The Call of God

This sermon is an examination of the life of King Saul and how the story of his life illustrates what it is like when someone does not obey the call of God on their life. We see from the scriptures that Saul was tall, wealthy, and strong, but he did not soften his hard heart or humble himself before God. Because he refused to humble himself before God he was never used as he could have been, and eventually falls away from God. All those who hear the call of God face the same struggle. People must not only obey the call of God but must go on by faith pursuing sanctification and going on to maturity in Christ. The Church must realize, hear, and obey the call of God and no longer put their trust in other things. King Saul was called but did not obey. There are many in the Church today that hear the call of God and even “serve God” but do not obey His Word. No matter how many works someone does for God it amounts to nothing in the end, what God is concerned with is obedience and that His people would be doers of the word. Christians are not called to simply read and think about the Word, but to live by the Word. From the scriptures we see how Saul set up a monument to himself, like many in the Church today are doing. Too many ministers are concerned with their own appearance and instead of destroying sin as God commands them to do they are jumping upon the spoils as King Saul did. One who is truly born again has the gene of Christ planted within them and they will live in obedience and holiness while producing fruit. They have the heart of the servant that says, “Here I am!” like Moses did. But sadly today the glory of God is departing from many Churches.

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