Sermons on Doomed Couch Potato:

Our Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 27, 2020

The heart of OUR WAY as Christians is marked by the way we treat one another and our enemies. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Our Way Romans 12: 9 – 21 Intro: I want to share a story I found that appeared in Reader’s Digest in Dec. 1981. Emily Gloria Wilson was the housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. On a particularly difficult day, Galbraith asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while he took a nap. A short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sleeping Church Members

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016

Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here.

SLEEPING CHURCH MEMBERS Amos 6:1 Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here. Zion was the center of religion—God's temple was there, and Samaria was the metropolis of a powerful kingdom. "Woe to them that are at ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Falls Again--For Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022

Lord, You feel abandoned. Yet You are committed to Your path, to Your Father’s will. You can’t do it but You must do it. And all of us are the beneficiaries.

Jesus Falls Once Again (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:15, Psalm 37:23-24, Matthew 27:31

Denomination: Catholic

Signs God Does Not Want You To Be With Someone Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical signs that may indicate God does not want you to be with someone.

As Christians, we seek God's guidance in all aspects of life, including relationships. However, determining whether God wants us to be with someone can be challenging. In this sermon, we'll explore biblical signs that may indicate God does not want you to be with someone. Unequal Yoking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, 1 John 2:3-6

The Angelic Message

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 16, 2023

The angel that appeared to the shepherd told them exactly what they would see in "The City of David"

The Angelic Message Luke 2:8-11 Intro. Our text is verse 11 This has to be one of the most significant and powerful statements in all of the Bible. The angel appears and tells them The Glory of God appears Fear not (they were very (sore) afraid) The I bring good news of great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Path Through The Sea.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2023

The focus of the passage before us is the mighty victory that the LORD wrought against Israel’s pursuers.

A PATH THROUGH THE SEA. Exodus 14:19-31. EXODUS 14:19a. The “Angel of God” removed Himself from ‘going before’ the people and “went behind them.” We see here, and in other places where the Angel is mentioned, that the Angel is a distinct divine personality, and yet is at one with the LORD. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Glory To The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 3, 2023

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year A

April 2, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 26:14-27:66 From Glory to the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ final week began in glory, but it ended with the cross. The week began on a triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Buy The Land

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 23, 2025

God tells Jeremiah to buy the land even though there is a war coming and they will be in exile.

Jeremiah 32:6–15 Buy The Land 1. The Lord God asks Jeremiah to buy is A Land Under Siege • Jerusalem is surrounded by Babylon. The city is on the brink of destruction. • Jeremiah is imprisoned for preaching God’s judgment. Jerusalem was currently under siege by Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian army (v. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 21, 2001

WAGES OF SIN BY CHARLES FINNEY

THE WAGES OF SIN. "The wages of sin is death." -- Romans 6:23. THE death here spoken of is that which is due as the penal sanction of God’s law. In presenting the subject of our text, I must -- I. Illustrate the nature of sin; II. Specify some of the attributes of the penal sanctions of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extreme Makoever: Pierced Tongue Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 15, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us how to T.A.M.E. the tongue.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: PIERCED TONGUE James 3:1-12 April 25, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” We have already learned that if Jesus were to do an extreme makeover of our lives he would give us big ears so that we could ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

A biblical view of how to handle sexual immorality in the church.

Sexual Immorality in the Church 1 Corinthians 5 I’ve wrestled with two different and opposing intuitions. I’m talking about when you see a friend making a big mistake that could really hurt them and others. Have you ever felt a nudging that you were supposed to say something? Then on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Want God? Read His Word!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2018

This is the beginning of a short series on Accessing God - this first sermon deals with Accessing God through His Holy Word

Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #1 - Want God ? Read the Word! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176/ Ephesians 2:17 - 22 (cf. v 18) INTRO: Have you ever been denied access? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Want God? Read His Word! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2018

This is the beginning of a short series on Accessing God - this first sermon deals with Accessing God through His Holy Word

Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #1 - Want God ? Read the Word! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176/ Ephesians 2:17 - 22 (cf. v 18) INTRO: Have you ever been denied access? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Leaving, Cleaving And Weaving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 25, 2017

We're called to leave so we can cleave and then weave our lives together so that God does not grieve.

Leaving, Cleaving and Weaving Mark 10:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2017 We all wear many hats. Here are three that I put on. • Pastor. As one of your pastors I have the joy of shepherding God’s sheep. Sometimes this involves ministering to people in pain and helping them through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Weather The "Winter" Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series leading up to Christmas. Sometimes we go through seasons of "Winter" or difficulty. John 15, the vine and branches, talks about our pruning and preparation.

WEATHER THE WINTER Times And Seasons Part 2 Last week we started a series called Times and Seasons, and we saw that Solomon said in Eccl 3:1-2, There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: One of the seasons he talks about, is… There's a time to sow and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational