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Wholly Devoted - Serving God With All We Are And Have
Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2012 (message contributor)
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1. Wholly Devoted Mind
Contributed on Sep 10, 2012
Being wholly devoted to God begins by having a wholly devoted mind which is developed through the process of renewing the mind.
Introduction: A. The story is told of a patient's family who gathered to hear what the doctor had to say about their dad’s prognosis. 1. The doctor said, “Things don't look good for your dad. The only chance he has is to have a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure, and ...read more
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2. Wholly Devoted Heart
Contributed on Sep 17, 2012
In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.
Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more
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3. A Wholly Devoted Tongue
Contributed on Sep 23, 2012
Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.
Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more
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4. Wholly Devoted Eyes
Contributed on Oct 7, 2012
To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.
Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all ...read more
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5. Wholly Devoted Ears
Contributed on Oct 22, 2012
In this sermon, we learn how to have wholly devoted ears by listening to God, listening to others, and listening to only what is good.
Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly man who stopped at a hearing aid clinic and asked about their prices. 1. The salesman said, “Well, our prices range from $25,000 all the way down to $1.50.” 2. “Wow, that’s quite a range,” said the customer, ...read more
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6. Wholly Devoted Hands
Contributed on Oct 29, 2012
To have wholly devoted hands, we need to have hands like Jesus' hands.
Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord ...read more
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7. Wholly Devoted Feet
Contributed on Nov 5, 2012
In this sermon we learn that wholly devoted feet are careful feet and are beautiful feet.
Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord ...read more
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8. Wholly Devoted Knees
Contributed on Nov 12, 2012
In this final lesson in the series, we learn that wholly devoted knees kneel in submission and prayer to God.
Introduction: A. Today we are completing our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. I hope you have found this series to be challenging and enriching! 2. We have been exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 3. One last time, let’s review the two verses ...read more