Sermons on Gideons Call:

Then Jesus Came Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2019

Why would people not want Jesus in their lives? Why did John 1:11 say Jesus came to His own, but His own did not receive Him?

OPEN: There’s a true story told about a plastic surgeon who had a patient that had been injured in a fire. The patient had attempted to save his parents from a burning house, but he couldn't get to them in time... and they died. His own face was burned and disfigured. And (as sometimes happens ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling Of Priests And Moms Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 13, 2019

All Christians become a Royal Priesthood but we will not live forever on earth!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you; and yes, we will have a time to honor and pray for our moms, but let’s first of all hear from God; and we should all know by now that all of God’s Word apply to all of us; but moms are special and so God’s word can be very unique and special for mothers alone. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Wilderness Calls Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019

Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of difficulties or even the idea of having to go through a wilderness to arrive at the place God has called us to.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-10, Matthew 6:25-27, Psalm 55:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Divine Call To Leadership Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 29, 2019

Establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment 3. The Leadership’s: Divine Assurance Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Divine Call to Leadership.” One of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Calling: Moses"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 9, 2016

A sermon about release from bondage.

"God Calling: Moses" Exodus 3:1-12, 4:10-12 The Israelites were in slavery in Egypt. Before this they had immigrated to the land because of a severe famine. Due to the amazing ways that God used Joseph, son of Jacob to save the Egyptians and thus the Israelites as well they were still living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"God Calling: Samuel"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2016

A sermon about listening to God.

"God Calling: Samuel" 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you have a hard time hearing God, or discerning God's Voice. Interruptions define our lives. Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015

In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Calls Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 11, 2015

Are we reluctant or willing when God commissions us? Jonah is a great study in God's heart verses our own when it comes to mercy and grace.

Join me in a look at Jonah. 2 Kings 14: 23 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, became king in Samaria, and reigned forty-one years. 24 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD; he did not depart from all the sins of Jeroboam ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 29, 2018

The call to follow Jesus includes acceptance, obedience, and the willingness to become fishers of men and women.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin today’s sermon with a story from the Reader’s Digest. 1. As you know, hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. 2. One student nurse tells the story of arriving at a hospital room to transport a discharged patient. 3. When she arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice In A Close Call

Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019

God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Holiness And Reverence

Contributed by David Mende on Oct 31, 2017

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Calling As Believers Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

The three fold call of every believer

Turn in your Bibles to Romans 1:7 and while you’re doing that I’ll tell you a story. A group of 30-year-old friends got together for a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at the Glowing Embers Restaurant because the wait staff there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Light To The Gentiles

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission.

CALLED TO BE THE LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES Text: Isaiah 49:1 – 7 This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission. It is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Call For Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary

The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of God -Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

God called Abram and Sarai to be a blessing to the nations. Their name change brought great revival in their life and brought blessings to their Descendants. Read through this sermon and understood why the promise of God took long time to be fulfilled in the lives of this couple.

Genesis 12:1-9 Leave and Go Abraham He was the second son of Terah; he lost his father at the age of 75. His life is narrated in just 12 chapters. He is called a friend of God (I Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah.41:8, James 2:23). He became the father of believers. He is an important person in three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist