Sermons on Unexpected Calling:

Who Art Thou Or What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Saul had questions that could not be answered except by the Lord.

WHO ART THOU, LORD? OR WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? B.R.: ACTS 5:34-39; ACTS 9:1-16; TEXT: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Introduction: The mind of Saul was in pain as he traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

Pastor Ordination Service

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 27, 2012

there are two different Greek words written here in this verse that hold great value to you…and your future Ministry…these two words are…aspires…and desires. By just speaking these two words aloud…they have very little significance. But when used to

Ordination Service Slide # 1…the perfect pastor I’d like to begin the service this morning by reading to you the job description for the perfect pastor. -The perfect pastor always preaches what we want, and for only 15 minutes…and…12.5 minutes of his message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:1

What Is That To You?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

We are called the same as Peter, to follow after Jesus. In answering that call we need to deny the distraction of others, the distraction of the circumstances of life, and deny even ourselves, and let us take up our cross and follow after Him.

What Is That To You? 03/07/10 AM Text: John 21:18-22 Introduction Last Lord's day we had the second lesson in a series based on a passage in Philippians in which Paul instructed the church in how to conduct themselves in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, a series which God willing we ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gambling Ministry

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Ministry

Text: Philippians 2:25-30, Title: Gambling Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.28.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul is explaining to the Philippians why their emissary was sent home early. Epaphroditus is an example of a growing disciple and his commitment to his church. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

More Than The Cloak Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011

Many people settle for the cloak of respectable religion. They claim to believe what everyone else believes – no more and no less. But Jesus came to call us into a growing relationship with him.

Me (my dilemma or question / Key Question) In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow him. Delcavo was able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011

There are three types of people that respond to the truth, which kind are you and are you willing to take the next step in your journey with Christ?

“Crossing the Line” John 6:60-71 Introduction… Have any of you seen the old Disney film, “Davy Crocket”? It is one of my all-time favorites. There is a scene in that movie, at the Alamo, when Col. Travis draws a line of the ground and asks the men that want to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Vision

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 14, 2011

Ezekiel worked for God right where he was, among the exiles in various colonies near the Chebar River in Babylon (v. 1).

One time when Michigan State was playing UCLA in football, the score was tied at 14 with only seconds to play. Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State’s coach, sent in place kicker Dave Kaiser who booted a field goal that won the game. When the kicker returned to the bench, Daugherty said, “nice going, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Followship - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Followship “Authentic Christianity” - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matthew 6:19-24 * What do you think when you hear the word “Authentic?” Most think of the text book definition; real, genuine, and even original. Unless you’re a collector, you might forget the simple truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Even A Stranger

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 7, 2008

God’s call is not just for saints, it’s for "whosoever will"!

EVEN A STRANGER! 1 Kings 8:41-43, "Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake; (For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:41-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Responses

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 14, 2008

An evangelistic sermon discussing the responses people give to the gospel message.

3 Responses Acts 17:16-34 (Open with Text) I don’t know about the rest of you, but I like to keep up to date on the state of the church in America. I read quite a bit on the subject of American spirituality and how we as U.S. citizens view ourselves spiritually. But what I’m finding today is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Out With Your Hands Up

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Everyone loves a good pursuit. Like in an old western - God pursues us. It’s about time we surrendered!

7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can The Church Afford Five Loaves And Two Fish?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 4, 2008

A short communion sermon challenging the Church to feed the hungry in body and spirit, by looking at what we are doing for the hungry of the world.

While attending seminary, each month the student body would gather for a general meeting, much like assembly at high school. We would have guest speakers presenting different areas of ministry for us to consider. On one particular Saturday we had a representative from one of the organizations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 1

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

In this passage, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the church to be filled with an understanding of what we have in Christ.

Intro Sydney trainer Harry Telford was a keen student of thoroughbred bloodlines and spent countless hours poring over pedigree charts. He believed he had found a future champion in a colt that was shortly due to sell in New Zealand. The colt was listed for the Trentham Sales in 1927. Harry ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Teacher! Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 29, 2010

God calls each of us to the Adventure of Life He has set before us. Everyone has his or her own path, but we all have the same call. Today we examine the call to make disciples.

Choose Your Own Adventure: “Be a Teacher!” Today we continue with the Callings God has placed on everyone, and the Choice we have to pursue them. Today we examine one of the most important choices we will ever make, that of “Being a Teacher”. Translated to the believer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare