Sermon Illustrations on Personal Devotion
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Genesis 35:1-15 - Evangelical Perspective
In this passage, the Evangelical tradition emphasizes God's call for Jacob to return to Bethel, symbolizing a return to a place of worship and covenant renewal. It underscores the importance of personal devotion and obedience to God's calling, reflecting the transformative power of divine encounters in the lives of believers.
Lottie Moon's Sacrificial Service - Baptist (Philippians 4:13)
Lottie Moon served as a missionary in China for nearly 40 years. When famine struck, she gave away her food until she herself was starving. She weighed 50 pounds when she died on Christmas Eve 1912, h
Facing the Giants: Quiet Time With God - Baptist (Psalm 46:10)
Coach Grant Taylor in Facing the Giants has his moment of stillness—alone with God, surrendering everything, knowing God before acting. Baptist spirituality emphasizes personal "quiet time": daily dev
Facing the Giants: Personal Renewal Through Personal Waiting - Baptist (Isaiah 40:31)
Coach Grant Taylor is depleted—emotionally, professionally, physically exhausted. His renewal comes through personal encounter with God, waiting on the Lord alone. Baptist spirituality emphasizes pers
Facing the Giants: Trusting God With All Your Heart - Baptist (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Coach Grant Taylor faces losing season after losing season—and possibly losing his job. Rather than lean on his own strategies, he surrenders everything to God: "We will praise you even if we lose eve