Sermons on Alter Call:

Asher: The Man Called "Happy”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 2, 2020

Asher, the man called "Happy" has special significance; He parallels Christians. Born with problems, but God spoke the prophecy over him that “He shall be ‘Happy.’” The same prophecy has been spoken over us!

ASHER: THE MAN CALLED “HAPPY” Gen. 30:12-13; Deut. 33:24-25 INTRODUCTION 1. I’ve only met one man who went by the name ‘HAPPY,’ but there was a man in the Bible who had that name. In Hebrew his name is Asher, but it means ‘Happy.’ He was one of the 12 sons of Jacob and the head of a tribe. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:12-13, Deuteronomy 33:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called, Loved & Kept!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 26, 2021

THE IS A SPIRITUAL VACCINE THAT CAN KEEP YOU SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY IN THE MIDSTH OF A TIME THAT OUR SPIRITUAL IMMUNE SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY THE APATHY, AND FEAR, AND UNFAITHFULNESS, INDIFFERENCE DUE TO A PANDEMIC - THE INGREDIANTES ARE- CALLED, LOVED & KEPT!

Jude 1 (BSB) 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ: 2Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 3 Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Timothy: A Call To Be A Worthy Example

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2023

Every Christian is expected to be a Worthy Example of a believer and to a believer. This is achievable through the power of the word of God.

Timothy: A Call to be a Worthy Example. Study Text: I Timothy 4: 12 - 16. Introduction: - Every Christian is a marked person because he or she has claimed to be a child of God. People will be watching you to find out what a child of God is like. - How does he behaves, speaks, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Calls Us To Holiness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 22, 2024

Note: The Lord did not call us to uncleanness, but to holiness. And to be specific, this text calls us to holiness in sexual conduct. In fact it is clear from these verses that if we are going to walk in a way that is pleasing to God, this will be a priority.

Alba 1-21-2024 GOD CALLS US TO HOLINESS I Thessalonians 4:1-8 Little Rob Thomas was motivated more by recess than by any of his classes. For an hour one day, when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Calls You By Name

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 30, 2025

John’s resurrection account reveals a quiet but profound truth: belonging comes before understanding. This message invites weary believers to release the pressure to prove their faith and rediscover a resurrection life rooted in being known, named, and kept—while still on the road.

Introduction John tells us that Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. That detail matters. Not because it is poetic, but because it is honest. This is not the hour of confidence or clarity. This is the hour when grief wakes before reason does. The hour when the body ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 131:1-3, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Timothy 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Gather At Mizpah_ A Call To Reflection

Contributed by Edghill Messiah on Jan 3, 2026

One of the key spiritual disciplines is remembering. God always calls his people to reflect and remember. As we are near the end of one year we need to exercise this spiritual discipline of reflection. My theme today is “Gather at Mizpah: A Call to Reflection ” Let us pray. Read Scripture

1. (slide 3) God Commands His People to Remember & Reflect As we approach the end of the year—2025—as other times at the end of a year we are often filled with mixed emotions. At times we are grateful for the victories and joys we’ve experienced and want to always remember them, other times we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-8

The Call Of Moses. Part One.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2025

The bush that burned, but was not consumed.

THE CALL OF MOSES. Part One. Exodus 3:1-6. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Moses. Part Two.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2025

The LORD's gracious compassion. Moses commissioned by the LORD.

THE CALL OF MOSES. Part Two. Exodus 3:7-15. EXODUS 3:7. The second thing that the LORD said was, I have surely “seen” the affliction of my people which are in Egypt; I have “heard” their cry; for I “know” their sorrows. This echoes the end of the previous chapter: Israel ‘sighed’ by reason of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Called To Be People Of Prayer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian woman, and why everyone needs to pray.

As Christians, we are called to be people of prayer. Prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God, and it plays a crucial role in our spiritual growth and development. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian woman, and why everyone needs to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

A Call To Repentance And Faithfulness For Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

Today, we come before God's Word, humbled and convicted by the rebuke of God against His priests.

Malachi 2:1-9, Isaiah 1:10-17, Ezekiel 22:26-31 Today, we come before God's Word, humbled and convicted by the rebuke of God against His priests. In Malachi, Isaiah, and Ezekiel, we see a common theme - God's displeasure with the spiritual leaders of His people. They had neglected their ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9, Ezekiel 22:26-31

A Call Unto Watchfulness And Steadfastness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 28, 2024

God is looking for men that will be pleasing unto Him in all things. Those who are watchful and steadfast.

A Call unto Watchfulness and Steadfastness Study Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15 Introduction: - There is a need for men to stand up and show themselves as men. - This call unto manliness with godliness entails certain important truths: 1. It is a Call for Vigilance. - To Watch means to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fulfilling Our Ministry Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2024

Jesus knew that God’s plan for Him and His human parents was to grow in wisdom and grace, and to be obedient to them as He was to His heavenly Father.

Saturday of the 9th week in Course 2024 There are only a few precious stories in Scripture about the childhood of Christ, mostly like this one in Luke’s Gospel. We know that Joseph and his family were devout Jews, even going up annually to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It’s important to know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Restoration: A Call To Healing And Redemption Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 23, 2024

The Biblical Concept of Restoration: Restoration is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God’s desire to redeem and renew His creation.

There are different types of churches… Cruise ship church- People who attend ”cruise ship churches,” much like cruise ship passengers, often come to be entertained and catered to by the staff. Very little is expected of these church attendees. In fact, they tend to rate the quality of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses: From Contentment To Calling

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Self-help says “look within” for happiness; Scripture says contentment comes from being humbled by God and satisfied in Christ. In Moses we’ll see that contentment often precedes calling, stays active (not complacent), and resists complaining—because Christ is enough.

Let me ask you a simple question, “Are you content?” I saw a self-help based article on the Internet that suggested contentment can be found by catching yourself thinking “life sucks,” and stopping such thinking. It continued that contentment is found by cultivating a thankfulness for “little ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Exodus 15:22-24, Exodus 16:2-3, Exodus 17:4, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who You Gonna Call?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Today is God’s appointed moment to surrender to Christ, because sin’s essence is self and no second chance awaits after death.

A Familiar Question with Eternal Weight We all know the line from pop culture: Who you gonna call? It was written for a movie that made people laugh, but the question itself is deadly serious. When a crisis hits, when the next breath is uncertain, when eternity draws close—who you call on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ezekiel 18:20, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist