The Call to Preach is a fundamental concept in the Christian faith, wherein individuals are divinely appointed to spread the message of God's love and redemption. As seen in Romans 10:14-15, the call to preach is rooted in the Great Commission, where Jesus commands his disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations," emphasizing the importance of sharing the gospel with others. The Bible also highlights the personal nature of this call, as evident in Jeremiah 1:5, where the prophet Jeremiah is told, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations," illustrating God's sovereignty in selecting individuals for this sacred task. Through this call, preachers are empowered to proclaim the good news, as stated in 1 Corinthians 1:17, to bring people to faith and disciple them in the ways of Christ.
Leonard Ravenhill shares the inspiring story of George Willets, a mountain boy who, despite his humble appearance and background, was called to the ministry during a time of spiritual crisis in the church. His heartfelt testimony and passionate preaching captivated the presbytery, leading to his acc
Gary Wilkerson emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus in his sermon 'Resurrection Life,' illustrating how Jesus confronts death and despair with compassion and authority. He recounts the story of Jesus raising a widow's son in Nain, highlighting the clash between joy and sorrow at the city gat
A.W. Pink explores the distinct characteristics of Mark's Gospel, emphasizing its focus on Jesus as the humble Servant of Jehovah, contrasting it with Matthew's portrayal of Christ as the King. He highlights the omissions in Mark, such as the genealogy and the Sermon on the Mount, which reflect the
Chuck Smith emphasizes the supremacy of love in the life of a believer, asserting that without love, even the most impressive spiritual gifts and doctrinal knowledge are meaningless. He highlights that true discipleship is evidenced by love for one another, as commanded by Jesus, and that understand
D.L. Moody emphasizes the importance of taking time to show sympathy and compassion to others, as exemplified by Jesus, who paused to attend to the needs of a blind beggar despite His own impending suffering. Moody encourages believers to adopt a Christlike attitude of calmness and focused attention
K.P. Yohannan reflects on John the Baptist's moment of doubt while imprisoned, questioning whether he had misidentified Jesus as the Messiah. Despite John's previous bold declarations about Jesus, he struggled with confusion and expectations of immediate rescue. Jesus responded to John's disciples w
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is searching for individuals from all walks of life who have a perfect heart towards Him. He uses the analogy of a violinist playing with only one string to illustrate how God can create beautiful music in our lives when we surrender ourselves to Him.
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the presence of God in every aspect of our lives. He uses the story of David and Goliath to illustrate the power of faith over physical weapons. The preacher highlights that God is not looking for worldly accomplishments or tale
In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that each person in the congregation is at a different stage in their spiritual journey and has different experiences, questions, problems, and fears. The speaker then prays that everyone will receive a word from heaven during the service that will
In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of regret and the certainty of the afterlife. He emphasizes that once a person is in the prison of death, there is no going back to life or forward to paradise. The preacher also addresses questions about the interval between death and resurrection.