Sermons on Vision Setting:

Close But No Cigar

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015

Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Just coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. But nothing would be worse than getting close to the kingdom of God but not getting there.

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mark 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. Perhaps no one knows that better than the 2007 Patriots. Here they were undefeated at 18-0, playing in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 3, 2015

1 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-I—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage—The Lion King—2nd highest grossing Broadway musical, pulling in $699.1 Million since 1994. Story of a coming of age reluctant King, threatened by his own uncle, who enviously seeks the king’s ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2015

2 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-II—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage— Need: Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Jesus is set apart as God’s Anointed. Declaring God’s Anointed can/may be ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Supermodels Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2012

A fashion supermodel is a woman who looks good, dresses good, and walks good. But God sets before a super models of faith that are more than just pretty faces and are known less for what they wore than for what they did. What can we learn from these model

OPEN: On the screen you’ll see the pictures of various famous attractive women (Twiggy, Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Lauren Hutton, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum). They’re models. But they’re more than models… they are ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing More Clearly From God Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 14, 2018

The story of the boy Samuel provides clues to hear more clearly from God: we need to cultivate our environment, obey with what we do know God wants, and listen with a servant's heart. In doing so, we set ourselves up to be better listeners and obeyers.

1 Samuel 3:1-20 Hearing More Clearly from God Prophets with a Purpose – week 1 Today we’re starting a five-week series I’m calling, “Prophets with a Purpose.” A prophet or prophetess is someone who speaks for God. In a way, I’m a prophet as I deliver this message. When you encourage or correct ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:21-22, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2017

Jesus was born at the time that God had set before the world was created. Many things had to come together in anticipation of this great event. In Ephesians 4:4, it says of this time, “But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a wo....

Harmony of the Gospels -5-4 BC- Bethlehem (7) Birth of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 7:14) Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7 Jesus was born at the time that God had set before the world was created. Many things had to come together in anticipation of this great event. In Ephesians 4:4, it says of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 18, 2015

5 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-V—John 2:1-12 Attention: Taco Bell’s ‘Breakfast Defectors’ campaign. “Taco Bell has been aggressively targeting the breakfast market among fast-food chains since last year, when it unveiled a new breakfast menu & a cheeky ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Devices Of The Devil: Apprehension Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 17, 2010

The devil wants us to be afraid. He does not want us to have healthy fear of events and our environment around us. He wants us to be debilitated by fear of life and living. What will set us free from this. Realizing that God does not give a spirit of

Intro: We began our study of the devices of the Devil with deception. Satan is the father of lies and wants to keep you from the truth of salvation in Jesus finished work on the cross and resurrection from the dead. Deception is his chief device and he has had at least thousands of years to ply ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Storm Proofing Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

1. We all go through storms 2 They Had Set Out With Christ 3 His Presence on Board is no Guarantee of Perpetual Calm 4. The Storm Does Not Mean That He Has Left Us. 5. Do Not Lose Faith If He Seems Calmly Indifferent.

1. We have gone through two storms these last 2 weeks - Lost of power & have snow because of Sandy – 10/29/12 - Sandy dumped 3’ wet snow - 270,000 people lost power - 6 people in WV have died - John Rose, 60, a Republican candidate killed by falling tree - It could take at least six ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025

In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Genesis 1:26, Hebrews 9:27, Genesis 3:5, John 1:12, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Liberated By Truth: The Path To True Freedom John 8:31-32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In the words of Jesus found in John 8:31-32 (NLT), we discover a profound invitation to true freedom—a freedom rooted in the transformative power of His truth. Let us embark on a journey to understand the liberating truth that sets us free and transforms our lives.

Liberated by Truth: The Path to True Freedom In the words of Jesus found in John 8:31-32 (NLT), we discover a profound invitation to true freedom—a freedom rooted in the transformative power of His truth. Let us embark on a journey to understand the liberating truth that sets us free and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, James 1:22, John 8:32, John 8:31, Galatians 5:1, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: God’s Drum Major For Justice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2025

God is a just God and He desires His world to be a just world. The Lord vindicates his people, punishes evil, and cares for the marginalized. He opposes the wicked, whether individuals or nations and He will one day set all things right. God’s promises are sure!

Sermon: God’s Drum Major for Justice Scripture Lesson: Amos 5:21-25 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25, Psalm 25:8-10, Amos 9:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Lying Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2025

Separate yourself from false teachers, because as believers in Christ, you are righteous before God, you are the residence of God, and you have a special relationship with God. So out of reverence for God, let the truth set you free to complete your progress towards holiness.

A man had a fine canary whose song was unusually beautiful. During the summer, it seemed a shame to keep the bird inside the house all the time. So the owner placed the cage in a nearby tree for the bird to enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. Many sparrows frequented the tree and were attracted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Deuteronomy 22:10, 2 Corinthians 11:2-4, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Isaiah 52:11, Isaiah 43:6, John 1:12, John 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Accountability Before God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 23, 2021

In his series of revival messages, the late evangelist and teacher Dr. R.A. Torrey (1856-1928) sets the foundation of all he will preach by presenting God in all His splendor, creativity, rationality, and holiness, and that we will be held accountable before Him one day. Be ready.

God is Great! That thought comes out in the Bible from the first verse to the last. He is majestic, infinite, and wonderful beyond words! This entire universe, of which we something new about every day it seems, is His creative work. The supreme difference between the teaching of the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:7, 1 Chronicles 29:12, Job 26:12, Psalm 150:2, Luke 1:37, Habakkuk 1:13, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist