Sermons on Insincere Dedication:

Lessons From Solomon's Temple Dedication

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Solomon's prayer includes Worship, Repentance, Petitioning, and a Restatement of the LORD as God. Prayer should lead to these things as well as spiritual rejuvenation, increased trust, peace that passes all understanding.

Observations from Solomon's Temple Dedication 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Text Focus: 2 Chronicles 6:12-7:4 Originally given at New Hope Christian Fellowship (Assembly of God), Mundelein, IL March 2008, Pastor Sterling C. Franklin "ACTS" Model of Prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day-Child Dedication 2017

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 2, 2017

We must stand up as parents to put God first for our children’s sake!

Title: Child Dedication 2017 Date:5/14/17 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 127. 3-5 CT: We must stand up as parents to put God first for our children’s sake! [Screen 1] Married couples in the United States spend, on average, 130 hours per week on paid and unpaid work combined. But all our hard work is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Reasons Why Children Should Be Dedicated

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

There are principles that follow the dedication of everything. Children's dedication is another way of saying to God; Thank you for providing the child for us, and we are giving him back to you. As in the past culture of dedication, offerings used to accompany dedication.

THE REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD BE DEDICATED Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 9, 2022 1 Samuel 1:28 “So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.” God has promised to always bless everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Foundation Of Faith: Dedicating This House To God

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2024

We should reflect on the foundation of faith upon which we build our lives and our households. Abraham, lived by faith, looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. We too are called to build our homes on a foundation of faith.

A Foundation of Faith: Dedicating This House to God Hebrews 11:9-10 Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to celebrate a special occasion—the dedication of this house to the Lord. As we stand in this new home, we should reflect on the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10, 2 Samuel 6:11-12, Psalm 127:1, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 7:24, Proverbs 14:1, Matthew 7:26-27, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baby Dedication For Nyla Marie Birklett

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 18, 2023

Baby dedication.

Baby Dedication for Nyla Marie Birklett "And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Land Or Property Foundation That Is Dedicated To Satan. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 5, 2024

Let us explore the consequences of dedicating our lives, our land, or our foundations to Satan.

Let us explore the consequences of dedicating our lives, our land, or our foundations to Satan. When we surrender our territory to the enemy, we open ourselves up to a multitude of problems. In Psalm 24:1, we're reminded that everything belongs to God. He is the creator and owner of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Common - Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016

Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

Common Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Introduction We have confronted and challenged our apathy towards people. Jesus made it clear that we must not only claim love for God but that that love must be demonstrated with love for people. We can't claim love for the One we can't see if we don't love the ones ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Our Children Back To God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 18, 2014

A sermon for a Child Dedication Sunday

Giving Our Children Back to God Child Dedication sermon Chuck Sligh May 18, 2014 (Basic outline adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley.) (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Burden Of God

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 23, 2016

This message shows God's attitude towards casual and insincere worship...

THE GREAT BURDEN OF GOD TEXT: Malachi (selected verses) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of House Will You Build For Me?

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 10, 2002

this sermon was preached at the dedication service of Harmony Community Church. It could be used as a revival sermon, purpose of the church sermon or evangelistic sermon.

Title: What Kind of House will you build for me? Text: Acts 7:44-50 Theme: church, revival, God’s house, persecution, preaching, faith, P.S. The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Touch Brings New Life

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2002

This sermon was preached on the 1rst anniversary of the founding of our new daughter church. My wife and I preached it together. It’s theme is the power of a touch in someone’s life.

A Touch Brings New Life Psalm 139:1-6 Hebrews 10:19-25 Luke 8:40- 56 Toby Look at your hands for a moment. God has placed within those hands the power for you to bring new life into the lives of others through a simple touch. A touch on the shoulder of one who’s discouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That We Might Know Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 5, 2002

THis sermon is preached by my wife and I myself as we celebrated our 13th anniversary as pastors of the church. It’s a history of what God has done in and through the lives of the people during that period of time.

That We May Know Christ 3/3/2002 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 2:1-11 Rick Saints it was 686 Sundays ago that we marched down the aisle at 11:00 am to begin the morning worship service as the newly elected pastors of the church. For 13 years we have continued coming down the aisles, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Care Of The Little Ones Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2002

This message was delivered as part of Baby Dedication Sunday.

Today is a special day as we have 11 babies that are here to be dedicated by their parents. Before we do that let me share with you some important things about children… In this life there are certain "Rites of Passage". Some are connected to the passage of years. For example when you reached ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gotta Serve Somebody

Contributed by David Lansdown on Nov 17, 2002

Why we should claim ’... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord’ as our motto.

GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction A Sunday School teacher challenged her children to take some time on Sunday afternoon to write a letter to God. They were to bring their letters back the following Sunday. One little boy wrote, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Four Myths About Child Raising

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

As the message for a baby dedication service, this sermon pointed out some of the contemporary myths that exist about the roles of parent and child.

Baby Dedication December 1, 2002 With all of the millennia of child raising you would think we would have gotten a handle on it by now. Yet with every generation there are myths that arise around child raising that cause trouble for the next generation. Myth #1 Children are a blank slate NIV ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5, Proverbs 29:15

Denomination: Baptist