Sermons on religious vocations:

Twenty Four Hours To Live

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2018

Suppose you knew that you would face your God sometime tonight. What would you spend your day doing? We would not waste one second of that precious time.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2018 Twenty four hours to Live Let me invite you all to do what we in science call a “thought experiment” for a while. Suppose, through a vision or a medical diagnosis you attained a 99% certainty that you will not wake up tomorrow morning. Suppose you knew that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

What Are You Called For?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2007

If you take a poll you’ll find that most people think of callings and vocations solely in the context of consecrated religious lives, such as pastors, teachers, missionaries and the like. And that’s tragic, because all people are called by their

What Did God Call You For? (I Pet 2:20) Does God really call people to serve Him in particular ways? Who does God call, and how do they know? Could God be calling me to serve Him? Anybody receiving the Gospel’s message will at least wonder about these things; and it’s natural to bring them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Christ's Witnesses Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2010

Christ calls all of us to witness to the love of God and the presence of a Savior

Monday After Ascension “You Will Be My Witnesses” 17 May 2010 Jesus came to reverse the curse of Babel. In the Mesopotamian plain, human beings played gods in their arrogance, and God scattered them over the earth, multiplying their languages. In the upper room, and at Pentecost, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Bezalel And Oholiab

Contributed by David Bonnet on Nov 11, 2007

Lots of names in illustrations but modify as you like.

Does your weekday go something like this? Rush through breakfast to get to school, or the office, or the store. And there’s so much to do there. And then after our full-time responsibilities evening time rolls around and we got all that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Diaconal Call To Service Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2012

The plan of God for all of us, especially clergy, is a call to service and understanding, not tyranny.

Solemnity of the Epiphany 2012 Diaconate Vocation Spirit of the Liturgy “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” the Magi said to Herod. It was a straightforward question to the wrong guy. There are times to be subtle and times to be blunt. I recall many years ago when I was a sales ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

God Made You What You Are

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 26, 2015

God Made You What You Are 1) That you may acknowledge him 2) That you may serve him Sermon preached for a service of thanksgiving for first responders.

So why did you become a first responder? Did someone in your family serve and you wanted to be just like them? Did you join because you figured you would have new challenges every day keeping your work interesting and engaging? Or did you join because you wanted to make a difference in a way that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Biblical Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ.

Intro: Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ. It is a serious call for allegiance to the cross of Christ! Today we shall study the different aspects ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: *other

Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Ordinary About Our Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2022

Our evangelical mission is anything but ordinary.

This Sunday is best called the “3rd Sunday after Pentecost.” I say it is best called that because it reminds us that Christ’s Catholic Church is Pentecostal–evangelical in the original sense. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit, working in us individually, as families, and as community to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-18, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Enigmatic Concept Of Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

The United Body of Christ

THE ENIGMATIC CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL UNITY EPHESIANS 4:1-3 The opening of chapter 4 marks the principal transition of the entire Epistle. As is his custom in other writings, Paul turns from the doctrinal to the practical. Paul recognizes the value of spiritual unity in the church because he had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Always Right To Do Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2024

The disciple has one overweening concern–the proclamation and living of the kingdom of God.

Saturday of the 10th Week in Course 2024 Following the Lord Jesus is not easy, although His yoke is light and not burdensome. How can I say two seemingly contradictory things? Following Christ is the right thing to do; we probably all believe that or we would not be together in Church, at least ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 8:21-34, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Why Would I Do That? I Love My Brother. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2010

Only if we love Christ and experience His love for us will we want to share Him with others.

Monday after Pentecost May 24, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The readings from today’s Gospel give us a clear and bold testimony about how the first generation of Christ’s disciples lived out the command of Jesus to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Peter, writing to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

"Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Rev. #57-17:1-3 Religious Babylon Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 22, 2010

Last time we talked about the origin of Babylon and saw from the Bible that it’s roots are from Gen. 10:10 to do with a man named Nimrod. 10And the beginning of his kingdom was Bab-el,-later called Babylon. REVELATION 17 is telling us about the reli

Rev. #57-17:1-3 RELIGIOUS BABYLON 6-5-10 Last time we talked about the origin of Babylon and saw from the Bible that it’s roots are from Gen. 10:10 to do with a man named Nimrod. 10And the beginning of his kingdom was Bab-el,-later called Babylon. REVELATION 17 is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Deceptive Religious Leader: The False Prophet Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 16, 2023

Satan imitates a false resurrection, sends someone to act godly, performs fake miracles, and then demands humanity's worship. Why? Because he is so desperate to be accepted that he attempts the things of God to fool humanity.

Alpha and Omega, Part 39, Revelation Part 16 Satan’s Deceptive Religious Leader: The False Prophet Revelation 13:11-18 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18, 2 Corinthians 11:10-15, 2 John 1:7, Galatians 1:6-10, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational