Sermons on Call To New Life:

The Birth Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 11, 2025

When Mary visited Elizabeth and greeted her, Elizabeth was six months pregnant. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then she returned home (v. 56). Perhaps she returned to Nazareth in Galilee before Elizabeth gave birth to her baby.

I. Birth and naming of John (vv. 57~65) Finally, when Elizabeth’s days to give birth were fulfilled, she gave birth to a son (v. 57). At that time, many neighbors and relatives heard it and rejoiced together (v. 58). Jews circumcise their sons eight days after birth, and at that time, relatives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Through this Scripture, Jesus announces his mission statement but he also give us our mission statement as well

Calling Isaiah 61:6 and Luke 1:26-38 We long to have our lives matter. It starts as children and our fascination with super heroes. And in our 20’s and 30’s, we try to answer who we are and why we are here. It’s not enough for us just to exist, we need our life to mean something. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Call Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

John provides a description of an time proven evangelistic process. (I borrowed part of the introduction from a Sermon Central contributer. Thank you.)

Introduction I. In the gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 30, speaking of Christ, John the Baptist will say, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” A. It seems to be that this statement grew from a pattern of life. B. Even as John the Baptist had developed a following, the desire of his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To The Call

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2019

The Call of God will lead you where the Will of God will keep you! God doesn’t have a person to waste. What are you going to do with the Call of God on your life?

Luke 9:1-6 The Call of God will lead you where the Will of God will keep you! God doesn’t have a person to waste. What are you going to do with the Call of God on your life? The Call V1 - Jesus equipped them for the task. God will not call you somewhere that He is not willing to equip you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:33, 2 Corinthians 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Manifesto PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to strive for a life transformed by Christ's love, carrying His message and growing in His grace.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as family. We are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. Today, we turn to the book of Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Topics: New Life, Christ

Powerful News Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 20, 2007

The good news of God is powerful. It is the only news that can change a life and its destination.

Powerful News Good News of God By Greg Johnson March 14, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org/greg_johnson_blog Romans 10 It’s easy to become a news addict with all of the news outlets today. There are magazines, newspapers, the internet and nightly news. For the serious news minded there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2011

A sermon intended to help people see that they are not here just to be saved, but to serve. We have a purpose that needs to be fulfilled in this present world.

Called 1Corinthians 1:1-9 Broadway play: Spider Man: Green Goblin has Spider Man in his grip as they fight atop the Chrysler Building in NYC. It is hundreds of feet to the ground. The Goblin says to Spider Man, “Look down there Spider Man. What do you see? Look at all those people. They look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Service

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

This message examines Isaiah's call to ministry and his response, then applies principles to God's call on each of our lives. Isaiah's experience with the Lord, recorded in chapter 6, had a lasting effect on his life and ministry.

Called into Service (10-25-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Our text this morning is in Isaiah chapter 6. Please turn there in your Bibles. I want to talk about the call of God on your life. God’s calling on your life is more important than your career. Your career may have something to do with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, John 12:41, Isaiah 30:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Call

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 24, 2003

WE ALL MUST HEAR THE CALL OF GOD!

THE CALL JEREMIAH 1: 4-10 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!! A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead, Lazarus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2013

This message looks at Lazarus being raised from the dead and the implications it has for us today. Actually wrote and preached this years ago as a part of a series on the X-files

So here we are week two of the Walking Dead. For those of you who are wondering what in the world is happening at Cornerstone let’s bring you up to speed. Through October and November our theme at Cornerstone is “The Walking Dead” and we will be looking at various stories in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Call

Contributed by Stephan Kirby on Aug 20, 2002

God’s call for holiness living

The Call Stephan Kirby, Pastor, House of Prayer Baptist Church, Louisville KY Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy: I am the Lord your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the Lord which sanctify you. Leviticus 20:7-8 Sanctify – to bless, to consecrate, to dedicate, to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8, Leviticus 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Year’s Challenge, Covenant And Call To Commitment

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2012

The New Year is a a time when we as the apostle Paul said “forget those things which are behind” (Phil. 3:13) and face the challenge of a new day and a new year.

Note: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. A New Year’s Challenge, Covenant and Call to Commitment Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Called

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008

Everyone loves to get called on the phone...esp. on our cell phones...or texted...it makes us feel wanted, important...Jesus has called us...

Called Everyone loves to get called (phone). Makes us feel wanted… DVD: Visual Reality Vol. 3 - Called 1. Called Out of Darkness 1 Peter 2:9-12 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Called

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today we conclude our three-part study of Romans 8. We began two weeks ago with Paul's thundering proclamation: There is, therefore, n __ c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ to those who are I __ Christ Jesus... ( Romans 8:1 ). This brief passage, we said, is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-38