Sermons on Be Dedicated:

Betwixt And Between (Sunday After Christmas And Before New Year)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 19, 2024

The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday

The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Spiritual Sanitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Sanitation is the act of cleaning and purifying an environment. Spiritually, it involves the cleansing of our hearts, minds, and lives to maintain a right standing with God.

Title: SPIRITUAL SANITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 1:16-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Sanitation is the act of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 1:16-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jerusalem- Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 19th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#19] JERUSALEM- BABY JESUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We have studied the beginning of Jerusalem, the building and destruction and rebuilding of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Promised Son Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 24, 2023

A future judge's birth is prophesied.

Before Samson was born, the Israelites had done evil the sight of the Lord again and were handed over to the Philistines for 40 years. A man by the name of Manoah from the tribe of Dan lived in the town of Zorah. He and his wife didn't have children because his wife wasn't able to get ...read more

Sorrow’s Song Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

SORROW’S SONG

Psalm 61:1-8 SORROW’S SONG I. SORROW’S REQUEST - 1-2 A. Lord Hear Me - 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. The Reality of His Pain - Absalom is dead, David’s heart is breaking. The Response to His Pain - 1 Hear my cry, The Resort for His Pain - O God The Release ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Being A Disciple

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 3, 2022

There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.

Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Life Direction From The Lord

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 22, 2021

Peter thought he knew Jesus' direction. He did not. Do you know your life direction? Ask the LORD.

Peter thought that he knew what the LORD’s plan was for the restoration of Israel. When Yeshua said that he would die at the hands of the Hebraic leadership, Peter was compelled to say, “not going to happen.” How many people today believe that they know what the LORD’s plan is? Many Christians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: United Methodist

We Need To Be Filled With The Holy Sprint

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 13, 2020

Put away our fleshly carnal mind and obey God.

We need to be filled with the Holy Sprint Ephesians 5: 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Only Sandals And A Walking Stick

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2018

In contrast, Cynic philosophers of the era were known for their provision bag, staff, and big mouth!

15B My favorite ancient Greek philosopher is the stoic Epictetus (epic-TEE-tus), who taught, “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," which is at the heart of some Catholic Christian adaptations of various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Epictetus, who taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

One Of The Best Promises That A Devoted Christian Can Claim:

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 20, 2018

Just ponder the magnitude of the blessings promised in Luke 4:7. Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.”

Think for a moment: Spiritually, and otherwise this promise is limitless. Before you read on, answer this question: Do you honestly and sincerely desire to surrender and dedicate your life in humble devotion and adoration to the intent of this promise. If you answered yes, then you are in for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Affirmations

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 18, 2018

God affirms Christ. Christ affirms us.

Weekend Message/Devotion February 18, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:9-15 Great Affirmations Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes. Please remember to keep the victims of the Parkland, Florida shooting and their families in your prayers. If you missed a special message and prayer that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valiant And Violent

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 8, 2017

We are called to face the devil and his imps in the power of God. Quit trying to not hurt feelings and being so politically correct. Let us cast down the kingdom of Satan.

The Valiant and the Violent 2 Samuel 23:8-12 Also found in 1 Chr. 11:12-14 Matt. 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. --the devil sure didn't want the Messiah to come down to earth --Satan knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Fasting is a non-required discipline.

A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023

Where is your walk with Christ? Do people see Christ in you?

This is the story of Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were hypocritical, and they ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible