Sermons on couching:

"Why Celebrate Christmas?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 24, 2003

It is always interesting to note those who did come and those who did not come to that first Christmas celebration. Why did they not come? And why did others come to celebrate the birth of the Christ child? The reasons are the same today.

Text: (Luke 2:15 KJV) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Leaving Behind

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Jan 17, 2006

Are you leaving behind peace or strife?

WHAT ARE YOU LEAVING BEHIND? Psalm 23 1   The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2   He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3   He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4   Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Virtue Of Kindeness (6 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Apr 1, 2003

Kindness is not an attitude or emotion. We do no think of people as being kind simply because they do not hurt anybody. We regard people as being kind if they go out of their way, with no public recognition, to perform deeds of kindness.

The Virtue of Kindness Part 6 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23; Micah 6:8 Jeff Armbrester Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one year and the lines ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009

Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Committed And Dedicated To Your Calling

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 18, 2018

Have full faith in the Lord and committee HIS leading

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO YOUR CALLING Acts 5:12-16 King James Version (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Benediction"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jun 14, 2015

This benediction (composed from various songs, scriptures and traditions) encourages believers to bless God and asks God's blessings upon them. This is shared in honor of my birth church - The New Metropolitan Baptist Church - where it was composed.

The Benediction Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! - Why? Because: God and God alone created everything we call our own; From the mighty to the small, the glory of them all, is God’s and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning Against Complacency

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2019

Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria.

A WARNING AGAINST COMPLACENCY. Amos 6:1-7. Amos was a farmer from Tekoa, to the south of Jerusalem (Amos 1:1). The LORD called Amos to ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel’ (Amos 7:15). The prophet’s ministry was thereafter directed mainly to the ten tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2025

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; that they may know His covenant (Psalm 25:14).

THE SECRET OF THE LORD. Psalm 25:14-22. “The secret of the LORD” (PSALM 25:14a). This speaks of the friendship, the intimate fellowship that the believer has with the LORD. It is as if we were seated upon our couch ‘in heavenly places in Christ Jesus’ (cf. Ephesians 2:6), listening to Him tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 22, 2004

People are hungry today for knowledge about end times, and this sermon will help you understand it better.

Pastor Bruce Ball CrossWinds Bible Church ‘16) All Scripture is given by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. 17) Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Get Right - Or Get Left

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2006

A sermon about the necessity of being properly prepared for the End Times, no matter when they might occur.

GET RIGHT – OR GET LEFT Pastor Bruce Ball As Christians, we are not supposed to know when the end will occur. However, we are supposed to be aware of the season and of the signs. Today, I want to paint a quick picture of what the Bible tells us of the ending, and then see if there is anything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

Witnessing To Your World

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Series looking at our role in witnessing.

Witnessing to your World Gladstone Baptist Church – 17/4/05 One of my favourite subjects at school was physics. I know that most of you are just groaning inwardly now because you can’t think of anything worse. And I know that all the theory and the equations and the mathematics was pretty bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FIRST IN A FOUR PART SERIES: We can put a lot of time into thinking about how we want to furnish our homes; and don’t forget about the garage! We need to consider how we furnish our hearts! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and speaks about how we can have our hearts

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SERIES “Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E. <Home furnishings (use my little girl’s doll house)> -kitchen sink set and the fridge -bedroom suite -Living room suite -dining room suite -play ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

At The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Are You In Fit Condition Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Spiritual Fitness

Are You in Fit Condition? - 1 Timothy 4 - 10/26/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. We saw that this is a letter from the Apostle Paul to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 6—perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2018

This Psalm was written by David but we are not told when he wrote it. It could have been composed during the period of Absalom’s rebellion when David was old, sick, and unable to handle all the complex responsibilities of the kingdom.

Sunday, February 2, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 6—Perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to "sheminith." A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist