Sermons on great commission and vision:

A New Definition Of Vision

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God is slowly dismantling "stereotype" churches and establishing "prototype" churches

A New Definition of “Vision” - Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint (NIV) If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves (Message) When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild (NLT) God is slowly dismantling “stereotype” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Visions Of Sugar Plums

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2023

God has a role for his people to play, but it is not the role of conqueror, as most had expected. They will be influential in the world only by serving and witnessing to the nations.

How many of you occasionally fantasize about winning the lottery? You can spend a lot of time making lists of worthy causes and deserving relatives and fabulous vacations and your dream house. In fact, most of us have dreams we play with when reality gets to be just a little too much for us. When I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Deuteronomy 4:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passing The Baton & The Vision

Contributed by John Delozier on Oct 3, 2009

Vision inspired leaders take direction from God as to when/how they pass the baton to the next vision inspired leader.

--Vision perspective should be gained at the mountain top and not in the valley. 1And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. (Emphasize: Mountain top and importance of making decisions and judgements in the good ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses The Vision Caster Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

I believe leaders sometime have a hard time casting a vision to their congregation. We are not alone in this. Moses did as well, but he teaches us some important lessons in vision casting.

Moses the Prince of Leadership The Vision Caster! Exodus 3-6 Helen Keller was once asked the question: “Is there anything worse than being blind?” “Yes," she replied, having eyesight but no vision.” Vision is the ability to see what others can’t. Vision is able to see beyond the norms of each ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountaintop Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2022

Jesus doesn’t stand in a long line of peers with Abraham, Buddha, Confucius, Krishna, or Mohammed. Jesus Christ is utterly unique. The Transfiguration reveals a turning point in human history, the coming of the Savior of the world!

MOUNTAINTOP VISION OF JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a man whose wife refused to admit she had hearing problem. He asked his doctor, "How can I get my wife to admit that she’s hard of hearing?" 2. The doctor said, "When you get home tonight, stand just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Is Your Vision?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2005

Let us study some vision problems. God’s people need to grow a productive vision. Don’t allow the enemy to steal your vision!

HOW IS YOUR VISIOIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Vision: revelation, manifestation of unseen, the power of imagination, foresight, discernment, Visual problems: We have in the church today spiritual blindness. Today one is considered legally blind if they have 1/10 of normal ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008

To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have A Vision!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2022

The assemblies of the Lord must recognise the marks of the false prophet and the false teacher. They must guard themselves against succumbing to the alluring message that leads to destruction of the congregation.

The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: “Hear the word of the LORD!” Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:25-33, Matthew 24:37-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tell The Vision To No Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's timing and purpose in revelation through discerning divine directions, decoding disciple dynamics, and distinguishing disclosure decisions.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as participants in a grand symphony of faith, orchestrated by the Divine Conductor Himself. We are here, not by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9, John 7:6

Topics: Knowing When To Keep Quiet

Excellence #6- Vision Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Vision is an essential element to persuing a life of excellence.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 6 VISION Prov 28:18 Introduction: A. Definition: 1. The ability to see. 2. The ability to see beyond what the majority sees. B. Case Studies: 1. 12 Spies - (Numbers 13:1 - 14:10) 2. Nehemiah - (Nehemiah 1 - 6) 3. Paul - (Acts 9 & 16) I. Vision Must Be Divinely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey To Clear Vision

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 11, 2024

We find a man who went from being blind, to seeing but not seeing clearly, and finally to seeing everything clearly. His was a journey to clear vision.

Sermon: A Journey to Clear Vision Scripture Lesson Mark 8:22–25 “When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:8, Mark 8:22-24, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

What Vision Will Do.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 23, 2023

God pleads with Habakkuk, “Whatever you do refuse to leave the vision.” Habakkuk 2:4MSG “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.”

What Vision Will Do. Habakkuk 2:1-4NKJV Very Important introduction: Habakkuk the prophet, that’s pretty much the introduction of this great book. Habakkuk begins with complaints to the Lord. Habakkuk feels like God should step in and just wipe Israels enemies out. (Kill them). Habakkuk just ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

John's Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018

Jesus displays His presence and power so that we may be accountable to Him when temptations beset us and assured by Him when trials besiege us.

The Book of Revelation was given by the Father to Jesus, who presented it through the Apostle John “to show to his servants the things that must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1). The prophecy was written in the mid-90s by John on the island of Patmos, where he was in exile “on account of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20, Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want A Vision

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 13, 2007

Aminin natin na ang pangunahin nating kailangan ngayon ay malinaw na direksyon. God don’t want us to walk blind. He wants to give us a blueprint to follow but how can we obey if we can’t see it.

The Holy Bible speaks of the importance of VISION Without it people will perish If I have a vision it will give me: DIRECTIONS PURPOSE AND MEANING CLARITY FOCUS ORDER PRIORITY WHAT IS YOUR VISION? DO YOU KNOW IT OR DO YOU HAVE ONE? Anong mga bagay sa nakalipas na tatlong buwan ang iyong ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational