Sermons on clarion call:

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Worship Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

Paul calls the church to worship God for the amazing things He has done for us in Christ Jesus.

A Call to Worship Ephesians 1: 3 – 14 I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought about it, but there very first story in the Bible involving more than one human being, is the story of a wedding. God, after looking at everything else in all creation and pronouncing it good, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called Christians

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 5, 2010

The believers were not called Christians in Jerusalem, but were called Christians in Antioch.

Text: “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts 11:26). Who is a Christian? How would you define a Christian? I would say that a Christian is a person who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. A Christian is one who proclaims, follows, and lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call Of God

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Jun 29, 2010

Applications from the call of Moses for the lives of believers today. First presented to a church audience in Indiana.

I. The Call (3:1-21) A. The situation B. The sacred voice B. The signs II. The Objections (4:1-17) A. What if they will not listen? B. I don't speak well. C. Please send someone else. III. The Obedience (4:18-31) A. Moving forward in response to God's call B. Partners for the journey C. Ends ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2010

The message explores some of the implications of our freedom in Christ, encouraging believers to walk as free people.

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2011

This particular text is normally examined when we are going through difficult times, but can you imagine it from Jesus’ point of view and how much He desires to give us rest? (Ref: Matthew 11:25-30)

Jesus is Calling Matthew 11:25-30 * This sermon was inspired by one originally preached by C.H. Spurgeon. Introduction - This particular text is often preached regarding sorrows and how joy comes - I’ve sought out this verse out before as well to seek strength from issues - Tonight, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Action Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

A call to living holy lives

A CALL TO ACTION 1 Pet. 1:13-15 13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of Levi

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Many of you know I have been taking school assemblies all week • At Perin’s School in Alresford, Hants UK. • It’s been great to have between 200 and 300 young people in the sports hall; • And to give them a Christian perspective on a particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011

This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Call

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

The presence of a calling will help to encourage us to do the will of God.

Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010

The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 17, 2011

The Bible reveals that there is a plan. It is God's plan. And it is His plan for us. God does have a wonderful plan for your life. It is called the Plan of Salvation, or the Gospel. Gospel means "good news." The good news of God is that He has a plan for

Called To Be Saints Romans 1:5-7 Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who are loved by God and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Call To Commitment

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011

Challenge of Commitment

The last time I spoke with you if you remember I used Romans 12:1-2 as my text and since then I have been really struggling with exactly what this text means to me. Let me read it to you again and I want you to pay attention to what it says. And so dear Christian friends, I plead with you to give ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Call Of Duty

Contributed by Jonathan Howes on Sep 28, 2011

How to be a good soldier of Christ

WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 WHAT LASTS FOR ALL ETERNITY? 1. The word of God 2. The souls of men, women ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 30, 2011

When life gets tough, the pressure is to compromise your faith walk, but the Bible makes clear that Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

CALLED TO BE HOLY 1 PETER 1:13-25 Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives. INTRODUCTION I was listening to a radio talk show. The topic was how a young man was taking his Catholic high school to court for forbidding him from taking his gay boyfriend to the graduation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal