Sermons on God Called Abraham:

If I’d Known Grandkids Were This Great, I Would Have Had Them First

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Focus on Abraham's faith and how we can consciously apply such faith to some area of life that is dependent upon God.

It began when he was 75. God’s first call to Abram came with a look into the future. "I will make you a great nation." (12:2-3). So Abram packed up and left, just as God told him to do. He arrived in Shechem, and once again God told him it was coming: "To your descendants I will give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

If you study all of the heroes of the faith, you discover that the virtue they all had in common was the virtue of obedience. They were different in many ways, but they were all obedient to what they knew was the will of God. Obedience was the key virtue in the Bible and still is today.

Colonel Wilbur Rogers was ordered to let loose an artillery barrage in a World War I battle. He was right there on the battlefield, and he could see what the commander could not see. If he fired as ordered he would shell 10,000 American infantry just ahead of him. He refused to obey an order that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

A Call To Practical Holiness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2016

A holy walk is best seen in our attitudes to others.

A CALL TO PRACTICAL HOLINESS. Leviticus 19:1-2; Leviticus 19:9-18. In the midst of Jesus’ best-known ethical sermon, the Lord taught the foundational motive for right Christian living: ‘Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect’ (Matthew 5:48). In many respects ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Send Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is the third in the Calling of God series, Called to stand, called to serve & called to send. God still calling and churches need to send people to the mission field.

Call to Send Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go The mother of Christian Schwartz died as he was born. Before her death she exacted this promise from her husband: “When my baby becomes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Embrace The Tests Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 20, 2016

God gives us tests to refine our faith.

There’s never a convenient time for your car to break down is there? I mean who enjoys sitting at the side of the road waiting for the tow truck to come? Who likes spending time (and money) at the mechanic’s? No one that I know of. But have you ever considered why we don’t spend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God Had Much To Teach Abraham About Worship

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 3, 2021

God started where Abraham was and took him to where God wanted Abraham to be. He does that with people of faith.

God Had Much To Teach Abraham About Worship Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Matthew 22:32 Central idea: God started where Abraham was and took him to where God wanted Abraham to be. He does that with people of faith. When we attend church, do we always worship God? We sing songs and listen to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Matthew 22:32

Ezekiel's Call

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 29, 2003

God equips and strengthens those He calls to service

Ezekiel’s Call Ezekiel 2:1-8 Primary Purpose: God equips those who He calls to service. Some miners and settler in British Columbia were stripping Fort Alcan of lumber, electrical appliances and plumbing when they made a amazing discovery. While dismantling the jail they found that the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006

God has a special calling for all His children.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 28, 2004

To examine how we are prepare ourselves to worship God

A Call to Worship Exodus 19:3-19 Primary Purpose: To consider how we must prepare ourselves to meet with God If I asked you What is worship? I wonder what you would say. Would you mention a specific time or place? Would you mention a particular part of the services that we have? Today, in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Call

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

The presence of a calling will help to encourage us to do the will of God.

Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Sake Of The Call Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2021

God has called us to be his representatives in the world.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die for the sake of the call Nobody stood and applauded them So they knew from the start This road ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

"Answer The Call" Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 21, 2007

(Outline is from a message by Rick Warren) While God uses many means to speak His will to us, this message examines four primary ways to hear God.

Introduction: I. Last Sunday we spoke of the need to “Cultivate a Heart to Hear God” A. If, and we believe God does speak; as His sheep, we should be able to hear Him. B. If, and we believe God does speak; we should be able to discern what He has said. II. The premise of last Sunday’s message ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Call Of Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 5, 2016

Can one person make a difference? If you think you are too damaged to be used by God, you need to check out what God did with Paul!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Contracting leprosy more or less ruined your life during the times of Jesus and Paul. Once one contracted leprosy, their life was ruined forever. Generally, there was no recovery, there was no grace, there was no forgiveness. • Once a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call For Justice

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

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

It Begins And Ends With Israel Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 2, 2014

Beginning in chapter 12 and continuing all the way through the book of Revelation we see God’s reconciliation plan for man. And at the center of His plan is a man named Abraham.

“It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist