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  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Messenger Called Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    "Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

    A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "God Calls To Account" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in Hosea

    “The LORD also has a dispute with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds. 3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his maturity he contended with God. 4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed; He wept and sought His favor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Called To A Rewardless Mission

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

    ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Called, Appointed, Anointed Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 9, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,747 views

    This sermon deals with our calling to be the church in our society. It deals with our vision but can be easily adapted for any churches vision.

    The Stewardship of Vision Pt 1 ¡V Called, Appointed, Anointed Exodus 3:1-12 I had planned to wrap up our focus on stewardship last week ¡V but God had other plans. As I sought the Lord for what I should share with you this week He led me to another area of stewardship that I want to share with you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    4 Calls Of Missions

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    Four good reasons we should be sharing our faith with others.

    FOUR CALLS OF MISSIONS At age twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson (who later wrote Treasure Island) was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window watching a man light the streetlamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He replied, "I am watching a man cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Smith avatar

    Call No Man Father! Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    You must not be called ’Teacher,’ because you are all equal and have only one Teacher. And you must not call anyone here on earth ’Father,’ because you have only the one Father in heaven. Nor should you be called ’Leader,’ because your one and only leader

    “Call no man ‘Father’” says Jesus. That’s part of our reading today from Matthew 23. Jesus says, “call no man ‘Father’”. What’s that doing here? And I don’t just mean what’s it doing here as this week’s reading. I mean, what’s it doing in the Bible? Since the (not so recent) publication of “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "The Call To Ministry”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,107 views

    From the individual calls of the disciples we see that what he said to them is repeated in the life of every Christian.

    “The Call to Ministry” Mark 1:16-20 In the last message we looked at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Now we see that Jesus came out of the wilderness after his battle with Satan to declare the Kingdom of God was at hand. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,222 views

    There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

    Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Partners In A Heavenly Calling

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,190 views

    As the people of God, we are called to work in partnership with Christ and with each other.

    I am always encouraged when people from congregations across Northern Oho can blend their gifts and energy for the good of the entire district and especially when we can worship together. Hebrews 2:12 says, “In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” And that is what we want to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Mystery Called Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

    `Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Call To Humility And Service Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,634 views

    In this sermon we examine three platforms for serving one another: humility, the communion of the saints, and spiritual gifts.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Last month we concluded ten sermons on Romans 12:1-2. In these verses Paul makes a grand declaration about Christian living. He says, in a very provocative way, that he wants us to live our lives for God. He wants us to give ourselves for God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Called Out Of Darkness

    Contributed by James May on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,099 views

    Bartimaeus was brought out of darkness because of his faith. Let’s have faith in Jesus.

    Called out of Darkness By Pastor Jim May Jesus and the disciples stepped out onto the dusty roads of Judea and began to walk toward Jerusalem. The time that they had spent beyond the Jordan river had been eventful and Jesus had taught some great lessons to the Jews that lived in that area. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    They Called Him Jesus

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    Seven things Jesus did for us all

    THEY CALLED HIM JESUS Seven things Christ did for all. 1. He was “lifted up” as a Sacrifice John 3:14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15That whosoever believeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Call Upon Me

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,200 views

    Those of us who seek God and His righteousness will find it.

    Text: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). Introduction: Our Scripture reading this morning has to do with prayer. Prayer was extremely important in Jesus’ life. This was his means of communicating with his Father. This was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    The High Calling Of Servanthood

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010
     | 9,717 views

    • This evening I want to take a look at the high calling of servanthood. • As believers, we should follow the example of Jesus, who was seated with God but humbled Himself and became a man. Jesus came as a servant of the most high God! • Jesus told His

    Introduction • This evening I want to take a look at the high calling of servanthood. • As believers, we should follow the example of Jesus, who was seated with God but humbled Himself and became a man. Jesus came as a servant of the most high God! • Jesus told His disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational