Sermons on Heed The Call:

An Encounter With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany Calling the disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus 14* Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15* and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16* And passing along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Tire Kickers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009

Calling the disciples

2 Sunday after the Epiphany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Tire-Kickers" Grace and peace to you from our Lord and saviour< Jesus who is the Christ. Amn In her book, A Man Called Peter, Catherine Marshall tells how her late preacher-husband felt a sense of destiny a sense of call in his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Profiling The Pastor

Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 30, 2011

Encouragement

PROFILING THE PASTOR In the Old Testament, Israel was a predominantly pastoral people; its religious concepts were therefore colored by the vocabulary and vocational habits familiar to a pastoral community. So we find the image of sheep and the shepherd used again and again. The figure of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Gone Fishin’

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

Right in the middle of our world, Jesus calls us to become disciples committed to a work of eternal significance

Fishing is a favorite subject of mine. If I can’t get out to do it, I can at least sit around and talk about it, and that’s the next best thing. There are some who would rather not do either. So, I wouldn’t want to push fishing on anyone. Even though 4 of 12 of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus calls the twelve disciples.

Mar 3:13-19 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 15 and have authority to cast out demons. 16 He appointed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed In Christ Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2014

We need to identify who we are in Christ and what that means in our lives today.

August 31, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 1:1-3 Subject: Ephesians Series Part 1 Title: Appointed In Christ Have you ever been involved with an organization or group where people want you to take a leadership role even though you may have never thought of yourself as a leader? That has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing The Call Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we resume the study of the book of Acts, The Apostle Paul is in the spotlight for most of the remainder of the book. In Acts 16 we meet some new and key figures for the church, Timothy, Lyddia and we learn about the need in Macedonia. At each turn we see Paul pursuing the call.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 1 JUNE 9, 2019 Acts 16:1-15 How To Pursue The Call of Jesus OUTLINE YOU MUST. . . Know the cost Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken ...read more

Denomination: Other

Life Of Aaron Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2018

The book of Hebrews is trying to understand us that Christ is above all things , all persons and all glories. Nothing on the earth can replace Jesus Christ.

Aaron “And no one can become a high priest simply because he wants such an honour. He must be called by God for this work, just as Aaron was” (Heb. 5:4). Introduction: The book of Hebrews is trying to understand us that Christ is above all things, all persons and all glories. Nothing on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

We Know... Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023

We don't always act like we know that all things work together for the good to those who love the Lord and are called

We know that… Romans chapter 8:28-31 Galatians 5:16-18 Greeting- Good morning everyone! If you would turn to Romans 8 and Galatians 5 we will be there in a minute. We have been in a study of Christianity 101 and walking through some passages of Romans. I have been praying for us because I desire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Calling On Your Life

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 13, 2014

what to do if called by God

GOD’S CALLING ON YOUR LIFE It was 2009, when I made the decision to study ministry. I cannot tell you why, it was just a strong urge to serve God more. I left it, did some research on Christian schools and colleges but never really bothered. I carried on with me, by 2010 the urge to do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Jesus In Your Heart?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 28, 2024

Jesus invited Simon, James, and John to join him while they were fishing, in a miraculous way. Did Jesus capture your heart? If not, what are you waiting for?

Is Jesus in Your Heart? Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:1 Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; 2 and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

No Peace But Division!

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 20, 2006

What did Jesus, the prince of peace, meant when He said:no peace but division?

1stBBC No peace but division! Luk 12:49-53 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Baptist

How Are We Waiting? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores how to find hope in waiting, maintain holiness in anticipation, and embrace the transformative process of God's call for restoration.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. It is always a joy to see each one of you, a testament of God's enduring grace and unyielding love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. As we gather in His name, I am reminded of the words of Peter Marshall, who once said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Topics: Waiting, Hope