Sermons on Worthy Of Your Calling:

Don't Allow Stress Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The fourth thief: "Stress."

DO NOT ALLOW STRESS TO ROB YOUR JOY A. Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go RIGHT? ILLUSTRATION: The ALARM CLOCK doesn’t go off leaving you only 15 minutes to get to WORK. After getting ready you RUSH to your CAR only to discover a FLAT TIRE. You hurriedly CHANGE the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix Your Mind On These

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:8 (Amplified Bible) For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Called To Be The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 31, 2020

Understanding that part of Jesus' sermon on the mount describing followers as being Salt and Light.

Message/Devotion February 9, 2020 Matthew 5:13-20 You Are Called to Be the Salt of the Earth and Light the Light of the World The Reading Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Ezekiel 16:1-4, 2 Kings 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In The Storms Of Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 14 from Philippians continuing discussion of Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

Stand Firm in the Lord Part 3 “Stand Firm in the Storms of Life” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am A Saint In Christ" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 12, 2014

Some say that you could do all your biblical counselling from Ephesians alone. This is said because Paul, in Ephesians, places so much emphasis on our identity being in Christ alone. As Christians, we live from our identity, not for it.

“I Am a Saint in Christ” (Eph 1:1-2, Phil 1:19-29) Some say that you could do all your biblical counselling from Ephesians alone. This is said because Paul, in Ephesians, places so much emphasis on our identity being in Christ alone. As Christians, we live from our identity, not for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Here Is Your Mother

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today we again go back to Calvary. Again we see Jesus on the cross. And as we come near to Him, we see two groups of our four standing before the cross. 2. On the one hand we see four soldiers. The ones who had escorted Jesus to this place of crucifixion. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Got A Way Of Surprising The Room PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God chooses and equips the overlooked, valuing the heart over appearance, and invites us to trust His presence and purpose in our ordinary lives.

Have you ever felt unseen? Like the world is busy measuring muscles and metrics while your quiet faithfulness hums in the background? Perhaps you walked in carrying a silent ache: overlooked at work, underestimated at home, uncertain about tomorrow. If that’s you, take heart. The God who counts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Topics: Divine Equipping, Calling

Head In The Clouds

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 2, 2005

You are called as a Christian to live with your “head in the clouds” and not to have your “mind in the gutter.”

Head in the Clouds Colossians 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION... Where’d that phrase come from? (www.idiomsite.com) 1) Back to square one: Meaning back to the beginning this idiom was first heard on football radio commentaries during games. Football isn’t easy to commentate on the radio so they had the idea ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Faith

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 21, 2009

The Author of Hebrews said - "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Because faith plays such an important role in our Spiritual lives, I thought it important to take some time to better understand it by answering the following questions: 1. WHAT

“WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?” “Faith Defined and Applied” Hebrews 11:1 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: About a year ago a man entered a priest’s office with a great commotion. He was weary, distraught and weeping. The Priest who knew the man well asked – “What seems to be the problem?” The man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Orthodox

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Follow Jesus: The Call That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

The call of Jesus to every person in every generation is profoundly simple and eternally life-changing: “Follow Me.” Two words that rescue sinners. Two words that redirect destinies. Two words that produce disciples. Two words that define Christianity.

“GO! AND FOLLOW JESUS: THE CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING” ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SERIES INTRODUCTION “DISCIPLESHIP (FOLLOWING JESUS)” As we begin this new year together, we step into a journey that is both ancient and urgently needed—the journey of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Luke 9:23, John 1:43, Matthew 11:29, John 8:31, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A High Price To Pay For Having Your Own Way

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

Lot was the classic example of a worldly Christian. He was what we would call a Backslidden Child of God.

It’s a High Price to Pay for Having Your Own Way Gen 13:1-13 Lot is a very interesting character. He was the son of Abraham’s Brother. Last week we look at the Faith of Abraham. One of those things was he obeyed the Word of God. But when we take a closer look – You will remember that God told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017

It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Destroying Your Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 8, 2012

Obeying Jesus’ command to love our enemies doesn’t come naturally, however. Often our first response is to retaliate. The best way - the Christ-like way - to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend! To melt an enemy, try the warmth of love.

Opening illustration: There is a story told of two shopkeepers. Their stores were across the street from each other, and the two had a bitter rivalry. One day an angel came to one of the shopkeepers and said, “The Lord has sent me to tell you that you may have one wish. Whatever you ask for, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational