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  • James May avatar

    Called Forth

    Contributed by James May on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    Jesus calls us by name, brings us forth from death in sin, unwraps our soul and spirit, and gives us resurrected life just like he did for Lazarus.

    CALLED FORTH John 11:39-45, "Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Calling?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 101 ratings
     | 50,091 views

    This sermon is about answering God’s call.

    Ring, ring! “Hello. Who is this?” The call. How often do we answer calls? They come on the telephone. They may be a letter or e-mail. Calls come in different shapes and sizes. If you have noticed during a baseball game the manager will make the “call” to the bullpen to get a relief pitcher ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

    Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Call To Stand Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,027 views

    Paul echoes the call for Christians to take a strong stand within our world

    A Call to Stand Ephesians 6:10-12 Series: Armed and Dangerous June 24, 2007 Morning Service Introduction Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Call Of God

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008
     | 2,848 views

    A message examining the different "Calls" of God.

    The Call of God I. God’s calls: A. Salvation - 2 Thess. 2:14 B. Ministry - 1. People a) Moses - Ex. 3:4 b) Judges - Judges 3:9 c) Prophets - Jer. 1:5 d) Jesus - Matt. 2:15 e) The Apostles - Matt. 2:15 f) Paul - Ro. 1:1, Acts 13:2 g) Eph. 4:11 2. Specific ministries a) Acts 16:10 b) Col. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renew The Call

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    This message challenges the church to renew the call from God, both as a church and as individual Christians.

    Renew the Call Michael Wiley November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:13 NOTE: The back half of this message is taken almost exclusively, from John Hamby’s message, “Called to be the salt of the earth.” Introduction: We are on the backstretch of 2008. For me, November is about “Thanksgiving” and thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Be Salty Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    By purpose believers are to penetrate and change the very taste of the earth. They are like salt. With that in mind, lets read the words of Christ and apply them in our personal lives tonight.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 Called to be Salty Matthew 5:13 Introduction Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: chloride and sodium. If you ingest either by itself, you’ll die. But put them together and you have common, ordinary salt, and that which used to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Shinny Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    When Jesus says that we are the light of the world, it means God has deposited His nature inside of us, and we are to let it out. It’s in there! It just needs to be allowed to shine forth. Today from this passage of scripture we will learn much like salt

    Jesus, Sermon on the Mount Part 3 Called to be Shinny Matthew 5:14-16 Introduction Light, much like salt, is a miracle. Last time we saw how salt is comprised of 2 poisons that kill, but mixed together they are ordinary salt. And so the Christian life is a miracle as we were poisoned w/ sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

    08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Holy

    Contributed by Elder David W. Jackson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,629 views

    WHAT IS HOLINESS?

    WHAT IS HOLINESS? HOLINESS MEANS TO BE SEPERATED FROM THAT WHICH IS FILTHY AND UNCLEAN. 2 CORINTHIANS 6:17 TELLS US TO COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM (THE WORLD) AND BE YE SEPERATE,AND TOUCH NOT THE UNCLEAN THING; AND I WILL RECIEVE YOU. IN LEVITICUS 10:9,10 THE LORD GIVES RULES TO AARON FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Be A Bondservant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,139 views

    When we clothe ourselves with Christ we put on the "livery" of Christ and in doing so we become His servants. This message is om outline form but has all the Illustrations written out.

    I love bumper sticker theology. It may not always be the most sound theological statements, but they generally at least have the ability to make you think. The one in particular that I am thinking about said, "God is my Co-pilot." Do you remember the sticker? It took a great deal of heat. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Continuous Call Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

    Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Bender avatar

    The Call Of God

    Contributed by Jim Bender on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    The call of God goes out to everyone

    Isaiah 55:1 Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price The call of God goes out to everyone who will recieve it. It does not matter who you are or what your name is, how much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Luther Monroe on Jan 13, 2008
     | 4,590 views

    willing following the Lord

    1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3: And I will bless them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah's Calling

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    A call to revival.

    Isaiah’s Calling Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain ...read more

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