Sermons on A Call:

Salvation's Confirmation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Whose Image Do We Bear?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 15, 2005

As Christians, we are to give ourselves to God.

Matthew 22:15-22 “Whose Image Do We Bear?” The political season is upon us and we’ve got some pretty hotly contested races going. Which means the television is rife with political commercials. I don’t know about you all, but I really get turned off by political commercials. Why can’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Steps In Discipleship

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

A call to Fin and Follow Jesus, and gain Fulfillment

DISCIPLESHIP A disciple is someone who receives instruction and guidance from a teacher, and follows it FIVE STEPS IN DISCIPLESHIP John 1:35 – 42 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" 37 ¶ When the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

A challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.

He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Why John Did Outrun Peter"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2005

When John was running, the text indicates he was running with the mindset of “He loves me, he loves me, he loves me.”

Title of the Message: “Why John outran Peter?” John records that he outran Peter to the empty tomb? This message is speculation, but I believe that the trues are very acurate. In context John records that he is, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.” When Peter was running to the tomb, no ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Followership

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

God’s people encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships. Jesus looks for five main qualities in the hearts of his disciples as he called them to followe

INTRO. Many times in life we encounter things that are indeed very hard to handle. We come upon situations daily that we struggle especially in regard to our relationships at work, school in our homes and even here in God’s church family. Often we are placed in situations where we are not in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Me

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 17, 2005

Jesus calls His followers to trust Jesus with their present, their future and their past.

Trust ME Matthew 8:18-22 18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Judas Iscariot: ‘who Betrayed Him' Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical look at Judas Iscariot

“JUDAS ISCARIOT: ‘WHO BETRAYED HIM’” TEXT: JOHN 13:1-6a, 21-30 Sunday, January 25, 2004 It is good to be back with you. It seems like it has been forever since I’ve been up here. I know it has felt the same for you, hasn’t it? I’ve been trying to get to this series, but one thing or another ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Quiet Disciples: James, Son Of Alphaeus; Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biography of the lesser known disciples JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES

“THE QUIET DISCIPLES: JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 6:12-16; JOHN 14:22-23 Sunday, February 1, 2004 If you will turn to Matthew 10:1-4 and have your finger in John 14, we are going to take a look at those two texts. If you are visiting with us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical look at BARTHOLOMEW

“BARTHOLOMEW” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-51 Sunday, February 15, 2004 We are halfway through a series on the disciples. If you are visiting, we are going through the twelve disciples and we are halfway already. It is amazing to me that we are halfway. In looking at the first two years of my ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubting Thomas Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical look at Thomas

“DOUBTING THOMAS” TEXT: JOHN 20:24-31 Sunday, February 29, 2004 We are continuing with the 12 disciples- looking at the lessons from their lives- who God picked and what God was able to do through these 12 ordinary people who are just like you and me today. Today we are talking about Thomas, or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Phillip Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical sketch of Phillip

“PHILIP” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-46, JOHN 6:1-7 Sunday, March 7, 2004 We are on a twelve week series on the disciples if you are visiting with us. We are walking through Lent with those who walked with Jesus, learning the lessons they learned in their lives, how God encountered them, discovering their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Andrew Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical sketch of Andrew

ANDREW John 1:35-42; 6:5-9, 11-13; 12:20-22 March 21, 2004 Before I begin to talk about Andrew today, let me tell you that I was with your women folk for the first half of their retreat and they are, indeed, having a mountain-top experience which is Christian talk for beyond a great time! It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

James Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of James

“JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 9:51-56 Sunday, March 21, 2004 That [choir anthem] is hard to follow. That is a great song. If you have seen The Passion of the Christ, it deepens that song and every song about the Crucifixion all the more, doesn’t it? It’s incredible what God did. It does leave you in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of John

“JOHN” TEXT: MARK 9:38-41; 10:35-45 Sunday, March 28, 2004 It’s a good song leading into a message on the apostle John because John often spoke about the love of God, especially later in his life. The love of God is defined by his sending his son as the sacrifice; Christ becomes the true ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed