Sermons on Gods Calling:

Christians And Problems

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 6, 2021

We need to realize that just because we have been chosen by God, called into the family of God, joint heirs with Christ, we are not immune to everyday problems.

Chosen by God! We need to realize that just because we have been chosen by God, called into the family of God, joint heirs with Christ, we are not immune to everyday problems. Problems like anger, depression, inferiority, and resentment. Christians are not different because we are free of problems, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant Prophet: Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 27, 2025

We are a lot like Jonah Reluctant to do God's calling at first... But when we get back on track and follow the directions of God we enjoy the abundance that He has to offer.

Introduction: Jonah was a prophet who runs from God's call and jumps on a ship going in the exact opposite direction than where God told him to go, So then God caused a great storm to come up and it was about to sink the ship… What they thought was going to be the death of Jonah turned into a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Thank God For You”

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2001

THANKSGIVING IS A CALL TO REMEMBER HOW THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EACH OTHER!

“I THANK GOD FOR YOU” PHILIPPIANS 1: 3-11 NOVEMBER 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION: “I THANK GOD FOR YOU” BY SAWYER BROWN TRANSITION THOUGHT: The Apostle Paul, like Sawyer Brown, teaches us that we must give credit where credit is due. Paul realized just how important the Philippian church was to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 1, 2009

God is calling Believers of Christ to know and use their spiritual gifts.

We have learned from the first three chapters of Ephesians that Christians are those who believe and receive Jesus Christ as their only God and Savior. Christians are saints, have every good thing in the heavens, alive with God forever, indwelt by God the Holy Spirit, and are being built together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maintaining Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 2, 2008

This brief message was part of a special service called "Summer in the Son."

[This sermon was part of a service called “Summer in the Son.” In this service, there was also a message on representing Christ shared by another pastor. His church participated in and attended the service. My outline was borrowed from Craig Groeshel of Lifechurch.] Have you ever lost touch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing Peace Through God Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 4, 2017

God has called us to be peacemakers. What is involved with that?

ESTABLISHING PEACE THRU GOD 1. GOD’S DESIRE FOR PEACE. Rom 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. It takes 1 person to purse peace, but it takes at least 2 to have peace. Your duty is to pursue it, but you can’t force the other party to agree. 2. GOD’S PLAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19, Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, The Mother Of God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Elizabeth is Mary’s older relative, yet she considers it an honor that Mary should visit her. She even calls Mary “the mother of my Lord.” And so the Church has called Mary “Theotokos,” which means the bearer of God.

Intro We are on the cusp of Christmas. In less than a week, we will marvel at the mystery of our Lord’s incarnation, of His taking on our humanity to save us. We are in a time of expectation; we are in Advent. It’s much like being pregnant, where a mother eagerly awaits and watches for the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Holy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 4, 2005

God calls all His children to a life of holy living by His grace, and this call is not optional but imperative. This sermon was originally prepared as my farewell message to the people of Decatur Central United Methodist Church.

Be Holy --I Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 20:6-9 Leviticus 20:6 - 9 (NRSV), “If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. 8Keep my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 2, 2006

Excused we make to deny our calling from God!!!

EXCUSES Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of All Grace Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 3, 2025

We are called to glory (unhindered experience of God's attributes), but the sufferings of Satan's attacks threaten to prevent our arrival in glory.

1 Peter 5:10-14 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. 12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-14

We Are Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 12, 2002

We are to be holy for God is holy and He is calling for us to be holy.

Batman and Robin are the caped crusaders of the fictious Gotham City. (I have wondered what state would this even be in!) Yet, the identity of the eccentric millionaire Bruce Wayne and his young ward, Dick Grayson have fought off such criminals as "The Joker", "The Riddler", "The Penguin, " just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Under Warranty Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

Nothing can happen to us that God cannot turn to our good and his glory.

When you go to buy a big-ticket item, they always try to sell you an extended warranty, or a service contract, don’t they. For just a few hundred more, they’ll come around and do maintenance and maybe even replace a part or two. My old Saturn came with a towing benefit as well... There was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Measure Of True Greatness

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 29, 2024

JOHN THE BAPTIST'S important CALLING was to turn the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

Here in these verses the birth of JOHN THE BAPTIST was foretold by an angel to his father Zechariah. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S important CALLING was to turn the children of Israel to the Lord their God. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CALLING I. IT WAS A DIFFICULT CALLING He was called during the time when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah’s Story Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011

Nehemiah gives us an example of what to do when we face disasters in this world and how at times God calls us to take a risk for the sake of others. We need to learn to call on God in crisis then go to work!

Series: BC Justice League Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Moments" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 8, 2012

This sermon deals with the times in our lives that we encounter God as He works in our lives and reveals Himself and His will to us, and calls and prepares us for His service.

"GOD MOMENTS" Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Preached: at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 814 Marwood Loop, SE Bogue Chitto, Mississippi 39629 Introduction- I think that most of you will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist