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    Respond To The Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,337 views

    To explores the divine authority of Jesus, His power to overcome death and darkness, and our hope of resurrection in Him, urging us to respond to His call in our lives.

    Good morning, family. We're going to dive deep into the heart of John 11:38-44 today, talking about "Responding to the Call of Jesus," "The Power of Jesus to Overcome Darkness" and "The Hope of Resurrection in Jesus." It's a powerful section of Scripture that beautifully highlights Jesus' divine ...read more

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    Called To Be Saints PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 895 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love and hope, encouraging believers to live as God's children and anticipate a future in Christ's likeness.

    Good morning, family. We are here, together, in this place of worship. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We are here to feel the warmth of God's love and the touch of His grace. We are here to see His face in each other and to hear His voice in the silence of our hearts. We are here to be ...read more

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    The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 990 views

    Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

    Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

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    The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 27 views

    The Call of God

    Acts 13 v 1-12 The Call of God The Qualified - 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Their Dignity - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 26 views

    The Calling of God

    Acts 13 v 1-12 The Calling of God The Call of God v 1-5 - They were called to - 1. Progress the Work A Divine Work - 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. A Defined Work - 4 So they, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Challenge And The Call Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025
     | 164 views

    The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

    I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Calling Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,182 views

    Jeremiah was called of God at a young age. This message deals with calling and how we are to step into HIs purpose.

    Title: Jeremiah's Calling Theme: Stepping into God's call. Text: Jeremiah 1:1 - Have many of you have ever went swimming in a lake and found yourself walking in the mud? You could feel the mud slide between your toes. The father you walked the deeper you became entrenched. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Call To Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,168 views

    What do we need to purchase the water of salvation? Nothing at all! It is a free gift of the true and living God.

    A CALL TO FAITH. Isaiah 55:1-5. ISAIAH 55:1. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Macedonia Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,495 views

    This sermon explores our personal response to God's call to service, using Apostle Paul's response to Macedonia's plea as a guide.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and spirits. As we come together today, we find ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder, bound by the common thread of our faith and the shared pursuit of understanding. We find ourselves drawn to the wisdom of the Word, eager to glean from its ...read more

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    Calling Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 1, 2021
     | 3,707 views

    God has a plan, God has a work for each of you to accomplish for His glory. His strength is sufficient, and all you have to do is hear His call and surrender yourself to Him.

    Calling of God Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations. - Jeremiah 1:5 This is the call of God to Jeremiah. Let's take a look at this prophet that the Lord was calling. In verse 1 we are introduced to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God's Call Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,384 views

    A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

    PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Key To The Palace Of Egypt

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015
     | 3,316 views

    To show figuratively that we are the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, we are given this power and authority, we can use to dine and drink even here on earth and when we come to our mansions. John 14:2 (King James Version) In my Father's house are many man

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we the keys? Yes. Matthew 16:19 Matthew 16:19 (Amplified Bible) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

    Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sovereign God Calls

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 12, 2024
     | 1,047 views

    What could the Omnipotent God, who is in control of all things, do in our time? In what way(s) He manifests His Sovereign power in our life right now? What happens when He calls?

    "Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Holy Obedience

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,220 views

    You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

    Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

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