Sermons on Calling The Disciples:

My Sheep

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

Men do not want a Messiah unless he is tame; men want what they want. Becoming a sheep with a powerful shepherd is humiliating, because someone else is in control.

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly." Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

You Cast, You Come, You Follow

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"From Power Plan To Paper Weights"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix.

Subject: Spiritual Health Scripture: Hebrews 10.19-25 Sermon: “From Power Plan to Paper Weights” Scope: This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. Summary: We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

My Life As A Follower (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Well good morning, I’m Pastor Mark and we are in a series called My Life. What we’re doing is looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moment

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 2, 2007

Each of us must have a moment like Moses where we come face to face with God.

A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one another; the attraction was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:30-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2007

Gleaned from John Ortberg’s Book - "If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat". This teaches us that we must understand exactly "who" the Lord is.

HE is the Lord Matthew 25:14-30 > Dr. Tim Lahaye tells the story (which I have repeated many times, but which perfectly illustrates a point); it’s about a husband who was receiving marital counseling. The obvious truth was that He and His wife were at odds with each other and were in the mode of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance, Confidence And Joy Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Part Two - The Basis for Reaching Out and Gathering In in a three-fold discipleship pattern in I John.

Assurance, Confidence and Joy Bill Myers, Pastor In explaining the process of spiritual development, many Christians struggle to describe concisely and accurately “what comes next” in the ever-deepening walk with Jesus we usually call “discipleship.” Among the many passages that speak of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision Tests Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Determining calling by examining Passions, Gifts and Experiences.

Vision Tests Focusing on a Personal Vision There was only one letter on the first eye-chart I ever saw. It was the letter “E.” I could see it just fine. It was big and bold. I actually knew other letters at the time, but not all of my classmates in Kindergarten did. So there was just the one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Should Be Simple To See Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Emphasizing the uniquely personal nature of vision, yet the absolute necessity of sharing yours with others (and vice versa).

It Should Be Simple to See Focusing on a Congregational Vision Bright white clouds. As I write this they are moving very swiftly past the windows of The Glenburn Community Church. So swiftly that if I were to show you the one that looks a great deal like a crab’s claws at the moment (of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Upon Further Review..." Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

March 2007 Pastor’s Letter - Transformation often consumes the past in favor of the present reality of Christ; requiring us to allow the past to go peacefully to its rest.

“Upon Further Review…” A consideration of less-than-instant replays. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 Prior to 1950, most motion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discern The Call Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Calls The Sinner

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007

Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call Of A Disciple (Luke, Part 4) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2022

It’s critical that we see ourselves and the calling of the disciples was NO different than ours. If we will not share what we know, are we any different than the religious pharisees?

Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for several reasons -- We can clearly see Luke’s genuine interest in people (career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with society; critical lesson for us - Last week, we unpacked the temptations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greater Works Shall You Do

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

We are to do the works of Christ

Title: Greater Works Shall You Do! Text: John 14:12 C.I.T: God has purposed his people to do the work that Jesus did, and has provided his people the anointing to do so. Purpose: To challenge the congregation to do the works Christ did and to show them how they can do that. Introduction Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renew The Call

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 19, 2008

This message challenges the church to renew the call from God, both as a church and as individual Christians.

Renew the Call Michael Wiley November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:13 NOTE: The back half of this message is taken almost exclusively, from John Hamby’s message, “Called to be the salt of the earth.” Introduction: We are on the backstretch of 2008. For me, November is about “Thanksgiving” and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ