply is both are significant and dependent upon one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Carpenter's Dream

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 4, 2014

Although we know little about Joseph’s life, we know quite a bit about his character from his actions. He demonstrated great faith. We can learn much from living Holy lives by following the example set by Joseph.

Joseph is too often overlooked in the Christmas story. We must never fail to acknowledge the role he played in the life of Jesus. It wasn't just a coincidence that he was engaged to be married to Mary. He was chosen by God for this special calling...to be the earthly father of Jesus. God in His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25, Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Dream

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 31, 2010

don't let anyone or anything rob you of your God dream.

Intro: God’s dream for our lives is always bigger than our dreams. Joseph was given a God dream and was so excited he told his family. But Joseph learned a lot of things about God’s dream for his life. Today, I would like to give you some lessons on: God Dreams Genesis 50:18 This may ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Dream Of Joseph.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

Joseph was not afraid to take the lead in his family, and opened his heart and his home to the Son of God.

JOSEPH’S DREAM. Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph was a dreamer. This was true of the Old Testament Joseph, the son of Jacob, derogatively referred to as “this dreamer” (cf. Genesis 37:19). It was also true of the New Testament Joseph, recognised here as “the son of David” (Matthew 1:20). Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Dreaming! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 9, 2016

God gives us dreams that we can achieve with his help. The world would crush us and our dreams, but God tells us to "keep dreaming!"

1. MLK, I Have a Dream (through 2.18 of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) 2. We are challenged to keep dreams alive in a world that would crush them (and us) a. "Dreams don't die, only dreamers." b. The world says that you can't: * Set goals to Live righteous lives * Aspire to Teach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ