Sermons on Vision Challenges Nehemiah:

The Written Word Of God Versus Fresh Revelation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 16, 2019

There are those who believe that the 66 books of the Bible are not enough, so they continuously look for fresh revelation through private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential relationship with God.

I consistently hear from those who want to justify that experiential special/fresh revelation supersedes what is written in the Bible because the “books” of the New Testament were not compiled until after 324 AD. Therefore, because the Disciples in the first century had to rely on hearing the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Saints Go Marching In Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Look at Isaiah 60 for what you’re seeing is a poem but it’s also a vision of a magnificent city – a transformed city. The city that Isaiah envisions is a magnetic place. It has drawing power.

Apple founder, Steve Jobs was asked to address the graduations of Stanford University just shortly before his death. He said these memorable words: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” Yes, remembering I will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024

Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Storing Up Treasure

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2023

In this conversation we will answer 3 very important questions in regard to our treasures... 1) Where’s your heart? 2) How’s your vision? 3) Whose your master?

Storing Up Treasure Matthew 6:19-24 Welcome to church. Welcome to day 50 of the year 2023! So – how is the new year going for you? NOW – I want to begin our time this morning... by reading the passage of Scripture that we will unpack today. It is Matthew 6:19-24... let's take turns reading it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Church Seems Like A Fly-By-Night Operation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 27, 2020

It's easy to look at your local church and be underwhelmed by what you see. Jesus' words here point us toward a higher vision of the Kingdom that He is inaugurating.

AMATEUR HOUR: Sometimes the church can seem like a fly-by-night operation. - We all have stories of churches behaving poorly. We all have stories of churches who were laughably bad at what they were doing. - I remember as a young Christian being preached at by my pastor that we should bring our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

#19 Understanding Love: The Role Of A Map

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2016

This is part #19 understanding love: THE ROLE OF A MAP... LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT CHAMPIONS ARE MADE FROM SOMETHING DEEP iNSIDE OF THEM, A DESIRE BEYOND ACCEPTING THE NORM, AN UNDYING DREAM, AND A CLEAR VISION.

#19 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: THE ROLE OF A MAP... EVERYTHING BEGINS WITH A PLAN AND PURPOSE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Discuss how a map or directions can help individuals? TEXT: Habakkuk 2:1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundation Keys To Achieving Jubilee Part 1

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2020

The vision of the year is to achieve Jubilee . As we know, that every promise of God has a responsibility, and this requires manifestations of Love, giving, obedience to God and selfless service that attract God's commendations.

FOUNDATION KEYS TO ACHIEVING JUBILEE PART 1 TEXT: Leviticus 25:12, Deuteronomy 28:12 INTRODUCTION The vision of the year is to achieve Jubilee . As we know, that every promise of God has a responsibility, and this requires manifestations of Love, giving, obedience to God and selfless service ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 7ups Of Life

Contributed by Deborah Naves on Jan 28, 2010

God wants you to be your very best. Take the 7Up challenge and find out what you need to do to be a better Christian.

Be Uplifted - The 7Up Talk. _ _ _ _ _ If you’ve ever read the book of Acts, you’ll know it chronicles the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven [Acts 1:1-14]. It is the Bible’s detailed account of how Jesus departed from his disciples and returned to Heavenly Father. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Heavenly Hero

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2013

1. We need to see with spiritual vision (vs. 8-10). 2. We need to give with generosity (vs. 10-17). 3. We need to take our troubles to God (vs. 18-37).

Be a Heavenly Hero 2 Kings 4:8-37 (Initial reading vs. 8-24) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Who is your hero? -- When I was a little boy, one of my heroes was Roy Rogers, "The King of the Cowboys!" He was such a good guy, and what a great horse: Trigger! Roy had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Loving Your Enemy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the challenging Christian call to love our enemies, breaking barriers through love, and embodying Christ-like love in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here today, standing on holy ground, in a house built not of stone and mortar, but of faith, hope, and love. It's in this warm embrace of fellowship that we find ourselves today, ready to unwrap the divine wisdom of God's word. We're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Topics: Valentine's, Series

Responses To Those Who Doubt Jesus's Resurrection

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2022

Some people today still doubt whether Jesus really rose from His death. This sermon responds to some of their arguments biblically and logically.

Today Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ Jesus. Three days after Jesus died, He rose again. This event never happened to anybody else. The Bible recorded some people who lived again after someone prayed for them, like the son of a widow in Zarephath (1 Kings 17), ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:9, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Colossians 1:18, Matthew 28:11-15, 1 Corinthians 15:14, John 19:33-34, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manifestaciones De La Profecía (Parte I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2024

Se explica el don de profecía mencionado en 1 Corintios 12:10 y se ilustra con ejemplos bíblicos de su funcionamiento. En esta parte 1 de 2, se trata la profecía predictiva.

Introducción Estamos examinando los dones del Espíritu enumerados en 1 Corintios 12. Comenzaremos leyendo en 1 Corintios 12:4. “Ahora bien, hay diversidad de dones, pero el Espíritu es el mismo. 5 Y hay diversidad de ministerios, pero el Señor es el mismo. 6 Y hay diversidad de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Deuteronomy 18:18, Deuteronomy 29:29, Acts 11:28, Jonah 3:1-10, Joel 2:28, Jeremiah 31:33-34, Jeremiah 18:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Pure In Heart: The Reward Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 17, 2023

This is the second message in a study of the sixth beatitude. The reward for the pure in heart is that they will "see God." How does that promise relate to the resurrection, and how does it relate to this life? What is biblical impact of seeing God?

Intro We are in a study of the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves to be revived and enter into his purposes more fully. Last week we began talking about the sixth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”i That is our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 1:7-10, 1 John 3:2-3, Hebrews 11:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Job 23:10, 2 Peter 1:1-7, Psalm 139:23-24, Hebrews 12:14, Ephesians 5:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, Open My Ears To The Spirit Of Counsel

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 30, 2020

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

LORD, OPEN MY EARS TO THE SPIRIT OF COUNSEL "The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise."(Proverbs 15:31 ) To make vision work, it must be coupled with instruction. Jesus excelled not just because He had a vision, but because His ears were tuned to hear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31, Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal