Sermons on Call To Be Saints:

Abraham: A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The part commitment plays in our lives

Intro: We had a training session here yesterday morning with Paul Hirschy from UB Headquarters, and it was a wonderful morning. I realized many of my own weaknesses as a communicator. Now, I’m sure some of you could have told me much quicker, but nevertheless, it was a good morning. Afterwards, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called, Appointed, Anointed Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 9, 2005

This sermon deals with our calling to be the church in our society. It deals with our vision but can be easily adapted for any churches vision.

The Stewardship of Vision Pt 1 ¡V Called, Appointed, Anointed Exodus 3:1-12 I had planned to wrap up our focus on stewardship last week ¡V but God had other plans. As I sought the Lord for what I should share with you this week He led me to another area of stewardship that I want to share with you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Consider Calamity's Call

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Consider Calamity’s Call Repent! 1) All of you; 2) While there is still time

“U.S. submarine slams into Japanese fishing vessel – nine people remain missing.” “Two San Diego teens die when classmate goes on shooting spree.” “Three teens drown when swept into the sea at Pouch Cove, Nfld.” There are many other tragic headlines we could add to that list, some which may even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Small Groups

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

The necessity of small groups

A Call to Smallness Moving Ahead Together, Part 8 I have entitled today’s message ‘A Call to Smallness.’ I say call because I believe it is something God is calling us to not as another program but as a way of life, as part of our DNA as a church. Why do I believe that God is calling us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Calling Of The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 20, 2004

In John 12, we see the calling of the Passion on the life of Jesus and we too are challenged to embrace that calling for our lives today!

Jesus Predicts His Death John 12 23Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

A Place Called Perfect

Contributed by James May on Aug 18, 2002

There is a Place called Perfect for those who will accept the sacrifice that God offers through His son, Jesus.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-20, Genesis 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Place Called Hell?

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 7, 2002

Using scriptures to prove there is a real place called Hell.

Mt.10:28 Is There A Place Called Hell? Intro:A servey was once taken of 7,441 clergy concerning their belief about hell. 58% of Methodist, 60% of Episcopalians, 54% of Presbyterians, 35% of American Baptists believed that hell is not a location after death for the lost, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Shepherds

Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002

To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calling The First Witness

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

This sermon talks about the fact that faith is more than something that is just in our head. It is expressed in our giving and in our living.

November 11, 2001 Hebrews 11:4,5 “Calling the first witness” I. INTRODUCTION A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

A New And Higher Calling Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 4, 2002

From the call of the Peter to follow Jesus we can see three principles of answering his call to a new and higher calling.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 8 “A NEW AND HIGHER CALLING” Luke 5:1-11 This occasion on the Sea of Gennesaret, [ also called Tiberias and Galilee] was evidently the Lord’s second call to these disciples, Jesus had previously ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Call To Repent

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 11, 2002

Understanding Why Bad Things Happen

JESUS’ CALL TO REPENT Luke 13: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Tragedy and injustice have always been a part of life 1. Jesus spoke of two that took place in His day a. There was a tower in Siloam that fell killing 18 people b. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Workers!

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002

In every company, on every job there are three kinds of workers. This is also true of Churches.

When the company founded by Andrew Carnegie was taken over by the U.S. Steel Corporation in 1901 it acquired as one of its obligations a contract to pay the top Carnegie executive, Charles M. Schwab, the then unheard of minimum sum of $1,000,000. J.P. Morgan of U.S. Steel was in a quandary about ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ones God Calls Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2003

What do we say to the church member who says they’re "too busy" to help at church?

OPEN: Several years ago, in London, England the city was besieged with complaints about London’s mass transit system. It seems that the city’s buses tended to drive right past bus stops even though there were customers standing in line waiting to be picked up. Called upon to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Our Call

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 7, 2003

We all wait for that call from God, but what do we do when it comes?

When we hear God’s call, but do not head. The reading this week is a little longer than last, but I decided it was important to read the entire first chapter of Jonah. Everyone is familiar with the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale, but perhaps not everyone knows why. As we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational