Sermons on Gift Of Calling:

Abraham - The Call Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2017

Abraham’s Call – Genesis chapter 12 verses 1-9 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham’s Encounter (vs 1). (2). Abraham’s Obedience (vs 4-5) (3). Abraham’s Worship (vs 6-9) SERMON BODY Question: Why study the life of Abraham? Answer: Just consider these amazing facts & trivia: (1). • He is revered by the followers of world’s three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Called To Be Loved Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Being part of God's family means that we have acceptance, access, assurance and assistance

CALLED TO BE LOVED There was an emperor in the Far East who was growing old and knew that he would soon have to choose his successor. Now normally when an emperor needed to chose a successor he would make his selection from one his own children, but he had none. Ordering all the eldest children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Call To Serve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 12, 2009

Joel’s Day of the Lord prophecy reminds us that we are called by God to make disciples while we wait for that day to come to its ultimate consummation.

This morning, we’ll wrap up our brief look at the book of Joel. Please open up your Bibles and turn to that book. Once again, before we take a look at the passage we’ll be examining in more detail today, let’s take a moment to review the overall structure of the book. Review [Use chart as a visual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Purity

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2011

In this lesson we look at many verses that describe God's call for the purity of his people. We seek to understand the call and live it.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. 1. While fishing, the old man started talking about how times have changed. 2. The young fellow picked up on that and started talking about the various problems and sexually transmitted diseases going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2021

Jesus is 1) Believers’ perfect standard for suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23), 2) their perfect substitute in suffering (1 Peter 2:24), and 3) became their perfect shepherd through suffering (1 Peter 2:25).

1 Peter 2:21-25 [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. [22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

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

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of Moses Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith “The Call of Moses” Exodus 3-4 Moses is one of the most interesting characters in all the Word of God. I think one of the reasons we can all relate to Moses is because Moses was called to God and gifted by God, yet he was very reluctant to serve God. That is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Greatness

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2025

The future is built on decisions we make today. God calls and we are to obey.

“On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, while Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Not The Equipped But The Called Series

Contributed by John Graves on Mar 3, 2007

An Expository Sermon Dealing With Matthew 10:1-15 We are called to share the gospel, but we must do it with a trust in Christ’s Power Not Ours

B. The Relevance of the Text. How many of you here this morning feel that you are inadequate to serve Christ? Do you feel that you are nothing and that Jesus could never use you? A lot of people feel that way I am sure. I feel that way. In fact we should all feel that we are inadequate to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Talking About You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 29, 2021

Do you have to tell people how gifted and qualified you are or are they telling others about you?

Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. KJV I hate doing resumes and not good at interviews. Besides the fact that there are too many suggestions on how to write them there are things that I consider just part of the job and would ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:2, 1 Corinthians 7:17-22, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 8 Healing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013

Our un-named Syrophoencian woman (Although called “Justa” by Constitine as early as the end of the 2nd century) had a lot going on. She was a woman, Gentile, desperate because her daughter was demon possessed.Scripture tells us she “cried out.”

Healing 8 A 21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."23 But He did not answer her a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Protectress Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2015

Short teaching on Christians, especially women who have the call to be a help to others to achieve their call in the Lord's work.

Gift of Helps Protectress A Stabilizing Force The Apostle Paul spoke a powerful truth about a pillar in the work of the Lord, a worker who is always to be received in a way worthy of a true child of God. He writes, “I commend to you our sister Phoebe... I ask that you receive her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

On this Christmas morning I want us to come to better understand God’s indescribable gift. These are basic but essential truths we need to know about the gift God has given to us. To help us remember God’s gift we will use the word GIFT as an acrostic:

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Understanding John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: HIS NAME WILL BE (:59) Jesus—A Gift Worth Understanding Many people do not understand God’s gift. • John 1:10-11 (NIV) [10] He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God