Sermons on Call To Greatness:

Calling Upon The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 23, 2005

To call upon the Lord is to address or approach God with a specific request. It is a reverential act of summoning the aid of the Lord God Almighty. God wants us to call upon His name. This sermon examines that for which God would have us to call upon Him.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. "CALLING UPON THE LORD" TEXT: PSALM 145:14-19 KEY – Ps. 145:18 “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call To The Poor Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009

Poor Christians are special people to God. He saves each of us on the basis of the work of Christ on the cross & not because of anything that we are or have. But the poor are more receptive to the gospel message therefore they seem favored by God.

JAMES 2:5-7 GOD’S CALL TO THE POOR [1 Corinthians 1:26-27] Preferential treatment of the rich is wrong. James makes his case that biased judgment is wrong through four rhetorical questions he will ask, expecting an affirmative answer. Those who have entered into a faith relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"God Calling: Jeremiah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2016

A sermon about peacemaking in the midst of conflict.

“God Calling: Jeremiah” Jeremiah 1:4-10 We have a hate problem in our country. This past week at least 10 people were shot in Chattanooga, 4 people died, 3 were homicides. Our nation watched in horror as graphic videos showed the killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Embracing God's Call Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.

EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Answering God's Call

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

True obedience often involves more than what we avoid doing. It also involves our positive response to God’s call to service.

Answering God’s Call Jonah 1-4 Introduction When the name “Jonah” is mentioned, most people immediately think of a man being swallowed by a great fish. Yet this remarkable event is really only a minor part of a much more important story. The book of Jonah is really the story of a missionary—a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials Of Our Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2008

Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.

Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Called Job

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

Biblical Character Study

INTRO: We have all known men or heard stories of men who have had a great tragedy befall them. But none of these men have lost all of their possessions, their family, and their health. Today, we want to look at a man who lost all of these things, and who still put all his faith and trust in ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Be Called Counselor Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #2

“HE WILL BE CALLED...COUNSELOR” Isaiah 9:6 Where do you go when you need help? Where do you go when you need direction....guidance? Where you go tells something about you. Some people go to their horoscope....hair dresser... self-help books...bar tender...psychologist...pastor...counselor. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called & Planted By God

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Dec 2, 2013

We are called and planted by God , in the ministry and church we are in, for His plan and purpose to use the gifts He has given us in blessing the Body of Christ and to grow spiritually

Called and Planted by God Text *Gen 2:8 Amplified Bible (AMP) And the Lord God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden [delight]; and there He put H7760 the man whom He had formed (framed, constituted). H7760 (Strong's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Called Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

`Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of Paul And The Romans Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 1, 2019

This sermon explores the first 17 verses of Romans 1 as Paul introduces himself and his mission to the Romans and reminds them of their calling. There are many powerful lessons we can learn in these opening verses.

A. Many years ago a minister was walking to church one Sunday morning when he passed by the home of one of his church members who was working in his flower garden. 1. The minister said to him: “Can’t you hear those bells calling you to church?” 2. “Eh, what’s that?” asked the church member. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom's Noble Call Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 1, 2011

Wisdom leaves no doubt about the importance and meaning of her call. She comes near to mankind & seeks to win them by her noble & uplifting gifts. May we heed the call & follow heavenly wisdom's guidance.

PROVERBS 8: 1-11 WISDOM'S NOBLE CALL Speaking without wisdom is of little value and wisdom without a voice is of little use. So here we have wisdom taking voice and speaking. The Word of God and wisdom go hand-in-hand crying out to be heard. Wisdom's inviting call here in chapter eight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Called Love

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 11, 2001

The Love that the Bible talks about and the working of it thru the Child of God.

After searching textbooks and reference materials, the meaning of Love was right there in front of me in 1-john.4:8..God is LOVE... The word Love in scripture is mainly used in two ways, the word agape means the Attitude of love, the God-like kind of love, and the word phileo which means the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Worship And Praise Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 27, 2010

Psalm 95 teaches us the importance of worship as a part of a chritian's devotional life. Worship is the first and highest priority. Therefore, it is the ksy to a successful prayer life.

A Call to Worship and Praise Pslm 95 In this series, we are developing an understanding of the basic disciplines necessary to build a devotional life with the Lord. We have seen that the Bible teaches us three basic habits we must develop in order to have a truly vibrant devotional life. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Call For Revival"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"God's Call For Revival"

2 Chronicles 7:12-22 - "God's Call For Revival" 14 If my people, which are called by my name 1. The People of Revival. “If my people.” 1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Holiness