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  • Sion Duong avatar

    The Call For Ministry

    Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010
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     | 13,102 views

    A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

    1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    This particular text is normally examined when we are going through difficult times, but can you imagine it from Jesus’ point of view and how much He desires to give us rest? (Ref: Matthew 11:25-30)

    Jesus is Calling Matthew 11:25-30 * This sermon was inspired by one originally preached by C.H. Spurgeon. Introduction - This particular text is often preached regarding sorrows and how joy comes - I’ve sought out this verse out before as well to seek strength from issues - Tonight, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call Of Jacob

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,797 views

    This is a study on call and consecration. It is also an exposition of Genesis 35

    JACOB’S CALL TEXT: Genesis 35 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The Shechem massacre placed Jacob in a most fearful state. Yet God made Himself very real to Jacob as He spoke to him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Called To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

    08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Holy

    Contributed by Elder David W. Jackson on Aug 9, 2007
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     | 4,648 views

    WHAT IS HOLINESS?

    WHAT IS HOLINESS? HOLINESS MEANS TO BE SEPERATED FROM THAT WHICH IS FILTHY AND UNCLEAN. 2 CORINTHIANS 6:17 TELLS US TO COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM (THE WORLD) AND BE YE SEPERATE,AND TOUCH NOT THE UNCLEAN THING; AND I WILL RECIEVE YOU. IN LEVITICUS 10:9,10 THE LORD GIVES RULES TO AARON FOR THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Be A Bondservant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Aug 13, 2007
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     | 12,175 views

    When we clothe ourselves with Christ we put on the "livery" of Christ and in doing so we become His servants. This message is om outline form but has all the Illustrations written out.

    I love bumper sticker theology. It may not always be the most sound theological statements, but they generally at least have the ability to make you think. The one in particular that I am thinking about said, "God is my Co-pilot." Do you remember the sticker? It took a great deal of heat. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Continuous Call Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007
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     | 3,875 views

    This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

    Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Call Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010
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     | 17,889 views

    God's calling is not always what we expect.

    Intro: 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “The responsible person, seeks to make his or her whole life, a response to the call of God.” 2. We begin with the call of Jeremiah, a man who clearly gave his life to fulfilling the call of God. 3. The Call of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:1-3 (NKJV) 1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Liberty!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011
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     | 6,239 views

    The freedom we have in Jesus

    Anatoli Shcharansky, a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. His parting words to her were, ’I’ll see you soon in Jerusalem."" But Anatoli was detained and finally imprisoned. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Adventure

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2011
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     | 5,814 views

    The call of Christianity is a call to adventure, an exciting undertaking , offering a remarkable experience and reward.

    A Call to Adventure Matthew 19:16-30 The Call of Christianity Introduction: The call of Christianity is a call to adventure. Adventure is defined as an exciting and uncertain undertaking attended by risk and peril, offering a remarkable experience and/or reward. Quite often an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of The Ploughman

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 17, 2011
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     | 10,566 views

    We know in farming & agriculture that long before a harvest is reaped there has been some ploughing of the soil. Any farmer can tell you that the idea of reaping a crop without ploughing the soil is ludicrous! Is it any different with the soil of the hear

    Bunbury Sun am 17/07/2011 “The call of the ploughman” Intro: *** Yesterday at the in-laws I did something I had never done b/4 ….. at least not w/ a machine. I ploughed some ground for my father in-law w/ a rotary hoeing machine. At first I found it quite a task to control & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 20, 2012
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     | 23,827 views

    Rest in God's faithfulness. We can only be faithful to the One who is truly faithful. Value faithfulness, not results. God looks for faithfulness. Therefore discover what God wants you to do and be faithful in little things.

    Deut 7:9 “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.” Faithfulness is a continuous, unrelenting devotion to a faithful God. • Our faithfulness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Responding To The Call

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,171 views

    The Lord calls each of us to be his representatives to the world, sharing his life to those around us in a peculiar way.

    “The time has come.” What is this time that has come? The time that has come is the fulfillment of Israel. From the cut off, burned out stump of Jesse, a shoot arose; from that shoot a single flower blossomed, producing a seed. Which seed fell to the ground, and thence arose a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Call To Follow Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,654 views

    You were made with a life purpose. The prophet Jeremiah put it this way, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” You were born with a purpose and plan in mind

    The Call to Follow Mark 8:31-35 USA Today did a survey asking people, “If you could ask God any question, what would it be?” The number one response was “What is my life’s purpose?'” All of us in the church were blown away by Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Deeper Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2012
     | 5,326 views

    Loving your neighbor as yourself is not longer the standard Jesus calls us to. Let us see what He calls us to do.

    A Trip to Hell (Preached first on 15/06/08, Sunday) Text: Rev. 20:15 Introduction Often the word “hell” is thrown around casually like it was no big deal. Many people even joke about Hell. Some have been heard saying that they didn’t mind going to Hell, because all of their favorite film ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ