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Ready To Listen

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 12, 2023

Today how many can say, "Lord, I am ready to listen to your voice through this devotion!?"

Ready to listen Acts 10:33"So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” READY TO LISTEN: Today how many can say, "Lord, I am ready to listen to your voice through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Answer To The World’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 11, 2024

The Christian must proclaim what they know ... even under duress! Will we share the simple message, and the hope, of what God has done for us? The Disciples did, and they were not afraid.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 7 God’s Answer to the World’s Persecution Acts 5:12-25 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25, John 15:20, Jeremiah 1:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Diminish Jesus' Name

Contributed by Howard Green on Oct 8, 2024

Everything Christians do and say will either elevate or diminish Jesus' name to a watching world.

The Bible tells us a time is coming when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord, Philippians 2:10-11. Christians openly honor His name now, while unbelievers must confess He’s Lord on a day yet to come. Much of what people believe about Jesus comes from what they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mt. 23:1-12

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

These verses proceed the eight woes of which Christ warned the Pharisees.

Mat. 23:1-12 by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface to the 8 Woes Christ pronounced and explained toPharisees and the Sadducees. A. Jesus and the Pharisees 1. We have learned through time and study that Jesus was never harsh on the struggling sinner. a. Jo 4 – The lady at the well from Samaria b. Jo 8 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out Your Faith In A Broken World. Matthew 5:14-16

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning out to live in faith in the everchanging world we live in.

Living out your Faith in a Broken World. Matthew 5:14-16 Good Morning. Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, neverending, living Word of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 18, 2023

Hand-in-hand with God’s blessing there is always testing to deepen our bonds of intimate love and trust. Those two forces work together for our good.

We see in this familiar passage two of the foundational stories of the Gospel: Christ’s blessing by God, followed very closely by his temptation. These are also the two universal realities of the spiritual life: both blessings and trials. After his baptism, Jesus saw the Spirit descending on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

The Privilege Of Christian Prayer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 29, 2023

Christians everywhere need to understand what the Scriptures teach about prayer.

The Privilege of Christian Prayer Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Victory Over Violence : Overcome Evil With Good Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Oct 5, 2025

In this present Church age, God forbids personal vengeance and assigns justice to His ordained authorities. We overcome evil with cruciform love now, while we await Christ’s visible Kingdom when justice will be perfectly executed.

SermonCentral Summary: Two weeks ago we declared “Christ, not vengeance.” Today we answer “How?” From a dispensational reading of Scripture, Romans 12 sets the believer’s personal ethic, Romans 13 defines public justice, and the Sermon on the Mount forms Kingdom character in disciples now, while we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Go! And Live Healed By His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 8, 2025

We need to pause and look again at the cross—not merely as a symbol of faith, but as the place where everything changed.

Go! And Live Healed by His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: The Power of the Cross to Heal the Heart There are moments in our Christian journey when we need to pause and look again at the cross—not merely as a symbol of faith, but as the place where everything changed. The cross is not just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:6, Ephesians 2:13, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In His Mighty Hand

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025

The mighty hand of the Lord delivers and redeems, raises, promotes, and exalts the humble, dashes one's enemies, and puts a new song in the victor’s mouth. It makes people great and strong, and gives wealth and honor.

Scripture Reading: Heb. 10:35-37 “So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. You need to persevere so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay…” Text: Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15, Hebrews 10:35-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Exodus 15:6, 1 Chronicles 29:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I’ve Done My Best

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025

Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Expect The Impossible! - Ephesians 3:20–21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 9, 2025

What are you expecting God to do in your life? Are you praying small prayers because you think God is too busy? Are you dreaming little dreams because you're not sure He can handle the big ones?

Go! And Expect the Impossible! - Ephesians 3:20–21 Ephesians 3:20–21 (NLT): "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 8:11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:18, Revelation 5:13, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Confess The True Christ - 1 John 2:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

Who do you say Jesus is? Not just with your lips, but with your heart, your life, and your soul. Scripture warns us—not everyone who speaks the name of Jesus knows the real Jesus. Some deny Him, others distort Him, and some even deceive themselves.

Go! And Confess the True Christ - 1 John 2:22 “And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.” Introduction: Knowing the Real Jesus Matters Church, I want to begin with a question that echoes through eternity: Who do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22, John 14:6, 1 John 2:20-21, John 16:13, 2 John 1:7, Romans 10:9-10, 2 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presidents' Day

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 12, 2025

Washington / Lincoln

1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings (basilewn) and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity 1 Tim 2: 1,2 (Vineyard / GE Ladd – the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Go! And Trust The God Who Reigns Over All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

Many of us have faced moments where the goodness of God and the reality of suffering seem irreconcilable. I invite you to lean into the Word of God and see that the One who formed the light and the darkness is still sovereign, still good, and still worthy of our trust.

Go! And Trust the God Who Reigns Over All Isaiah 45:7 (NLT) – “I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the Lord, am the one who does these things.” Genesis 1:31 (NLT) – “Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 1:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9, Isaiah 45:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal