Sermons on nursing home devotional:

Mothers - The Home Maker

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2007

Mums have one of the toughest ministries that God has given out!

NR 18-03-07 Mothering Sunday Today is Mothering Sunday, the day when we thank God for giving us the one human being on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Today we come to Church to give thanks for our mothers – whether or not they are dead or alive. Story: I ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Is America In A Mess And How Can We Fix It?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2012

A sermon on how to put America "Back on the Straight and Narrow"

Why America Is In The MESS That It IS, And How Can We Fix It? Robert A. Glass Everyone who is over 30 years old would agree America is in a mess. We have drugs on our streets; we have shootings in our schools, (Columbine HS). We have corruption in our Secret Service. And gangs have invaded our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Devoted To The Apostle's Teaching? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Doctrine is imporatnt, and is useful for our growth in Christ. We need to be sure that we take God’s Word and the study of his word seriously.

“Are You Devoted to the Apostle’s Teaching?” Introduction: When their son left for his freshman year at Duke University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pt. 4 Terminating The Termites Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013

Satan has unleashed the power & resources of hell on the family & he knows that disruptions of the home yields three devastating results.

Rebuilding Broken Families Pt. 4 February 24, 2013 Terminating the Termites A In Odin, they were tearing down an old, majestic house I rode by hundreds of times while I was growing up. 1 I knew one of the guys tearing it down & I struck up a conversation. Why? a Termites. The outside looked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To The Apostles' Teaching

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2023

When the church first began, those first disciples of Jesus devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings. The New Testament contains the apostles' teaching and as followers of Jesus today, we must also devote ourselves to the apostles' teaching.

A. The Bible says that the early church “devoted themselves…” to a number of things. (NIV) 1. Some of the other translations express the phrase “devoted themselves” slightly differently. a. KJV: And they continued steadfastly b. NASV: They were continually devoting themselves 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Reasons For Family Devotions

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 3, 2006

Need a Family Devotion and why

Ten Reasons for Family Devotions Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, especially verse 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word (NKJV) Introduction: I’d like to deal with a once-popular subject that has fallen on hard times-family devotions. This old phrase simply means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Devoted To The Teaching Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 22, 2018

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#2] BE DEVOTED TO THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD Acts 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week we began this series, “Changing Your Spiritual Appetite”. I pray that this series begins a transformation not just in Bel Aire; but more importantly in each of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Home Groups..pitfalls Of Home Groups...the Potential Of Home Groups

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

Home groups are a great way to encourage fellowship, a sense of belonging and to facilitate discipleship. However, we have to understand what makes good house groups and be aware of the potential pitfalls too.

Key text: acts 2 Some of the topics I want to cover this morning: Purpose of Cells, the potential of cells, and the pitfalls of cells Biblical basis for cells In Genesis, God established a model of the context in which we ought to live. And that model was the family. Adam and Eve, along with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Acts 2:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Develop A Devotional Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Heaven-Home

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 3, 2011

For many people it is the next big event in our life.

John 14:1-4-“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 4, 2008

This is a graduation sermon based on holding on to dreams, learning, and seeking God.

Dare To Be A few years ago I attended a writer’s conference. You see, for the last eighteen years of my life my one goal has been to be a science fiction and fantasy writer. I grew up reading the Narnian Chronicles by C.S. Lewis, The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, and I, Robot by Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

Disciples Of Jesus Are Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 30, 2020

Disciples of Jesus are all about following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus. Therefore it is important for disciples to know and teach the truth about who Jesus is and what Jesus expects.

Introduction: A. One Sunday after coming home from worship, a mother asked her young son, “So, who was your Bible class teacher today?” 1. The little boy replied, “I don’t know her name but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother - all she did was talk about Jesus.” 2. I love that – don’t you? And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:14-18, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 John 2:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Home When Home Is Where The Hurt Is

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

How can youth survive there home when there home hurts

HOW TO SURVIVE A BROKEN HOME Isaiah 57:18 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you watched the new hottest show SURVIVOR? High TV rating, people are really into survivors and how will make it. Why is this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine themselves ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Quest For Comfort

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

This is a devotional written for a local Senior Citizen’s home.

A Quest for Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 September 2001 Senior Center Devotional Introduction I had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends; I hoped that soon you’d want me to walk along with you, too. So, I painted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God