Sermons on Religious Devotion:

Building A Relationship With God - Developing A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2009

This sermon looks at three aspects of Developing A Quiet Time with God. I. The IMPORTANCE of a q Quiet Time II. The ELEMENTS of a Quiet Time III. The PURPOSE of a Quiet Time (Sermon 4 in this series)

Building A Relationship With God – Developing A Quiet Time This morning I am going to break one of the rules of good communication. When I was working on my degree in public communication one of the first things I was told was – never begin a speech (or a sermon) with an apology. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But Nets

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus one day asked His disciples to drop their nets and follow can we do no less in our devotion to Him?

Cornerstone Church June 8, 2008 “NOTHING BUT NETS” Mark 1:14-20 I heard this story on the radio by the Bible League. Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do You Give God The First Fruits Of Your Day ?

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 11, 2008

If morning devotions were important to Jesus and David, they should also be important to us, if not more vital to our spiritual sustenance.

Do You Give God the First Fruits of Your Day (Mark 1:35-37) Introduction: The shortening of private devotions starves the soul. William Wilberforce, Christian statesman of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, once said, “I must secure more time for private devotions.” Following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Or Concrete Commitment?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 10, 2010

Commitment is viewed by many diferent people many different ways, yet the scripture has another idea about what commitment is and how we can achieve single-minded devotion to Christ.

CASUAL OR CONCRETE COMMITMENT (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise indicated) A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Every day he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009

If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 38 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2011

Paul writes and reminds us of the simple fact, "love MUST be sincere". It cannot be fabricated or fake, because if the love of Christ resides in us then that is what we will show to others.

Romans, Part 38 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction - Paul begins his last portion of this letter by directing our attention to living - We are called to live dedicated to Christ; fully and completely in all things - Caution against living with versus living for God … -- Living with … A casual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2010

Just like the Wise Men were called to find Jesus, so are we!

THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: “Telephones have changed our lives forever. * In the small town we lived in the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman who was on duty who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. One Saturday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Early Time With God

Contributed by Dee Brown on Aug 23, 2007

“Spending time with God is something every Christian woman should set aside time for.”

Practicing Early Time With God By Teacher Demetria Zinga Christ Life International Fellowship Church http://www.christlifemi.info “Spending time with God is something every Christian woman should set aside time for.” Perhaps this is a fairly common statement that we’ve heard all too often. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Need of Hour is Revival--America is bankrupt & decaying. Our Prayer should be Revive Us Again It is Time for our Generation to have Revival

REVIVE US AGAIN--PSALM 85:6, ISA. 6, HOSEA 14 Introduction: 1. The Need of Hour is Revival--America is Bankrupt, decaying 2. Revive Us Again--History of Ups and Downs a. Time for our Generation to have Revival b. God used George Whitefield in 1730, Charles Finney in 1810, D.L. Moody in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Come Clean

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 20, 2009

Do you long to reflect a life that doesn’t feel dirty and make you feel like a tramp? Do you want to approach God every day and offer him your life, pouring it out every day like fresh, pure water for God to enjoy? Our King deserves the best!

Let’s go back in time. Back to the days when a chip was something you ate, not a computer component. The days when spam was luncheon meat. We’re going back to the days you wished you could have the newest gadget. It was the cell phone Construction crews used which weighted 10 pounds and you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Over Committed! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Are you too busy? What does God tell us about over commitment in Christian service?

Last week we began a series of lessons on commitment, with the question: Where is your commitment? We ended that lesson looking at some of Jesus’s words from the sermon on the mount where Jesus tells us what to commit to and what not to commit to, what not to worry about and what to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible: Your Friend

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

The Bible is like a best friend; one who is always truthful and is trustworthy.

The Bible: Your Friend Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 1, 2015 Pontius Pilate sarcastically asked Jesus “What is Truth?” His attitude about that whole matter was typical of people who are not walking with God. What he meant was, “There is no genuine truth for guiding people’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014

The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Mind?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 23, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES CHRIST'S PASSION FOR HIS EARTHLY MINISTRY.

OUT OF MIND? OBSERVATION: CHRIST HAD JUST APPOINTED HIS TWELVE DISCIPLES. HE THEN WENT INTO A HOUSE TO DINE. MARK RECORDS NO MENTION OF WHO OWNED THE HOUSE. A LARGE CROWD GATHERED PREVENTING CHRIST FROM HAVING AN EVENING MEAL. INTERPRETATION: MARK 3: 21 (NKJV) BUT WHEN HIS OWN PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: Baptist