Sermons on couching:

"Like David, Am I Also One Urge Away From Disaster?"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014

This text reminds us that we should not gamble with God’s grace, for we may only be one urge away from disaster.

In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Just Say The Word

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2018

Jesus is the Word of God, a truly spiritual force that sustains us in time of unforgiveable sins.

JUST SAY THE WORD By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 29, 2018) “Whether neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” (St. Luke 7:7, King James Version [Christ speaketh of John]) Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Who Can You Trust? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to talk about a powerful topic that touches all of us - friendship. As C.S. Lewis once said, “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art...It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” Let's turn our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Topics: Right Friends

Dad's Or Dud's

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003

We have this choice, we can be DAD’s or we can be DUD’s the next generation is depending on us.

DAD’S OR DUD’S Anyone can be a Father; it takes someone special to be a Dad There are 3 components to being a DAD The First Component is Dedication 1. Duet 6: 1-9 2. Prov 3:1-12 The second component is Active Ps. 103:7-16 1. No Absenteeism Parenting 2. No Couch potato “Daddying” 3. ACOA ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mother-Heart Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

No greater compliment can be paid to motherhood than God comparing His great love for us with the tender, compassionate love of a godly mother toward her children.

THE MOTHER-HEART OF GOD "For thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river. and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed. On her sides shall you be carried, and dandled on her knees, as one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13, Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Be Blessed!

Contributed by Richard Roberts on May 25, 2005

Don’t wait for the Blessing Prepare for it!!

TEXT Deuteronomy 28 3. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field . 4. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. 5. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalms 23 - Keepng Life In Proper Focus

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Psalms 23 is excellent Psalm to keep the setbacks and uncertainties of life in proper focus.

Psalms 23 Text: Ps. 23 A. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Verse 1 1. My Shepherd- Read John 10:11-14 2. Not Want- Literally, 2637 çÈñÅø [chacer /khaw•sare/] v. I shall not lack, decrease abate B. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, Verse 2 1. To lie ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Something Is Going On In The Shadows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2007

God spoke of the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost at work in the life of Mary to bring about the birth of the Son of God. Get in the shadows of God and see what great thing could happen.

Somethings going on in the Shadows Luke 1:34,35 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 29, 2016

When the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Bible and to have faith in Jesus, we have a peace that nothing can take from us. In the light of the Holy Spirit we can grow in our understanding of Jesus’ teachings and love for us.

Good morning, boys and girls. What am I holding? A flashlight is an important tool to have around. When could you use a flashlight? At home when the lights go out. Maybe when you are trying to read something and there just isn’t enough light. A flashlight is helpful if you are looking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Luxury And Laziness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

There is the very real possibility that religious people are trusting in their religion, rather than in the true and living God.

LUXURY AND LAZINESS. Amos 6:1a, Amos 6:4-7. 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, Amos 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Hears Us At Our Breaking Point Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT

BIG IDEA: GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT I. (:1-3) WE STRUGGLE WITH HOW GOD CAN WAIT SO LONG TO DELIVER US A. The Nature of the suffering -- Discipline but not Wrath "O Lord, do not rebuke me in Thine anger, Nor chasten me in Thy wrath" B. The Intensity of the suffering -- I can’t take much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Don't Need Revival We Just Need To Believe

Contributed by James Stone, Sr on Feb 8, 2004

Christians today have lost their faith in the ability of God and in the Man of God

Ephesians 4:10-13 I. We as the body of Christ need to realize that we have power and Authority and need to Use it. 1. “These signs shall follow them” 2. Hebrews 1:1 - “Now Faith is the Substance of Things Hoped for, The Evidence of Things Not Seen” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Ephesians 4:10-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Stand Fast And Hold On.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2022

Let no man deceive you.

STAND FAST AND HOLD ON. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s The Big Deal With Cursing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 18, 2021

An overview of some of the ways we curse and what the core reason is for doing that.

WHAT'S THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM WITH CURSING? 1. WHEN CURSE WORDS ARE PEPPERED THROUGHOUT OUR WORDS: a. You’re not convincing with your intelligence or genuineness, so you’re trying to convince with shock value. - Ephesians 4:29. - Often in using curse words you’re acknowledging that you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:19-20, Matthew 6:9, Exodus 20:7, Matthew 5:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist