Sermons on Have A Vision:

Together: One Vision, One Church, One Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores Ephesians 4, emphasizing the importance of unity, purpose, and Christ-like behavior in building a strong, cohesive Christian community.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord? To find solace in the sanctuary of His grace, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His word? Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, an understanding ...read more

Topics: Church Unity, Living Like Jesus

Simeon

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 30, 2012

Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision.

Simeon Luke 2:22-35 Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision. I. Simeon’s Character ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When The People Have A Mind To Work”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 28, 2003

As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work.

“When the People have a Mind to Work” 2 Kings 2:1-15 As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work. As I was thinking about this I ask the Lord to show me were the real problem was that causes us not to be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

"God...i Have A Problem"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002

Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

"God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

A Charge To Keep I Have

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 11, 2002

We are all called to impact our world for Christ regardless of the situations of life.

A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-4:5 FEBRUARY 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Got Jesus?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 21, 2002

This sermon explores the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus.

HAVE YOU GOT JESUS? Text: John 3:1-17 I remember that as a youth our United Methodist Youth Fellowship group once had something like a talent show. We put on something of a skit. The skit went like this. There was a man who was sitting on a park bench. His friend comes to the park and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

You Gotta Have A Dream Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

A series based on the winter games

Well it almost upon us, only 5 more days and the eyes of the world will be focused on Salt Lake City Utah. As most of you know I am not a sports fan, never have been never will be. I know that never is a long time but trust me on this one. But even for a non sports fan like me there is mystique ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Have You Been With

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

How do people know who you have been spending time with.

WHO HAVE YOU BEEN WITH. Place Allendale Baptist Date September 2001 Acts 4: 5-13 INTRODUCTION Mom always asked two questions when I went out. Where you going? & Who are you going with? When I come home, she would ask who’ve you been with? She would always check my story to make sure it was the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Spirit-Security

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 16, 2002

The Spirit secures our hope in Christ through faith

Most everyone scrimps and saves for retirement. This is done in different ways. Some people have money automatically taken from their paychecks. Others invest in the stock market. Then there are those who don’t believe in long-term investments or the stock market, so they simply stash money ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

“For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

How to respond to another person’s emotional needs in a biblical way through the showing of affection

(Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Always Have Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

When a person is "in Christ" there is no such thing as a hopeless situation.

It was a balmy October afternoon in 1982. Badger Stadium in Madison Wisconsin was packed out. That day there were more than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin football fans watching their team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It didn’t take long to determine who the better team was. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Blessed Life

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 10, 2002

This message seeks to answer the question of living in the blessings of God, a desire that perhaps lies within all who acknowledge God’s existence.

(Elab) = Elaborate Micah 6:6-8 6 With what shall I come before the LORD, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Have To Love Who? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002

Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ