Sermons on Sacred Calling:

For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 23, 2023

Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. So, when Jesus extends a call, what does it look like? What does it entail? What might He ask us to do? Or, what might we have to let go of in order to serve Him?

I have entitled our message this morning, “For the Sake of the Call,” and we are going to look at how Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. Allow me to get started with a joke: “Why did Jesus call so many fishermen to become apostles? He was always looking for a ‘net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

What do we need to purchase the water of salvation? Nothing at all! It is a free gift of the true and living God.

A CALL TO FAITH. Isaiah 55:1-5. ISAIAH 55:1. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 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. Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Be The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful.

THE CALL TO BE THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INTRODUCTION: Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful. Because Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

The call to holiness is one which we all share. But none of us are called because we are good enough. In fact, by our own efforts none of us could ever be good enough. And yet each of us is called to a purpose greater than any of us could imagine.

A Strange Encounter Imagine for a moment a young woman waking early, just before dawn to begin her daily chores. Still groggy with sleep though the morning is cold and quiet, she feeds the animals, and gathers water for the day’s washing. As she fills her bucket at the well, she imagines the life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene

A Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #3. The importance of unity in the church is critical for Kinfdom growth.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -So far, in Paul’s introductory part of His letter, he has made it a point to remind the believers in Corinth of two things: -1. They are saints in the eyes of God. -Seen as holy and expected to live according to that calling. -2. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Called To Work

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 4, 2021

A Labor Day message about working!

Called to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 September 5, 2021 There was a really popular television show called The Office. The Office was about employees of Dunder-Mifflin, a fictional paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show was called a mocumentary. There were unique times in the program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calling Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021

Why did the four fishermen follow Jesus? They desired things to be made right in the kingdom of God, and they wanted their lives to count. How is God calling us? The time to respond is NOW.

JESUS CALLING—Mark 1:14-20 ***Have you heard this riddle? “A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at the man with a menacing look. The man says, ‘Thank you,’ and walks out. What is going on?” It all makes sense, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For The Sake Of The Call Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2021

God has called us to be his representatives in the world.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die for the sake of the call Nobody stood and applauded them So they knew from the start This road ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Call To Rebuild

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 19, 2021

God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. But amidst the challenges, it takes uncommon trust and surrender to tackle what God is asking. This message can be re-worked for a building program.

Someone once said, “Build. Destroy. Rebuild. I’ve mastered the art of bouncing back. Now, to master the art of not having to” (Dau Voire). This is probably how a lot of us feel. We’re tired of striving and struggling, and we’re tired of having to rebuild. But rebuilding is necessary in order ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8, Ezra 6:1-4, Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025

October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Ezekiel 33:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Call of God

Acts 13 v 1-12 The Call of God The Qualified - 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Their Dignity - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Calling of God

Acts 13 v 1-12 The Calling of God The Call of God v 1-5 - They were called to - 1. Progress the Work A Divine Work - 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. A Defined Work - 4 So they, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Challenge And The Call Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025

The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Called Into Righteousness

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025

1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Other

Call To Me!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 18, 2025

Based on Jeremiah 33:3 - Encourages hearers to call to the Lord in prayer.

“CALL TO ME” Jeremiah 33:3 FBCF – 8/17/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Cellphones have changed our lives in so many ways – some good, some not so good. Some ways they’ve made us lazier – Other ways more efficient. We use them for so many more things that just making phone calls – apps for everything! On ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist