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Call Of The Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2017

God shows the loving Call of the Father in declaring His actions in 1) The Past (Hosea 11:1-4), 2) Present (Hosea 11:5-7) and 3)Future (Hosea 11:8-11) dealings with His children.

If you spend time around groups of kids, be it in sports, music, social or other setting, you will quickly notice some interesting interactions. One that I have seen repeated time and time again revolves around how parents treat their own children when other children are around. If they are in a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Other

Agents Of Grace: Nathan Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 25, 2015

God used Nathan to call David to repentance. God uses faithful pastors today to do the same for us.

What’s your reaction when you come flying over a hill on the QEII and find a patrol car sitting in the median? Does your foot immediately go for the brake pedal? Do the palms of your hands get sweaty and your stomach churn? If the patrol car turns on its lights and swings into your lane, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God Uses Who You Are

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

We need to get rid of the ill-fitting fashion, or armor, that we’ve tried to squeeze into that’s strangling the life out of us. We need to be who we are in Christ, and utilize our own special equipping. This is what David decided was best.

Have you ever felt as though you don’t quite know where God wants to use you, and you often feel awkward where you’re presently serving? Perhaps it’s because you’ve been pushed into an area of service that doesn’t suit how the Lord has made you and equipped you, and who you really are inside. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Remember Our Call! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the unity of believers in Christ, their shared purpose to show His love to the world, and the importance of living in harmony, acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

Good morning, church family! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to gather with you all today, unified in our love for Christ and our desire to grow together in faith. As we dive into the Word today, we'll be focusing on Ephesians 4:4 and Micah 6:8, two scriptures that remind us of our unity in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, Micah 6:8

Topics: Unity, Harmony

Grace

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jun 22, 2001

THE GRACE OF GOD SAVES US,SEALS US AND SHOWS US HOW TO LIVE.

TITUS 2:11 GRACE HAS APPEARED, JOHN 1:14 AND THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US AND WE BEHELD HIS GLORY, THE GLORY AS OF THE ONLY BEGOTTEN OF THE FATHER, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH. WHAT IS GRACE? UNDESERVED FAVOR. THE SCRIPTURES SAY THAT ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace-Giver

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Oct 1, 2004

Grace is sometimes hard to understand and can seem rather uncomfortable at times. But living a life of grace is what Jesus Christ has called us to.

The Grace – Giver Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction What does the Christian Church have to offer that the world cannot offer? What sets Christianity apart from any other religion, society or group? Gordon MacDonald, a Christian author once said this, “The world can do almost anything as well ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Restore Us, O God!

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

Mistakes can cause feelings of – · Regrets – “Oh I wish I had never done that…” · Embarrassment – “Oops…that was dumb...” · Shame and remorse – “I should’ve known better.” · Guilt – “”It’s all my fault.”

RESTORE US, O GOD! Text: Psalm 51:12 (from Responsive Reading) I want to talk to us about something some of us may never want to talk about. That is, our mistakes. Each of us has made plenty of mistakes with our families, friends and co-workers. This is important because Mistakes can cause ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can James Teach Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2007

Neglected verses set the stage for godly wisdom.

JAMES 1:1 WHAT CAN JAMES TEACH US? “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, “To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: “Greetings.” Whenever we read the letters of the New Testament, we are likely to hurry through the opening words treating them as unimportant formal details. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What He Asks Of Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 5, 2007

A short but challenging homily. The disciples were sent to go and get a donkey for Jesus. How do we respond when Jesus asks things of us?

I have some Christian friends who were convinced about 2 years ago that God was asking them to buy their local pub and to continue to run it as a pub with food and alcohol being served. (At this point those of you who are anti alcohol – for whatever reason - may already be feeling sceptical, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Five Reasons God Calls Us

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 26, 2001

Some different ways God calls us: Unto Salvation, To be Saints,To be Servants, To be Separate (Holiness) and to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: FIVE REASONS GOD CALLS US “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:12-14, Isaiah 65:25

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Us To Suffer Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

How does suffering fit into God’s good plan for my life?

When Life Gets Rough “Suffering” When God calls us to suffer 1 Peter 1:6-7 Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Uses The Unexpected

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Many times those who are underestimated and considered failures go on to accomplish great things in society. The same principle is true in the kingdom. The Lord oftentimes uses people who are rejected to bring glory to His name.

Once we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and as we come to know the Lord by spending time with Him, we will reach a point in our life where our love will overflow in a desire for service. It’s at this place that many believers come to a screeching halt. They look at themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gracious God Calls To Us

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 23, 2006

Questions! Questions! Questions! If God knows everything why did he ask so many questions of so many people? Through the questions God addressed to Adam and Eve after the fall into sin we learn why God asked many of his questions.

This morning I am going to test your knowledge of the Bible—specifically the Old Testament. As I quote a series of questions I want you to identify the person to whom God was speaking. Here are the questions. “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?” (Genesis 4:6) Of whom did God ask ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware of the the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. But how can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-I—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist