Sermons on Sacred Calling:

Called To Be A Bondservant Series

Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Aug 13, 2007

When we clothe ourselves with Christ we put on the "livery" of Christ and in doing so we become His servants. This message is om outline form but has all the Illustrations written out.

I love bumper sticker theology. It may not always be the most sound theological statements, but they generally at least have the ability to make you think. The one in particular that I am thinking about said, "God is my Co-pilot." Do you remember the sticker? It took a great deal of heat. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Continuous Call Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007

This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2007

Why would God ask the Israelites to make a verbal commitment to Him? Hadn’t they already shown their intention by following Moses out of slavery and to the foot of this mountain? Consider the power of "vows" and how God uses them in every aspect of our li

OPEN: One of our country’s most beloved Presidents was Abraham Lincoln. He had the great misfortune of being at the helm of our nation during one of it’s most troubled times. The once united States had split in two, and the armies of the North and South were waging an incessant war that claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 2, 2006

God’s calls us to 1) Salvation 2)Follow Him 3)Serve 4) Sacrifice our Lives for Him

“God’s Call” October 1, 2006 “One day as Jesus was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew fishing with nets, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me! And I will make you fishermen for the souls of men!" At once ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

Who Calls?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 6, 2006

Have YOU heard the Sovereign call? Could you resist it?

Isaiah 42:5-42:9 “This is what God the LORD says -- he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it: ‘I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Called By God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2006

5 MAJOR REASONS WHY GOD CALLED US: I. The first reason is UNITY (1:10-12) II. The second reason is DIVERSITY (3:4,6) III. The third reason is OPPORTUNITY (3:5)

CALLED BY GOD 1 Cor. 1:9-12, 3:4-8 NASB The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Campaigns And Callings

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

Twenty-first political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a pol

It’s that time of year again… the air is cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the television is full of pithy little advertising spots exhorting why I should choose one candidate over another. I think I’ve figured out how to identify a negative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Altar Call

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Oct 26, 2006

Turn from your evil ways

Turning From Death by Gerald Van Horn Ezekiel 33:11 “Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, oh house of Israel?” Our text is addressed to the house of Israel but I would like to take the liberty and apply it everyone. The most difficult thing to do sometime is to turn. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call Of God

Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006

We are NOT called to be pew warmers!

The Call of God Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Usually when you hear this verse preached, the preacher focuses on the prize, or pressing toward the prize. Well today I am going in a different direction. I want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus calls and we must follow, but when we do He promises to transform our lives and to use us for His glory and honor.

The Call of Jesus Matthew 4:18-22 Today is President Lincoln’s birthday, and in his honor I’d like to begin with an imaginary story. There once was a man who thought that it was a shame that instead of celebrating Lincoln’s birthday like we used to, we now just celebrate the generic President’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

Called To Be A Priest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

What does it mean to be a part of a holy nation, a people belonging to God, the priesthood of all believers?

CALLED TO BE A PRIEST I Peter 2:9-10 Intro: As many of you know I come from a very strong Irish Catholic family with lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Several of my mom’s relatives are Nuns and Priests, and a few on my dad’s side as well. Growing up in my family as in all Good Irish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

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

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Worship Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

Paul calls the church to worship God for the amazing things He has done for us in Christ Jesus.

A Call to Worship Ephesians 1: 3 – 14 I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought about it, but there very first story in the Bible involving more than one human being, is the story of a wedding. God, after looking at everything else in all creation and pronouncing it good, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called Christians

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 5, 2010

The believers were not called Christians in Jerusalem, but were called Christians in Antioch.

Text: “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts 11:26). Who is a Christian? How would you define a Christian? I would say that a Christian is a person who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. A Christian is one who proclaims, follows, and lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian Church