Sermons on Answering The Call:

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018

Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Night Calls: The Call To Come Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 21, 2010

The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen asleep?

Night Calls: The Call to Come Up 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Silence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 22, 2020

The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

A CALL TO SILENCE. Zephaniah 1:7; Zephaniah 1:12-18. Speaking during the reign of king Josiah of Judah, Zephaniah spends a lot of energy outlining a universal judgment against the whole earth (Zephaniah 1:1-3), INCLUDING Judah and Jerusalem (Zephaniah 1:4-6). “Hold thy peace,” he cries, “for ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah's Calling

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008

A call to revival.

Isaiah’s Calling Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Listen to the voice of God

Jesus is calling (Psalms 42:1-7) Intro Isa 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all bend down for the slaughter; for I called but you did not answer, I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me." Text: Psa 42:1 As the deer pants for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002

The author of this psalm shares several aspects of why God’s people need to be thankful and also how that thanks should be given.

I remember as a child, roughly about this time every year, one of the most popular books every published would be sent to our house. (Remember I’m speaking as a child). By this I mean the Sears and Roebuck Christmas catalog. As a child, I thought that there was nothing like the Sears catalog. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Called To Count Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count).

Theme: God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count). Introduction: Recent polls show a dramatic increase in “church hoppers” – those who flit from one church to the next like a water bug, never fully landing and immersing themselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Priest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

What does it mean to be a part of a holy nation, a people belonging to God, the priesthood of all believers?

CALLED TO BE A PRIEST I Peter 2:9-10 Intro: As many of you know I come from a very strong Irish Catholic family with lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Several of my mom’s relatives are Nuns and Priests, and a few on my dad’s side as well. Growing up in my family as in all Good Irish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

A Holy Calling

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we recognize our place within the body of Christ and come to the realization that we do each have a specific, important ministry...it is only then that we will find the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving the living Christ.

A HOLY CALLING READ 2 Timothy 1:1 12 ...Romans 8:28 A man once visited Tiffany's jewelry store in New York City He was shown a magnificent diamond with its gleaming yellow light, and then he was then shown many other beautiful gems. But he noticed one that was completely without any luster ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Called To Be Free Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007

Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Call Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God calls Abram from one life to another. Lessons for our call.

• The first eleven chapters of Genesis covers some 2000 years of history. These next fourteen chapters of Genesis deal with Abraham. • Terrah, Abrams father went a third of the way to the promise land. • God placed His call on Abram. Gen 12:1 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Calling On The Lord

Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 24, 2012

In the world of advertising especially the TV commercials every scriptwriter understands the power of two words. “CALL NOW” To our great annoyance all most all commercials carry phrases like; “Pick up your phone and call now” “the first 100 callers will g

In the world of advertising especially the TV commercials every scriptwriter understands the power of two words. “CALL NOW” To our great annoyance all most all commercials carry phrases like; “Pick up your phone and call now” “the first 100 callers will get a gift” “not available in stores only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Arms Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:27-30

Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Call to Arms” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Components Of A Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

God’s call can come at any time! God’s call can be heard at any time.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Components Of The Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Dont wait to hear what you want to hear, go.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist