Sermons on Marian Devotion:

Love's Memorial

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

A Lord’s Supper Devotional to be used before communion.

LOVE’S MEMORIAL 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 INTRO: The immediate setting for the first observance of the Lord=s Supper was the Jewish Passover. This was an annual feast of remembrance. Its purpose was to com¬memorate the passing over by the death angel of Jewish families in Egypt, prior to the Exodus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Short devotional on redemption: The price, the plan and the proof of redemption

REDEMPTION Bought out of the slave market I. The Price of Redemption We owe everything to the Lord because of what He paid to redeem us. In I Peter 1:18 the Bible says we were not redeemed with corruptible things but with the precious of Jesus. II. The Plan of Redemption There is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Restoration

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This was a devotion given at a youth event aimed at forgiveness and restoration.

Peter’s Restoration It would be so nice for us to call a time-out and get the chance to correct our mistakes, wouldn’t it? I accepted Christ on October 3rd, 1977. I attended church with a number of people that appeared on the outside to have their act together. They carried their Bibles everyday. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

The Heart Of A Mother

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 10, 2007

A real Mother shows true devotion to her children.

The Heart of a Mother Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Introduction 1. Today we celebrate the gift of Motherhood. Mothers do many great things for us. a. Mothers teach us about foresight: "Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident." b. Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Methodist

To Be...or Not To Be

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Jun 27, 2006

A short devotional that was written for our Father/Son cookout.

INTRODUCTION: Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Easter All About

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004

A look at the real meaning of Easter. A devotional for the church newsletter.

What is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 March 2004 We have candy coated Easter, literally. We have made Easter about candy filled baskets, colorful plastic eggs, chocolate surprises and cute little bunnies. Is this what Easter is really all about or is there something more than we should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Get God's Attention

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004

A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 3, 2008

A devotional about re-capturing the real "Spirit of Christmas."

Capturing the ’Spirit of Christmas’ Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Wed. 12/3/2008 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of the year in which we hear endlessly about ’the Spirit of Christmas.” Everyone, from believers to unbelievers, the devout and the rebellious, the faithful and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-38

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Natural Series

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on May 18, 2010

Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God.

Message Outline Title: Becoming a Natural Subtitle: Rethinking Worship Scripture: Romans 12:1 Subject: Worship Theme: Worship is a lifestyle, not an event. Proposition: Worship is our passionate expression of devotion to our God. Main Points: 1) Difference Between Worship and Corporate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Sacrifice Of The Savior

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional writtren for our church newsletter on the death of Jesus.

The Sacrifice of the Savior Romans 5:8 There is no credible historian that denies the crucifixion of Jesus because it is so well documented in other ancient sources. The Roman crucifixion was likely one of the most horrible methods of execution ever devised. In essence, it is a long, agonizing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

"Be Authentic" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 24, 2012

God challenges His people to be authentically devoted to Him.

I voted to close the church; not intentionally, not maliciously perhaps, but carelessly, thoughtlessly, lazily, indifferently, I voted. I voted to close its doors that its witness and its testimony might be stopped. I voted to close the open Bible on its pulpit . . . The Bible that had been given ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 23, 2021

Sunrise Devotional - The resurrection - too big of a sign to ignore!

Earl Palmer, a Presbyterian minister who is with the Lord, tells the story about an experience he had while he was in seminary in Princeton, NJ. Following final exams 1 summer, he & 3 friends were returning home to the West coast from NJ. They decided to drive straight through with each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2018

A devotion for our communion time at the Candle light service.

(This devotion was given in preparation for the communion service at our Candle-light worship. I sat in front of a crude manger holding my guitar and alternately speaking and singing verses from the song). Christmas Eve 1932, Robert McGimsey attended midnight church service in New York City and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lets Get Real Church About Community Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 8, 2012

God calls us to devote ourselves to authentic community

Let’s Get Real, Church About COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-44; 4:30-34 INTRODUCTION I am going to test your memory banks this morning. I will give you the first few words of a familiar TV show, and you tell me the shows name. They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Absolute Surrender Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024

Jesus gives us a picture of His devotion to God.

READ 1-2. Jesus has just finished praying for Himself, His disciples, and all the future believers. Jesus gives us a picture of His devotion to God in verse 4. After His prayer, He left from where He was and went into an olive grove. His actions seem to be deliberate. He went with purpose, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist