Sermons on Vision Setting:

Afterlife: Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. Scripture reveals that Heaven is real, righteous, and relational.

Afterlife: Heaven Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/31/15 A Sunday School teacher just finished a lesson all about Heaven, then asked her students, “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course, everyone in the class raised their hands… except for one little boy. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Othniel & "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2018

God left opposition in order to teach us spiritual warfare. Othniel rose to fight with God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit. We can conquer by the same means.

OTHNIEL & “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Shy Pastor 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone has ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare: "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2021

THE FORCE was with Othniel but it wasn’t the midi-chlorians or a dynamic personality. His secret weapon was the Holy Spirit! By it he defeated the King of Double-Wickedness who oppressed Israel 8 years!

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, visited the U.S. and as a public relations event, took a walk along a crowded street. A little girl stepped up to him with a pair of puppies. “Sir,” she said, “would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college.

Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college. Many do not understand why we have the electoral college when The President of the United States is elected by the populace. We have the electoral college because our forefathers saw a danger and they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hey Pastor, What Kind Of Sheep Do You Have?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 14, 2022

We and the people in our ministries are not our property. we are children of GOD, the sheep of HIS pasture.

Hey Pastor, What kind of sheep do you have? Ezekiel 34 Pastor, The people who come to your church or ministry do not belong to you. They belong to The MOST HIGH and HE has strict requirements of how you are to care for them. They are not pew fillers, cash machines, wedding material, numbers in a ...read more

Dreams, Drama And Providence Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

As we continue to look at the life of Joseph we will see the incredible intricacies of God’s providential plan despite all the injustices, the anger and abuse he suffered, the word says that the Lord was with him.

In recent years, months, and weeks, we have witnessed the escalation of hatred, bitterness, and violence around the world. This escalating anger and unrest points to deeper struggles going on in people’s hearts. The question is where is God? What is he doing, what good could possibly come out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Boy Called Timothy Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

A Boy Called Timothy

Acts 16 v 1-12 A Boy Called Timothy Timothy's Call - His Background - From a Mixed Marriage 1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

When World Peace Isn't God's Will

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

Everyone seems to value world peace, but the God who wants us to return to Him doesn't value it as much as our well-being.

Text: Zechariah 1:7-21 Title: When World Peace Isn’t God’s Will Type: Expository Purpose: Show hearer God is overcoming their oppressors. Main Idea: God is determined to overcome our oppressors. Opening: World Peace. Sometime, somewhere, somehow I saw the Sandra Bullock movie Miss ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

Balaam Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022

In order to avoid the angel, the donkey presses close to one side, crushing Balaam’s foot.

Balaam Balaam (Fast Facts) • Stories about Balaam occur in Numbers 22-24. • He is the son of Beor and a prophet in Pethor near the Euphrates River. • Scholars are not sure of the meaning of his name. • Some think it might mean either “glutton” or “foreigner.” • Others see a compound of “Bel” and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Worthy To Open The Scroll

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 4, 2017

We are about to see unfolded before our very eyes a detailed description of the earth’s future. What is contained in the book (scroll) will come before us now as the seals are broken in succession and its message disclosed.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 8-6-15 (12) The Lamb Worthy to Open the Scroll (Revelation 5:1-14) Revelation 5:1-14 (KJV) 1 And I saw in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Potential Or Productivity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

With all your potential, why are just sitting on the church pew?

POTENTIAL OR PRODUCTIVITY 07/31/05 AM I believe this morning that within this assembly lays the potential to do great things for God. I believe sitting on these pews, are people with the potential to be great preachers, teachers, peoples with great witness abilities, care ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Raise Your Parents

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 8, 2006

Raising children is one thing, but God has called children to raise their parents as well!

How to Raise Your Parents Luke 2:41-52 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Mud Puddles, Dandelions, And Dreams

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2006

In life we must make the most out of the best, and the least out of the worse. Life is sad when we can not dream any more.

MUD PUDDLES AND DANDELIONS AND DREAMS GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF LOVE AND TRUTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. There is nothing sadder in life than a person that has lost their dreaming ability. I. GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF TRUTH AND LOVE TODAY. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting Unto The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

This outline deals with the subject of Fasting today. The purpose and some do and do nots are given in this sermmon. It is to draw us as a person, church and nation closer to the Lord and become aware of His Word and Love.

FASTING UNTO THE LORD! National Day Of Fasting In 1995 U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield presented a resolution designating Monday of Thanksgiving week as "National Day of Fasting." He and Stan Mooneyham, President of World Vision International called on all Americans to experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

Discover The Righteous Shield Of F-A-V-O-R

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 28, 2006

One thing holding most Christians in bondage than anything else is the lack of knowledge of righteousness and missing most of the f.a.v.o.r that is available to us... let us discover this in five points on how to become aware of our shield of f-a-v-o-r.

"FOR YOU,O LORD WILL BLESS THE RIGHTEOUS; WITH FAVOR YOU WILL SURROUND HIM WITH A SHIELD." -PSALM5:12 Amplified One thing holding Christians in bondage than anything else is a lack of knowledge of righteousness. When a man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal