Sermons on Visions:

Possess The Land: Vision 2020

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jan 9, 2020

The Call to possess the land for a church rebuilding. This was the vision sermon for a small church needing to grow again.

Vision 2020 Possess the Land Introduction Welcome and prayer BEGINNING AGAIN The opening lines of a poem by Louisa Fletcher express this plaintive wish: I wish that there were some wonderful place Called the "Land of Beginning Again," Where all our mistakes, and all our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 30, 2022

The New Year offers us the chance to wipe the slate clean and start over once again. It is a time to set new goals and to make plans as to how you will meet those goals.

2022 is over. 2023 is here—and the old year is behind us. It is History and cannot be altered or changed. Undoubtedly there is much in it we would like to change, some things we wish we had done differently, something left undone, some regret, and hopefully some good too. Each of us must admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 4:13, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 5, 2008

This is a vision message for Phoenix Church - and ultimately for us all ...to love as Jesus loved Zacchaeus

What is Phoenix all about? Phoenix Church is a church that exists to help people far away from God, come explore what it means to follow Christ. The mission of Phoenix Church is to serve as a conduit for irreligious people to meet Jesus and learn to follow him. We want to be middle ground. We want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A God Sized Vision

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

A church with a God-sized vision is a church/people who will join in fulfilling His plans for the church.

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

20 Building Blocks Of Vision Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Jul 20, 2008

First in a series of messages from the book of Nehemiah showing us what vision is all about.

20 BUILDING BLOCKS OF VISION Part 1 Adapted from a message by David Derry and the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley Nehemiah 1:1-7 July 13, 2008 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a 4 part series on vision. I believe with all my heart God desires ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Doubts

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on Peter’s vision.

OVERCOMING DOUBTS Acts 10:17-21 INTRO: Peter was on the housetop praying and fell into a trance. Heaven opened and a certain vessel descended unto him that had all manner of four footed beasts, creeping things and fowls of the air. He was commanded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See? Get Cross-Eyed

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Get your vision right.

WHAT DO YOU SEE? Get Cross Eyed Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jer 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Cast A Vision Of A Better Kingdom Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 7 of 8 of a Lenten series on Jesus with this message dealing with Jesus’ vision for the world and our lives, a better vision than we can imagine.

JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM Sunday, April 14, 2002 TEXT: Matthew 4:23-5:12 We’ve have been doing a series during this Lenten season leading up to Easter which climaxed on Easter Sunday on celebrating Jesus. As I looked at the series, I realized we didn’t have enough time to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Person Of Vision And Invest In People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2003

This is a must read lesson! God is calling people to invest in people and grow the church! Great is the yield of a fertile field!

BECOMING A PERSON OF VISION! INVESTING IN PEOPLE! SEEING BEYOND THE TROUBLES OF TODAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I recommend this as a two or three part lesson! I owe Karen p. for asking me to write this lesson for her, I might not have written it had she not pressed! I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5-9, Acts 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sunday School: Catch The Vision! Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

Some experts believe that Sunday School is on the decline. They suggest that the SS hour has been added to the church service (2:00 hour services now common, often with 1:15 devoted to music) therefore SS is unnecessary.

Chances are, you don’t know Edward Kimball. He lived over a hundred years ago. He was a Sunday school teacher in Boston, where a young teenager became part of his class. The young man was a country boy. He didn’t know the ways of the city or of the church. But, he came to Kimball’s Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Apostle John's Vision Of Heaven"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 20, 2004

This sermon looks at the false views of heaven and presents a Biblical picture of heaven.

The Apostle John’s Vision of Heaven Revelation 21:1-8 One of the earliest Christian Creeds written by early church Fathers in the 2nd to 7th Century gives a statement of faith that defines the Christian Faith from Non Christian Faith. Apostles Creed English Version I believe in God, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Voice Vision Passion Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 3, 2002

Jesus said: My sheep know my voice, Everything depends on not just hearing his words but knowing his voice.

1Ki 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. How long halt ye between two opinions? There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Become A Christian With Vision"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him?

“HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN WITH VISION” Dr. Dennis Deese I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As Christians, we are to be following the example of Jesus and He came to know and do the will of the Father. Do you know His will? Do you have a vision that was born in the heart of God and given to you by Him? “I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

A New Vision For The Family Of God

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Jul 8, 2004

This is a sermon for our Family and Friends Day Celebration 2004. I looked at what God for Cornelius and Peter when he brought them together in a supernatural way. I hope it blesses your life.

4 July, 2004 Season after Pentecost Acts 10 A New Vision for the Family of God – What God sees for the Family of God in the 21st Century I. God sees you Cornelius. Generosity Genuineness II. God knows you Cornelius. Sincerity Integrity III. God hears you Cornelius. Petitions Pleas God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Methodist