Sermons on Vision From Heaven:

A Vision In Your Heart - A Bible In Your Hands

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

What vision do you have for your life? Where do your dreams come from? What motivates all that you do?

A Vision in Your Heart – A Bible in Your Hands - Matthew 25:14-30 - September 23, 2007 In 1428, at 16 years of age, Joan of Arc began her journey into the pages of history. To all outward appearances there was nothing remarkable about this young woman – she was a simple peasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

The Man With Acts 20:20 Vision

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

When I was in Bible College, one of my professors repeatedly told us we needed Acts 20:20 vision, and take the Gospel of Christ from door to door as well as in the public. The apostle Paul was a man with this type of Acts 20:20 vision. His vision for t

*THE MAN WITH ACTS 20:20 VISION* Acts 20:17-21 Dorn Ridge January 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The scene I want you to imagine this morning is that of a meeting. 2.) In fact this scene might be what we would consider an ideal Elder’s Meeting. A.) Paul called the leaders of the Ephesian Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Sinful Addiction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

Sin is seen as a rebellion against God's will and a rejection of His love.

Sinful addiction can be a powerful and destructive force in our lives. As Christians, we are called to live a life of freedom and victory, but addiction can hold us back from experiencing the abundant life that God has promised. Recognizing the Struggle The first step in overcoming sinful ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Revelation 21:27, Romans 6:23

Desiring Forbidden Fruit ?

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

Sin causes us to do the unthinkable. Hell rejoices when we taste of the forbidden fruit because it knows we will pay for the results. Jesus came to give us life and forgiveness. Heaven rejoices when we taste of salvation because it knows that it has...

Desiring Forbidden Fruit Matthew 15:10-20 Intro: I began thinking about Eve picking up that piece of forbidden fruit… She knew that God had created the earth in 7 days. She could even think about how God had First Day – light (day from night) Second Day – firmament Third Day – divided sea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Bifocal ---Always Get Up

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019

Most bifocals are two fold: DISTANCE and NEAR VISION. What makes one great? We could achieve so much more with a little more vision, effort and planning. DON'T FORGET HEAVEN. God is rewards His people!

BIFOCAL LENSE? NEVER DIE EASY, ALWAYS GET UP By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BIFOCAL: lense with two parts normally one for distance and the other for near vision. We seriously need clear vision in the church today. We die for a lack of vision. Many want to ride the ride, few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“a Vision That Changed The World” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him. They were to be His people, His witnesses and His missionaries to the rest of the world. But somewhere along the way they forgot their purpose and began to create barriers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Lazarus

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

THE ACCOUNT OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS HAS BEEN A POINT OF GREAT DEBATE IN CHRISTIAN CIRCLES FOR A LONG TIME. A GREAT PART OF THE DEBATE HAS RESULTED AROUND OUR TEACHING ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL,

LESSONS FROM LAZARUS THE ACCOUNT OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS HAS BEEN A POINT OF GREAT DEBATE IN CHRISTIAN CIRCLES FOR A LONG TIME. PART OF THE DEBATE HAS RESULTED AROUND OUR TEACHING ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL, AND PART HAS RESULTED IN DETERMINING THE LITERARY STYLE THAT LUKE WAS USING IN THIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Living

Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005

In Jesus’ confrontation with the Sadducees concerning the resurrection, Jesus shows from the Sadducees own Biblical authorities that God has always been the God of the Living, not the dead.

Matt. 22:23-33, Lk 20:27-40, Mk 12:18-27 The event in today’s gospel lesson actually occurred within three days of Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, you would think this lesson appropriate for some Sunday during near the end of Lent, or during passion week. But, its subject matter makes it entirely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Home Sweet Home (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2002

This is the 28th and last sermon in the series "The End". This sermon takes another look at the New Jerusalem and some last comments from the book of Revelations.

Sunday Morning November 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#28] “HOME SWEET HOME” (Part 2) Revelation 22 Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the eternal home of Christians. This morning we are going to continue this study as we complete our series, “The End”. 2. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Heavens Heroes – 3 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We can learn from Gods people.

The Habits of Heavens Heroes 3 Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. [Confident expectation] Habit - A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"You Have A Voice” Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

I have been sharing with you the past few weeks on the Vision of the House. I have shared with you that the glory of the latter house will exceed the glory of the former. I challenged you to get plugged into the vision, to go from your comfort zone and into the gift zone, and from there to the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Isaiah 40:3-5

Rescue From The Flames Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 10, 2025

In this sermon we will explore seven biblical examples of individuals who were called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences.

In the Bible, we are reminded of the importance of showing mercy and compassion to those around us. As followers of Christ, we are called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, just as God has rescued us from our own sins. However, this task is not without its challenges, as we must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Luke 10:25-37

A Building From God

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2007

When death occurs, Christians should have more cause to thank God and not despair as Our bodies are erthly tents which if destroyed, we, however, have a buiding from God, eternal, in the heavens.

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1 The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 5, verse 1, is contained in a letter written to comfort Christians in situations of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Visionary Or Stationary

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 4, 2015

Are you a visionary person or stationary person?

VISIONARY OR STATIONARY In 1820 a young girl was born who went blind at only six weeks of age when an unlicensed doctor treated her mild eye infection with a hot mustard home remedy permanently scarred her eyes. As she grew she was determined not to be become bitter because of her condition and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance