Sermons on Sacred Calling:

Called To Be Light

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jan 4, 2010

Based on the Servant Passages in Isaiah this sermon focuses on the New Testament church fulfilling it’s purpose to be the light to nations in the world today.

CALLED TO BE LIGHT Isaiah 49:1-6 “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may l reach to the end of the earth” (vs 6) This passage of scripture is part of what is known as the “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah. There are four distinct passages of scripture that are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Calling

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 25, 2010

This morning I want to talk about the calling of God on our lives.

Our Calling 2 Peter 1:3-11 Story: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Holy Calling

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we recognize our place within the body of Christ and come to the realization that we do each have a specific, important ministry...it is only then that we will find the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving the living Christ.

A HOLY CALLING READ 2 Timothy 1:1 12 ...Romans 8:28 A man once visited Tiffany's jewelry store in New York City He was shown a magnificent diamond with its gleaming yellow light, and then he was then shown many other beautiful gems. But he noticed one that was completely without any luster ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 14, 2010

We have been called to love. Twelve times in the New Testament we are expressly commanded to “love one another”. Loving one is more than just words; more than just saying “I love you brother”. What is this thing called “love”?

Called to Love Galatians 5:13-14 “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2013

The call of Jesus is a call to a relationship, a call to be His disciples and a call to be disciple-makers.

Matthew 4:18-20 THE FIRST WORDS TO PETER 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 "Come, FOLLOW ME," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Forwarding

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013

This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Serve

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call To Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 22, 2013

Don’t crowd Jesus only when you have a need. Instead, answer His call to be with Him, to preach, and to have power.

Several years ago, on New Year's Day, a beautiful float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Called To Shine!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 23, 2013

Our light should shine in such a manner that men will glorify God through witnessing our good works not to glorify men and have them in admiration but ever to point to Christ, to lift Him up to have Him glorified in us.

Mat 5:14-16 KJV Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Contend Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010

Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 3:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Confess Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Do you find it easy to admit when YOU have done something wrong? If we are honest, none of us are really comfortable admitting we have done something wrong.

CALLED TO CONFESS This morning, as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, our focus is on confession, The Oxford dictionary defines confession this way: 1. A formal statement admitting that one is guilty. 2. An acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called In Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016

To show that GOD does the calling, He called us not us calling Him, He has chosen us before the foundation of the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to be righteous? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does the calling, He called us not us calling Him, He has chosen us before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Common Call

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2016

The LORD knew His plans for Jeremiah, and had a particular end in view (Jeremiah 29:11). The same is true for us: both as Christian individuals, and as Church.

A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and joint statements of faith and mission. This is not necessarily a bad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 5, 2016

Can one person make a difference? If you think you are too damaged to be used by God, you need to check out what God did with Paul!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Contracting leprosy more or less ruined your life during the times of Jesus and Paul. Once one contracted leprosy, their life was ruined forever. Generally, there was no recovery, there was no grace, there was no forgiveness. • Once a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist