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  • The Churches Other Calling

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
     | 2,268 views

    The church is called on to love and care for those who have need. This sermon deals with how God expects us to help others and the blessings we receive from doing so.

    The Church’s Other Calling Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37 Introduction: (find a video that will set the stage for this sermon - check out www.nooma.com) Most of us would know and understand that one of the greatest things we can do in our relationship with God is to emulate ...read more

  • A Place To Call Home Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    2 of 3 dealing with the importance of friendship

    A Place to Belong A Place to Call Home Sunday Sermon / May 15th 2005 Intro: Ways to know your church is unfriendly. 1) The sign out front says – For members only 2) The parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. 3) The church lobby has a sign that ...read more

  • A Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    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

  • Acecpting Your Calling

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006
     | 2,725 views

    When God calls you to service, Go!

    Accepting Your Calling Rom 11:13 INTRO: A. Paul’s Hebrew background 1. Native Hebrew Ro 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin. 2Co 11:22 Are they Hebrews? so [am] I. Are they Israelites? so [am] ...read more

  • The Call, The Cost And The Calm

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,420 views

    In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

  • Called To Be His Disciple Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,343 views

    this sermon teaches about what it means to be called a Disciple of Jesus.

    Called to be His Disciple Luke 5:1-11 Intro.: A. Sometimes as you read through and study the Bible you find those extraordinary “Calls” by God with people: - Adam and Eve, Gen. 3:9, “The Lord called to the man, ‘Where are you?” - Gen. 6; God calls Noah to build an Ark and prepare for His ...read more

  • Discipleship: The Call Of The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,997 views

    It is important to understand that God has freely given us salvation. It was paid for by the cross of Christ. Along with this salvation comes discipleship. Jesus said if you are going to be His disciple, you have to bear your cross.

    Discipleship: The Call Of The Cross (Note: This message was preached at a special School of Ministry/Congress on Leadership convened in Panama City, Republic of Panama) I consider it a great privilege to be invited to be part of this School of Ministry and Congress on Leadership. I want to ...read more

  • Stewardship: Calling Of Samuel Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    Stewardship sermon....kind of, sort of. God calls us to both ministry and stewardship - but expects obedience First joke is not funny, but is a set up for later

    A certain Jewish couple, expecting to the their first child, argued hotly about what name should be given to their little boy. This went on for weeks. Finally, exhausted, they asked their rabbi to intervene. The exasperated mom-to-be said, "I want to name my child after my father, but my husband ...read more

  • Called To A Rewardless Mission

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

    ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

  • Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 12, 2007
     | 5,425 views

    See what it means to receive a spiritual wake up call from Jesus.

    One of the tragic moments in American history occurred on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor was attacked. The attack took place on a sunny Sunday morning. Over 2400 lives were lost and five out of eight battleships were sunk. The sad part of that whole event was the fact that we had advance warning ...read more

  • Our Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,133 views

    Shows what Jesus expects of us as disciples

    OUR CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8:34-38 A. After Jesus has rebuked Peter for being consumed with the things of this world and not concerned about the things of God, Jesus issued one of the declarations about His pending death. He knew He was going to pay with the cost of His life for the sins of ...read more

  • God Is Calling You!

    Contributed by Ruel Camia on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,932 views

    A. The Lord called Abram to leave his homeland for the promise of a new land. B. Abram was to begin a new nation which would result in blessing for the world. C. The Gentile people, though, were steadfastly working to get as far away from God as possibl

    God is Calling You! INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 12:1-9 A. The Lord called Abram to leave his homeland for the promise of a new land. B. Abram was to begin a new nation which would result in blessing for the world. C. The Gentile people, though, were steadfastly working to get as far away from God ...read more

  • Following God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Matthew and Abram were both called to abandon the status quo of their lives to follow God’s call. Where is God calling you? Are you willing to leave it all?

    Text: Genesis 12:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13 Date: Sunday, June 9, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I’m really not a big fan of moving… It’s really not a lot of fun! I’m sure that some of you happen to be under the misguided delusion that I simply can’t wait to put all of my possessions into ...read more

  • Understanding God's Calling

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

    I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

  • Parenting - A Calling That Is Not For Cowards Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    Be a great Parent! It does not require that you spend $thousands, go exotic places, or do wild things. But it demands lots of wisdom (which God freely provides to those who ask Him for it), great courage, and tons of stamina. Take these three w

    Parenting - a calling that is not for cowards Parents - I want to talk to you this morning. I feel a little like the man who reportedly said, “Before I was married I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories.” Ever feel that way? More times than I want ...read more