Sermons on Devotional Life:

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God shares his fellowship with us, enabling us to share our lives together.

Scripture Introduction One of the changes in our world in the last generation or so is a loss of security. Expectations for what life offers have risen exponentially; fulfillments have disappointed. Cell phones are a simple example: the promise a connectedness everywhere available and never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Is your life devoted to acquiring things? Is it devoted to doing God's will? What are your priorities? What is your life?

TEXT: JAMES 4:13-15 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Matthew 6:33, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devoted To Doing Good

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 10, 2010

Your spirit will be formed by something; you cannot escape this reality. But you can have a say in the matter of what shape your spirit takes.

DEVOTED TO DOING GOOD September 12, 2010 Isaac Butterworth Titus 3:3-8 (NIV) 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004

What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholly Devoted To God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Nehemiah. Nehemiah called them to covenant to changes. This message focuses on the covenant to keep the sabbath day.

Chico Alliance Church Wholly Devoted to God REVIEW We continue our pursuit of the elements of revival as demonstrated in the time of Nehemiah and Ezra and recorded in Nehemiah's journal. Rally together Read and study the Word together Rejoice together Reflect together Resolve together Committed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Whole-Hearted Devotion Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

What we don’t realize is that we can have a fulfilling relationship with Jesus here on earth. We don’t have to wait for Heaven, we can have a personal strong and rewarding relationship today. Paul had one and it came from his wholehearted devotion and e

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: WHOLE HEARTED DEVOTION & EFFORT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that al of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:30-32, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006

This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Devoted To Loving God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2020

With God’s help, we can be devoted: putting God’s love at the center of our lives.

Devoted to Loving God James 1:16-18 With God’s help, we can be devoted: putting God’s love at the center of our lives. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we wrap up our four-week series on the subject of being devoted to God. • How does one foster an attitude of devotion to another ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Single Minded Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

Where are you putting your energy, your money, your time? Are you putting them into your own personal future, your own worldly security, or are you investing them in a future with God? Look to God’s future for security and hope.

Stop being so anxious! Don’t worry, just relax! Why are you so stressed? You’ve probably heard words like that fairly recently. It’s the nature of our age to be stressed isn’t it? In fact this passage from Matt 6 could have been written specifically for us, couldn’t it? We live in an age where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Anglican

Devoted To Standing Firm

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Are You Devoted To Prayer? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

People today are not committed and devoted to many thigns. As we read about the early church in the book of Acts we see that they were devoted to prayer, are we devoted to prayer.

“Are You Devoted to Prayer?” Introduction: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer That calls me from a world of care And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempters snare By thy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To The Things Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 11, 2014

These early believers were devoted to prayer, one another, God, and people were being added to their number. They showed up daily in the temple courts and shared what they had e.g with the paralysed man. What can we learn?

‘And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved’ (2:47)! People being saved daily! My brothers and sisters to what degree do you want to see people being saved daily in Billericay? It would mean we’d have to learn at least seven new names a week, and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Early Church: Devoted Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

Part 2 of 6 in our Early Church series. The early Christians were devoted meaning continuing steadfastly. Devoted to Apostles Teaching, Fellowship, The Breaking of bread, and Prayer.

The Early Church: Devoted Acts 2: 42 INTRO SERIES - EARLY CHURCH Part 2 ILL.: STUCK IN AIRPORT SUDDENLY - ALL IN THE AIR FLIGHT CANCELLED, PLANS CHANGED NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, NO CLEAN CLOTHES, NO MONEY LAST WEEK - PETER GAVE A POWERFUL MESSAGE FULL OF HOLY SPIRIT 3000 PEOPLE SAVED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist