Sermons on Call Of The Hour:

Have We Been Called?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2023

Jesus has placed a call to people, but who and how many have actually answered? What has been our response, if any?

Have we picked up the Holy telephone or have we left the earthly answering machine on? Have we looked at the caller ID and just thought to ourselves that we will take the call later? Have we told the unholy secretary to hold all calls? Or have we responded, “Speak, for thy servant heareth” (1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Be Embarrassed To Call On The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2021

Can we witness to Jesus Christ as loudly as the blind man on the road from Jericho?

Monday of 33rd week in Course The miracle stories in the Gospel have a number of common elements. When Jesus came into the world, it was God breaking into a world of weakness, rebellion and sin. So it shouldn’t surprise us if there is conflict when Jesus breaks into the kingdom of sin. Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Psalm 119:53, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Catholic

Being Worthy Of The Call Of Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 24, 2020

Paul tells us in Ephesians 4 to live in a manner worthy of the Calling to which we are called. Let's investigate!

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 23 May, 2020 Being Worthy of the Call of Jesus Introduction When I was a child, I looked to my dad for guidance. I still do. As I grew older, I remember my attitude changing a bit in terms of how I saw going against my father. When I was younger, I wanted ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing The Call Part 5 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In Acts 18 we’re looking at the events of the life of Paul but not in his words, the writings are from Luke who recounts the history and the events.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 5 Dr. Tom Bartlett JULY 21, 2019 Acts 18:1-17 OUTLINE After his discouragement at Mars Hill, God Brings Paul Comfort through. . . New godly friends After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come ...read more

Denomination: Other

"A Fruit Called Kindness”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 29, 2021

Kindness is a "fruit" of the Spirit. Both salvation and sanctification (walking in holiness) doing good deeds are both obtained by faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. Illustration from Max Lucado on Kindness

In Jesus Holy Name October 3, 2021 Text: Ephesians 4:32 “A Fruit Called Kindness” They sat on opposite sides of the room, a man and a woman, bidding on an adorable puppy at a school auction. Others dropped off, but not this duo. Back and forth until they’d ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking Worthy Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 10, 2020

In Ephesians 4:1–6 Paul appeals to believers to walk worthy of their high position in Jesus Christ. In describing that walk he discusses its 1) Call (Ephesians 4:1), 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 4:2-3), and its 3) Cause (Ephesians 4:4-6).

Ephesians 4:1-6 [4:1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

God’s Calling For Believers

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2017

Today's sermon is about knowing God's calling upon our lives through His revealed will, which includes to love Him, be missionary, worship Him, to be holy, to grow in our faith, and to serve God by serving others.

God’s Calling for Believers After last week’s Sunday night message and again this morning, I think it’s important to lay out how we’re to go about fulfilling the third dimension, the dimension of commission. And how we do this is to know and walk in God’s will and calling. For our lives Further, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Being Called Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2018

This sermon is going to focus on the benefits of prayer and the fact that God is willing and able to help us navigate life far better than we can!

Being Called into His Presence Luke 18:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you got invited to meet and have exclusive access for a day to an influential evangelist like Rick Warren, James Dobson, Franklin Graham, Bill Hybels, J. D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer or J.I. Packer; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Called In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 4, 2018

As Paul moves to chapters 4-6 of Ephesians, he begins his "application" part of the letter. In 4:1-16, Paul talks about what it means to be called. What that looks like for life, your church life, and your serving.

As you know, for the last three weeks, we have been in the book of Ephesians. Paul has told us back in chapter one how we are blessed, adopted, chosen, and sealed in Jesus Christ. In chapter two, he told us about what we were like before Christ came, aliens and strangers to grace! Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

He Came To Call Sinners

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Matth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info) ew's converstion.

Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Call Him Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 6, 2010

The introductory sermon to a series on the titles of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6.

The Psychiatrist's 23rd Psalm The Lord is my external-internal integrative mechanism; I shall not be deprived of gratification for my viscerogenic hungers or my need-dispositions. He motivates me to orient myself toward a non-social object with affective significance. He positions me in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Call Him Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 20, 2010

Part of a Christmas Series looking at the titles of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6 as promises of God, this one focuses on the title Everlasting Father.

How many people have finished their shopping? Did you hear about the guy who went out and bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas? His friend said, “I thought she wanted a new SUV?” “She did,” he replied. "But where am I gonna find a fake Jeep?” It’s funny isn’t it that so many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Where You Are Called

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2021

In zeal, many run off to find the will of God when it was right where they were when He called them.

1 Cor 7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. When people get saved they often want to make changes in their life that are not necessary or God's will. In context, new converts were considering changes like being circumcised or uncircumcised. They wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24, Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Call You Did Not Expect Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2021

God calls those whom he can use and who are faithful even in areas where they feel weak.

INTRODUCTION • Life can be full of irony. • When things happen in life, sometimes all we can do is scratch our heads. • Life is ironic, and God loves irony. • Here are a few funny examples of irony: “The most shoplifted book in America is The Bible.” • “According to researchers, duct tape should ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle At The Gate Called Beautiful

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2019

Miracle at the Gate Called Beautiful - Acts chapter 3 verses 1-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) • The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) • The Request – Money (vs 3) • The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Little boy had his first day at school, • Said to his teacher will you teach me something that will impress my parents; • So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren