Sermons on Authentic Devotion:

Sermon On Seeking Truth & Wisdom

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 17, 2025

Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life,

Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life, resulting in better decisions, inner peace, personal growth, and the ability to navigate complexities with clarity, integrity, and empathy. Thomas Gray, an English poet in his poem: “Ode on a Distant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-6, James 1:5, Colossians 2:2-3, 1 Corinthians 1:30

"Passionate Worship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2007

People are searching for worship that is authentic, alive, creative, and where they experience the life-changing presence of God.

“Passionate Worship” Psalm 84 Luke 18:9-14 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our finitude, and a subconscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Resolved

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 12, 2012

We must make resolutions to progress toward our primary goal: to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

[If you would like a free sermon each week delivered to your inbox, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] GOALS AND RESOLUTIONS Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Popular resolutions include losing weight, quitting smoking, getting out of debt, learning a new skill, and reading through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

One Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rare And Remarkable Virtues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 9, 2006

In this sermon Daniel displayed some rare and remarkable virtues. These are personal integrity, steadfast faithfulness, and authentic spirituality.

Scripture Today I would like to continue in my sermon series in the book of Daniel. Please listen as I read Daniel 6:1-16a: 1 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

This is a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter.

Keys to Knowing God’s Will Your will be done The Lord’s Prayer has an incredible section to it; where we pray for God’s will to be done but so we really know what were asking for? How do we know God’s will? I could preach a whole series of messages on this subject but for right now let’s just do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Part Of The Family

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional written for our church newsletter

Part of the Family Ephesians 5;1-2 How many of you love your children? How many would do everything you could for them? 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Three realities of a daily devotional life.

The Pursuit Of Happiness - Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Little Robert wanted a watch so badly that he wearied his whole family with his begging. His father promised him a watch when he was older, then forbade him to mention the topic again. Next Sunday during devotions at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Heartbeat Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

This is a devotional written for a local nursing home.

The Heartbeat of Hope 1 Peter 1:3-5 November 1999 Perry County Home Devotional Introduction A number of years ago, in a mental institution just outside Boston, Mass., a young girl known as "Little Annie" was locked in the dungeon. This institution was one of the more enlightened ones for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

What Will You Do With The Christmas Message?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 23, 2003

Short devotional message for a Christmas service.

What Will You Do with the Christmas Message? Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday, December 21, 2003 Introduction In the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2, we read about the reaction the shepherds had after being told of the arrival of the Savior. 1. They listened to the message. They took it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Chronicles Of Daniel #10: Bringing Down The Help

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

THE LIVING GOD RESPONDS TO OUR DEVOTION!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #10: BRINGING DOWN THE HELP OF HEAVEN DANIEL 10: 1 – 11: 1 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The Beatles: “Help” Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Companionship Of Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This was a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Companionship of Christ Matthew 28:20 Newsletter Devotional And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Christ has offered to be your companion through all of life. He is with you during the good days and the bad days of life. He stays with you when the seas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Up Your Anxious Days

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This is a devotional that i wrote for the church newsletter

Giving up Your Anxious Days 1 Peter 5:7 Devotional Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 The Greek understanding of anxiety was to have a divided mind or to have anxious interest. The concept of a divided mind is to lose focus or to attempt to focus on too many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cure For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This is a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1 Devotional John 14:1 – Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God, trust also in me. These simple words of Jesus can bring us a great deal of comfort and peace when life gets hard. I think that we need to get a better understanding of what Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Top Secret: Battle Orders Inside

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008

This is a good devotional about Spiritual warfare.

TOP SECRET: BATTLE ORDERS INSIDE Ephesians 6:10-18 I. The Enemy a. We’re not fighting flesh and blood b. We’re fighting principalities c. We’re fighting powers of darkness d. We’re fighting spiritual wickedness in high places II. The Armor a. Loins girded about with truth i. God is the only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other