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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Calling On The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
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     | 2,527 views

    We need to experience the Holy Spirit.

    Calling on the Spirit August 26, 2007 Acts 2:1-8 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would rival a skunk for a worst smell contest. Maybe it was some picture or painting that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    You are called to shepherd the people God has given you.

    Lighthouses of Prayer – The Call To Shepherd January 13, 2008 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the country. This is his commission: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Call Of The Fishermen

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 21, 2008
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    A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany The call of the disciples

    3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 "The call of the Fishermen" 12* Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; 13* and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14* that what was spoken by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Call For Help Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2008
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     | 3,989 views

    Paul shows us that it’s good to expresses our longing for Christian fellowship. We should have the humility to ask for help when we need it.

    A Call For Help II Timothy 4:9-15 Purpose: To describe Paul’s humble willingness to ask for help. Aim: I want the listener to see a need to be actively involved in serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: What is the difference between a contribution and a commitment? Perhaps I can best explain this by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 26, 2008
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    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, comparing the Gospels description of the call of the first disciples.

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 27, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son called people in the midst of their daily routines to be his disciples and to spread the news of your love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Called To Missions Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
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     | 5,493 views

    This sermon focuses on the biblical call for all who trust in Jesus as Lord to be involved in Missions work.

    Call to Missions 1Peter 2:4-12 Intro.: A. One of the things that most people, if not everyone enjoys is Being CALLED: - Being called something special by someone special. - Getting a call with goodnews from a friend or family member. - even in Elementary school getting called when picking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013
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    A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

    HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Community Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 3, 2013
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     | 6,209 views

    Through this baptism we see: 1) The Proclamation for Community (Acts 16:9-10), 2) The Place for Community (Acts 16:11-13), 3) The Person in Community (Acts 16:14), and 4) The Proof of Community (Acts 16:15).

    Acts 16:9-15. [9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." [10] And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Called To Be Priests

    Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013
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    There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

    According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 22, 2013
     | 5,695 views

    Don’t crowd Jesus only when you have a need. Instead, answer His call to be with Him, to preach, and to have power.

    Several years ago, on New Year's Day, a beautiful float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Called To Shine!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 23, 2013
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     | 10,441 views

    Our light should shine in such a manner that men will glorify God through witnessing our good works not to glorify men and have them in admiration but ever to point to Christ, to lift Him up to have Him glorified in us.

    Mat 5:14-16 KJV Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call--Accepted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013
     | 4,699 views

    Astonished at Jesus' teaching and amazed by his authority and power, Peter, James and John accept Jesus' invitation to follow him even though they do not know what the future holds.

    Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trumpet Call

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 5, 2013
     | 4,493 views

    ‘How much do you measure your love for God?’

    Trumpet call! Numbers 10: 10 “…in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.” Beginning of the month, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Calling In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,558 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday of Lent

    Luke 4:1-13 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:9-13 I’m told that it’s impossible to be hungry in the desert because of the sand which is everywhere. Today our readings take us into the desert, or the wilderness if you prefer (the words are the same in the Greek and Hebrew). Why is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013
     | 9,371 views

    When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist