Sermons on Calling And Election:

The Call To Contend Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010

Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 3:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Harvest

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Jul 5, 2009

We must work hard to tell others about God then we will reap our reward in Heaven.

The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. This is a powerful piece of scripture that just seemed to jump out of the page at us. To me it speaks volumes. To me it says there is a lot of work to be done but not many of us wanting to do it. When I was a young lad on our family farm the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Reign

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2010

Salvation brings Spiritual life to the dead. Remember, the power that raises believers out of death, is the same power that brought them life, and it’s the same power that energizes every aspect of Christian living.

Called to Reign Text: Romans 5:17 17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.) Paul explores the contracts between ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 30, 2010

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 22, series C

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.22] October 3, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, unite us together as a community of faith, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Love

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Paul’s exhortation in regards to the Priority of Love, the Personification of Love and the Permanence of Love

Called to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1. The Priority of Love (Verse 1 – 3) A. It is important than the gift of tongues (Verse 1) B. It is important than the gift of prophesy, knowledge and faith (Verse 2) C. It is important than everything that we have (Verse 3) 2. The Personification of Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

A Call To Be Courageous

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 8, 2010

God is definitely looking for people to get outside the comfort zone and break new barriers and take new ground. Could you be that person? Is your church that church?

A call to be courageous Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Introduction- We have been in the book of Deuteronomy for several weeks. We have looked at covenants or binding agreements between us and God. We ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Call On God

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 17, 2010

God wants us to call on Him when we are in trouble.

CALL ON GOD Text: Psalm 55:16 Who brought their cell phone tonight? Americans love their cell phones. Remember when phones were just for calling people? Now you can take pictures and movies with your cell phone, you can play games on your cell phone, or even use it to surf the net. For young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Forgive

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Oct 18, 2010

It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed away, or covered over. Maybe for so long that we have forgotten about them until that issue rises up again. It is a message that will help us to handle these feelings the Bi

The Call to Forgive Tonight’s message contains thoughts that I’ve had since early in the week. It is a message for you and a message for me. It is a message that will speak to you and it speaks to me. It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Salty Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

By purpose believers are to penetrate and change the very taste of the earth. They are like salt. With that in mind, lets read the words of Christ and apply them in our personal lives tonight.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 Called to be Salty Matthew 5:13 Introduction Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: chloride and sodium. If you ingest either by itself, you’ll die. But put them together and you have common, ordinary salt, and that which used to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Shinny Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

When Jesus says that we are the light of the world, it means God has deposited His nature inside of us, and we are to let it out. It’s in there! It just needs to be allowed to shine forth. Today from this passage of scripture we will learn much like salt

Jesus, Sermon on the Mount Part 3 Called to be Shinny Matthew 5:14-16 Introduction Light, much like salt, is a miracle. Last time we saw how salt is comprised of 2 poisons that kill, but mixed together they are ordinary salt. And so the Christian life is a miracle as we were poisoned w/ sin and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

This morning I want to look at the life of Samuel because his life is a good example of what ministry is all about. And I’m taking about ministry that takes place in the life of ordinary, everyday people... people just like you and me.

THE CALL OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 3:1 I read the legend of a man who found the barn where Satan kept his seeds ready to be sown in the human heart. And he discovered that there were more seeds of discouragement than any other kind. He also learned that these seeds could be made to grow almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

A Call For Compassion

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

Keeping our eyes focused on what we are called to be as a child of God.

Today I received a call for help – didn’t want a Thanksgiving basket (that’s been what a lot of calls have been for) – just wanted everyday food. I know we have those who abuse – at times you wonder – as a boy I remember a homeless man. Wise preacher walked over and shook his hand, after he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jun 4, 2011

You may have heard folks saying the "the Bible" opposes anything but the "straight" narrow path.

Thank you for having me on the program today. I am Daniel Haas with Provo Community United Church of Christ. When you ask a German Evangelical minister like me to speak at a Pride Festival you are gonna get a biblical lecture. So here it goes - the Greek New Testament knows two kinds of love: agape ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Congregational