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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Calling Out In Confession Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008
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     | 4,013 views

    A look at the confession of David in psalm 51. David reveals a heart that is truly pursuing God

    Calling Out in Confession Psalm 51:1-17 Spring Life Series May 4, 2008 Morning Service Introduction In the late 1850’s immigrants from Europe settled in the hills of Appalachia and brought some strange and unique customs with them. One of the more unusual customs was that of the sin eater. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Following God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Matthew and Abram were both called to abandon the status quo of their lives to follow God’s call. Where is God calling you? Are you willing to leave it all?

    Text: Genesis 12:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13 Date: Sunday, June 9, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I’m really not a big fan of moving… It’s really not a lot of fun! I’m sure that some of you happen to be under the misguided delusion that I simply can’t wait to put all of my possessions into ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Understanding God's Calling

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

    I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call For God's Anointing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

    Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Called To Obey

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to have the same mind as Jesus Christ, which includes obeying our Heavenly father even through difficulties.

    Today’s message is based on our reading from Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now to understand this text a little clearer it is helpful to look at the few verses before hand. We see that this text addresses the church, the Body of Christ. It addresses each one of us as members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Wake Up Call Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    46th in a series from Ephesians. A wake up call to Christians to be light in a dark world.

    [Video clip of “Cat Wake Up Call” - found on YouTube] Unfortunately, too many of us are kind of like the man in that video clip. We need a wake-up call, but unfortunately we don’t pay attention to some of the more subtle ways that God tries to wake us up, so eventually he has to hit us over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Me Barabbas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Politician Pilate is on trial now, and he has a finger in the air checking the wind’s direction. Instead of doing what is right, he does what is easy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Call Me Barabbas Matthew 27:11-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Barabbas.html Last time we saw the religious phase of Jesus’ trial, in which He was accused of blasphemy. But that charge wasn’t worthy of death in the Roman world, so they need to try to dig something else up. How about treason? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call, A Gospel, & A Task Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 74 ratings
     | 50,004 views

    In Paul’s initial address in the letter he seeks to establish who he is & what he is about. He is God’s man & everything he is & does revolves around God

    ROMANS 1: 1-7 "A CALL, A GOSPEL, AND A TASK" In the preface to his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Martin Luther wrote: "This letter is truly the most important piece in the New Testament. It is purest Gospel. It is well worth a Christian’s while not only to memorize it word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Context For The Call To Rejoice

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2017
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     | 6,879 views

    Exhortations, and a very important promise.

    A CONTEXT FOR THE CALL TO REJOICE. Philippians 4:1-9. ‘Our conversation is in heaven,’ said the Apostle in the previous chapter, ‘from whence also we are awaiting (as) Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ’ (cf. Philippians 3:20-21). “So, my brethren… stand fast in the Lord” (Philippians 4:1). Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,261 views

    for what has God called us? Or are we content to sit and do nothing? Do we have "Short-timers disease?" Call God is for us to be more like Jesus every day.

    Philippians 3:12–14 Opening Illustration: When I was in the military, we had disease that was rampant among those that was nearing the completion of their military service. It was called “short-timers disease." I have seen this over and over again throughout my life. You could always tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call No One Father.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2017
     | 5,744 views

    Yet Paul refers to himself as a spiritual father.

    31A Best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs tells about a lady from Texas named Mae who confessed to doing something that was quite embarrassing. She says that a few years ago she and her husband invited a couple to their home for dinner. The couple brought a pot of tulips as a gift. She says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Call To Holiness And Reverence

    Contributed by David Mende on Oct 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,307 views

    This sermon exhorts young people to live holy and reverential lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m concerned about today’s youth. Today’s youth have more avenues for temptation than any other generation in the past. With the tap on a phone screen, the youth are exposed to all sorts of evil. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is God Calling You?

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Jan 14, 2018
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     | 13,229 views

    We all were called to serve God through the works of our hands and our intellect. No matter what we do, we are responding to our calling. God still calls each of us but we do not know how to receive God's message because we do not recognize the call.

    The idea of calling or vocation outside of the priesthood is a protestant idea that came with the reformation. It was believed then, as at now, that we are called to different vocations in life and whatever we do is a result of our obedience to a divine plan. Therefore the carpenter was in service ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Call To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    We must share the good news: His mercy DOES endure forever!

    A CALL TO GIVE THANKS. Psalm 107:1-3; Psalm 107:17-22. This Psalm is a celebration of the wonderful works of God. The situations referred to in each of its word pictures could no doubt be attached to some specific event in the history of God’s people. However, they are common experiences, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God's Call Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,470 views

    Moses had to trust God's calling on his life. Every Christian has a calling as well, and we must trust God's call.

    Trusting God’s Call Exodus 3:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at trusting God’s timing. - Moses was ready to deliver his people from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist