Sermons on The Power Of Vision:

Resolved To Follow Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026

Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, Philippians 1:3-10, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009

We need to rely upon the power of God’s Spirit. His power removes obstacles, not ours. And His power works through you and me. God is not looking for our power but our participation, our availability and not our abilities.

Many people believe that to survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, and unbending. • But can we? Can we always be tough and strong? No. We all need God’s help. Zerubbabel has an enormous responsibility to rebuild the Temple. • The task was daunting. He faced many problems – the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Powerhouses For God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2025

In Acts chapter one, we see the church in a holding pattern. They don’t have the power to go out and affect their world. But in chap. 2 they received power to change the world. Do we want LOW power or HIGH power?

BECOMING POWERHOUSES FOR GOD Acts 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Animal Farm Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Daniel’s vision of the future is amazing. But it is a solemn reminder Jesus is going to return and one day all of those who don’t know Him will be sentenced at the Great White Throne Judgement.

INTRODUCTION English writer George Orwell is perhaps best known for his work 1984 (written in 1949), in which he introduced the idea that “Big Brother is watching.” It is almost scary to read it today because it seems strangely prophetic of the ability of big government to monitor your phone and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Categories Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the Church. These gifts vary in form and function, but they all originate from the same Spirit.

CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs And Wonders - And Greater Things Shall Ye Do

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

God desires to demonstrate His power through you

TITLE: And Greater things shall ye do… Introduction Did you hear that the angels reported in heaven about the condition of things upon the earth? Yea they told God that 90% of all the people were wicked and 10% were good. God said lets send a letter to the 10% that are good Hey ____________ ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now - Opportunity's Door Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Yesterday foundation for action, tomorrow power of dream, today action.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What word do you say most often? ___________________ 2. What is wife’s/husband’s favorite word? ________________ 3. The most powerful thing about yesterday _______________, tomorrow ________________, now _______________. 4. Most powerful word is now: today is the tomorrow you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Are We In The End Times?"

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

As the vision unfolds, a series of future conflicts involving nations is described between the Persians and the Greeks. Between kings of the South (Egypt) and kings of the North (Syria). In this conflict, Israel would be caught in the middle.

Andy Almendarez AAre We in the End Times?@ Daniel 11:36-12:3 We will be studying the final vision recorded in the book of Daniel. This vision pictures what will affect Daniel’s people? Describing the events in the last days, for this vision refers to many days that are to come. In the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Full Extent Of His Love

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 13, 2010

Jesus taught us everything we need to know about the full extent of His love.

March 14, 2009 Morning Worship Text: John 13:1 Subject: The Love of Christ Title: The Full Extent of His Love The snow is gone. The temperatures are nicer. Robins are hopping around in yards everywhere. What else could it mean but that spring is drawing near? And with spring comes the thoughts ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Messiah & His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 29, 2010

After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will deliver Zion and Israel but also to the entire earth.

ZECHARIAH 9: 10-17 THE MESSIAH AND HIS KINGDOM "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord." After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy, And God Is Coming (Revelation 4:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 27, 2025

As an encouragement, Jesus gives John a vision/revelation of heavenly reality. There is a throne higher than Caesar's. That throne isn't empty. And our holy God is coming soon.

Today, we find ourselves in the first of two chapters in Revelation, that I consider to be at its very heart. Revelation 4, and 5. Arguably, these two chapters in their own way are the very heart of the Bible, as well. There are things in these chapters that are not necessarily obvious, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

To Dream Again Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon is the fifth in a series of five on “The Church Health Review” which purposes to encourage persons to examine their own life as well as challenging the church as a local body to go through a visioning process.

Joseph was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” but he didn’t dream just one time. But verse 9 says, “ and he dreamed yet another dream.” Joseph had a dream and he lived out of that dream. We have all had our dreams. We have had dreams in childhood. We’ve had dreams in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's Up With Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 13, 2014

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What’s Up With Heaven? John 14:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatsUp.html Epitaph in Indiana: “Here lies the body of old man Peas, Buried ‘neath the flowers and trees. But Peas ain’t here, just the pod. Peas shelled out and went to God.” A lady tried to quote ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Looking In The Right Direction

Contributed by Billy Reese on Oct 12, 2018

By His Spirit we receive power For Effective Christian Work

Looking in the Right Direction The season of focus & expectation The season of shift & direction Zechariah 4:6, & Corinthians 3:6 We find God speaking to Zerubbabel through the prophet Zechariah, I want you to tell Zerubbabel that the temple will be built by him, but it will not be, by might, nor ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist