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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,652 views

    A message on discipleship.

    THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP John 1:43-45; Mark 1:16-20; 2:13-14 INTRO: These three Scripture passages contain the calls of four of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Certain truths leap out of the passages. The first thing to notice is that Jesus issues the call to discipleship. In the Greek, the calls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Called To Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    What does it mean to be a holy man or woman? This passage looks at the term "sanctification" and how it applies to believers.

    Called to Be Holy Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction: It was the late 1920’s when a woman and her new husband moved into the man’s old family home. It was a clapboard house with a hall down the middle. It wasn’t much of a home, but it was all they had. Ten years later, however, the two had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,295 views

    The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

    A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Hayden avatar

    The Call Of God

    Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    The Call Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Called To Be A Priest

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Rogers avatar

    A Dilsciple's Call

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    This is a sermon on what we as christians are called to do.

    A Disciple’s Call Matt. 9:37-38 How many of us really understand what it means for us to be disciples for Christ? Every person who has ever called on Jesus to be his or her Lord and Savior is a disciple of Christ. And since we are disciples each one of us has rolls and positions in the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Calling Of Levi Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,554 views

    Jesus loves the outcast and calls them into redemption, and so should we.

    Apprenticing Under The Master Mark 2:13-17 The Calling of Levi I don’t think that tax collectors have an equal today in Canada in terms of how people in Judea felt about them. Hate would be too weak a word. Even today, tax collectors are not well-loved in the best of situations! But these ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Call To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 68,281 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

    Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Call For Help Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    Paul shows us that it’s good to expresses our longing for Christian fellowship. We should have the humility to ask for help when we need it.

    A Call For Help II Timothy 4:9-15 Purpose: To describe Paul’s humble willingness to ask for help. Aim: I want the listener to see a need to be actively involved in serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: What is the difference between a contribution and a commitment? Perhaps I can best explain this by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, comparing the Gospels description of the call of the first disciples.

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 27, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son called people in the midst of their daily routines to be his disciples and to spread the news of your love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Phillip Day avatar

    A Servant's Call

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,982 views

    What can a servant (deacon) do that benefits the church?

    A Servant’s Call (Deacon Ordination) Acts 6:1-7 I. The Need for Service (v. 1-2, 4) a. The church family has needs (v. 1) b. The pastors cannot forsake their call to study and pray (v. 2, 4) II. The Qualifications for Service (v. 3-5) a. Reputable righteousness (v. 3; Proverbs 3:3-4) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Call 911

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,516 views

    We had many 911 situations in this generation. Let this sermon show you how we can handle these situations to encourage this generation.

    We have just read in the above scripture a 911 situation. We found a boy vexed by a foul spirit and no one could deliver Him but Jesus. We all sat in shock as we saw two planes crash into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. These were absolutely terrorist attacks at its worst. God showed me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Salman avatar

    Called To Be A Witness

    Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008
     | 6,430 views

    A sermon on the obligation called on by all believers. To Witness.

    Tonight I want to talk about becomming a witness for Jesus. Our number one duty to the Lord since we are here is to be His witness. We are called to be His witnesses 2Co 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible