Devoted City Church Podcast

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: When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bod...

Looking both back and forward, our North Raleigh Campus Pastor Dom Jenkins talks about how 2024 was a year of faith for our church, as well as how 2025 can be the same. 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.devoted...

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: "Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a...

Our lead pastor, Donnie Williams delivers the next part of the Divine Exchange series about how Jesus would have us trade Indifference for Love. 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: Joh...

This week, Chase Gardner teaches from the story of Lazarus about how Jesus divinely exchanges chaos for peace. 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: John 11:1-6 John 11:14-15 Job 42:5 Jo...

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: Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who ha...

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: From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief...

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!

Followers of Christ are meant to live in contrast to a world that loves to retaliate. In this sermon, our lead pastor Donnie Williams teaches through a section of the book of Daniel. Daniel was able to live as a light in a culture that was trying to take him captive. God used Daniel's loving obedience to him as a vessel for transformation on a scale that only God has the power for. Ultimately, fol...

In this message, our lead pastor Donnie Williams teaches through a section in the book of Daniel. Daniel was living in a culture that was trying to hold him captive, but he did not compromise and held strongly to his convictions. God used Daniel's faithfulness to change the policies of an entire kingdom, and God can use us to do the same if we are obedient like Daniel was. Thanks for watching! At...

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!

God can transform even those who seem far from Him, like King Nebuchadnezzar. This sermon highlights Daniel's compassion and courage in speaking truth to the king, demonstrating the importance of having a personal connection and being willing to confront difficult truths out of love. Everyone has a role in sharing the gospel while trusting God to work in the hearts of others. Christians have to hu...

"I believe that he can, I pray that he will, but I will trust him even if he doesn't." This message highlights the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as an illustration of standing firm in faith amidst adversity. Faith is not about the desired outcome but about obedience to God's commands, even when there are severe consequences. Christians must choose to follow Christ and resist the idols o...

This message emphasizes the importance of living in spiritual freedom amidst a challenging culture. While facing impossible situations, believers should engage with the challenges, be bold in prayer, and trust in God's power to intervene. Nothing is impossible for God and we can approach difficulties with faith and confidence. We can rely on God's unchanging character and we can have assurance tha...

Our lead pastor, Donnie Williams teaches through the internal struggle of self-control, emphasizing that our greatest enemy often lies within ourselves. He highlighted that personal autonomy, while appealing, is not biblical, as God created us to rely on Him and one another. The sermon used the story of Daniel to illustrate how true freedom comes from dependence on God, despite being surrounded by...

Our lead pastor, Donnie Williams discusses what freedom means in a culture that seeks to captivate our beliefs and values. This new sermon series through the book of Daniel teaches us that God's people can and should maintain their convictions despite societal pressures. This teaching traces the biblical backstory leading to Daniel, highlighting God's covenant with Abraham and how faith ca...

Our lead pastor Donnie Williams urges the importance of imparting biblical values to the youth. He highlights Proverbs as a guide for passing on wisdom and shaping lives. Discussing the challenges faced by Generation Z, Donnie emphasizes the need for Christians to counteract the world's influence and teach biblical values. He calls for all believers to invest in the next generation and lead by...

Our lead pastor, Donnie Williams, emphasizes the importance of having a proper perspective on money, highlighting its dangers and manageability. He encourages earning money with a mindset of serving God, recognizing the limited satisfaction it brings. Giving generously is crucial, showcasing trust in God's provision and support for His kingdom. Donnie encourages us to understand that money is...

Donnie discusses the power of trusting God over human wisdom. The sermon focuses on the influence of friendships in making positive or negative choices, urging listeners to surround themselves with wise companions. Donnie emphasizes the impact of peer influence on decision-making and the importance of choosing friends who share a biblical worldview. He addresses challenges hindering meaningful rel...

This week we had guest speaker Crockett Davidson. He spoke about the metaphor of sitting in different "chairs" to symbolize varying levels of commitment and faith in God. He urges listeners to reflect on their spiritual stance and invites repentance and a return to a stronger relationship with God, emphasizing the significance of scripture and a transformative faith journey. To find out...

Austin Abney emphasizes the importance of knowing where you are to understand where you're going. Through biblical wisdom and personal anecdotes, he highlights the deceitfulness of the heart, fallen humanity, and the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice. The sermon concludes with an invitation to acknowledge the need for a Savior, recognize complacency in faith, and respond in worship to t...

This week Dom discusses how criticism, discouragement, slander, and rage can bring death, while condemnation, encouragement, wisdom, and patience can bring life. The sermon encourages the us to speak truthfully, lovingly, and graciously, drawing on Biblical wisdom to guide their communication. Ultimately, the message calls for Christians to be mindful of the impact of their words and to use them t...

This week our Cary Campus Pastor Neal Alligood spoke on the value of wisdom over material wealth and the blessings it brings. He uses personal anecdotes and biblical references to illustrate the benefits of seeking wisdom. By choosing godly wisdom, individuals can find peace, purpose, and contentment in their lives. Pastor Neal encourages seeking wisdom through prayer, studying God's word, and...

This week we launched a new sermon series named "Words of Wisdom". This series explores the concept of time and how worldly wisdom can lead to chaos when based on human feelings rather than God's Word. Donnie contrasts worldly wisdom, often flawed, with godly wisdom rooted in a reverent fear of God and alignment with His Word. Using the book of Proverbs as a guide, he encourages you...

Austin Abney explores the importance of discerning truth from falsehood in his sermon from The Real Thing series that studies the book of 1 John. The sermon focuses on five life-changing reminders from 1 John, including the assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer, victory over sin, knowing God's voice, and guarding against idolatry. Austin encourages the church to live authentically, g...