This is a message from Pastor Chuck Bernal shared for the annual Vision Sunday at LifePointe Church. In this message, Pastor Chuck talks about vision, what it means and how we need to discover God's vision for our church and our lives in 2016. This message was delivered on Sunday, January 3, 2016.

1. S U N D A Y

2. “The only thing worse than being
blind is having sight
and no vision”
(Helen Keller)

4. VISION
The ability to see, something you
imagine, a picture you see
in your mind and heart

5. Where there is no vision from God,
the people run wild, but those
who adhere to God’s instruction
know genuine happiness.
(Proverbs 29:18 – Voice)

6. And the Lord said to me, “Write my
vision on a billboard, large and
clear, so that anyone can read it at
a glance and rush to tell the others.
But these things I plan won’t
happen right away.

7. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time
approaches when the vision will be
fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not
despair, for these things will surely
come to pass. Just be patient! They
will not be overdue a single day!
(Habakkuk 2:2-3 – Living Bible)

8. VISION PRINCIPLES
FOR OUR LIVES
AND OUR CHURCH

9. VISION PRINCIPLE 1:
Knowing God’s vision
is an absolute necessity

10. VISION PRINCIPLE 2:
Sharing God’s vision
is an absolute necessity

11. VISION PRINCIPLE 3:
Trusting God’s vision
is an absolute necessity

12. OUR CHURCH’S VISION
FOR 2016
The Ministry Team Of
LifePointe Church

13. VISION PRACTICES
FOR OUR LIVES AND
OUR CHURCH

14. MAKING GOD’S VISION
A REALITY IN 2016

15. “Forget about what’s happened;
don’t keep going over old history.
Be alert, be present. I’m about to do
something brand-new. It’s bursting
out! Don’t you see it? There it is!

16. I’m making a road through the desert,
rivers in the badlands.”
(Isaiah 43:18-19 – The Message)

17. I’m not saying that I have this all
together, that I have it made. But I am
well on my way . . . By no means do I
count myself an expert in all of this,
but I’ve got my eye on the goal . . .
I’m off and running, and I’m
not turning back.

18. So let’s keep focused on that goal,
those of us who want everything
God has for us. If any of you have
something else in mind, something
less than total commitment, God
will clear your blurred vision—
you’ll see it yet!

19. Now that we’re on the right track,
let’s stay on it. Stick with me, friends.
Keep track of those you see
running this same course,
headed for this same goal.
(Philippians 3:12-17 – The Message)

20. VISION PRINCIPLE 1:
Stop focusing on
the PAST!

21. VISION PRINCIPLE 2:
Start focusing
on the FUTURE!

22. VISION PRINCIPLE 3:
Stay focused
in the PRESENT!

24. LIFEPOINTE CHURCH VERSE
FOR 2016
“Forget the past — it is nothing
compared to what I am going to do. For
I am about to do something new. See, I
have already begun!”
(Isaiah 43:18-19 – New Living Translation)

26. Let’s Pray