Sermons on Gods Call:

Called

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 15, 2024

A sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 Called Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our scriptural texts today center on being called. We meet the young boy Samuel who is awakened in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Holy As I Am Holy

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 29, 2006

God calls us to be holy as he is holy and calls us to a holy life.

BE HOLY BECAUSE I AM HOLY We serve a holy God. He tells us in Lev 11:44 that he is holy. Lev 11:44 I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves about on the ground. Lev 11:45 I am the LORD who brought ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Components Of A Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

God’s call can come at any time! God’s call can be heard at any time.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2021

God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Let’s learn about God’s call. Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51.

Prelude: God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Goal: Let’s learn about God’s call. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51. Philip John 1:43-45 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Part Of The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s Sermon from the 40 Days Of Purpose, Dealing With Fellowship.

Called To Be Part Of The Family GNLCC 10-24-04 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 John 4:7-22 Have you ever met somebody, and right away the person felt like family to you. This was the case with Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the king’s son, and the next in the line for the throne. But from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call Or The Fall Of The Chosen Of God

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 24, 2018

Are you listening or just hearing? It will affect how you proceed in the call that God has for your life.

THE CALL OR THE FALL OF THE CHOSEN OF GOD 1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. 1 Samuel 3:7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. Here are different settings of people who did not know the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Purpose And Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 6, 2010

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and those who know their “purpose and calling” and do them well will be victorious and honored now and forever!

On December 10, many of us will be going to the theaters to see the next movie about the chronicles of Narnia. Yes, although it is about entertainment, there are many biblical principles from the writings of CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are actually 7 books and it can be said that the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:15-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Storm Called Fear

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 4, 2025

Fear is one of the most common things Christians have to face. We need to distinguish between the enemy or danger and the fear that the enemy or danger produces, and know how to deal with the fear.

INTRODUCTION Today is the first Sunday of 2025. Happy New Year! I thought that at the start of the year I would review a couple of the most basic aspects of Christian life. I have given the title of today’s talk, ‘A storm called fear.’ It’s about fear, worry and anxiety. Next Sunday, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Commanded, And Commissioned By God Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 9, 2016

Expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 11: "Called, Commanded, and Commissioned by God" (Mark 6:7-13) June 7, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor All of us are uniquely, distinctively, and purposely made by our Heavenly Father. He knows ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon: God’s Call To The Weary

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 2, 2024

Rest is what weary people seek. Rest restores the vigor and strength necessary to carry on and enjoy life. To all who are weary and heavy-laden that come to Jesus, He promises I will give you rest.

Sermon: God’s Call to The Weary Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 11:25-28, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Call Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 16, 2025

While Jesus announces for the first time to his disciples his call to the cross, He calls us to confess who he is and calls us to live a crucified life.

I would guess that we are probably similar in that we get so many unwanted calls each day. Somehow, I’ve been getting calls for some group who says they can get me on Social Security Disability. Other times I’ve been on the list for VA loans - except I’m not a veteran. I’ve received calls for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God In My Desires Series

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This sermon deals with the purity that God calls us from within.

"Pleasing God in My Desires" Gal.5:19, Gen 4:1-8 Now if you have your bible with you this morning I want you to turn to Gen.4:1 with me this and as you do, I want you think about this question, "If you could have one desire fulfilled in your life and know that you would get it, what would it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation: Our Missionary God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 14, 2009

God calls us to be missionaries because he is the missionary God

Advent 3 2009: The Incarnation December 13, 2009 Our Missionary God John 3:16 Show Bono Divine Son clip The Missionary Call: Matthew 28:18-20 "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

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