Sermons on Lasting Vision:

"It Is Finished!"

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 19, 2007

The last words on the cross.

“IT IS FINISHED” John 19:30: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. The final words that Jesus Christ spoke on the cross were not words of defeat; however, they were words of victory. He said, “It is finished!” He ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:29

Denomination: *other

Acts 28 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 31, 2020

The last chapter of Acts

Safe at Malta (v. 1-10) Saved from a snakebite A healing service in Publius’s house 8 And it happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed afflicted with a recurring fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after he prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him. 9 After ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Tim. 4:10-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 1, 2021

Concluding our series on spiritual disciplines, we look at the discipline of decision making, and why it matters to live a life of visible holiness.

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Timothy 4:10-16) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4 Today we are wrapping up our series on developing spiritual disciplines. Next week, Cody will be preaching as part of our DNow weekend, and after that, we will be starting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shotgun Start Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Beginning of a series on 1 Timothy. Also, a little vision casting in too.

Text: 1 Tim 1:1-2, Title: Shotgun Start, Date/Place: WHBC, 1.7.18, AM A. Opening illustration: May of 1956, Jim Russell of Walla Walla Country Club, in Walla Walla, WA fired a shotgun into the air for the first ever “shotgun start,” where all the players start on a different hole at the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua The High Priest

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

The vision of the surveyor gave assurances of the reestablishing of the Jewish nation. , the promise is terminated in Christ. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again, and the promise

The vision of the surveyor gave assurances of the reestablishing of the Jewish nation. , the promise is terminated in Christ. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again, and the promise of this also points to Christ, who is not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

From Rage To Riche

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 22, 2003

The purpose of the vision of the surveyor, Zechariah chapter 2, was to assure the Israelites the nation would be reestablished. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again.

The purpose of the vision of the surveyor, Zechariah chapter 2, was to assure the Israelites the nation would be reestablished. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again, and the promise of this also points to Christ, who is not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

A People Of Faith And Expectancy Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fifth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

A Growing Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 25, 2006

This is the eigth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What's New For You In 2019

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We want to share a couple of insights about a vision for the new year

A. Opening illustration: Anyone make New Year’s Resolutions? B. Background to passage: 446 BC, Nehemiah the cupbearer, after a bad report, broken heart, deep prayer C. Main thought: we want to share a couple of insights about a vision for the new year 1) A Grand Motivation (v. 4-5) a. Nehemiah’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Plug Into Power Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

this is a look at the vision of Zechariah-where is shown two olive trees connected to an oil lamp, as the angel explains its significance. We are shown the source of power for the Christian Life in this ancient prophetic vision.

Plug Into Power! Introduce the cast of characters and the scenario: Ezra (Scribe), Nehemia (Engineer), Haggai (rugged outspoken prophet), Zechariah (Prophetic Priest) Joshua (High Priest) , Zerubbabel (Governor of Judah). Zechariah 4:1-10 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Cry Of Pardon Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 2, 2006

Last words are important. The first in a seven part series that looks at the last words of Jesus on the cross.

John "Button" Salmon, was the student body president, as well as the starting quarterback for the University of Arizona football team and the catcher for the Wildcat baseball team. The day after the first game of the 1926 football season, Salmon and three friends were involved in an automobile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Day Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 9, 2006

Last in a series of sermons on Revelation - this sermon presents a look at the hope we have in the last judgment.

Years ago, Judge Wapner was on a television series called, “The People’s Court.” It was not only popular, but the show has outlasted its first host judge and continues with another judge. And it was popular enough to start a whole group of similar spinoffs. There is Judge Judy, Judge Mathis, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hell Hath No Fury... Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 17, 2003

The last in a 3 part series on heaven and hell. This last one deals with hell and what it is like.

Hell Hath No Fury… INTRO: A rough and gruff man from Minnesota who didn’t live a life for Christ died and went to hell. The devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature and the humidity. After a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-31, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go And Do What?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 14, 2003

A great commission sermon casting a vision of discipleship: go, baptize, and teach.

Becoming A Greenhouse pt. 1: Go and Do What? Jan. 11/12, 2003 Intro: Frog and Toad: “The Garden” by Arnold Lobel. Vision: I want to spend the rest of January talking about what it means for our church to become a greenhouse. Our church vision is encapsulated by three pictures: 1. Becoming a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jabez #5 - "Keep Me From Harm..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the last petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! Prayer of Jabez #5 – “Keep Me from Harm…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction Today we wrap up our look at the prayer of Jabez. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan