Sermons on Wake Up Call:

The Call To Overcome

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2008

We are to lean on Christ and live an overcoming life, in the midst of the troubles of this world. For the Lord is reigning upon His throne and sovereignly in control.

We have just finished the messages to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. And I was all ready to move away from Revelation. • I was thinking about what to preach. I sat down on Thursday night and received through the email a newsletter from SermonCentral, which I subscribed to. • ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Calling

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 18, 2015

The fire of the Holy Ghost sees the plan of God---our calling, who we are in Christ Jesus.

YOUR CALLING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 18, 2015) "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you" (John 14:26, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Friends

The Macedonian Call

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 21, 2025

For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C

The Macedonian Call Acts 16:9–15 NKJV And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jun 4, 2011

You may have heard folks saying the "the Bible" opposes anything but the "straight" narrow path.

Thank you for having me on the program today. I am Daniel Haas with Provo Community United Church of Christ. When you ask a German Evangelical minister like me to speak at a Pride Festival you are gonna get a biblical lecture. So here it goes - the Greek New Testament knows two kinds of love: agape ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Congregational

The Divine Call Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Divine Call

Psalm 98 The Divine Call 1. To Song - It's Trust - 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song; Jericho - Joshua 6:16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the Lord hath given you the city. It's ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Call To Recommitment.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2024

"Choose you this day" (Joshua 24:15).

A CALL TO RECOMMITMENT. Joshua 24:14-25. Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, descendants of both Abraham and Jacob, and there they presented themselves before the LORD (cf. Joshua 24:1). Joshua recited the history of the dealings of the LORD with their nation thus far: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Barnabas

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 31, 2004

This message calls for Christian Disciples to answer the "Call to Be a Barnabas" by being instruments of encouragement in the lives of others through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

CALLED TO BE A BARNABAS --ACTS 4:36-38; and II CORINTHIAS 1:3-7 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: “On May 24, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat quietly slipped out of the marina at Falmouth, Massachusetts, for Falmouth, England. It would be the smallest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Call To Contend Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010

Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 3:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

Dwight L. Moody once stated, "I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord's people were divided." For God to bless the church, there must be unity.

The Call to Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Recently, I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. Frank Martin has written a book entitled War in The Pews that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary Call Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2025

Acts 16:6-10 teaches us that God sovereignly directs the spread of the gospel.

Introduction On March 17, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick was born in 373 A.D. on the banks of the River Clyde in what is now Scotland. His father was a deacon and his grandfather a priest. When Patrick was about 16, raiders descended on his little town and torched his home. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Calling Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 21, 2007

Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to fulfill the things He has

Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:18-25

Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Title: Called to Suffer Date/Place: LSCC, 9/25/05, AM A. Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of toddlers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Jacob

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 3, 2007

This is a study on call and consecration. It is also an exposition of Genesis 35

JACOB’S CALL TEXT: Genesis 35 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The Shechem massacre placed Jacob in a most fearful state. Yet God made Himself very real to Jacob as He spoke to him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Call Me

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004

If we will humble ourselves before God in prayer... and if we will listen to God’s voice when He speaks to us...

The Power of Prayer I’m sure most of you will remember the sniper incident that terrorized the Washington area for awhile. Before they caught the snipers, they managed to kill 10 people and wounded 3. What you may not know is, prayer played a vital role in bringing that situation to an end. 50 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Suffer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2012

A talk on how Christians should view the calling of suffering; looking, in patience, to Christ.

Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25, Title: Called to Suffer, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/12, PM Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist