Sermons on Calling Over Comfort:

The Call

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2011

This sermon speaks to the question, does God call people specifically to the pastorate? This sermon was presented in the context of inviting Salvationists to consider if God is calling them to "shepherd ministry" as a Salvation Army officer.

The Call – Not a Ten Digit Number Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 • As you consider your life-call to ministry today’s invitation is to ask if your life-call can be best lived out as an officer with The Salvation Army 1. Understanding the Call Two things at play: a. “Priesthood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Call Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

They may be the three most powerful words in all of spoken language. You hear these words and life may never be the same, changing who you are, the life you’ve known, how you will look at life and the people in your life as well.

The Call Matthew 4:18-22 They may be the three most powerful words in all of spoken language. You hear these words and life may never be the same, changing who you are, the life you’ve known, how you will look at life and the people in your life as well. When these words were first spoken, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Call!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

Have you received a call from God to do something for Him? Has God been calling you? Have you answered the call picked up the hotline from heaven or ignored it-ran from it-didn’t believe it? We need to respond to God’s call by answering the phone and say

The Call Video Illustration: Evan Almighty – His call to build and Ark and His response to Gods call from wingclips.com Thesis: Have you received a call from God to do something for Him? Has God been calling you? Have you answered the call picked up the hotline from heaven or ignored ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Call To Come And Become Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2006

When Jesus calls us it is not a request, but a command. His universal authority over us is not optional, but the blessing of being in the kingdom is.

Open by reading chapter one. (Or, if you are willing, memorize it and present it as if you are Mark telling about Jesus to the church. This is very effective. If you are not confident in your memory, use notes, but let me encourage you to tell the church what you are attempting and try ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call For Resolution

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2014

A message about not being so concerned about things in which we have no control over in life because there are much bigger things to be concerned about. Just as we are tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked so was Jeremiah but he learned not to.

God's call for Resolution Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17 Introduction: A new year is upon us and if we ever had need for resolution it is today. The term resolution has come to be known as something you promise yourself to do at the beginning of the new year but then give up on shortly after you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Modern-Day Reflection On Job's So-Called Comforters Or Friends. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

In the biblical account of Job, we find a poignant example of how friends can sometimes exacerbate our suffering instead of alleviating it.

In the biblical account of Job, we find a poignant example of how friends can sometimes exacerbate our suffering instead of alleviating it. Job's three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, came to comfort him in his time of need, but instead, they ended up criticizing and judging him (Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Go! And Comfort Others! - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Life is filled with moments of pain, heartache, and suffering. At some point, every person faces trials that seem too heavy to bear. But as followers of Jesus, we are not left to suffer alone. God, in His great mercy and love, is our Comforter. And He calls us to extend that same comfort to others.

Go! And Comfort Others! - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Introduction Life is filled with moments of pain, heartache, and suffering. At some point, every person faces trials that seem too heavy to bear. But as followers of Jesus, we are not left to suffer alone. God, in His great mercy and love, is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 14:16, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 49:13, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 4:15-16, Galatians 6:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

First of 3 sermons on changing the world by letting God change you.

How to Change the World I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

A series from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and a look at how they changed the world. This sermon deals with answering Jesus’ call on our lives.

Be a World Changer I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Call

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 3, 2006

I think we need to un-complicate the idea of being called, lest it become something people think they cannot attain or aspire to. We have all been called out...

I would say that one of the questions that people ask me most these days is this, “How can I know what my calling is? Or what am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?” I believe these questions come from two places: one is a sincere desire to begin doing what you and I were made for; the other is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-23

The Call

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Sep 1, 2010

Have you heard the 'call' of Christ? Have you responded to that call? Do you make it a priority in your life - every day? This sermon investigates the Scriptures and asks us to apply them to our daily lives.

The Call A little geography before we begin. The Sea of Galilee is an oval-shaped body of water about eight miles wide and 15 miles long. It sits about 700 feet below sea level. It sits between Syria and Israel. Luke mentioned in his writings that some 240 boats were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008

Everyone loves to get called on the phone...esp. on our cell phones...or texted...it makes us feel wanted, important...Jesus has called us...

Called Everyone loves to get called (phone). Makes us feel wanted… DVD: Visual Reality Vol. 3 - Called 1. Called Out of Darkness 1 Peter 2:9-12 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2009

Like Philip, all Christians are called by Jesus to follow him. As we follow him, we spread his kingdom one person at a time through our relationships with other people.

John 1:43-51 “Called” INTRODUCTION One of my joys, as a pastor, is the opportunity that I have to listen to the spiritual journeys of many people. It is always amazing to me how God works in our lives. Frequently, we can’t see God’s presence at the time, but when we look back we see God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

John provides a description of an time proven evangelistic process. (I borrowed part of the introduction from a Sermon Central contributer. Thank you.)

Introduction I. In the gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 30, speaking of Christ, John the Baptist will say, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” A. It seems to be that this statement grew from a pattern of life. B. Even as John the Baptist had developed a following, the desire of his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

Called

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

Epesians 1:4 “Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.”

When I was born my parents named me William Erick Kangas and that was that. From that point on that was my name. I had no say in it I had no input I had no way to argue. I grew up being William Erick Kangas and I will probably die being William Erick Kangas. That’s what I am Called and that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational