Sermons on The Call:

Called To Be A Barnabas

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 31, 2004

This message calls for Christian Disciples to answer the "Call to Be a Barnabas" by being instruments of encouragement in the lives of others through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

CALLED TO BE A BARNABAS --ACTS 4:36-38; and II CORINTHIAS 1:3-7 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: “On May 24, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat quietly slipped out of the marina at Falmouth, Massachusetts, for Falmouth, England. It would be the smallest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

Competing Calls Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

#4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 17, 2004

This message uses the greatest verses on discipleship to show us how to not only know Christ as Savior, but to also walk with Him

A Call to Commitment Luke 9:23-26 I. Commitment Means Making a Choice (v. 23) A. It is an Eternal Choice B. It is a Selfless Choice C. It is a Daily Choice II. Commitment Means Becoming a Loser (v. 24-25) A. We Must Lose Sinful Lifestyles B. We Must Sometimes Lose Friends C. We Must Lose Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Solitude

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004

Only in coming away and being alone with Jesus will we have the power and provision of God to do His work.

I. The Call to Solitude verses 30-32 A. Called out of the Active Life Disciples two by two go out to heal the sick, raise the dead etc. For years they watched Jesus do it. Now it was their turn. They had seen God’s power worked through them, Demons cast out, the blind see etc. The crowds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Pray

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2004

Pray, Its a practice, Its Relational, Its Asking God, Its yielding to God, Its’ the Key to Victory in life.

A Call To Pray. Intro: Communication in our Global Society. If these break down our society would be lost. Result: Mass Hysteria(fear), crime, etc. . . This also happens when we have no line of communication with God! Why do we call people that are unsaved lost? Because they have no line of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

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

A Call For Compassion

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

Keeping our eyes focused on what we are called to be as a child of God.

Today I received a call for help – didn’t want a Thanksgiving basket (that’s been what a lot of calls have been for) – just wanted everyday food. I know we have those who abuse – at times you wonder – as a boy I remember a homeless man. Wise preacher walked over and shook his hand, after he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call For Praise

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

A simple devotional on praise for God

Psalm 33:1-22 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. 4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Transformation Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ALL THAT DEFINED US WAS HOW WE ARE BEING CHANGED BY A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS?

Call to the Transformation John 1:29-50 March 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION * Who are you? * What makes you who you are? * The Job you do? * The clothes you wear? * Who are you? * What defines you? * Where you live? * Your Family? * Your Ethnicity? * Your skin color? * Or Mix of it all? * What defines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disciples Are Called Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2014

What we see from Mark 3 is a very simple message based on the actions and teachings of Jesus: "If we are to be LIKE Jesus in our life … shouldn't we live and act as He did?"

The Disciples are Called Mark 3:1-19 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Priests

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Calling In The Wilderness

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday of Lent

Luke 4:1-13 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:9-13 I’m told that it’s impossible to be hungry in the desert because of the sand which is everywhere. Today our readings take us into the desert, or the wilderness if you prefer (the words are the same in the Greek and Hebrew). Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To This Rock Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013

Even though this world is not our home, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses while we are here.

Called To This Rock Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Today we are beginning a new series on the Book of 1 Peter that I have entitled, "Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down World." 2. Peter was expertly qualified to speak about living right side up. a. He was a follower of Jesus almost from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Worship

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

From the Old Testament right down to today, Worship of God is an important and powerful part of our lives as believers and as Church families.

CALLED TO WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson June 30, 2013 Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. From the very beginning days of Hosanna Church, God has called us to embrace the Worship of God. Many years ago, we got past the so-called “Worship Wars” stage of such a transition. In 1970, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational