Sermons on Mount Called Olivet:

A Call To Life

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 6, 2001

We are called to live our lives as fully as possible.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 8A Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C January 14, 2001 Readings: * Is. 62:1-5 * 1Cor.12:4-11 * Jn. 2:1-12 A Call to Life Today’s story of the wedding feast at Cana is, among other things, a call to life. God promises us a new life overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

God's Call Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001

This begins with the historical evidence from the ancient kingdom of Ebla that validates the life of Abraham and then I will look at God’s call. How He used Abram’s humanity, weakness and faith to open the door of God’s purpose.

God’s Call Genesis 11 ends with the genealogy leading up to Abram (later Abraham). Terah took his son Abram and his wife Saria, and grandson Lot and headed toward Canaan. They did not get to Canaan, but dwelled in the city of Haran (which is probably named after Abram’s brother who died after he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10, James 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called By God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000

God Called David to Service and Ministry

David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:4, John 17:5-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Calling Of God

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

When God calls we must have the courage to obey

The Calling of God Acts 9:10-19a March 29, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. The Statue of Christ: Strasbourg was bombed during WWII, a small church was destroyed during the bombing, the people went to inspect the damage, they saw a great deal of broken glass and rubble, the roof had caved in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Call

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

Aspects and response to the calling of God.

(Partially adapted from the Thompson Chain outlines) INTRODUCTION. A. Read text. B. We were all someone else before we were Christians. C. When we accepted Christ, we began to change. D. God has promised to conform us to Christ’s image. E. This is sometimes a slow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Christainity

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Jan 2, 2001

The call of our Christain life is yielding to Him our bodies, minds, and wills.

The Call of Christianity Romans 12:1-2 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Follow

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus

What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you heard a long time ago and that’s now faded away as the years have gone by, or is it something that you hear afresh every day? Well, today we’re going to look at this passage from Luke’s gospel where the call to follow Jesus rings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Forgive

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This season we are to present Christ to the world. To remind them that He came and to tell them why He came. Some of us are able to do this through the gift of singing. Christmas songs that bring us back to Bethlehem itself. Some of us, including our Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call Of Abram Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2004

Abram was told to break away from all he had known. God is silent on the details, but He promised to walk with Abram. He filled in the details along the way.

The Call of Abram, Genesis 12:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like to share a typical military experience. I was teaching a Character Guidance class one afternoon to a Company of soldiers from the 519th MP Bn at Fort Meade, MD. About halfway ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Components Of The Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Dont wait to hear what you want to hear, go.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Called To The Ministry

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We will be looking at the ministry of Aaron and his sons to find the qualities of a great leader.

Called to the Ministry Dr. Fernando Cabrera Exodus 9:2-10:3 True leaders... 1. Answers their Assignment “Take Aaron and his sons” (9:2) “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Components Of A Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

God’s call can come at any time! God’s call can be heard at any time.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

There are two ways you can see the depth of someone’s spiritual life: look at their checkbook (how they spend their money); secondly, look at their prayer life (how much time do they spend in prayer).

CALL TO PRAYER “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”Ja. 5:16 Kenneth Boa “Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer.” Ministry is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Lorne Sanny meant that when he said “Prayer is the ministry” There are two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational