Sermons on Be Devoted:

Hosanna!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 13, 2019

Over a quarter of Matthew’s Gospel - eight chapters - is devoted to the last eight days of Jesus.

HOSANNA! Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction We began our journey through the book of Matthew back at the end of December. Here we enter into the last week of Jesus’ life. Over a quarter of Matthew’s Gospel - eight chapters - is devoted to the last eight days of Jesus. The parables we have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Religion Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019

True religion isn't about external rituals, but it is about relationship and wholehearted devotion.

A. One day, many years ago, a well-respected British minister took the trolley early Monday morning from his home in the suburbs to the church in downtown London. 1. He paid the driver as he got on the trolley, and being pre-occupied with his busy schedule and the needs of his church he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithful Few

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Those who remain devoted to God and who love, revere, and honor Him, will be remembered by Him.

The last of the prophets of the Old Testament was Malachi. He preaches to the priests and to the people, reminding them of their sis and transgressions, calling them to repentance and the coming of the Messiah. Soon, all prophesies would cease for roughly four hundred years. In Malachi 1:1-2:9, we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mission

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 19, 2022

A Devotional for mission's convention, focusing on a clip from Schindler's List

The Mission CCCAG, 11-13-22 Scripture: Romans 10:9-15 When I got saved in 1993, one of the biggest movies in the theaters was called Schindler’s List. If you aren’t familiar with that movie, it’s about a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler who bought a factory in Poland to sell things to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of Early Attendance In Church Activities

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

Punctuality in church is more than just a good habit; it is a powerful act of honour and devotion to God.

THE BLESSINGS OF EARLY ATTENDANCE IN CHURCH ACTIVITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 84:4-7 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 8:17, Matthew 6:33, Luke 21:38, Mark 1:35 INTRODUCTION: Punctuality in church is more than just a good habit; it is a powerful act of honour and devotion to God. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divorce & Remarriage Pt.2: "Except For Adultery” - Matthew 5:31-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 16, 2024

Most of this message is devoted to explaining the meaning of “the exception clause” for divorce (“except for marital unfaithfulness”).

Matthew 5:31-32 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

The Act Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the purpose, joy, and rewards of serving others as a fundamental aspect of Christian love and devotion to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving into a wonderful topic today, one that truly resonates with the heart of our Christian journey. Our sermon today is about service - the purpose, the joy, and the rewards of serving others. Rick Warren once wrote, "You may think that love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Topics: Why Do I Serve?

Character Study Of Mary – The Virgin Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Mary’s life teaches us the importance of faith, humility, obedience, endurance, and devotion to God.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY – THE VIRGIN MOTHER OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:26-38 "And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:6-19, John 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Amazing Commitment

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

The author of Philippians demonstrates a tremendous faith and devotion to Christ. Who is this and how can I have what he has?

Who is Paul and who are the Philippians? These are important questions that God has given us the answer to. Last week we introduced a series on the letter to the Philippians where we read that, according to what this letter says, Christ is our purpose, our pattern, our prize, provider, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24 The City-Wide Repenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 30, 2020

This devotion is about the City-wide Repenting that took place in response to Jonah's preaching to the people of Nineveh. This is the 24th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and today's Church-at-large.

The City-wide Repenting Jonah 3:5 – “So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them. 6 Then word came to the king of Nineveh; and he arose from his throne and laid aside his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5, Jonah 3:4, Proverbs 28:13, Hebrews 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From A Silver Maple Tree Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2015

This is a brief outline to use in the Fall of the year that can be used as a small devotional how we can learn from a Silver Maple Tree

Lessons from a Silver Maple Tree Genesis 1:29-31New International Version (NIV) 29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Funeral for a devoted Christian. Runs about 20 minutes. full service along with short message

Prelude Welcome / Invocation Rom 14:7-8 For none us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die we belong to the Lord. Welcome, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, We are gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heartily Desire

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jul 27, 2005

Teaching Christians New lessons of Devotion and Ministry.Also good for non Christians to make a move in Faith.

Reading: Matt 14:21-36 TITLE: "A HEARTILY DESIRE" This was the second time that Jesus asks his disciples to enter the boat and cross over the lake. In chapter eight in the gospel of Mathew, we read "when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him v.23". But Jesus fell asleep, and a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Buenos Dias (For Women)

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2005

A devotion for Women: To have a Buenos Dias, we need to practice letting go and practice saying no.

Devotion: Buenos Dias Breakfast by: Susan Skidmore “If you’re speeding down the freeway, the police might pull you over. But no one ever makes you take pit stops. You have to choose them. It’s the same with life. Emergencies force us to stop, but pit stops of joy are events we plan for and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ