Sermons on Jesus Calls Sinners:

Purpose/Destiny I

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Our purpose and destiny should be Jesus

Mat 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Mat 16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Mat 16:15 He saith unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Excuses Silenced

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 19, 2012

If one thing is clear, from the book of Romans, it should be that everyone stands guilty before God. Not only are those who reject God found guilty, but also those who acknowledge God and live by high religious standards. Why? Because we have all sinned.

Romans 3:1-20 In Hans Christian Andersen's story of The Emperor's New Clothes the Emperor parades before his whole populous without any clothes on. He had been convinced that he was wearing clothes which were invisible to everyone but the wise and pure in heart. The people, not wanting to appear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Did The People Believe Them? (Exodus 4:29-31) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 24, 2022

The Lord instructed Noah, "Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark. The ark's length shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits." God told Noah to make three levels in the ark.

Did The People Believe Them? (Exodus 4:29-31) Author: Tom Lowe, 5/24/2022 Noah and the Ark (This story is found in Gen. 6–9.) Noah lived at a time when the people on the earth were evil. Their minds were constantly filled with violent, evil thoughts, and they did many terrible things. Despite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry From The Depths Of Despair PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Psalms 130:1-8, emphasizing the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the enduring hope found in God's unfailing love and redemption.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are privileged to share in the wisdom and love of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the profound verses of Psalms 130:1-8. This passage, rich in its depth and breadth of emotion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Topics: Penitent Sinner's Hope, God's Mercy

Hell Is The Default Destination!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2017

All people are destined for Hell, except for those who accept the intervention of Christ the Lord.

“It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That To You? You Follow Me!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2025

Peter had denied the Lord 3X. When the Lord told Peter how he would die, he wanted to know about John. Jesus said, "What is that to you? You follow Me!" We're looking at 4 things that distract us from following Jesus.

WHAT IS THAT TO YOU? YOU FOLLOW ME! John 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gifts from Heaven 1. A kitten climbed a 15-foot tree in a pastor’s front yard and climbed all the way to the top, and started crying loudly. The pastor’s children asked him to save it, so he pulled the tree over sideways, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Calling Us To Repentance

Contributed by Ken Jarman on Jun 21, 2014

The Church is in need of Revival and America is in need of healing. This sermon enlightens us about how to make this happen.

God is Calling us to Repentance By: Ken Jarman Please turn with me to: 2CH 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelizing Levi And Us

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 2, 2024

The calling of Levi in Luke's Gospel informs us of a responsibility to Jesus. "Pay it forward."

Evangelizing Levi and Us Luke 5:27-32 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

A Church’s Mission: The Purpose Of Church At The Mission

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2011

Jesus was sent by the Father and Jesus then sent His disciples. How does Jesus’ calling connect with the church’s calling? How does God use the unique character of a local church to impact its community for the gospel?

Let’s consider the purpose of Church at the Mission today? Why are we here? What is the mission of Church at the Mission? Our mission, why we are here and what we should be doing, is not something that we come up with ourselves. Who is the head of this church. It’s not me. It’s not Rick Tobias. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Good It Feels To Come Back To Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2014

In St. Augustine we see the paradigm of the sinner become saint.

Feast of St. Augustine 2014 Evangelii Gaudium As we begin our reflections on Pope Francis’s exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we happily find the cosmic convergence of these greetings from St. Paul to the Corinthians and the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel with the annual commemoration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus And His Name! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 20, 2021

Years ago, Jimmy Swaggart sang a very beautiful song called "The Lovely Name Of Jesus" by Charles B Wycuff. Why is the name of Jesus lovely? Listen!

What an exciting thing to talk about. . . the Name of Jesus! There are so many songs that describe his name as lovely, beautiful, sweet, but also powerful and to be used with authority. The most important verse is when Joseph was told to take Mary and "She shall bring forth a son and shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul And His Commission Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

When God needed to lift the gospel from the Jewish context that predominated in the early church, He knew that it would take a special man. And He had just such a man prepared. Truly, Paul had a unique commission.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 3: The Man Who Said “Yes.” (Or, Paul and His Commission) October 28, 2012 Romans 1:14-17 Romans 1:14-17 I am debtor both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

"christ Is Coming!" The Call Of The Old Testament Prophets Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

The countdown to Christmas is on! At least in most houses. It might have begun in November or possibly even earlier. But the countdown to Christmas actually began thousands of years ago when God first made the promise to send the Savior Jesus.

Has the countdown begun at your house? “What countdown?” you might ask. But don’t pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about. The countdown to Christmas, of course! Now that countdown might be driven by different things. Some of you might be counting down the days to Christmas because ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

An Encounter With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany Calling the disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus 14* Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15* and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16* And passing along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran