Sermons on Vocation Calling:

Survival Of The Fittest

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 14, 2008

God is calling us to be overcomers and has given us a plan to accomplish it.

March 16, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 3:14-21 Subject: Overcoming Title: Survival of the Fittest I want to share with you today about a scientific concept that is predominant in the world to day – Survival of the fittest. This is a phrase that is spoken of by evolutionists but is more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arrest Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Playing Church

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 20, 2008

There is a difference between watching a game and playing the game. We are called to be a playing church

Playing Church The Living Word Theater in Cambridge, has been sharing the story of the passion for as long as I can remember. There unfolding before your eyes the Gospel comes to life. Each night Pete Hampton portrays Christ. Each night he is crucified in the big finale. It can be a very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Guarding Your Loyalty To God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Part of a series on 1 John, this sermon is a call to a steadfast commitment to God alone.

Guarding Our Loyalty to God — 1 John 5:21 As we come to the end of First John, we come to a surprising text. John doesn’t give one last word of encouragement to his people. No, he gives a new command, one that doesn’t seem connected to anything he has said in the letter. In our text, John told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Of Being Down

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Walking Tall

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007

Joshua Walked Tall as he did what the Lord called him to do

"Walking Tall" Joshua 1:9 Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua was facing the greatest crisis of his life. It was two-fold: (1) following Moses as the leader of the nation - 1:1, and (2) facing a great task in leading the people - 1:2-4. The former dealt with possible rejection and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Rid Of The Leaven

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

A strong call to holiness is our walk and worship as we move through this world.

GET RID OF THE LEAVEN TEXT: Exodus 12:15-20; l Corinthians 5:7-8 Exodus 12:15 20 -- “Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crying Wolf Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores the high calling of Christian honesty and the consequences of failure to adhere this standard.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Missionary

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s "missionary" call to serve God by spreading his message

Key Text: Isaiah 6:8 1. A Missionary Heart SEES God (v. 1-4) A. Isaiah saw God personally (v. 1) B. Isaiah saw God positionally (v. 1-4) C. Isaiah saw God purposefully (v. 3) 2. A Missionary Heart SURRENDERS to God (v. 5-7) A. It was a personal surrender (v. 5) B. It was a purifying surrender (v. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Superior Food Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 21, 2007

This passage calls us to Christian life and service using the powerful imagery of food.

I know that I am not alone in this here today… three weeks ago I made one of those New Year’s resolutions to take off some weight. Pity me, because this is no small thing. First, I’ll be 42 this year. Even when I was 32 it really wasn’t that much work to drop a few extra pounds… but something ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Between Saint And Sinner. Pt.2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 22, 2005

Can you as the Servants and Children of God attest and testify of your calling and election?

Between Saint and Sinner. pt.2. Can we as ministers attest to the validity of our calling and election as Ministers? Yes. Can you as the Servants and Children of God attest and testify of your calling and election? Yes. In fact ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Series

Contributed by Ronito Nartea on Sep 8, 2005

The calll of God bring changes upon the life of th called out ones

Calling Changes Character Text: Luke 5:27 Introduction Let us all read the passage in Luke 5:27-31 Levi as a Tax collector what kind of man is he? What is his character as a man? What is his relationship towards others? Lets us summarize his status as a man of position and prestige 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are You Bringing?

Contributed by Troy Richards on Aug 14, 2007

The difference between information and invitation, a call to get people to invite others to church.

WHO ARE YOU BRINGING? - MARK 16:15 -what’s happening next week? [Back To School Bash] -why are we having the Bash next week? -it’s not because it’s fun. Hey, I like to have fun, but I would much rather have one of you have a party and me show up there. We could all have fun at your house. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Methodist

Silent Phones Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 23, 2007

What you need or want just be patient and wait on God to call you.

You remember last lesson we talked about David and how he defeated Goliath. David helped us learn how to defeat our giants. You remember? - Face them head on - Get to the head of the problem - Be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Do not be scared - Keep your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sow Your Seed, Cast Your Net, And Let God Handle The Harvest

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Feb 10, 2007

WE DO NOT DECIDE WERE TO PLANT THE GOSPEL SEED BUT WE ARE CALLED TO SOW IT .

SOW YOUR SEED, CAST YOUR NET, AND LET GOD HANDLE THE HARVEST By Rev. Scott Epperson 2/2/07 (Mat 13:31) Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: (Mat 13:32) Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal