Sermons on Be Devoted:

A Pattern Of Devotion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2017

Four distinguishing marks of the New Testament Church.

A PATTERN OF DEVOTION. Acts 2:42-47. Three thousand souls ‘gladly received (Peter’s) word’ and ‘were baptised’ that day (cf. Acts 2:41) - yet, the revival of Pentecost was not yet over. To substantiate that we should realise the significance of the verse at the end of our present passage: “And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 23 from our journey through John's gospel. This message explores Mary anointing Jesus' feet as an example of extravagant devotion deserving of an extraordinary Savior.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Extravagant Devotion” REVIEW Chapter 2 – Lord over nature and the temple Chapter 3 – God’s gift of love for salvation Chapter 4-- Living water springing up to eternal life Chapter 5 – Father’s obedient Son Chapter 6 – Bread of Life out of heaven offering life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Malachi 1:6-10, Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devotion To The Lord Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul is saying it is not wrong for any Christian to get married, but there are circumstances that make it better if they are not married.

Few groups of people in history have fought a more bitter battle than the Pilgrims who came to Plymouth on the Mayflower. So many of them died from sickness, that at one point only four of the original couples still had each other. Edward Winslow and Susanna White had each lost their mates. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Devoted Or Distracted?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016

Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is a wrap up of my series "Devoted To Jesus." Much of the sermon is an adaption of Chapter 14 from Philip Yancy’s book, "The Jesus I Never Knew." The sermon is about 5 impressions of Jesus

Introduction: A. I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and holiday week. 1. We are really enjoying having our girls home from college, and seeing so many others who are visiting during the holidays. B. With all the difficulties that come with traveling these days, I thought you might get a kick out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devote Myself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2013

To enumerate the ways in which we can be devoted to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways in which we can be devoted to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:13 (Amplified Bible) Till I come, devote yourself to [public and private] reading, to exhortation (preaching and personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devoted Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019

The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Intergrity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 12, 2020

With God’s help, we can live lives of integrity: being who we said we would be.

Devoted to Integrity James 1:12-15, 23-25 With God’s help, we can live lives of integrity: being who we said we would be. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Over the past two weeks, we have been diving into the subject of devotion in our series Devoted, Faithful Obedience in the Same Direction. • One ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, James 1:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

They Devoted Themselves

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 23, 2021

Like the early church, we need to be devoted to the three pillars of the Word, fellowship and prayer.

They Devoted Themselves Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I traveled to Ohio for my brother-in-law’s funeral. He was a lifelong farmer who fought cancer courageously for over 12 years. At his funeral, two of my nieces got up and talked about their Dad. They said that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

Daring Devotion

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 14, 2017

(Mother's Day sermon, but not limited to that day.) Hannah is famous as the mother who gave away her child. But she never stopped being a mother to him. Hannah gifted her son Samuel with a heart for prayer, praise, and service.

1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:1-2, 18-21, 26 Daring Devotion In my research this week, I was able to uncover some words from mothers of very important people in history: COLUMBUS'S MOTHER: I don't care what you've discovered, Christopher. You could have written. MICHELANGELO'S MOTHER: Mike, can't you paint ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Devote Yourselves

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 5, 2015

We must continually devote ourselves to God.

Devote Yourselves January 4, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must continually devote ourselves to God. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 8:56-61 Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56-61

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Devotion Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sactification

Secret Devotion | Matthew 6:1-8 Introduction (1) My Sports Story (2) The thing about sports – team sports and individual sports – is that it is all about accomplishments. (3) Being recognized for our accomplishments stands in contrast to much of what Jesus calls us to do. Jesus calls us to live ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undivided Devotion Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon describing several points that show the level of our devotion to God

Undivided Devotion 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 9-14-2025 Scripture: 1 Corinthians chapter 7 ________________________________________ Introduction At a previous church, we had a sudden influx of younger people who had no church background and had tons of questions. So, we did a series on Wednesday ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Determined And Devoted Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 21, 2025

In our text we come to a major turning point in Luke’s Gospel. Beginning here and continuing for ten lengthy chapters - right up to the Triumphal Entry, Jesus is on the road. This section is called the “Travel Narrative” and it contains much material not found in the other gospels. 

DETERMINED AND DEVOTED  Luke 9:51-62 Introduction In our text we come to a major turning point in Luke’s Gospel. Beginning here and continuing for ten lengthy chapters - right up to the Triumphal Entry, Jesus is on the road. This section is called the “Travel Narrative” and it contains ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ