Sermons on False Vision:

What Is A Vision

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

Finding a vision for your life, church and ministry

WHAT IS A VISION Proverbs 29: 18. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Some might put it like this, Where there is no vision, the people, go to another perish (or Church) We need to realize the importance of that truth. Many churches around ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Vision

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Our vision reaches Up in Worship; Down in Discipleship; In with Fellowship; Out through Outreach

Spiritual Vision for our Church II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of the newly discovered American continent. • The 1st year they established a town site • The next year they elected a town government • The 3rd year the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

8th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The transfiguration teaches us what it’s like to have an encounter with Jesus. Concludes with a communion meditation.

In the book and movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout made the following observation about her Father: "There just didn’t seem to be anyone or anything Atticus couldn’t explain. Though it wasn’t a talent that would arouse the admiration of any of our friends, Jem and I had to admit he was very good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vision - Noah

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

Learning vision from Noah

Vision - Noah Seeing with the knowledge of your heart and soul “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” What a powerful description of a man’s life…. That is the kind of quote I would like to have on my Spiritual resume. You know, the stuff ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Congregational

Abram's Vision

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

Abraham responds to God’s vision

Abram’s Vision Genesis 12:1-7 This morning we continue with part 2 of a series, where we are looking at the vision held by some of the OT fathers. Today’s man of vision is Abram. In Abram’s story there are so many places where Abram looses sight of the vision and God gets him back on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

A Vision Of The Church

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006

I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Unseen Vision

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2006

We must get our eyes off the obstacles in life and onto God.

“Unseen Vision” January 29, 2006 Today I want to help you begin to catch a vision for what could be instead of being trapped by what is here at Countryside. God has placed within my heart a big dream and big goals to accomplish a big purpose in this life. As the Lead Pastor here, my role is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Vision? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Defining the qualities of a Biblical vision

What is Vision? Proverbs 29:18 Series: A New Vision for a New Millennium January 2, 2000 Introduction I. The need for dreams A. We all have dreams 1. Every human experiences dreams when they sleep 2. Dreams are needed to bring balance in our mental and emotional level B. We all need dreams to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Vision Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the vision that Christ has for the church and for the world

The Vision of Christ Matthew 9:37-38 January 16, 2000 Introduction I. I have a dream – read the “I have a Dream” speech – not included due to copyright. A. Martin Luther King Jr. 1. Great speaker, leader and motivator 2. Literally inspired millions B. King was sharing his vision for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Value Of Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2000

Vision adds distinct and measured value to the church

The Value of Vision Selected Passages January 9, 2000 Introduction I. The loss of dreams A. The dream fragment B. Sometimes our dreams just get lost  Lost in the shuffle of life  Lost in the day to day routines  Lost in the failed attempt to make them a reality  ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

People Of Vision Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 6, 2005

Understanding that God uses people of vison. They are found in a lot of places but most of all we can look to the Bible and see. Abraham - PIONEER of vison. David PLATEAU PUSHER of vision. Paul had PEOPLE as the FOCUS of vision. Part 2 In the Back to the

People of Vision Prov 29:18 This is part two of a series called BACK TO THE FUTURE but it is fine as a stand alone sermon also. I want to speak to you this morning about people of vision. We find them in many places. We find them in community organizations. We find them in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Visions Of Worthship Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor.

Title: Visions of Worthship Text: Rev 4 & 5 FCF: He is worthy to receive our power, our glory, and our honor. Intro: When I first got my glasses – I could see trees! I didn’t realize they had leaves. How glorious! What is a vision? 1. It reveals to us the attributes of God a. He is Holy (set ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message is the fourht in a series that puts forth four principles that will help a church become a nd stay a Great king Church

The Vision Factor Joshua 3:1-4 I. Being Vision-Minded Requires Faith (v. 1-4) A. Faith to recognize God’s desires “…truly God has delivered all the land into our hands..” Josh. 2:24 • God’s desire for your life • God’s desire for your ministry • God’s desire for your church B. Faith to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing In On A Vision

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

God has a vision for your church. What steps can you, and your congregation, take to focus in on that vision? Here are some thoughts from Daniel.

I grew up in a good size family. I have two older sisters, a younger brother and a younger sister. My oldest sister and my youngest sister are both adopted, and on top of that my parents had a number of foster children in our home while I was growing up. So we naturally had a Chevrolet Caprice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nehemiah's Vision Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

God is in the reconstruction business.

Nehemiah’s Vision Nehemiah 1:1 – 2:4 Background The Jewish people had been taken into the Babylonian captivity and had been captive to Babylon for 70 years. Then, in 530 BC the armies of Persia broke the Babylonian supremacy and the King of Persia released the Jewish remnant and encouraged them ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational