Sermons on Call Upon The Name Of The Lord:

Temptation

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

The perils of Temptation and overcoming temptation.

Temptation James 1:13–15 I. Temptation comes from the devil through our own evil desires. James 1:13 A. The devil is called the “tempter” in the bible. Matt. 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5 B. Jesus was tempted in this way. Matt. 4:1–11 1. Through His hunger. 2. By his desire to be accepted by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Am I

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

What we are in Jesus is...

What Am I 16Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? 17If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-3:17 I. I am God’s TEMPLE. 16Don’t you know that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Just Like Us

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

A look at why Jesus became flesh and blood to save all humanity.

JESUS WAS JUST LIKE US Hebrews 2:5-18 Key Verse and Theme: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Courageously Or Cowardly? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ courageously died for you, you must courageously live for Him.

I. Respond to your circumstances correctly! Ch 11-13 A. Complaining People 1. The people despised God’s provision (11:1-15). 2. God displayed mercy but judges (11:16-20). B. Faithless Leaders 1. Sent to help Moses accomplish the will of God (13:21-25). 2. Returned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Greatest Need

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

God is able to meet your greatest need.

YOUR GREATEST NEED Text: Isaiah 55:1 – 3, 6, 7 Introduction: · What’s the greatest need that you have? · Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: o Physiological needs (oxygen, food, water) o Safety needs o Love, affection, and belonging needs o Esteem needs o Self-actualization needs (need to be and do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

35 Days To An Harmonious Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Feb 5, 2015

A word study that can lead to transformation

Chapter 1: Life in the Key of A Day 1:agape Day 2: Annointing Day 3: Atone Day 4: A flat:Apathy Day 5: A sharp: Anger Chapter 2: Life in the Key of B Day 6: Balance Day 7: Believe Day 8: Body Day 9: B flat: But Day 10: Bondage Chapter 3: Life in the Key of C Day 11: Confession Day 12: Call Day ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Idolatry

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2016

IDOLATRY IS NOT SOMETHING NEW.

MODERN IDOLATRY? OBSERVATION: EZEKIEL SPOKE GOD’S MESSAGE TO JEWISH EXILES IN BABYLON, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM IN 586 B.C. HE ADDRESSED CHOICES MADE BY INDIVIDUALS AND NATIONS. WHETHER PERSONAL OR ON A NATIONAL LEVEL THE CHOICE MUST INCLUDE GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 14:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Abiding Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Contrast between Abiding in the Vine or just Visiting.

Are you ABIDING IN or simply VISITING the VINE? Contrasts: ABIDING: VISITING: 1. Daily Communion 1. Infrequent / 911 Communion 2. Intimate / Close God 2. Distant God 3. Faith / God Reliant 3. Doubt / Self Reliant 4. Great desire to connect with His Body 4. Little or no desire to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Appointment

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 12, 2014

FOLLOW CHRIST FIRST!

DIVINE APPOINTMENT OBSERVATION: JOHN, AN APOSTLE, WAS AN EYEWITNESS OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND RESURRECTION. HE MADE IT CLEAR CHRIST WAS DEITY AND THE FULL EXPRESSION OF ALL THAT GOD IS. HIS MESSAGE WAS CLEAR: ETERNAL LIFE COMES THROUGH JESUS CHRIST! INTERPRETATION: JOHN 20:21 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh (4) Befriended Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

For me, it’s to think that God loves me. Yeah, I’m not perfect but over the years I’ve learned God loves. In fact, the Bible says God is love. If we believe God is love, then everything he does is out of love. Everything! But, does God like me is another story altogether. When I think about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still, Be Not Ashamed And Be Justified

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 17, 2020

Based on the lectionary

Be still: God is our refuge and strength - Psalm 46: 1, 2 (RSV) Be still and know that I am God - Psalms 46: 10 Word of wisdom / knowledge; discerning of spirits - 1 Corinthians 12; 8, 10 Be not ashamed and be justified: Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 16, 2020

When we are asked to do something we don't want to do, our response is usually, "Why Me?" This is a short homily for a Sunday service following the choir cantata.

Why Me? Luke 1: 26 - 38 Intro: Have you ever been asked to do something and you ask the person, “How am I going to do that?” Maybe you’ve been chosen to do something and you ask, “WHY ME? PICK SOMEONE ELSE. I Mary is approached by Gabriel, a messenger from God and asked to do something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Judgment We Can Bear.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2024

The God who comes, and is coming, and shall not keep silence (Psalm 50:3).

A JUDGMENT WE CAN BEAR. Psalm 50:1-6. This Psalm speaks of the mighty God, the God who speaks, the God of all Creation (Psalm 50:1). The God whose word shines forth from the heavenly Zion, and from the earthly Jerusalem (Psalm 50:2), to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 2:3). The God who comes, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Inadequate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#2] I AM INADEQUATE Isaiah 6:5 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that I am taking off the mask; that I’m no longer trying to uphold some sort of image. Last week we looked at the fact that sometimes I don’t feel like praying. This week I want to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

• Fruitfulness is a sign of life.

1. CHOSEN BY GOD • but I chose you and appointed you • To be chosen by God is a privilege. • In Christ we were chosen to be God's people. • Ephesians 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16