Podcasts about undivided devotion

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) | Undivided Devotion & Seeing God | Sermon on the Mount Thomas Fretwell continues a study of the Beatitudes in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” He explains that “blessed” means happy and contrasts Pharisaic external righteousness with the inward righteousness of kingdom citizens. “Pure” is presented primarily as “unmixed” or single-minded devotion rather than sinless perfection, warning that divided hearts lead to spiritual instability and loss of joy. Using Solomon's life, along with passages from Psalms, Kings, Chronicles, Proverbs, Job, and 1 John, he argues that God strongly supports those whose hearts are wholly His and that purity of heart brings spiritual sight now—greater intimacy and awareness of God—and the future hope of seeing Christ face-to-face. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

The Apostle Paul demonstrates what it is to give the Lord “undivided devotion” [1 Cor.7 v.35].  We have to acknowledge however that his case was exceptional, although there were others who remained single, e.g. Barnabas, as we will read tomorrow in ch. 9 v.5,6. We note that Peter, the leading Apostle, had a wife (Matt 8 v.14 ).  Jeremiah, whose long journey as a prophet  in serving the LORD we have nearly finished reading, is never mentioned as having a wife. Paul is sometimes misquoted as though he counsels believers not to marry; however, it is clear that Corinth is experiencing considerable chaos and Paul writes, after first admitting, “I have no command from the Lord,” that, “I think in view of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is….  Do not seek a wife.  But if you do marry, you have not sinned …” [v.25-28]    The vital thing is to become “firmly established in … heart” [v.37] and the daily feeding of our mind on godly thoughts and advice is a vital ingredient in achieving that. An example of the opposite, of an unstable character with an unbelieving wife, is seen in the behaviour of Ahab in today's chapter in 1 Kings 21.  Yet even he, after his evil wife Jezebel had orchestrated the death of Naboth, apparently without him being aware, an act that enabled him to gain Naboth's vineyard; when he is confronted by and denounced by Elijah, “humbled himself before” God [v.29].              As a result God says, “I will not bring the disaster in his days: but in his son's days I will bring the disaster …”  However, as we will read tomorrow, it is soon God's will that he shall die because he listens to false prophets rather than a prophet of the LORD and, despite disguising himself, is killed in battle. As life's battles increase in these days, and, the world's fears increase, let us try even harder to give to our Lord “undivided devotion” – and, if we have a wife or a husband and can do this together, then let us see, if we haven't already seen, how much we can still accomplish in the service of our Lord and Saviour. 

1 Corinthians: The Church, the City & the Way of Jesus - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Undivided Devotion Brittany Chavez Download

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Ira teaches on “Undivided Devotion”. When you come to faith in Christ, there is a very special process of surrendering the old ways that bring death and adopting the new ways that bring life. What are your questions for God on how to live and are you willing to live them out in undivided devotion to Jesus?Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Matthew 19:4-6,8, 22:37-40, Galatians 5:14,3:28, 1 John 4:20, Ephesians 5:28, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Through four groups in Mark 3, the crowds, the demons, Jesus's family, and the disciples, Dave challenges us to move beyond emotion, head knowledge, or overfamiliarity, toward a wholehearted, surrendered faith in who Jesus truly is.

Main Point: 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 reveals three safeguards for undivided devotion to Christ so that you remain faithful to the true gospel and reject spiritual deception. 

1 Corinthians • Week 25 • 1 Corinthians 7:25-35, Romans 13:11-14

In these last days believers should hold their earthy things lightly and pursue undivided devotion to the Lord.

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Titus 3:9-11 | Elder Yuli Tsymbal

A sermon from Pastor Adam Fix in 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

In Episode 5 of Season 6 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor sit down with worship pastor Ben Halsey to talk about the heart of worship in a culture shaped by influencers. What happens when the platforms and performance are stripped away and students encounter the presence of God through worship? Hear practical guidance for training young worship leaders to stay grounded in Scripture, walk closely with Jesus, and lead with humility. Discover the balance between excellence and authenticity in ministry, whether you're developing a student worship team or discipling young believers. Lead your ministry to focus on what truly matters: worshiping Christ above all else.Also in This Episode:Be reminded to teach young worship leaders to walk with Jesus daily before releasing them to step on stage.Learn strategies to train students to evaluate songs and lyrics through the filter of God's Word.Consider how modeling humility teaches student worship leaders to value servanthood over stardom.Discover how to equip students to plan well but ultimately let God lead the moment, holding everything with open hands to give space for the Holy Spirit to move.Explore conversations with young leaders to keep motives pure, asking the “why” behind every element of setlists, technology, and production choices.Helpful Resources:The Reset: Returning to the Heart of Worship and a Life of Undivided Devotion by Jeremy RiddleThe Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life by Henri NouwenWhy Revival Tarries by Leonard RavenhillThe Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine by A.W. TozerGrowing Up: How to Be a Disciple Who Makes Disciples by Robby GallatyGenSend on Instagram and YouTube★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shareable Quotes:“It all comes down to the leader. Are they putting truth in a song that helps mature this generation, or are they offering a shallow faith because they themselves have a shallow faith?” —Ben Halsey “Some of the most powerful worship moments happen when the technology fails.” —Shane Pruitt “We value training people up more than we value perfection in every environment.” —Paul Worcester  “How can we help students focus more on God's glory than on style?” —Lacey Villasenor  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 5 of Season 6 of The GenSend Podcast, Shane Pruitt, Paul Worcester, and Lacey Villasenor sit down with worship pastor Ben Halsey to talk about the heart of worship in a culture shaped by influencers. What happens when the platforms and performance are stripped away and students encounter the presence of God through worship? Hear practical guidance for training young worship leaders to stay grounded in Scripture, walk closely with Jesus, and lead with humility. Discover the balance between excellence and authenticity in ministry, whether you're developing a student worship team or discipling young believers. Lead your ministry to focus on what truly matters: worshiping Christ above all else.  Also in This Episode:  Be reminded to teach young worship leaders to walk with Jesus daily before releasing them to step on stage.  Learn strategies to train students to evaluate songs and lyrics through the filter of God's Word.  Consider how modeling humility teaches student worship leaders to value servanthood over stardom.  Discover how to equip students to plan well but ultimately let God lead the moment, holding everything with open hands to give space for the Holy Spirit to move.  Explore conversations with young leaders to keep motives pure, asking the “why” behind every element of setlists, technology, and production choices. Helpful Resources:   The Reset: Returning to the Heart of Worship and a Life of Undivided Devotion by Jeremy Riddle  The Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen  Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill  The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine by A.W. Tozer  Growing Up: How to Be a Disciple Who Makes Disciples by Robby Gallaty  GenSend on Instagram and YouTube  ★ Find more resources to lead the next generation on mission at https://GenSend.org  ★ Subscribe to The GenSend Podcast on your favorite podcast platform ——————————————————————————————————————    Shareable Quotes: “It all comes down to the leader. Are they putting truth in a song that helps mature this generation, or are they offering a shallow faith because they themselves have a shallow faith?” —Ben Halsey  “Some of the most powerful worship moments happen when the technology fails.” —Shane Pruitt  “We value training people up more than we value perfection in every environment.” —Paul Worcester    “How can we help students focus more on God's glory than on style?” —Lacey Villasenor

Today's message is a call to return to undivided devotion to the Lord. In a world pulling for our time, emotions, and loyalties, God is calling His Remnant to live in good order and with urgency. We begin and end in 1 Corinthians 7, where Paul urges believers to secure their devotion to the Lord above all else. Listen to today's sermon titled “Undivided Devotion” by Pastor Devin Hutchinson and Pastor Cason Shobert.

This Sunday, Pastor Steve opened the Bible to 1 Corinthians 7:25–40, calling us to live with undivided devotion to Christ.Paul's words remind us that life's focus isn't on whether we're single or married, but on how fully our hearts belong to the Lord.The single person can give their full attention to the things of God, while the married person serves the Lord through faithfulness in their home.In every season, our goal is the same—to please Christ with a steady heart and a surrendered life.We're not defined by our status, but by our Savior.

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1 Corinthians 7:17-40

Sermon from Matt Magee on August 24, 2025

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In this sermon, Pastor Aaron encourages us to choose the path that maximizes our ability serve the Lord.

Single And Satisfied Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (NKJV) Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (NIV) Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 7:8 So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows—it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am. (NLT) 1. DISCOVER THE GIFT OF SINGLENESS 1 Corinthians 7:7–8 I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own GIFT from God; one has this gift, another has that. 8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. (NIV) 2. DESIRE FOR MARRIAGE DOES NOT HAVE TO EQUAL DISCONTENTMENT IN LIFE 1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. (NIV) 2A. RECOGNIZE THAT DESIRE AND CONTENTMENT ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content WHATEVER the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (NIV) 2B. SEE GOD’S GOODNESS IN YOUR SINGLENESS, NOT APART FROM IT 3. DISCERN THE ADVANTAGES OF SINGLENESS 3A. FREEDOM 1 Corinthians 7:32-33 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— (NIV) 3B. FLEXIBILITY 3C. FOCUS 1 Corinthians 7:34–35 and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in UNDIVIDED DEVOTION to the Lord. (NIV)

Single And Satisfied Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (NKJV) Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (NIV) Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 7:8 So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows—it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am. (NLT) 1. DISCOVER THE GIFT OF SINGLENESS 1 Corinthians 7:7–8 I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own GIFT from God; one has this gift, another has that. 8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. (NIV) 2. DESIRE FOR MARRIAGE DOES NOT HAVE TO EQUAL DISCONTENTMENT IN LIFE 1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. (NIV) 2A. RECOGNIZE THAT DESIRE AND CONTENTMENT ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content WHATEVER the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (NIV) 2B. SEE GOD’S GOODNESS IN YOUR SINGLENESS, NOT APART FROM IT 3. DISCERN THE ADVANTAGES OF SINGLENESS 3A. FREEDOM 1 Corinthians 7:32-33 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— (NIV) 3B. FLEXIBILITY 3C. FOCUS 1 Corinthians 7:34–35 and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in UNDIVIDED DEVOTION to the Lord. (NIV)

1 Cor 7:17-40

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An exposition of 1 Corinthians 7 preached at Klein Baptist Church on Sunday, April 20, 2025 by Kyle Newcomer.

Today's chapter in Paul's letter to the Corinthians gives his views about specific situations occurring there. However, it contains principles which apply to believers of all ages. He is responding to “matters about which you wrote” [1 Cor.7 v.1] and his words are like hearing one side of a conversation. Corinth was a very immoral city and its idolatry and fleshly living created many problems and has many parallels with today. The believers had been actively part of all this until they committed themselves to follow the way of Christ.They are commended to be faithful in their marriages, to avoid divorce and to be content with their situation in life, even if they were still slaves. (v.20,21) “I want you to be free from anxieties,” he writes, “to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord.”[v.35].Maintaining marriage relationships are most important says Paul, he makes the point, “because of temptations to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband … do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self control” [v.2,5]This reference to a Satan is to human tempters, just as, at one stage, Peter was a Satan to Jesus, as we read earlier this month in Mark 8 v.33. At that stage Peter's attitude was all wrong, similarly, many of the converts in Corinth would have contact with individuals whose values were all wrong and could prompt ungodly thoughts in them. So it is with us today – indeed – more and more. We have to say, at least in thought, “Get behind me Satan.”Today some criticise Paul, suggesting he is against marriage, even a woman hater! This is most unfair; he writes, “I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind, one of another … it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.” [v.7,9] There were problems because some who had accepted Christ were married to unbelieving partners. The believer should not seek a divorce. The believer should seek to influence the unbeliever to accept Christ, “but if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so.” [v.15] writes Paul.Paul sensed that Corinth was facing an imminent crisis, just as we sense that this world is heading downhill with increasing rapidity – for that reason there are many points in this chapter which have special relevance to today and the need for us all “to secure” our “undivided devotion to the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 7:25-40 | Preached by Noah Gwinn

Message from Tom Shirk on November 24, 2024

Today's chapter in Corinthians is an answer to specific situations there.  However, it contains many principles which apply to believers in all ages. Paul is responding to “matters about which you wrote” [1 Cor.7 v.1] and it is like hearing one side of a conversation.   Corinth was a very immoral city and the idolatry and fleshly living that surrounded the believers created many problems: they had been involved in this until they committed themselves to the way of life in Christ. They are encouraged to be faithful in their marriages, to avoid divorce and to be content with their situation in life, even if they are still slaves. (v.20,21)  “I want you to be free from anxieties,” he writes, “to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord.”  [v.35]. Maintaining marriage relationships, says Paul, is very important; he stresses that, “because of temptations to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband  … do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control” [v.2,5]  This reference to a Satan is to human tempters, just as, at one stage Peter was a Satan to Jesus (Mark 8 v.33) when his spiritual vision had still not developed; he was not taking in what Jesus was saying, his mind was locked into his own perceptions; similarly, many of the converts in Corinth would have contact with individuals whose attitude was very ungodly and could tempt them – and so it is with us today – and it is increasing – so our reading and reflection on God's word needs to increase.  Some ‘Christians' in our days see Paul as being against marriage, even a woman hater! This is most inaccurate; he writes, “I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind one of another … it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.” [v.7,9]  There were problems because some who had accepted Christ were married to unbelieving partners. The believer should not seek a divorce, the believer should hope to influence the unbeliever to believe, “but if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so.” [v.15] Paul sensed that Corinth was facing an imminent crisis (v.31), just as we sense that this world is heading into a big crisis situation; for that reason there are many points in this chapter which have special relevance to today and the need for our “undivided devotion to the Lord.” 

What are unique blessings of singleness? How does the gift of singleness aid Christians to be fully devoted to the Lord and to be eagerly longing for the imminent return of Christ? How can Christians evaluate what might be distracting them from giving their full devotion to the Lord and to the things of the kingdom?Three way to think about singleness:1. Singleness and the Freedom to Choose2. Singleness and the End of the World3. Singleness and Undivided Devotion

What are unique blessings of singleness? How does the gift of singleness aid Christians to be fully devoted to the Lord and to be eagerly longing for the imminent return of Christ? How can Christians evaluate what might be distracting them from giving their full devotion to the Lord and to the things of the kingdom?Three way to think about singleness:1. Singleness and the Freedom to Choose2. Singleness and the End of the World3. Singleness and Undivided Devotion

In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul gives advice to single people, some never married and some widows. He tells them that if they can stay single they should because they can focus more on serving the Kingdom of God. Do our church leadership decisions today match Paul's advice to the church in Corinth?

We see Paul's response to a question about those engaged to be married. Should they go through with it, considering his teaching that singleness provides an opportunity to serve Christ undivided? Both are permitted, Paul insists, and you do well in either case. Listen to Pastor David's sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 for more.

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We live in a world filled with endless distractions.  What does it look like to live with an undivided devotion to the Lord? Taught by Jose Zayas

Wednesday April 24, 2024 Review. The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good (Luk 6:45).... for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=2988

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Introduction : If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of 1 Corinthians. We will begin reading together in verse 25 and we will read to verse 40 In just a moment. The Bible is can be very practical. Perhaps sometimes, more practical than we would like it to be. It tells…

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Corinthians 7:35, David Platt encourages singles to embrace their calling to portray the gospel.