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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Call To Courage

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 11, 2023
     | 3,577 views

    If courageous believers are going to be successful in their Christian endeavors, they must be alert to the actions of their enemies, be mindful of their relationship with Christ, be courageous in their attitude and be strong in their fortitude. This mindset is a matter of choice.

    Sermon: A Call to Courage Scripture - 1Corinthians 16:13-18 “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
     | 12,256 views

    Samuel is called by God and responds in faith, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”

    1 Samuel 3:1-21 “A Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult theological concepts to comprehend, I believe, is that of call—that the Lord calls us to a specific vocation. Most Christians can accept the idea that pastors and other church professionals have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Commitment: To Christ First

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    A 2 point sermon inspired by Steve Shepherd’s Commitment series sermons.

    A newspaper journalist was assigned to Jerusalem and when he got there, he decided to get an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks of watching out over the wall, he realized that every day, the same old Jewish man would come and spend most of the day praying vigorously at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,885 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Work Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2010
     | 3,308 views

    What is "decent" work, and how do we provide it?

    Monday in Easter Week 2010 Caritas in Veritate In the bright light of the post-Resurrection moment, Peter stood up and told the Jews about “Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst.” There were two ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Called To Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,835 views

    We have been called to love. Twelve times in the New Testament we are expressly commanded to “love one another”. Loving one is more than just words; more than just saying “I love you brother”. What is this thing called “love”?

    Called to Love Galatians 5:13-14 “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Called To This Rock Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,439 views

    Even though this world is not our home, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses while we are here.

    Called To This Rock Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Today we are beginning a new series on the Book of 1 Peter that I have entitled, "Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down World." 2. Peter was expertly qualified to speak about living right side up. a. He was a follower of Jesus almost from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Disciple Peter - Former Memories Kindled – Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,466 views

    Peter was miserable for 2 plus days with the whole sense of failure drowning him. His whole life changed when he had that special encounter with the Lord and was restored. God deals in restoration for all of us and lifts us out of failure.

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - FORMER MEMORIES KINDLED – PART 4 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL John 20 v 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb, John 20:2 and so she ran and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    This sermon is about answering the call to preach the Gospel! Will you go tell the Good News?

    I. What if this morning you woke up to hear God’s voice distinctly calling you into the ministry? -What would be your excuse? too young? too old? don’t know the right words? don’t know enough Bible? -What if the disciples hadn’t followed?; or Moses hadn’t gone to Pharaohs? What if Mary hadn’t given ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Glorious Wedding (Jesus' First Miracle)

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,527 views

    When Jesus is on the scene, our problems can become His Glory. This – first of His signs, manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. The Glory of Jesus, the carpenter, had not yet been seen, but it was about to burst onto the scene

    The Glorious Wedding John 2:1-11 BBC 1-9-22 In March of 2004 a group of Boy Scouts were on their annual excursion into Northern Utah’s Logan Canyon The scouts had carved snow caves deep into a snow ridge at an elevation of 7,400 ft. Randy Maurer, a father of one of the scouts was quoted as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Salt Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,996 views

    God has called us to be salt in the earth. If we are not hungry for a move of God then we are not salty enough.

    Salt Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | 3-12-2017 Matthew 5:13  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction: Look at the last beatitude… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Called!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2019
     | 8,799 views

    A beginning of the year series about being called to serve.

    We Are Called for Mission Matthew 9:9-14 January 13, 2019 Not in his worst nightmares could he have ever envisioned that he would end up here. If you could go back in time and make different decisions he would do it in a second. His parents had turned their back on him. His friends were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Matthew's Call

    Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,429 views

    The Call of Matthew to "Follow Me" is the same call that every sinner hears before he can arise from the life of sin.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Call To Patience

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,015 views

    How long, Lord?

    A CALL TO PATIENCE. James 5:7-10. ‘Patience is a virtue,’ suggests the old adage. Yet when we pray for more patience what do we get? We get more affliction! This subject was mooted early in James’ epistle, when he somewhat surprisingly suggested that we ‘should count it all joy’ when we fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Called By God's Name Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 16, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 58,835 views

    First night (Monday) of a revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

    So if you have your Bible, please turn with me to: Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If MY people which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist