Sermons on Undivided Devotion:

Private & Family Devotions Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 9 in a study on the Church Covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 9 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Family & Private Devotions” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Joshua 1:1-8 Introduction We continue our study in the church covenant today with the beginning of the third paragraph. (*Show 3rd paragraph.) Not long ago, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Whole-Hearted Devotion Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

What we don’t realize is that we can have a fulfilling relationship with Jesus here on earth. We don’t have to wait for Heaven, we can have a personal strong and rewarding relationship today. Paul had one and it came from his wholehearted devotion and e

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: WHOLE HEARTED DEVOTION & EFFORT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that al of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:30-32, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Point: Devotion To Service Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Devotion Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We have a tendancy to quit; not God, who has a tenacious love for you.

ME/WE HOSEA 1-3 You’re a quitter! – What would you think if someone said that to you? Yet, we are, really… when it comes to anything outside of self: • The kid with the bat. • Running away from home • Suitcase (lets not embarrass ourselves) – or under roof unplug • #1 Drivetime request – ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006

This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Freedom: Devotion Or Devouring?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2007

Black History Month and Amazing Grace Sunday: there is much to celebrate about freedom, when we review history. But we either devote ourselves to freedom (political, social, spiritual) or we devour ourselves. Newton’s story illustrates. Montgomery Hill

It’s a glorious thing to discover that you are free. Freedom tastes good, smells good, feels good. But after you find out you are free, then what? What do you do with your freedom? There are only two answers to that question: freedom either leads you to devotion; or it drives you to devour. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Valentines Day Devotional

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Feb 13, 2007

Thanks goodness for Hallmark at Valentines Day. But when it comes to Real Love I believe the bible does a better job than Hallmark can ever hope to do, because it tells us what real love is all about!

Valentine’s Day Devotional ~ I Cor. 13 ~ Well, it’s Valentine’s Day and of course romantics all over the world will be finding clever ways to express their love to their Valentine with chocolates and hearts and roses! I am not a poet – the only poem I know is “Roses are red, violets are blue, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anna, A Model Of Devotion

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 7, 2012

HOW DOES CHRIST VIEW YOUR DEVOTION?

ANNA, A MODEL OF DEVOTION INTRODUCTION: THE SCRIPTURE RECORDS TWO JEWISH PEOPLE WHO RECOGNIZED THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL EIGHT DAYS AFTER CHRIST’S BIRTH. THE FIRST WAS SIMEON. THE SECOND WAS ANNA (MEANING GRACE) A PROPHETESS FROM THE TRIBE OF ASHER. THE TERM CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL CONVEYS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hopelessly Devoted To You

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2013

A sermon on Romans 12:9-16 on being devoted to our brothers and sisters in Christ

HoHum: It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, Cyrus asked the prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "Half of my wealth," was his reply. "And if I release your children?" "Everything I possess." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Before (Devotion)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 14, 2013

Jesus came from the Upper Room where He and His disciples had just eaten the meal known as the Last Supper. They walk it many times, close to a mile away….across the Kidron valley up a hill to a place called Garden of Gethsemane or Mt of Olives. It was an

The Night Before (devotion) A few years ago I was helping do a revival and heard a sermon from a friend of mine who read these verses. Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Ezra Devoted Himself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to the LORD or your spouse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our devotion to the LORD can take us new heights and growths with GOD. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:10 (New Living Translation, Sec

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to the LORD or your spouse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our devotion to the LORD can take us new heights and growths with GOD. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This was because Ezra had determined to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wholly Devoted Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2012

Being wholly devoted to God begins by having a wholly devoted mind which is developed through the process of renewing the mind.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a patient's family who gathered to hear what the doctor had to say about their dad’s prognosis. 1. The doctor said, “Things don't look good for your dad. The only chance he has is to have a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time.

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion To The Lord – In The House.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ALL ABOUT TRUE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE FOUND IN OUR DEVOTION TO THE LORD.

JOHN 12:1- 11 DEVOTION TO THE LORD – IN THE HOUSE. ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU, ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I STILL CANT HEAR YOU.......... TONIGHT WE WILL BE EXAMINING THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR DEVOTION TO GOD - WHICH WE FIND IN ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist