Sermons on devoted together:

Costly Devotion

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2013

Mary's act of devotion was costly but it was worth the price because costly devotion gets recognized, it gets remembered and it gets rewarded.

COSTLY DEVOTION John 12:1-11 1) Costly devotion is sacrificial (1-3). Weird word isn’t it-‘nard’. Doesn’t sound very expensive, does it? Sounds too close to lard. “Hey, honey, look what I bought for you; this perfume called Nard! I got you a whole pint of it!” ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devotion And Service Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Devoted In Prayer

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 11, 2012

The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. Prayer makes the man when he is broken down and surrendered to God.

Devoted In Prayer Topic: Gods church is a house of Prayer for all nations. Mk 11:17 & Isa 56:7 Goal: Explore the importance of a devoted in our prayer life. Rom 12:12-13 NIV 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Debt And Devotion Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 12, 2011

God absorbs a debtor’s default.

Introduction Read Luke 7.36-50. Pray. So bad people need big forgiveness; as a result, when they meet Jesus, they love him much. Better people need less forgiveness, and so love little. The woman was bad, “a woman of the city,” “a sinner.” To state it crassly, a streetwalker or prostitute. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Absolute Devotion

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018

To be ‘In Christ’ you must allow Him complete control of your life. Our absolute devotion to Christ prepares us to be used in ministries for His glory.

Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and became the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-71

Denomination: Other

Devotion Of Grace

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

Grace is God’s favor/kindness given to those who do not deserve and cannot earn grace.

March 28, 2012 Devotion For of His Fulness we have all received, and grace upon grace For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. John 1.16-17 A Grace is God’s favor/kindness given to those who do not deserve and cannot earn grace. 1 Truth is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17

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

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

Sweaty Devotion

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 18, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 13:1-17, Title: Sweaty Devotion, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/17/13, AM A. Opening illustration: Cleaning up my dog’s vomit, maybe even having Buddy come in on the stage with me. B. Background to passage: The public ministry in the sense of preaching, teaching, and miracles in over. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Devotion

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 14, 2023

Devotion is defined as love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “True devotion means becoming the hand of the Divine. Whatever comes your way, you will know how to transform it into something beautiful.” James 1:22-26 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Romans 14:1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 20:35

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

The Devoted Life

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 12, 2024

This sermon calls upon each of us to examine what we are devoted to. Is our devotion to God in good order? Is our devotion to family as it should be? Or are we devoted to self?

But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 Where is there? Our Scripture says that “But from there”. Well, where I took this verse from was in context of the Lord telling the Children of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Luke 16:13, Ezra 7:10, Nehemiah 5:14-16, Psalm 86:1-3, Romans 16:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Unseen Devotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jesus Anointed by a notorious Woman before HIS burial

Today, I want to share with you a powerful incident recorded in the Bible about Jesus being anointed by a notorious woman just before His crucifixion. This event is mentioned in two different scriptures, one in a brief manner and the other in more detail. Both accounts hold significant meaning, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7-13

Topics: Following Jesus, Unseen Devotion

Together In Disappointment, Together In Hope Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 2, 2008

Church life is full of disappointments, but it can be equally full of hope and fulfillment. The key is to stay together and see what God will do. God is a God of abundance and not of scarcity.

We serve a God of abundance and not a God of scarcity. Ours is the God who possesses the cattle on a thousand hills. He is not a dilettante deity with nothing in His hands; He is the God who flung the stars into space and who has made all things. All things are made by Him and all things are at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist