Sermons on Wilderness Call:

Following Our Call

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 7, 2003

We all wait for that call from God, but what do we do when it comes?

When we hear God’s call, but do not head. The reading this week is a little longer than last, but I decided it was important to read the entire first chapter of Jonah. Everyone is familiar with the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale, but perhaps not everyone knows why. As we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call For Passionate People

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 18, 2003

What are you passionate about? Mark 2:1-5 gives us a great example of what passion looks like. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call For Passionate People

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 18, 2003

What are you passionate about? Mark 2:1-5 gives us a great example of what passion looks like. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call For Passionate People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 18, 2003

What are you passionate about? Mark 2:1-5 gives us a great example of what passion looks like. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

A CALL FOR PASSIONATE PEOPLE Mark 2:1-5 INTRO: Truth or Fiction? There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it? I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Calling Jesus Lord

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human mind is the love of God as it is revealed in Jesus Christ. It is beyond our understanding that Jesus would come to earth and live and die for humankind’s sin, providing salvation for those who

Calling Jesus Lord Text: "I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ’Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ’Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor. 12:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Your Call

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Aug 28, 2003

When given choices, it’s our choice (call) as to what we do.

Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 23—Your Choice Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:11-22 John 2:4, 7; 6, 8, 30; 8:20; Luke 22:66-70 John 6:60-69 Matt. 12:30 John 5:22-29 Phil. 4:13 1. Introduction a. Relate to Reba McEntire’s song, Its Your Call. · Story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 2, 2003

God calls on us to repent and follow Him. His grace is greater than our sins

Matthew: An Unlikely Calling Matthew 9:9-12 Primarily Purpose: God calls on us to repent and follow Him. When we look at the men that Jesus chose to follow Him. It is surprising that he didn’t go to Rome and preach before Caesar. He didn’t go to Athens and debate philosophy with the scholars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Reach Anyone Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 5, 2003

We are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ to anyone. Christ gives us an example. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

A CALL TO REACH ANYONE Mark 2:13-17 INTRO: 1. Read a small booklet several years ago by Joseph Stowell entitled (I hope this is right) Loving Those You Would Rather Hate. He talk about the issues of homosexuality, race, ethnic diversity, etc. 2. I read a story the other day about a homeless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Calls A Sinner! Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Sep 21, 2003

"Jesus Sinners Doth Receive"

Jesus Calls a Sinner St. Matthew 9:9-13 St. Matthew had quite a reputation to live down! The ’publicans’, or ’tax collectors’, of the Roman Empire were so crooked that the animosity toward the IRS today is partly because of them. Why should we be mad at the taxmen when it is Congress that levies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-40, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Worthy To Be Called Mother

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 3, 2003

There is much we can learn from this Canaanite mother. She came to Jesus for healing of her daughter who was demon-possessed. She would not take "no" for an answer. Jesus commended and rewarded her great faith.

WORTHY TO BE CALLED “MOTHER” “Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.’ But He answered her not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Joshua 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Call From God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God

A Call From God Zechariah 1:1-6 Purpose Statement: To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God. In this passage, the prophet and priest Zechariah is talking to those who have returned from exile. He is calling on them to learn from the mistakes their fathers have made in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Call Unto Me

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 22, 2003

Sermon on prayer. 1. Call Upon Me 2. I WILL answer. 3. and I will show you great and unsearchable things.

(I was inspired to write this sermon after reading Lou Bartet’s sermon of the same title and text--most of this sermon is different, although you might pick up on a similar thought or two, I also used the same opening illustration that Lou credited to www.presidentialprayerteam.org) May 25, 2003 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

What We Are Called To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Reasonable Service

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 3, 2003

What should we considered to be reasonable service for the Lord?

A Call To Reasonable Service HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 1, 2003 Ro 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. What should we considered to be reasonable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confirm Your Call

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal