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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Called To Order, Called To Joy

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,426 views

    The most important way that joy becomes strength is by knowing who we are, and whose we are, and why we are.

    Why did they weep? Why did the people of Jerusalem grieve when Ezra read the word of God to them? The people of Jerusalem had just achieved a major victory: rebuilding the wall around the city which had been destroyed during their seventy years of captivity in Babylon. They had foiled their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Making A Living Or Making A Life? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    A call to pursue God instead of money and possessions.

    Introduction: - Jesus talked a lot about money. In fact, 16 of the 38 parables He gave are about money or possessions. Out of all the important issues needing addressed, almost half of His parables speak to the issue of money and possessions. Move #1: Most people would say, "I really didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Who Is Called?

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 18, 2008
     | 4,011 views

    Every believer is called to belong to God. Paul indicated to the Christians at Rome that both he and they had the same calling (Rom. 1:1, 6). Likewise, he wrote to the believers in Ephesus that just as there is one Spirit and one body (that is, the church

    Who Is “Called”? 1 Samuel 3:20 Are only certain people “called” by God to do important work for Him, such as the prophet and judge Samuel (1 Sam. 3:20)? The issue of “calling” tends to be confusing, largely because it deals with significance. Sometimes people talk about their day-to-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Jones avatar

    I Press On Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 10,667 views

    EOLS: The Christ-life is a continuing journey toward the goal; we must pursue with a plan and purpose.

    I Press On! Php 3:7-21 (7) But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. (8) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Three Keys To Fulfilling Your Destiny In Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 84,826 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE THREE KEYS TO FULFILLING YOUR DESTINY IN LIFE NAMELY 1. REALISE THAT YOU ARE NOT YET PERFECT 2. PURSUE THE PURPOSE OF GOD WITH ALL DILIGENCE 3. FORGET THE PAST AND PRESS FORWARD TOWARD THE MARK OF THE HIGH CALLING

    THREE KEYS TO FULFILLING YOUR DESTINY IN LIFE ********************************************** 1. REALISE THAT YOU ARE NOT YET PERFECT 2. PURSUE THE PURPOSE OF GOD WITH ALL DILIGENCE 3. FORGET THE PAST AND PRESS FORWARD TOWARD THE MARK OF THE HIGH CALLING THE MESSAGE THREE KEYS TO FULFILLING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Ong avatar

    The Call: Greatness

    Contributed by John Ong on Nov 27, 2017
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     | 7,991 views

    If you believe in Jesus, then also believe in His promise that someday, the world will be destroyed and we will all be in Heaven with glorified bodies and the greatest of whom were those that during this life have sacrificed, served and been selfless.

    Some people see Christians as someone who are not strong, muscular and powerful; we tend to think that they’re not supposed to fight back even when they’re being pushed around. Some of us don’t see Christians as great in some aspects simply because some think they are just Christians, and for some, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

    The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025
     | 155 views

    How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. It means walking in obedience, embracing spiritual disciplines, engaging in acts of love and service, enduring trials with faith ...

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. Consider a young professional working in a competitive corporate environment where unethical practices such as dishonesty, manipulation, or cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

    Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    I delivered this sermon following my own ordination ceremony. It encourages people to answer the call of God on their life.

    Answering the Call, Mathew 16:24-26 Introduction When I met Bill Ellerman I was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, stationed in Yuma Arizona. Bill was a retired Baptist preacher who happened to be the father in law of a woman who my wife worked with at the time. Bill was a wonderful man. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Called To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    As God’s chosen people, we are called to godliness.

    April 16, 2001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of the previous topic—Called to Repentance 1. Important Things Discussed: a. True Repentance Involves Four Things: i. Putting our priority in line with God’s priority ii. Discarding things that create disorder in our lives iii. Replacing discarded things ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Answering The Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

    Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,828 views

    Every believer is called to be a disciple of Christ. It is up to us individually to heed the call to follow the Lord as His disciples.

    The Call to Discipleship Matthew 4:19 As much as it hurts to admit, I truly believe the church has failed miserably in one vital area of ministry. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s there was a concerted effort to reach unbelievers with the Gospel, and the church rose to the call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Called To Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    We were called to the end that we might be holy.

    II. CALLED TO BE HOLY. A. CALLED TO BELONG TO JESUS. Romans 1:6. Paul numbers the saints in Rome with those of all nations who are “obedient to the faith” (Romans 1:5). Amongst all these, Christian believer, you are “the called” of Jesus Christ. This calling is efficacious, and connects us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Vertical Call

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    A call to a passionate relationshp with the Savior

    The Challenge When you became a Christian how many of you had a dramatic improvement in your quality of Life? How many of you want to go to the next level? Are you feeling that nothing satisfies, that the church just doesn’t fill the yearning in your heart anymore? Do you desire to let God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational