Sermons on Vision Setting:

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 18, 2015

When we come to a deserted place, God welcomes us with his healing grace and peace. He renews us and sends us out to share his gifts with the world. When we get tired, we come to God for rest and refreshment, and then the cycle continues.

How many of you have had days where you’re rushing from one appointment, event or chore to another without having time to get rest or have a decent meal? How many of you have had days that have been so busy that you didn’t have time to cook and instead went to a fast food restaurant? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Liberty And Conflicts With Culture

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

A mature Christian knows the limits of his liberty in Christ and understands that love is the measure of that liberty.

Message: In this chapter of the Bible we are introduced to Christian Liberty and the responsibility of properly exercising it. How does our liberty impact those around us in the church and our culture? When are we free to do as we please knowing that what we are doing is not a sin? Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 22, 2013

A Saint then is someone who is set apart for special service unto the Lord (exclusively), a consecrated and sacred sanctified holy one.

Quotes: “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” -Søren Kierkegaard, The Journals of Kierkegaard I Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Living Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2012

Resurrection Living can be realized through a conscious habitual pattern of thought in the mind and an attitude in heart. The victory of Christ’s resurrection enables Resurrection Living.

COLOSSIANS 3: 1-4 / Christ Above All Series RESURRECTION LIVING The Resurrection is regarded in Scripture in three aspects- as a fact establishing our Lord’s messiahship, as a prophecy of the believer’s rising from the dead, and as an enabling for the Christian life here and now. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is It You Want? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 29, 2013

If you could have one desire filled, what would it be?

Three men had been stranded on an island for ten years when they discovered a bottle which had washed up on the shore overnight. In their struggle to claim the precious cargo all three rubbed the bottle. Instantly a genie appeared. Unable to determine the proper ownership of the bottle the genie ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013

In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

“THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs You Are Anointed By God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

Here are few signs that you are anointed by God, along with biblical examples:

The anointing of God is a sacred experience that sets apart individuals for a specific purpose or ministry. Here are few signs that you are anointed by God, along with biblical examples: 1. A Sense of Divine Calling (1 Samuel 3:1-10) When God anoints you, you may feel an unmistakable sense of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3

You Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020

we are called to be a light into the life and teachings of Jesus

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

A Sailing Upward Soul

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 5, 2020

There are difficulties along our path, but they will not stop us!

Sermon A Sailing Upward Soul - Last week’s message was about soaring with God. - You have been given life to live, & you choose to live it. - Now, whenever you’ve started something new, you realize I’ve got to do things a little different with this new life. - I told you last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Not A Hoof Shall Be Left Behind!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2021

Pharaoh tried 4 compromises to keep Israel slaves of sin, but Moses said, "We won't leave one hoof behind!" We shouldn't leave one SIN unconquered, one BLESSING unclaimed, or one SOUL unsaved!

“NOT A HOOF SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND!” Ex. 10:26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family from Houston bought a ranch out in West Texas. Some friends went to see them a month later. They asked, “Have you named your ranch yet?” 2. The father said, “Well, I wanted to call it the “Flying W, but my wife ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Staying Clean In A Polluted World.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 17, 2021

‘Staying Clean in a Polluted World.’ 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 13-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be Ready Mentally (vs 13-14) • An Alert Mind (VS 13A). • A Sober Mind (VS 13B). • A Positive Mind (VS 13C). (2). Be Ready Morally (vs 15-21) • Motivation #1: By Being Godlike (vs 16) • Motivation #2: By Being Fearful (vs 17) • Motivation #3: By Being Full (vs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Why The G12? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

There is only one vision for the Harvest: the Father’s vision.

Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before There Can Be A Resurrection There Must Be A Death, Burial.

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 19, 2004

In our walk with God we too have to face with: Death of a vision Burial of a vision Resurrection of a vision

Before there can be a Resurrection there must be a death, burial. John 11:1-4 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Let Holy Spirit Help Lead In Formal And Informal Settings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

General John Galvin, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe was asked what was it like to be in charge of a variety of forces. His reply: “I often feel like the director of a cemetery. I have a lot of people under me but nobody listens

Learning to Lead in Formal and Informal Settings (I Cor 9:19-27) Some leaders are comfortable in formal settings but are awkward informally relating to people. Jonathan Edwards, the former President of Princeton Seminary was dismissed as the Pastor of his local church for that very reason. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017

In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran