Sermons on Calling Of God:

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 2, 2003

God calls on us to repent and follow Him. His grace is greater than our sins

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Matthew 9:9-12 Primarily Purpose: God calls on us to repent and follow Him. When we look at the men that Jesus chose to follow Him. It is surprising that he didn’t go to Rome and preach before Caesar. He didn’t go to Athens and debate philosophy with the scholars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Call Him Mighty Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 13, 2010

A look at God as our hero from Isaiah 9:6 and Zephaniah 3:16-20.

I don’t know what it was but for some reason when I was on vacation I just started to notice some of the weirdest things. I saw a sign in a restaurant that read, “This is a drug-free work place.” Really? Was that a change in policy? Was there a time when the sign could have said, “The whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Our Calling Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 27, 2018

Ephesians 4:1-3 shows us that God has called us to Christlike conduct.

Scripture Today we begin a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of Ephesians, Paul set forth a number of glorious doctrines dealing with “predestination and election, adoption and redemption, the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Call 2 Fall

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009

Today we are joining with thousands of other churches across the country to pray for revival to breakout in our Nation and the only way that is possible is for us to humble ourselves before Almighty God, repent of our sins, and recommit ourselves to live

Call 2 Fall Introduction: Today we are joining with thousands of other churches across the country to pray for revival to breakout in our Nation. The only way that is possible is for us to humble ourselves before Almighty God, repent of our sins, and recommit ourselves to live for His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

If you don’t consistently spend time alone with God in His Word and in prayer, you don’t have a walk with God! If you don’t have a walk with God, you will not be able to stand alone as Noah did. You will be more conformed to this evil world than you ...

Opening Illustration: According to an African fable, four fingers and a thumb lived together on a hand. They were inseparable friends. One day, they noticed a gold ring lying next to them and conspired to take it. The thumb said it would be wrong to steal the ring, but the four fingers called him a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a Call To Healing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2023

A sermon about how, in God's eyes, everyone matters.

“A Call to Healing” Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 In a 2016 interview in The New York Times, award-winning actor Ben Affleck reflected on the pressure to hide our broken areas. When he watches other movies that strain to make their heroes entirely likable and valiant, Affleck said, “I find that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

A Place Called Perfect

Contributed by James May on Aug 18, 2002

There is a Place called Perfect for those who will accept the sacrifice that God offers through His son, Jesus.

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

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-20, Genesis 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Calling?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2010

Have you failed or fallen in ministry? God wants you to review, renew and rest in your calling.

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In God's Eyes

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

God sees what we can become in His kingdom

In God’s Eyes I Samuel 15:34-16:13 II Cor 5:6-10 14-17 Mark 4: 26-29 I’m going to summarize a little background of the story that took place earlier in the book of Samuel before we get into the section of our text we read today. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Listening To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2013

God speaks to us; we must be able to listen.

Listening to God November 3, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God speaks to us; we must be able to listen. Focus Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name: Samuel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Samuel Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/14/2016 Hearing your name called can evoke different responses depending on the circumstances. For instance, there’s a sense of fear and anxiety when you’re a student and you hear your name called over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Calling Of Servanthood

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• This evening I want to take a look at the high calling of servanthood. • As believers, we should follow the example of Jesus, who was seated with God but humbled Himself and became a man. Jesus came as a servant of the most high God! • Jesus told His

Introduction • This evening I want to take a look at the high calling of servanthood. • As believers, we should follow the example of Jesus, who was seated with God but humbled Himself and became a man. Jesus came as a servant of the most high God! • Jesus told His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009

Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009

Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational