Sermons on Calling Of God:

A Call To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

The WAY we live reflects the GOD we serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: A Call to Holy Living Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life On The Run From God!

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Jun 3, 2011

Jonah ran from the calling of God on his life. We often do the same when God's us to be on Mission with Him.

Life On The Run From God! Reading: Jonah 1v1-10 As you read the books of 1st and 2nd Kings,…you find that the nation of Israel was in a mess. In fact,…they were in a desperate crisis. King after king over Israel,…except Hezekiah and Josiah,…were corrupt and did not serve the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Calling You Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 10, 2017

Jesus is calling you to his Kingdom. Are you hearing His calling?

We hear of many differing ideas of the concept of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit calling mankind from darkness or sin into the light or unto righteousness. Some people have a big disagreement to the idea of being called out and deny its existence. Others believe it is possible but differ in how it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses Excuses Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 26, 2018

Moses was called by God to do work but he came up with excuses; how about us?

Please open your bibles to Exodus chapter 3…. We noted in v1-6 of Exodus 3 how holy God is and wherever He is is holy ground. God is holy but He calls unholy people personally to Him. God, who has created everything, is to be approached with humility, respect, and holiness! God is the Creator; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

CALL 911, WE ARE BEING ROBBED OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

SOMEBODY CALL 911! JAMES 1:23-25 INTRO: WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE AS A CHRISTIAN IN 10 YEARS? A). SOME OF YOU WILL BE WALKING AND SERVING JESUS. B). FOR OTHERS THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY, NOT PHYSICAL, BUT SPIRITUALLY. C). BECAUSE IN 10 YEARS SOME WILL HAVE LOST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Campaigns And Callings

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

Twenty-first political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a pol

It’s that time of year again… the air is cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the television is full of pithy little advertising spots exhorting why I should choose one candidate over another. I think I’ve figured out how to identify a negative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 8, 2025

The call to make disciples was the Great Commission of the Lord. Discipleship is a lifetime process. Obedience is the main trust of discipleship.

Introduction:- This is a story of the call of the first Disciple, Peter. Peter didn’t know Jesus personally, but Jesus knew Him and made a purposeful visit to the location where Peter was weary. Often time we think we find God by our efforts. We fail to realize that its God who creates avenue and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Answering The Call To Go

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2007

Run away. Doubt it will work. Embrace God who first embraces us. Three responses to the call to "Go and Make Disciples". This sermon explores how three well-known biblical figures and how they answer God’s call to go.

Sermon for CATM - September 9, 2007 Answering the Call to Go Jonah 1:1-3; John 20: 24-28; Matthew 26:30-33 It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. It was my first week at Evergreen in May of 1985. There was a huge summer team who had signed on for the summer missionary program ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

We all are called to ministry by God. Just like with Abraham, God takes us from nothing and shapes us as his man or woman to serve his purposes.

One of the most famous lines in a movie comes from Forrest Gump: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” So true isn’t it? It rings with truth as we think back to our own lives. Turn with me to Genesis 11:27 as we see how this truth is lived out in the lives of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011

This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following The Call

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Perfect Plan

Contributed by Dan Stires on Dec 7, 2011

God’s plan for our lives is not always going to be exactly what we think. But God’s Plan will always be Perfect for us! God’s plan for our lives is not always an easy one. But it is a plan that will become a blessing to many if we will obey that call.

God’s Perfect Plan? Scripture: John 1:6-8, 19-28 Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 There’s something special about Christmas pageants, even those in which everything seems to go wrong. I think you’ll like this story: A church tried to outdo the previous years Christmas pageants, so they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Call Of David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 14, 2024

This is from a series on the life of king David.

Title: “The Call of David” Script: I Sam. 16:1-13 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 9-15-24 Intro: Several famous entertainment stars come from large families. Late night Stephen Colbert is the youngest of 11 siblings. Mel Gibson was the 6th of 11 children. Bill Murray was one of nine. Dolly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready For The Call

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 20, 2004

This is an outreach sermon with the release of the movie "The passion", but could be used at any time.

Answering the Call 2/19/04 Acts 8:26-40 The hot topic, at least for me, has been about Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion”. There has been a lot of excitement over the release of the movie that we have heard about for so long. From the Actor getting struck by lightning, to the deepening of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

Captive To The Call Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2006

Each of us has a call on our lives. Are you captive to your call?

Ephesians 3:1 (HCSB) For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles - Prisoner of Christ  Paul was fully captive to the call of Christ  His only choice was obedience  His call to the Gentiles  We are all captive to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational