Sermons on Undivided Devotion:

Setting A Pattern Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus focused on the outsiders and called everyday people to be his disciples.

Matthew 4:12-23 “Setting a Pattern” INTRODUCTION Several of us have found it necessary, during the past year or so, to look for a job. We’ve honed our resume, and been coached on our interview techniques. We have flooded the internet with notice of our availability, we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Decisions Decisions

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Feb 18, 2011

The importance of making decisions and some of the tools God gives us to make good ones.

Decisions Decisions God is giving instruction regarding Aaron and his clothes that would be required to enter the tabernacle on behalf of the people. Exodus 28:15 (NASB95) 15 “You shall make a breastpiece of judgment, the work of a skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

No Jesus

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

There is power in the name of Jesus. Many people around the world know the name of Jesus. But, is knowing the name enough?

Random Thoughts "No Jesus" Last week we talked about idolatry. the idea that people make god to fit in their minds and pockets. They say things like "my god wouldn't judge anyone" or "my god wouldn't allow suffering" and of course "my god would never send someone to hell". We discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Disappointed With Deity?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

How did Satan succeed in turning the Apostles into jelly in the Garden?

Disappointed with Deity Or “What a difference a day makes” Mt. 26:18-41 "Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad." (Mat 26:31) REFLECTION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:18-41

Denomination: Baptist

"The Imposter Or Jesus"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Until our faith in Jesus becomes tangible we will always value the imposter more than the original. So what is the imposter of this world?

There have been some tragedies in the baseball world as people trying to catch a foul ball end up falling over the railing. Last week a young boy watched his father fall to his death. Last night at the home run derby in Phoenix, AZ the same thing almost happened again. A man who had already caught ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Pray" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 16, 2011

How to get out of rote praying and pray from the heart.

There have been many people on TV, the radio and volumes of books have been written on “How To Pray”. Instead of dissecting these books lets look at one passage in the bible. Did you know that in the book of Matthew Jesus tells His disciples how they should pray? Matthew 6:5-13 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

How To Pray "Duty Or Privilege" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 18, 2011

Why do we take prayer so lightly. This lesson will help us to see who we serve.

Thank you for all the responses to yesterday’s devotional on prayer. It seems I am not the only one who likes to simplify things. Getting to know God through prayer is not a one time event but a lifetime of interaction with a Holy God. I believe that one of the main qualities we lack when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Once & Future King Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Excited Fellowship 2. Extravagant Love 3. Extreme Hatred 4. Exposed Hearts 5. Excellent Savior

+ Future for Cameras > Panoramic Digital Camera - Gyroscope - Spins Like A Top > Skyros is pneumatically launched up to 120 feet in the air where it stabilizes itself as the rotors start. As it flies back to the user it takes photographs at various intervals > USB Camera Imagine a tiny USB camera ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Prelude To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WILL BE HEIGHTENED BY EXPLORING THE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION IN JOHN'S GOSPEL.

The Prelude to Change March 6, 2011 Introduction What is Easter all about? Eggs, a bunny, a tomb, a cross, lilies, candy, the resurrection. EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR EASTER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The People's Response To The Palm Sunday Entry Of Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009

The People’s Response to the Palm Sunday entry of Jesus by shouting praises, waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the ground and what each of these means to us.

This Sunday is called Palm Sunday! Do we really understand why we wave palm branches? Why the Jews laid the palm branches on the ground for Jesus to ride over them on His donkey? What is the significance of all this? Let me try to answer these questions for you this morning. Please turn to Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gone Fishing - The Jesus Way

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 4, 2019

Jesus gives explicit instructions even to experienced fishermen.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 4, 2019 Gone Fishing – The Jesus Way John 21:1-19 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational