Podcasts about Devoted

Devotion isn't just a spiritual discipline — it's a way of life. Whether we realize it or not, all of us are devoted to something. The things that get our attention, hold our affection, and drive our activity are quietly shaping and forming us. So the question isn't if we're devoted — it's what we're devoted to. In Romans 12, Paul urges us to offer our whole selves to God as a living, ongoing act of worship. That kind of devotion requires discipline and intention, and it starts with aligning ourselves with God's work of restoration, reconciliation, and renewal in the world — trusting that a life fully devoted to Him is the truest, best way to live.

Are we living in a post-Christian culture? And if so, how should believers respond?In this message from Epistle to the Romans 1:16–32, we confront one of the most sobering passages in Scripture. The Apostle Paul describes a culture that has exchanged the truth of God for a lie — suppressing truth, worshiping creation over the Creator, and experiencing the consequences of that exchange.But this is not a message of condemnation — it is a message of power and hope.The gospel is still the power of God for salvation. In a world that may be drifting from its spiritual foundations, followers of Jesus are called not to shame, outrage, or fear — but to faithful devotion, humility, and transformation.

Romans 12:11–12 reveals that worship is sustained through spiritual zeal, joyful hope, perseverance, and prayer. This week, we'll learn how devotion fuels a worship-filled life marked by endurance and trust in God.Main Idea:Worship is seen in zeal, joy, perseverance, and constant prayer.Application:Cultivate a prayerful life marked by hope and endurance.Speaker: Lead Pastor Antonio Thomas | Romans 12:11–12Give Online:https://thebridgechurch.org/give/

Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ. Lance Walker is the Lead Pastor. Visit us at www.fbcchurch.org

The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Matt continues a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2.

In chapter 5 of Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we confront an unavoidable reality: the Christian life is a battlefield. The moment you became a Christian, you stepped into a war zone where the flesh and the Spirit are locked in mortal combat for your soul.Paul's command in Galatians 5 is both a promise and a call to action: "Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." This isn't about trying harder in your own strength. Christian holiness is rooted in what God has already done through Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit.Ferguson helps us understand that we live with a foot in two ages. We live in the old age dominated by flesh, sin, and death, and the new age dominated by the Spirit, grace, and life. We explore the biblical pattern of indicative (what God has done) leading to imperative (how we're called to live), and discover five practical principles.This is a battle, but it's one we fight as wounded soldiers, encouraging each other onward and upward, always finding our resources in Christ.

United Methodist People Podcast Show NotesOn this illuminating episode of The United Methodist People Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller welcomes longtime friend, author, pastor, and leadership coach Roger Ross to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing today's United Methodist churches. Centered around Ross's latest book, “Kinda Christian: From Curious to Serious About Jesus,” the conversation explores how churches and individuals can move beyond complacency to cultivate authentic discipleship, transformational community, and purpose-driven faith.Episode SummaryThe episode kicks off with Dr. Brad Miller introducing Roger Ross, whose decades of ministry and church leadership have inspired innovative approaches to spiritual growth and coaching. They revisit their joint history as church planters, emphasizing the importance of humility in leadership—an ethos behind Ross's new venture, The Humility Group, created to support pastors and faith-based leaders.Ross shares the origin story of “Kinda Christian,” highlighting his realization that many church newcomers crave clarity about what being a disciple truly entails. After wrestling with his leadership team, Ross's church developed the G6 process, outlining six essential marks of discipleship: glory, grace, group, growth, giftedness, and generosity. Stories like Chantel's—whose life was profoundly changed by this process—illustrate the transformative power of intentional discipling.The conversation delves into the broader issues facing churches, such as lack of clarity and processes for making disciples. Ross argues that the mission to “make disciples” often falters when churches cannot define what a disciple actually is or lack a roadmap to help people become one. He introduces three core callings to help believers and churches get “unstuck”: love God, launch community, and unleash compassion.Ross and Miller discuss practical metaphors—lake churches (static, attractional) versus river churches (dynamic, sending)—encouraging leaders to build churches that nurture, equip, and send disciples into the world. Authentic community, Ross asserts, is the antidote to today's epidemic of loneliness and meaninglessness; it requires relationships that are loving, truthful, and deep, not merely surface-level fellowship.The episode also touches on practical spiritual disciplines, like engaging with scripture regularly, and the statistical evidence of its impact. Ross explains that just four times of meaningful Bible engagement a week can significantly reduce loneliness and increase purpose.Finally, Ross shares how “Kinda Christian” is being adopted by United Methodist bishops and conferences as a resource to help local churches define discipleship and create processes for cultivating it. On a personal note, Ross urges listeners to start small—pick one spiritual discipline, such as solitude or focused prayer, and commit to it daily—as the first step toward becoming a fully devoted follower of Jesus.Three Takeaway Points:Clarity on Discipleship Is Critical for Church Health: Without a clear, actionable definition of what it means to be a disciple and how to cultivate one, churches will struggle to fulfill their mission and fail to engage seekers meaningfully.Churches Must Move from Lake to River Models: The future of vibrant ministry lies in churches that not only attract but equip and send disciples to impact their communities, flowing outward rather than hoarding resources.Deep Community and Small Steps Lead to Transformation: Combating loneliness and...

Ultimately, the gospel will mean that God's people will be devoted to doing good works. Those works don't save us—but they are the natural result of our salvation. Those who refuse to live in this way have clearly not been transformed by God's kindness.

The early church grew through devotion, worship, and genuine love for one another. When community is rooted in Christ, the Lord Himself adds to our number day by day.

Bipin Kashyap, a resident of Assam, has loved wildlife, especially elephants, since childhood. His passion grew stronger at 16 when he rescued an elephant. Since then, he has devoted his life to protecting and saving them, considering them part of his family. He can even recognise many older elephants. During the rainy season, when elephants fall into streams, Bipin quickly rushes to rescue them with the help of his companions. He also works with the forest department to treat and support injured elephants. - असम के बिपिन कश्यप को बचपन से ही वन्यजीवों, विशेषकर हाथियों से गहरा प्रेम रहा है। 16 साल की उम्र में जब उन्होंने एक हाथी की जान बचाई, तो वह पल उनके जीवन का यादगार और निर्णायक अनुभव बन गया। तभी से उन्होंने हाथियों को अपने परिवार का हिस्सा मानते हुए उनकी सुरक्षा और देखभाल के लिए खुद को समर्पित कर दिया।

Main point: Spiritual sincerity without submission to God is senseless. 1. The appearance of a Godly home (1-5) 2. The appearance of Godly leadership (7-13) 3. The Godless reality: Sincerity without submission (6)

Ultimately, the gospel will mean that God's people will be devoted to doing good works. Those works don't save us—but they are the natural result of our salvation. Those who refuse to live in this way have clearly not been transformed by God's kindness.

Bipin Kashyap, a resident of Assam, has loved wildlife, especially elephants, since childhood. His passion grew stronger at 16 when he rescued an elephant. Since then, he has devoted his life to protecting and saving them, considering them part of his family. He can even recognise many older elephants. During the rainy season, when elephants fall into streams, Bipin quickly rushes to rescue them with the help of his companions. He also works with the forest department to treat and support injured elephants.

Devotion to Jesus isn't a single dramatic moment — it's the quiet, daily accumulation of where we place our attention, what holds our affection, and what drives our activity. Like a life algorithm running in the background, our habits and patterns are either drawing us closer to Jesus or pulling us away from him, often without us even noticing. The good news is that God meets us in the practice — when we submit, draw near, and put his words into action, we discover that he was already moving toward us. But make no mistake, living devoted to Jesus will look foolish to the watching world, demand real sacrifice, require patience when we'd rather see results, and cost us the comfort we're tempted to protect. It won't always be easy, and it won't always make sense. But the foundation it builds is unshakeable, and the life it produces is eternal. In all his greatness, God has chosen ordinary, devoted disciples to carry living water into a dry and thirsty world — and that calling is worth everything it costs.

Welcome Home! This week's sermon is titled "Devoted" in the "God is Still in it" sermon series. We hope you are encouraged by this message. If you would like to know more about us, or get in touch, check out our website at https://northwoodchristian.org

 In Week 6 of our All I Do Is Win series, Pastor Leonard walks through Joshua 6 and the fall of Jericho, revealing that God's victories come through obedience, consecration, and trust in His presence—not human strength. Jericho was the gateway city, and God's unusual strategy made it clear that the win belonged to Him alone. This message challenges us to resist cultural assimilation, hold tightly to God's holiness, and love people best by loving God most, while reminding us through Rahab's story that mercy is always within reach. Be sure to reference the Sermon Reflection Guide linked below to go deeper and continue the conversation throughout the week.   All I Do Is Win week 6: Wholly Devoted Sermon Reflection Guide

Join us this week for the seventh message in our series, "Make Room," with Pastor Nathan Johnson.

www.longviewbaptistchurch.org Mark 7:6-8 Sunday, February 15, 2026 1. We can be religious and have a heart far from the Lord. 2. When devoted to human doctrine, there is great danger. 3. Run from religion to a true transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.

The apostles said that they must remain devoted to "prayer and the ministry of the Word." Why did they feel this way and remain so doggedly committed to it? Should all Christian's feel this way and be utterly devoted to prayer and the Word of God? In this sermon Tony makes the point that whatever you are devoted to, is shaping who you are, forming you. 

What does it really mean to call God “Father”?In this message from Romans 1:8–15, Pastor Abby challenges us to examine the kind of relationship we truly have with God. Is He distant? Is He formal? Or is He Abba — our Father?As Paul writes to a divided church made up of Jews and Gentiles, we see something powerful: a transformed life reflects the heart of God. Paul models humility, deep affection for believers, unceasing prayer, and a burning desire for mutual encouragement. He reminds us that the gospel is for everyone — even the people we struggle to believe deserve grace.

Titus 1:10-16 | Pastor Daniel Orozco

In this episode of our series on Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we examine one of the most crucial passages in the New Testament: Romans 6. Ferguson guides us through Paul's explosive answer to a dangerous question: if grace covers all sin, why not keep sinning?Discover the three dimensions of our union with Christ—eternal, covenantal, and existential—and what it means that we were crucified, buried, and raised with him. Learn how baptism isn't merely a sign of our faith, but God's declaration of what he has done: delivering us from death to life.We explore what it means to have died to sin's reign, to live under grace rather than law, and to embrace the daily rhythm of the baptized life through four powerful commands from Romans 6.Tags: Romans 6, Union with Christ, Baptism, Sinclair Ferguson, Sanctification, Gospel Identity, Reformed Theology, Christian Living, Paul's Epistles, Belgrade URC

Are we part of a community being made alive in Christ?

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Deuteronomy 7. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-joy-hcj/. Browse other resources from Nancy Guthrie. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

What actually moves us toward a devoted life? Not duty or obligation—it's mercy. Here's the key: devotion flows from revelation. When we lose sight of God's relentless love for us, our acts of service become exhausting obligations rather than joyful overflow. The truth is, head knowledge about God's love changes nothing—it's the firsthand encounter with His goodness that rewrites how we live. Once we've genuinely tasted God's presence, provision, and peace, we can no longer settle for lesser things. We become people who love not because we have to, but because we've been loved. True worship—offering our whole selves as living sacrifices—isn't religious duty. It's simply the natural response to experiencing God's overwhelming mercy.

Eternity strides toward us. Finding joy in Christ now prepares us for the unbroken joy of heaven. 

The Westside Church is a part of the LA International Church of Christ. Established in 1989, the LA International Church of Christ embraces the commission of Christ to “make disciples of all nations. We are committed to making disciples both locally an

The Westside Church is a part of the LA International Church of Christ. Established in 1989, the LA International Church of Christ embraces the commission of Christ to “make disciples of all nations. We are committed to making disciples both locally an

Introduction"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." — Galatians 2:20In this sermon, we explore the absolute heart of Christian sanctification through Paul's words in Galatians 2:20. Drawing from Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we examine how holiness doesn't happen apart from Christ. Holiness happens IN Christ.Four Life-Changing Truths:1. The Son of God Gave Himself FOR MeJesus didn't die near us—He died as us. Our sins were credited to Him, and His perfect life is now credited to us. Both justification and sanctification flow from this substitutionary work.2. I Live by Faith IN the Son of GodPaul uses a unique phrase: we don't just believe in Jesus, we believe into Jesus. Faith transfers our trust and actually unites us to Him—we're IN Christ, not just observers from the outside.3. I Have Been Crucified WITH ChristWhen Jesus was crucified, we were crucified with Him—not symbolically, but positionally. The old you, the slave to sin, died on that cross. The claims of the old life are terminated, and the power of sin is broken.4. Christ Lives IN MeJesus doesn't just save us and then coach from the sidelines. He walks with us because we're joined to Him. We're united with the Trinitarian God, seated with Christ in heavenly places.Stop Living Like Spiritual PaupersMost Christians live like spiritual beggars, unaware of the riches conferred upon them. You've been given union with the Son of God. Stop striving in your own strength. Stop trying to be holy apart from Him.Instead, meditate daily on these truths: He loved me and gave Himself for me. I live by faith in the Son of God. I have been crucified with Christ. Christ now lives in me.Sanctification isn't just turning away from sin, but is also turning TO Christ, basking in His glory, and moving in His resurrection life as we take hold of Him by faith.

We love results, but we don't always love what's required to achieve them—and that's where devotion comes in. Devotion is more than a feeling; it's a way of life in which we bring our whole selves to God and to others. It's a commitment that quietly organizes our attention, affection, and activity over time. To be devoted is to be all-in, not just in a moment of passion, but consistently, through every season. The gospel isn't just an idea we believe—it's an embodied faith, a reality we experience through the way we actually live. At its heart, devotion comes down to this: let love be sincere. When we're truly devoted, we hold on to hope and offer ourselves freely. But when we're merely drawn along by circumstances, we feel our agency slipping away as hope is undermined. Here's the beautiful truth: we bear God's image in this world, and through our devoted lives, we bring the influence of God's love to the world around us. Your personal formation matters—who we become as individuals shapes who we become as a church.

Devoted.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US reporter Luke Tress joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. WATCH the full episode here: Following reports of an anti-Zionist protest in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, Tress discusses concerns that the rhetoric at such gatherings has become more violent. After the final grassroots rally for hostages held at New York City's Central Park, Tress reports on the weekly gatherings, which continued until the body of the last hostage, fallen police officer Ran Gvili, was brought home for burial. More details have emerged on the perpetrator of the car ramming last week at the Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn, reports Tress, although the full story remains murky. Finally, Tress reviews the formation of an antisemitism task force in the New York City Council, whose speaker, Julie Menin, offers a more centrist Democratic approach than that of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘All these people are so devoted’: Hostage advocates bid farewell at last NYC rally Suspect in Chabad HQ ramming charged with hate crimes; had previously attended event there NYC Council launches antisemitism task force; new bill would limit synagogue protests Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE; The last rally for Israeli hostages, in Central Park, New York City, February 1, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean McMeekin describes how the Soviets utilized Lend-Lease to acquire industrial secrets and nuclear materials, often facilitated by Harry Hopkins whom McMeekin views as a devoted Soviet agent of influence, while Stalin delayed Operation Bagration to let Western Allies absorb German strength.1945 RED ARMY

In Luke 24:28, the disciples urge Jesus to stay with them, and in that moment of invitation, everything begins to change. When they sit at the table in Luke 24:30, Jesus breaks the bread—and suddenly their eyes are opened. What they missed on the road, they recognized at the table. This message, “Devoted to God's Table,” reminds us that the table is a sacred place of reflection, revelation, and remembrance. It's where we slow down, examine our hearts through Scripture, and remember the greater work God has already done. When we pause long enough to sit with Him, clarity returns and faith is renewed.