Sermons on Future Vision:

It Isn't A Parade I Hear Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 30, 2011

A study of chapter 13 verses one through twenty-two

Isaiah 13: 1 – 22 It Isn’t A Parade I Hear 1 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2 “ Lift up a banner on the high mountain, raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded My sanctified ones; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Asking The Right Question Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 8, 2005

Third in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message explores the "why" (motivation) of vision, versus the "how" (process of fulfilling) the vision. Emphasizes that the "how" is for God to handle, and the "why" will keep us focused on the vision.

(Prior to this sermon, utilized a Bible "Jeopardy" game with three volunteers from the congregation. Helped bring into focus the idea of asking the right question.) There is a great similarity between success at Jeopardy, and success in seeing the current vision for your life come into focus. To ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Complaint To God

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Nov 19, 2006

A sermon on communicating vision. This sermon was designed to reinforce the vision of the ministry of Grace at a time when we were contemplating moving to a larger facility.

Introduction: I remember quite vividly the early days of this ministry (Grace Evangelistic Ministries, Qns NY). Some of you who have been with us over the years, no doubt remember how it used to be. I have always maintained, and I guess I always will, that this ministry was birthed as an act of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Unto Jesus, The Great Missionary

Contributed by H Collingridge on Oct 18, 2000

I. THE VISION OF THE MULTITUDES 1.

I. THE VISION OF THE MULTITUDES 1. In heaven He saw the great size of humanity. v. 37. the harvest is great. 5.5 billion people. He also saw the great value of the multitude. 2. He saw the condition of the multitude. He compared the necessity of the crowds with the comfort he had. cf. Phil. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Larry Allen on Jan 9, 2012

Without a vision the people perish

The Year of the LORD’s Favor TEXT: Luke 4:14-21 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Year Of Favor And Freedom

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jan 25, 2013

Ministry Vision Sermon for 2013

"Early in the spring of 1750, in the village of Juffure, four days upriver from the coast of The Gambia, West Africa, a manchild was born to Omoro and Binta. Forcing forth from Binta's strong young body, he was black as she was, and he was bawling." One day in 1767, while searching for wood to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Sinners. Sacred Assassins. Saving Insignia.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2013

Ezekiel's Hair-Raising Vision

Have you ever been grabbed by the scruff of your neck - even by your hair and told to pay attention? That happened to me once. I was grabbed by my hair and actually lifted off my seat. I know it’s hard to believe when you look at what little hair I have. But like your pastor, there was a time ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Tyranny Of The Good Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Priorities, grace, vision, others

TYRANNY OF THE GOOD James 2: 14-17 (p855) February 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here is an amazing statement I believe with all my heart…. “One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.” Here is how David Platt begins his book “Radical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ok. We've Started Our Trip.

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 7, 2004

Setting a vision, setting goals, dreaming dreams can be difficult for a church. This sermon was preached for a congregation planning how to develop their vision.

OK. WE’VE STARTED OUR TRIP. NOW, WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WE GOING? (The discovery of our Church’s Vision) Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January , 2004 Dr. David L. Haun It has been almost ten months since we started our worship services here at Hope Christian. It has been a good ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thought We Were Finished? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 20, 2009

How do you feel when you finish accomplishing a task for the Lord? When you finish that task, does it mean that you’re mission is accomplished? Every accomplishment, every victory, every step along the way is just a step in accomplishing the mission tha

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ I want to take you for a few minutes back to another scene in biblical history. Think back to the time when Israel first entered into the Promised Land. They had just wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. They stood on the banks of the Jordan and God gave ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "Living As A Christ-Centered Comm. Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2009

Sermon # 2 on creating a shared vision.

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision “Living as a Christ-Centered Community” Matthew 5:14-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Last Sunday we began talking about creating a shared Vision Statement for Grace United Methodist Church. We learned, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009

Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Improve Your Creative Visualizing Abilities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations.

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations. Robert Kennedy said, "Some people see things as they are. I try to see things as they could be." Jesus was inspired by the Holy Spirit to see the potential in twelve ordinary men who would be used of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Image Is Nothing

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

"man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart".

INTRODUCTION Sprite soft drink slogan - ‘Image is nothing, thirst is everything’. Our world is obsessed with image. Plastic surgery, hair and beauty products and fashion trends are evidence of this. God is not so much concerned with your image as your inside. TEXT "man looketh on the outward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Visión Y Propósito Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

¿Por qué a los miembros de la iglesia nos es difícil comprender los propósitos de Dios?

Una de las primeras cosas que mi esposa y yo hicimos al llegar a Cali, Colombia, fue buscar una iglesia en la cual servir. Después de casi tres meses visitamos una Iglesia la cual tenía una misión en las afueras de la ciudad. Percibimos del Señor unirnos a esa iglesia y trabajar en la misión. Lo ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist