Devoted City Church Podcast

Abram chooses to reset his life after a crippling failure, facing a desert war to rescue his captured kin. The ultimate test of his faith arrives after the victory: refusing a king’s fortune to prove his absolute trust in a higher promise.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchNotes:- Leave the familiar, trust His promises, be a blessing to others.- Failure doesn’t disqualify you… but it should change you.- FAITH RESETS AFTER FAILURE- Genesis 13:1–4- FAITH CHOOSES TRUST OVER CONTROL- Genesis 13:5–7- Genesis 13:8–13- FAITH WAITS FOR GOD’S PROMISE- Genesis 13:14–18- FAITH WILL BE ATTACKED BY THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE IT- Genesis 14:11-12- Genesis 14:14–16- Faith doesn’t avoid battles, it engages them differently.- FAITH TRUSTS GOD AS PROVIDER- Genesis 14:17–20- Genesis 14:22–23Prayer:God, I confess that waiting is hard. I want control. I want clarity. I want it now. But today, I choose faith over sight. I choose trust over control. I choose to believe that what You have promised is better than anything I could force. Give me the strength to release what I am trying to control. Teach me to wait. Teach me to trust. Teach me to walk by faith, not by sight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

When a life-altering crisis exposes the gap between belief and instinct, one man's fearful compromise puts his wife and future in jeopardy. This is a vital look at how to override natural self-preservation with spiritual training, reminding us that even our biggest failures can’t derail a higher purpose.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchNotes:• Leave the familiar, trust His promises, be a blessing to others.• Faith is spiritual training that teaches you to go against your natural instincts.• YOUR FAITH WILL BE TESTED BY REAL LIFE• FEAR WILL ALWAYS COMPETE WITH FAITH• Genesis 12:11-12• Genesis 12:13• Fear will always push you to take the control that belongs to God.• “Faith that collapses under pressure was never rooted deeply in trust to begin with.” James Burton Coffman• FAILURE DOESN’T CANCEL GOD’S PROMISES• Genesis 12:14-15• Genesis 12:17-20• 2 Timothy 1:7• “A frightened world needs a fearless church.” A.W. Tozer• FAITH TRAINS YOU TO TRUST GOD OVER INSTINCT• Leave the familiar, trust His promises, be a blessing to others.Prayer:“God, you see where fear has taken over. You see where I’ve trusted myself instead of You. But today, I choose faith. Not because I feel strong, but because You are faithful. You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. So today, I release control. Today, I trust Your promises. And today, I take the next step of obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

An ordinary man living in a pagan world is called by God to abandon his entire way of life—his country, people, and security—for an unknown destination. This story is the ultimate test of active faith, proving that by leaving the familiar and trusting God’s promises, one becomes part of a journey that culminates in a spiritual blessing for all nations through Jesus Christ.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Genesis 11:27–12:9Joshua 24:2Matthew 4:18-22Genesis 46:3Deuteronomy 7:6-8Galatians 3:7-141 Peter 2:9Hebrews 11:8

Humanity continually chooses pride and self-direction over God's command, leading to organized rebellion and confusion, just as they did when they built a tower to make a name for themselves. We are meant to live inside God's will by trusting what He said and submitting to His authority, a foundation that is fully restored through Jesus Christ. When we ignore this, our own ambition, like building a successful life for our own name, will ultimately leave us empty and on the wrong foundation.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchNotes:- Genesis 11:1-4- Unity amplifies whatever it’s centered on.- Centered on God = revival- Centered on self = rebellion- Philippians 2:8-9- Philippians 2:10-11- Proverbs 3:5-6- Unity without God multiplies destruction- Self-reliance is the root of rebellion- Living for your name will leave you empty- God will eventually disrupt what replaces Him- Genesis 3 — “Did God really say?”- Genesis 4 — Violence.- Genesis 6 — Corruption.- Genesis 11 — Pride.- Commitment to God’s Word and God’s Way leads to living within God’s Will.

God's makes a covenant with Noah in Genesis 9-10, where a rainbow preserves humanity from destruction, setting the stage for a better promise. This challenges us to move past a merely preserved life and towards a life that embraces Jesus' new covenant, which offers profound spiritual redemption and transformation.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchNotes:- Noah’s covenant preserves humanity; Jesus’s covenant redeems humanity.- Genesis 9:1- God’s design in humanity is unlike anything He ever created.- Genesis 9: 2-3- Genesis 9:8-11- Covenant - A grace-based relationship that binds God to His people.- Genesis 9:12-16- Live a redeemed life.- Hebrews 9:15- Luke 9:24- 2 Corinthians 5:15

You can drift with the culture or you can walk with God. But you cannot do both.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Genesis 6:1-22Job 1:6Jude 1:62 Peter 2:4Matthew 15:19Ephesians 4:30Hebrews 11:7a1 Peter 3:20b-22Matthew 24:37

The true meaning of legacy is not found in longevity or wealth, but rather in following the example by walking faithfully with God. This is achieved through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, trusting Him completely, and prioritizing His kingdom to ensure a spiritual impact that lasts for eternity.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Genesis 5:1-20James 4:13-14Genesis 5:21-24Jeremiah 9:23-24Jeremiah 31:34Proverbs 3:5-6Romans 14:23bMatthew 6:31-33

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

The serpent's temptation in Genesis 3, which questioned God's word, led to humanity's choice of self-rule over divine authority, immediately producing shame. This shame caused Adam and Eve to hide and attempt to fix themselves, but God pursued them. God provided a covering through the promised Savior, triumphing over the sin and shame that had entered the world.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

Genesis 2 reveals God's care in forming humanity with intention, authority, and boundaries, emphasizing that God owns what He forms, not granting bodily autonomy but stewardship. This design includes work as worship and the complementary nature of men and women in marriage, with the final state of unashamed exposure being the pre-sin ideal that is restored through being "in Christ," where our lives are hidden from shame.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Genesis 1Genesis 21 Corinthians 6:19-20Colossians 3:1-3

Genesis is clear that God is the Creator, so He is the ultimate Authority. Humanity's origin story settles the question of authority, identity, and morality by confronting the lie that "people define reality." The high point of creation is mankind, made as God's "image bearers," which assigns them unearned worth and establishes that identity and purpose are received from the Creator, not invented by the individual.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Genesis 1 and 2Hebrews 11John 1:1-3Colossians 1:16

Community is an essential context for Christian growth, bringing about intentionality over isolation and leading to accountability and contribution. Generosity (of time, gifts, and resources) is the "gospel flowing through us," which breaks the grip of greed and is an essential act of serving others as Christ served.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:John 12-17, 13:4-6Mark 10:42-45Ephesians 4:162 Corinthians 9:6-8

Spiritual growth won't happen on its own, it requires intentionality. We are created to worship and admire God, offering our entire lives as a "living sacrifice" in grateful response to His mercy. Worship is not just a song but a complete surrender and a daily lifestyle, anchored by gratitude in all circumstances.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

Spiritual strength is not accidental, it's built daily through intentional holy habits and practices. Daily scripture reading and consistent prayer are two core practices that move you from "spiritual survival" to deep, resilient faith that enables you to build a life that pleases God.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:2 Timothy 3:16–17Psalms 1:1-3Luke 5:16

Drawing on the Parable of the Talents, this message challenges believers to faithfully use and multiply the spiritual gifts and, most importantly, the Gospel that God has entrusted to them. God calls us to faithful stewardship for His glory and has invested spiritual gifts within us to make a good return on.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

You are intentionally gifted by God to make a Kingdom difference. Finding your gift and using your gift moves the Kingdom of God forward in miraculous ways!Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

This sermon challenges the idea that your gifts are *for* you, when in reality they are divinely given for the glory of God and the edification of His Church. Embracing your unique role, with a focus on Christlike unity, leads to the maturity of the whole body of Christ.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:1 Corinthians 12Ephesians 4Psalm 139

You are gifted—not because of what you do, but because of who God is. Many Christians are walking around with their spiritual gifts "still in the box." This sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, motivates us to identify and start using the grace-empowered abilities the Holy Spirit has placed inside you for the common good and to build up the church. It's time to "open the gift," get off the sidelines, and become dangerous for the Kingdom.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Ephesians 4:7-81 Corinthians 12:1-11Romans 12:3-8

The book of Acts didn't end in the first century... it continues with you. Believers become devoted disciples by embracing the apostles teaching, fellowship, and prayer. This sermon is a call to action based on the core truth that Jesus changes everything.Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 1:8Acts 2:42-47Acts 2Acts 4Acts 4:23-24Acts 4:31John 20:21Acts 2:46Hebrews 10:24-251 Thessalonians 5:17Acts 11:26Matthew 28Colossians 1:28-29Philippians 2:3-5Ephesians 6:4Colossians 3:23John 13:342 Corinthians 9:7Ephesians 3:20-21Isaiah 6:8

Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 1:8Acts 27Mark 4:16-17

This teaching from Acts 24-26 reveals how God empowers His people to influence the world by sharing His greatness and fixing their hope on Him. Through Paul's journey, we learn to lead with integrity, communicate respectfully, build common ground, and share our personal testimony of Jesus's transformative power to create a ripple effect of faith.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 24Acts 25Acts 26Acts 26:19-22Acts 26:24-31

We dive into Paul's journey as he courageously walks into opposition, demonstrating that obedience is a conviction, not a convenience. We'll learn how to live in obedience amidst challenges and discover the profound truth that courage comes when we do what God wants. This message will challenge you to always choose the path of obedience and trust that God is still writing your story, even when it costs your comfort or reputation.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

Thanks for listening! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

This message from Austin Abney explores the journey of discipleship through the lens of Acts 18 and Ephesians 4. It highlights how disciples live on mission by persevering through challenges and investing in others.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 18Ephesians 4:11-13

In this message, we explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus living at the crossroads of faith and culture. Drawing insights from Acts 17, we learn how to engage the world around us with the truth of the Gospel—not by retreating or raging, but with courage, clarity, and discernment. We talk about how to be grounded in Scripture, stand boldly against opposition, and compassionately confront the idols of our modern world. This message challenges us to examine our own beliefs and actions, ensuring that we are discipling culture rather than being discipled by it.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Hebrews 4:12-13Acts 17

Ever feel like God slammed a door in your face? This sermon explores Acts 16, revealing how God's "no" isn't rejection, but redirection for a greater purpose. Closed doors can lead to opened hearts, breaking chains of bondage, and turning your suffering into a powerful sermon. It is better to trust God's plan over our own, embrace immediate obedience, and find unshakable joy even in the midst of trials.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 16:6-33

We explore Acts 15 and the critical question faced by the early church: Is salvation found in Jesus plus the Law, or in Jesus alone? The Jerusalem Council definitively answered this debate, proclaiming "Jesus + nothing = everything." This sermon unpacks the powerful truth of grace, addresses the dangers of legalism, and highlights how love and unity empower the Church's mission.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 15Acts 10Ephesians 2:8-9Acts 12:2John 7:51 Corinthians 15:7Galatians 2:9Amos 9:11-121 Corinthians 8:1-13Romans 14:13-171 Corinthians 6:19-20Leviticus 17:10-13

In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas confront opposition and idolatry with courage and the message of Jesus Christ. This sermon explores how early Christians were convinced of Jesus' truth and boldly proclaimed it, even when it led to division. We'll examine how miracles validated the message, but salvation was the true miracle, and how modern-day idols can leave us feeling empty. Discover why boldness in sharing the Gospel isn't optional, how hardship is a necessary part of discipleship, and how God is the one who truly opens doors of faith and makes disciples. Learn to measure success by faithfulness, not applause, and be encouraged to focus on making disciples who will carry the Gospel to the next generation.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture: Acts 14:1-27 2 Timothy 2:2 Colossians 1:28-29

"Saved People are Sent People." This sermon from Acts 13 explores how the early church proactively spread the Gospel and challenges us to embrace our identity as ambassadors of Christ. Discover why prayer is the engine for God's mission, how God's heart is for all nations, and why Christ-followers who don't "go" grow slow. Learn how to live a sent life—sharing the Gospel wherever you are and supporting the global mission.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 13Luke 10:2Genesis 12:3John 9:4Ezekiel 22:30Acts 4:31Matthew 6:33

In a world that often feels under attack, Acts 12 reveals a cosmic battle still raging today. When persecution strikes, the Church doesn't panic—it prays, persists, and prevails, because Jesus has already won the war! Discover how God delivers, even when evil seems unstoppable, and learn to pray with expectation as we stand on the victory Christ secured.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 12:1–25Acts 5Luke 22:44Ephesians 6:12John 16:33

This sermon dives into the dramatic conversion of Saul, later known as Paul. It challenges the cultural lie that passion equals truth, highlighting how Saul was zealous but profoundly wrong in persecuting Christians. The message emphasizes that Jesus doesn't just tweak lives but takes over, blinding Saul to give him true vision. Donnie believers to move from waiting to witnessing, asserting that once awakened by grace, everyone has a God-given assignment to share the Gospel, just as Saul was used mightily despite his past.Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Recap of Acts 1-8Acts 9:1-22Matthew 5:21-22

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Isaiah 53Matthew 9:36Genesis 3:171 Peter 2:24Matthew 26:62–63Luke 22:37Hebrews 12:2Key Phrases:Jesus is worth trusting above all thingsJesus conquered through compassionJesus carried our curseJesus suffered in silenceJesus fulfilled the prophecyJesus entered into eternityTrust Jesus

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:2 Corinthians 5:14-15 2 Corinthians 7:8–101 John 1:9

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Matthew 16:13-17John 1:21-34John 14:6-7

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 8:26-38Isaiah 53Acts 2:38Matthew 28:19-20Romans 3:23-24Romans 6:3-4Galatians 3:271 Peter 3:21

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 1:8Acts 8:1-13Romans 8:28Matthew 7:22-232 Corinthians 4:17Galatians 6:71 Peter 2:9-10

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Proverbs 4:7Acts 5:29-6:7

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Proverbs 4:7Acts 5:29-6:7

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 4:36 - 5:11Ephesians 6:12-13John 10:10Psalm 51:10

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 2:41-47Philippians 2:1-41 John 3:17-18

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:Acts 1:21-26Acts 2:1-36John 7:38

For 30 years, the world was flipped upside down. The Gospel spread through the Roman Empire like wildfire. What started with a handful of men and women in Jerusalem—fearful, outnumbered, and under pressure—became an unstoppable force that no king, no persecution, and no cultural opposition could contain.This was the beginning of the Church. And it wasn’t built on comfort, convenience, or compromise. It was built on bold faith, unshakable conviction, and the power of the Holy Spirit. These believers didn’t sit on the sidelines. They didn’t wait for someone else to step up. They risked everything to proclaim one message: Jesus is Lord. And they changed the world.This series walks through the book of Acts, not just as history but as marching orders for today. The same Holy Spirit that filled Peter at Pentecost, sent Paul to the nations, and empowered the early Church to stand firm is the same Spirit working in us right now.So here’s the question: What are you doing to change the world with your faith?Acts isn’t just a record of what God did—it’s a blueprint for what He’s still doing. The Church was never meant to be safe, silent, or stagnant. It was meant to advance. To preach. To make disciples. To push back darkness.And that means you. Your faith. Your life. Your mission. Are you in?Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurchScripture:In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” ' Acts 1:4-5'Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”(Acts 1:9-11)

Thanks for watching! Devoted City is one church in two locations: Raleigh, NC and Cary, NC. We are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit https://devotedcity.com/!Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedcity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedcitychurch

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Thanks for listening! At Devoted City, we are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit www.devotedcity.com!Scripture:On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii[e] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:25-37)Chapters:0:00-0:33 - Introduction0:33-4:48 - A Story from Kenya4:48-7:26 - ACTIONABLE Love7:26-11:12 - The Good Samaritan11:12-13:05 - When Your Head Gets Ahead of Your Heart13:05-16:19 - Why Samaritan?16:19-20:11 - Compassion Embraces Every Opportunity20:11-21:18 - Who is Your Neighbor?21:18-23:30 - How To Show Compassion23:30-26:16 - Make Compassion Your Passion26:16-29:09 - God Honors Your Compassion29:09-30:04 - Are you Marked by Compassion?30:04-31:43 - Prayer + Watch More

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Thanks for watching! At Devoted City, we are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit www.devotedcity.com! To find out more or to join a trip to Western NC, visit www.devotedcity.com/relief.Scripture:"Jesus told his disciples: 'There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. So he called him in and asked him, "What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer." The manager said to himself, "What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I’m not strong enough to dig, and I’m ashamed to beg—I know what I’ll do so that, when I lose my job here, people will welcome me into their houses." So he called in each one of his master’s debtors. He asked the first, "How much do you owe my master?" “Nine hundred gallons of olive oil," he replied. The manager told him, "Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it four hundred and fifty." Then he asked the second, "And how much do you owe?" “A thousand bushels of wheat," he replied. He told him, "Take your bill and make it eight hundred.’' The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.'"(Luke 16:1-13)“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”(Hebrews 4:13) "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us."(Romans 12:6, NIV)"What do you have that you did not receive?"(1 Corinthians 4:7, NIV)"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."(Matthew 6:21, NIV)

Thanks for listening! At Devoted City, we are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit www.devotedcity.com!Scripture:Jesus Feeds the 5000 - Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14"When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.’ Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.' ’We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,’ they answered. ’Bring them here to me,’ he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over."(Matthew 14:13-20)

Thanks for watching! At Devoted City, we are all about helping people find, trust, and follow Jesus. We are devoted to Christ, His Church, and its mission and we would love for you to be a part. To find out more, visit www.devotedcity.com!Scripture:"As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.’”(John 9:1-3)"You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.”(Exodus 20:5)"After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. ‘Go,’ he told him, ‘wash in the Pool of Siloam’ (this word means ‘Sent’). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing."(John 9:6-7)"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."(Romans 5:8)"His neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging asked, ‘Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg?’ Some claimed that he was. Others said, ‘No, he only looks like him.’ But he himself insisted, ‘I am the man.’”(John 9:8-9)"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"(2 Corinthians 6:14)"Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath. Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. ‘He put mud on my eyes, and I washed, and now I see,’ the man replied. Some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.’"(John 9:14-16)"They still did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they sent for the man’s parents. ‘Is this your son?’ they asked. ‘Is this the one you say was born blind? How is it that now he can see?’ ‘We know he is our son,’ the parents answered, ‘and we know he was born blind. But how he can see now, or who opened his eyes, we don’t know. Ask him. He is of age; he will speak for himself.’ His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who had already decided that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. That was why his parents said, ‘He is of age; ask him.’ A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. ‘Give glory to God by telling the truth,’ they said. ‘We know this man is a sinner.’ He replied, ‘Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!’”(John 9:18-25)"To this they replied, ‘You were steeped in sin at birth; how dare you lecture us!’ And they threw him out."(John 9:34) "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also."(John 15:18-20)"Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, ‘Do you believe in the Son of Man?’‘Who is he, sir?’ the man asked. ‘Tell me so that I may believe in him.’Jesus said, ‘You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.’ Then the man said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ and he worshiped him.”(John 9:35-38)