Sermons on Religious Vocations:

Paying The Price

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Recognise, He Is One Among Us!

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 9, 2020

The Third Sunday of Advent.

Recognise, He is One Among You! Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We are invited today to reflect on the text from the Gospel according to John (John 1:1-6 & John 1:19-28): “A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Worthy Walk

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 30, 2025

This sermon challenges believers to live a life worthy of their calling by cultivating the humble graces required to diligently guard the precious unity of the Spirit.

Introduction: The "Therefore" of Our Walk My beloved brethren, this very morning, as the sun rises over our city, we open the Word of God to a pivotal moment. For three magnificent chapters, the Apostle Paul has been a master architect, laying a deep and unshakable foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"A Godly Mother"

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006

Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

“A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

"We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

Samuel is called by God and responds in faith, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”

1 Samuel 3:1-21 “A Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult theological concepts to comprehend, I believe, is that of call—that the Lord calls us to a specific vocation. Most Christians can accept the idea that pastors and other church professionals have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sodom, Gomorrah, Lot And St Otto Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2019

Our prayer, “Save us, Lord, for we are perishing,” will always elicit a positive response from Our Savior. God never changes His mind.

Tuesday of the 13th Week in Course Many years ago–well before I was ordained--a parishioner came to me with a sad tale about her brother. He had been raised Catholic in a strong Catholic family but had fallen away from the faith. She was very despondent about the situation, so I reminded her about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Genesis 19:15-29, Psalm 26:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

How Is Suffering More Than A Curse?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2025

Saul was a very, very good Jew. He saw the emerging Church in the months after the first Pentecost as a threat on multiple levels.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s begin with a question that I believe every follower of Christ should ask, early or late in our discipleship: Am I proud to be a Christian? What does that even mean? “Proud to be a Christian.” We feel pride in our own accomplishments, that is the good ones. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:24-28, Psalm 15:2-5, Genesis 18:1-10, Acts 9:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Family Values

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Jan 31, 2005

exhortation on family values as well as refelction on the Holy family of Nazareth.

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"how To Live Your Life Without Regrets" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 27, 2025

There are two places we do life the most; at home and work. How can I live an abundant life in both places? What is God's purpose for my home life and work life?

In 1989, country music star, Alan Jackson was sitting in a hotel room in Pine Bluff, Arkansas watching in rain out the window and was reflecting on the last 10 years of his life with his wife Denise. Their 10th anniversary was approaching and as he sat with his guitar and reflected on their first ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Courage Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on May 19, 2008

This is the third and final sermon from Prince Caspian...the message focuses on the arenas we must fight our battles with courage: our personal world, the public square, and with our partners in ministry.

“A Royal Courage” Lessons from Prince Caspian May 18, 2005 Introduction: This weekend the movie “Prince Caspian” was released and I’m sure Hollywood is thrilled with the adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ timeless Narnia book of the same title…this morning we are going to close our sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

This morning I want to look at the life of Samuel because his life is a good example of what ministry is all about. And I’m taking about ministry that takes place in the life of ordinary, everyday people... people just like you and me.

THE CALL OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 3:1 I read the legend of a man who found the barn where Satan kept his seeds ready to be sown in the human heart. And he discovered that there were more seeds of discouragement than any other kind. He also learned that these seeds could be made to grow almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Destined To Fish

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 30, 2009

How active are we in our search for the destiny which we are being called into? Simon, Andrew, James & John immediately followed their destiny.

Each of us has an ambition in our lives and we will spend a large amount of our time seeking it. Our target may be economical such that we will attain a welcoming comfortable lifestyle. We could possibly seek and be elected to a political office to fulfill a public service vocation. Or maybe our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Loyalty

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Faithfulness to God’s people. Faithfulness of God. For LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary Leauge) Sunday.

Intro The words of Ruth are some of the most beautiful and moving words of Scripture. Ruth cried to her mother-in-law, Naomi: “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Such loyalty is moving and inspiring. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Ordinary Men For An Extraordinary Task

Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus called 12 men ordinary men to change the world. God still calls ordinary people to do an extraordinary task.

I. Ordinary Men A. These were simple men whom Jesus choose to follow Him B. Some might see them as unfit. - Jesus, Son of Joseph Woodcrafter’s Carpenter Shop Nazareth 25922 From: Jordan Management Consultants Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist