Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of August 10th
Devotion 1: All In for the Gospel
Scripture: Acts 2:38 – “And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”’
Reflection:
Peter’s transformation from fearful denier to bold preacher is proof of the Gospel’s power. The message of Jesus — His death, resurrection, and offer of forgiveness — demands a response. The Gospel is not meant to be kept but shared, urgently and lovingly, with those who have yet to hear.
Prayer:
Thank the Lord Jesus for rescuing you. Ask Him to help you never to forget the wonder of His grace. Pray that He would give you boldness to share this Good News with someone who needs Him.
Action:
Identify your “one more” — the person God is prompting you to reach. Pray for them daily and take one step toward starting a spiritual conversation.
Devotion 2: Loves Christ First
Scripture: Matthew 22:37 – “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
Reflection:
Discipleship starts with love — an all-consuming devotion to Jesus. But other loves often compete for our attention: comfort, career, possessions, even good things like family. Jesus warns the Ephesian church in Revelation 2 that losing our “first love” leads to spiritual drift. True disciples put Christ first in affection, loyalty, and obedience.
Prayer:
Ask the Lord to reignite your love for Him. Pray that He would help you see the distractions that steal your devotion, help you reorder your love according to His divine purpose, and give you grace to return to your first love.
Action:
Begin each day this week with 10 minutes of prayer and worship before you check your phone or start your to-do list.
Devotion 3: Learns from Christ
Scripture: Acts 2:42a – “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching…”
Reflection:
Loving Jesus naturally leads to learning from Him. The early believers soaked in Scripture, committed to the apostles’ teaching, and aligned their lives with Christ’s words. This learning isn’t passive — it transforms how we think, speak, and act. A disciple who stops learning stops growing.
Prayer:
Ask that the Father would give you a hunger for His Word. Pray that He would teach you not just to read it but to live it. Surrender your mind to be renewed by His Truth.
Action:
Choose one book of the Bible and commit to reading it daily this week, taking notes on what God is teaching you.
Devotion 4: Lives for Christ
Scripture: John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
Reflection:
True learning shows up in living. The early church modeled the way of Jesus in everyday life — sharing generously, gathering regularly, praying continually, and praising joyfully. Obedience isn’t about earning God’s love; it’s the natural outflow of knowing Him.
Prayer:
Ask the Lord to help you live out what you say you believe. Pray that your obedience would be joyful, your service would be humble, and your witness would be genuine.
Action:
Pick one command of Jesus — such as forgiving someone, serving quietly, or giving generously — and put it into practice today.
Day 5 – Leads Others to Christ
Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
Reflection:
Every disciple is called to be a disciple-maker. The Great Commission is not optional; it’s our shared mission. Exponential growth happens when we reach and disciple others who then do the same. Leading others to Christ is not about having all the answers but about walking alongside them toward Him.
Prayer:
Ask that God would give you a heart for the people around you who need Him. Pray that He would show you how to guide others in their faith journey and give you courage to take the first step.
Action:
Invite someone to join you for a meal, Bible study, or church service — and begin a friendship centered on following Jesus together.
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