Sermons on Called As Ambassadors Of Grace:

Qualifying The Called - Mark 3:6-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

God made a lot of promises about the restoration of Israel after the exile. But most of them didn't happen when the Jews came back from Babylon after 70 years. Jesus reveals why.

Introduction The Promised Kingdom Before we pick up where we left off in Mark 3, I need to remind you of something. Do you remember back in ch.1 when Mark told us the topic of all Jesus’ preaching? Jesus preached about the arrival of the kingdom. Mark 1:15 "The time has come," he said. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:6-19

Can We Call God To The Bar Of Justice?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2024

God answers, “You are right, Job. You don’t understand.”

Friday of the 26th Week in Course 2024 Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Lk 10:13-16 The Book of Job has been summarized in this brief statement: Job says, “Lord, all this awful stuff is happening. I don’t understand.” God answers, “You are right, Job. You don’t understand.” Here in a late chapter of Job, we ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21, Job 40:3-5, Luke 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Vine: A Call To Intimate Relationship With Christ

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 15, 2023

Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to impart essential truths about our relationship with Him and the abundant life He desires for us.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we delve into the profound and spiritually enriching words of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, chapter 15. In this chapter, Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to impart essential truths about our relationship with Him and the abundant life ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Stand: Voting For Righteousness And Defending Truth Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 23, 2025

We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. We are not called to sit on the sidelines. We are called to stand in the gap, to be the salt and light in a dark world, and to fight for righteousness.

A Call to Stand: Voting for Righteousness and Defending Truth Key Texts: Proverbs 14:34, Isaiah 1:17, Psalm 82:3-4, Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 29, 2025

How does God calling Samuel relate to our calling? Let's look in 1 Samuel 3.

Did God literally call Samuel? Is there more to our lives than just being called? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 3. What happened the first time that God called Samuel? The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. One night ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"the Dragnet: A Call To Urgency" Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 29, 2025

Now, we turn to "The Parable of the Dragnet," a story that zooms in on the future—the day when the righteous and wicked will be separated.

Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction • Setting the Stage: We’ve been diving into the parables of Jesus, uncovering what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. We’ve seen its growth and challenges in parables like "The Mustard Seed" and "The Leaven," its value in "The Hidden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 11:20-24, Matthew 12:41-42, John 5:24-30, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 5:22, Mark 9:43-48, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Matthew 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Midnight 3am Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

Let's explore possible meanings behind waking up at 3 am through a biblical lens.

Waking up at 3 am can be a jarring experience, leaving you feeling disoriented and wondering what stirred you from slumber. In biblical tradition, this hour is often associated with spiritual significance. Let's explore possible meanings behind waking up at 3 am through a biblical lens. 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Spiritual Wakeup Call From Carelessness To Carefulness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the cost of spiritual carelessness and the reward of spiritual carefulness.

As believers, we are called to live a life of spiritual diligence and care. However, when we become careless in our spiritual walk, we open ourselves up to spiritual attacks, stagnation, and even backsliding. On the other hand, being spiritually careful and diligent brings numerous rewards and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, Matthew 7:3-5, Jeremiah 29:11

Jesus Did Not Come To Call The Righteous, But Sinners. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

Repentance is not just a feeling of sorrow or regret; it is a fundamental change of heart and mind..

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus declares, "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." This statement is a profound expression of Jesus' mission and ministry. As we explore this biblical truth, we will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus' purpose and the nature of salvation. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, Luke 5:32

Called To Give Praise: An Exposition Of Psalm 148

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 30, 2020

There is more to giving praise than praising

Called to Give Praise: An Exposition of Psalm 148 The 148th Psalm belongs to a subsection of 5 psalms in the Psalter. The Book of Psalms was basically their hymnbook. Like our hymnals, groups of like songs are put together in the same section, even though they were written by different authors at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Most Of Our Time: A Call To Action SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In today's world, the church appears to be busy, but is it truly fulfilling God's mission? Are we, as a church, actively 'occupying' or merely resting on past achievements while waiting for the Lord's return? This sermon explores these questions and calls for a more proactive approach to our faith.

When we look at the modern church, we see that it is busy as a whole. But are we truly accomplishing what God has given us? Is the church actively occupying, or are we simply resting on past achievements and waiting for the Lord's return? In Luke 19:13, Jesus called his ten servants, gave them ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Topics: Church Body Of Christ, Active Faith

Breaking Chains: Juneteenth And The Biblical Call To Freedom Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 7, 2024

Exploring the Bible's call to freedom in relation to Juneteenth, focusing on the Bible's cry for freedom, the role of faith in liberation, and our call to be agents of freedom.

Hey, guys! Today, we're going to talk about something super important. It's called Juneteenth. Ever heard of it? It's a day that marks when enslaved African Americans in finally found out they were free. It's a big deal, and it's got a lot to do with what the Bible says about freedom. So, let's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10

Topics: Juneteenth, Biblical Freedom, Call To Freedom, Freedom Celebrations

Called To Become In Faith The Saints We Are Baptized To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2026

We must grow to live a holy life, one of right praise through worship and of right living by following the twin commandments

Second Sunday Integral 2026 Saint Paul writes to one of his troublesome churches in Corinth today and reminds them of God’s desire for them and all of us. He always teaches something in his introductory paragraphs. The communication is addressed to those “who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 49:5-6, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:4, Psalm 40:7-10, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34, 1 Samuel 9:1-26, 1 Samuel 10:9-13, 1 Samuel 10:20-24, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 16:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Grace: How Can God Accept Us? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 5, 2015

This sermon examines God's grace and its implications.

Scripture Today is the sixth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed