Sermons on Vision Challenges Nehemiah:

A Challenge Of True Faith: Give Ye Them To Eat

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2019

You give them something to eat. We cannot be true disciples of Jesus with this dead faith, He wouldn’t allow it then and he doesn’t allow it now.

The first outstanding event of Jesus feeding of the five thousand, occurs right after the report of the twelve apostles, who had just returned from their first missionary tour. This is a glowing account of their work and their teaching. Matthew says that Jesus withdrew to a desert place apart when ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Present-Time Challenges By Following Jesus’ Word Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 6, 2024

In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures.

Overcoming Present-Time Challenges by Following Jesus’ Word Intro: In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures. Scripture Mark 6:7-13. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Other

Dedicating The Wall Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2016

As Jerusalem's wall is dedicated, four critical points are shown to us: Each person is valuable to God; Everything done for His kingdom is remembered; Spiritual growth requires time to pass, and for people to be led; God should always be praised.

Dedicating the Wall Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:43 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed the pledge that all citizens took -- It was a pledge of faithfulness to God, and to one another -- “We will not neglect the house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy?

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 9, 2005

A message presented the Sunday after Hurricane Katrina, intended to encourage those troubled over the destruction and worried about loved ones and to challenge us to get to work helping the hurting lives we encounter every day.

Sunday AM—9/4/05 SPECIAL MESSAGE: How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy? Felt Need Intro: This has been quite a week hasn’t it? We all woke up last Sunday with news that a category 5 hurricane was heading somewhere between New Orleans and Biloxi, MS. People were trying to evacuate and many ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dream Came True!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

Dreams are rocket boosters of our lives. Let’s get them blaring up!

Joseph was a seventeen-year-old young man. He took care of the flocks with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives. Joseph told his father about the bad things his brothers were doing. Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because Joseph had been born in Israel’s old age. So he made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today, We Are All Joshua

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 21, 2007

Challenge to TRBC after death of my father, Dr. Jerry Falwell. It is now our responsibility, it is our challenge, it is now our vision, and, it must also be our passion to reaching our community for Christ.

Today, We Are All Joshua! Josh. 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance In Adversity Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Paul's Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2012

In today's lesson we learn various instructions regarding living the Christian life.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian living. The Apostle Paul addressed a number of issues regarding Christian living as he concluded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need 50/20 Vision - Genesis 50 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life.

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life. Now I'm going to say that again. Every one of us has past events in our lives that have the potential to rob us of vitality in our lives. I'll just give you some examples. You can put in what you need for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah’s New Vision Of God's Work In The World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 20, 2022

It has been said, “A Blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world is bound by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s world is bound by the limits of his vision." God expands Isaiah's vision!

Subject: “Isaiah’s New Vision" Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 “It was in the year King Uzziah died[a] that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Proverbs 29:18, John 3:16-17, Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Methodist

Healilng The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

The world is longing for a vision prepared to celebrate both our unity and diversity. • A vision able to replace apprehension with appreciation. • A vision that is more inspired than imparted • A vision that is more personal than political • A vision

In a recent interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the worlds greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40 year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism. the unhealed wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church On Fire Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Motivating The Complacent Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When a ministry grows, there will be those who will hear of the great harvest taking place; but when they see the work that it entails, they will wait for someone else to do the job, hoping to benefit from the hard work of others.

When we communicate a compelling vision for our church and community, we will start seeing people join our fellowship. They will hear of the blessings of the Promised Land and want to become a part of it; however, not everyone will partake of the rewards. It won’t just happen automatically ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Third Vision: God's Presence Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2021

This exposition of Zechariah 2:10-13 is a message of hope and encouragement for God's people. Israel had endured humiliation and hardship when carried into captivity by Babylon. But God is working a plan for those who love him that is absolutely glorious.

In our study of Zechariah, we have as our text today Zechariah 2:10-13. On February 15, 519 BC Zechariah was given eight visions which are recorded in chapters 1-6. Chapter 2 is his third vision. Within this vision are four messages: 1) Verses 3-5 contains a message addressed to the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Revelation 8:1, Philippians 2:5-11, Zechariah 8:20-23, John 15:1-5, Exodus 33:14, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:22-24, Psalm 48:1-2, Haggai 2:9, James 5:11, Zechariah 2:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic