Sermons on Upward Call:

Called To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

Pastors have been called to serve.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has a message for us, a message that is as ...read more

Topics: Called To Serve

God's Calling Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are all called by God to salvation and service, but we must learn to hear and answer His call amidst the interference in our lives.

Hey! Welcome! We're going to dive into some cool stories about Samuel and David and see what they can teach us about God's call in our lives. A.W. Tozer once said, 'God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we only plan things we can do ourselves.' So, let's get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Divine Guidance, Spiritual Discernment, Faithful Obedience, Prophetic Calling

The Call Of Mary Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024

Mary is unexpectedly chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Savior of the world. Despite feeling unprepared, Mary humbly submits to God's plan. Mothers, like Mary, can handle their many roles with grace by having a humble spirit and being open to God's call on their lives.

Hey guys, happy Mother's Day weekend! Today, we're giving a shout-out to all the moms, grandmas, and all the women who make a difference in our lives. You know, life can be like a surprise pop quiz. You think you're ready for math class, and then BAM! You're hit with a history test. That's kinda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Unexpected Calling, Mary's Journey, Divine Intervention, Life Changes

Call To Me!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 18, 2025

Based on Jeremiah 33:3 - Encourages hearers to call to the Lord in prayer.

“CALL TO ME” Jeremiah 33:3 FBCF – 8/17/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Cellphones have changed our lives in so many ways – some good, some not so good. Some ways they’ve made us lazier – Other ways more efficient. We use them for so many more things that just making phone calls – apps for everything! On ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025

How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. It means walking in obedience, embracing spiritual disciplines, engaging in acts of love and service, enduring trials with faith ...

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. Consider a young professional working in a competitive corporate environment where unethical practices such as dishonesty, manipulation, or cutting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Serve

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025

October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Ezekiel 33:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Call of God

Acts 13 v 1-12 The Call of God The Qualified - 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Their Dignity - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Calling of God

Acts 13 v 1-12 The Calling of God The Call of God v 1-5 - They were called to - 1. Progress the Work A Divine Work - 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. A Defined Work - 4 So they, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Challenge And The Call Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025

The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Called To Be Saints PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love and hope, encouraging believers to live as God's children and anticipate a future in Christ's likeness.

Good morning, family. We are here, together, in this place of worship. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We are here to feel the warmth of God's love and the touch of His grace. We are here to see His face in each other and to hear His voice in the silence of our hearts. We are here to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Topics: Transformation, Future

The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Open, Call

Macedonia Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores our personal response to God's call to service, using Apostle Paul's response to Macedonia's plea as a guide.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and spirits. As we come together today, we find ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder, bound by the common thread of our faith and the shared pursuit of understanding. We find ourselves drawn to the wisdom of the Word, eager to glean from its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9

Topics: Call

Calling Nathanael PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores discipleship, doubt, discovery, and dedication, urging us to discern and live out God's call to follow Him in our daily lives.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's a joy to be in your presence today, to stand here on this blessed, ordinary Sunday, where we gather together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a wonder how we can come together, week after week, and find new treasures in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Calling, Disciples

Never Give Up, Never Surrender Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Paul shows how to return and keep moving—admitting we haven’t arrived, forgetting what holds us, and pressing on toward Christ (Philippians 3:12–16). The direction is the point: let go of past wins and wounds, lean forward, and run because Christ already holds you.

Last week, we kicked off our series "Back At It," and we talked about how Jesus meets us where we are, even when we've drifted back to our old ways. We looked at the story of Jesus cooking breakfast for His disciples on the shore, calling them back to their true purpose. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phantom Pain

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

God is all about progression and moving forward, He desires for us to keep moving forward, so that we could progress. All through scripture God was pushing man forward to reach to obtain their destiny, miracle, etc.

(12) And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: (13) For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-15