Sermons on luxurious devotion:

Devotion To The Lord – In The House.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ALL ABOUT TRUE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE FOUND IN OUR DEVOTION TO THE LORD.

JOHN 12:1- 11 DEVOTION TO THE LORD – IN THE HOUSE. ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU, ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I STILL CANT HEAR YOU.......... TONIGHT WE WILL BE EXAMINING THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR DEVOTION TO GOD - WHICH WE FIND IN ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Promoted Devoted Or Demoted

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 19, 2009

This sermon admonishes believers to examine where they are in their walk with God as well as encourages them to get back to basics and start being about the Fathers business.

You should all be familiar with the scripture, (Hebrew 13:8) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. You should know this one too, (Malachi 3:6a) For I am the LORD, I change not; We all know that things are different in the Church; Different even from what it was only 20 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devoted To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009

Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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 De-Voted Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016

Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Devoted Knees Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 12, 2012

In this final lesson in the series, we learn that wholly devoted knees kneel in submission and prayer to God.

Introduction: A. Today we are completing our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. I hope you have found this series to be challenging and enriching! 2. We have been exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 3. One last time, let’s review the two verses that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anna, A Model Of Devotion

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 7, 2012

HOW DOES CHRIST VIEW YOUR DEVOTION?

ANNA, A MODEL OF DEVOTION INTRODUCTION: THE SCRIPTURE RECORDS TWO JEWISH PEOPLE WHO RECOGNIZED THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL EIGHT DAYS AFTER CHRIST’S BIRTH. THE FIRST WAS SIMEON. THE SECOND WAS ANNA (MEANING GRACE) A PROPHETESS FROM THE TRIBE OF ASHER. THE TERM CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL CONVEYS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Devoted Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2012

Being wholly devoted to God begins by having a wholly devoted mind which is developed through the process of renewing the mind.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a patient's family who gathered to hear what the doctor had to say about their dad’s prognosis. 1. The doctor said, “Things don't look good for your dad. The only chance he has is to have a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012

Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012

To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Devoted Ears Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 22, 2012

In this sermon, we learn how to have wholly devoted ears by listening to God, listening to others, and listening to only what is good.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly man who stopped at a hearing aid clinic and asked about their prices. 1. The salesman said, “Well, our prices range from $25,000 all the way down to $1.50.” 2. “Wow, that’s quite a range,” said the customer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Devoted Hands Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2012

To have wholly devoted hands, we need to have hands like Jesus' hands.

Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ