Sermons on Higher Calling:

By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2004

Sermon 3 in the Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling (Ephesians) Series.

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning – May 2nd, 2004 Ephesians 2:1-10 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith” I. INTRODUCTION a. BKG: 10th book of NT. Church @ Ephesus / paul = prison. b. Central Theme: Ephesians 4:1 - “I, therefore, the prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For The Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

We are called into the glory-giving relationship that marks the unity of the Trinity.

John 17:6-19 Jesus’ Prayer for the Disciples As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has offended the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: *other

The Merciful Ways Of God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The Love of God calls us to be who God is to the world."

The word ‘Cat’ to my dog Sandy is not a word she wants to hear. It evokes an instant response of revulsion and loathing. ‘Grrr. Let me at it.’ Occasionally we’ll be quietly watching television, snoozing away, and a commercial will come on with a cat noise in it. Instant pandemonium. Vroom. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Loyalty?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2004

This sermon is a call for churches to realize the importance of complete loyalty to God.

“WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?” 2 Kings 17:33 INTRO – Dr. Thom Rainer is Dean of Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. In an article entitled, “What do numbers tell us?” Rainer shares some eye-opening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:33

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Imitate

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 3, 2004

We are called to imitate Christ as believers, but what are you imitating?

What Are You Imitating? Ephesians 4:32b - 5:7 I. Imitating God (4:32b-5:2) A. We Have the Basics of Imitation (v. 4:32b-5:1) 1. We Have Been Forgiven (4:32b) 2. We Have a Been Adopted (v. 1) B. We Have a Standard of Imitation (v. 2) 1. A Life Characterized by Love a. Love for God b. Love for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 6, 2005

We are called to help one another when the need arises

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X In the church we talk a lot about the concept of the ¡§church family¡¨. In a healthy family, we are there for one another; we are there for each other in the good times and the bad. „X It is fun to be a part of a family when all is well; it is challenging to be in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about the abuse of Christian liberty and the call to serious discipleship.

SERMON TITLE: To Much of a Good Thing! TEXT: Luke 14:25-35 What is your favorite type of restaurant? Do you like to dine in those eateries that serve particular varieties of ethnic foods—like Indian, Chinese, or Hispanic? Do you like steak houses that specialize in serving finest cuts of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Call of Matthew

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002

This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When Abram Heard From God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Apr 16, 2003

Jesus calls us to enter into His victory over the World.

John 16:33 - Victory in Jesus  Palm Sunday – the disciples thought it was the victory, the victory was yet to come  The real victory began at the Cross, and was finalized at His resurrection  Take part in His victory #1 Jesus shared his plans - These things I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Characteristics Of A World Changer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 13, 2002

God has called us to be world changers not world conformers!

THE CHARACTER OF A WORLD CHANGER - A SHINING LIGHT! Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" I. Blameless A. Literally - faultless, unblameable - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Without Reservation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 27, 2003

We are called to trust Christ without hesitation and without reservation!

Without Reservation Selected Passages January 12, 2003 Introduction A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Joe's Dream Continues

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

Jesus calls us to love Him, one another and the Lost.

JOE’S DREAM CONTINUES GENESIS 37: 2-11/ EPHESIANS 4: 1-16 DECEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Members of the Church Three pastors were having lunch together at a church dinner. The first pastor said: "Ya know...since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in the basement of my church." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Meeting People Where They Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2003

Why, how, when, where and to whom are Christians called to witness?

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 “Meeting People Where They Are” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” He doesn’t tell us to preach the good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: United Methodist