Sermons on Calling Out To God:

Putting The Father Out Front

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 26, 2024

You might be a redneck was made famous by Jeff Foxworthy. Well you might be a Christian if you Put the Father out front.

Putting the Father out Front. Ps 16:8 First thing I want us to notice is I. The Selection. “I have set the LORD always before me…” The word “always” means just what it says. Daily, continually and perpetually I set the Lord before me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2022

Jeremiah was called to a most painful and difficult ministry and was faithful.

The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 We will take a look this morning at the call of the prophet Jeremiah who served in one of the most painful times of the history of Jerusalem and Judah. He got to see the backsliding of the nation from the reforms King Josiah had put in place to the seige of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 3, 2003

We are called to be ’disciples’ of Jesus Christ. Often that is the better term to use than ’Christians’, which lets us off the hook too easily, nowadays!). Disciples are disciplined by God and disciplined for God (practice ’the disciplines of the Christ

Moving on with God- the next step in: discipleship WBC 6 July 2003 pm LK 9:23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Your God, And You Will Be My People

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

We must be made new, fresh--sometimes every day. We must then renew over and over again, our intimate relationship with our God and we can continue to be God’s people, living in community with one another, signified by the meals that we share.

“I will be your God, and you will be My people” April 9, 2000 Text: Jeremiah 31.31-34; John 12.20-33 Opening · Only through death can there be life: · The seed dies in order that the plant may grow. · Construction re-modeling--everything is gutted so that a whole new house may be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Heard His Call?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2001

An exploration of possible reasons why Jesus’ disciples must leave everything and follow Him – eliminating all but the fact that His call makes sense when we realize that He gave up everything for us.

Text: Luke 5:1-11, 27-31 Title: Have you heard his call? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Committed Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to commit everything to Jesus as they follow him. Response: Individuals will receive Communion and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Clearing The Air About The Sacred Calling

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 12, 2021

This is no time for any man of God or serious Christian to be shy, hesitant, compromising, or half-hearted in our commission from the Lord Jesus Christ to go out into the world and preach His gospel. Today is the day to be bold for the kingdom of God.

Fellow preachers and servants in Christ, I must admit that it seems as if we are proclaiming the truth of the Gospel to stone walls these days. I have never seen such indifference and apathy in people concerning the state of their souls as I do now. We see and hear of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Jeremiah 20:7-9, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Galatians 1:8-9, 2 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Calls From Religious Umpires

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jul 11, 2002

When an umpire makes a bad call our sense of fairness has been violated. Sometimes we scream at God, "bad call" or "not fair God!" This attitude reveals some ugly things about us.

Bad calls from religious umpires Romans 2:1-4 Intro: Ever seen umpire make a bad call? Crowd boo’s and blood pressure and anger rises. Our sense of fairness has been violated and we are ready to fight when it comes to fairness. We hear of a serial killer getting caught, convicted, then life in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Hope Of Our Calling Alive

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Feb 26, 2007

The sermon remind believers and non believers alike that we have a call from God and there is a hope of better things attached to the call. Specifically it tells us how we can keep the hope alive.

Introduction: God created man with a privileged status of sharing his image and likeness and to have authority over other creatures as well as having fellowship with Him. However, as a result of the fall of man, the privileges and blessings /authority were exchanged for curses and separation from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

How to get back on track with God when you’ve jumped the track.

Desperate Times call for Desperate Measures Golf analogy – correcting a swing flaw. Big changes often are needed and they feel weird at first. You must continue them until they become a habit. Then it becomes natural. 2 Chron 15:1-15 15:1 The Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002

Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-5, John 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Call God A Liar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2007

Abraham knew the character of God so well that he trusted His Promises even when he could not understand them

Gen 15:1-13 I have always liked the story of Abraham – a heathen whose father was a craftsman of idols in Ur of the Chaldees - and who responded to the call of God in his life And the story in Gen 15 is particularly striking for me – because Gen 15:2 was my baptism verse “I am your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Who Can Refuse God's Call?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2006

Pentecost 3(C) - When God calls, who can refuse? Not Saul, nor Paul.

WHO CAN REFUSE GOD’S CALL? June 25, 2006 - PENTECOST 3 - Galatians 1:11-24 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we continue with our study of Galatians with Paul’s concern for the faith of the faithful in Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Calls His Children

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

Have you ever wondered What names God calls you and I? Well you do not have to wonder any longer

What God Calls His Children 1. He Calls You and I Believers: this Describes Our Convictions. Acts 5:14 And all the more believers in the Lord, multitudes of men and women, were constantly added to {their number} 1 Tim 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but {rather} in speech, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Forgot To Call God Again

Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 3, 2000

Why do we always seem to forget to call God all the time, unless we are in trouble?

Someone forgot to Call God Again. By Rev. Chaz M. Brown Why is it that we always forget to call God unless we are in trouble? We always forget to call God until there is an accident. We always forget to call God until there is a fire taking someone’s home. WE always forget to call God until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

A sermon to encourage young people to answer when God calls.

When God Calls Your Name 1 Samuel 3:1–10 INTRODUCTION A Japanese legend says a man died and went to heaven. On a sightseeing tour of his new home, he was shown all kinds of mansions. It was all beautiful, exactly as he had pictured it, until they came to what looked like a merchant’s shop. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ