Faithful to the Call
E.A. Johnston emphasizes unwavering faithfulness to God's calling despite personal obscurity and hardship, urging believers toward repentance and a passionate relationship with Jesus.
In 'Faithful to the Call,' E.A. Johnston reflects on a lifetime of steadfast commitment to God's mission despite personal obscurity and rejection. He challenges believers to embrace repentance and rekindle their love for Jesus amidst a troubled world. This devotional sermon encourages perseverance and reliance on Christ's sustaining presence until the end.
Full Transcript
Lord Jesus, I founded no institutions nor denominations. I've climbed no ladders of success, and I'm largely unknown within my own denomination. I've achieved no popularity within the church or with my peers, and I'm mainly unwelcome and unwanted most of the time.
But I've been faithful to the call as your preacher in these last tumultuous and trouble-filled years of my life. I have never, ever waived in my duty or failed in my calling to call your church to repentance and revival, and call your people back into a red-hot love relationship with you, Jesus. I'm an old man, and my time is short in a world full of evil, but I know that you, Lord, will be with me to the end.
Now I lay myself on Christ my Savior.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Nature of the Call
- No pursuit of worldly success or recognition
- Faithfulness despite obscurity and rejection
- Commitment to preaching truth and repentance
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II. The Urgency of the Times
- Living in a world full of evil
- Limited time to fulfill the calling
- Dependence on Christ's presence until the end
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III. The Heart of the Preacher
- A life laid down for Christ
- Unwavering dedication to revival
- A call to believers for renewed love for Jesus
Key Quotes
“I've been faithful to the call as your preacher in these last tumultuous and trouble-filled years of my life.” — E.A. Johnston
“I have never, ever waived in my duty or failed in my calling to call your church to repentance and revival.” — E.A. Johnston
“Now I lay myself on Christ my Savior.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Remain steadfast in your God-given calling regardless of recognition or success.
- Prioritize repentance as a pathway to spiritual revival and renewed love for Christ.
- Depend daily on Jesus' presence to sustain you through life's challenges.