Sermons on False Vision:

Vision & Hope Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 3, 2004

The importance of living with vision and hope, especially in difficult circumstances.

Sermon for 5 Easter Yr C, 9/05/2004 Based on Rev 21:1-5 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Vision & Hope” The leader of a certain Indian tribe encamped at the base of a mountain was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Personal Vision

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 15, 2004

Creating a personal vision for yourself.

Personal Vision Big Idea: In 2004 I want to be who God wants me to be. January 11, 2004 Great Bend, Kansas Introduction: My Father’s famous quote, which he used often around our house, I think, is very useful at the beginning of a New Year. He would say, matter-of- factly, and poignantly as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Holiness

Live The Vision

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encourage and empower beleivers to live according to God’s promises

NIV Genesis 28:20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God 22 and this stone that I have set up as a pillar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 12, 2004

To have sight without a vision is worst than to be born blind. What are you living for?

What are you living for? Vision is the whole essence of your living. The reason you are sent into the world by God is for you to fulfill a vision. If you can see it, you can have it. WHAT IS VISION? · Vision is a discovery of God’s plan as it relates to your life. · Vision is also foresight with ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3, Genesis 13:14-15, Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dream Or A Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

This sermon deals with the difference between a dream of what you would like, and a vision, what you intend God to do through you.

A Dream Or A Vision Nehemiah 1:1-11 I want you to meet Jay. From the time he was 9, Jay wanted to be a record producer. He even had the other kids start calling him Jay X. Jay X did not see ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Ministry Of Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004

If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Sunday

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2004

A sermon that casts vision for our church, and at the end I share our goals.

Vision Sunday Pastor Glenn Newton August 22, 2004 Jer. 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Running With A Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 2, 2004

When we ask God to give us a vision for our church there are some things we must do. This message points out these things.

Running With a Vision Habakkuk 2:1-4 I. Running With Vision Begins With Praying and Waiting (v.1) A. We Must Inquire of God (Hab. 1:2-17) B. We Must Have Patience (v. 1a) C. We Must Listen (v. 1b) D. We Must Be Prepared to Answer (v. 1c) II. Running With Vision Has Requirements (v. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Where There Is No Vision Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 10, 2005

This is a sermon that encourages Believers to trust God’s promises. Even when deliverance is not obvious we have to ’see’ it in our spirit

Where there is no VISION Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:1 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. NLT Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: *other