The 'I Am' or the 'i am'?

Vision Church

13 February 2022

John 8:53-59 — When questioned about His identity by the Jews, Jesus made the boldest assertion imaginable: that He was the divine, all-creating God of the universe - the ‘I Am’. Like many who heard Jesus’ claim, modern secularism has rejected this ‘I Am’ in favour of the ‘i am’ - the elevation of the inner self to play the role of God.
As Christians, our lives must be fundamentally different; not built on the shifting sand of our desires, but upon Him who is the source, purpose, hope, and sustainer of our very existence. The real ‘I Am’. Jesus Christ.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 1:07:41

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6 February 2022

Firm Foundations

Vision Church

6 February 2022

Matthew 7:24-27 — At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus likened those who hear His words and put them into practice, to a man whose house was built upon the rock. What have we built our lives upon? A partial foundation of human wisdom? Or, upon the One firm foundation that truly endures through every storm.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 1:06:11

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30 January 2022

Enduring Times of Testing

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30 January 2022

1 Samuel 30:1-8; 1 Peter 1:3-7 — When David and his company were totally plundered, and their families captured by the Amalekites, David became greatly distressed. But, rather than despair, David responded in faith and ‘strengthened himself in the Lord’. As believers we too will endure times of testing. But how we navigate these seasons is of crucial importance. Will we react in fear and defeat? Or will we respond in genuine faith; to seek God’s purpose and promise in all circumstances - all to the glory of our living hope, Jesus Christ.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 56:16

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23 January 2022

Living Water

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23 January 2022

Exodus 17:1-7 — Despite experiencing God’s miraculous deliverance from Egyptian slavery, a shortage of water soon caused the Israelites to stir up conflict and doubt whether God was with them at all.
As believers today, this account should convict our hearts: in what areas of life have we lost sight of God’s provision, or sought to stir up contention? We are called higher than this: to trust and seek after the One who is our Living Water.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 1:02:55

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16 January 2022

Restoration of Hope

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16 January 2022

Jeremiah 29:10-14; Isaiah 55:10-13 — Prophesying to a nation in exile, the words of Jeremiah and Isaiah reveal a God who fulfils His promise - a future filled with hope. For many, the last months and years have drained our ‘hope’ levels. But no matter our circumstances, we too can take these prophecies to heart: it is in His very nature to restore the hope of His people.

WATCH: Sermon begins at 54:44