Vision Church Podcast

What does it mean to be truly free in Christ? Does it mean you have a license to sin - because you've been forgiven? Or does it mean you turn away from sin? Is turn away from sin enough or do you need to turn to something - or someone - else? Watch as we learn what character quality shows the level of your freedom.

You will become what you behold, so when you behold God’s glory you will reflect God’s glory. The problem is that too many people are busy doing ministry for God and not taking the time for intimacy with God and a veiled heart ultimately leads to a hardened mind. If you've become hardened today, there is freedom. You can be set free, but it is a choice to walk in freedom. Behold The Lord.

Are the size of your prayers equivalent to the size of your God? In other words, are you praying for things that only God can do? • What are you trusting God for right now, that if He doesn’t step in, it won’t happen? • The level of control God has in your life is directly affected by the level of trust you have in God. • As we end our The Holy Spirit series, Pastor Chris gives us 3 ways we common...

The gifts of prophecy and tongues can be controversial subjects in a church. Many people have different opinions on these gifts - what they mean and when (or if) they should be used. But what does the Bible say about them? Listen as Pastor Chris explains what these gifts means, and brings to life what scripture has to say about them.

A Spiritual Gift is a supernatural gift given by God, to all of God’s people, to do God’s work on earth - first in the church, and then overflowing into the world. Every follower of Jesus has a spiritual gift and the church is healthiest when every person is contributing. Listen as Pastor Chris gives us five practical things to do when it comes to discovering your gifts.

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? First know the meaning of the word "filled." • Filled: “to be being kept filled.” • Watch as Pastor Chris breaks down some key points: • You don’t decide to make Jesus Lord. Jesus IS Lord no matter your decision. • You need Jesus Christ to save you, but you need the Holy Spirit to sanctify you. • The more you are filled with the Spirit, the less...

Who Is The Holy Sprit? So many people are living a Spirit-less life, because they are unaware of the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit. In Week 1 of The Holy Spirit series we begin to learn who The Holy Spirit is and look at four things The Holy Spirit does in our lives.

Why Are People So __________? • Titus || Week 3 || Why Are People So __________? • People can be difficult sometimes. But let's remember, we all can be difficult at times. Sometimes, even, we used to be just like the person we now find difficult. And here's some news: you can disagree with someone without dishonoring them. • As Pastor Chris wraps up our series in Titus, we learn that your soul can...

How should we live as Christians? At work, at home, and at being? • Work, Home, and Me • As we get older, it's easy to wonder what our purpose is. How will God use you? What should you be doing right now? And where does it start? • In our second week in the book of Titus, Pastor Chris reminds us, "If you aren’t dead, God’s not done." Stay tuned for the five ways to point people to Jesus at work. Y...

As we begin our Titus series, we learn that many people claim to know Christ with their lips, but deny Him with their life. What does that mean? Watch as Pastor Chris describes the four chairs and ask yourself, "which chair are you in?"

As we wrap up our Jonah series, we learn that Jonah still carried wounds from being in the belly of fish. But when and how do wounds heal? • Wounds heal as they begin to scar. When you have wounds, you hurt. But when you have scars, you are healed. • Several times in Jonah ch. 4, we read that God appoints something, so we have a vocabulary lesson -- MANAH means: assent, to appoint, to prepare, or...

Jonah was in the belly of a fish. It was dark. It was lonely. It was a wretched place. Yet, in his darkest moment, Jonah knew to cry out to God. In week two of Jonah, we learn, that sometimes you will have to experience pain in order to fulfill God’s purpose and that you don’t have to understand God’s plan to trust God’s heart. Listen as Pastor Chris helps us helps us understand: when you realize...

Jonah ran from God, disobeyed God, and ended up swallowed by a fish - where he lived for three days and three nights. • What if you intend to obey God, but decide to wait? And, really, if we're being honest, isn't there a little bit of Jonah in all of us? Catch the message as we learn we begin to learn what disobedience really is, what causes it, and what our response to God should be.

So many people are trying to figure out their purpose in life. What to do, where to go, who to be with. The list goes on and on. But as a follower of Jesus, you are called to something greater. And who you are matters.

How do you overcome temptation? What you do does not determine who you are. What Jesus has done declares who you are. And what you're currently going through determines where God is and what God feels about you. Should you insult God by testing Him to prove how much He loves you? The proof is already there. On the cross.

There seems to be a lack of peace everywhere. In this world, in our relationships, and in our minds. We lack peace. So where do we find peace? This week in our Everyday Habits series, we learn the difference between a peace maker and a peace keeper, and where true peace is found.

Rest. It's something all of us need but very few of us actually take the time to do it. Jesus actually tells us to find rest in Him. But, what does that mean and what does that practically look like?

Are you looking for solutions -- or are you longing for a savior? You say you want to hear from God, but do you open up His word? The solutions are found by knowing Him. And to know Him, you need to read His word - the Bible. As part of our Everyday Habits series, we're developing a daily habit of reading the bible. Read with us beginning January 17, on the YouVersion Bible App: https://bible.com/...

Have you ever tried to pray and didn't know what to say? Where do you even start? Does it have to be at a special time or in a special place? The answer might not be what you think. During our Everyday Habits series, we're learning some new everyday habits for 2022. This week we're focusing on the habit of prayer. Don't miss how 7-up can factor into your prayer life. Head over to our online connec...

As we begin a new year, it seems that most people love to make new year's resolutions. But the reality is 92% of people fail by February 14th. Maybe it's more important to focus on the WHO than the WHAT.

Are you too busy? Do you think to yourself, "If I could just find rest it would all be better." As we end 2021, we hear a message titled, "Too Busy."

Christmas at Vision is here! Today, we look at the shepherds, because reality is, all of us more than likely feel like the shepherds did. But, we have the same good news the shepherds received. And that gives us great joy today knowing we don’t have to live in fear!

It's time to go BEYOND!

What you sow, you will reap. This is true about every part of your life. As we end our Galatians series, Paul encourages the church to sow to the spirit because the harvest is coming! #galatians #sow #reap #freedom #harvest

Love - It's a big deal. So much so that Jesus said that people will know that we are His disciples by the way we love one another. How do we do that? #galatians #galatians6 #freedomtolove If you are interested in learning more about Vision, want to connect with Vision, or interested in learning more, visit http://visionbaptistchurchnc.com/connect-card To support this ministry and help us continue...