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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Called To Be Rebels Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,704 views

    Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

    John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sense Of Calling

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus calling the fishermen

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 "A Sense of Calling" 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,  15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.”  16 And passing along by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Call For Disciples

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    what does it mean to serve God

    The Call for Disciples Matthew 9 7/27/97 Intro: We saw last week the costs we need to pay in order to be Christ’s disciples. this week, as we look at chapter 9, we will see the attitudes we need to have in serving Christ. We see several miracles of Christ mentioned in this chapter. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    What does it mean to be a holy man or woman? This passage looks at the term "sanctification" and how it applies to believers.

    Called to Be Holy Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction: It was the late 1920’s when a woman and her new husband moved into the man’s old family home. It was a clapboard house with a hall down the middle. It wasn’t much of a home, but it was all they had. Ten years later, however, the two had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,343 views

    The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

    A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of God

    Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,202 views

    We are NOT called to be pew warmers!

    The Call of God Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Usually when you hear this verse preached, the preacher focuses on the prize, or pressing toward the prize. Well today I am going in a different direction. I want to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    Jesus calls and we must follow, but when we do He promises to transform our lives and to use us for His glory and honor.

    The Call of Jesus Matthew 4:18-22 Today is President Lincoln’s birthday, and in his honor I’d like to begin with an imaginary story. There once was a man who thought that it was a shame that instead of celebrating Lincoln’s birthday like we used to, we now just celebrate the generic President’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Called To Be A Priest

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,269 views

    What does it mean to be a part of a holy nation, a people belonging to God, the priesthood of all believers?

    CALLED TO BE A PRIEST I Peter 2:9-10 Intro: As many of you know I come from a very strong Irish Catholic family with lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Several of my mom’s relatives are Nuns and Priests, and a few on my dad’s side as well. Growing up in my family as in all Good Irish ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Called To Minister Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,706 views

    God has enabled all of us to minister to him and for him. Discovering our place and our part is a crucial step in advancing discipleship.

    MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part one …. CALLED TO MINISTER Series Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 It is God’s desire today for each Christian to use his or her God given gifts and abilities. The scriptures are clear - God has given to each of his children unique ministries and it is OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call Of Matthew

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    Illustration of Accepting Jesus when he calls as a parallel to young people accepting Jesus when they grow up in the church and not needing to wander off into the world.

    Matthew. The Disciple. The man who wrote the gospel of Matthew. Matthew followed Jesus the very first time that he was called. Today we have two ladies, Sandy & Grace, who have grown up as a part of this congregation who are making their choice today to follow Jesus. They too are following ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Call To Persevere

    Contributed by Alti Koci on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    The Confidence that we Have to Enter in the Most Holy Place trough Jesus Christ

    The Call to Persevere Text (Hebrew 10:19-25) Introduction Looking for Jesus A little girl had been listening while her mother’s friends were speaking about the imminent return of the Lord. After some time she was missed, so her mother went in search of her. She found her looking out a window ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dale Norman avatar

    Call To Arms

    Contributed by Dale Norman on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    The battle defending TRUTH

    CALL TO ARMS THE BATTLE DEFENDING TRUTH As a Christian, we are soldiers called into a war, into a battle like no other. We are called into a battle to defend the TRUTH. The battle is not easy; the enemy is very tough, strong and cunning. They know our weaknesses and know how to use them at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,262 views

    A sermon on Psalm 100, a call to praise God

    A Call to Praise Psa. 100 INTRO.: This Psalm is a processional psalm; one used by the Hebrews as they walked in procession into the temple. It is a call to praise God. It called the people into the Presence of God with words of praise. It is a call to praise God today as well. It speaks to us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    "Answer The Call" Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,126 views

    (Outline is from a message by Rick Warren) While God uses many means to speak His will to us, this message examines four primary ways to hear God.

    Introduction: I. Last Sunday we spoke of the need to “Cultivate a Heart to Hear God” A. If, and we believe God does speak; as His sheep, we should be able to hear Him. B. If, and we believe God does speak; we should be able to discern what He has said. II. The premise of last Sunday’s message ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    I delivered this sermon following my own ordination ceremony. It encourages people to answer the call of God on their life.

    Answering the Call, Mathew 16:24-26 Introduction When I met Bill Ellerman I was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, stationed in Yuma Arizona. Bill was a retired Baptist preacher who happened to be the father in law of a woman who my wife worked with at the time. Bill was a wonderful man. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church