Sermons on God Calls Abraham:

Jared Laughlin's Call Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 12, 2006

This message was spoken at the graduation of Jared Laughlin, a homeschooled young man by his father Pastor Terry Laughlin

In just a moment I am going to read from the Book of Jeremiah 29:11-14a. Title: A Graduate’s Call Theme: Walking in Biblical Success Introduction: Today’s passages of Scripture are found around Jared’s theme verse that the Holy Spirit has laid upon his heart for his life. These Scriptures are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sin And The Saint Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 15, 2009

These verses before us today portray a horrible failure in the life of one of God’s choice servants. If you remember Abraham’s journey down into Egypt in Genesis 12:10-20, you will notice some similarities between this event and that one.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith Series Sin and the Saint of God Genesis 20:1-18 Intro: These verses before us today portray a horrible failure in the life of one of God’s choice servants. If you remember Abraham’s journey down into Egypt in Genesis 12:10-20, you will notice some similarities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Have No $uch Fear$

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 10, 2010

Because our God is generous we never have to worry about the things we need for this life of the next.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to make a list of things that we are thankful for. I want to make another list this morning – a list of things that you are afraid of. What would be on that list? Are you afraid of the dark? Sickness? Being alone? Rejection? Math tests? Public speaking? Spiders? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Way Of Escape Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011

Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 9 - Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 28, 2025

Those who seek God and desire to have an intimate relationship with Him, will truly be blessed and will become a blessing to many. Abraham and David are great examples to us of men who truly desired God and sought after Him with all their heart and thereby became a great blessing to many.

We read in Psalms 53:2, “From heaven God looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.” (CEV) As we read Psalm 53:2, we realize something very important, that God is looking down from heaven to see if there is anyone among the mankind whom He has created, who are truly seeking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:2, Psalm 14:2, Joshua 24:2, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:4, Job 8:7, Proverbs 10:22, Genesis 13:2, Genesis 23:4, Genesis 23:6, Galatians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Unchanging Call To A Changing Time

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Aug 27, 2023

We are in a time where changes is inevitable and this fast changing time in one or another affects us but we should focus and remain in unchanging call that God gave to us as His children and as His church so that we will be able to face the unchanging time that is before us.

TOPIC: THE UNCHANGING CALL TO A CHANGING TIME Text: Matthew 28:18-20 “18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light That Calls Us To Sanctification Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

God’s light calls us to sanctification as seen through the new birth of Saul following the events on the road to DAmascus.

God¡¦s Light Calls Us To Sanctification (Separates) Acts 9:10-19 7 Dec 2002 ¡V Pearl Harbor Day fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Our family has begun our devotion, using the Advent card we were all given last Sunday. The answer, of course, is just a small light. We are studying a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration: A Call To Healing And Redemption Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 23, 2024

The Biblical Concept of Restoration: Restoration is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God’s desire to redeem and renew His creation.

There are different types of churches… Cruise ship church- People who attend ”cruise ship churches,” much like cruise ship passengers, often come to be entertained and catered to by the staff. Very little is expected of these church attendees. In fact, they tend to rate the quality of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To Jesus' Call

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Appraising our discipleship as a New Year approaches

“Responding to Jesus’ Call” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Andrew and John, vss 35-39 B. Andrew and Peter, vss 40-42 C. Philip and Nathanael, vss 43-51 Introduction: We’ve read a record of how the earliest believers became followers of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Congregational

His Name Is Called Immanuel Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 5, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." The theme of this inital sermon is that in the birth of Jesus, God has come to us in human flesh and is our source of strength.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS CALLED IMMANUEL --ISAIAH 7:10-17, MATTHEW 1:18-23, Hebrews 2:14-18 Everyone is familiar with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are star crossed lovers. Their families are bitter enemies. In Act II, Scene Two is the famous balcony ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

New Possibilities!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Who does God position to serve in the kingdom? What qualification does a person need?

New possibilities! Acts 8:26-40 We have been talking about a vision for our church. I made some general suggestions about hot important it is to find what our earthly vision, That it should be found by looking at God’s vision as found in scripture. Last week we looked at a parable of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Congregational

Called And Commanded Loosed

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 5, 2004

Called and Commanded Loosed

CALLED AND COMMANDED LOOSED John 11:30-44 Lazarus is now in the sweet rest. Although he is content, those who held him close are struggling to cope with the situation. God has given his survivors not emotional stability but vulnerability. The situation has grabbed them by the neck and left them ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls The Sinner

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007

Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Call To Christian Leaderhship"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

Not everybody that is in a place of leadership is called by God

"THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP" (The Leader’s Call) 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 Not everybody that is in a place of leadership is called by God God doesn’t call every Christian leader to quote, "full time Christian service" There are 3 elements that make up God’s selection: The Christian person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13