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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    "Life At The Wood Pile"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,222 views

    "The call to discipleship is a call to follow Jesus in the way of the cross.¡¨

    The young husband was a troubled and he was going to a psychiatrist about the problem. The doctor told him, "You don¡¦t have to let your wife bully you! Go home and show her you¡¦re the boss! The young man got home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife¡¦s face, and growled, "From now on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    God calls us, but we tend to ignore His call.

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Great Burden

    Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    We may not be called as an evangelist but we are all called to evangelize!

    A Great Burden Romans 9:1-3 Paul was ready willing to give up his relationship with Jesus (his salvation) to see his own brethren get saved. Paul had a great sorrow and continual grief. Paul realized a horror.. He was saved yet his brethren were not!! I. The Burden Luke 10:2 “Therefore said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rescue! Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,811 views

    God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

    A New Beginning The Rescue! God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Genesis 1:1&2 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aim High

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,452 views

    A call to bravely answer God’s call on our lives

    Aim High and Be All You Can Be because It’s Not Just a Job, It’s an Adventure! Judges 6:11-23 Introduction: Marine recruiter story. “There are probably only 2 or 3 of you in this room who are good enough to be Marines. You know who you are. I’ll see you after this.” I. God’s Call A. Gideon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Unqualified Series

    Contributed by Braden Pedersen on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,315 views

    Jesus doesn't call the qualified, he calls the committed.

    Pastor Braden Pedersen: Hey guys I am so excited to be back here on Faith4All we’re ready for a great year this year so excited to see God move. We’re beginning a brand-new series called ‘I am UNQUALIFIED X2’ this is going to be a short 2-week series and I urge you to share it on social media, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fear Not, Just Come Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,044 views

    The call to the shepherds is the same as the call to us, just come and see.

    It wasn’t the world’s oldest profession, but it was close! I mean you know what the world’s oldest profession is right? That’s right, farming. Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain the oldest was a farmer, thus making farming the world’s oldest profession. What were you thinking? And Abel the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Answering The War Cry

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    You are called to be a soldier in a spiritual war. Are you answering that call?

    Juda Myers sings a song “War Cry”. I have placed a link at the end of the message so you can hear an excerpt and order the CD, if you wish. Sister Myers is a fervent warrior in the pro-life movement. She was conceived in rape and has a special compassion for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lady & The Tramp

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,953 views

    The Lady & the Tramp The Call of the Wild or The Call of the Wise Two Invitations

    The Lady & the Tramp The Call of the Wild or The Call of the Wise Two Invitations Proverbs 9:1-18 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,340 views

    Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Tells Date Of His Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 12, 2019
     | 3,984 views

    Here in this passage, Jesus predicts His death at the hand of the ones who should have been the first to accept him as Israel’s Messiah. It is incredible that these religious leaders perpetrated history’s greatest crime during Israel’s holiest festival.

    JESUS TELLS DATE OF HIS CRUCIFIXION INTRODUCTION Life presents us with many opportunities; how we respond to them depends on what we love and what we look for in life. The Jewish leaders looked for the opportunity to destroy Jesus, while at the same time Jesus was anticipating the opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Coping With Rejection

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Many of us today are dealing with rejection. Many will have to deal with rejection in the future. What hurts the most is when unjust rejection comes from unexpected sources. As with all things, we must turn to God’s Word for guidance in coping with rej

    Coping with Rejection By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I remember as a kid when we would play basketball, football or baseball in the neighborhood, we would start by choosing two captains. The captains would then take turns choosing the players they wanted until all the players ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016
     | 8,460 views

    There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jacob Golden, Jr. avatar

    Advent-Ure!

    Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 18,953 views

    God calls us into the wilderness on adventures in faith — but he goes with us.

    ADVENT–URE Malachi 3:1–4 • Luke 3:1–6 December 7, 1997 • Advent 2 (c) The word of God came to John — in the wilderness. What image does the word “wilderness” conjure up in your mind? [wait for responses] Barren wastelands? Deep, untouched forests? Absence of civilization? Wild beasts? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Come And Join Us!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2024
     | 1,582 views

    This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today.

    Scripture: Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:14-15 Theme: Evangelism Title: Come and Join Us! This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene