2020 Super Vision Sunday
Pastor Gary Moritz
pastor@cityunited.church
INTRODUCTION
Each year on Superbowl Sunday, we do a stand-alone talk that focuses on what God accomplished in the past year and what He has for us next. On a day that many people in the world will stop to focus on a game, we want to stop and fix our focus on God’s game plan for our church.
Most people go through life seeing the world thru a “foggy lens” or distracted by peripheral things; however, God desires His children to clearly see His vision for His Kingdom which will never fail and will ultimately outlast us. In 2020, we are looking at the beginning of a “decade of destiny” for our church that will bring about future Kingdom growth for all generations.
The goal of following Jesus is to do what He commanded us to do as we obey His word. Last year we accomplished many of the goals we believe God set before us; but we have much more to do.
“The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 3Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established. 9A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.” —Proverbs 16:1, 3, 9 (CSB, Old Testament)
Nehemiah was a great finisher. He was a leader who saw the need and trusted God to finish the vision strong thru him.
TEXT: Nehemiah 6:15 (CSB, New Testament)
TODAY’S TAKEAWAY:
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SUPER VISION SUNDAY 2020:
NINE QUALITIES OF A GREAT FINISHER
I.
Nehemiah
A. He wept and mourned over Jerusalem (1:4)
B. He reacted strongly to injustice. (5:2-6)
C. He fed and supported others. (5:17-18)
In 2020, we desire to see
II.
Nehemiah spent time in
A. He prayed much. (1:4-11; 2:4; 4:4-5:9; 5:19; 6:9; 13:14, 22)
B. He rode around the city during the middle of the night to formulate a strategy. (2:11-13)
C. He thought before he spoke. (5:7)
In 2020, we desire to establish more
III.
Nehemiah maintained a positive
A. He was never sad before the king. (2:1)
B. He relied on the joy of the Lord to be his strength. (8:10)
In 2020, we desire to see
IV.
Nehemiah always focused on the main
A. He devised a plan. (2:15-18)
B. He organized the work. (3:1-32)
C. He refused to be distracted. (6:3-4)
In 2020, we desire to get settled in our new location (building 3) and
V.
Nehemiah was a
A. He anticipated problems. (2:7-8)
B. He posted the workers by families. (4:13)
C. He put together creative work shifts. (4:16-18)**
In 2020, we desire to see more groups
VI.
Nehemiah was not
A. He asked the king for permission to leave. (2:2)
B. He responded to enemy attacks. (4:14)
C. He confronted corruption. (5:7-13)
In 2020, we desire for people to step out in faith to
VII.
OF
Nehemiah was a man of
A. He did not abuse his position, power, or privilege. (5:14-19)
In 2020, we desire to bring the debt from the past down and refinance or extend our current mortgage in May of 2020.
VIII.
Nehemiah refused to give up or get
A. He continued in the work. (4:1-23)
B. He was persistent. (6:1-19)
In 2020, we desire to add more gathering and learning options to broaden the Gospel to those who cannot attend on Sundays or who want to grow in their knowledge of God.
IX.
Nehemiah celebrated with God and the people when they
“Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration, because they had understood the words that were explained to them.” —Nehemiah 8:12
CONCLUSION:
Are you willing to let God clarify your vision for your role in his Kingdom for 2020?
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