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A Pattern Of Devotion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2017

Four distinguishing marks of the New Testament Church.

A PATTERN OF DEVOTION. Acts 2:42-47. Three thousand souls ‘gladly received (Peter’s) word’ and ‘were baptised’ that day (cf. Acts 2:41) - yet, the revival of Pentecost was not yet over. To substantiate that we should realise the significance of the verse at the end of our present passage: “And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devote Yourselves

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 5, 2015

We must continually devote ourselves to God.

Devote Yourselves January 4, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must continually devote ourselves to God. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 8:56-61 Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56-61

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion And Service Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Love's Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 32 in series. Martha Expressed Her Worship through Service.Mary Expressed Her Worship through Giving. Lazarus Expressed His Worship through Testimony Each is valid and each is Accepted.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 32 “Love’s Devotion” John 12:1-8 Chapter eleven ended with Jesus going with Martha and Mary to the tomb of their brother, Lazarus and there ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 18, 2011

A short talk encouraging devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, and worship.

‘They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer’ (2:42). The life of the early church was marked by devotion. The early believers loved to hear and put into practice the apostles’ teaching. They were utterly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

The Price Of Devotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

What does Jesus mean to you? For Mary, He was worth everything she had. For Judas, He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

Worship is the act of sacrificially giving something precious to Jesus. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman in this story, it was a container of perfume. Let's dive into her story. This story takes place just before Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Topics: Devotion, Sacrifice

Devotion Of Grace

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

Grace is God’s favor/kindness given to those who do not deserve and cannot earn grace.

March 28, 2012 Devotion For of His Fulness we have all received, and grace upon grace For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. John 1.16-17 A Grace is God’s favor/kindness given to those who do not deserve and cannot earn grace. 1 Truth is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Devotion Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sactification

Secret Devotion | Matthew 6:1-8 Introduction (1) My Sports Story (2) The thing about sports – team sports and individual sports – is that it is all about accomplishments. (3) Being recognized for our accomplishments stands in contrast to much of what Jesus calls us to do. Jesus calls us to live ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten Devotion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning February 28, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#9] FORGOTTEN DEVOTION 2 Chronicles 27:1-9 Introduction: Revelation 2:18 (NIV) "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted In Prayer

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 11, 2012

The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. Prayer makes the man when he is broken down and surrendered to God.

Devoted In Prayer Topic: Gods church is a house of Prayer for all nations. Mk 11:17 & Isa 56:7 Goal: Explore the importance of a devoted in our prayer life. Rom 12:12-13 NIV 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Devoted To Teaching Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, and we should strive to emulate their dedication by learning and sharing the Scriptures.

Today, we're going to dive into how the early church kept it real with their faith. They were all in, 100%, no holding back. In Acts 2:42, we see they were all about four things: learning, hanging out together, sharing meals, and praying. Sounds a lot like what we do, right? Let's talk about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 2 Timothy 3:16

Topics: Early Martyrs, Church Fathers, Sacramental Life, Monasticism

Devoted To Destruction Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

In the life of the churches, Paul feared nothing so much as false doctrine, since it is the underlying source of ungodly behavior. His deep concern for the spiritual welfare of the Corinthians believers would be fully as concerning for the church today.

Devoted to Destruction Galatians 1:6-9 Introduction The New Testament speaks of two general categories of people whom God devoted to destruction. The first category is “anyone [who] does not love the Lord.” The second is false teachers, who in Galatians 1:8-9 Paul twice calls ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion To The Lord Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul is saying it is not wrong for any Christian to get married, but there are circumstances that make it better if they are not married.

Few groups of people in history have fought a more bitter battle than the Pilgrims who came to Plymouth on the Mayflower. So many of them died from sickness, that at one point only four of the original couples still had each other. Edward Winslow and Susanna White had each lost their mates. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

Daring Devotion

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 14, 2017

(Mother's Day sermon, but not limited to that day.) Hannah is famous as the mother who gave away her child. But she never stopped being a mother to him. Hannah gifted her son Samuel with a heart for prayer, praise, and service.

1 Samuel 1:1-28; 2:1-2, 18-21, 26 Daring Devotion In my research this week, I was able to uncover some words from mothers of very important people in history: COLUMBUS'S MOTHER: I don't care what you've discovered, Christopher. You could have written. MICHELANGELO'S MOTHER: Mike, can't you paint ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Becoming a history making church

Title: Traits of a History Making Community – Devoted to Fellowship Text: Acts 2: 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal