Sermons on Effectual Call:

Jonah's Call

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

JONAH'S CALL

Jonah Ch 1 vs. 1 - 17 1. JONAH'S CALL v.1-3 I. THE COMING . . . OF THE CALL OF GOD. v 1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Jonah's Call

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

JONAH'S CALL

Jonah ch 1 v 10 - 17 I. GOD'S MOTIVATION OF FEAR. v 10 Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them.11 Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:10-17

Denomination: Holiness

A Call To Rejoice

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2015

This song of rejoicing is not only one in which the people of the LORD are exhorted to raise their voices, but also one in which the LORD Himself participates.

A CALL TO REJOICE. Zephaniah 3:14-20. Eight out of the nine oracles in the little book of Zephaniah announce God’s just judgment of all the earth (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8); and the just judgment of the LORD their covenant God against Judah and Jerusalem in particular (Zephaniah 1:4). ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Universal Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s work at the cross, you are able to experience God’s grace which provides eternal rejoicing and eternal salvation.

A Universal Calling Isaiah 54-55 PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s work at the cross, you are able to experience God’s grace which provides eternal rejoicing and eternal salvation. I. You are able to rejoice in the love of Christ! Isaiah 54 A. Miraculous grace offers expectant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

A Biblical record of God calling, the purpose of His calling, and two remarkable aspects of His calling.

GOD IS CALLING TO YOU Rom. 10:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALLING 911 1. Marie got deathly ill and Boudreaux called 911. The 911 operator told Boudreaux that they would send someone out right away. 2. "Where do you live at?" asked the operator. Boudreaux replied, "At de end of Eucalyptus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Holiness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 6, 2015

God did not call us to satisfy our pleasures, but has called us to holiness.

Called to Holiness June 28, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God did not call us to satisfy our pleasures, but has called us to holiness. Focus Passage: 1Thess. 4:1-8 Supplemental Passage: What may we say, then? are we to go on in sin so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Your Calling

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 18, 2015

The fire of the Holy Ghost sees the plan of God---our calling, who we are in Christ Jesus.

YOUR CALLING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 18, 2015) "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you" (John 14:26, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Friends

A Common Call

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2016

The LORD knew His plans for Jeremiah, and had a particular end in view (Jeremiah 29:11). The same is true for us: both as Christian individuals, and as Church.

A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and joint statements of faith and mission. This is not necessarily a bad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 5, 2016

Can one person make a difference? If you think you are too damaged to be used by God, you need to check out what God did with Paul!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Contracting leprosy more or less ruined your life during the times of Jesus and Paul. Once one contracted leprosy, their life was ruined forever. Generally, there was no recovery, there was no grace, there was no forgiveness. • Once a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Be Victorious

Contributed by Joseph Mcgaha on Feb 10, 2016

Exposition of I Peter 5:8-11 with attention given to verse 10.

Called to be Victorious – I Peter 5:8-11 1. The Lord’s Position. - He is Sovereign. - He is Seeking. 2. The Laborer’s Problems. - Temporary Suffering - The Tactics of Satan 3. A Living Progression. - Stablish. - Strengthen. - Settle. 4. A Lasting Proclamation. - Praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 22, 2016

Jesus makes his third passion prediction, and tells his disciples that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve. Jesus also heals a blind man.

Mark 10:32-52 “Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION Our eyes can play tricks on us. Sometimes we can’t see what is in plain sight—we can’t see our glasses on top of our head, or the car keys on the table. There are times when we can only see what we want to see—we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Commitment Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 9, 2016

True discipleship involves our deep commitment to our Lord and Saviour, allowing His life to infuse our own, so that we become more like Him. Are you fully committed to following the commands and precepts of our Lord and Saviour?

Our theme for 2016 is Dynamic Disciples and this morning I want us to consider our commitment to being a disciple of Christ. In the New Testament the word Disciple is used to describe the people who are committed to following Jesus Christ. To be a true disciple of Jesus requires real ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 23, 2015

Who is this LORD, that we should worship Him? Why should we trust and praise this God?

A CALL TO WORSHIP. Psalm 146. The last five Psalms (146-150) all begin and end with an exhortation to praise the LORD, addressed collectively to the congregation of God’s people. Yet it is not enough for the praise leader just to call others to worship: it is also the exercise of his own soul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Calling Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ROMANS. I BELIEVE THAT PAUL TEACHES US THAT A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST WILL ALWAYS LEAD TO A DEEPER EXPERIENCE WITH CHRIST, BUT A CHURCH EXPERIENCE ALONE MAY NOT LEAD TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST.

THE DIVINE CALLING ROMANS 1:1-17 LETTERS ARE A SIGINIFICANT PART OF OUR LIVES. I REMEMBER AS A CHILD HOW EXCITING IT WAS TO BE HANDED AN ENVELOPE THAT READ MASTER DOUGLAS PHILLIPS. IT WAS ALWAYS A SPECIAL DAY AS IT DIDN’T HAPPEN TO OFTEN. I REMEMBER ON THE DAY OF MY MOTHER’S ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist