Sermons on Be Devoted:

Is It The For Or The With

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 7, 2008

Which is it the for or the with that has your attention?

Occupied FOR or occupied WITH Luke 10:38-42 I. The DETERMINATION TO LISTEN Luke 10:39 “ And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.” II. The DISTRACTION OF LABOR Luke 10:40 “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Quiet Times Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013

Every family needs an anchor of peace. That anchor is consistent family faith time.

Peacemakers of the Heart Family Faith Quiet Times Introduction: 1. Many believers live crazy, stressed-out lives and believe that it is normal. Yet we have learned that a life of stress is not how we were meant to live. 2. God’s Word is clear that it is God’s will for us to live lives ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Bible Church

A Matter Of Conscience

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The church needs to pray not only for a pastor after God's own heart, but also for men and women who will serve in positions of authority and do it according to God's will and not your own private agenda. But that's only the first part. Once those individ

A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE 1 SAMUEL 24:1-15 A woman who was called to jury duty told the presiding judge that she was not qualified to serve because she didn't believe in capital punishment. The judge said, "You don't understand madam. This is a civil case involving a man who spent $5,000 of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-15

Living And Dying For Christ

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jul 9, 2014

The question about life is this-What are you living for? What will your answer be.

Philippians 1:21 -The question about life is this---What are you living for? -The answer to this question defines the meaning behind your entire life. -Some will answer the question, I am living for money, others for fame, but for the true believer it should reflect the proclamation of Paul, I am ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Future Focus Present Faithfulness -- Recallibrating Values Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Message addressing a recallibration of our core values.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 12 “Recalibrating Our Values” Review A clear comprehension of the future helps keeps us accountable in the present. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Conviction Versus Culture

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Piercing The Spiritual Shadow

Contributed by James Snyder on May 3, 2016

My journey in the Christian life brings me to the point of piercing the spiritual shadow and discovering the presence of God. To walk in his presence is the greatest joy associated with the Christian life.

(Song of Solomon 2: 3-3: 16) The Christian life is the most wonderful and exciting and satisfying life there is but then on the other hand it is also the most frustrating, exhausting and trying life. This is why religion is so popular today. Religion says if you do this and that and if you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pleasing Your Master Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 8, 2011

FOCAL POINT: ARE YOU PLEASING YOURSELF OR YOUR MASTER?

PLEASING YOUR MASTER TITUS 2: 9-10 KEY VERSE: TITUS 2: 10 FOCAL POINT: ARE YOU PLEASING YOURSELF OR YOUR MASTER? INTRODUCTION: SLAVERY WAS A REALITY IN THIS CULTURE IN CRETE. AMONG THE SLAVES WERE UNDOUBTEDLY CHRISTIAN SLAVES OR PAUL WOULD NOT HAVE USED THIS EXAMPLE. THE APPLICATION ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do What We Do?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Why tithing is important.

Intro. Today is All Tithe Sunday. This year in Stewardship, I did not teach a lot on what the Tithe is. Some disregard it, some scoff at it, but the tithe is an acknowledgment that we believe God provides all we have, and that God is faithful to us. The tithe is the first part of what God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 10, 2019

The Bible is clear with respect to what pleases God and those things that do not please Him. God wants to honor His people, but they must honor Him as well.

The sons of Eli did not honor God at all. Eli was guilty of honoring his sons more than he honored God. He ended up paying a terrible consequence for his actions. 1 Sam. 2:29 How must we honor God? I. With your Time ---David sought the Lord early ---Samuel began as a child in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Guiding Principles Of Ministry-Service And Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus honored God by always serving others and loving the kingdom of God. All of us will face tremendous pressure from within and without. Our greatest challenge will be responding in such a way that God is glorified.

Recently I watched a documentary called "The Fake Famous." It highlighted three average “Joes” who manipulate social media by purchasing followers, manipulating algorithms and other technics designed to fool people into believing they were famous and trend setters. Since ministry has gone ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Revelation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 10, 2023

God’s Word reveals who God is. Scripture should be something we interact with on a regular basis, not just at church or Bible study.

The Revelation Jeffery Anselmi / General The Bible: Prioritizing God's Word In Our Lives / Bible / Deuteronomy 6:4–9 God’s Word reveals who God is. Scripture should be something we interact with on a regular basis, not just at church or Bible study. INTRODUCTION • Throughout my time as a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean In Marriage When We Say I Do?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

• He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” She did! • This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 3

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 23, 2020

Being Responsible to God, Others and Self

The equation is: DO NOT PANIC >/< DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT Today, I am listing a few suggestions that we all might consider as safe options to occupy down times: Cooking – trying new recipes – inventing new recipes; baking – bread-pies-cakes-brownies; find a good private fishing spot and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20, Isaiah 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Calls Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 21, 2021

The twelve men Jesus chose 2,000 years ago changed the world. God is looking for people to do that today. Are you one of them? https://youtu.be/o9bP1OQJgpY

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:13-19 He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message, and to have authority to cast out demons. So he appointed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational