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  • Steve Gladwell avatar

    A Call To Obey

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    Seeing what we can learn from Abram about obedience to God’s call.

    I want to tell you about a dream I have. It is a far fetched one and stands absolutely no chance of coming true, yet it is still one of my dreams and so it is important to me. In fact, it is a dream that is probably common to every parent in the world, although, as far as I know, it has never come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    The Call Of Missions

    Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    A look at the great commission and what it costs.

    The Call Of Missions Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 9:57-62 Text-Words from which every Missionary gets their calling Used probably more than any other scripture-save John 3:16 called "The Great Commission" 12 men/ now 11 sculpted, molded by Christ. Prepared for this one day when the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Call To Commitment

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Place Called There

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 10,313 views

    It is important to recognize our place call there

    A Place Called There Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee. For many of us God has spoken by his Word or by his Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    A Call For Compassion

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,269 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Bender avatar

    The Call Of God

    Contributed by Jim Bender on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    The call of God goes out to everyone

    Isaiah 55:1 Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price The call of God goes out to everyone who will recieve it. It does not matter who you are or what your name is, how much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Call To Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 22, 2013
     | 5,718 views

    Don’t crowd Jesus only when you have a need. Instead, answer His call to be with Him, to preach, and to have power.

    Several years ago, on New Year's Day, a beautiful float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Called To Shine!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 23, 2013
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     | 10,467 views

    Our light should shine in such a manner that men will glorify God through witnessing our good works not to glorify men and have them in admiration but ever to point to Christ, to lift Him up to have Him glorified in us.

    Mat 5:14-16 KJV Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Call--Accepted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013
     | 4,721 views

    Astonished at Jesus' teaching and amazed by his authority and power, Peter, James and John accept Jesus' invitation to follow him even though they do not know what the future holds.

    Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Called To This Rock Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,474 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013
     | 9,411 views

    When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call To Arms

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,156 views

    CALL TO ARMS

    CALL TO ARMS INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 25 IS A PSALM OF PRAISE EXPRESSING GOD’S FAVOR FOR HIS FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE SETTING OCCURS IN 701 B.C. WHEN KING SINNACHEB OF ASSYRIA WOULD ATTEMPT TO OCCUPY AND DESTROY JERUSALEM. HIS ATTEMPT FAILED BECAUSE AN ANGEL OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Challenging Calls Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,986 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Calling By God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013
     | 5,316 views

    Isaiah experiences the call of God and submits to God

    Isaiah 6:1-8 “Here am I, Send me” Background Isaiah’s commission comes to him when he realizes God and His greatness. King Uzziah or Azariah died. II Ki 14:21,15:3. Hos 1:1, Am. 1:1. Isaiah was son of Amoz II Ki. 19:2, 20:1, II Chr. 26:22, Is. 1:1, 6:1. 6:1-4Greatness of God: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Called & Separated Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,725 views

    PAUL CHARACTERIZES HIS LIFE AS CALLED & SEPARATED. THIS STUDY LOOKS AT THE MEANING OF THOSE TWO VERBS PAUL USES TO DESCRIBE HIMSELF

    Called & Separated Romans 1:1-2 1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2. (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) I. Calling (from God) a. Calling in Romans i. 1:6. Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God