Sermons on You Have A Calling:

Jesus Calls On Us To Repent

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 3, 2024

From Mark 1, we see the subject of repentance was raised by both John the Baptist and Jesus Christ

Today we are looking at the Christian foundational topic of repentance, and what it means for us. First of all, if we look at the beginning of the Book of Mark we see John baptising in the River Jordan. Mark records the events, at Mark 1:4, by saying, "And so John the Baptist appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Respond To Christ's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Mar 10, 2001

How are we to respond to the love of Christ toward us?

“The Gospel According to Hosea” Part 4 “A Call to Respond to Christ’s Love” Hosea 3:1-3 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church March 11, 2001 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship, A Call To Worship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 25, 2013

In Nehemiah 8, we see true worship by the people. We see a longing for God's word; Listening to God's word and we see that we must let God speak to us through His word.

True Worship A call to worship Nehemiah 8:1-12 Intro: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” .“Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on 11th and Walnut. A frantic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle At The Gate Called Beautiful

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2019

Miracle at the Gate Called Beautiful - Acts chapter 3 verses 1-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) • The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) • The Request – Money (vs 3) • The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Little boy had his first day at school, • Said to his teacher will you teach me something that will impress my parents; • So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Challenge Of God's Call-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

8 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-VIII—Exodus 3:1-22 Attention: Just Being Honest In a trial, a small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her & asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?' She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know you, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Unchanging Call To A Changing Time

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Aug 27, 2023

We are in a time where changes is inevitable and this fast changing time in one or another affects us but we should focus and remain in unchanging call that God gave to us as His children and as His church so that we will be able to face the unchanging time that is before us.

TOPIC: THE UNCHANGING CALL TO A CHANGING TIME Text: Matthew 28:18-20 “18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Times : A Call To Action

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 6, 2006

WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE AND DO WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO AT THIS TIME.

DISCERNING THE TIMES : A CALL TO ACTION ******************************************** INTRODUCTION ************* WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST DISCERN WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN THESE LAST DAYS AND JOIN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start Here - Our Calling Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2011

Jesus calls us to start where we are and share the gospel story.

Start Here – Our Calling Matthew 9:35-38 * Lawrence Brotherton tells this story; “The Pastor asked an energetic young man to help him fill some vacancies in the Sunday School teaching roster. After looking over the church roll and determining who was available, he asked one man if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Asher: The Man Called "Happy”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 2, 2020

Asher, the man called "Happy" has special significance; He parallels Christians. Born with problems, but God spoke the prophecy over him that “He shall be ‘Happy.’” The same prophecy has been spoken over us!

ASHER: THE MAN CALLED “HAPPY” Gen. 30:12-13; Deut. 33:24-25 INTRODUCTION 1. I’ve only met one man who went by the name ‘HAPPY,’ but there was a man in the Bible who had that name. In Hebrew his name is Asher, but it means ‘Happy.’ He was one of the 12 sons of Jacob and the head of a tribe. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:12-13, Deuteronomy 33:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Battle - Prayers For Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 16, 2023

WAR in ISRAEL, PRAY FOR PEACE. Scriptures tell us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. And that GOD will protect HIS OWN by coming against those who come against them. There's a Battle Cry calling us to engage in the Battle. Take up the Sword of GOD's WORD and Pray!

2023.10.15.Sermon Notes. Prayers for Peace - CALLED TO PRAY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalms 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalms 83:1-18 BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalm 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalm 83:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Be Called Mighty God Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #3

HE WILL BE CALLED MIGHTY GOD Isaiah 9:6 We have at our disposal, at any given moment, tremendous power available to us. With the flip of a switch, we activate the power of electricity and a light goes on. With the turn of a key, we activate the power of a car. Through the years, mankind has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gather At Mizpah_ A Call To Reflection

Contributed by Edghill Messiah on Jan 3, 2026

One of the key spiritual disciplines is remembering. God always calls his people to reflect and remember. As we are near the end of one year we need to exercise this spiritual discipline of reflection. My theme today is “Gather at Mizpah: A Call to Reflection ” Let us pray. Read Scripture

1. (slide 3) God Commands His People to Remember & Reflect As we approach the end of the year—2025—as other times at the end of a year we are often filled with mixed emotions. At times we are grateful for the victories and joys we’ve experienced and want to always remember them, other times we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-8

Lesson 1: God's Call

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His faith. Abraham is the only one that God called His Friend. (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; 2:23). Arabs called him El Kahil, i.e., the friend of God. Abraham’s faith made him closer to God than all others. 2. Father. Terah was a worshiper of idols (Joshua 24:2). Tradition said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To The Calling Or Spiritual Deserters

Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Jan 29, 2001

A challenge to dedicated life and ministry.

The most needed ingredient in the Church today is dedication. WHAT IS DEDICATION? There is this story about the hen and the pig. The hen and the pig were walking together and they were meditating on the question "What is the meaning of commitment?". As they were walking and talking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal