Sermons on Outward Devotion:

Becoming A Worthy Woman

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2024

A worthy woman is a worshipping woman.

Becoming a Worthy Woman Ruth 3:11 Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2024 Beth and I returned on Tuesday after doing some intensive grandparenting with some of our grandsons while their parents were out of the country. We were also able to spend time with one of our granddaughter for a few days. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

How Long, O Lord? How Long? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2024

Though the Lord shall judge the nation that practice wickedness, how shall we who follow Christ respond to the evil embraced and promoted within our culture?

When the child of God sins, that child knows that God does not ignore that sin. Because He loves us, the LORD disciplines His people, and His discipline will not be pleasant. God’s discipline was never intended to be pleasant. Divine discipline is intended to impose … well, discipline! Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2025

How many call Jesus good but refuse to submit to Him as Lord? Concluding John 5, we see a stern and yet compassionate plea from Jesus to the religious for them to realize how they are living and turn from it.

John, Part 21 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 6 John 5:39-47 - Continue our series: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” (part 6, final msg of series) -- Ch 5 is a look into the 2nd year ministry events of Jesus; pilgrimage feast time -- Prob. Feast of Tabernacles: 7-day remembrance of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47, Job 34:21-22, Deuteronomy 18:15-19, John 5:30, Galatians 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023

The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Chronicles 12:9-10, 2 Peter 2:17-21, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Reflections From The Pool Of Bethesda

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jul 8, 2002

A devotional message bringing reflections from the Pool of Bethesda. As we look at the healing of this paralysed man we see the need in our lives to get our eyes of our ’pools’ and put them on Jesus.

Introduction: Jesus heals a paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda. This man’s whole focus was on the pool and getting into it first after the angel stirred it. Even though Jesus was right there besides him, he is trying to solicit Jesus help to lower him into the pool. We are often like that: ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

“Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Question Of Loyalty

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on May 3, 2007

Jesus’ question to Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" could be taken in at least three ways, each posing an important challenge to look closely at our own devotion to the Savior.

Let’s start with an easy question. Have you ever been betrayed? If so, you know the pain of broken trust. Now for a more difficult question; Have you ever been the betrayer? It isn’t a difficult question because you don’t know the answer, but because the answer can be very painful. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Touching The Cloak

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mrs. Thora Mohler, a long-time member of our mostly African-American Baptist church, but proud of her Swedish Lutheran heritage, and devoted to certain tasks in the life of our church.

Anyone who ever counted money with Thora Mohler will tell you that she was a woman with a determination to get things right. She would not let go until she had the right answer. On Mondays, Mrs. Mohler, until recent months, was one of those faithful behind-the-scenes workers our church has, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 24, 2004

This was written for the church I was an associate pastor in before we planted our new church. Because of devotion in service to the Lord, He gave them their own building, and this is the first sermon preached in that new building.

by Pastor Bruce Ball Senior Pastor, CrossWinds Bible Church (former Associate Pastor of Grace Christian Church) Please allow me to deviate a bit from my usual message topics. Today, I want to talk to you about this church, and what it has done, what it is because of that, and what it will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Godly Woman

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2012

1. Thank God for her devotion to her family. 2. Thank God for her demonstration of her faith. -She rejoiced in serving. -She relied on the Scripture. -She gave reverence to her Savior.

Funeral for a Godly Woman: Mrs. Opal Self Proverbs 31:10-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Kilpatrick / McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 10, 2012 *We are going to miss Opal Self. It is always hard to lose someone we love, especially when that someone is someone like Opal. But in the midst of our grief, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Ill-At-East With The Way Things Are: Idolatry Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2014

When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are... idols that affect the way we think and live and ultimately deter us in our devotion to God.

Series: All-American Idols Title: Becoming Ill-At-Ease with the Way Things Are: Idolatry Text: Acts 17:16-34 Thesis: When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are… idols that affect the way we think and live. Disclaimer While in North Carolina ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 2 - Empowered Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2013

God is going to reach a lost world through the empowering of the Holy Spirit and His church. We depend on One and devote to building His church through the teaching of His Word, fellowship, communion and prayer.

Reaching the lost world for Christ would necessarily mean the birth of the Church, the body of Christ, the gathering of believers in Christ. • This is a divine institution, not a man-made organisation. Through the Body of Christ the world will come to see Christ. • The Church is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Forgotten Father Of Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

When preachers talk about Christmas it’s usually about Jesus and Mary. But what about Joseph; the silent father? What do we learn from his life of devotion and faithfulness?

“The Forgotten Father of Christmas” Matthew 1-2 INTRODUCTION Usually at Christmas time, preachers spend a lot of time talking about Jesus’ miraculous conception, which I did last Wednesday. And the virgin birth leads you and I to think about the fact that Jesus was conceived apart from any human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist