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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Responding To Rejection And Hostility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 152 views

    Rejection, especially after genuine efforts to do good, can be deeply painful. But 2 Samuel 10 shows us that our response matters more than the offence itself.

    RESPONDING TO REJECTION AND HOSTILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 35:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 26:4-5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 10 presents a significant lesson in how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted and even met ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Immediately

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022
     | 2,035 views

    What causes us to respond to something immediately? In this sermon I will examine that Jesus CALLS, Jesus COMMISSIONS and They CAME.

    Immediately (Mark 1:17-20) Intro: A. It may have happened in your life. You get a phone call and drop everything to leave. There isn’t time to plan. What you just heard calls for immediate action. It may have been upsetting news like an accident or death, or it may have been exciting news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Lay avatar

    God's Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 30,377 views

    What can we do in difficult times. God invites us to call on Him. Like Jeremiah, we can respond to God’s invitation to prayer

    GOD’S CALL TO PRAYER Jeremiah 33:3 The Setting: Jeremiah was living in desperate times. The people of Jerusalem had been taken captive. Jeremiah had faithfully preached but his message had been totally rejected. Moreover, Jeremiah was imprisoned. Yet God gave this man, an invitation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Me Maybe

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,139 views

    Many receive the call of the Lord and choose not to follow Him. Looking at what it means to respond to that call, and the journey we choose as we practice faith and obedience to The Way.

    Call Me Maybe September 30, 2012 Mark 1:16-20 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Calls His First Disciples 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wandering Soul PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 745 views

    The main point of this sermon is that God uses our brokenness to lead us back to Him, promising to heal and restore us when we respond to His call for repentance.

    Hello, church family! Isn’t it wonderful to gather here today in fellowship, under God’s unending grace? We're going to dive deep into the Word of God, specifically into the book of Hosea, chapter 6 verse 1. It says, "Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he ...read more

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    Angels On Call

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    Christ Died for all and wouldnt call the angels down to take salvation away - He is the Christ that takes the sins of the world away

    Angels on Call Matthew 26:47-56 The Adversary & Judas Become Associated Satan enters into Judas to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3) The betrayal and arrest of Jesus occurs in Gethsemane Jesus could have called seventy-two thousand angels to deliver Him (Matt. 26:53) Angels and Jesus Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek The Lord. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 570 views

    Responding to the call of God.

    SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excuses Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2010
     | 5,308 views

    We all have excuses for not responding to Jesus' call to follow him. Life is hectic, complicated and filled with items that claim our attention. We have one reason, though, to respond to Jesus' challenge--his love and grace.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Excuses” INTRODUCTION One of the most memorable illustrations that I’ve ever seen involved a glass container similar to what I have here and rocks of various sizes. Using the rocks the demonstrator underscored and important lesson in life. Just when we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

    Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,644 views

    Jesus called twelve men to serve as disciples. These men came from different backgrounds, varied occupations, and unique personalities. Jesus used ordinary men in extraordinary ways. That should challenge and encourage every believer.

    The Calling of the Twelve Mark 3: 13-21 Surely you would agree that our study thus far has revealed a very busy, and often difficult time for Jesus. His ministry had gained momentum and immense popularity among the common people. Everywhere Jesus went, He was met with large crowds of people, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,103 views

    Responding to the call of God.

    SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "macedonia Call"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,419 views

    The sermon explains what Is the Macedonia call, Who receives the call, and how can we respond to the call.

    “The Macedonia Call” Acts 16:9-15 1. What is The Macedonia Call • It’s the call to help those in need it a God given vision to GO • It’s what Jesus told us to do, “19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inA the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Called To Be Saints

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Jesus calls us to justification, fellowship, and, sometimes, conflict.

    Called to Be Saints (Holy) I Cor 1:1-3 INTRO.: In verses 1 and 2 of this chapter, ‘called" is used three times. It is a very common word in the N. T. We see: Eph. 1:18 "hope of his calling Phil. 3,14 ‘The high calling II Thess. 1:14 "your calling" II Tim. 1:3 a "holy calling" Heb. 3:1 "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Gods Calling

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    1. Called—Salvation. II. Held—Companionship. III. Kept—Preservation. IV. Used—Service.

    FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL - Hymns today are all written by her - Born 1836 Worcestershire England (Called Fanny) - Youngest of 6 sublimes - Named after Nicholas Ridley, - He and Hugh Latimer were burnt together at the stake in the reign of ‘Bloody’ Mary - Father Anglican Pastor & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does A Christ-Follower Respond? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,373 views

    As believers, we are called to have a common purpose in everything we do. The Disciples understood the importance of working together by following a unified vision, and we must do the same to bring others into a life of freedom through Jesus Christ.

    How Does a Christ-Follower Respond? Acts 16:1-12 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational