Sermons on Many Are Called:

The Noble Task Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

Jesus has given leaders to the church who are called to a lead through their Christian character and example; it is not a calling that all desire because it comes with great responsibility. It is also a calling that requires great respect.

Message “The Noble Task of Leadership” 1 Timothy 3:1 Why do politicians get such a rough stick when it comes to their leadership? I don’t want you to answer out loud but I suspect, if we were to share our thoughts and answers, there would be many reasons … and a few of us might even start getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Stewardship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007

Because God called us, we have an opportunity. “A man . . . called his own servants” (v. 4). “Faithful is He who calls you” (I Thess. 5:24).

“For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In The Leftovers

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 31, 2022

Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before and hopefully, many have read this story. This is the story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Christianity Just Another Religion

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Oct 19, 2003

Unfortunately too many people think Christianity is just one amongst many religions. This sermon gives the three main differences why it is not!

Is Christianity just another religion? Discussion with some friends at restaurant in Caloundra • Is Christianity just another religion? They said “guess so” • That bothered me. Here were long time Christians saying Christianity is just another religion • Hope none of you say it is just another ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Heavenly Treasures!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2018

Treasures of heaven that we have access to now, these are only a few I am listing in this outline. You may add many many more.

Heavenly Treasures! Matthew 6:19-20 (KJV)19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break ...read more

Press 1 For.........

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 29, 2004

When God calls, answer.

Press 1 For …………… Can I see a show of hands for anyone who has had reason to call Nipsco, Verizon, Comcast, or basically any company nowadays? ………Good. What generally happens when you call? ……That’s right! You definitely don’t get a live person, that’s for sure. We get the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do To About Phebe?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 4, 2008

An honorable woman, but not what many think she was.

Rom 16:1-2 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Ii: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Many levels of faithfulness are important parts of true discipleship.

Discipleship II: Faithfulness Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 15, 2010 As we consider what it is to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must touch on the matter of being faithful in following Him, being faithful in following through on His call on your life, being faithful in walking away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Excuses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

How many excuses have you given to the Lord.

No more excuses Exodus chapter 4 Good morning everyone, glad to see you this morning. If you would turn to Exodus chapter 4, we will continue looking at the life of Moses and the call that God put on his life. I have titled the message excuses, excuses… how many excuses have you given the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

If My People . . . (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2017

Call to Revival, Recipe for Revival

OPENING STORY: In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. Roberts began attending various revival meetings and during one he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Angels Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 17, 2021

The angels were messengers, mighty, many, and ministered to Jesus.

In the life of Jesus, we see the messengers of God, called angels. It was their mission to be God's supernatural communicators to people. Hebrews 1:14 called them "ministering spirits to those who will inherit salvation." They are described as personality, with intelligence and look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Did Extraordinary Miracles

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2008

God’s extraordinary miracles: 1- All heard the Word of the Lord 2- Many Illnesses were cured 3- Many openly confessed their evil

INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story of the duck hunter who was proud of his marksmanship. After a period of time a lone duck flew overhead. "Watch this," the hunter said to his friend, as he took careful aim and shot at the duck. But the duck just continued flying as if nothing had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cutting Through The Legalese Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2003

We look for loopholes in what God has called us to do, but the Bible calls us to a proactive lifestyle, it makes us face who we really are, and it calls us to accountability.

Some of us love to take the simple and make it complex. Some of us thrive on taking perfectly obvious matters and making them as obscure as possible. My neighbor’s car has on it a bumper sticker that says, “Eschew obfuscation”. After about a half-hour with the dictionary, I found out that means, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Professors Or Possesors

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2009

God has a high calling on the lives of his people. He has called us to great exploits for Him.

Professors or Possessors Review Last week we looked at the story of Joseph as a young man- was gifted by God w/dreams, these dreams were part of his destiny, but Joseph was also proud/arrogant in the way he handled what God had given him, his brothers sold him into slavery, in Egypt, as a slave, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fear Of Following Series

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 29, 2001

To follow Christ, we have to overcome many fears.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol.V, Issue 2, No. 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C February 4, 2001 Readings: * Is. 6:1-2a, 3-8 * 1Cor. 15:1-11 * Lk. 5:1-11 The Fear of Following The Unnamed Fear I’m sure you’ve all heard of the fear of flying. Some people just can’t get over the fear of getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic