Sermons on envision:

The Sower's Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 13, 2020

Here's the question we must answer: are we called to sow the Kingdom Seeds in despair? Or do we sow them in hope?

July 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Isaiah 55:10-13 The Sower’s Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Huge crowds came to see Jesus. People from all over came to see the famous rabbi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Wolves And Lions Going Vegan

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

I want God to expand our minds on what the New Earth will be like as in union with Christ the new heaven and earth become one.

Background to passage: Closing two chapters of Isaiah, an end for the book which reflects the biblical timeline itself. From 39 on, the testimony of the coming messiah is much clearer, and it is mingled with justice and mercy. Finally, now toward the end of the book, but like Revelation, we get to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A True Friend

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 9, 2003

Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. The follow

Characteristics of a True Friend Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. Jesus said, "You ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church For The Ages

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 24, 2009

What kind of church does God want us to be?

October 25, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 2:42-47 Subject: The Early Church Title: A Church for the Ages I am in the process of taking a leadership class. The goal is to see if there are things in my ministry I need to change in order to take the church to the next level. What am I doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Why Confession Is Good For The Soul

Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Mar 7, 2016

Confession is more than admitting sin. Based on Psalm 32 we see how confession was a process by which David's relationship to God was restored.

Why Confession is Good for the Soul Psalm 32 March 6, 2016 Video’s message - Getting in agreement with God. I love the point that video makes that Jesus is the Great Physician who can fix our heart; but we need to live in agreement with what he is telling us; instead of listening and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Simple Words Have Deep Meaning Of Light

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2023

What is so profound about the Father's words about the Son on the Mt. of Transfiguration? Find out.

2.19.23 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 To be sure, we were not following cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the powerful appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when the voice came to him from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Partnership That Brings Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 27, 2019

Using Mary and the birth of Christ, this sermon explores the partnership of our willingness and the Holy Spirit's power to bring about amazing results.

SEEING THE POWER OF GOD: God’s vision for Mary involves a combination of her willingness and the Holy Spirit’s power. - Luke 1:35. - In this situation, it means that Mary’s humble willingness to trust and serve team up with God’s power. The result is the miraculous birth of the Savior. - In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing Paul’s deep desire to make disciples

Introduction to 2 Timothy: Paul the Apostle Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1;1-2 1Ti 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, (2) To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

For What Purpose Did God Make Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2018

Paul details the purpose God created us for and the importance of the new body that Christians will experience.

A BETTER BODY: Our current body is like a leaky tent; our resurrection body is like a solid building. - 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 4, 8. - Verse 1 compares our earthly body to a tent. If you’ve been camping you know that most tents can be leaky, drafty, decidedly rough. But we have a second body to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

If Jesus Came Today

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Rev. 22:20 says, "Even so come Lord Jesus.

Rev. 22:20 says, "Even so come Lord Jesus." The next great event on God's program is the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ back to planet earth. His coming is sure, it will be selective, and it will be sudden. How blessed to know that if Jesus came today we can be ready for Him and not be ashamed at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

The Church

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Understand how we are uniquely related to each other in the church.

The Church Cornwall September 25, 2005 In our first week together, as Grace Community Church, I spoke about who we are and what we want to be here as GCC. Then we focused on how God works with you personally, as we considered Zacchaeus and Jesus’ calling him by name. Last week, we looked at how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5rs Of Youth Ministry

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Aug 19, 2005

Here’s what we live and die for

Vision motivates and moves a ministry forward. Vision consumes a person’s waking hours and even at night. Our vision can be summed up in 5 Rs: REACH We believe the streets and our schools are ready for the gospel. God’s light in us must shine in the darkness. We’re empowered to be witnesses (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worshiping In A World Atilt

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 24, 2010

Worshiping in community with others brings us the assurance that God is with us and keeps us from shutting down hope.

Title: Worshiping In a World Atilt Text: Revelation 7:9-17 Thesis: Worshiping in community with others brings us the assurance that God is with us and keeps us from shutting down hope. Clip: I Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lyjseJMG0 Introduction: This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational