Sermons on Upward Call:

Life Purpose And Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 6, 2010

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and those who know their “purpose and calling” and do them well will be victorious and honored now and forever!

On December 10, many of us will be going to the theaters to see the next movie about the chronicles of Narnia. Yes, although it is about entertainment, there are many biblical principles from the writings of CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are actually 7 books and it can be said that the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:15-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Him Mighty Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 13, 2010

A look at God as our hero from Isaiah 9:6 and Zephaniah 3:16-20.

I don’t know what it was but for some reason when I was on vacation I just started to notice some of the weirdest things. I saw a sign in a restaurant that read, “This is a drug-free work place.” Really? Was that a change in policy? Was there a time when the sign could have said, “The whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Worship And Praise Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 27, 2010

Psalm 95 teaches us the importance of worship as a part of a chritian's devotional life. Worship is the first and highest priority. Therefore, it is the ksy to a successful prayer life.

A Call to Worship and Praise Pslm 95 In this series, we are developing an understanding of the basic disciplines necessary to build a devotional life with the Lord. We have seen that the Bible teaches us three basic habits we must develop in order to have a truly vibrant devotional life. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sleep, The Call, The Answer

Contributed by David E. Bowyer Jr. on Feb 20, 2010

What does the story from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 tell us. That can be applied to the church

The Sleep, The call, The answer. (where the word preach Is by itself It is meant as a reminder to let the spirit lead and not just read notes) 1 Samuel 3:1-10 1And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call To Get Wet

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The first of a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) I have shared elsewhere about my later in life triumph over my fear of water that has enabled me to swim. For others, it is an-going fear that has yet to be resolved. Some people are sacred to death of flying. To think of getting on airplane and taking off at 150 MPH, climb to an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wall Called Fear

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The second in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) In a book, whose title and author escapes my memory is the author’s story of rappelling down the side of a steep cliff as part of an outdoor learning experience. Now rappelling involves ropes, strong ropes, safety equipment, helmet, good shoes, and guts. It involves, going down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Calling Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

God calls us to obedience. Sin reveals areas of our lives that have not been surrendered to Christ. When we give all of ourselves to christ we will be both whole and holy.

“The Calling of Saint Who” Tapestry of Worship – Saturday Night Encounter I Peter 1: 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Twins Called Trust

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 14, 2011

The Bible shows us a pair of famous twins in the Bible, born of the same mother, sharing the same father but having two separate natures. One was a son of the flesh the other was a son of faith.

Bunbury Sun pm 14/08/2011 “Twins called trust” Intro: I was reading some information about twins that people had posted on a blog site. One question was – can identical twins have the same fingerprints? Well unless your name is Molly & you are a cloned sheep – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call To Lament And Wail Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 16, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt4 A Call to Lament and Wail Introduction/Review The name of the prophet Joel means- the Lord is God. The world in which we live is God’s world and God has a program and He does not answer to any man. In Revelation- concerning the seventh trumpet blast- Rev 11:15 Then the seventh angel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:4-20

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Calling To Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 16, 2011

God warns the people that their holiness is not based on them or what they can do, but it comes directly from Him.God calls them to a submission and obedience which He blesses... but will not bless if that obedience is not sustained.

10On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 11"Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask the priests about the law: 12'If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment and touches with his fold bread or stew or wine or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

This message deals with what total commitment really involves.

And finally we come to the final passage of John’s gospel. This last passage in John is a call to total commitment. There are 4 things we are going to cover tonight as we look at total commitment. 1. Total commitment demands following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 2. It demands the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Live As You Are Called Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2011

In our lesson today, Paul teaches that Christians should retain the place in life assigned to them by the Lord.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Live As You Are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling All Outsiders Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 23, 2011

This sermon, part of the Power of Jesus series deals with Jesus healings and miracles. Using Matthew 8:1-17 as text it deals with 3 healings early in Jesus public ministry: the Leper, the centurian's servant, and Peter's mother in law.

CALLING ALL OUTSIDERS Matthew 8:1-17 CHCC: January 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Years back when I was a Youth Minister in the Houston area, we used to take musicals on the road every year. (In fact, one year our youth group performed here. I had no idea at that time that this would be our church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Thing Called Marriage

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 4, 2011

A sermon that can also be used as a marriage or relationship seminar. Ephesians 5:22-30

Have you noticed that, as much as couples seem to ’get along’, they also spend just as much time ’not’ getting along? Statistics show that in the late 1800’s, only one out of every 34 marriages ended in divorce. By the mid 1900’s, one out of every 7 marriages ended in divorce, and through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-30

Denomination: *other

A Call For Faithfulness And Perseverance

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

With great spiritual privileges come great spiritual responsibilities! The Lord never promised an easy-going life for those who would faithfully follow after Him. Rather, He has only guaranteed to be with them who will seek and obey His will.

Intro: Paul, the experienced veteran knew two things Timothy needed: faithfulness and perseverance. II Timothy chapter 2 is Paul’s advice for Timothy to continue in the service God has called him. As servants of God, we too need to listen and obey such words of admonition. It is often humanly easy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: *other