Sermons on Devoted Prayer:

Disciples Of Jesus Are Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 30, 2020

Disciples of Jesus are all about following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus. Therefore it is important for disciples to know and teach the truth about who Jesus is and what Jesus expects.

Introduction: A. One Sunday after coming home from worship, a mother asked her young son, “So, who was your Bible class teacher today?” 1. The little boy replied, “I don’t know her name but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother - all she did was talk about Jesus.” 2. I love that – don’t you? And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:14-18, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 John 2:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 2 (Prayer Partners): Helping Others In Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002

How we can help others in prayer.

Prayer Partners Series By Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Helping others in prayer A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 17:8-14 “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Beg For The Body

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001

This message explores what our reaction and devotion should be to the Body of Christ, based on the example of Joseph of Arimathaea, and his devotion to Christ’s physical body.

Notice in v. 58 (KJV) that the Bible says, "He went to Pilate, and BEGGED the Body of Jesus." Jospeh pleaded, he beseeched on behalf of, he vocalized his desire for the body of Jesus. He begged for the body. Note the fact that God used one man. He does not always look for a group, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Develop A Devotional Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deacon Who Was Devoted To Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not.

Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. You call me Fair and Love me me not. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Devoted To The Apostle's Teaching? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Doctrine is imporatnt, and is useful for our growth in Christ. We need to be sure that we take God’s Word and the study of his word seriously.

“Are You Devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching?” Introduction: When their son left for his freshman year at Duke University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Insight Into Daily Devotions

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 21, 2002

Psalm 5 gives us some great insight about devotion.

Ps. 5 David’s Insights into Daily Devotions Intro:David in this psalms tells about his daily devotional schedule. In order to live a victorious life, all Christians need a habit of going to Christ on a daily bases. Let’s take a look at some of these insights. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Deacon Who Was Devoted To Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 19, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE SPLENDOR OF STEPHEN,THE SERMON OF STEPHEN,AND THE STONING OF STEPHEN.

THE DEACON WHO WAS DEVOTED TO JESUS Acts 6:8-15, 54-60 Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Reasons For Family Devotions

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 3, 2006

Need a Family Devotion and why

Ten Reasons for Family Devotions Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, especially verse 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word (NKJV) Introduction: I’d like to deal with a once-popular subject that has fallen on hard times-family devotions. This old phrase simply means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Devote In Doing What Is Good

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006

Christians are expected to do good things all the time, everywhere and any given life’s situation.

INTRODUCTION Why policeman is always expected to catch bad people? Why is a school teacher is always expected to teach students? Why is a doctor is always expected to treat sick people? These people are expected to do what they supposed to be doing because that’s the very meaning of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Flesh Profits Nothing Devotion

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 28, 2015

It’s all about our sins and forgiveness through Jesus our Lord. Its spiritual….it’s all about our sprit…not our flesh

The Flesh Profits Nothing John 6:54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.57 As the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:54-67

Denomination: Baptist

Full Devotion Through Obedience Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through Exodus with Moses drawing observations from the giving of the law.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Demonstrate Devotion through Obedience” Exodus 19-20 REVIEW I. God Provided Deliverance from Egypt 1-15 II. God prepared for the Development of trust 15-18 A. Bitter water made sweet by the tree 15:22-27 Consistently ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devoted To The Apostles' Teaching

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2023

When the church first began, those first disciples of Jesus devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings. The New Testament contains the apostles' teaching and as followers of Jesus today, we must also devote ourselves to the apostles' teaching.

A. The Bible says that the early church “devoted themselves…” to a number of things. (NIV) 1. Some of the other translations express the phrase “devoted themselves” slightly differently. a. KJV: And they continued steadfastly b. NASV: They were continually devoting themselves 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024

Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Psalm 95:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009

When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist