Sermons on Calling And Election:

The People Called Christian

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 2, 2014

A communion sermon

THE PEOPLE CALLED CHRISTIAN ACTS 11:26 Big Idea: Communion sermon celebrating the tie that binds; Jesus Christ. In the 2nd century, when the Roman world was still confused about the identity and beliefs of the people called Christian, an unidentified believer tried to explain in a letter to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Calling To Pastoral Ministry

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 12, 2012

A Pastors advice to his son on the day of his ordination to the Christian ministry. Son, keep close to Christ; keep close to your people; and by the grace of God seek to bring the two together.

The Call to Pastoral Ministry. Service of Ordination into the Christian ministry Scripture readings: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10, 16 – 18; 1st Peter 5:1- 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Calling The Sheep To Return Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010

It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

"God Calling: Moses"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 9, 2016

A sermon about release from bondage.

"God Calling: Moses" Exodus 3:1-12, 4:10-12 The Israelites were in slavery in Egypt. Before this they had immigrated to the land because of a severe famine. Due to the amazing ways that God used Joseph, son of Jacob to save the Egyptians and thus the Israelites as well they were still living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"God Calling: Samuel"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2016

A sermon about listening to God.

"God Calling: Samuel" 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you have a hard time hearing God, or discerning God's Voice. Interruptions define our lives. Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

You Will Be Called Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018

This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 29, 2018

The call to follow Jesus includes acceptance, obedience, and the willingness to become fishers of men and women.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin today’s sermon with a story from the Reader’s Digest. 1. As you know, hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. 2. One student nurse tells the story of arriving at a hospital room to transport a discharged patient. 3. When she arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice In A Close Call

Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019

God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Church And Its Call Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 31, 2019

What is the call of the universal Church?

The Church and Its Call (Matthew 16:21-28) Introduction: We live at a time where the whole world is in a revolution. Nations are in debt, and with every terrorist attack there is more evidence that the world is moving from civilization into chaos! But the core question this morning is: Can the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Call Of God -Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

God called Abram and Sarai to be a blessing to the nations. Their name change brought great revival in their life and brought blessings to their Descendants. Read through this sermon and understood why the promise of God took long time to be fulfilled in the lives of this couple.

Genesis 12:1-9 Leave and Go Abraham He was the second son of Terah; he lost his father at the age of 75. His life is narrated in just 12 chapters. He is called a friend of God (I Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah.41:8, James 2:23). He became the father of believers. He is an important person in three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Call And Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2020

Jesus calls sinners, heals the sick and raises the dead.

THE CALL AND COMPASSION OF JESUS. Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 9:18-26. 1. The Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Matthew’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear The Call: Reveille

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2020

We await a trumpet call: REVEILLE. Can we hear the call: WAKE UP? BE READY? BE PREPARED? Spiritual sleep is hindering the work of the church. Let us arise out of SPIRITUAL SLEEP and answer duties' call!

THE SPIRIT’S CALL TO REVEILLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com My opinion is that we are living TODAY IN A VERY PERILOUS TIME. History calls China the SLEEPING NATION. I think our enemy is using time as a LITMUS TEST to fine tune his last days procedures. This is a test, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:36, Ephesians 5:14, Luke 9:32, Judges 16:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call For Youth Commitment

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2020

Youth is fleeting. Think about the long term not present minute.

Depending on your available technology you can draw a picture of of a head with the lights are on, but nobody’s home look on the board or use one from the Internet. You have probably heard someone say or maybe you said it yourself, “Hey. I’m young! I have lots of time to live for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:8-10, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Moses, Called To Be A Deliverer Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2019

In this message we will look at the life of Moses and we will learn some valuable truths... God sees, God cares, God calls and God delivers

Moses, Called To Be A Deliverer #heroes When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. – Acts 4:13 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-11, Exodus 2:5-15, Exodus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called Into Deeper Waters Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 11, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019 Intro Do you know what Jesus seemed to confront more than any other aspect of human nature? Religion. Religion can be the greatest barrier to actual relationship with God. Now the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational