Sermons on Jesus Calls Sinners:

The Pharisee & The Woman Weeping At Jesus' Feet: The Two Debtors Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022

When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.”

What does it really mean to say our sins are truly forgiven? In our Christian faith we call that justification. A word rooted in the word justice. Which is what my name comes from, justin, means justice or to be justified. “What is justification? It is the declared purpose of God to regard and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Salvation Army

Intents Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Oct 17, 2015

The intents of the heart leads to actions. This passage reveals the intents of Jesus and the Pharisees. The hearer is challenged to do good and save life like Jesus taught.

Mark Series Intents of the Heart Mark 3:1-6 October 18, 2015 AM Introduction: Once again we find Jesus teaching to the people with the Pharisees standing by listening for an opportunity to find something wrong with His teaching. In this instance it is on the Sabbath day. Jesus is going to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Chosen For Glory

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 24, 2022

Paul quotes Jeremiah 9:24, Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom; Let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord"

Paul’s begins this letter to the Corinthians with a call to the holy, the sanctified in Christ Jesus (1:1–3) and expresses his thanks for the strengths they exhibit (vv. 4–9). But the apostle quickly turns to the first of a series of serious problems that keeps the church from reaching its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Call You Friend?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2018

I would love to be counted a friend of God? There are 4 kinds of friends? Which are you? Are you a friend to others?

CAN I CALL YOU FRIEND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE NEED FRIENDS… Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN SYMPATHY AND COMPASSION? Sympathy is a box of Kleenex and a bowl of chicken soup. Jude 1:22 And of some have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Jude 1:22, 1 Samuel 18:1, 2 Timothy 4:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Call Me Barabbas

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 27, 2011

The story of Barabbas illustrates a profound truth about salvation - the substitution of Christ for each and every one of us.

YOU CAN CALL ME BARABBAS Text: Mark 15:1 – 15 Most of you call me “Shawn”. Some of you call me “preacher” or “pastor.” A couple of you call me “Daddy.” But you can all call me “Barabbas.” In chapter 14 of Mark, we read how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 11) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Now with the media tracking you and keeping you accountable, the way you live out your life daily will send a message to others who you really are and what is your calling. This should not stop you to live out God’s call.

Opening Illustration: Jesus has become popular again. His name pops up in the news all the time. In 2004 Mel Gibson did what Billy Graham could not do. Through his movie The Passion of the Christ, he took the cross of Jesus and planted it squarely in the middle of American public life. For a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call Upon The Lord-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 19, 2022

Personal testimony by Pastor Kiruba Stephen- How God answered her earnest prayers.

So from then, we were able to go to church, and have birthday parties. That’s why Saturday we have thanksgiving. That’s why we are able to go to meetings. We are able to be with people. Before, we were all by ourselves. We couldn’t even go to a park. But, God is so faithful. He can go, he can go ...read more

House - Part 8 - House Calls Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 21, 2010

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “House Calls” I. Introduction Over the last month and half or so we have been talking about how to guarantee a move of God. Such a guarantee only comes when we build the house God’s way. God is not obligated to move into what He has not designed. When we follow His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call That Frees Us….and Others Too!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 10, 2015

When we follow Jesus, we believe that God has something better for us and all of humanity. That is the message of the readings from Jeremiah, Hebrews and Luke. We are to spread that message in our world by witnessing to God's love for us.

There is a story that Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish minister and politician, was preaching one Sunday on the end times, and in particular on the Day of Judgment. As he reached the climax of his address, he said that on the Day of Judgment, "there would be wailing and gnashing of teeth". At that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Anglican

I Am Called To Do What? Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 2:21-25 Suffering from Happiness: I am called to do what? Jesus a babe in the manger Jesus as a boy confounding the religious leaders Jesus as a young carpenter Jesus as a humble teacher Jesus as a compassionate healer Jesus as a compassionate man Jesus who quieted the storms Jesus as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Greg Rupley on May 21, 2003

What Would You do to bring someone to Christ? Looks at the full text Luke 5: 17-26 with a call for decision at the end.

Luke 5: 17-26 … “Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures.” Jesus Heals a Paralytic (original except for titles of outline points.) What would you be willing to do for $10,000,000? In their book, The Day America Told the Truth, James Patterson and Peter Kim reveal some shocking statistics ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Calls Us To A New Way Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

On Reformation Sunday we are called to reflect on how God is calling us to a new way of life, a life viewed through the lens of the Gospel.

Opening Text: Luke 9:21-26 THE GRACE WAY SO FAR Week 1: Foundational – The Cross of Jesus Week 2: God speaks to us – Through His Life giving Word Week 3: God’s focus for us – Being His evangelical and reforming people (church) This week: The Grace way - calls us to a new way 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-26, Galatians 2:15-21, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Calls Us To Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

God’s light is the only way man can be saved as seen through the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus.

New Series: Christmas - A Celebration of Light (Acts 9:1-31) Today’s Message – God’s Light calls us to Salvation (9:1-9) 1 December 2002 Introduction: Christmas is a time for lights. It seems this weekend most of my neighbors were out hanging their annual Christmas lights. Lights are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist