Sermons on devoted:

God's Righteousness, Or Yours?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for young believers/seekers

JAMES 2:10 “FOR WHOEVER KEEPS THE WHOLE LAW AND YET STUMBLES IN ONE POINT, HE HAS BECOME GUILTY OF ALL.” ROMANS 10:5-13 “FOR MOSES WRITES THAT THE MAN WHO PRACTICES THE RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH IS BASED ON LAW SHALL LIVE BY THAT RIGHTEOUSNESS. 6 BUT THE RIGHTEOUSNESS BASED ON FAITH SPEAKS THUS, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13, James 2:10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Wonder Of His Baptism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus’ complete devotion to God

THE WONDER OF HIS BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Today we are starting a new series of messages entitled, “the wonder of it all.” Between now and the Sunday after Easter I want us to look at 8 incidents in the life of Jesus that demonstrate the wonder of His existence while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Peace Of Mind Is A Piece Of God

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

Christmas devotional about peace.

Luke 2:8-14 - Peace of Mind is a Piece of God Peace is a popular word around the Christmas season, but what is it? It is a theme of Christmas, and a theme of the Christian life. OT (shalom): happiness, health, favor, prosperity, safety in mind, body or estate NT (eirene): says all this but adds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2006

The Why & How of peresonal devotions

Steps to Intimacy With God Ps 19:7-14 Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Portraits Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Jan 31, 2005

(Devotional Series 9/50)

THREE PORTRAITS Prov. 6:6-24 (Devotional Series) Three of people are described in these verses, and we will consider each in turn. A. The Sluggard (9) Have you ever seen an ant taking time off or asleep? It always seems to be occupied in some important business, always energetic and active. So, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Symbol Of His Body

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF HIS BODY 1 Corinthians 11:24 INTRO: Jesus said, “This is my body, which is for you.” This is probably the oldest document in the New Testament and it is the earliest account of the Lord’s Supper in the Scriptures. Paul got the story from some of Jesus’ disciples who were with him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost For The Samaritans

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Short outline for a devotional setting.

Prophesied by Jesus – Acts 1:8 Fulfilled by Phillip – Acts 8:5 Conditions in Samaria: Simon the Sorcerer – vs. 9 - 11 Phillip preached Christ – Vs. 5 The multitudes reacted: 1. Accepted the Word 2. Unified into one accord 3. Experienced miracles 4. Many were delivered 5. Many were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are We Lifting Up To Draw People

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

Devotion at state association meeting.

WHAT ARE WE LIFTING UP TO DRAW PEOPLE? Illus: A POSSIBLE METHOD OF EVANGELISM A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winner’s class" at his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Praise

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

A simple devotional on praise for God

Psalm 33:1-22 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. 4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Come And Eat Breakfast"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 3, 2002

a short devotional to give encouragement

I ask you to spend just a few moments contemplating the setting. God has become flesh and dwelt among His creation. He has temporarily lain aside the independent exercise of His divine attributes and become entirely dependent upon and obedient to the Father, in all things. He has taught His ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Orthodox

Have You Met God?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God desires true devotion.

HAVE YOU MET GOD? John 4:21-24 S: Worship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD DESIRES TRUE DEVOTION. ?: How? How is it done? KW: Ways. TS: Since God desires true devotion, we will find in John 4:24, two ways that it is accomplished. The _____ way true devotion is accomplished ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Supper And The Shepherd Psalm

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional

THE SUPPER AND THE SHEPHERD PSALM Psalm 23 INTRO: There is a vast ignorance of the Bible, even among church folk. One fellow thought Dan and Beersheba were brother and sister. Our entering college students do not know their Bible. Sixty percent cannot name the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Symbol Of Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF SALVATION Ephesians 1:3-7 INTRO: I once heard the story of a Bible translator telling about his search for a word in the African dialect to translate the English word redemption or salvation. Finally, an African working with the translator suggested that he use the phrase, “he took our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper — And Ours

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

THE LORD’S SUPPER — AND OURS 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 INTRO: The Lord’s Supper is a very simple observance with a crystal clear meaning. However, across the centuries the church has made it an elaborate and ornate ritual. We have clothed it in mystery and obscured its simple message. It is really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Feb 28, 2007

Funeral message for devoted Christian

INTRODUCTION: A)As we gather here this evening, we do so with mixed emotions. There’s the natural emotion of sadness, as thoughts of continuing on in this life, without ______ sink in. The last few months have been very difficult for ___________ and _____mate______. As difficult as it is watching ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ