Sermons on Visionary View:

Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 15, 2007

We all go through times of transition and difficulty, in doing so let us look at things through the eyes of Christ and give Him praise and honor in our every situation.

“Dealing with Loss?" Philippians 3:7-9 See Loss in Our view See Loss as Christ’s Gain See Loss in Christ’s View We find ourselves in an interesting time in our churches history again. We are losing for a season Sherrie, Becky and the kids, this after just losing David, Juliann and Wyatt, boy it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

When You've Been With Jesus

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 22, 2004

God’s Word calls the believer to live a life of holiness and purity. This can only be possible when one is willing to spend time with Jesus. The results is you will not be the same.

FB, Cherokee July 18, 2004 Sunday Morning When You’ve Been With Jesus John 4:13-29a Intro.: (# 2a) Every once and a while my wife will say something like, “You’re acting like your brother.” What she really means is stop acting like a jerk. Sometimes when our kids have been away with their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Following God: The Minsitry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002

Could it be the most important ministry of the Church is the minstry of encouragement?

Following God: The ministry of encouragement From what I’ve learned this week the most important ministry of the Church is the ministry of encouragement. Why is that? As I studied this week I found the impact that encouragement has upon a person or a group of people is incredible. The vision God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Jesus

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jul 3, 2006

A look at the centrality of Jesus to everything and an encouragement to keep on discovering him.

Introduction Do you ever ask yourself the question “what on earth am I doing?” Like the man who spent all his money on a sleek new Mercedes roadster and was out on the motorway for an evening cruise. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through his hair and he decided to open her up. As wnet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Refuses To Allow Death The Final Word"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 31, 2012

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“God Refuses to Allow Death the Final Word” John 11:1-3, 17-27, 32-44 Revelation 21:1-6a There is a school of thought in some Christian circles that almost views death as so much of a blessing that you are not even allowed to cry… But in the Bible, death is an enemy, and it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Responsibilty Of Mature Christians

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 12, 2015

Spiritual droughts will happen. That is unavoidable. But what are the responsibilities of the Mature Christian towards the newer Christians? What are some things that a Mature Christians should do to help the newer Christians to grow in the faith?

12 Nations. Willing to put aside any and all differences for the purpose of securing a future for mankind. Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Those are the countries. They have pledged to build a 9 mile wide band of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:32, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Charismatic

Does The World End When You Die?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2014

Spend your kid's inheritance while you can. After all the world will die with you. This is the wisdom of the world. Is that any way to live? And what happens to you when you die?

Does the World End when You Die? Ecclesiastes 2:12-23 Does the world end when you die? For many, the answer is yes. These people would say that the world came into existence when they became aware of it as an infant, when they could identify themselves for the first time. These same people would ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Authority Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon on the authority of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

HoHum: My father in law was asked to intermediate in a dispute between a preacher and the elders/ deacons. In a heated meeting the preacher was talking how the Bible related to the issue at hand. One leader said something like this, “Well, the Bible might say that but I feel...” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 20, 2014

Why is character in our walk with the Lord so important?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Oct , 2014 Title: Character Intro: A store owner interviewed a young man for a job. He asked, "If I hire you to work in my store, will you be honest and truthful?" The young man answered, "I will be honest and truthful whether you hire me or not." God still sees us, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Laborer?

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 20, 2015

Laboring connects us to our purpose, we are expected to labor in the kingdom

ARE YOU A LABORER? (What every Christian must know) By Pastor Daniel Preached Sunday May 17th 2015 Let me begin today by saying Jesus was a laborer Laboring is not just a means by which we receive wages as a compensation for our labor But laboring is also a powerful connector to purpose. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break The Cycle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

We are creatures of habits. Habits can become death traps. God has a plan to break the cycle. Study the eagle.

FLYING IN CIRCLES --- BREAK THE CYCLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CYCLE: Recurrent round, period of time, pattern... model, blue-print, Pattern you copy over and over, behavior pattern, reaction pattern, thinking pattern... (winter, spring, summer, fall; birth, baby, child, teen, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Anointed Series

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Feb 19, 2013

Whenever you attempt to bring about change because of the anointing placed upon your life, it plays on the insecurities of those who have grown accustomed to the way things are and have always been. In this way, your destiny or vision for change is often

Cyrus was a Persian king who ruled over a hundred years after Isaiah wrote these words found in our text. He was a man of great influence, a man God used to accomplish His purposes upon the earth. Allow me to pause here and state that every one of us has influence. Influence means a power that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Doors Are Open

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011

A message prepared to launch into National Back to Church Sunday Campaign. The message is adapted from the Back to Church Sunday Resources

Our Doors are Open Luke 15:1-10 National Back to Church Preparation Message September 4, 2011 Morning Service (Adapted from the National Back to Church Sunday sermon resources) When was the last time you had to search for something? People misplace things every day. We lose our keys. We forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sure Christ In The Face Of Unsurety

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

The believer in Christ has a personal surety because of a saving Redeemer.

The 13th chapter of Hebrews is the concluding chapter of the writer’s attempt to encourage those Hebrews (Israelites) who had embraced Christ (Christianity) to remain faithful in their new walk in the faith. He encourages them in a unique way. He literally recalls or uses their history ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

The question is, “What or whom are you worshiping?” But what is worship?” Worship is our response both personal and corporate to God for who He is and for what He has done expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live.

The Big Picture Romans 12:1-2 David Yarborough writes, “Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49ers And then he writes, “Why did you come to worship today? Our primary reason for attending church should be to worship God, honor Him and to show ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist