Sermons on Devotional Message:

Joshua - The Foundation Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Joshua's Leadership depended on the call of God, the promise of God and the power of God and required courage, devotion and obedience.

Today I want to talk about leadership. How can we develop it in ourselves? How can we recognise it in others? But first let me ask you, do you want good leadership in the church? I trust that you all said an emphatic yes to that! Well then, let me tell you how you can get it. Choose leaders who ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

It's Okay For Your Family To Be Different.

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Mar 23, 2008

Because families are serviing God and set out to be devoted, they are different from the rest and that’s OK!

“It’s okay for your family to be different” Colossians 3:18-4:1 All of that…tells us of how a family should be… It’s all in the family. What is? Life……….for one thing. What’s life without family? (It would be pretty miserable.) We need one another. Everyone needs to be a part of a family. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 24, 2008

Learn from Paul and keep on pressing on. Develop a dissatisfaction for spiritual things, and be devoted to the heavenly cause.

Do you have a dream, or some form of a goal in life? • You know, when we are young, people usually like to ask: “What would you want to be when you grow up?” • Obama lived in Jakarta during his primary school years. His teacher said, “It is the common task of class to write an essay on ‘My dream: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

This is a devotional used during a Fall Festival, held in a cow pasture, "For we are to God the aroma of Christ"

What’s that smell? What are some of the things we experience as we walk through a cow pasture? Usually we see cows, hay, and cow patties The cow pasture is a place full of sights, sounds and smells What is that smell? Some would say that the cow pasture really stinks While others would say, no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Eclipse Of The Sun - Return Of The Son

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 17, 2017

A brief sermon/devotion based on the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 and how it compares to the return of Christ

Eclipse Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse is coming to a town near you! The path of totality is just miles from Gainesville. The whole process of the moon blocking the light of the sun will take place over three hours. In Clayton, GA (where you can see the total eclipse) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christian Duty

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 21, 2017

Through the devotion of three different professions, the apostle Paul teaches us the duty of a Christian is to endure hardship

The Christian Duty Introduction: One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 24, 2017

Solomon heeded David's advice to devote himself to keeping God's Law and deal with the threats to his Kingdom.

The transition from one ruler to the next is not always a smooth one. • We see that in the election of a new president, in USA or Taiwan, or a new governor in Jakarta. It’s very political. • We see a different kind of transition in 1 Kings 2. David called Solomon and gave him very good advice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Shall Be Holy!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 4, 2018

Holiness is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.

You Shall Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Doesn't Come With An Eraser

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

This is a short devotional of how we should not add or take away from God's Word.

I titled this devotional (READ TITLE). 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Psalm 33:4 says, “For the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 33:4, Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Life's Storms SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

A short devotion to start a meeting, aimed at inspiring each other to stay resilient during life's storms.

Have you ever noticed how it can rain on one side of town and not the other? Or even on one side of the street and not the other? Even tornadoes have a relatively narrow path of destruction. I've seen places where homes on one side of the street were heavily damaged while on the other side they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:23-24

Topics: Resilience, Faith

"he Can Have My Room"

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 7, 2024

This is short sermon or devotional featuring the story of Wally and the Christmas Pagent "He Can Have My Room."

"You Can Have My Room" ”And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.“ Luke 2:7 KJV Wally was nine years old and in the second grade, though he should have been in the fourth. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Luke 2:1-18, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gifts To Us

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010

A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Love: Living For Christ's Sake - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, the apostle Paul presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of Christ's love in our lives. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how embracing Christ's love can lead to a life lived for His sake.

Transformed by Love: Living for Christ's Sake - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truths found in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. In these verses, the apostle Paul presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of Christ's love in our lives. Let us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, John 3:16, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 16:16, Galatians 2:20, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message 4 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 – Walk To Please God And The Rapture Teaching – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

Paul calls us to holiness and purity and explains all that. Neither are we to defraud one another. He is very direct with the Thessalonians. Sexual sin must not be entertained as it destroys sanctification.

MESSAGE 4 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 – WALK TO PLEASE GOD AND THE RAPTURE TEACHING – PART 1 PART 1 [1]. WALKING TO PLEASE {{1Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally then, brethren, we REQUEST AND EXHORT you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received instruction from us as to how you ought to WALK AND PLEASE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11 The Culprit Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 30, 2020

This is the 11th of 31 Devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is based on the book of Jonah.

The Culprit Jonah 1:7-8: “So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Then they said to him, ‘Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?’” So they cast lots and the lot fell on ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-8, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible