Sermons on Jesus Calls Disciples:

What Is This Thing Called Separation?

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 18, 2008

God has designed His believers to be distinctive without being stuck up. The lesson learned from this Scripture is how to be in the world but not of the world.

What is This Thing Called Separation? Griffith Baptist Church – 12/21/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:1-6 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:3 - Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude. Premise: God has designed His believers to be ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Call To Weariness

Contributed by Al Edmonds on Dec 26, 2005

"Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13 NIV.

The text we read, was spoken by Malachi to Israel, a defeated nation. Malachi was God’s last mouthpiece to Israel before the four hundred years of God’s silence to his people. It is a shame that any people should lower themselves so much that they would put God last in their lives, and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

There Is A Call And You Have Heard It

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

We have already risen with Christ. Stop living your life like we are confined to this earth.

Sermon: There is a Call For You! Jesus Christ our All In ALL A bank in Binghamton, New York sent a floral arrangement to a business that had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the florist, and the card sent with the arrangement read, “With our deepest sympathy.” The florist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Christian Church

"God Calling: Abraham And Sarah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2016

A sermon about God calling us, no matter our situation in life.

"God Calling: Abraham and Sarah" Genesis 11:27-12:9 It can be terribly difficult to make decisions in this life. Some of us have a difficult time deciding what to wear in the morning. Others of us may have a hard time trying to decide what to order from a menu. And as far as major life ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003

In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Charismatic

The Place Which Is Called Calvary

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 6, 2014

Calvary the place of: 1 Guilt, 2. Compassion, 3. Ridicule, 4. Testimony, 5. Salvation, 6. Miracles, 7. Death

- Here’s a pop quiz. Think fast. What date does Christmas fall on every year? Valentine’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day? Halloween? What about Easter? - Jesus’ death and resurrection occurred around the time of the Jewish Passover, which was celebrated on the first full moon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

And You Call Yourself A Christian? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2007

The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.

Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Wake Up Call

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 23, 2007

Sometimes God gives us a wake up call

God’s wake up call Jonah 1:1-2:10 [openiong] A married couple were on vacation and staying overnight at a motel. They had to get up early the next morning to continue their travel, so they called the front desk for a wake up call the next morning. The front desk called, and the wife got up and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Called Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2018

This sermon is going to focus on the benefits of prayer and the fact that God is willing and able to help us navigate life far better than we can!

Being Called into His Presence Luke 18:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you got invited to meet and have exclusive access for a day to an influential evangelist like Rick Warren, James Dobson, Franklin Graham, Bill Hybels, J. D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer or J.I. Packer; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Our Calling Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 12, 2018

The Lord through Paul calls us to get along, even when it's hard. He says to be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing with our fellow believers. And through our efforts to do so, God will be glorified in the world. We pursue unity because God is one.

Living Out Our Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Some people are really hard to get along with. (Can I get an amen?) I remember several times in our past Becky and I have had the thought, “Why does it seem that most of the time, when we have relational conflict, it’s with Christians!?! With fellow brothers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness: A Call To Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2025

Church, we are living in a time when the lines between light and darkness are blurred, when the world celebrates what it calls “harmless fun.” But I came to tell you today: God is not mocked! What fellowship does light have with darkness? What communion does Christ have with Belial?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Ghouls, Grace and the Gospel.” INTRODUCTION: A PAGAN LEGACY Brothers and sisters in Christ, as the people of God chosen to walk in His marvelous light, we are called to live separated from the unholy ways of the world. Today, as we reflect on the culture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Clarion Call For The Last Days"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2009

The true church has a clear call to preach the Word in these last days of earth.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Call Of Samuel And The Fall Of Eli Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

The Priesthood has failed so God raises up a prophet to bring his word to his people. God uses the circumstances of Hannah to bring about his plan.

I doubt that Samuel realised just what was in store for him as he began his service of God in the Temple with Eli. No doubt it began as a fairly simple routine of lessons and chores with plenty of time for games. As a young child he would have been looked after by the many people who worked and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

269 - Called From The Womb Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 16, 2003

Discover biblical evidence that we have all been called from our mother’s womb.

ILL: A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it "was too crowded." "I can’t go to Sunday School, "she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sin No More A Call To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2025

Let's explore this concept further, along with some biblical examples.

In the Bible, the phrase "sin no more" is a powerful call to repentance and righteousness. It's a reminder that we are forgiven and redeemed through faith, and that we should strive to live a life that honors God. Let's explore this concept further, along with some biblical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15, John 8:1-11