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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Pentagon has identified four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war so far.

Declan Coady was one of the servicemembers killed in Kuwait. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that his family is still trying to process the devastating news.

Dan Walter continues our Distracted to Devoted series by diving deeper into the story of the woman at the well in John 4.

Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our Devoted series on spending regular time with God - exploring how we practically walk out Matthew 6:6 - go into your room, close the door, pray to your Father.  

Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Chris Wale, taken from 1 Kings 11:1–13. Today's devotional is read by Mike. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you.We hope that you have enjoyed today's reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: odb.org/subscribe 

1 Peter 2:11-12March 1, 2026Pastor Nick Shaffer

Theme: The greatness of salvation demands our devoted attention1.The greatness of its achievement2. The greatness of its revelation3. The greatness of the folly and guilt of neglecting itTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Bill PolsTexts:Hebrews 2:1–4Hebrews 1

Pastor Judy Dawson offers valuable insights on how to be effective during our time with God. She highlights three important aspects to focus on during our daily devotional moments, emphasising how these practices equip us to face the unseen battles in our lives effectively.

The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Rob continues a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2, considering how we can have a heart of devotion towards communion.

This week we take a one-week pause in our Genesis series to explore a topic Jesus spoke about often — money.In this message from Matthew 26:6–16, we look at the powerful contrast between Mary's extravagant devotion and Judas' betrayal. Through the story of the anointing at Bethany, we're challenged with a searching question: What are you devoted to?Money itself is neutral — but how we use it reveals the direction of our hearts. Will it pull us towards Jesus or push us away from Him?In this sermon, we explore three key truths:• Money will either pull you towards Jesus or push you away from Him• Money will cultivate either a generous heart or a greedy heart• Money will leave a legacy of beauty or betrayalMary pours out a year's wages in worship. Judas asks, “What will you give me?” One act becomes a beautiful legacy remembered wherever the gospel is preached. The other becomes a warning that echoes through history.Jesus doesn't need our money — but He deeply cares about our hearts. As followers of Christ, even our wallets are invited into discipleship. This message calls us to examine our devotion, respond to God's generosity, and live lives that become a beautiful offering to Him.

This week we take a one-week pause in our Genesis series to explore a topic Jesus spoke about often — money.In this message from Matthew 26:6–16, we look at the powerful contrast between Mary's extravagant devotion and Judas' betrayal. Through the story of the anointing at Bethany, we're challenged with a searching question: What are you devoted to?Money itself is neutral — but how we use it reveals the direction of our hearts. Will it pull us towards Jesus or push us away from Him?In this sermon, we explore three key truths:• Money will either pull you towards Jesus or push you away from Him• Money will cultivate either a generous heart or a greedy heart• Money will leave a legacy of beauty or betrayalMary pours out a year's wages in worship. Judas asks, “What will you give me?” One act becomes a beautiful legacy remembered wherever the gospel is preached. The other becomes a warning that echoes through history.Jesus doesn't need our money — but He deeply cares about our hearts. As followers of Christ, even our wallets are invited into discipleship. This message calls us to examine our devotion, respond to God's generosity, and live lives that become a beautiful offering to Him.

In chapter 6 of Sinclair Ferguson's "Devoted to God," we explore sanctification not as a burden of self-effort, but as learning a new rhythm. This is living in the rhythm of heaven itself. Like Russian dolls fitting perfectly together, the Christian life reveals layers that all point to the same truth: God's grace comes first, and our obedience flows from what He has already done.Through Colossians 3:1-17, Ferguson shows us that grace doesn't just rescue us from sin's penalty; it retrains our hearts. We're not merely forgiven. We need to see that we're being recreated from the inside out. This is the Spirit teaching us to dance to a new beat, transforming us through our union with Christ.The new rhythm involves both putting off and putting on. We shed the old wardrobe of anger, lust, greed, and pride. We are not doing this for moral improvement, but because those clothes no longer fit. We are new creatures in Christ. Instead, we clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and love. These aren't abstract virtues; they are reflections of Jesus himself.Sanctification begins with a change of identity before it ever becomes a change of behavior. This rhythm isn't frantic or forced, but it's peaceful. The music of the gospel is not a mundane march, but more like a heartbeat.

Acts 2 is a powerful passage of Scripture where thousands come to Christ and we get to glimpse into the daily disciplines of these new followers that forever changed the world. Their devotion was fourfold. Devoted to the word. Devoted to fellowship. Devoted to the breaking of bread. Devoted to prayer. Looking to take your faith to the next level this is a great place to start. I also referenced the Youversion Bible App.  It is a must have download.  It is also free!  It will provide many Bible reading plans as a help for those who wish to dig deeper but simply don't know where to start. If you find yourself in the Western New York area please come visit me at my church, Hartland Bible Church.  Or if you simply want more information on the church feel free to text or call me: (716)425-2630 Be Blessed my friends - Pastor Jon Goodwin

Every community of faith operates with an invisible DNA. What is the DNA of Vox?Justin Kendrick is the Lead Pastor of Vox Church, which he founded in 2011 with a group of friends on the doorstep of Yale University. Since then, the church has grown to multiple locations across New England with the dream of seeing the least-churched region of the U.S. become the most spiritually vibrant place on earth. Justin is the author of the USA Today bestseller How to Quiet a Hurricane, as well as Bury Your Ordinary and The Sacred Us (David C Cook). In addition to hosting Justin Kendrick: The Devoted Life Podcast, he continues to create sermon material, small group studies, and video content weekly through Vox Church. Justin and his wife, Chrisy, live with their four children in the New Haven area. To learn more about Justin, visit JustinKendrick.com.

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

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...

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)

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.

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.

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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.

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