Sermons on Following Christs Call:

The Call To Repentance

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 24, 2002

Religion without repentance, or repentance apart from religion? How did you come in?

(read text) Let’s begin by looking at the cast of characters: Jesus: The True Witness, who, having come into the world, is the light of the world. The Messiah. Called Rabbi, or Raboni, meaning ‘teacher’. The One who began His earthly ministry with the public cry to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:29-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Called To This Rock Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013

Even though this world is not our home, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses while we are here.

Called To This Rock Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Today we are beginning a new series on the Book of 1 Peter that I have entitled, "Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down World." 2. Peter was expertly qualified to speak about living right side up. a. He was a follower of Jesus almost from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 27, 2018

This is the introductory message on discipleship.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP WE Praise Him- Facing the Giants • SLIDE #1 • What is the main thing in life? What is the main focus of the church supposed to be? • What is the most critical mission of the church and for all Christians? • Where do many churches and individual Christians focus their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To The Impossible

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 1, 2009

God is calling his people and his church to higher heights to reach the lost and bring him glory.

Called To The Impossible Matthew 17:20 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Convictions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Sep 1, 2006

This message teaches us that Disciples are people who have convictions. We need more Convictions of our beliefs in order to lead us into action in following and serving our Lord.

Convictions of a Disciple 2Tim. 1:3-14, Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. This Week, Last Week, next week around our country there will be Thousands of Students beginning College. And in most every college there are, New Students who will be required to attend an Orientation Session or Class. Most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Adventist

Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018

3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And Follow Me

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 25, 2003

When I have experienced the joy of God’s message, I offer it also to others who need it. But not with tricks or wrong methods, but inviting, attracting, luring and offering, just as God does it.

One evening, a social worker received a telephone call, saying that an old man had a fall on the way, as he went for a walk, and immediately needed help. The social worker called up his colleage, who was a voluntary helper, and asked him to come along. The colleage replied, “Wait a moment. I must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Enough To Follow

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 8, 2011

This message poses the question, "Do you have faith enough to follow the Lord, even when He does not explain where you

Faith Enough to Follow Text: Gen. 12:4 Intro: Learning to live in an attitude of faith toward God is the foundation stone of the Christian life (Heb. 11:6a). However, faith is not merely a word in our religious vocabulary. Faith is the only way the child of God can experience intimate communion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Follow Me

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023

Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Call Of Elisha

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Call

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003

God has a call on our life today, as He did on Abram’s many years ago.

God’s Call Genesis 11:27-12:5 What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Ok, how about Abraham? They are the same person, only his name is Abram at the beginning of God’s work in his life. So, what comes to mind when you hear that name? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Beginning of Year Sermon reminding people they were created for a purpose and mission in God's Kingdom. Heavily Adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central *note*- parts of this sermon refer to the death of our associate pastor the day before

We are all Called! Made for Mission: Week 1 CCCAG January 5, 2020 Scripture- Matthew 9 Today we are going to start a 6 week series that will help focus us in the new year. It’s called “Made for Mission” and we will be focusing on how God has made each one of us to fit within His Kingdom as part ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To Christ's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 13, 2006

According to the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews, Christ has made the ultimate, perfect sacrifice, which invites all of his would-be followers to respond.

Sermon for 24 Pentecost Yr B, 19/11/2006 Based on Heb 10:11-14, 19-25 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Responding to Christ’s Sacrifice” The Letter to the Hebrews, as I’ve said ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To The Edge Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003

This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist