Sermons about Luxurious Devotion

Faith On Fire

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

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having faith requires a personal relationship with God through devotions and worship, following the life of Christ and practicing using your faith

I tell you the truth if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20-21 Do you have faith as small as a mustard seed? I do not see any mountains around here for if you have ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Matthew 17:20-21, Matthew 17:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Idols For Destruction

Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:49, Jeremiah 21:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Could Never Happen To Me

Contributed by Tim Bartee on Dec 28, 2001

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Many Christians spend years devoted to Christ, but now they no longer follow Him. How can we prevent this from happening?

It Could Never Happen to Me In 2 Kings, chapter 8, there is an interesting story that takes place in the life of the prophet Elisha. Benadad, the king of Syria, had fallen sick. He sent a messenger by the name of Hazael to enquire of the prophet, whether he would live or die from this illness. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Lies In Disguise—battling Temptation

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

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Temptations may be bold, or subtle. Temptations may be good things to stand in the way of Devotion Temptations are for one purpose to destroy us

Lies In Disguise—Battling Temptation Matthew 4:1-4:8 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Building A Memorial

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

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Devote your life to building a memorial for God’s kingdom that will allow future generations to see the miracles He has done.

Joshua 5:2-8 – Building a Memorial 2 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. 3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the cause why ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping Your Meeting With God

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 16, 2006

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This messages deals with our personal meeting with God in our devotions or quiet time. Meeting with God is our life’s foundation.

KEEPING YOUR MEETING WITH GOD Exodus 24:1-11 Prepared by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION The church is experiencing a fire of revival these days. We have a high level of expectation in our midst. We are experiencing holiness and love like never before. We are also experiencing the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truly Loving Christ (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

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What happens when you stay in something long enough to make it a lifestyle while claiming a love for and complete devotion to Christ?

There is something that I struggle to reconcile as a church leader sometimes. It is the incongruency of the peoples’ actions with their claim to love and believe in Jesus Christ. Let me start by admitting that I have done some pretty stupid and sinful things in my life. I have made a complete fool ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

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In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fragrant Offering Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet is an act of fully devoted discipleship, of worship and service, and of witness that we should follow.

“A Fragrant Offering” John 12: 1 – 11 Introduction: Our Sense of Smell 1. Smells from a kitchen fill the house and people want to taste what is making the odor: homemade bread, a good homemade stew or soup, or even bacon frying in a pan and coffee brewing. 2. Our sense of taste is greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship And The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 29, 2009

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The shouts of ’Hosanna!’ at the triumphal entry were shallow in contrast to the devotion Mary showed to Jesus in anointing him at Bethany the day before.

TRUE WORSHIP AND THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY John 12:1-19 INTRO From the beginning of this year we have swept through the Scriptures as though we were watching a drama unfold. A few weeks ago we reached the climax in the drama with the arrival of the King. We have looked at some of the teaching of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Turkey's Perspective

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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A thanksgiving devotional/sermon that focuses on celebrating well and giving God glory while doing it. Focuses on David, Solomon, and Ezra.

A TURKEY’S PERSPECTIVE VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION... A Turkey’s Perspective (http://www.wrensworld.com/turkyperspective.htm) When I was a young turkey, new to the coop, My big brother Mike took me out on the stoop Then he sat me down, and he spoke real slow, And he told me there was something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

based on 15 ratings

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Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from exhibiting the other.

Last time we were together we looked at the famous story of Mary and Martha. We concluded that the Lord wants us to be like Mary in our worship, and like Martha in our work. Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Become Like We Worship

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 11, 2010

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An underlying premise of The Revelation is that all humankind has a devotion to one God or another and we become like that which we worship.

WE BECOME LIKE WHAT WE WORSHIP* Revelation 5:1-14 Sermon Objective: An underlying premise of The Revelation is that all humankind has a devotion to one God or another and we become like that which we worship. INTRO: When my daughter was about four years old, I began to notice how she imitated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The M-Words: Miracle And Magic

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 23, 2013

based on 5 ratings

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This is actually more of a devotional reflection that could be re-worked into a sermon. It is about how miracles are different from magic, and why that matters.

This is day number 26 in the hospital with my eleven year old daughter who is recovering from two major/radical brain surgeries associated with her epilepsy, and, believe it or not, I’ve had a lot of time lately to think about the “m-words.” I was writing a little earlier in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"we're Fit To Be Tithed!"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 11, 2020

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A lot of us are reluctant to preach on giving. Churches are often criticized for their financial appeals, yet giving is an act of discipleship, devotion, and worship.

A minister wanted to impress his congregation with the need to increase giving. He described extensive repairs required to overhaul the sanctuary. Just as he was about to ask the ushers to come forward for the offering, a piece of plaster fell from the ceiling and hit a man square on the head. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

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