Sermons on Pastoral Calling:

What Is A Biblical Lifestyle? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores finding true happiness through self-denial, carrying our cross, and following Jesus as instructed in Mark 8:34-35.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to connect in fellowship, and to lift our hearts in worship. Today, we're going to turn our attention to a profound and transformative passage from the Gospel of Mark. A passage that has the power to reshape our understanding, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35

Topics: Jesus' Calling

Celebrate The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores recognizing our unique spiritual gifts, rejoicing in our faith journey, and recommitting to God's mission for us, as part of the body of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, a fellowship of believers, standing shoulder to shoulder in the house of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father has a word for us today, a word that will challenge us, enlighten us, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Topics: Gift Of Calling

It's A Good Thing You Know Who's Calling You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon explores God's call to service, using Samuel's story to inspire us to respond willingly and become soul winners for God's kingdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, and to learn from His Word. Today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Samuel, specifically chapter three, verses one through ten. This passage, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Topics: Submitting, Call

Blinded By The Light, Starting Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ through the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus into Paul, a passionate preacher of the Gospel.

Beloved, there is a beautiful transformation that awaits us all in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This transformation is not just a mere change, but a radical rebirth, a complete metamorphosis that touches every aspect of our lives. It's a shift from darkness to light, from death to life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-20

Topics: God's Calling

A Second Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores God's grace, guidance, and greatness through the story of Jonah, emphasizing obedience, repentance, and the transformative power of God's Word.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a blessing to be here with you today, standing on the solid foundation of God's Word as we gather in His name. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not to hear the words of a man, but to listen to the voice of our God speaking ...read more

Topics: God's Calling

A Family Resemblance

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

We say we belong to the family of God, My question is can the world see the resemblance.

Ge 1:26 Ge 5:1 A Family Resemblance: It’s interesting sometimes to go to a family reunion or family get together and to look around at the different people and try to determine whose children they are by their characteristics, or features.(Sometimes it’s very evident, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Call For Justice

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

To be faithful to our God we must be concerned with much more than our own peace of mind or personal holiness. God calls us to care about others and the treatment they get in society.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 4: God’s Call for Justice Isaiah 1:16-26 March 18, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Probably most of us have heard people speaking about their faith as a very private thing, something you feel in your heart, something you don’t talk about. Sometimes you hear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-26

Great Grace #10: Share Each Others Troubles Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 18, 2013

As Christians, we are called to share each other’s troubles, help our pastors and teachers, and do good to everyone.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #10: SHARE EACH OTHERS TROUBLES THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are called to share each other’s troubles, help our pastors and teachers, and do good to everyone. 1. SHARE EACH OTHERS TROUBLES: (Galatians 6:1-5, NLT). 1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: *other

What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Called Good: A Place Of Atonement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This ten day period leads up to the Day of Atonement, or what the Jewish people today call Yom Kippur.

(I am thankful to Rob Bell of Mars Hill Community Church for many of the ideas presented in this message) Please turn with me to Leviticus. It is the third book in the Bible. I know many of you were probably reading Leviticus just this morning. Let’s go to chapter 16. When you think of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Materials Of Construction – God Calls For Stewardship Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#3 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness # 3 Materials of Construction – God Calls for Stewardship By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:1-9, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call 911, The Fire Is About To Fall Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2009

God’s jealousy will be revealed two ways; in the fires of His wrath against sin; and in loving kindness for those who are faithful. The time of separation is upon us. Jesus is coming soon.

Call 911 The Fire is About to Fall By Pastor Jim May Deuteronomy 4:24 says, “For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.” Did you know that God is jealous over you? God’s jealousy over you is two-fold. 1) He is jealous over your purity and commitment to Him as your God. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Spirit Called Jezebel- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

This is the end time.We are living in a terrible moment and the spirit of this dangerous woman called Jezebel is at work in our age

THIS SPIRIT CALLED JEZEBEL- Part 2 You are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, its a moment we share the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Anglican

Standing Tall 'mdist The Siren Call

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You become what you worhsip...

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, November 12, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Ps 127:1, 128:1-2, 5-6 Invocation *Opening Hymn #492 “I Know Not What the Future Hath” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #373 “Take my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hear Isaiah’s Advent Call!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 1, 2025

For our sermon this morning we are invited to hear a message from the Prophet Isaiah in his role as an Advent preacher. Actually, we hear three messages connected to three voices calling out in his prophecy.

They were all Advent preachers. From Moses to Malachi their messages were the same. Repent. Return. Believe. Yes, they delivered their messages in different ways, and at different times. But ultimately, they were the voices of God calling his people to turn away from their sins, return to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran