Sermons on Call For Elders:

Passionate People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2008

As followers of Christ we must become passionate about loving God and others.

Matthew 22:34 – 46 / The Great commandment Intro: Doris and Buddy lived on a farm in rural Missouri. They had 8 kids in a little 3 bedroom house. Doris told me that when she was in the hospital having their 8th child her roommate asked her if they were catholic. Doris responded, “No. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Follow

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 30, 2008

Wearing a cross should symbolize the fact that we are wrong, that Christ Jesus is right and we are in submission to Him.

Matthew 16: 21-28 / Faith To Follow Intro: A physician told this about her 4-year-old daughter. One day on the way to preschool, the doctor left her stethoscope on the car seat. He little girl picket is up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calm although she was extremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Samuel - Speaking The Words Of God Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2009

A short talk given at an early morning communion service. Samuel was young, but his first task after coming to know the Lord was to speak hard words from God to Eli (his mentor!) Will we also speak the truth, in love, to others?

Samuel was a child, with priestly responsibilities (an interesting fact!) and he was being mentored by Eli in the Temple. Jesus primarily focused upon 12 men. Who has God entrusted to you, to teach and train in the ways of the Lord? “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Discovering Missional Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The Call of God redefines life in relationship to blessing others. He doesn’t remove us from the mundane… but rather infuses the mundane with mission.

Discovering Missional Life Series: The Call – Part 5 October 7, 2007 – Brad Bailey (Portions of this message were taken or adapted from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life message “Made for a Mission.”) As we begin this morning… let me ask another question to reflect on… “What got you up ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 3 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

How come some people don’t follow through on what God wants them to do? God speaks to them, He inspires them, He calls upon them to do something great but they just don’t do it. How come some people don’t answer God’s call? [Garrett’s calling story.] Well maybe they get into sin, maybe they get ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What The Angel Could Not Do

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 12, 2009

God has ask us man to do some things that Angels only wish they could do.

The early church was certainly active at this time. Souls being saved, people being blessed. Bodies being healed; & revival spirit was flowing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Lead Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009

Session 2 - Learning to lead by being a man of action, direction, humility, vision and sacrifice.

LEARNING TO LEAD Retreat Session 2 A husband and his wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got ready for church. It was almost time for them to leave when she noticed her husband wasn’t dressed yet. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren’t you getting dressed for church?" He said, "I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2010

A reminder that when we try just a little harder proving our obedience and when we recognize our inability and His complete ability, then we will find the blessings from being involved in His work!

Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Facing The Giants"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 15, 2008

Four lousy excuses to not get involved in the fight and four New Testament reasons to consider the cause more important than the lousy excuses:

Title: “Facing the Giants” Introduction: What to do when you are out numbered? The nation of Israel had just come into the promise land. There were battles to fight. God gives to the Joshua the instruction on how to lead your troops into battle. Preach a rousing sermon. First. Have a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Believe?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 18, 2009

Are leaders discipling or just serving desserts at Church? Are Christians studying or parroting?

One of the churches in the area has been having some consternation and fear about the effect of one member’s viewpoint on the new converts or "baby Christians." I contend that IF churches were discipling their new converts they would have less fears about confusion. Besides there are far more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Personas Dispuestas A Servir A Dios

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008

Dios esta en búsqueda de Personas dispuestas a Servir y que lleven a cabo su obra. Podrá usar sus ángeles u otros medios, mas su decisión es ¡usar al hombre! Este mundo puede ser cambiado si nos dejamos guiar por Dios.

Personas dispuestas a Servir a Dios Ezequiel 22:30 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori INTRODUCCION: En el principio creo Dios al hombre, a su imagen y semejanza. El hombre fue creado con el propósito de tener comunión con Dios pero por causa del pecado el hombre fue separado de ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Romans 10:13-21 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 3, 2007

Romans 10:13-21

Romans 10:13-21 13for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." 14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Bible Church

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

Will You Come?

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010

The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible