Sermons on apostle calling: showing 76-90 of 173,285

Apostles' Teaching Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon based on Acts 2:42 starting with the breakdown of the Apostles’ teaching and how they committed themselves to it.

Back to the Basics- Apostles’ teaching Basic training How many of you have been through basic training? Christian’s have a basic training too! Acts 2:42 Devote- to addict, reflexive pronoun, to devote oneself to, wholly They were devoted to Christ and following Him Military- you have to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Office Of The Apostle

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

70 Apostled

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2016

Let’s examine Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and what we can learn from 70 or 72 who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was.

The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. However, in Greek it was used more broadly. Let’s look at what God has sent us to do. Let’s examine Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and what we can learn from 70 or 72 who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To The Apostles Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

The first part shows Peter as a prominent person, and in the second part, Paul was a prominent figure. Above all, the Holy Spirit was important than these two apostles...

INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Title: In fact, the book had no title until the middle of the second century AD. Acts 1:13 served as the base to title it as ACTS of the Apostles. However, records of most of the Apostles are missing. Only Peter, John, and James are found. The first part shows Peter as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Acts Of The Apostles (15 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

After the young Christian church had been through much persecution, it was called upon to do two unusual things:

• Accept Saul, who had been one of the worst enemies it had. • Accept the Gentiles as part of the Christian church. We must remember, the young Christian church was composed of Jews who, although saved, had been raised from childhood to consider that anyone who was a gentile, was on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Macedonia Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores our personal response to God's call to service, using Apostle Paul's response to Macedonia's plea as a guide.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and spirits. As we come together today, we find ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder, bound by the common thread of our faith and the shared pursuit of understanding. We find ourselves drawn to the wisdom of the Word, eager to glean from its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9

Topics: Call

Three Calls Of St. Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

Apostle Paul confirms his calling to be an Apostle with great assurance and confidence. Though he equals himself with other Apostles who were with Christ. Yet he understood his calling was to be an apostle. He says Jesus was Son of man - Kata Sarxa and Son of God - Kata Pneuma.

Theme: Three Calls Text: Romans 01:01-07 CALL TO BE SENT - Apostolic call Romans 01:1-4 Wesley says: “While God calls, he makes what he calls. Jewish teachers disputed his claim to the apostolic office, with great propriety he asserts and overthrows their principles are entire”. Apostle is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Rooster Call Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2011

Roosters are used to wake people up. But what did Jesus use the Rooster to "wake" Peter up to?

OPEN: How many of you have ever fallen asleep in Church? (Wait for a show of hands) Most people have – at least once. ILLUS: In the days of the Pilgrims, churches had a person they called a “tything man”. His job was to keep people awake during the sermons (usually 2 to 3 hours in length) by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas: The So Called Doubter. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that Thomas was any more doubtful than any of the others as we'll see.

#12~THOMAS: APOSTLES 2-22-14 Today by the Lords help & grace we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about Apostle Thomas. I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Call Is Life’s Greatest Opportunity

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 18, 2014

God’s call has always been a person’s supreme opportunity. It was so with Abraham, Moses, and the prophets, and with all of the disciples and Paul.

God’s Call Is Life’s Greatest Opportunity Text: “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matt. 4:19). Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:18 – 23 10 Introduction God’s call has always been a person’s supreme opportunity. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2015

Look at the 2nd apostle of Jesus called and His best friend. Study the 25 incidents in Peter's life. Watch his growth in faith, his decline, and his 2nd rise to greatness. Great for the development of character in our lives.

THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: PETER Jn. 1:41-42, etc. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re going to look at Peter & when he walked on water. 2. I heard a story about 3 pastors who went fishing. They agreed on a lot of doctrine except one believed that miracles and gifts ceased with the apostles. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Different Men Who Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

"Meet the Apostles"--unique message presented in first person. Each one was different, but each was used to make a difference! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Different Men Who Made a Difference Matthew 10:1-4 [To be delivered in 1st person, direct address] Hey you twelve. What a motley crew you were. Not the “Dirty Dozen” necessarily. Just ordinary people. Nothing special. Twelve different men you were…but Jesus chose you to make all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Paul. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

“God never calls the qualified, He qualifies the called!”

“God never calls the qualified, He qualifies the called!” Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.” (NIV) The Gospel According to Paul: 1) Paul – The Man! Describes himself three ways: Vs. 1 He calls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan - Mark 3:11-15 (Luke 6:12-13) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus never wrote anything that we know of. All the information we have came from the Apostles. Why?

Mark 3:7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the regions across the Jordan and around Tyre and Sidon. 9 Because of the crowd he told his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:11-15, Luke 6:12-13