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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Kindness Of Strangers

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 11, 2010
     | 9,039 views

    Every follower of Jesus Christ is called to be a "Good" Samaritan.

    Title: The Kindness of Strangers Text: Luke 10:25-37 Thesis: Every follower of Christ is called to be a “Good” Samaritan. Introduction: I do not want to begin this talk with a disclaimer but I feel I must. Despite my desire to be altruistic with an absolutely unselfish regard for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Can Use Anybody

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 494 views

    One of the greatest revelations in scripture is that God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

    GOD CAN USE ANYBODY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:11-16, Exodus 4:10-12, John 4:7-30, Acts 9:10-15 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest revelations in scripture is that God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. The God we serve is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    A Man With An Excellent Spirit

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 19,789 views

    Daniel was called a man with an excellent spirit, this is a message detailing why he was called such.

    An Excellent Spirit Text: Daniel 5:12 Where did Daniel’s excellent spirit come from? His surroundings? Was it because he had a good life, free from the burden of want and of buying and selling?, his spirit was able to soar? If so then where then were the other Jewish boys and where then is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Runaway Prophet Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 172 ratings
     | 41,913 views

    God has a call on our lives. We need to stop running and obey that call.

    Jonah 1 The Runaway Prophet Jonah was a prophet of the most-high God. It was his job to listen to the word of God and then communicate it to the people. It is by God’s word through Jonah that Jeroboam II extended the boundaries of Israel in 2 Kings 14:25. Much of what he would communicate would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    Wisdom’s call is an invitation to fear the Lord, avoid deception and ultimately a call to life.

    This chapter of Proverbs contains the invitations of two women. One is called Wisdom and the other Folly. Wisdom abides in a rock solid house with seven pillars. She has prepared a banquet of choice meat and fine wine. The table is set and she sends out messengers to call out from the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

    The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Radical Amputation

    Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    Jesus does not call us to be saved, but he calls us to follow him as Lord.

    This news story appeared locally on July 25th. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A mountain climber who had to cut his arm off to save his life visited Kansas City Friday. Aron Ralston was hiking alone in a Utah canyon in April when his right arm became pinned beneath an 800-pound boulder. He was named the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's In A Name

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    What do you call Jesus? What will he call you? These are directly connected.

    What do you call Jesus? Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation: Announced, Confirmed, Neglected Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,168 views

    The author’s call not to drift away is a powerful call on our current church practice.

    This morning in our journey through Hebrews, we get to the first of the important commands which the author gives to his community. And the thing we have to understand about scripture is that when commands are given to people, they do not simply come from the author’s mind, based on personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Man Sent By God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    This sermon will encourage everyone who are called and chose by God to pursue everyone’s calling.

    Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Mat 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mat 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,810 views

    We are called to WAR, we are called to defend our Faith. How will we fight?

    Defending God’s Honor Being a Defender of the Faith Intro: Welcome Back Kotter scene. We always take exception when someone we love is insulted, even if it is done in ignorance. Paul is in Athens, he was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up. Everyone heard of Athens, it would be the Las ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Risk: More Than Conquerors Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,357 views

    We are called to live above the life of sin. We are called to be more than conquerors.

    Risk: More than Conquerors Romans 8:35-37 Series: Games of Life October 30, 2011 Morning Service The Game of Risk Risk is a game of world conquest. The goal is to defeat all of the other enemies and rule the world. In a word, Risk is awesome. People who took great risks Noah risked ridicule and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous)

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014
     | 12,362 views

    God has called us to be faithful in our service to Him. As Joshua was called to be strong & courageous, we too are called to that same calling... but it can only happen when we are grounded in Gods Word & resting on His power!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 14, 2014 Date Preached: May 18, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Recognition of Graduates Sermon Title: Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous) Sermon Text: Joshua 1:1-9 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Joshua is challenged to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    This outline differentiates between the "called" of Matthew 22:14 and the "called" of Romans 8:30. In the Matthew passage, only a few of the many who were called responded to the invitation. In the Romans passage, all who are called become the children of

    THE CHOSEN FEW "For many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 I. A NECESSARY CLARIFICATION OF TERMS: It is important to distinguish between the "called" in Matthew 22:14 and the "called" in Romans 8:30. The "called" in Romans 8:30 refers to those who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Wente avatar

    The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023
     | 2,825 views

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ