Sermons on Jesus Call:

The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2024

We can tell a lot about a person by the things we hear them say. And please don’t take offense in what I’m about to say, but instead understand I say it with a burden on my heart.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK JESUS, JESUS, JESUS (This message is primarily a condensation & adaption of an excellent sermon b y Darren McCormick.) Scripture: Exodus 20:7; Luke 6:45; James 2:14; Psalm 29:2 ILL. The game show was showing on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Luke 6:45, James 2:14, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fads In Religion

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002

People are hungry, spiritually today. Yet often people look for a quick fix. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to fish for people?

Bibliography: Culture Shift, lesson 8 I learned something interesting this week. Let me ask you something. Have you seen Miss Cleo on television lately? You know who Miss Cleo is, don’t you? Have you noticed that her commercials haven’t been on television lately? It seems that Miss Cleo is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus calling the first disciples which served as an invitation to living life in the Kingdom of God, and how that invitation is still available for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and want to follow along, we will be looking at the gospel of Mark 1:14. If you have been here for a while, you know we are going through a series called The Story. When we talk about the story, we are talking about God’s story as told through the people, places, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian Church

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jan 29, 2008

We all want to leave the world a little better place for having lived here. But if that is true, then we must have a plan. Do we? Jesus suggests a plan "Follow me."

Have you ever wondered why you come to church every Sunday, at least most Sundays? And why is it that for each one of you faithful attendees, there are 10 or more non-attendees? I pray you understand I am glad you are here and of much more importance, God is pleased and that you come as often as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Methodist

God Calls Men To Be Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 20, 2005

The greatest legacy a father can pass on to his family is a spiritual legacy -- A legacy that honors Jesus as Lord and keeps the commandments of the Lord.

God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders Psalm 78:1-8 Thanks to Mother’s Day we have a special day we celebrate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. The idea of honoring fathers began in Spokane, Washington when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora was raised by her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 11, 2007

Our Lord Jesus Christ is wonderful in all His ways; and we should be especially reminded of that fact during this Christmas season.

“HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL” Text: Isa.9: 6 Intro: There is much meaning and importance attached to a name. A name identifies a person. Associated with a particular name are all sorts of character and personality traits. When we mention someone’s name in conversation we immediately ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

He Calls Us Friend, When!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2020

In the Word of God, Jesus lays out some truths to live by so we may enjoy being call friend of Christ

He Calls Us Friend, When! Truths to Enjoying the Lord’s Friendship In John 15:10-17, Jesus presents the truths to enjoying being a friend of Christ. Our Lord spoke forth the elements of being a child of God which, involves living in a reverent fear of God, living as Jesus is their Friend and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Last Place Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

We live in a society obsessed with being number one, while following Jesus who calls us to humble, faithful service. To meet the challenge of Jesus’ call, we must start at the foot of the cross.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Blessings of Last Place” INTRODUCTION This week a 41 year-old father was indicted on drug charges. He was pumping steroids into his 13 year-old son, who was competing for a place on the Olympic staking team. The father wanted his son to be number 1. Controversy has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Money And Giving

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006

This sermon deals with Jesus’ call to us to store up treasures in heaven rather than merely stockpiling wealth for the here and now.

Money and Giving 12/4/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Lighthouse Assembly of God Introduction There was a song years ago entitled ‘I Wanna Be Rich.’ It said ‘I want money, lots and lots of money.’ That song’s lyrics are just as true today. People want money and they want all the things that money can buy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons Learned From A Graveyard

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Tonight, we visit a graveyard to find out what spiritual truths we discover as Jesus calls Lazarus from the grave.

Lessons learned from a graveyard Wed. Night October 21st 2009 John 11:30-44 Introduction There are many places in life you can learn some valuable lessons. As an athelete for most of my teen-age life, I learned some valuable lessons about hard work, working with other people to accomplish a job, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Specialist Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus called disciples to serve the sick, not to speculate about the cause of their sickness. He expected them to be submissive servants, not "Storm Specialist."

THE STORM SPECIALIST John 9:1-7 Jesus called disciples to serve the sick, not to speculate about the cause of their sickness. He expected them to be submissive servants, not "Storm Specialist." 1. JESUS USED A CORRECTIVE PROCLAMATION. A. Look At The Need For His Proclamation. (v.1-2) The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 23, 2008

Jesus calls his disciples and then sends them out to continue his ministry of preaching, teaching, casting out demons and healing.

Matthew 9:35-10:8 “The Hand Off” INTRODUCTION There are times the people image Jesus traveling around Judea and Galilee in something other than the traditional dress of the time. Instead of a loose fitting coat and sandals they picture Jesus clothed in blue tights, with a red cape and a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Unbind Him

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Jesus calls the dead to life; the church removes the grave clothes. Revival begins when love sets the living truly free.

“Unbind Him and Let Him Go” The crowd gasped. What they saw could not be explained, only believed. Lazarus stood there blinking in the daylight of mercy, wrapped head to toe in the fabric of his own funeral. He was alive—but still bound. And Jesus said, “Unbind him, and let him go.” I love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, John 11:43-44, John 5:28-29, Ephesians 1:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist