Sermons about Distorted Vision

Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010

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Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

In the 4/19/10 edition of USA Today, religious antiquarian Phillip Jenkins, by comparing extremist Islam with assorted atrocities committed in the name of Christianity over the centuries, details from an historical perspective how any religion can be co-opted in the name of violence. Though his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009

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We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of Pride

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025

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Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have 20/20 Vision?

Contributed by Chad Taylor on Jan 7, 2014

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Every year we struggle with New Year's Resolutions or goals set that we fail to reach. The church is no different. Does the church have a clear vision for Jesus and the authority of His word? Its time to separate the garbage from the truth in our walk!

Introduction On September 27, 1991, as was his custom, Gerald Sittser, a professor of religion and philosophy at Whitworth College, prayed, asking God to protect and bless his family. Something went terribly wrong. Later that afternoon, returning from a family outing, a drunk driver lost control ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Clear Is Your Vision?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

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The mission of the local church is to enable as many people as possible to know, to love, and to serve God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly deacons meeting. After giving a passionate plea that would bring tears to a Broadway audience and really “selling” the idea to the deacon board, they voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The chairman of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

“how Is Your Vision?”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

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How is your vision? I wear glasses, not because they make me look awesome but so I can see what’s on my plate.

“How is Your Vision?” Nehemiah 1:1-11 How is your vision? I wear glasses, not because they make me look awesome but so I can see what’s on my plate. If you take my glasses and set a plate of mashed potatoes, green beans and liver in from of me; I might think it was a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tunnel Vision In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

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The church must reach beyond it’s walls, to a lost and dying world.

TUNNEL VISION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 9:37 Then saith He unto His disciples, the Harvest is truly plenteous, But the labourers are few: 33. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His Harvest. Matthew 28:19 GO YE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:33-37, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

X-Ray Vision

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

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As Elisha’s eyes were opened to see God’s protection, so can your eyes be opened to see the supernatural.

I. ENEMY PLANNED AN AMBUSH 8 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. II. EVERY ATTACK WAS PREEMPTED BY PROPHETIC PREPARATION — EAVESDROPPING ON HELL 9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Church Of God

A Renewed Vision Of The Lord

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 17, 2002

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IF WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES TODAY WE MUST HAVE A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD

A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD ISAIAH 6: 1 – 8 HOW DO YOU SEE THE LORD? IF WE ARE TO SEE GOD MOVE IN OUR LIVES IN THESE LAST DAYS THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT WE MUST RECOGNIZE AS BIBLICAL PATTERNS FOR A MOVE OF GOD #1 OLD TRADITIONS MUST BE BROKEN #2 WELL ESTABLISHED BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES THAT FOR ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Extending Our Vision

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

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Tunnel vision within the church will lose God’s purpose for the church.

INTRO: Tunnel vision will kill you….longest tunnel in England…many accidents… To the church tunnel vision is within these walls….. I. The causes of tunnel vision A. Immaturity is a cause II Peter 1:5-8 Gal. 5:22,23 B. Indifference is a cause II Peter 1:9; Matt. 25:1-13 C. Independence ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah: A Mother With Vision

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 13, 2002

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Hannah was a mother with vision for her children, and taught them life-changing lessons.

HANNAH: A MOTHER WITH VISION By JERRY FALWELL Hannah was a mother who properly prepared for her children, and you can learn life-changing lessons from her. This morning I am going to speak of five things that Hannah did: 1. Hannah prayed to have a child. 2. Hannah prayed for her child’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For Our Church

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

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Presents a vision for our church of being a hospital, a greenhouse, and a festival (presented in the context of a candidating sermon)

A Vision For Laurier Steve Simala Grant, March 9/10, 2002 Thoughts on Call: We’ve been calling this weekend “Candidating Weekend.” I knew very soon after the search committee asked to present my name to you for your prayers and discernment, that part of what I needed to do was present some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Sight Of The Vision

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

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A message concerning the importance of vision.

Keep Sight of the Vision Acts 9 (July 8, 2001) Introduction What’s the difference between “sight” and “vision?” Last week we looked at the incident of Jesus healing the man born blind. Jesus restored the man’s sight, and used the occasion to show the Pharisees that they were blind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Capturing A Godly Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

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Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Vision: The Church's Life

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

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How important vision is to the life of a church

Vision: The Church’s Life Poverbs 29:18 It started like so many evenings. Mom and Dad at home and Jimmy playing after dinner. Mom and Dad were absorbed with jobs and did not notice the time. It was a full moon and some of the light seeped through the windows. Then Mom glanced at the clock. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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