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  • John Hamby avatar

    Calling Sinners Home Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 19,602 views

    The church can become just another club – an elite society that has all the right externals but has forgotten what its true purpose is. Principles taken from the call of Levi (Matt).

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 10 “CALLING SINNERS HOME!” Luke 5:27-39 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning. People were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they entered, each were given a bulletin filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cave, The Call, The Commission

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 606 views

    Even mighty prophets face dark valleys. Today, we discover how God meets us in our caves, whispers through our storms, and transforms our deepest struggles into divine purpose.

    The Cave, The Call, The Commission Introduction In the pages of Scripture, few narratives capture the raw humanity of faith more vividly than the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. Here we encounter one of God's most powerful prophets not in a moment of triumph, but in the depths of despair. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Called To Be Part Of The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s Sermon from the 40 Days Of Purpose, Dealing With Fellowship.

    Called To Be Part Of The Family GNLCC 10-24-04 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 John 4:7-22 Have you ever met somebody, and right away the person felt like family to you. This was the case with Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the king’s son, and the next in the line for the throne. But from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Called To Serve

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,975 views

    We are called to serve God and God’s people.

    Theme Verse Ex 7: 16 “Then say to him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the desert. But until now you have not listened.” Call to Serve God in Worship · “Let my people go” · When you are under the bondage of Egypt you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Job One

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

    Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Minister Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,418 views

    God has enabled all of us to minister to him and for him. Discovering our place and our part is a crucial step in advancing discipleship.

    MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part one …. CALLED TO MINISTER Series Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 It is God’s desire today for each Christian to use his or her God given gifts and abilities. The scriptures are clear - God has given to each of his children unique ministries and it is OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,803 views

    God's call on our lives is unstoppable and His purpose remains unquenchable, even in the face of discouragement, and we must persevere in our faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message that I believe is relevant and important for all of us, especially in the times we're living in. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "By perseverance the snail reached the ark." So let us persevere in our walk with God, trusting in ...read more

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    Finding Purpose In The Potters Hands Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    This sermon utilizes five questions from a short video clip from sermonspice.com called "Potter’s Hand". The answers to those questions are found in the passage.

    Within the seemingly mundane conversation in this passage, I believe we can find the answers to some of life’s most profound questions. 1. Who am I? IF I am… A man made in the image of God – Gen 1:26 A sinner in which that image is flawed – Rom 3:23 THEN… I am not worthy of worship, only God is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    Called To Be A Spiritual Hero

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 23, 2006
     | 2,339 views

    What is my calling? How can I make a difference in my generation? What does God want me to do? Does these questions sounds familiar? Come and find God’s purpose for you.

    Called to be A Spiritual Hero We are standing at the beginning of a new year with lots of challenges in front of us. I believe the biggest challenge is to find your calling and to live out that calling. Romans 8:28 – 30 Romans 8:28 ALT: But we know that to the ones loving God all things work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are Our Motives

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    What is our purpose behind our worshipping and fasting unto GOD?

    Text: Isaiah: 58:1-11 Topic: “ FOR WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR OUR FAST” “WHAT ARE OUR MOTIVES” 1. WHY ARE WE FASTING, MAKING SACRIFICES, WORSHIPPING GOD? 2. ARE WE TRYING TO GET EARTHY GAIN, IS THAT OUR OBJECTION? 3. ARE WE TRYING PLEASE OUR PASTOR, PARENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE BESIDES GOD? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Dunn avatar

    Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

    This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose. Intro: When the wife of missionary Adoniram Judson told him that a newspaper article likened him to some of the apostles, Judson replied, "I do not want to be like a Paul...or any mere man. I want to be like Christ...I want to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Donelan avatar

    The Gift Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ, without whom we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    The Holy Spirit Gives us purpose in living our Christian Life.

    The Purpose of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 2 John 16 Jesus has been speaking to His disciples in the Upper Room Discourse (that is His last conversations and teachings with them before He died.) He carried them to a private gathering to explain to them how they were going to maneuver in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,390 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Passionate Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    First in a series in Romans dealing with introductory matters and Paul’s portrait, passion and persuasion

    Alliance Church May 13, 2001 Pastor David Welch “A Passionate Purpose” Romans 1:1-17 Introduction to the series How is it possible for a person to compensate for ignoring the living God? How does an errant person reconcile with a holy perfect God? Can a person corrupt by their very nature ever get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance