16 Take Heart! He’s Calling You – Mark 10:49

Why did Jesus tell the crowd to call Bartimaeus instead of doing it himself? There is a gold mine in the simple words the crowd spoke: "Take courage. On Your Feet. He's Calling you." If you've ever struggled to find motivation to share your faith—or wondered how God's calling and human initiative fit together—this message will challenge and equip you. In This Sermon, You'll Discover: -Why Jesus commands us to call others to Him -A deeper motivation for evangelism beyond compassion -The 3-part message every believer is called to share -The privilege of proclaiming Christ without hesitation -How to think biblically about free grace and human effort If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson