Sermons on Missionary Call:

The Patriarchs The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Call of Abraham Genesis 11:27-12:9 David Taylor March 6, 2016

The Patriarchs The Call of Abraham Genesis 11:27-12:9 David Taylor March 6, 2016 The first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to showing us that humanity is helpless against the effects of sin. God created an ideal environment for humanity who rebelled and we see that sin is like a virus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Patriarchs The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Call of Abraham Genesis 11:27-12:9 David Taylor

The Patriarchs The Call of Abraham Genesis 11:27-12:9 David Taylor March 6, 2016 The first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to showing us that humanity is helpless against the effects of sin. God created an ideal environment for humanity who rebelled and we see that sin is like a virus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Practical Holiness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2016

A holy walk is best seen in our attitudes to others.

A CALL TO PRACTICAL HOLINESS. Leviticus 19:1-2; Leviticus 19:9-18. In the midst of Jesus’ best-known ethical sermon, the Lord taught the foundational motive for right Christian living: ‘Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect’ (Matthew 5:48). In many respects ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling All Friends

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 13, 2016

Jesus offered a parable of a woman who had lost a coin of great value. Once it was found, through a diligent search, she called her friends to rejoice with her. We too should seek out the lost and rejoice in their salvation.

Calling all Friends Luke 15: 8-10 Our text today comes from a familiar chapter where our Lord shares three different parables – The Parable of the Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. These parables were given in response to the Pharisees criticism of His interaction with sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 27, 2016

(Appropriate for Watchnight or New Year's Eve service as well.) As Christians we live in the certainty that Jesus is coming again. It could be today, tomorrow, or any moment. We need to wake up, clean up, and grow up.

Romans 13:11-14 A Wake-up Call A priest and pastor were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that read, "The End is near! Turn around before it's too late!" One speeding motorist yelled out his window, “Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” as he flew by. From around the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 25:1-13, Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Peace And Unity Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

When we enter into fellowship with Jesus, we enter in as part of His church.

IV. PEACE AND UNITY. A. CALLED INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 1:9. We may think that we enter into fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ as so many individuals: but ultimately, we enter in as part of His body, the church. This fellowship begins at conversion, continues in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

We are called to suffering: but we are also called to glory.

V. SUFFERING AND GLORY. A. CALLED TO SUFFERING. 1 Peter 2:19-21. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Peter 5:10, Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

Jesus wants us to abandon our compromised, self-centered involvement in the church and turn to the God-centered communal life He can use for His resolve. The purpose of the church is to reflect God’s character to the world.

An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all types of vegetation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

"Called Out To Serve”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 6, 2022

. Summary: To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and growth in the local church,

Summary: To challenge the hearers to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example. To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Calling?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 14, 2022

The world places value on significance and achievements that are temporary. But GOD calls us to a higher standard that is Spiritual and Eternal.

2022.11.13 SUNDAY SERMON NOTES: What is Our/Your Calling? William Akehurst, HSWC A former pastor of mine was quoted to say that one of the greatest callings on an individual's life, is being called as a “servant of GOD”. Another pastor friend added that the greatest thing is to be called a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To A Great Name Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The God of Abraham, is still calling people today -- out of a self-centered existence into a life of daily service to Him.

The London zoo introduced a four-day exhibit: “Humans in Their Natural Environment.” They added a human display as part of the exhibits. The human “captives” were chosen through an online contest. To help visitors understand the humans, the zoo workers created a sign detailing their diet, habitat, ...read more

Denomination: Other

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 18, 2020

To establish that "calling on the name of the Lord to be saved" is hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel's truth. We will clarify what is meant by: "calling on the name of the Lord." And how repentant believers call on Him to be saved.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Calling on the Name of the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss "Calling on the Name of the Lord." This is the fifth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be other lessons bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:21, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ascension Calls Us”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 19, 2020

Today the text empowers us to a great call not to give up, this thing is on us, to pardoner with Jesus , to know it now time, Ascension calls us to pray, and to have faith that works.

Acts 1:6-14 “Ascension Calls Us” 1. Ascension Calls us “Don’t Give Up” • The days prior to Jesus' murder had been brutal for them. • They had scattered and hid out they had much confusion • Perhaps thought the last three years was a mess or was it • One thought they had What are we to do? He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Methodist

Our Calling As Believers Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

The three fold call of every believer

Turn in your Bibles to Romans 1:7 and while you’re doing that I’ll tell you a story. A group of 30-year-old friends got together for a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at the Glowing Embers Restaurant because the wait staff there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Called . . . Go - 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 4, 2020

Looking at how we grasp divine moments from God.

Your Moment Matthew 25:31-46 July 5, 2020 Last week we were talking about grabbing hold of those moments in life which are transformative. That’s a tall order! I know that! That’s kind of what makes messages like this filled with so much fun and anxiety. It’s being alert to when God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist