Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of April 20th
Devotion 1: The Salvation He Provides
Scripture: Romans 10:9 — “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Reflection:
Salvation is not something we achieve—it is a gift we receive by faith in the risen Christ. Jesus alone is able to forgive our sins, because He paid for them on the cross and rose in victory. His resurrection is God’s divine stamp of approval, assuring us that Jesus’s sacrifice is accepted and sufficient. When we declare that Jesus is Lord, we are recognizing His divine authority and trusting Him with our eternity.
Prayer:
Thank the Lord Jesus for dying for your sins and rising again. Thank Him for the gift of salvation that you could never earn. Ask that He help you to walk in the joy of being saved and to share this hope with others.
Action:
Share the message of salvation with one person today—either in a conversation, a message, or a written note.
Devotion 2: The Devotion He Requires
Scripture: Daniel 4:34, 37 — “But at the end of that period, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; for His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation… Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.”
Reflection:
King Nebuchadnezzar was the most powerful man in the world—until God humbled him. In his pride, he exalted himself above heaven. But when he lifted his eyes to God, his reason was restored, and his heart was changed. He realized that devotion doesn’t begin with power, but with surrender.
To call Jesus “Lord” is more than a title—it is a commitment. It means placing every area of our lives under His authority. In a world that constantly demands our loyalty, Jesus calls us to give Him first place. Our devotion must be daily and deliberate. The empty tomb is a call not only to faith, but to obedience.
Prayer:
Surrender all you are to the Lord Most High. Acknowledge that God is the King of heaven and earth. Ask Him to teach you the beauty of surrender and how to live in a way that reflects His Lordship in your choices, priorities, and actions.
Action:
Take a moment today to “lift your eyes to heaven”—pause, be still, and acknowledge God’s rule over your schedule, your heart, and your decisions. Surrender one area of your life where you’ve been seeking control.
Devotion 3: The Kingdom He Governs
Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11 — “So that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Reflection:
Jesus is not only Lord of our personal lives—He is Lord of the cosmos. His resurrection affirms that all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Him. The day is coming when every creature will acknowledge His Lordship. This reality invites us to live with Kingdom-minded focus, setting our hearts on things above.
Prayer:
Praise the Risen Lord, for He is exalted above all. Call on Jesus to help you to live every day with an eternal perspective, aware that His Kingdom reigns now and will one day be fully revealed. Ask that your life may reflect the truth that He is Lord over all.
Action:
Spend a few minutes in worship today, proclaiming the greatness of Jesus over your family, work, city, and the world.
Devotion 4: Living with Hope
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2 — “Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.”
Reflection:
Jesus’ resurrection means that our future is secure and glorious. As we live in this world, our hearts should be shaped by Heaven’s values. The risen Jesus invites us into a life of hope—hope that this world is not our final home, and that we will one day be with Him in glory. This truth helps us persevere through trials and remain joyful amid uncertainties.
Prayer:
Thank Jesus, acknowledging that because He lives, you have a future and a hope. Ask God to lift your eyes today to the things above. Request that He teach you to live with joyful expectation of Heaven and to invest your life in things that matter eternally.
Action:
Write down three things you’re looking forward to about eternity with Jesus. Let that list renew your hope today.
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