Sermons on Christian Calling:

A Fish Called Grace

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004

Grace is a concept that begins with the creation. In this message we see the grace of God demonstrated by God allowing a fish to swallow Jonah.

A Fish Called Grace Jonah 1:1-3, 4,17; 2:10; 3:1 3-14-2004 Introduction Many times when we hear something we miss the bigger message behind what we hear. As we take a look this morning into the book of Jonah, if I were to ask most of you this morning to give us a brief summary of this prophets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Calling And Completion

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004

Fulfillment in life can be found through focus on Christ and defining His calling for your life.

Introduction: The elusive experience of completion Throughout my teenage years I had a Golden Retriever dog named Genny… tennis ball was her life focus… and when she retrieved it… retuned… proud… wagging… her calling was complete. Birthday party for her.. a friend brought an entire box of tennis ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called, Chosen & Faithful

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

God has called us into His salvation. Yet that call is not yet complete or else God’s chariot would have come and snatched us right away to heaven on the day of our baptism; we must also be chosen and receive the highest rank of faithfulness.

Text: Rev. 17:14 Matthew 5:1-12; Isaiah 53:7 Introduction: God calls each of us to live a life of faith. You may be religious: you may have obeyed everything that your religion or denomination has commanded you to do, but you have never felt the power of God in you. This time however , you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called,loved, And Kept

Contributed by Ray Martin on Mar 22, 2003

With Jude, every believer can celebrate the fact that we are called by God, loved by God, and kept by Jesus Christ.

Jude 1 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by[1] Jesus Christ: Jude 1 1. CALLED Matthew 22:14 "For many are invited, but few are chosen." Romans 1:6 And you also are among those ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthy To Be Called Mother

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 3, 2003

There is much we can learn from this Canaanite mother. She came to Jesus for healing of her daughter who was demon-possessed. She would not take "no" for an answer. Jesus commended and rewarded her great faith.

WORTHY TO BE CALLED “MOTHER” “Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.’ But He answered her not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Joshua 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Confirmation Of Gideon's Call Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

God called Gideon to do a specific task and confirms His call on Gideon’s life. Part 2 of 5 in a series on Gideon.

Gideon II Judges 6:16-24 Review vs 11-16 – Gideon’s call 1. A Powerful sign. Vs 16-21 A. God had told Gideon that he would be victorious over his enemy. Vs 14-16 --Thou shalt save Israel --I will be with thee --You shall smite them as one man. B. Show me a sign that it’s really you. Vs ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Chosen And Faithful

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 24, 2002

Those who fight and gain the victory with Christ, the Lamb, are described as "the called, the chosen and faithful". This is a study of the significance of these descriptive titles given to the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this passage, we have three titles given as a description of those who, with Christ Jesus, battle with and gain the victory over the Harlot (the Apostate Church; that is, the Roman Catholic Church) and her political allies. In a broader context, these three titles are an accurate description ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confirm Your Call

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thief Called Unbelief

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

Recognize unbelief as the thief it really is.

“The Thief Called Unbelief” 2 Kings 6:24-7:2 INTRO: 1.This was among the darkest hours in the history of the kingdom of Israel - times had never been worse in it’s capital city of Samaria. a.Ben Hadad, king of Aram had besieged Samaria and had stopped all supplies from ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 22, 2003

#9 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Uses the call of Saul and Barnabas as an example of how prayer makes us available to the Lord.

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Courage In The Lord

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 6, 2003

In chapter two we have three messages from the word of the Lord by Haggai to Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people for their encouragement in restoring the temple.

In this chapter we have three messages from the word of the Lord by Haggai to Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people for their encouragement in restoring the temple. They are told the temple they are building will in respect to the spiritual will exceed that of Solomon’s temple. In the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

A Call To Cleanness Of Life

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 6, 2003

On the twenty-fourth of the ninth month in the second year of Darius, Haggai received the second of three messages from the Lord. This message was given to Haggai when the people were working on the restoration of the temple

Verse ten - “On the twenty-fourth of the ninth month in the second year of Darius,” Haggai received the second of three messages from the Lord. This message was given to Haggai when the people were working on the restoration of the temple. There were workers whose hearts and hands were unclean. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Holiness

Worthy Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004

This is the fifth in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with examining a life that is lived "Worthy of our Calling".

Worthy of Your Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul encourages the churches at Ephesus to walk in a manner that is worthy of their calling. That is good advice for all of us. Walk in a manner that is worthy of your calling. Let¡¦s look at this for a minute. 1) Our Calling ¡V What is our calling? What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Jesus Calls A Sinner! Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Sep 21, 2003

"Jesus Sinners Doth Receive"

Jesus Calls a Sinner St. Matthew 9:9-13 St. Matthew had quite a reputation to live down! The ’publicans’, or ’tax collectors’, of the Roman Empire were so crooked that the animosity toward the IRS today is partly because of them. Why should we be mad at the taxmen when it is Congress that levies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-40, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Messenger Called Trouble

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

"Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic