Sermons on Morning Devotion:

Duty Vs. Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002

Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Good Works

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

If we follow Jesus, he will call us to service of others

I am endlessly fascinated by Jesus Christ. I have been seriously studying the New Testament for more than 4 decades, and I am still coming to new appreciations of the life he lived. Over and over again, as I come to understand what we have written about him, I am stretched as I see how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 10:24, Hebrews 13:16  (view more)  (view less)

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

Devotion - The Seed Of Growth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 15, 2010

Believers get really excited about the passages in Acts where a great number of people came to Christ and the church grew in miraculous leaps and bounds, however, what many beleivers miss in these passages are the previous verses that reveal what the chur

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2010 Date Preached: October 17, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community Sermon Title: Devotion – The Seed of Growth! Sermon Text: Acts 2:44-47 [ESV] 42 And they devoted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Body Builders: Devotion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2001

It is incumbent upon Christians to build up the body of Christ! Being devoted to one another is a good place to start!

Morning Message January 7, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: DEVOTION Romans 12:10 Introduction: 1. We are beginning a new series of messages from the New Testament called "Body Builders". Descriptive term: church is the ‘Body of Christ’. Christian people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom: Devotion Or Devouring?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2007

Black History Month and Amazing Grace Sunday: there is much to celebrate about freedom, when we review history. But we either devote ourselves to freedom (political, social, spiritual) or we devour ourselves. Newton’s story illustrates. Montgomery Hill

It’s a glorious thing to discover that you are free. Freedom tastes good, smells good, feels good. But after you find out you are free, then what? What do you do with your freedom? There are only two answers to that question: freedom either leads you to devotion; or it drives you to devour. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Devoted To The Breaking Of Bread Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2018

This is the 4th sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#4] BE DEVOTED TO THE BREAKING OF BREAD 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the 3rd thing that the Early Church devoted themselves to- The breaking of bread. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) “They devoted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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

Single-Minded Devotion

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

We need to have a one-track mind!

Text: Matthew 6:19-34 Subject: Christian Priorities Theme: Entire dedication of the heart to God. Prop: The Christian is to have single minded devotion to God. INTRODUCTION: It has been said that our priorities as a Christian should be J O Y (Jesus, Others, You). In reality how do we see our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encountering Jesus Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 8, 2023

This is from a series on Encountering Christ in the Gospels.

Title: “Encountering Jesus Resurrection Sunday Morning.” Script: Jn. 20:11-18 Type: Series on Encountering Christ Where: GNBC Easter Sunday 2023 Intro: When I was 13yrs. old, my father took my brother and me Washington D.C. We saw the many different memorials. On highlight of the trip was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Devoted To Prayer? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

People today are not committed and devoted to many thigns. As we read about the early church in the book of Acts we see that they were devoted to prayer, are we devoted to prayer.

“Are You Devoted to Prayer?” Introduction: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer That calls me from a world of care And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempters snare By thy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Standing Firm

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hollowness Of Heartless Devotion

Contributed by Dr. Rod Mattoon on Apr 4, 2014

This message deals with the issue of insincere devotion and love for the Lord. It addresses the issue of why believers drift far away from the Lord sometimes. It is one of the messages in the book Treasures from Isaiah, Volume 1 written by Dr.Mattoon

The Hollowness of Heartless Devotion Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Let me ask you a question. How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Devoted Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 10, 2010

Four Things the Bible says we should be devoted to

“The Devoted Life” September 12, 2010 “Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God.” 1 Chronicles 22:19 Lance Armstrong is a phenomenal cyclist who has won the Tour De France for a record seven consecutive times, and that was after having survived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:19

Denomination: Holiness