Sermons on Call To Be Saints:

What Will It Take?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 26, 2024

How much are we just like Jonah?

What will it take? Jonah 1:1-2 Intro: Jonah 1:10 Matt 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 1. Because of his Reasoning? 1:2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 20, 2024

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder,

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder, "Who is this man who can perform such ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

The Servant Of Isaiah 49 In Luke-Acts Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 19, 2024

Part 2 of a rabbit trail exploring how the servant's calling is picked up not just by Jesus, but also by Ananias, Paul and Barnabas, in Acts. We are all to be lights, and "salvation," up to the ends of the earth.

Two weeks ago, we worked our way through Isaiah 49:1-6. When I taught on it, I said that these are the words of God's exilic prophet. The prophet feels like his ministry has been a waste of his time and energy. It's accomplished nothing. And God responds to him, not by arguing with him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 2:25-34, Luke 9:28-36, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

The gospel unites Jews and Gentiles into God’s new covenant community, the church.

Brought to Life; Brought Together The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed Ephesians 3:1-6 December 29, 2019 David Taylor We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message, The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed, is from 3:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2024

The Church will go through many changes in Mark Jesus says the Temple will tumble and other issues will happen such deceivers will come, persecution will come, wars will happen, nation will rise against nation, earthquakes, famine and these are beginning of birth pains.

Mark 13:1-8 The Church The church Jesus says its future is Remarkable, but yet it will be challenging • The Church needs to watch, out Deceivers will come Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, `I am he,' and will deceive many. • The Church will go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Servant Who Hears God's Voice (Isaiah 50:4-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2025

Sermon's focus is on listening to God. The servant is part of the group of disciples who hear God's voice. The servant suffers, but is confident that he suffers innocently, and that God will vindicate him.

Our passage today is commonly called the third of the four servant songs in Isaiah 40-55. The other three, famously, are in Isaiah 42, 49, and 53. I've said before that over a century ago, a scholar named Bernard Duhm split off these four songs from the rest of Isaiah 40-55, and treated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Atomic Habits Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2025

A series looking at our calling by God. Looked at in a different light.

ATOMIC HABITS Ephesians 4:17-24 January 12, 2025 Do you know what this past Friday was? It was QUITTER FRIDAY! That’s right, quitter Friday. Analysts have determined that on this day is when most people give up on their goals and resolutions for the new year. How about you, are you still on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling God’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does not make mistakes; He has a specific plan for each of us.

FULFILLING GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION Every person is created with a divine purpose. God does not make mistakes; He has a specific plan for each of us. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter - A Fisherman's Tale Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God?

Video Transition: Jesus and Peter changing the world video! “A Fisherman’s Tale” - Peter Thesis: What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God? In other words doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reluctant Prophet: Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 27, 2025

We are a lot like Jonah Reluctant to do God's calling at first... But when we get back on track and follow the directions of God we enjoy the abundance that He has to offer.

Introduction: Jonah was a prophet who runs from God's call and jumps on a ship going in the exact opposite direction than where God told him to go, So then God caused a great storm to come up and it was about to sink the ship… What they thought was going to be the death of Jonah turned into a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question That Defines Eternity - Matthew 16:13-28 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 7, 2025

WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS? THIS IS THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY. True discipleship begins with a right confession of who Jesus is, embraces the necessity of the cross, and responds with wholehearted surrender to follow Him; regardless of the cost.

2025.07.06. Sermon Notes. THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY - MATTHEW 16:13-28 PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC THE CHRIST, THE CROSS, AND THE CALL - MATTHEW 16:13-28 SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23 THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY: "Who Do You Say Jesus Is? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nathanael - Come And See Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

Today I want to look at the call of Nathanael to follow Jesus in a little more detail. There are spiritual lessons to be learned here: Reference is from John 1:43-51:

The Disciples of Jesus Sermon: Nathanael – Come and See! Philip (John 1:43-51) from Bethsaida, introduced Nathanael to Jesus! Scripture Text: John 1:43-51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mantle Is Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:1-15, Joshua 5:2-9, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Oh, To Love

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus restores us after our failures, renewing our love and purpose, and calls us to love others the same way He loves us.

Picture a quiet moment you wish you could erase from your history. A word you regret. A choice you can’t take back. A time when you told Jesus with your voice, “I love You”… but told Him with your actions, “Not right now.” Every one of us has a chapter like that. Some of us have a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, John 21:15-19, Luke 22:31-34, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Courage When Crisis Comes

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Courage is faith refusing to yield to fear—God’s Spirit empowering us with power, love, and soundness in every crisis.

I. When Fear Feels Bigger than Faith If you lose your money, you’ve lost a lot. If you lose your reputation, you’ve lost more. But if you lose your courage—you’ve lost everything. Fear has a thousand disguises: anxiety, hesitation, exhaustion, even polite excuses. It doesn’t always scream; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist