Sermons on called as saints:

Sluggish Saints Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining what it takes to avoid spiritual laziness

Nehemiah possessed five characteristics that helped him avoid becoming spiritually lazy... 1. He was COMMITTED (1:4-11; 2:4) A. He was committed to call upon God. B. He was committed to confess to God. C. He was committed to continue for God. 2. He was CONCERNED (2:1-5) A. He was concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling Saints

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2013

Christian: Are you struggling? 1. Recognize the source of your struggles (vs. 24 & 31-34). 2. Ask the Lord for a serving heart (vs. 25-27). 3. Trust our Savior to help you (vs. 28-34). 4. Share God's strength with others (vs. 32).

Struggling Saints Luke 22:21-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 14, 2012 *Christian: Are you struggling? -- Struggling with anger, disappointment, regret, guilt or fear? Are you struggling with the people who should be closest to you? Don't be surprised by your struggles: You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified Saints Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016

Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Saint And Sinner"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 3, 2002

From Saint to sinner. From "blessed are you," to "Get behind me Satan!" A look at the life of Peter, and his relationship with Jesus and how our lives might be mirrors of his.

September 1, 2002 Matthew 16:21-26 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. What a difference a day makes. I would imagine that at next weeks worship services and for sure on Sept. 11, and probably on Sunday the 15th of September, those words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sting Or A Saint?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 24, 2010

An empty niche above the church door, made for a statue of a saint, but now containing a hornet’s nest, suggests the choice of letting our lives be empowered by God or letting the sting of death and disappointment take over.

The other day I was hauling in a load of stuff from my car. I came in the Aspen Street entrance to the building, the entrance nearest my office. For some reason, as I was carrying things through the door, I looked up above my head, probably to implore the Lord to give me an extra ounce of muscle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Of Saints

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

What we mean when we talk about the Communion of Saints

THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 This week we will begin looking at some of the questions you asked to hear sermons about. I received quite a few, so given the breaks we will take for special services and seasons, it will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The ninth phrase of the Creed: "The communion of saints"

I BELIEVE IN THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 The parsonage lights were burning even later than usual this week as a couple of innocent questions sent me on a wild romp through my family geneaology. Courtesy of the Mormon website, which I believe is the most extensive, free ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

For All The Saints

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Jan 15, 2021

A look into a lost faith tradition of reflecting on the life and work of the saints, especially Saint Hilary of Poitiers, feast day January 13

This past week my First-Grade son, who goes to the local Catholic School, along with all of this first grade classmates, helped lead the Wednesday mass. This was the second time this school year that he and his class has done this, and thus it was the second time that I went in order to see him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Luke 1:31-35, Romans 9:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Singing Saints Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Singing Saints

Psalm 149 Singing Saints 1. The Sovereign - 1 Praise ye the Lord. 2. The Song - 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song, A Song of Revelation - Rev. 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: A Song of Redemption - for thou wast ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Tribulation Saints Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2015

Find security and victory in Christ!

There is a monastery in Portugal perched high on a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled on a single rope by several strong men, who perspire under the strain of the fully loaded basket. Some time ago, an American tourist, who visited ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unsinkable Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus teaches us a lesson of dependence upon Him from the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

UNSINKABLE SAINTS Matthew 14:22-33 INTRO: There is a great lesson to be learned in this passage. Many have scoffed at this account, refusing to believe that God can walk on water. If man can fly through the air surely God can walk on the water! I have no problem believing the miracle (if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Growth Of The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2018

The Lord provides our salvation, but that does not absolve us from any responsibility. We are responsible for our growth and maturity, striving for Christ-likeness in this life.

The Growth of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 5-8 Following his introduction and reminder of the glorious benefit of salvation, Peter immediately extended a challenge to the believers who would read this letter. While salvation is an act of God’s marvelous grace offered to those who are underserving, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Of The Saints

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Apr 2, 2011

Christs joy don’t require stuff

Joy Of The Saints John 17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. Christ desires to have his joy fulfilled in us. His joy is not fulfilled in the things of this world. He had no house to live in. >>Only a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saints Alive

Contributed by Bob Sprigg on Jun 26, 2007

God has made us alive in Christ!

Proposition: We know that we are valuable to God because He sent His Son to die for us. Interrogative: Why? I. To show us His love. (vvs. 1-6) II. To show us His Grace (vvs. 7-9) III. To show us His workmanship. (vs. 10) Intro: Jesus healed the little girl…Jesus healed Lazarus. What was different ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shooting The Saints

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus told His disciples how careful they must be when examining the lives of other believers.

"Shooting The Saints" Matthew 7:1-6 July 27, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist