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For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 23, 2023

Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. So, when Jesus extends a call, what does it look like? What does it entail? What might He ask us to do? Or, what might we have to let go of in order to serve Him?

I have entitled our message this morning, “For the Sake of the Call,” and we are going to look at how Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. Allow me to get started with a joke: “Why did Jesus call so many fishermen to become apostles? He was always looking for a ‘net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Growth Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on how the promise of God grows in your life.

THE GROWTH OF THE PROMISE Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him. Isaiah 43:1-3 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Thirst

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2002

This is a mini-sermon that was preached in a City Wide Good Friday Service. 7 ministers take one of the last sayings of Christ. This sermon is on the words "I Thirst".

Friday April 12, 2001 City Wide Good Friday Service First Presbyterian Church, Hobbs, NM Friday March 31, 2002 City Wide Good Friday Service First Christian Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Good Friday I THIRST John 19:28 Introduction: 1. Thirst is a horrible thing. Those who claim to know, say ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Why be baptized?

Baptism; Romans 6:3-11 Spirit & Water Baptism. Why water baptism? In Acts 2:38, “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Matthew 14:26, “And when the disciples saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-11

Salvation In The Storm

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 9, 2023

In the story of Jesus calming the storm, we can see the steps of salvation.

1. Going along doing the routine things of life Jesus went into a ship with his disciples. “Let’s go to the other side of the lake,” he said to them. They launched the boat. As they sailed Jesus fell asleep. (Luke 8:22-23a) This was routine for the disciples. They had been on the Sea of Galilee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

(Just Do Tha Doggone Thang)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 25, 2017

IT`S MY FIRM BELIEF THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOME SAINTS WHO WILL WALK BY FAITH BECAUSE IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT AN EMPTY LOT AND SEES A HOUSE FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT A SINNER AND SEES A SAINT

Matthew 14:25-29 (KJV) 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's Up To You!

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems.

It’s Up To You! None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems. We all have heard about the woman ordering coffee at a McDonalds drive thru and she spilled it on her and she sued McDonalds for giving her hot coffee. We find a man ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Levels Of Fear In The Midst Of The Presence And Power Of God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 19, 2013

In a fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus performed a miracle that was so great, the Apostles came to see that Jesus was truly God in the Flesh.

THREE LEVELS OF FEAR IN THE MIDST OF THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD Mark 4:35-40 [I had posted this sermon a few weeks ago on here, but am reposting it after several revisions I had made to it.] INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to see an account of a great miracle that Jesus performed on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Looking For A Sign” Part 3 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

Gideon gets alone to pray and seek the Lord about this situation he is in. He is a little overwhelmed with the enormity of things and a little underwhelmed with his own confidence.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Looking for a Sign” Part 3 of a Series Play this video at the end of the sermon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsOBaV_93yQ We have been doing this series on the Life and Times of Gideon and it’s a fantastic study. We have already covered a lot of his events: His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:32-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by John Miller on Jul 21, 2002

You can have peace in the trials of life no matter what the circumstances are.

PEACE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM By Rev. John D. Miller I am sure if I were to ask the question, "how many of you have experienced storms in your life," every hand would be raised because that’s how life is. Life has storms and no one is immune to them and yet in the midst of these storms, for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cycle Of No Purpose Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

Are you tired of having no purpose? Are you weary from wasting all of your energy on unproductive things? Are you ready for a change? Are you willing to trust God?

THE CYCLE OF NO PURPOSE Jonah 1 Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wits End

Contributed by Austin Calder on Jul 14, 2020

Storms have a way of making us focus on what really matters in life. We tend to set everything straight and put our lives back on the right path when we face storms. Let’s look at a storm from the OT this morning.

Intro: A group of golfers were approaching the fourth hole on the golf course one afternoon Suddenly the sky turned ominous, and it began to rain amid claps of thunder They rushed to shelter in a gazebo near a metal fence. As the storm grow in intensity, a bolt of lightning hit the long fence and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Dance

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Get back your dance once again and rejoice in the Lord!

I. Dancing in the Ditch? A. Text: II Kings 3:9-20 B. There were only two reasons why people danced in the OT (1) At a time of celebration because of a victory. (2) Or in the presence of God (as with David and the Ark of the Covenant). C. Dance represents joy. D. The Psalmist David spent much time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Strategy For Revival

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

What’s the Strategy For Revival? 1 Pray 2 Obey 3 Believe 4 Repent

Sun. July 18/93 I Sam. 7:1-14 STRATEGY FOR REVIVAL The Atlantic Fleet was holding maneuvers. On a destroyer the call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Service = Reward!

Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Dec 14, 2004

Blessing

YOUR SERVICE WILL DETERMINE YOU BLESSING GENESIS 24: 39-52 (NLT) 39" `But suppose I can’t find a young woman willing to come back with me?’ I asked him. 40`You will,’ he told me, `for the LORD, in whose presence I have walked, will send his angel with you and will make your mission successful. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational