Sermons on False Vision:

Without A Vision

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 3, 2003

It is true that sinners do need to catch a revelation of God. But this verse was not written to sinners; rather, it was written to God’s people.

WITHOUT A VISION Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 INTRODUCTION This is an old revival theme. I have heard numerous sermons from this text; however, I believe the wrong emphasis is often placed on the message. Sermons from Proverbs 29:18 usually tell me about the terrible sinners of this world who are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision For Christlikeness

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

The primary purpose of God is to form us into Christlikeness.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! A Vision for Christlikeness Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Get A Vision

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The three fold vision that prepares us for service

Pro. 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish. The Price of Vision: King Uzziah died The 3 fold vision, that we must have as individual believers, and as a body of believers. (1)UPWARD: The first vision we must have is an upward vision, That is we must have a vision that is lifted above ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Catching The Vision Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Mar 27, 2003

Jesus had compassion on people. Do we have that compassion He had for people?

CATCHING THE VISION Matthew 9:35-38 A. Wanted to get paid for: [ "Staring out the Window" ]. 1. Several years ago, I remember seeing a double page ad in Time or Newsweek advertising some national product. 2. It was a picture of a large company executive, sitting in a fancy big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing With Vision

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003

A healthy baby should grow. A healthy baby should grow in size. A healthy baby should grow in her hunger. A healthy baby will be active and seek to move about. So should a healthy church!

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Scrapbooking is Renee’s new favorite hobby. I imagine we have spent a small fortune in film and the processing of the hundreds of pictures. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Need For A Vision

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 30, 2001

MOVING BEYOND THE CORPORATE VISION AND GETTING MY OWN PERSONAL VISION FOR THE KINGDOM.

Title: The Need For A Vision Text: Proverbs 29:18 Intro: It is important that each of us have a vision for what God wants us to do. The church should have a corporate vision true, but each of us must see ourselves as individuals with personal visions that come together make up a greater ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where There Is No Vision

Contributed by Richard Crow on May 21, 2001

If there is no vision in the church, the people and the church will perish.

Where There Is No Vision Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he January 6, 2001 The late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Holmes was on a train when the conductor came through collecting tickets. Holmes couldn’t find his ticket and became ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Of Vision

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001

Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dreamer Or Visioner?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

When you are moving below the level that God wants you to move, you will not be able to withstand the storms and waves that will come against you.

John 3: 8 says an interesting thing about the Holy Spirit. It says, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.” It simply means that immediately you get born again and get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, John 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beastly Visions Series

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 10, 2001

How big is your God? Daniel 7 challenges our view of God by showing that he has acted in the past, acts in the present, and has promised to act in the future.

1. UNCERTAINTY IN HUMANITY We live in an uncertain world. People look for security and guidance from our world leaders and governments yet it doesn’t happen. We place our hope in them that they will solve our problems little realising that we ourselves are the problem. The placing of faith by ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Thing Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 2:11-20 February 25, 2001 ¡§The Vision Thing¡¨ ¡§He was born in the summer of his twenty-seventh year, coming home to a place he¡¦d never been before.¡¨ That was how John Denver described his feeling as he saw the Rocky Mountains for the first time. Karen and I had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preparing For Vision

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

Getting your church and yourself ready to receive God’s vision.

On day six of the ill-fated mission of Apollo 13, the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed, they might never return to Earth. To conserve power, they shut down the onboard computer that steered the craft. Yet the astronauts needed to conduct a thirty-nine-second ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational