SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION

Pastor William Mathis
Aug 3
2 min read

Sermon Series: For Your Assignment

Sermon Title: "VISION PT II"

Scripture: Revelation 21:1–3 (KJV)

1. YOU MUST SEE BIGGER THAN YOUR SPACE

(v.1: “I saw a new heaven and a new earth...")

🌍 What it Means:

God’s vision is never confined to your current conditions. When John sees a new heaven and earth, it signals that what is now isn’t all there is. God is making room for more.

🛠️ Practical Application:

Young People: Your neighborhood, your school, your background—none of these limit what God can do through you. Dream beyond what you see.
Adults: Don’t let age, income, or past disappointments shrink your faith. God is calling you to expand your spiritual and personal territory.
Non-Believers: Your current situation isn’t the end of your story. God can offer a vision that brings purpose and peace even now.

2. YOU MUST SEE TRANSFORMATION OF WHO YOU ARE

(v.2: “...prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”)

🦋 What it Means:

God’s vision transforms identity. Just like the city is described as beautifully prepared, your life in God is not about perfection but preparation and change from the inside out.

🛠️ Practical Application:

Young People: You don’t have to have it all together. God is still shaping your character, your confidence, and your calling.
Adults: Don’t resist the change. What you’re going through may be preparing you for something greater than you've imagined.
Non-Believers: God doesn’t require perfection. He invites you as you are and transforms you through love and grace.

3. YOU MUST SEE GOD WITH YOU

(v.3: “...the tabernacle of God is with men…”)

🤝 What it Means:

God is not far off—He’s close. The final vision John sees is of God dwelling with His people. That nearness is possible right now through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

🛠️ Practical Application:

Young People: You're never alone. Talk to God like a friend who walks with you every day.
Adults: Begin and end each day acknowledging God's presence. It will strengthen your focus and faith.
Non-Believers: If you feel isolated or distant from purpose, know this: God wants to dwell with you—not judge you, but join you.