Sermons on Upward Call:

The Calling.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 19, 2024

Remember this, “What the caterpillar calls the end, God calls a butterfly." Ephesians 4:1MSG In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel.

The Calling. Ephesians 4:1-16NIV Ephesians 1-3, Are all about sovereignty and grace. These 3 chapters are the foundations of our faith. Ephesians 1-3, teach that we are blessed with every spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 3:14-17, Philippians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, James 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Called

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 15, 2024

A sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 Called Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our scriptural texts today center on being called. We meet the young boy Samuel who is awakened in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024

Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, and calls for active faith in confronting challenges with Christ's guidance and strength.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather under this roof, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We come together to share in the Word, to find solace, and to find strength. We are here to remind ourselves that our faith is not a fair-weather friend, but an anchor in the storm. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Acts 5:17-25, Luke 22:31-32

Topics: Carrying Cross, Following Christ

Ways To Thank God Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 9, 2020

This sermon gives us three simple ways to thank God

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Scripture: Psalm 118:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Exodus 23:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering The Call (Part I) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000

This sermon looks at the relationship between works and growing disciples. You can’t mature without serving and service requires a disciple.

Answering The Call (Part I) The Open Door John 4: 35 "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 "And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Benefits Of Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2025

Isaiah 40:31 outlines 4 benefits of waiting on the Lord: Inward strength, upward strength, outward strength, and onward strength.

THE 4 BENEFITS OF WAITING ON THE LORD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR. Fishing season is almost here… 1.Q: Why are fish so smart A: Because they swim in schools! 2. Q: What does the pope eat during lent? A: Holy mackerel! 3. Q: What is the richest fish in the world? A: A goldfish 4. Q: What do fish use ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is That To You? You Follow Me!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2025

Peter had denied the Lord 3X. When the Lord told Peter how he would die, he wanted to know about John. Jesus said, "What is that to you? You follow Me!" We're looking at 4 things that distract us from following Jesus.

WHAT IS THAT TO YOU? YOU FOLLOW ME! John 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gifts from Heaven 1. A kitten climbed a 15-foot tree in a pastor’s front yard and climbed all the way to the top, and started crying loudly. The pastor’s children asked him to save it, so he pulled the tree over sideways, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering The Call Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010

Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Calling

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008

A call to revival.

Isaiah’s Calling Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Call To Discipleship Part 2: False Starts Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

We did to have excuses when the going gets tough. Jesus' call is for total commitment. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

When Jesus calls us to follow Him, to be His disciples, Jesus did not call for any halfway measures. How many of us, after the holidays, or before summer season starts say we are going to diet, join a gym, and get healthy? With good intentions we jump right into. However, by day 3 of our diet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Call Others With Us Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006

Why should we call our families to Christ? Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and p

Inviting others to “Come with Us” Who Gives the Invitation Who Receives the Invitation Numbers 10:29-32 (KJV) And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, (Jethro) Moses’ father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the Lord said, I will give it you: come thou ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Night Calls - A Call To Serve Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 24, 2010

God often deals with us at night. In the deepest night God brings Israel out of Egypt. At night God wrestles with Jacob. At midnight God looses Peter’s chains. At night Paul hears the Macedonian call. In the middle of the night God calls Samuel to serve.

Night Calls – Part One: “A Call to Serve” 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Introduction: God’s word declares that “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all” As such we often equate times of trouble, of difficulty, of spiritual lows with the night. We speak of the thief coming in the night; of death stalking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Night Calls - A Call To Help Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 31, 2010

Have you ever had the frustration of being in the middle of something you had planned only to be interrupted by someone needing your help? Paul was carrying out his plan for spreading the Gospel when God interrupts him with a call in the night for help.

Night Calls – A Call to Help Acts 16:1-10 Introduction: Have you ever experienced the frustration of being in the middle of something you had planned to do only to be interrupted by someone who needed your help and assistance? The Apostle Paul was carrying out his plan for accomplishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Night Calls: A Call To Judgment Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 14, 2010

Every one of us will receive a call to judgment. For some it will be at the midnight cry as seen in Matthew 25, for others at the end of the ages as discussed in Revelation 20. But be assured everyone will be judged.

Night Calls: A Call to Judgment Matthew 24:36-44 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 Introduction: We blindly go through life as if therer is no day of reckoning. Jesus Christ repeatedly taught the reality of judgment to come. We can deny the existence of a day of judgment but none can deny its certainty. Every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist