Sermons on Visiones:

Lesson 23: Hermeneutical Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2018

Teaching by example how to rightly interpret Holy Scripture

Lesson Goal I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. To arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many in the Christian market place. Let's teach the church how to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

O Come Let Us Worship

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2014

In the spiritual realm, there are certain disciplines that we must subject ourselves to if we would truly be all that God intends. Our text details one discipline necessary for experiencing the abundant life that Jesus came into the world to give.

1-25-05 Title: O Come Let Us Worship From: Pastor’s Annual 2005 Theme: The Disciplines of Discipleship Text: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6) Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7 1 O come, let us sing to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Clue Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 28, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 10

Revelation 13: 1 – 10 Clue 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism And Discipleship

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit in us empowers us to communicate a wonderful message of God’s love through our words and through our lives which draw people to God

Introduction In Matthew 28:19-20, when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He gave a twofold task to the disciples and by extension, the church today. The task of evangelism and discipleship. In this world, we have two main categories of people. Believers in Christ Jesus. These are people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 3, 2021

The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable.

The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable. “Beware that no one leads you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10, Matthew 24:4-36, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 16:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Ephesians 2:3-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, John 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 18, 2024

Next in series on Nehemiah. Addresses overcoming discouragement.

Nehemiah 4 Discouragement I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a young youth pastor, in my late 20s. I had been a part-time youth pastor at that church for about a year. I was beginning a new study called Prayer Life. By the way, if you eat a study to help you with your prayer life, I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 22 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter 15, we studied the sad separation of Paul and Barnabas.

Before this, in Acts 13:2, we read, "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." God, the Holy Spirit, had called them unto this work, and they were being greatly blessed of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 16 – Deepest Anguish Parallels The Lord. Looking At Creationism - Young Earth/Old Earth? Destruction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 12, 2024

Deepest anguish would come to Judah through their sin, and we look at the Lord’s anguish. The great parallel between destruction on Judah takes us to Genesis 1:2. We examine the words “without form and void” to get to their true meaning. The young earth movement under the spotlight.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 16 – DEEPEST ANGUISH PARALLELS THE LORD. LOOKING AT CREATIONISM - YOUNG EARTH/OLD EARTH? DESTRUCTION PART 16 - Jeremiah 4:19-26 CHAPTER 4 [A]. DEEPEST ANGUISH MATCHING DISASTER AND DEVASTATION {{Jeremiah 4:19-20 “MY SOUL, MY SOUL, I AM IN ANGUISH! Oh, my heart! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-20, Psalm 22:11, Psalm 22:14-15, Psalm 69:17, Psalm 69:20, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 22:13, Jeremiah 4:21-22, Romans 3:10-12, Jeremiah 4:23-26, Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 34:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Ownership With God Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003

getting past the things that keep us from taking ownership in what God is doing.

Acts 6: 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Big Goals For God's People

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 1, 2002

Learn how to set big goals, keep them and become the person God wants you. This sermon won’t help you do that over night but applying the principles will certainly help you understand how to eventually.

BIG GOALS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. We must set ourselves a goal, make it a big one, and make it an upward one. Small goals are easy to reach; small goals are nowhere near as satisfying when you do reach it. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray More Strategically

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2002

How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22

How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not ony can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea, and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Greatest Future Ever Imagined!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Heaven awaits those who have trusted Christ as their Savior.

John 3:16 tells us that when a person comes to God through faith in Jesus Christ, he "shall not perish, but have ETERNAL life." The word "eternal" refers not only to length of life but depth of life! It not only has to do with how long I live, but to how well I live! 1. Eternal Life Is Eternal In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004

Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 6 - Discernment, Knowledge And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 23, 2005

Part 6 of our spiritual gift series examines the gifts of discernment, knowledge and wisdom.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 6 – Discernment, Wisdom and Knowledge Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We’re continuing our series on the Spiritual Gifts this week. This week I would like to talk about a few more gifts that are kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Bible Church