Sermons on Call To Urgency:

Tonight Your Life Is Required Of You

Contributed by Karl Kruse on Jul 31, 2004

9th Sunday After Pentecost (C) This evangelistic sermon calls people to examine their faith and life, while also calling them to be that evangelistic voice, so that all can come into a relationship with Jesus.

Rev. Karl W. Kruse Elim Evangelical Lutheran Church Ogden, Utah August 1, 2004 Luke 12:13-21 NRSV) Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” {14} But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” {15} And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Today's Situation (Part I) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 25, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Today we will lead off in the direction that God has been taking me for sometime now in my private study; and I believe that the time is here and now to begin teaching on the importance of understanding where we are in the world. I have to give you a sad fact that ought to touch the heart of every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Today's Situation (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Understanding Today’s Situation (Part II) Matthew 24:4-8, 14 Recap of Part I from last week: We began looking at the current situations in the world to understand where we are in relation to Jesus Christ making his triumphant return. Go with me to Matthew, Chapter 24: 4-8, 14 - Pray I mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Am I! Send Me! Send Me!

Contributed by Rob Plain on Jan 23, 2013

Hear God's call for your life.

Here I am! Send me!! Send Me!! Isaiah 6:1-13 One day, some 2500 years ago, a religious man by the name of Isaiah went to church. While he was there he suddenly discovered God’s presence in a most different way. No, This was not the first time he attended the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

While There Is Still Time

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A call to repent and seek the Lord, stresses urgency.

While There is Time Isaiah 55:6-9 Imagine that you only have one hour in which you could pray. Now, I’m not talking about the length of one prayer at a time—you literally had just one hour left in your entire life to seek the face of God. If that were the case, only one hour to seek the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call - Part One: Tenth Hours Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 19, 2009

Tenth hour moments - times that change our lives forever

What happens in the lives of people to bring profound change? John remembered the day Jesus called him to follow; what’s more, he remembered it was the tenth hour. [1] He recalled the exact time. What makes a man remember such detail 50 years after the event? Napoleon said that in every battle ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Preach The Gospel: It Is Harvest Time

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 3, 2007

THIS SERMON IS AN URGENT CALL TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AS IT IS HARVEST TIME AND HIGHLIGHTS TEN MAJOR ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION.

PREACH THE GOSPEL: IT IS HARVEST TIME ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE LABOURERS ARE FEW 2. DO NOT BE ASHAMED TO CONFESS CHRIST BEFORE MEN 3. DO NOT HAVE THE BLOOD OF SINNERS ON YOUR HAND 4. FOLLOW CHRIST AND HE WILL MAKE YOU A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Was On A Mission

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Jesus going away did not mean the end of the mission to which his followers were called

John 14:8-17 Clip from Mission Impossible 2 at beginning where he accepts the mission. Remember Jesus spending his last night with disciples before the crucifixion: already told them he’s going away, after three years the time is coming when he won’t be with them anymore. Understandably upset by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Undelivered Message

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 22, 2004

The message is the whole gospel for the whole world. How urgent is our calling to share the gospel. We are God’s messengers.

The Undelivered Message Rom 10:8-15 JOHN CURRIER, A MAN WHO COULDN¡¯T READ OR WRITE, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1949. Later his sentence was commuted and he was transferred from prison and paroled to work for a wealthy farmer near Nashville, TN. In 1968 his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Time Has Come: Moving Forward With Urgency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

To encourage believers to let go of unbiblical traditions, embrace God's provision in the present moment, and move forward with urgency, recognizing that "now is the favorable time" according to God's timing.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's both challenging and liberating. We're talking about leaving behind unbiblical traditions, embracing God's provision in this time period, and moving forward with urgency. Opening Scripture Reading – It's a message drawn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Topics: Traditions

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Jan 31, 2007

The call of Ezekiel taken from the idea that God is a coach asking us to complete His total game plan. (Used on Superbowl Sunday.)

Facing the Giants (Ezekiel 2:1-3:11) Introduction: 1. Play the video, "Be an Encouager." (sermonspice) 2. Today is Superbowl Sunday... a. The Indianapolis Colts will be facing the Chicago Bears today. b. Like the team on the video they need to be a "stone wall". 3. We may not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004

This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Motivation By Example Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

When a serious believer goes beyond the call of duty and expends himself or herself to the glory of God, others are motivated to expend themselves for God.

Motivation by Example (Philippians 1:12-18) 1. One of the big challenges within American Evangelicalism is staying motivated. We become bored and lose our enthusiasm. • Boredom is always a contemporary issue: The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689, looked up from his notes to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Influence With Outsiders Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 11, 2007

Where are the Christians who would stand out in a crowd? The church seems to conform and be idle in sharing the gospel. But Christ call is still alive for us today.

Stand Out- Part 1 Influence with Outsiders Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 3:1-12 What have you ever done to stand out in a crowd? Life pushes conformity, we are crying to make an impression on this world. We want to because deep down we know there is something more than what we have right now. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan