Devoted City Church Podcast

This week Donnie delves into the conflict between worldly teachings and Biblical principles on eternal life and altruism. He unpacks the significance of genuinely loving and serving others, exemplified by the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. His message urges listeners to prioritize compassionate action over apathy and self-interest, engaging in community service and ministries to a...

This week Donnie explores the significance of baptism in the New Testament. Donnie emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus as Lord for those who have not obeyed Him, encouraging involvement in their church community. He urges those who follow Jesus but haven't been baptized to take that step of faith and commitment. The sermon concludes with an invitation for anyone considering baptism, e...

Today we explore following Jesus and the temptation to compromise in our lives. Following Jesus requires recognizing the battle between good and evil in the world. We encourage you to reflect on what is hindering your surrender, practicing self-denial, and taking steps towards complete submission to Jesus. Watch the full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9Q6Y0pUvEt0OaP2EMn5uON...

We are wrapping up our series "Bible 101" by answering questions our church submitted. While we couldn't get to all the questions, we hit 3 big questions that we saw over and over again. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9Q6aKjbQSqp5nE0S6ZavjMHNG To find out more about Devoted City, visit devotedcity.com

This week, Donnie gives a sermon about trusting the Bible as the inspired word of God. He discusses the credibility of the Bible through the belief statement of the church, the accuracy of biblical manuscripts and translations, and the normalcy of doubt. Donnie recommends using accurate and reliable translations and encourages believers to study the Bible together with love, respect, and patience....

This week Lead Pastor Donnie Williams delivered a sermon titled "How We Got the Bible" as part of the "Bible 101" series. He stressed the significance of engaging with the Bible, using discernment when interpreting its teachings and understanding its origins. Donnie highlighted the need for a biblical worldview and the Bible as the final authority. He addressed questions about...

We kicked off our new series "Bible 101" with guest speaker Tina Wilson. In this message Tina dives into the importance of personally reading your Bible. Get her book: https://amzn.to/47WLShP Watch the rest of the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9Q6aKjbQSqp5nE0S6ZavjMHNG To find out more about Devoted City, visit devotedcity.com

The sermon explores the difficulty of waiting and emphasizes the need to find peace in obedience to God rather than the desired outcome. Through personal stories and the biblical example of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the sermon highlights the positive aspects of waiting, such as patience, dependence, and trust. The main takeaway is that trusting in God's timing and finding joy in obedience can b...

This week we explore the topic of disappointment and finding peace. Lead Pastor Donnie Williams acknowledges the stress and disappointment that can arise during this time of year, especially when our expectations are not met. Using the story of Joseph and Mary Donnie illustrates how disappointment is a part of life. This message encourages listeners to make wise choices to avoid unnecessary disapp...

This week, Lead Pastor Donnie Williams explores the concept of finding true peace within ourselves through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Donnie highlights Isaiah 9:6 and explains how Jesus brings guidance, strength, and love as the Prince of Peace. The sermon emphasizes the importance of living under the authority of Jesus and surrendering all aspects of our lives to Him. It also addresses the...

In this sermon, North Raleigh Campus Pastor Dom Jenkins discusses the importance of forgiveness in finding true and lasting peace. He focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible and how he chose to forgive his brothers who had betrayed him. Forgiveness is not easy, but it frees us from holding onto grudges and allows us to move forward. Overall, this sermon highlights the role forgiveness plays...

You've probably heard that Jesus mentions being lukewarm, but do you remember what he really says? And why is lukewarm so bad? This week we explore Jesus' letter to the Church in Laodicea where he warns us about the danger of being lukewarm. This teaching is part of a larger series titled "The Jesus I Never Knew" you can watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlis...

How important is encouragement? Spoiler: It's very important. In the letter to the church in Philadelphia, Jesus hits them square between the eyes with encouragement. Listen and see just how important encouragement is in your daily life. This teaching is part of a larger series titled "The Jesus I Never Knew" you can watch the entire series below. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...

Why are you a Christian? It is because that's what your parents believed? Is it because your friends all believe? Is it because you had a mountaintop experience at a summer camp once? Watch as Lead Pastor Donnie Williams dives into Revelation to uncover what Jesus had to say to the Church at Sardis on this very topic. This teaching is part of a larger teaching series titled "The Jesus I N...

This week we hear a special message from our Care and Discipleship Pastor Rob Perry all about repentance and what true Biblical repentance looks like. To find out more about Devoted City, visit devotedcity.com

What does our faith say about tolerance? Are we called to tolerate others? Listen as Lead Pastor Donnie Williams dives into Revelation to uncover how tolerance and the Christian faith play a part of your daily life. This teaching is part of a larger series titled "The Jesus I Never Knew" you can watch the entire series below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9Q6bAy1rsZ2IObZ...

As Christians is it okay to compromise? How does this fit in with our beliefs and what Jesus says? This week Lead Pastor Donnie Williams dives into Revelation 2 and answers how compromise and our faith in God tie together. This teaching is part of a larger teaching series titled "The Jesus I Never Knew" you can watch all the messages here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9...

Your perspective makes a difference. It can shape the way you view your family, your circumstances, and even how you view God. This week Lead Pastor Donnie Williams dives into the power of perspective while teaching through Revelation. This teaching is part of a larger series titled "The Jesus I Never Knew" you can watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7...

As we kick off our series titled "The Jesus I Never Knew" where we study through Revelation we are met with the reality that there are some things that Jesus Hates. Listen as Lead Pastor Donnie Williams unpacks this reality and how it applies to our daily lives. You can watch the entire series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9Q6bAy1rsZ2IObZoQFiE176FK To find out more...

Here at Devoted City Church, we have four core values. Jesus First, Connected Community, Mission Driven, and City Serving. These four values help us to complete our mission of helping people Find, Trust, and Follow Jesus. We have a vision for a church that is devoted to Christ, His church, and its mission in our city. In this message, our North Raleigh Campus Pastor, Dom Jenkins, teaches on our Ci...

Here at Devoted City Church, we have four core values. Jesus First, Connected Community, Mission Driven, and City Serving. These four values help us to complete our mission of helping people Find, Trust, and Follow Jesus. We have a vision for a church that is devoted to Christ, His church, and its mission in our city. In this message, our Lead Pastor, Donnie Williams, preaches on our Mission Drive...

Here at Devoted City Church, we have four core values. Jesus First, Connected Community, Mission Minded, and City Serving. These four values help us to complete our mission of helping people Find, Trust, and Follow Jesus. We have a vision for a church that is devoted to Christ, His church, and its mission in our city. In this message, our Lead Pastor, Donnie Williams, preaches on our Connected Com...

Here at Devoted City Church, we have four core values. Jesus First, Connected Community, Mission Minded, and City Serving. These four values help us to complete our mission of helping people Find, Trust, and Follow Jesus. We have a vision for a church that is devoted to Christ, His church, and its mission in our city. In this message, our North Raleigh Campus Pastor teaches on our first core value...

Today we have officially become Devoted City Church! Our lead pastor, Donnie Williams, has a special message for us vision casting our new name. Thanks for watching! To find out more about Devoted City, visit www. DevotedCity.com

This is the final installment in our sermon series through the book of James entitled How Faith Works. Our lead pastor, Donnie Williams, addresses a a difficult question and talks about the prayer of faith. This teaching is part of a larger series titled "How Faith Works" you can watch the entire series here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSHn7qk9Q6Z1Yjgzn6Pl_SIbkMxepFOA⁠ To f...