Sermons on Doomed Couch Potato:

The Highest Compliment Ever Given

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 20, 2008

An acrostic message on God’s six points of GRACE: Grafted into the Vine, Restored my soul, Adopted into his family, Cleansed of my sin, and Elected unto everlasting life.

Title: “The Greatest Compliment Ever Given” Introduction: What is the greatest compliment that you have ever received? John said of Christ that he full of “Grace and Truth.” John 1:14. Today’s message is a message on grace. Our primary text is 2 Samuel 9:1-11 And David said, Is there yet any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Church Starts At Home Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jan 28, 2014

We must focus on reaching and equipping families to pray together for the church, to worship together, to serve together and to fall deeper in love with the church that Christ gave

Introduction: I heard about a pastor who asked a group of children in a Sunday School class the question, "Why do you love God?" He received a variety of answers such as God first loved us and Jesus died for us, but the one that he liked best was, "I guess it just runs in our family." Does loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

Paul was not giving 21st Century Pastors a liturgy for administering Communion. He was admonishing people who eat together in the name of Jesus to eat with the right Spirit - a spirit of unity.

Waiting Scripture: 1 Cor. 11:17-34 We were hungry. We had put in a long day at school. We had played hard outside after school. We were called inside by Mom or the porch light going on indicating it was time to come in. We had cleaned up for supper, which in itself was a daunting task, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come Apart – So You Don’t Come Apart

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

American’s way of living tends to be at a breakneck pace, in the fast lane!

Text) Mark 6:30-32 The word “weary” means to “feel fatigue.” It is the natural result of labor and toil that reduces strength. We tend to be members of the “fraternity of the fatigued.” It is said the we are all in the “rat race” of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 15, 2011

Jesus was Jewish. He celebrated the Passover every year he lived on this earth. He is also clearly pictured in all the symbols of Passover and in the message of Passover itself.

The Lamb of God Exodus 12:1-6, 15 (First in the series, That’s My King!) Show the video "That's My King" S. M. Lockeridge spoke these words At Detroit in 1976. They are priceless, and will ring true until the Lord comes again. We are approaching a very special time of the year. The Jews ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Soul Searcher

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit and His attributes

“The Soul Searcher” John 16:5-16 Who is this one that Jesus said that He would send in His name? What is He called in the Bible? We commonly refer to Him as the Holy Spirit but He has many other names. He is “another comforter,” the Spirit of “Truth,” the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakeable In The Pursuit Of Your Destiny And Purpose

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 15, 2015

You can pursue your purpose without being shaken by trials and tribulations of life. Learn tools to help you in your journey of reaching your God given destiny!

You are here for a purpose, a reason, and will operate in your season. I don’t care if you were the product of wedlock or adopted or however you got here – since you are here you are not here just too waste space on the earth. You were not meant to go aimlessly in life trying to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 3, 2021

Everyone in life needs a staple food as a source of survival.

Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, otherwise now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, once remarked: “In each of our lives, Jesus comes as the Bread of Life - to be eaten, to be consumed by us. This is how He loves us. Then Jesus comes in our human life as the hungry one, the other, hoping to be fed with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:27, Matthew 5:6

"How Can We Suceed "

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2017

The sermon touches on how our success as believers can exceed that of the Pharisees.

Matthew 5:13-20 How can we exceed? 1. What did a Pharisee look like? When it comes to righteousness, the Pharisees are tough to beat and we are to exceed them, do better, be better. • The Pharisees of Jesus s day appeared to be the elite-ed-ness of what it is to be righteous, Godly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Gluttony

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 16, 2020

Gluttony is renowned by some Christian denominations as one of the seven deadly sins

Matthew Scully, the American author, journalist and speech-writer once remarked: "If we are defined by reason and morality, then reason and morality must define our choices, even when animals are concerned. When people say, for example, that they like their veal or hot dogs too much to ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19, Matthew 11:19, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Mary's Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020

When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Consequences

Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 2, 2025

Actions have consequences. Yes, consequences. Painful consequences. King David helps us understand our actions and their cost.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-17, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Devoted To Communion Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon is the third part of the 'Devoted' series, focusing on the importance of communion in remembering Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and fostering forgiveness and love among believers.

Welcome back church! Glad to have you here today as we tackle week 3 of our Devoted series. Our guiding text for the series has been Acts 2:42 where we learn that the early church was devoted to four specific practices of faith: Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread (Communion), Prayer. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 12:8

Topics: Communion, Devotion, Unfailing Love

Sermon Series: Devoted

Lessons From Hell

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 25, 2025

The "Rich Man" has gone to Hell. While there, he is in conversation with Abraham about being in torment. This conversation teaches us three important lessons about being ready for eternity.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING, WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TAKE SIDES! WE CAN SOMETIMES FIND HUMOR IN SUCH ENDEAVORS LIKE DEBATING WHETHER IT IS PRONOUNCED “POTATOE” OR “PATATTA,” “CARRIBIAN” OR “CARRA-BEAN” OR EVEN “NEVADA” OR “NUH-VADA.” WE ALWAYS DESIRE TO BE RIGHT. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Joshua 24:14-15, Colossians 3:2-5, 2 Peter 3:9, Mark 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006

4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church