Sermons on Devotion:

Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, And Thomas - Faith, Doubt, And Devotion (Matthew 10:3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2025

These four men make up the second group of apostles who were chosen by the Lord Jesus to preach the Gosepl These four men came from backgrounds of devotion, doubt, and isolation, yet Jesus chose them to be His followers commissioned to present the Gospel to the world.

The names of Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas are listed after the inner circle of Peter, James, and John. Jesus called Philip personally, showing that He is the “seeking Savior”. Philip was from Bethsaida, the home of Peter and Andrew. These men had probably known each other all their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12, Luke 19:10, John 1:43, John 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

The God-Attentive Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021

A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Christ Never Changes

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Mar 7, 2016

This devotional is based around Hebrews 13:8. It talks about a Savior who never changes. Some of the thoughts on this devotional were taken off a sermon I heard preached by Pastor H.B.Charles Jnr.

Jesus Christ Never Changes Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". (Hebrews 13:8) This is one of the most powerful verses in the scriptures and one that almost every Christian knows by memory! In a world where things change so fast, where life seems to move so fast and where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job 1

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 29, 2019

Job 1: Job's first test. Do we devote ourselves to God because He gives us blessings, or does He give us blessings because we devote ourselves to Him?

How do you react to devastation in your life? I think that, with most people, the worse our tragedies are, the worse our reactions will be. And while that is a human instinct, is it a Godly instinct? Let’s take a look at the book of JOB today and see if there is anything we might be able to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, 1 Peter 5:8, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: *other

20 The Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about the prayer of repentance by Jonah from the belly of the great fish. This is the 20th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 2:1-9 - Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the floods ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9, Romans 12:1, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 The Man Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 9, 2020

This is the 12th of 31 Devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah where I'm making a comparison between Jonah and The Church of today.

Jonah 1:9 - So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” “So he said to them…” Since Jonah had been both awoken from sleep and had been identified as the man who was behind the tempest they were facing, and since he was asked ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Create In Me A Clean Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize our need for a clean heart, God's power to create that clean heart within us, and how we can live a life devoted to Jesus by seeking purity and wholehearted devotion to Him.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the heart of what it means to live for Jesus, as we explore the beautiful Psalm 51. This passage highlights our need for a clean heart, God's incredible power to create that clean heart within us, and how we can live a clean life in service to ...read more

Topics: Jesus

Faiths Review And Expectation -- Amazing Grace

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 31, 2002

A sermon based on the verses of the hymn "Amazing Grace" as John Newton wrote it. The original title of the hymn was - "Faiths Review and Expectation"

Faiths Review And Expectation I Tim 1:12-17 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Need of Hour is Revival--America is bankrupt & decaying. Our Prayer should be Revive Us Again It is Time for our Generation to have Revival

REVIVE US AGAIN--PSALM 85:6, ISA. 6, HOSEA 14 Introduction: 1. The Need of Hour is Revival--America is Bankrupt, decaying 2. Revive Us Again--History of Ups and Downs a. Time for our Generation to have Revival b. God used George Whitefield in 1730, Charles Finney in 1810, D.L. Moody in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008

If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015

FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-24

Denomination: Congregational

Encounters, Defecting Your Giants

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 2, 2010

Here's several step in the right direction in defeating giants in your life.

Encounters, Defecting Your Giants / I Samuel 17:31-40 Even though you are born-again, most must still battle giants throughout their lives. There are several lessons that can be applied from this Biblical story found in I Samuel chapter 17. 31.Then David’s question was reported to King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casual Or Concrete Commitment?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 10, 2010

Commitment is viewed by many diferent people many different ways, yet the scripture has another idea about what commitment is and how we can achieve single-minded devotion to Christ.

CASUAL OR CONCRETE COMMITMENT (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise indicated) A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Every day he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Trying Time Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2013

Ruth was a surpising choice to be in the ancestry of Jesus. Yet, as we see her life unfold, we can see the development of her faith in the living God.

to be released he wondered if his family would reject him because of the scandal he¡¯d caused and the shame brought on the family. He wrote his parents saying that he would be coming back by bus but didn¡¯t want to embarrass them with his presence if they didn¡¯t want him back. He asked them to tie ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ