Responding to God's Call
Responding to God's Call3
An Invitation - Part 1 - Beware of Making Excuses
By Phil Beach Jr.3636:08LUK 14:15Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the importance of responding to God's invitation without making excuses, using the parable of the great supper from Luke 14. He highlights how people often prioritize worldly concerns—like property, career, and family—over their spiritual calling, which angers the master of the house. Beach warns that making excuses can lead to missing out on the blessings of communion with God. He encourages listeners to surrender their rights and possessions to God, reminding them that true discipleship requires prioritizing God's will above all else. The sermon serves as a call to examine what excuses may be hindering one's relationship with God.
Is God Waiting on You?
By Shane Idleman1841:192CH 7:1ISA 1:18MAT 5:6MAT 24:21JHN 4:14ACT 3:19ROM 12:1GAL 5:221PE 1:16REV 7:14Shane Idleman emphasizes the foundational principles of West Side Christian Fellowship, focusing on the desperate need for truth, love, discipleship, prayer, power, holiness, and ultimately, Christ. He warns against drifting from these truths, highlighting the importance of aligning church activities with God's calling to avoid exhaustion from good ideas that aren't God ideas. Idleman challenges the congregation to reflect on their relationship with God, asking if God is waiting on them to respond to His call. He encourages a deep commitment to prayer and the Holy Spirit's power, urging believers to seek a transformative relationship with Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to action for those feeling distant from God to come forward and seek renewal.
Hear His Voice and Live
By Carter Conlon3031:39PSA 29:1Carter Conlon emphasizes the urgency of responding to God's call in his sermon 'Hear His Voice and Live.' He shares powerful testimonies from his recent trip to Ukraine, where he witnessed profound spiritual hunger and many coming to Christ amidst crisis. Conlon encourages believers to rise up and glorify God, reminding them that it is not their strength but God's power that transforms lives. He highlights the importance of hearing God's voice above all other distractions and challenges, urging listeners to step out in faith and allow God to work through them. The message culminates in a call for personal commitment and anointing, inviting individuals to respond to God's invitation to live fully for His glory.