Sermons on Unexpected Calling:

Call 911, The Fire Is About To Fall Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2009

God’s jealousy will be revealed two ways; in the fires of His wrath against sin; and in loving kindness for those who are faithful. The time of separation is upon us. Jesus is coming soon.

Call 911 The Fire is About to Fall By Pastor Jim May Deuteronomy 4:24 says, “For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.” Did you know that God is jealous over you? God’s jealousy over you is two-fold. 1) He is jealous over your purity and commitment to Him as your God. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Jesus Calling You To Do?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

We all have the responsibility to live and speak in such a way as to reflect the gospel and sometimes to share it in words.

The calling of the Apostles was a process rather than one decisive event. The event we are looking at today is the third time Jesus has placed a call on their lives. That is not to say that the fishermen ignored the earlier calls. A careful comparison reveals that each call increased in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

Contributed by Steve Kempton on Sep 22, 2006

Mountains in the Bible that God calls all leaders to climb. Clarity comes when you reach the summit

Mountains God calls us to Climb. I do believe that there is great benefit in being both real and completely honest about the reality of Pastoral life and all it’s expectations and challenges. All of the events of the last 10 years of ministry, both good and bad, has aided both my own personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-4, Genesis 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Come To Call Sinners

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 2 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 9:9-13 “I Am Come to Call Sinners” Woodlawn Baptist Church July 3, 2005 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Hooters? If you’re thinking that I’m being disrespectful or irreverent, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Holiness And The Call To Be Like Him

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 23, 2005

Exposition of Psalm 99

Islington Baptist Church November 20, 2005 Psalm 99 Scripture reading: Daniel 4 God’s holiness and the call to be like Him This morning, during our Scripture reading time, we learned about a King named Nebuchadnezzar. Of all of the Kings who have walked the earth, King Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Us To Suffer Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

How does suffering fit into God’s good plan for my life?

When Life Gets Rough “Suffering” When God calls us to suffer 1 Peter 1:6-7 Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gracious God Calls To Us

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 23, 2006

Questions! Questions! Questions! If God knows everything why did he ask so many questions of so many people? Through the questions God addressed to Adam and Eve after the fall into sin we learn why God asked many of his questions.

This morning I am going to test your knowledge of the Bible—specifically the Old Testament. As I quote a series of questions I want you to identify the person to whom God was speaking. Here are the questions. “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?” (Genesis 4:6) Of whom did God ask ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Can Refuse God's Call?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2006

Pentecost 3(C) - When God calls, who can refuse? Not Saul, nor Paul.

WHO CAN REFUSE GOD’S CALL? June 25, 2006 - PENTECOST 3 - Galatians 1:11-24 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we continue with our study of Galatians with Paul’s concern for the faith of the faithful in Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Like Ezekiel, We Are Also Called

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 21, 2006

We are called to give God the best of our talents, a fair amount of time and a tenth or more of our gross income. Have we turned our backs on God? Will we get to mourn our misfortune along the banks of a foreign river?

July 23 2006 --- 7th Sunday after Pentecost ---- Ezekiel 2:1-5 Grace Mercy and peace from God the Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The prophet Ezekiel is the type of man that I enjoy reading about. He lived during a time of international upheaval. The balance of power in the area ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Shalt Call His Name

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2005

A look at some of Christ’s names in Luke 1 and 2.

Luke 1:31 Thou Shalt Call His Name… Woodlawn Baptist Church December 25, 2005 Introduction It is with great joy that we gather this morning on the day we celebrate the birth of Christ. While multitudes of people today will meet with friends and family to open presents and spend time together, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Calls Men To Be Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 20, 2005

The greatest legacy a father can pass on to his family is a spiritual legacy -- A legacy that honors Jesus as Lord and keeps the commandments of the Lord.

God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders Psalm 78:1-8 Thanks to Mother’s Day we have a special day we celebrate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. The idea of honoring fathers began in Spokane, Washington when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora was raised by her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Ready When God Comes Calling Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 23, 2005

Joseph languished in prison for two years after he thought he had a chance to get out. But when Pharaoh came calling suddenly he was ready to serve. So how do we keep "at the ready" when God comes to ask us to serve unexpectedly?

Verse 1 2 years passes after Joseph gives interpretation to the baker and butler. What must Joseph had thought. After it looked like God was making a way for him to get out of prison – the days were followed by weeks which were followed by months and years – and nothing. You’d think God had given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Clear Call To A Complete Committal To Christ

Contributed by John White on Nov 23, 2006

In a day of easy believism and when it seems so easy for some to profess to be committed Christians, Paul calls us to a complete and unreserved committment to Christ..

A CLEAR CALL FOR A COMPLETE COMMITTAL TO CHRIST "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To True Religion - Take Inventory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Do we live as if we will account to God one day or as if God doesn’t really come into the picture?

By Michael Prabaharan The Recipe isn’t working "Our past Christian heritage is long gone, replaced by seemingly more successful and relevant spiritual and secular beliefs. The "holy land" is a shambles despite centuries of religious heritage, promises and hope. Those who’ve abandoned the more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican