Sermons on Dedicating Christ:

The Reasons Why Children Should Be Dedicated

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

There are principles that follow the dedication of everything. Children's dedication is another way of saying to God; Thank you for providing the child for us, and we are giving him back to you. As in the past culture of dedication, offerings used to accompany dedication.

THE REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD BE DEDICATED Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 9, 2022 1 Samuel 1:28 “So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.” God has promised to always bless everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temple Dedication (1 Kings 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2025

What can we learn from the temple's dedication by Solomon? Let's look at 1 Kings 8.

How did Solomon dedicate the temple to the Lord and bless the people to His service? Who does the temple ultimately picture? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 8. How did Solomon bring the sacred box containing the engraved stones of the covenant, the ten commandments, into the temple? Then Solomon assembled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Responds To Our Dedication Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 9 teaches us that God is faithful to respond to our dedication, but He requires that we walk faithfully in obedience to maintain what we have dedicated.

WHEN GOD RESPONDS TO OUR DEDICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 9:1-28 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22; Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 15-68; Matthew 7:24-27; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: After Solomon completed the building of the temple and his royal palace, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Call’s For Moral Courage Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT DEDICATED CHURCH. THEY COURAGEOUSLY FACE PERSECUTION AND ARE REMINDED OF THE PROMISED REWARDS OF FAITHFULNESS. THE SECOND OF SEVEN IN THE SERIES.

CHRIST CALL’S FOR MORAL COURAGE REVELATION 2:12-17 TODAY WE LOOK AT THE THIRD OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT GOD GIVES THE CHURCH THROUGH HIS SERVANT JOHN. EPHESUS WAS A CHURCH THAT HAD LOST IT’S FIRST LOVE, SMYRNA WAS A STRUGGLING CHURCH THAT KEPT THE FAITH IN SPITE OF GREAT PERSECUTION. PERGAMOS WAS A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Costly Discipleship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

Equating the conditions of salvation with the conditions of discipleship is a sure path to confusion. This sermon explains Christ’s demands of costly commitment to be his disciple, experience his greatest blessings and be rewarded in heaven.

Costly Discipleship Sermon 4 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / September 4, 2010 TEXT: John 8:31 – “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – A ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Black And White Of Following Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2022

Christ is he who will satisfy the deepest desires of our empty souls, and who promises us eternal life and resurrection if we dedicate ourselves to obedience in faith.

One could get into quite a discussion with biblical scholars and teachers over who was the greatest prophet in Israel. The greatest of the writing prophets, of course, was Isaiah, but he lived long after the period written about in the first reading today. Elijah pops into one’s head at first, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Giving Our Children Back To God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 18, 2014

A sermon for a Child Dedication Sunday

Giving Our Children Back to God Child Dedication sermon Chuck Sligh May 18, 2014 (Basic outline adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley.) (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up Or Sit Down (Put Up Or Shut Up)

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Sermon based upon the thought of commitment to Christ - commitment to others.

Stand Up or Sit Down (Put Up or Shut Up) Hebrews 10:19-25 April 13, 2008 AM Sermon God has richly blessed our church with many decisions over the past few months. He has richly blessed us with good attendance and faithful giving. He has blessed us with His presence during worship. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Priority Check - Priority Of Commitment

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011

While most people agree to the importance of commitment, do believers really believe the importance of complete commitment to Christ?

Twenty-nine years ago tomorrow, January 10, there was quite a football game in Cincinnati, OH between the San Diego Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals. This was the AFC Championship Game. The Bengals won that game as they defeated the Chargers 27-7. That, however, was not what is most remembered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Built On Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024

Just what is it that makes a church authentic? The greatest challenge that we find as we try to follow Jesus is dedicating ourselves to the truth of the Scripture in a culture that tends to base their lives on their own opinions instead of on the truth of God's word.

I don't think I need to tell any of you that our church is going through a new phase. We are about to enter into a new stage of growth for this church beginning in January. I have asked God what words can I bring to the church that would make this transition a lot easier so that we can remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus at the feast of dedication

33. Who is Jesus? April 17th, 2010 Getting In After doing some traveling and teaching in the region of Judea Jesus returns to Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication. While He is teaching in Jerusalem He gets into a little bit of trouble over the issue of His deity. Once again Jesus claims to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: *other

What Makes You Happy?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 3, 2020

What makes you happy? Studies show that people who are healthy and have money are happier than those who are less happy and do not have as much money. What is the source of real happiness?

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? INTRODUCTION: What makes you happy? Studies show that people who are healthy and have money are happier than those who are less healthy and do not have as much money. The question becomes: does being healthy make you happy or are you happy because you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Little Ones Come

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A Child Dedication Ceremony

Baby Dedication Service November 20th, 2005 Intro: What we are about to do together as a congregation has great significance. We do not baptize infants in this church, believing that Scripture clearly teaches baptism as a personal choice for the believer and a response to God’s call on your life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Together We Are Making A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This sermon was preached on the 8th month anniversary of our new church.

Together We Are Making A Difference NLF 10/28/2001 Isaiah 6:1-8 John 3:16-21 Rick In every church, God places a key component that’s critical to its success. The success of New Life Fellowship Church is found gathered in this room. Our key component is the willingness to work together ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed