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  • Michael Monica avatar

    Called To Love

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
     | 2,291 views

    Perspective on loving others.

    INTRODUCTION 1. In the minds of many, love is simply an emotion... a. A feeling that cannot be forced b. An emotion that can come and go (e.g., "I don't love you anymore...") 2. Yet we are commanded to love... a. And not just in the sense of active good will b. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call For Ministry

    Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,367 views

    A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

    1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Fellowship Of The Called

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,089 views

    The partnership of serving God as a holy priesthood.

    THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CALLED A revival message 1 Peter 2:4-5; 9-12 Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL!! Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship. Half-time - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Call To Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    We must follow the example of Jesus and be faithful in all that God has called us to do.

    A Call to Faithfulness Text: Heb. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: According to a 1974 newspaper item, Leo Fortier had rung the bell of his parish church in Three Rivers, Quebec, every Sunday for 52 years. Quite a record of faithfulness. 2. Maybe God has not called you to be a bell ringer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Calling Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 7,359 views

    Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

    The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Work Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,067 views

    As Haggai called Judah to work on the Temple, so we are called to work on our Temple, the Temple that is comprised of God’s people.

    A call to work Haggai 1 The symptom Zerubbabel the governor was facing an economic crisis. He was watching the decline as surely as politicians and leaders are watching it today. The reasons were different. Today we have a crisis in banking and high financial institutions. Zerubbabel’s crisis ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Call Me

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,491 views

    If we will humble ourselves before God in prayer... and if we will listen to God’s voice when He speaks to us...

    The Power of Prayer I’m sure most of you will remember the sniper incident that terrorized the Washington area for awhile. Before they caught the snipers, they managed to kill 10 people and wounded 3. What you may not know is, prayer played a vital role in bringing that situation to an end. 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Call

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
     | 4,922 views

    The Lord calls each of us to be his representatives to the world, sharing his life to those around us in a peculiar way.

    “The time has come.” What is this time that has come? The time that has come is the fulfillment of Israel. From the cut off, burned out stump of Jesse, a shoot arose; from that shoot a single flower blossomed, producing a seed. Which seed fell to the ground, and thence arose a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Call Of Jacob

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,680 views

    This is a study on call and consecration. It is also an exposition of Genesis 35

    JACOB’S CALL TEXT: Genesis 35 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The Shechem massacre placed Jacob in a most fearful state. Yet God made Himself very real to Jacob as He spoke to him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Special Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,566 views

    God has a special calling for all His children.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Submit Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2019
     | 4,425 views

    We do not like the idea of submission, but for the disciple of Jesus Christ, to answer His call is to submit to Him.

    The Call to Discipleship: Submit Introduction We do not like the idea of submitting to others. Submission in the sport of wrestling is a loss. Submission to our bosses sometimes creates resentment. Submission to people in power can be unpleasant. Submission means we release our power, our self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call For Justice

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,853 views

    Be careful what you ask for when you make a complaint to God. Sometimes God delays bringing justice to the world because the price is so high. Sometimes justice is brought about by unjust people. Be prepared to let God decide when's the right time to act.

    The cry for justice is a common occurrence in our world isn't it? Injustice takes place at all sorts of levels and we wonder, why does God allow it? It's like what we saw in Psalm 73 a few weeks ago. Why do the wicked prosper? Why do the powerful get away with taking advantage of the weak and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Called To Count Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count).

    Theme: God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count). Introduction: Recent polls show a dramatic increase in “church hoppers” – those who flit from one church to the next like a water bug, never fully landing and immersing themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Isaiah's Calling

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,845 views

    Isaiah's calling. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8. • The Hebrew word translated "prophet" is navi (pro­nounced nah-vEE), • It is a term that means literally "one who has been called." Ill: • Abraham was the first person in the Old Testament; • To bear the title of prophet (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Called In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,468 views

    We are all called become mature followers of Christ.

    Called In Christ Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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