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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The 6th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the calling of Philip and Nathanael, and what we can learn from that event, and their life of following Jesus
Learning to Walk by Faith (Gospel of John Part Six) Text: John 1:43 – 51 So, last week, we looked at how Andrew and by extension, Peter became disciples of Jesus… Today we’re going to see how Philip and Nathanael become disciples as well… and once again it’s going to be that “come and see” method ...read more
Scripture: John 1:43-51
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We are Abraham’s children only if we obey God in faith like he did.
THE CALL OF ABRAHAM Text: Acts 7:1-8 Introduction 1. How many of us remember the old Sunday school song “Father Abraham?” The song goes like this “Father Abraham had many sons, and many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them and so are you. So, let’s just praise the Lord!” 2. Abraham is known ...read more
Scripture: Acts 7:1-8
Denomination: Methodist
Be careful what you ask for when you make a complaint to God. Sometimes God delays bringing justice to the world because the price is so high. Sometimes justice is brought about by unjust people. Be prepared to let God decide when's the right time to act.
The cry for justice is a common occurrence in our world isn't it? Injustice takes place at all sorts of levels and we wonder, why does God allow it? It's like what we saw in Psalm 73 a few weeks ago. Why do the wicked prosper? Why do the powerful get away with taking advantage of the weak and ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17
Denomination: Anglican
ANSWERING THE CALL
ANSWERING THE CALL 1 SAMUEL 3:10 INTRODUCTION: I BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE CAN RECALL A TIME IN THEIR CHILDHOOD WHEN THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM FATHER OR MOTHER. FOR SOME, IT WAS LATE IN THE EVEVING WHEN THE SUN WAS GOING DOWN OR SOME CHORE HAD TO BE DONE. SOME HEARD THEIR PARENTS VOICE AND CAME ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10
Denomination: Baptist
This message includes a skit with your cell phone to illustrate how we react to God’s calling us to ministry after being born-again. Great attention grabber!!!
ANSWERING THE CALL START MESSAGE OUT WITH SKIT: SKIT FOR MESSAGE “ANSWERING THE CALL” (Arrange with a high schooler before hand to call you on your cell phone and go through the script. Have your cell phone on the pulpit and make sure people in the audience hear it - THIS WILL REALLY GET THEIR ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
What are we do with sinners?
We have been called to action Matthew 9:10-13 (NIV) 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13
Denomination: Nazarene
God will give us power and gifts for the ministry He wants to see through us.
We continue to learn from the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of course is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God who became a human being on earth. We have noted in Luke 4 that Jesus started His ministry on earth in Galilee, Israel (show map). Please open your Bibles to Luke 4:16-21; Jesus Christ ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:1-6
THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO 1.HAVE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM 2.BE FAITHFUL TO HIM 3.FULFILL HIS PURPOSE 4.PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING 4.TO PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING
WE MUST BE FAITHFUL TO THE LORD WHO HAS CALLED US 1. THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO HAVE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM John 15;1-16 Revelation 2:1-7 Revelation 3:14-22 Genesis 5:22,24 1 Corinthians 1:9 Mark 3:14-15 Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 42:1-2 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2
Denomination: Pentecostal
The kind of love which Jesus models for us takes discipline, discernment, and knowledge of both God and his Word.
The question Jesus answered for the lawyer that day was “Who is my neighbor?” But an equally important question, and one that doesn’t get asked nearly often enough, is “What is love?” Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Have full faith in the Lord and committee HIS leading
May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO YOUR CALLING Acts 5:12-16 King James Version (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
Denomination: Charismatic
A proverbs driven life--the simple life requires practicing a faithful work ethic.
Life Simplified Hi Ho, Hi Ho, . . . October 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION Sing with me Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it's. . . Did you now that the actual lyrics are Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho It's home from work we go (Whistle) Many people mistakenly believe the song is about going to work when it is actually a song ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
How do we become disciples of Jesus?
John 1:43-51 “Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.” Give us ears to hear Jesus calling, “Follow me.” Help us find ways to “Come and see.” The calling of disciples is a mystery, something profound, sacred, and beyond complete human comprehension. It usually involves divine intervention in ...read more
Scripture: John 1:43-51, Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:14-16
Denomination: Episcopal
When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18
Being filled with the Spirit is a fundamental part of our Christian faith, and we are called to live out of the abundance of the Spirit's power in us, not just to the point of being filled, but to the point of overflow.
Good morning, church family! Today we're going to dive deep into Colossians 2:9-10 where Paul talks about the richness and fullness of the Spirit. It's a message that's not just about being filled, but being filled to the point of overflow. A.W. Tozer once said, "The Spirit-filled life is not a ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10
Topics: His Spirit, Lack Nothing
Like Philip, all Christians are called by Jesus to follow him. As we follow him, we spread his kingdom one person at a time through our relationships with other people.
John 1:43-51 “Called” INTRODUCTION One of my joys, as a pastor, is the opportunity that I have to listen to the spiritual journeys of many people. It is always amazing to me how God works in our lives. Frequently, we can’t see God’s presence at the time, but when we look back we see God ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran