Devoted City Church Podcast

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 fin...

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 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, a...

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/...

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 ch...

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...

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/d...

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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. Than...

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 bo...

"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 G...

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 on...

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 th...

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/d...

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/d...

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/d...

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 compromi...

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 compromi...

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 compromi...

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 compromi...

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 compromi...

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 compromi...