Sermons on Call To Be Holy:

A Call To Reconciliation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023

Be reconciled to God while there is yet time.

A CALL TO RECONCILIATION. Luke 12:49-59. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of God’s judgment, but also of refining, purifying. The fire that is kindled is both: the fire of judgment against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear The Call Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 8, 2022

In his stubborn struggles, Abraham manages to hang on to faith. This is because his journey with God began with a call.

HEAR THE CALL Genesis 12:1-8 Introduction In Recovery Month we are engaging the Scriptures through the eyes of recovery so that… We can acknowledge all of us are in recovery from something. Jonathan Benz “…The case can be made on both statistical and existential grounds that the addicts in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be A Mom Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 9, 2022

Based on Luke 1:26-38 - Encourages mothers (& others) to consider the implications of Mary's call for our lives today.

“CALLED TO BE A MOM” Luke 1:26-38 FBCF – 5/8/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Moms have some funny & interesting interactions w/ their kids: A mom of 3 bad kids was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Yes, just not the same ones." Pastor Bill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Elisha.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

No looking back.

THE CALL OF ELISHA. (1 Kings 19:15-16; 1 Kings 19:19-21). The LORD’s practical response to His despondent servant Elijah was to call him back to duty, and to give him the responsibility for the anointing of: 1. A foreign tyrant (1 Kings 19:15; 2 Kings 8:11-13); 2. A new dynasty (1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call For Unity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 25, 2020

United we stand, divided we fall and that fall is sending people to Hell.

Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2, Philippians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 1, 2021

God has a plan, God has a work for each of you to accomplish for His glory. His strength is sufficient, and all you have to do is hear His call and surrender yourself to Him.

Calling of God Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations. - Jeremiah 1:5 This is the call of God to Jeremiah. Let's take a look at this prophet that the Lord was calling. In verse 1 we are introduced to him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Recommitment.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2024

"Choose you this day" (Joshua 24:15).

A CALL TO RECOMMITMENT. Joshua 24:14-25. Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, descendants of both Abraham and Jacob, and there they presented themselves before the LORD (cf. Joshua 24:1). Joshua recited the history of the dealings of the LORD with their nation thus far: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge And The Call Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025

The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Called To Be A Blessing!

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 6, 2024

Abram didn’t need a change of scenery or circumstance - Abram’s life needed to be transformed. He had to break his past cultural ties because they had such a powerful hold on him.

Called to be a Blessing Genesis 11:27-12:9 5 May 2024 From the beginning of Genesis we have seen the cascading effects of the Fall on the human race. But despite all that happens on this planet, God has given the world hope that through one woman - Eve, one family - Abraham’s, and from one nation ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Bless.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2024

"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."

CALLED TO BLESS. 1 Peter 3:8-15a. Peter names five virtues whereby we might be a blessing to one another (1 PETER 3:8). (i). Like-mindedness; i.e. living in harmony with one another. Being willing to submit ourselves to one another in godly love (cf. Ephesians 5:21). (ii). Compassion; i.e. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Serve

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 14, 2023

Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry. Only a select few are called into full-time pastoral ministry, but many others are called to serve God in other capacities. This short sermon explores that calling a little further.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10-11: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Luke 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call For Repentance

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the true meaning of repentance.

The Call for Repentance If you have your Bible, open it to Jeremiah Chapter 3. The pastor’s family was invited to Easter dinner at the Wilson home. Mrs. Wilson was widely known for her amazing contributions to church potlucks. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. As ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10-11

Following The Call

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Calling On God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Calling on God

Psalm 55:1-17 16 Calling on God 1. His Desertion - His Prayer - 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; His Problem - and hide not thyself from my supplication. His Plea - 2 Attend unto me, and hear me: His Protest - 2 I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise; 2. His Deception - His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

God's Calling Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are all called by God to salvation and service, but we must learn to hear and answer His call amidst the interference in our lives.

Hey! Welcome! We're going to dive into some cool stories about Samuel and David and see what they can teach us about God's call in our lives. A.W. Tozer once said, 'God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we only plan things we can do ourselves.' So, let's get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Divine Guidance, Spiritual Discernment, Faithful Obedience, Prophetic Calling